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Thomas Smith 1779–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1779

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 24 Apr 1860

Death Location: Smith, Mississippi, United States

Father: Jeremiah Smith

Mother: Jemima Holley

Spouse(s): Rebecca Smith

Children(s): William Smith, Sarah Smith, Leroy Smith, Jas Smith, John Smith, Peter Smith, Leah Smith, Spencer Smith, Henry Smith, Smith None, Artamissa Craft, Artissima Smith

Thomas Smith was born in 1779 in South Carolina, United States, the child of Jeremiah Smith And Jemima Holley. In 1779, Thomas Smith resided in Orange County, NC. Thomas Smith married Rebecca Smith, and had children including Artamissa Craft, Artissima Smith, Henry C Smith, Jas M Smith, John B Smith, Leah Smith, Leroy Young Smith, Peter Bankston Smith, Sarah Smith, Smith, Spencer W Smith, William Smith. Thomas Smith passed away in 1860 in Smith, Mississippi, United States.

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Biography

  • Thomas Smith was born in 1779 in South Carolina, United States, the child of Jeremiah Smith And Jemima Holley.
  • In 1779, Thomas Smith resided in Orange County, NC.
  • Thomas Smith married Rebecca Smith, and had children including Artamissa Craft, Artissima Smith, Henry C Smith, Jas M Smith, John B Smith, Leah Smith, Leroy Young Smith, Peter Bankston Smith, Sarah Smith, Smith, Spencer W Smith, William Smith.
  • Thomas Smith passed away in 1860 in Smith, Mississippi, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Smith
1750–1805
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Jemima Holley
1755–1829
Birth Location: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
JH

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Smith
1783–1874
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
RS

Children(s)

William Smith
1821–1901
Birth Location: Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, United States
WS
Sarah Smith
1804–1848
Birth Location: GA
SS
Leroy Smith
1811–1870
Birth Location: Louisiana, United States
LS
Jas Smith
1812–1861
Birth Location: Mississippi
JS
John Smith
1810–1867
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JS
Peter Smith
1808–1884
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
PS
Leah Smith
1824–1895
Birth Location: Louisiana
LS
Spencer Smith
1829–1910
Birth Location: MS
SS
Henry Smith
1825–1891
Birth Location: Louisiana, United States
HS
Smith None
1818–
Birth Location: –
S
Artamissa Craft
1817–1894
Birth Location: Louisiana
AC
Artissima Smith
1814–
Birth Location: –
AS

Thomas Smith's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Smith
1779–1860
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Jeremiah Smith
1750–1805
North Carolina
Jemima Holley
1755–1829
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Moses Hollis
1735–1794
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Rosannah (Berry) Hagan
1735–1817
Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Hollis
1700–1768
Esther Canterbury
1701–1768
Jacob Hagan
1710–1795
Mary Thompson
1715–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Canterbury
1680–1720
Mary Simpson
1730–

Thomas Smith's Descendants

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Thomas Smith (1779–24 Apr 1860) m. Rebecca Smith (abt 1783–Dec 1874)
  1. 1. William Smith 1821–1901 m. Susan Simms 1839–1862 m. Susan (A) Smith 1838–1900
    1. 1. Ellen (S) Smith 1879–
    2. 2. Tyrone Smith 1881–
    3. 3. H. (W.) Smith 1876–1903
    4. 4. F. (B.) Smith 1875–1952
    5. 5. Jas. (K.) Smith 1870–
    6. 6. R. (B.) Smith 1872–1953
    7. 7. Geo. (L.) Smith 1868–
    8. 8. Jasper (S.) Smith 1863–
    9. 9. A. (M.) Smith 1861–
    10. 10. Hann Smith 1876–
    11. 11. Jasper (S.) Smith 1862–1924 m. Ella Smith 1866–
      1. 1. Lillian Smith 1896–
      2. 2. Tommie Smith 1906–
      3. 3. Carrie (M) Smith 1897–
      4. 4. Nettie (J) Smith 1903–
      5. 5. Robert (L) Smith 1896–
      6. 6. Olivia Smith 1895–
      7. 7. William (W) Smith 1899–
      8. 8. Susan (O) Smith 1894–
    12. 12. Missouri (Adeline) Smith 1860–
    13. 13. Hugh (L) Smith 1857–1941 m. Sarah Smith 1865–
      1. 1. Bowling Smith 1895–
      2. 2. John Smith 1891–
      3. 3. Barbara (E) Smith 1888–
      4. 4. Belden Smith 1898–
      5. 5. Jas (F) Smith 1885–
    14. 14. John Smith 1847–1922
    15. 15. Joannah (L) Smith 1853–
    16. 16. Sabastian (Tobias) Smith 1851–1908 m. Sarah (E. "Sallie") Robinson 1862–1931
      1. 1. Walter (Lee) Smith 1888–
      2. 2. Donnie Smith 1889–
      3. 3. Dara Smith 1887–
      4. 4. Nola Smith 1885–1967
      5. 5. Willace Smith 1880–1978 m. Lottie Smith 1887–
        1. 1. Carrie Smith 1910–
        2. 2. Clifton Smith 1908–
        3. 3. Clinton Smith 1915–
        4. 4. Glynn Smith 1919–
        5. 5. Jack Smith 1917–
        6. 6. Mattie Smith 1912–
      6. 6. Susan Smith 1882–
      7. 7. Mauda Smith 1891–
      8. 8. Annie Smith 1897–
      9. 9. Domus Smith 1898–
      10. 10. Ethel Smith 1895–1983
      11. 11. Robert (P.) Smith 1892–
      12. 12. Houston Smith 1893–1963
    17. 17. Caroline Smith 1845–1899 m. J.B. Thornton 1850–1896
      1. 1. James (F) Thornton 1875– m. Jannie Thornton 1884–
        1. 1. Nell (L) Thornton 1909–
      2. 2. William (B.) Thornton 1876–1960 m. Jimmie Byrd 1880–1959
        1. 1. Bessie (R.) Thornton 1923–1978
        2. 2. Hubert (A.) Thornton 1916–1989
        3. 3. Lamar (Q.) Thornton 1909–1988
        4. 4. Alice (C.) Thornton 1915–
        5. 5. J. (C.) Thornton 1913–
    18. 18. AM Smith 1860–
    19. 19. Nancy Bankston 1844–1884 m. Thomas (M) Bankston 1842–1888
      1. 1. M (W) Bankstone 1874–1962 m. Florence Bankston 1880–
        1. 1. John (Melton) Bankston 1912–
        2. 2. Virgie Bandtston 1904–
        3. 3. Earnest Bankston 1908–
      2. 2. John (W.) Bankston 1879–1948 m. Nora (A) Bankston 1888–
        1. 1. James (Odis) Bankston 1915–2005
        2. 2. Earl Bankston 1916–
        3. 3. Earma Bankston 1914–
        4. 4. Wallace Bankston 1909–
        5. 5. John (W) Bankston 1905–
        6. 6. Liddie (M) Bankston 1904–
        7. 7. Eman (E) Bankston 1919–
        8. 8. Edd (A) Bankston 1910–1984 m. Pauline Bankston 1918–
        9. 9. Willan (E) Bankston 1917–
        10. 10. Willie (P) Bankston 1913–
      3. 3. A (V) Nichols 1872–1956 m. Ebonezer (Benjamen) HAYS 1862–1899 m. T (H) Nichols 1849–1926
        1. 1. Martha (L) Nichols 1885–
        2. 2. Mary Nichols 1881–
        3. 3. Carrol Hayes 1894–1941 m. Virdue Hayes 1902–1983
        4. 4. Rhosetta Hayes 1896–
        5. 5. Bern Hayes 1892–
        6. 6. Lovell Nichols 1910–
        7. 7. Robodell Nichols 1907–
        8. 8. Vera Nichols 1903–
        9. 9. Eva Nichols 1902–
      4. 4. Theodoria (E.) Bankston 1871–1956
      5. 5. Mary Ashley 1868–1951 m. Franklin Ashley 1852–1937
        1. 1. James (W) Ashley 1890–
        2. 2. Emma (S) Ashley 1888–
        3. 3. Benjamin (W) Ashley 1892–1972
        4. 4. Cora (L) Ashley 1897–
        5. 5. Annie (J) Ashley 1894–1983
        6. 6. Pearllie Ashley 1909–
        7. 7. Mattie Ashley 1908–
        8. 8. Ida (D) Ashley 1898–
      6. 6. Frances McCraw 1865–1944 m. James (W) McCraw 1872–
        1. 1. Gerome McCraw 1903–
        2. 2. John (W) McCraw 1901–
        3. 3. Levie McCraw 1898–
        4. 4. Clarence McCrea 1897–1980 m. Lorena McCraw 1904–
      7. 7. Thomas (Columbus) Bankston 1867–1951 m. Sarah (Louis) Tanner 1868–1947
        1. 1. Lamar (Oyd) Bankston 1911–1937
        2. 2. Homer (E) Bankston 1907–2002
        3. 3. James (Thomas) Bankston 1898–1994
        4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Bankston 1905–1968
        5. 5. Chester (Columbus) Bankston 1901–1988
        6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Bankston 1900–1918
        7. 7. William (Jefferson) Bankston 1894–1970
        8. 8. John (Henry) Bankston 1896–1979
        9. 9. Benjamin Bankston 1891–1892
        10. 10. Narsis (Elizabeth (Aunt Betty)) Bankston 1893–1985
        11. 11. Robert (O) Bankston 1890–1975
        12. 12. Lillian (Mavis (Aunt Mae)) Bankston 1904–1995 m. Daniel (Calhoun) Anderson 1886–1956
      8. 8. Agnes (Idella) Bankston 1869–1964
      9. 9. Ella Dupree 1879–1964 m. Stephen (M) Dupree 1867–1916 m. Cui Ainsworth 1868–1965
        1. 1. Escar Dupree 1915–1976
        2. 2. Etollie Dupree 1907–1977 m. Clarence (Sylvander) Ainsworth 1905–1958
        3. 3. Bessie (L) Dupree 1935–1968 m. William (G) Freeman 1903–1981
        4. 4. Lizzie Dupree 1904–1978 m. Frank Beard 1892–1975 m. John (E) Abercrombie 1901–1960
        5. 5. Lettie (P.) Dupree 1900–1962 m. Luther Yarn 1892–1973
        6. 6. John Dupree 1896–1990 m. Lennie (Morgan) Hutson 1905–1992
        7. 7. Mattie Dupee 1888–1988 m. James (P.) Thornton 1889–1936 m. Herbert Kline 1888–1969
        8. 8. Ruby (A.) Dupree 1910–1976 m. Earl (Patrick) Freeman 1908–1970
        9. 9. Steven (Lester) DUPREE 1891–1893
        10. 10. Oliver Dupree 1898–1900
        11. 11. Jutson (Arvell) Dupree 1910–1952 m. Pauline (Rose) Herrington 1919–1974
        12. 12. Stephen Dupree 1917–
      10. 10. Missouri (Adaline) Bankston 1884–1884
      11. 11. Nancy (Emiline) Bankston 1880–1958
      12. 12. Chine (Aline) Bankston 1882–1884
      13. 13. Rose (Estelle) Bankston 1874–1958 m. Henry Cook 1872–
  2. 2. Sarah Smith 1804–1848
  3. 3. Leroy (Young) Smith 1811–1870
  4. 4. Jas (M) Smith 1812–1861 m. E. (Mathilda) Smith 1815–1906
    1. 1. Clearinda (B.) Smith 1847–1876
    2. 2. Charles (S.) Smith 1858–1884
    3. 3. Zachariah (T.) Smith 1849–1868
  5. 5. John (B) Smith 1810–1867
  6. 6. Peter (Bankston) Smith 1808–1884 m. Susan Craft 1820–1852
    1. 1. Norcisa Robinson 1840–1922 m. William (M) Robinson 1836–1917 m. William (M) Robinson 1836–1911
      1. 1. Thomas (Hardy) Robinson 1870–1950
      2. 2. Susan (Elizabeth) Robinson 1862–1939
      3. 3. Annis (Harvey) Robinson 1858–1937
      4. 4. Hyrum (A.) Robinson 1875–1948
      5. 5. Thomas (J.) Robinson 1870–1950
      6. 6. Peter (C) Robinson 1868–1948
      7. 7. Hiram Robinson 1875–1948
      8. 8. Daniel Robinson 1872–1931
      9. 9. Benjiman (F.) Robinson 1860–1934
      10. 10. Martha (A.) Robinson 1865–1944
      11. 11. Mary (Etta) Robinson 1875–
      12. 12. Susan (L.) Robinson 1862–
      13. 13. Mary Williams 1879–
    2. 2. Clarissa (Annis) Smith 1849–
    3. 3. Adaline (Mc) Alpin 1852–1931 m. William (Daniel) Mcalpin 1843–
      1. 1. Albert McAlpine 1893– m. Hattie (B) Mcalpin 1897–
        1. 1. Bill (Hardie) McAlpine 1921–
        2. 2. Ledrew (L) Mcalpin 1916–
    4. 4. Teresea Smith 1846–1908
    5. 5. Artimissa Smith 1837–
    6. 6. Lacissa Smith 1845–
  7. 7. Leah Smith 1824–1895
  8. 8. Spencer (W) Smith 1829–1910
  9. 9. Henry (C) Smith 1825–1891
  10. 10. Smith 1818–
  11. 11. Artamissa Craft 1817–1894 m. Reubin Craft –1889
    1. 1. Ellen (A) Craft 1850–1924
    2. 2. Drucilla (Emaline) Craft 1848–1924
    3. 3. Leah Craft 1830–
    4. 4. Artamissa (Celissa) Craft 1852–1894
    5. 5. Permelia (Caroline) Craft 1848–1864
    6. 6. Adrian (Rosela) Craft 1846–1938
    7. 7. Drucilla Craft 1846–
    8. 8. Adsa Craft 1845–
    9. 9. Jane Craft 1844–1879
    10. 10. Francis (M) Craft 1842–1909
    11. 11. Ansalem Craft 1840–1862
    12. 12. Leah Craft 1838–1907
    13. 13. Henrietta Craft 1836–1911
  12. 12. Artissima Smith 1814–

Thomas Smith's Timeline

8 Records

1779
1779
Birth of Thomas Smith in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1779
1779
Thomas Smith resided here in Orange County, NC
Orange County, NC
1779
1779
Birth of Thomas Smith in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 61
Thomas Smith resided here in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States
1841
1841
Age 62
Thomas Smith resided here in No Township Listed, Smith County, MS
No Township Listed, Smith County, MS
1845
1845
Age 66
Thomas Smith resided here in No Township Listed, Smith County, MS
No Township Listed, Smith County, MS
1850
1850
Age 71
Thomas Smith resided here in Smith, Mississippi
Smith, Mississippi
1860
24 Apr 1860
Age 81
Death of Thomas Smith in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coats, Simpson County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Smith, Mississippi; Roll: M432_381; Page: 360B; Image: 220

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1860
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Smith County, MS
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection
    [2] Mississippi Census, 1805-90
    [3] Mississippi Census, 1805-90

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Orange County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 January 1841
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015
    [2] Mississippi, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908
    [3] Mississippi, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Smith, Mississippi; Roll: M432_381; Page: 360B; Image: 220

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Smith County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi Census, 1805-90

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 April 1820
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Smith, Mississippi; Roll: 217; Page: 226; Image: 910; Family History Library Film: 0014841

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
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