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James Alfred Smith 1760–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Aug 1760

Birth Location: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 May 1842

Death Location: Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Jr

Mother: Lucy Jones

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): John Smith, Nancy Pawley, Sarah Smith, Washington Smith, Susanah Smith, David Smith, Matilda Smith, Elizabeth Smith, William Smith, Silas Smith, William Smith, Rachel Smith, John Smith, John Smith, Francis Smith, Hannah Smith

In 1760, James Alfred Smith entered the world in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States, born to John William Smith Jr And Lucy Jones. In 1810, James Alfred Smith resided in Elizabethtown, Hardin, Kentucky, United States. In 1820, James Alfred Smith resided in Adair, Kentucky, United States. James Alfred Smith married Sarah Gentry Smith, and had children including David Gentry Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Francis Smith, Hannah Smith, John Jacob Smith, John Jordan Smith, John M Smith, Matilda Smith, Nancy Ann Pawley, Rachel Ann Smith, Sarah Sally Smith, Silas Smith, Susanah Smith, Washington Smith, William Smith. James Alfred Smith passed away in 1842 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1760, James Alfred Smith entered the world in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States, born to John William Smith Jr And Lucy Jones.
  • In 1810, James Alfred Smith resided in Elizabethtown, Hardin, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1820, James Alfred Smith resided in Adair, Kentucky, United States.
  • James Alfred Smith married Sarah Gentry Smith, and had children including David Gentry Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Francis Smith, Hannah Smith, John Jacob Smith, John Jordan Smith, John M Smith, Matilda Smith, Nancy Ann Pawley, Rachel Ann Smith, Sarah Sally Smith, Silas Smith, Susanah Smith, Washington Smith, William Smith.
  • James Alfred Smith passed away in 1842 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1735–1841
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
JJ
Lucy Jones
1738–1810
Birth Location: James City, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
LJ

Spouses(s)

Sarah Smith
1761–1841
Birth Location: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
SS

Children(s)

John Smith
1789–1860
Birth Location: VA
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Nancy Pawley
1800–1870
Birth Location: Mill Creek, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
NP
Sarah Smith
1798–1861
Birth Location: Hardin County, KY
SS
Washington Smith
1786–1868
Birth Location: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
WS
Susanah Smith
1803–1854
Birth Location: Hardin, Kentucky, USA
SS
David Smith
1796–1859
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
DS
Matilda Smith
1792–1845
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
MS
Elizabeth Smith
1790–1842
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
ES
William Smith
1793–1864
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
WS
Silas Smith
1796–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
SS
William Smith
1814–1864
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
WS
Rachel Smith
1765–1850
Birth Location: –
RS
John Smith
1813–
Birth Location: Va
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John Smith
1789–1861
Birth Location: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
JS
Francis Smith
1788–
Birth Location: of Albermarle Co, Virginia, United States
FS
Hannah Smith
1785–1864
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
HS

James Smith's Ancestors

Self
James Smith
1760–1842
Birth Place: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Parents
John William Smith Jr
1735–1841
Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Lucy Jones
1738–1810
James City, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Colonel (Thomas) Jones
1700–1757
, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Cocke
1701–1762
, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Captain Jones
1642–1701
Dorothy Walker
1642–1701
Sir M.D.
1672–1720
Elizabeth Catesby
1681–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jones
1612–1660
Ellen Hoskins
1608–1660
William Cocke
1650–1715
Susan Manby
1645–1715

James Smith's Descendants

1.
JS
James (Alfred) Smith (9 Aug 1760–16 May 1842) m. Sarah (Gentry) Smith (2 October 1761–23 January 1841)
  1. 1. John (Jordan) Smith 1789–1860 m. Lucinda Lacy 1824–1890 m. Mary Austin 1799–1829
    1. 1. Millie Pauley 1852–1919 m. Doliver (R) Holly 1860–1939 m. John (A) Pauley 1840– m. Charles (Nuton) Armstrong 1877–
      1. 1. Monroe Smith 1889–1973 m. Emma Lacy 1887–1953
        1. 1. Cyril Smith 1923–2005 m. Blanche Smith 1927–2019
        2. 2. Hazel Mccallister 1912–1990 m. Kermit (Willard) McCallister 1906–1955
        3. 3. Fred ((Bob)) Smith 1913–1992 m. Gynith (Wiladean) Turley 1925–1981
        4. 4. Pansy Anthony 1915–1996
        5. 5. Shelton (Everett) Smith 1918–2008
        6. 6. Glady (V.) Smith 1921–1971 m. Oars Adkins 1920–1978
        7. 7. Lucille Smith 1925–2001 m. Avis (Wilson) Griffith 1923–1983
        8. 8. Eloise Dunlap 1928–1999 m. Roscoe Dunlap 1915–1984
        9. 9. Estel (Arnold) Smith 1909–1965 m. Bervil Wallace 1914–2000
      2. 2. Enoch (Austin "Osten") Smith 1884–1913 m. Eliza (Jane) Armstrong 1889–
        1. 1. Maudie (S.) McCallister 1906–1992 m. Cesco (Henry) McCallister 1903–1973
        2. 2. Edward Smith 1909–
        3. 3. Millie (Ann) Smith 1911–2007
        4. 4. Gorcie (Edward) Smith 1909–1981
        5. 5. French (A) Smith 1908–1986
      3. 3. Strawder Smith 1880–1954 m. Mary (Margie) Smith 1880–1954
        1. 1. Dewey Smith 1913–1998 m. Geneva (Ann) Wright 1923– m. Geneva (Ann) Wright 1923–2005
        2. 2. Earl Smith 1910–1955 m. Belva (May) Turley 1908–1975
        3. 3. Wilkey Smith 1915–1997
        4. 4. Arvel Smith 1918–1978
        5. 5. Estie Smith 1910–1990 m. Jessie Pauley 1904–1973 m. Soder Stowers 1909–1964
        6. 6. Mary (E) Smith 1909–
        7. 7. Irene Smith 1906–
        8. 8. Pauline Smith 1902–
        9. 9. Willie (K) Smith 1899– m. James (2222 B) Smith 1895–
        10. 10. Glen Smith 1921–1923
        11. 11. Diffie Smith 1904–1934
        12. 12. Stella Holstein 1899–1975 m. Leonard (Lloyd) Holstein 1890–1954
        13. 13. Hazel (M) Smith 1904– m. James (222* F) Smith 1904–
      4. 4. Isom (Ezra) Smith 1893–1935 m. Rosie Atkins 1897–1928
        1. 1. Nellie Smith 1923–1940
        2. 2. Girtie (Mae) Smith 1928–1928
        3. 3. Alfonso (D) Smith 1924–1978 m. lizzie (amber) clark 1928–1995
        4. 4. Juian Smith 1920–
      5. 5. Lauretta Armstrong 1885–1948 m. John (Henry) Armstrong 1869–1925
        1. 1. Harvey Armstrong 1912–1973
        2. 2. Johnnie Armstrong 1921–
        3. 3. James (Callie) Armstrong 1902–1967 m. Delia Holley 1910–1994
        4. 4. Reva Armstrong 1905–1922
        5. 5. Lula (May) Armstrong 1906–1973 m. James Holley 1904–1978
        6. 6. Mary (Fancy Armstrong) Dunlap 1909–2004 m. Fred Dunlap 1907–1988
        7. 7. Foster (Austin) Armstrong 1917–1976 m. Nellie Armstong 1922–
        8. 8. Jackson Golley 1924–2008
        9. 9. Joanna Thomas 1921–2004 m. Ocar Thomas 1916–
        10. 10. Reva (Jane) Adkins 1904–1965 m. George (Staten) Adkins 1894–1953
    2. 2. Margaret (Peggy) Smith 1855–1924
    3. 3. Almeda (Luella) Smith 1861–1936
    4. 4. Elizabeth Smith 1858–
    5. 5. Martha (Jane) Smith 1849–1926
    6. 6. George (Washington) Smith 1844–1896
    7. 7. Jordan Smith 1843–1889
    8. 8. Katharine Smith 1846–1871
    9. 9. Strother Smith 1832–
    10. 10. John Smith 1830–1854
    11. 11. Sarah (Ann) SMITH 1837–1907
    12. 12. Nancy Smith 1818–1889 m. Lewis Haner 1812–1895
      1. 1. Spencer (M) Haner 1843–1925
      2. 2. Noah Haner 1846–1932
      3. 3. Tolbert Haner 1840–1920
      4. 4. Susannah Haner 1852–1887
      5. 5. Smith Haner 1849–1924
      6. 6. Clayton Haner 1838–
      7. 7. Eliza (J) Haner 1856–1938
      8. 8. Nancy (A) Haner 1858–
      9. 9. Clara Haner 1838–
      10. 10. Martha Rankins 1842–
    13. 13. William (Thomas) Smith 1815–1867 m. Sarah (Sally Ann) Furgerson 1815–1848
      1. 1. Sarah (F) Smith 1850–1910
      2. 2. Stephen (Alexander) Smith 1840–1908
      3. 3. Samuel Smith 1847–
      4. 4. Louise (Jane) Smith 1844–
      5. 5. Jordan (Winfield) Smith 1853–
      6. 6. Mary Smith 1839–
      7. 7. Nancy Smith 1849–
    14. 14. Manerva Snodgrass 1818–1892 m. Samuel Snodgrass 1813–1884
      1. 1. Mildred (J) Snodgrass 1851–1902
      2. 2. Mary (Olivia "Polly") SNODGRASS 1837–1908
      3. 3. Andrew Snodgrass 1841–1883
      4. 4. Charles (F) Snodgrass 1844–
      5. 5. Albert Snodgrass 1846–1859
      6. 6. James (Madison) Snodgrass 1846–1927
      7. 7. Francis (J) Snodgrass 1857–1860
      8. 8. Eliza (Ellen) Snodgrass 1860–1933
      9. 9. Clem (A) Snodgrass 1886–1960
      10. 10. Elizabeth Snodgrass 1854–1910
      11. 11. M.J. Hemmons 1852–
    15. 15. Mary (F.) Smith 1827–1881
    16. 16. Eliza (Ann) Smith 1825–1900
    17. 17. Peggie Smith 1858–
    18. 18. Smith 1820–
    19. 19. Strother Smith 1832–
    20. 20. John Smith 1831–
    21. 21. Catherine Smith 1846–
    22. 22. George (W) Smith 1844–
    23. 23. Milly (Ann) Smith 1852–1919
    24. 24. Jordan (F) Smith 1842–
    25. 25. Almeda Smith 1860–1936
    26. 26. Margaret Smith 1854–
    27. 27. Elizabeth Smith 1858–
  2. 2. Nancy (Ann) Pawley 1800–1870
  3. 3. Sarah (Sally) Smith 1798–1861
  4. 4. Washington Smith 1786–1868
  5. 5. Susanah Smith 1803–1854
  6. 6. David (Gentry) Smith 1796–1859 m. Mary (Ann) Gray 1792–1865 m. Margaret Dowell 1805–1860
    1. 1. Chilton (R) Smith 1829–1886
    2. 2. David (Gentry Smith) Jr 1827–1914
    3. 3. Matilda Smith 1819–1877
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Smith 1841–
    5. 5. Hercules SMITH 1821–1898
    6. 6. Washington (Gray) SMITH 1824–1895
    7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Smith 1835–1914
    8. 8. Amanda Smith 1823–1900
    9. 9. Thomas Smith 1831–1885
    10. 10. Nancy Smith 1841–1907
    11. 11. Minerva SMITH 1834–1916
    12. 12. Martha (Patsy) Smith 1821–1852
    13. 13. Amanda Smith 1823–1900
    14. 14. Delilah (Matilda) Lancaster 1829–1914
    15. 15. Howell Smith 1830–1868
    16. 16. JAMES (T) Smith 1831–
    17. 17. Thomas (J) Smith 1831–1885
    18. 18. Dolly (A) Smith 1833–
    19. 19. John Smith 1837–
    20. 20. Margaret (T) Smith 1839–1889
    21. 21. Nancy Smith 1841–1907
  7. 7. Matilda Smith 1792–1845
  8. 8. Elizabeth Smith 1790–1842
  9. 9. William Smith 1793–1864
  10. 10. Silas Smith 1796–
  11. 11. William Smith 1814–1864
  12. 12. Rachel (Ann) Smith 1765–1850 m. Obediah ("Old Bediah") Bais 1790–1850
    1. 1. Anthony (Armstrong) Bias 1816–
    2. 2. Sarah Bias 1815–
    3. 3. Simeon (Frenandes) Bais 1821–
  13. 13. John (M) Smith 1813–
  14. 14. John (Jacob) Smith 1789–1861
  15. 15. Francis Smith 1788–
  16. 16. Hannah Smith 1785–1864

James Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1760
9 Aug 1760
Birth of James Alfred Smith in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 50
James Alfred Smith resided here in Elizabethtown, Hardin, Kentucky, United States
Elizabethtown, Hardin, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 60
James Alfred Smith resided here in Adair, Kentucky, United States
Adair, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 70
James Alfred Smith resided here in Hardin, Kentucky, United States
Hardin, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 80
James Alfred Smith resided here in Hardin, Kentucky, United States
Hardin, Kentucky, United States
1842
16 May 1842
Age 82
Death of James Alfred Smith in Mill Creek, Hardin, Kentucky, United States
Mill Creek, Hardin, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1760
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 166
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Elizabethtown, Hardin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Elizabethtown, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: 6; Page: 300; Image: 0181351; Family History Library Film: 00320

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Adair, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Little York, Hardin, Kentucky; Page: 20; NARA Roll: M33_23; Image: 21
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Adair, Kentucky; Page: 24; NARA Roll: M33_16; Image: 38

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hardin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Hardin, Kentucky; Page: 340; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 37; Family History Film: 0007816

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hardin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: 113; Page: 64; Image: 133; Family History Library Film: 0007827

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson county, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama Revolutionary War Soldiers

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1842
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Hardin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 166
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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