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General James Smith 1792–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1792

Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 25 Dec 1854

Death Location: Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA

Father: David Smith

Mother: Bersheba Harrington

Spouse(s): Hannah Parker

Children(s): Minerva LH63-Q3M, James 9DB1-16T, Capt. Smith, Sam Smith, Barsheba Smith, Andrew Smith, Sarah Smith, Bert Smith, Francis Smith, Frances Smith, Joseph Smith, William Smith, Isaac Smith

General James Smith was born in 1792 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, the child of David Smith And Bersheba Harrington. In 1850, General James Smith resided in Rusk, Rusk, Texas, USA. General James Smith married Hannah Parker, and had children including Andrew Jackson Smith, Barsheba Harrington Smith, Bert H Smith, Capt Henry Madison Smith, Frances E Smith, Francis Marion Smith, Isaac Newton Smith, James Jasper Smith 9Db1 16T, Joseph P Smith, Minerva Ann Smith Lh63 Q3M, Sam Houston Smith, Sarah Elvina Smith, William Jasper Smith. General James Smith passed away in 1854 in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • General James Smith was born in 1792 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, the child of David Smith And Bersheba Harrington.
  • In 1850, General James Smith resided in Rusk, Rusk, Texas, USA.
  • General James Smith married Hannah Parker, and had children including Andrew Jackson Smith, Barsheba Harrington Smith, Bert H Smith, Capt Henry Madison Smith, Frances E Smith, Francis Marion Smith, Isaac Newton Smith, James Jasper Smith 9Db1 16T, Joseph P Smith, Minerva Ann Smith Lh63 Q3M, Sam Houston Smith, Sarah Elvina Smith, William Jasper Smith.
  • General James Smith passed away in 1854 in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Smith
1761–1806
Birth Location: Rockingham, Colony of Virginia
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Bersheba Harrington
1773–1841
Birth Location: Union, Union, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Parker
1795–1864
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
HP

Children(s)

Minerva LH63-Q3M
1829–1898
Birth Location: –
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James 9DB1-16T
1836–1907
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
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Capt. Smith
1817–1882
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
CS
Sam Smith
1836–1870
Birth Location: Rusk County, Texas, USA
SS
Barsheba Smith
1834–1904
Birth Location: Texas, United States
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Andrew Smith
1826–1899
Birth Location: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
AS
Sarah Smith
1818–1902
Birth Location: Spartnaburg, SC, South Carolina, USA
SS
Bert Smith
1837–1863
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
BS
Francis Smith
1833–1834
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
FS
Frances Smith
1823–1854
Birth Location: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
FS
Joseph Smith
1825–1860
Birth Location: Warren, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
JS
William Smith
1830–1894
Birth Location: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
WS
Isaac Smith
1828–1886
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
IS

General Smith's Ancestors

Self
General Smith
1792–1854
Birth Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Parents
David Smith
1761–1806
Rockingham, Colony of Virginia
Bersheba Harrington
1773–1841
Union, Union, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Henry Smith
1727–1792
Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
Catharine (Amelia "Amy") Hampton
1730–1808
Augusta, Virginia, United States
John Harrington
1753–1793
Frances Burt
1750–1823
Fayette, Union, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Smith
1698–1776
Margaret Schomhaeffer
1700–1774
Margaret Wade
1700–1780
Thomas Harrington
1741–1811
Rebecca Hill
1730–1823
Elias Burt
1705–1800
Rebecca Burt
1709–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Smith
1670–1692
Rebecca Prime
1670–1703
Hendrick Schoonhoven
1652–1715
Cornelia Swartwout
1667–1714
Mary Smith
1662–1745
Thomas Harrington
1717–1771
Hannah Haynie
1717–1741
Tabitha Green
1690–1765
John Burt
1675–
Elizabeth Moody
1665–1744
Nathaniel Burt
–1749
Mary Ferrey
1671–1753

General Smith's Descendants

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General (James) Smith (10 Sep 1792–25 Dec 1854) m. Hannah Parker (Sep 1795–8 Aug 1864)
  1. 1. Minerva (Ann Smith) LH63-Q3M 1829–1898
  2. 2. James (Jasper Smith) 9DB1-16T 1836–1907
  3. 3. Capt. (Henry Madison) Smith 1817–1882 m. Sarah (Susannah) Hall 1821–1885
    1. 1. Green (Lafayette) Smith 1841–1886 m. Eliza (Mariah) Karnes 1840–1915
      1. 1. Josephine Smith 1867–1934 m. William Eaton 1856–1886 m. William (Alexander) Dulin 1866–1955
        1. 1. Wilburn (Lafayette) Eaton 1884–1968 m. Ollie (Katherine) Hart 1885–1946
        2. 2. Guy (Allen) Dulin 1891–1969 m. Ada (Lee) Carey 1896–1990
        3. 3. William (Bedford) Dulin 1905–1977 m. Estella (Mae) Bassham 1908–1995
        4. 4. Edgar Dulin 1909–1990 m. Ethel (Viola) Walker 1910–1995
        5. 5. Emery Dulin 1897–1985 m. James (Petty) Nunn 1897–1967
        6. 6. Joseph Dulin 1893–1962 m. Margaret (Ruth) Clements 1900–1977
      2. 2. Henry (Madison) Smith 1875–1911 m. Ara (Bell) Mathews 1873–1956
        1. 1. Victor (Lee) Smith 1897–1969
        2. 2. Verna (Grace) Smith 1899–1990
        3. 3. Henrietta Smith 1901–
        4. 4. Annie (Gray) Smith 1904–1994
        5. 5. Elbert (Berthal) Smith 1907–1993
        6. 6. Vera (Maxine) Smith 1911–1937
      3. 3. Maud Smith 1868–1869
      4. 4. Mary (Susannah) Smith 1869–1900 m. James (W) Alexander 1862–1894
        1. 1. Bettie Alexander 1893–1915
        2. 2. William (Lafayette) Alexander 1889–1960 m. Eva (V) Alexander 1887–
        3. 3. Ruby Alexander 1891–1918 m. Arthur (Oliver) Brewer 1889–1975
      5. 5. Jessie (S) Smith 1873–1954
      6. 6. Robert (Walter Smith) Sr 1871–1965 m. Nettie Johnson 1882–1961
        1. 1. Austin (Bryan) Smith 1916–2005
        2. 2. Nina (Belle) Smith 1913–2011 m. Charles (Samuel) Morrison 1919–1967
        3. 3. Johnson (Neil) Smith 1909–1993 m. Willie (Dorene) Martin 1919–2013
        4. 4. Henry (Luther) Smith 1911–1970
        5. 5. Ila (Jewelle (Judy)) Smith 1914–2008 m. Richard (Owen) Williams 1920–1991
        6. 6. Eldon (Gardner) Smith 1921–1989 m. Addie (Corrine) Spurlen 1921–2020
        7. 7. Homer (Oliver) Smith 1907–1997 m. Beaulah ("Beth") Williams 1907–1997
        8. 8. Robert (Walter Smith) Jr 1905–1980 m. Lois (Elizabeth) Richardson 1908–1978
        9. 9. Earl (Henry Smith) Sr 1898–1980 m. Alice (Elizabeth) Boutwell 1897–1977
        10. 10. Alma Smith 1900–1991 m. Walter (Sly Eady) Rice 1896–1988
        11. 11. Belma Smith 1902–1991 m. Hubert (C.) Pounds 1900–1985
        12. 12. Clyde (Barbee Smith) Sr 1904–1989 m. Mary (Ellen) Martin 1903–1988
      7. 7. Lula (Bell) Smith 1878–1960 m. Joseph (W) Johnson 1874–
        1. 1. Jewell (G) Johnson 1904–
        2. 2. Albert (S) Johnson 1905–
        3. 3. Lena (Bell) Johnson 1912–
        4. 4. Joseph (W) Johnson 1896–
        5. 5. Nelly (M) Johnson 1902–
      8. 8. William Smith 1880–1881
    2. 2. Henry (Mattison) Smith 1854–1925 m. Delilah (Jo) Smith 1857–1927
      1. 1. Veda (Eva) Smith 1901–1964
      2. 2. Arthur (Edward) Smith 1893–1968
      3. 3. Sarah (May) Smith 1882–1906
      4. 4. Hayden (Mattison) Smith 1890–1960
      5. 5. Mary Smith 1886–1887
      6. 6. Addie Smith 1886–
      7. 7. Bessie (L) Smith 1884–1886
      8. 8. Emma (Pearl) Smith 1884–1972
      9. 9. Charlie (N) Smith 1881–1881
      10. 10. Clara Smith 1895–1895
      11. 11. Malcon Smith 1879–1880
      12. 12. William (L) Smith 1875–1944
      13. 13. Robert (Homer) Smith 1892–1957
      14. 14. James (Clarence) Smith 1888–1949
      15. 15. Joseph (Henry) Smith 1877–1922
      16. 16. Carl (LeRoy) Smith 1896–1958 m. Ella (May) Wood 1903–1990
        1. 1. Ella (May) Smith 1926–2008
        2. 2. Franklin (Leroy) Smith 1925–1925
        3. 3. Buddy (Shirl) Smith 1943–2004
        4. 4. Lila (Irene) Smith 1932–1985
        5. 5. Mary (Jo) Smith 1921–2003
        6. 6. Robert (Charles) Smith 1923–1993 m. Ruth Marble 1922–1994 m. Beverly (Jean) Hunter 1929–1968 m. Mona Cox 1926–1986
        7. 7. Mable (Ruth) Smith 1939–2016
      17. 17. CARL (S) SMITH 1898–1900
    3. 3. William (Lee) Smith 1863–1886 m. Alice (Elliot) Williams 1867–1948
      1. 1. Myrtle (Lee) Smith 1886–1971
      2. 2. Donie Smith 1883–1885
    4. 4. Susan (Melvina) Smith 1844–1929 m. Jesse (Washington) Ellison 1841–1934
      1. 1. Susan (Helena) Ellison 1869–1953
      2. 2. Helen (Duett) Hunt 1867–1931
      3. 3. Minnie (May) Ellison 1875–1931
      4. 4. Rose Campbell 1871–1894
      5. 5. Pearl (Grafton) Ellison 1866–1948
      6. 6. Jess (Travis) Ellison 1878–
    5. 5. John (P) Smith 1847–1921
    6. 6. Joseph (Marion) Smith 1848–1915
      1. 1. Amos (Duane) Smith 1883–
      2. 2. John (Henry) SMITH 1876–1952
        1. 1. Dorothy (May) Smith 1914–2004 m. Louis (Emmett) Gray 1909–1958
    7. 7. James (Dekalb) Smith 1842–1914 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Ross 1842–1899
      1. 1. Blanche (Ellen) Smith 1866–1926 m. W (C) Norton 1861–1955
        1. 1. Ruth Norton 1890–
        2. 2. Isle Norton 1893–
        3. 3. Sussie Norton 1895–
        4. 4. Mildred Norton 1899–
        5. 5. Ada Norton 1901–
      2. 2. Roger (Quince) Smith 1875–1922
      3. 3. Arrah (Lee) Williams 1869–1948
    8. 8. Thomas (J) Smith 1856–1856
    9. 9. Helen (M) Smith 1857–1861
    10. 10. Jefferson (Davis) Smith 1862–1940
  4. 4. Sam (Houston) Smith 1836–1870
  5. 5. Barsheba (Harrington) Smith 1834–1904
  6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Smith 1826–1899 m. Mary Wadsworth 1834–
    1. 1. Andrew (Jackson Smith) Jr 1866–1935
    2. 2. Duane Smith 1868–1919
    3. 3. Leon (King) Smith 1856–1924
  7. 7. Sarah (Elvina) Smith 1818–1902 m. Joel (Burditt Crain Sgt) Maj 1813–1887
    1. 1. Francis (Marion) Crain 1854–1889
    2. 2. Joel (Newton) Crain 1848–1929
    3. 3. William (Hampton) Crain 1838–1904
    4. 4. Martha (Adeline "Mattie") Crain 1844–1928
    5. 5. Patience (A) Crain 1842–1869 m. James (Johnson) Black 1840–1888
      1. 1. Julia (Montgomery) Black 1866–1941 m. William (Emerson) Horne 1861–1934
        1. 1. Bertha (Emerson) Horne 1897–1973 m. Edward (De Lancie) Sanders 1894–1987
        2. 2. Myrtle (Beatrice) Horne 1899–1970
        3. 3. Mattie Horne 1893–1911
        4. 4. Mabel (Belle) Horne 1888–1959
        5. 5. Patience (Lillian) Horne 1887–1963
        6. 6. Laura (Frances) Horne 1895–1980
        7. 7. Sam (Newton) Horne 1891–1956
        8. 8. Ernest (David) Horne 1889–1942
      2. 2. Joel (David) Black 1859–1945 m. Laura (Frances) Jones 1870–1953
        1. 1. Thad (Herbert) Black 1908–1965
        2. 2. James (David) Black 1899–1995
        3. 3. Joseph (Richard) Black 1902–1965
        4. 4. Adaline (Lee "Addie") Black 1894–1967
        5. 5. Sally (Magnora "Nora") Black 1897–1970
        6. 6. Gail (Borden) Black 1914–1983
        7. 7. Mamie (Julia) Black 1904–1930 m. Hubert (Rain) Chidester 1900–1979
        8. 8. Colquett Black 1913–1986
        9. 9. Edward (Southerland) Black 1909–1960
    6. 6. Ambrose (Hulon (Aquilla) Crain) Mayor 1846–1887 m. Annie (Eliza) Jones 1847–1904
      1. 1. Francis (Marion) Crain 1876–1878
      2. 2. William (Newton) Crain 1873–1939
      3. 3. Clemmence (Mattie) Crain 1871–1938
      4. 4. Dillie (C) Crain 1882–1917
      5. 5. Glenn (Willis) Crain 1869–1949
      6. 6. Watson (Lee) Crain 1879–1946
      7. 7. Sallie (F) Crain 1882–1952
      8. 8. Joel (Aquilla) Crain 1884–1961 m. Hiley (May) England 1894–1954
        1. 1. Joel (Wesley Crain) Sr 1912–1989
        2. 2. Ambrose (Willard) Crain 1914–1989
        3. 3. Marjorie (Mae) Crain 1921–1951
        4. 4. Lloyd (Harlan) Crain 1923–1967
      9. 9. James (F) Crain 1876–1878
    7. 7. James (Smith "Jim") Crain 1841–1881
    8. 8. Ida (Mae "Mida") Crain 1857–1889
    9. 9. Napoleon (Bonaparte "Boney") Crain 1862–1896
    10. 10. Sam (Houston) Crain 1851–
    11. 11. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") Crain 1850–1935
    12. 12. Robert (T) Crain 1836–1876
  8. 8. Bert (H) Smith 1837–1863
  9. 9. Francis (Marion) Smith 1833–1834
  10. 10. Frances (E) Smith 1823–1854 m. Thomas (G.) Timmons 1815–1852
    1. 1. Hannah (Ann) Timmons 1847–1865
    2. 2. Annie (B.) Draper 1844–1884
    3. 3. Julia (Ann) Timmons 1848–1855
  11. 11. Joseph (P) Smith 1825–1860 m. Minerva (Ann) Hall 1829–1898
    1. 1. Hannah (Texana) Smith 1854–1919
    2. 2. James (Jasper Smith) Sr 1848–1890 m. Mary (Josephine) Hall 1852–1941
      1. 1. William (Edward) Smith 1882–1963
      2. 2. Ida (M) Smith 1876–
      3. 3. Lucy Smith 1883–1946
      4. 4. Ezekial (Hucklebee) Smith 1886–1961 m. Lurena (Ellen) Fine 1890–1975
        1. 1. Ethel (Ellen) Smith 1920–1986 m. R. (Z.) Smith 1911–1996
        2. 2. Rolin Smith 1913–1988
        3. 3. Arthur Smith 1911–1993
        4. 4. Beaulah (Thomas) Smith 1918–2010
        5. 5. Melvin (Doyle) Smith 1934–1991
        6. 6. Elmer Smith 1928–1930
        7. 7. Mary (Lucille) Smith 1924–2009
      5. 5. Mary (Etta) Smith 1887–1972
      6. 6. James (Jasper Smith) Jr 1889–1964
      7. 7. Jesse (Ellison) Smith 1874–1912
      8. 8. Ora ("Tessie") Smith 1879–1945
    3. 3. Delilah (Jo "Dillie Jo") Smith 1857–1927
    4. 4. John (Thomas) Smith 1850–
  12. 12. William (Jasper) Smith 1830–1894 m. Sarah (Jane) Smith 1836–1917
    1. 1. Sallie (H) Vaughan 1872–1945
    2. 2. Caroline (P) Smith 1863–1921
    3. 3. William (Wallace) Smith 1858–1894
  13. 13. Isaac (Newton) Smith 1828–1886 m. Mary (Agnes) Childress 1835–1911
    1. 1. Isaac (Newton Smith) Jr. 1866–1940 m. Anne Smith 1865–1948
      1. 1. Marie Ainsworth 1909–2001
    2. 2. General (James Smith) Jr 1853–1932
    3. 3. Lone (Star) Smith 1851–1932
    4. 4. John (T) Smith 1851–
    5. 5. Isaac (Newton) Smith 1850–1850
    6. 6. G (James) Smith 1855–

General Smith's Timeline

4 Records

1792
10 Sep 1792
Birth of General James Smith in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 58
General James Smith resided here in Rusk, Rusk, Texas, USA
Rusk, Rusk, Texas, USA
1854
25 Dec 1854
Age 62
Death of General James Smith in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA
Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA
1855
27 Feb 1855
Age 63
General James Smith - Probate in San Augustine, Texas, USA
San Augustine, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1792
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1792; Birth city: Spartanburg Dist; Birth state: SC
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 46.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JHS
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rusk, Rusk, Texas; Roll: M432_914; Page: 240A; Image: 130
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rusk, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rusk, Rusk, Texas; Roll: M432_914; Page: 240A; Image: 130

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1854
    Event Place: Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1837-1920; Author: Texas, County Court (San Augustine County); Probate Place: San Augustine, Texas
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1792; Birth city: Spartanburg Dist; Birth state: SC
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1855
    Event Place: San Augustine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1837-1920; Author: Texas, County Court (San Augustine County); Probate Place: San Augustine, Texas
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