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Rachel Smith 1694–1729 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1694

Birth Location: Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: Aug 1729

Death Location: Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States

Father: Edward Smith

Mother: Anne Shepherd

Spouse(s): Lt. Clayton

Children(s): Rachel Clayton, Charles Clayton, Edward Clayton, Solomon Jr.

The story of Rachel Smith began in 1694 in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA. In 1729, Rachel Smith resided in Queen Anne's, Maryland, British America. Rachel Smith married Lt Solomon Clayton, and had children including Charles Clayton, Edward Clayton, Rachel Clayton, Solomon Clayton Jr. Rachel Smith passed away in 1729 in Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Smith began in 1694 in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1729, Rachel Smith resided in Queen Anne's, Maryland, British America.
  • Rachel Smith married Lt Solomon Clayton, and had children including Charles Clayton, Edward Clayton, Rachel Clayton, Solomon Clayton Jr.
  • Rachel Smith passed away in 1729 in Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Smith's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Smith
1694–1729
Birth Place: Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
Parents
Edward Smith
1665–1699
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Anne Shepherd
1676–1735
Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Smith's Descendants

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Rachel Smith (abt 1694–Aug 1729) m. Lt. (Solomon) Clayton (1685–13 Sep 1739)
  1. 1. Rachel Clayton 1702–1772 m. Lt. (William) Coursey 1703–1769
    1. 1. William Coursey 1664–1717 m. Winnifred Riddle 1739–1777 m. Mary Dunlap 1743–1817 m. Winifred Riddle 1739–1777
      1. 1. Margaret (Elizabeth) Coursey 1762–1799 m. Joseph Surber 1749–1825
      2. 2. James Coursey 1761–1840 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Gay 1741–1785 m. Elizabeth Palmer 1805–
        1. 1. Sarah (Amanda Jane) Coursey 1835–1912 m. Jacob Tayman 1805–1890
        2. 2. James (F) Coursey 1839–1889
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Polly) Coursey 1770–1794 m. William Dunlop 1767–1834
      4. 4. Winifred Coursey 1763–1851 m. James ((Capt)) Frazier 1762–1850
      5. 5. Frances Coursey 1770–1851 m. Robert Mccutchen 1766–1859
      6. 6. Sally Coursey 1775–1799 m. Jacob White 1770–1820 m. James Mccutchen 1765–1851
      7. 7. Joanna Coursey 1755–1830 m. Braxton Eastham 1753–1802
      8. 8. Lewis Coursey 1770–1850 m. Susannah Hill 1789–1836
      9. 9. Sally Coursey 1757–1789
      10. 10. William Coursey 1766–1851
      11. 11. Mary ("Dolly") Coursey 1757–1789 m. Jacob Peck 1739–1827
        1. 1. Jacob (Peck) III 1784–1825
        2. 2. Winnifred Peck 1779–1800
        3. 3. John (H) Peck 1789–
    2. 2. William (Charles) Coursey 1728–1813
      1. 1. William Course 1784–1853
    3. 3. Rachel Coursey 1732–1800
    4. 4. Edward Coursey 1732–1827
    5. 5. Henry Coursey 1737–1815
    6. 6. Sarah Coursey 1738–1800
  2. 2. Charles Clayton 1722–1749
  3. 3. Edward Clayton 1719–1772
  4. 4. Solomon (Clayton) Jr. 1721–1768

Rachel Smith's Timeline

4 Records

1694
abt 1694
Birth of Rachel Smith in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
1729
25 Apr 1729
Age 35
Rachel Smith resided here in Queen Anne's, Maryland, British America
Queen Anne's, Maryland, British America
1729
Aug 1729
Age 35
Death of Rachel Smith in Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States
Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States
1729
25 Apr 1729
Age 35
Rachel Smith - Probate in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1694
    Event Place: Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1729
    Event Place: Queen Anne's, Maryland, British America
    Record Source: Maryland, Calendar of Wills, Volume: VI, Wills from 1726 to 1732

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1729
    Event Place: Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, Calendar of Wills, Volume: VI, Wills from 1726 to 1732
    [2] Maryland, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777, Will books; Author: Maryland. Prerogative Court; Probate Place: Maryland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1729
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777, Will books; Author: Maryland. Prerogative Court; Probate Place: Maryland

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