JOHN SMITH

John Smith, Revolutionary War Soldier, his claim for pension, R9831. b. 6/1/1759 Cumberland Co., Va, lived Surry Co., N. C. when enlisted in the war, d. 7/18/1838 Clarke Co., Ga. He drew in 1827 Land Lottery, granted land in Lee Co. in 1835, and land in Troup Co. in 1836. Wife, Polly, named in his LWT, mentions "all my children." LWT dtd 7/11/1838, pvd 9/6/1838 Clarke Co., Ga. Known children:

• Fielding Mapp Smith of Walton Co. Ga. m. Lucy Davis 11/11/1824 Elbert Co. Ga.
• Sarah Smith m. Aaron F. Nunnally, lived Clarke Co. in 1830.
• Edith Smith m. Dobbins.
• Nancy Smith m. James Walker of Troup Co.
• Polly Smith m. Henry Jackson, Itawamba Co., Miss.
• Susannah Smith m. John McCalpin of Greene Co., Ala.

JOSEPH SMITH, SR.

John Smith was listed on the 1805 Clarke Co. Land Lottery; drew in 1820 lottery, land in Irwin Co., granted 1821. Wife, Sarah. His LWT dtd Walton Co., Ga. 4/1839, stating he is "of advanced age" and naming his wife and children:

• Gilly Smith, wife of Robert W. Smith.
• Rebecca B. Smith m. William Thompson 1/17/1844 Walton Co. Ga. Issue: James Thompson, Young H. I. Thompson and Joseph Thompson.
• Anderson W. Smith, listed 1830 Harris Co. Census.
• David Smith, was left land in Pike Co., Ga. by his father.
• Elizabeth Smith m. William Weatherly 5/10/1811 Clarke Co., Ga., deed in 1839, at time of father's Will.
• Mary Smith m. Mr. Williams, deed at time of father's Will. Her issue:

1. Joseph Tarpley Williams
2. Mary Williams
3. Robert Harris Williams
4. Osborn Rogers Williams.

Sources: Clarke Co. Marriages; Walton Co,. Wills; Harris Co. Marriages; 1820 Ga. Land Lottery; Revolutionary War Pensions; Elbert Co. Marriages; Clarke Co. Wills.