GEORGE AUGUSTUS SMITH
Born February 22, 1788 in London. His obituary was published in the
Georgia Messenger dated May 24, 1838 as follows:
George Augustus Smith, born February 22, 1788 London,
was the grandson of Lord Chesterfield. He lived on his
plantation near Macon, called 'Windsor Hill.' He was
married to Agnes Harrell, the widow of John Lachland
McIntosh. Mr. Smith's original name was 'Stanhope', but
was changed to Smith upon reaching America.
Windsor Hill Plantation would be on Windsor Hill Road in Macon (No marker). The Last Will of George Augustus Smith is dated 12/23/1835 in Bibb County, naming his wife, Agnes, and "all my children." The widow, Agnes Smith, is listed on the 1840 Bibb County Census.
Known children:
- Harriet Jane Smith, born 1 1/6/1821, married John Fletcher Me Leed,
2/15/1842 in Bibb County, Georgia.
- George A. Smith, born 1825 Georgia, Candy Merchant, married
Adelphia Ann S. Cook 12/9/1845 Bibb County, who was born 1829 in Georgia. Listed on 1850 Bibb County, Ga. Census. Children:
1. Flora Smith, born 1849 Bibb County, Ga.
JAMES SMITH
James Smith was listed on the 1830 Bibb County Census. His Will dated 4/28/1830, probated 6/24/1830, Bibb County, names wife, Mary Jane, and children:
- Martha Jane Smith, married Janes C. Hand 1/30/1836 Bibb Co. Ga.
- Thomas Smith.
- Stephen Smith married 7/18/1834 Harriett Bosworth in Bibb County.
He was deceased in 1850, with Harriett Smith listed on 1850 Baldwin
County Census, aged 49, with children:
- Gregory Smith born 1835 Bibb Co. Ga.
- Isaac Smith, born 1839 Bibb Co. Ga.
- Charlotte Smith, born 1841 Bibb Co. Ga.
HENRY SMITH
An early pioneer settler to Bibb County, owned land in the 13th District of Monroe County, Land Lot 330. His Will dated Monroe County, Ga., January 19,1823, probated 6/5/1823 Bibb County, Ga., names wife, Dolly, and children:
- Daniel Smith.
- Loty Smith married Richard Brady 8/2/1818 Jones County, Ga.
- Susannah Smith married David Howard of South Carolina, lived near
Macon, Georgia. She was born 12/1/1799, died 11/28/1865.
- Esther Smith married Mr. Single.
- Mary Smith married Mr. Tompkins. She attended Wesleyan Female
College in 1839.
- John Smith.
- Henry Smith.
- Martha Smith.
Monroe County, Georgia Deed, Book B, Page 77-8, June 8, 1822, Henry Smith of Jones County to Isaac Phillips for $200, 50 1/2 acres of land, being one- fourth of Lot 285 in the 13th District, on the west side of the Ocmulgee River.
STERLING G. SMITH
Sterling G. Smith was born 1798 in North Carolina, married C. B. , born 1798 N C., lived in Bibb County, Ga. Listed on 1830-1850 Bibb Co. Census. Children:
- Sarah Smith, born 1817 N. C.
- James Smith, born 1827 Bibb County, Ga.
- Jane Smith, born 1841 Bibb County, Ga.
- Henry Smith, born 1843 Bibb County, Ga.
EZEKIEL SMITH
Ezekiel Smith was born 1799 in North Carolina. Wife, G. W., born 1792 S. C. Listed on 1840-1850 Bibb County Census. Married first Jane Bush 12/23/1817 Jones County, Ga. . He m. 2d, Jane Wardlow, on 9/17/1829 Bibb Co. Ezekiel was mentioned in the Will of his brother, John C. Smith, dated 3-9-1823, probated 3-10-1823, Jones Co., Ga. (Names wife, Elizabeth and children, Jonas Shivers Smith and Columbus Washington Smith).
Children:
- Mary E. Smith, born 1831 Georgia.
- George W. Smith, born 1832 Georgia.
- G. S. Smith, born 1835 Georgia.
- H. M. Smith, born 1837 Georgia.
- E. C. Smith, born 1840 Bibb County, Ga.
- John S. Smith, born 1843 Bibb County, Ga.
JAMES SMITH
James Smith, attorney, was born 2/24/1786 or 1788 in Georgia, Attorney, wife, Eliza, born 1794 Georgia, listed on 1840-1850 Bibb County Census. He died 5/5/1852 in Macon, Bibb County. He was married to Eliza Cleveland, born 6/8/1792 in Franklin County, Georgia, died 3/11/1879 in Macon, on 5/1/1810 in Morgan County. She was a daughter of John Cleveland and his wife Catharine (Sloum) Cleveland of Franklin County. Children:
- Juliet Ann Smith, born 3/9/1811 in Jones County.
- Martha Caroline Smith, born 2/10/1813 in Jones County, died 8/27/1884 in Atlanta.
- Mary Franklin Smith, born 3/4/1815 in Jones County, died 5/18/1844 in Macon.
- William Green Smith, born 3/14/1818 in Jones County, died 1846 in Macon, married on 1/7/1836 to Mary Ann Calhoun of Macon. Issue:
- Benjamin Cleveland Smith, born 6/3/1842 in Macon. He was married to Margaret Plater and had a son, Cleveland Smith.
- Eliza Cleveland Smith, born 8/20/1838 in Macon, died 9/3/1867.
- Eliza Cromwell Smith, born 2/9/1819 in Jones County.
- Robert Smith, born 1825 Georgia.
- E. J. Smith, born 1828 Georgia.
ROBERT SMITH
Robert Smith was born 1810 Georgia. Listed on 1850 Bibb County Census, with wife, Pheba,.born 1810,
Georgia, and children:
- Martha Smith, born 1832 Georgia.
- Columbus Smith, born 1834 Georgia m. Laura Jane Bowers 12/19/1852 Bibb Co.
- Ann Smith, born 1837 Georgia.
- Robert Smith, born 1838 Georgia.
- Madison Smith, born 1845 Georgia.
- Addison Smith, born 1845 Georgia.
- H. P. Smith, male, born 1849 Georgia.
JOSEPH SMITH
Joseph Smith was born 1782 in Ireland, Cotton Dealer. Listed on 1850 Bibb County, Ga. Census. His wife was Mary, and her death recorded in newspaper, Georgia Messenger, dated May 24, 1838:
Mrs. Mary Smith, Consort of Joseph Smith of Macon,
died on the 16th.
Listed on 1850 Bibb Census with Joseph Smith was: Elta Sims, age 18,
and Patterson Sims, age 8.
BENJAMIN SMITH
Benjamin Smith was born 1769 in South Carolina, wife, Anna. Listed 1830-1850 Bibb County, Georgia Census.
Georgia Messenger dated 6/5/1834,In Macon, Captain Thomas N. B.
married Araminta C. Smith.
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Sources: 1830-1850 Bibb Co., Ga. Census; The Georgia Messenger dated 25 May 1838; 1850 Baldwin County Census; Bibb County Marriages; Jones Co. Wills and Marriages; Monroe County Deeds and Marriages;
Bibb County Will Book A;
Bibb County Will Book B;
Deed of James Smith of Bibb County to George Smith of Monroe County dated 1888 quit-claiming the title to lots 78 and 79 in 6th District of Monroe County bounded north by the Wright Place, East by W. H. Thurmond, South by Mark Maddox and West by Mark Maddox, 405 acres.
Bibb County Marriages-
SMITH, Benjamin F. -- Sarah L. Breithaupt 1- 3-1838
SMITH, Eli -- Frances Hand 5- 22- 1836
SMITH, John P. -- Eliza R, Benning 1- 5- 1832
SMITH, Richard -- Mary Smith 3- 5- 1832
SMITH, Richard -- Mahala Willougby 8 5- 1834
SMITH, Stephen -- Harriett E. Bosworth 7- 18- 1834
SMITH, Turner -- Mary Alien 11- 29- 1832
Monroe County Marriages-
SMITH Alexander -- THOMAS Elizabeth 06/19/1824
SMITH Allen J. -- CRAWFORD Caroline 11/02/1843
SMITH Archibald -- NEAL Jemima 04/28/1844
SMITH Augustus G. -- MAYS Martha Ann 12/08/1842
SMITH Carey H. -- JACKSON Sarah A. 10/15/1846
SMITH Elisha W. -- LESTER Ellender 06/09/1840
SMITH Jesse F. -- MADDOX Martha 07/08/1849
SMITH John -- REID Sarah 07/29/1834
SMITH Joseph -- STANDARD Elizabeth 02/15/1838
SMITH Miles Jefferson -- HANDA Parmela Frances 04/28/1842
SMITH Nevel -- --LAND Rebecca 08/16/1838
SMITH Richard C. -- GRANT Nancy 06/17/1841
SMITH Simeon -- WRIGHT Sarah J. 04/07/1846
SMITH T. J. -- BROWN Barbary Ann 06/23/1840
SMITH Tyrus -- HILL Elizabeth J. 12/19/1844
SMITH William -- BROWNING Elizabeth 03/19/1837