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JASPER SMITH



Jasper Smith was from Virginia. Wife, Rebecca. His Will dated 12/1/1790, probated 5/19/1791 Elbert County, Georgia, naming wife, Rebeckah, and "her son, Thomas." Also, other children. Jasper Smith was murdered 3-5-1791 in Elbert Co. According to the Southern Centinenial and Universal Gazette dated 3-5-1791. Augusta Chronicle dated 3/5/1791, "February 22, James Meredith was executed for the murder of Jasper Smith in Elbert County. Children:
Sources: Elbert Co. Wills; Coweta Co. Wills; Wilkes Co. Deeds; 1805 Georgia Land Lottery; Elbert Co. Deeds; Elbert Co. Wills; Franklin Co. Deeds.