Descendants of Nathan Smith of North Carolina

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Stephen (1Nathan) Smith, Sr. of Georgia

Stephen Smith was born in about 1765 in Cumberland Co NC. His name has been recorded as both Zaline and Zopher. However for further reference, he will be simply known as Stephen. Stephen is believed to have served in the Spartan Regiment of Spartanburg Co SC sometime before the end of the Revolutionary War.

In about 1790 probably in Moore Co NC, Stephen married someone named Jemima b. c. 1775. Reportedly, she was Jemima Kees. But, this has yet to be proven. We know from looking at the 1820 Lawrence Co and the 1830 Franklin Co MS censuses that Jemima was born between 1775 and 1779. With date of birth for son Nathan as 1790, this makes Jemima a fifteen year-old bride.

Before 1795, Stephen and Jemima migrated with their extended family to what was then Franklin Co GA, establishing the Nathan Smith Settlement in the vicinity of Hollingsworth, Franklin (now Banks) Co GA.

In September 1798, Stephen signed the petition to the Governor of Georgia requesting relief from the boundary dispute with the Indians. Possibly because he knew this was a lost cause, he also purchased land on Hutson Creek in Franklin Co GA. We know of Stephen's departure from the settlement from Col. Wofford's 1804 list of inhabitants of the Nathan Smith Settlement where Stephen's name was annotated with an "R" indicating that he had removed/migrated by the time of the enumeration. By this time, Stephen and family were probably living on the Hutson Creek property.

Stephen's migration date to Mississippi is set by two events: 1) the 9/21/1811 sale of the Hutson Creek property in Franklin Co 2) on 10/16/1813 Stephen's daughter Polly married Wyatt Allgood in Marion Co MS.

This Smith Family is first found in the 1816 Lawrence Co MS Census. We find enumerated Stephen and ten children but no spouse. In the 1818 census, we find again a spouse of the appropriate age. In the 1820 Lawrence Co MS Census, we find Stephen with the oldest female born after 1775. But in the 1830 Lawrence Co MS Census, we find another female of the appropriate age. From these conflicting records, there are two possibilities, either Jemima died before 1816 and there was another female in the house between marriages, or Jemima lived past the 1830 Lawrence Co MS Census. However, neither account is proven. 

On 5/18/1841 in Franklin Co MS, Stephen married Elizabeth Putnam b. c. 1800. There is an oral history which states Elizabeth married Stephen for his money and property. Therefore, Stephen sold off or gave away a considerable amount of property before the marriage.

Stephen lived the remainder of his life in Lawrence Co MS, dying in 1846. Stephen is buried at Friendship Baptist Church, Lawrence (now Lincoln) Co MS.

The Spartan Regiment, Revolutionary War
Latter known as Roebuck’s Regiment: Spartanburg Co SC
Zopher Smith
Cumberland Co NC Abstracts of Wills:
Will of Ebenezer Folsom. Wife Edith. Exec: sons Isreal, Nathaniel and William.
Wit: John Bohannon, Henry Stephenson, and Stephen Smith.
Males Born
After		 # Smith Females # Smith
18+   1 Stephen

All

 2 Jemima
Nancy
17- 1778 1 Nathan
Moore Co NC Land Entries (1784-1797):
#512. Nov. 20, 1792. Stephen Smith enters 50 ac; includes Lunsford's improvement on a branch of Dry Creek; warrant issued.

Franklin Co GA Deed Book LLL, p 65-66 (missing):
1796 Stephen Smith purchased from Thomas Gregg acreage on the Hutson River in Franklin Co GA
Franklin Co GA Deeds:
Dtd 22 April, 1796. Rec 24 Aug 1796.
Phillip Shelley of Franklin Co. to Stephen Smith of aforesaid. In cons. of 36 pds., conveys 200 ac. in Franklin Co. on Thrashers Crk. a branch of Tugalo Riv. adj. Carnes.
Wit: Richard Downes, Jesse Smith, Jeremiah Spark JP.
Franklin Co GA Deed Book OOO, pg. 73:
Dtd 14 June 1802. Rec 27 Oct., 1803.
Thomas Gragg and wife Anne to Joseph Holcomb of Franklin Co on water of Hudson Riv,; adjacent Stephen Smith, Lewis Dickson, Benson Henry, being a part of 1200 ac. granted to said Gregg by Gov. George Matthews. Warranted against all claims except the Indian Claim.
Signed Tho's Gregg, Anne Gregg. Wit: Nimrod House, John McDavid. Sam'l Payne JP.

Franklin Co GA Deed Book OO, p 70-71:
Dtd 18 Feb, 1803. Rec Oct. 5, 1803.
Thomas Gregg and wife Anna of Elbert Co GA to Nathan Smith. In cons. of $100, conveys 262 ac. in Franklin Co on Hudson Riv., adj. Nail, Gregg, and Stephen Smith. Warranted against all but the Indian claim.
Signed: Thos Gregg, Anne Gregg. Wit: John McGowen, Nimrod House, Jno. Cunningham JP
Hudson's River, Frontier of Franklin County, 14th of April 1804

To whom it concerns:

Whereas Lewis Dickens, Caleb Dickinson, Nathan Horn, and Lewis Jones hath made known to us the Subscribers, of their intention in Removing to the westward of the Cumberland mountains with their families; and that it is two Hundred miles more or less in the distance of their journey, to pass through the Cherokee Nation; and that is considered that it will be much to their safety to obtain a Passport for the purpose.

We certify that all the Men above named are honest and good citizens, that they have for a considerable (time) declared their intentions of their Removal; and we believe that they have settled their affairs and dealings with all Persons in this part of the Countey.

Signed: Stephen Smith, Benson Henry, etc.

Franklin Co GA Deed Book MM, p 3-4:
Dtd 28 Mar., 1811. Rec 10 Sept., 1814.
Stephen Smith to Joseph Holcom, both of Franklin Co. In cons. $600, conveys $265 ac. in Franklin Co. on south side of Hudson Fork of Broad Riv. whereon said Smith lives, adj. James Renfroe, Joseph Holcome, and a 1200 ac. tract granted to Thomas Gragg and Joel Doss 17 Mar. 1786 which was registered in Secretary's Office in Book TTT in folio 595.
Signed Stephen Smith, Jemima Smith. Wit: James Stegler, Perry Kees, James Little JP.
Males Born
After		 # Smith Females # Smith
21+   1 Stephen 21+

 1

 Jemima
20- 1778  2 Nicholas
James Allen		 20- 4 Margaret
Elizabeth
Jemima
Unknown
Males Born
After		 # Smith Females Born
After		 # Smith
45+   1 Stephen 45+   0  
25-44 1775 0   25-44 1775 1 Jemima
18-25 1795 0   18-25 1795 0  
16-18 1802 1 Nicholas 10-18 1805 1 Margaret
10-15 1805 2 James Allen
Unknown
to 10 1810 1 Unknown to 10 1810 2 Elizabeth
Jemima
Males Born After # Smith Females Born After # Smith
100+   0   100+   0  
to 100 1730 0   to 100 1730 0  
to 90 1740 0   to 90 1740 0  
to 80 1750 0   to 80 1750 0  
to 70 1760 0   to 70 1760 0  
to 60 1770 1 Stephen to 60 1770 1 Jemima
to 50 1780 0   to 50 1780 0  
to 40 1790 1 Nicholas to 40 1790 0  
to 30 1800 1 James Allen to 30 1800 2 Patsy Case
Priscilla Allgood
to 20 1810 0   to 20 1810 0  
to 15 1815 1 Unknown to 15 1815 1 Unknown
to 10 1820 0   to 10 1820 1 Unknown
to 5 1825 0   to 5 1825 3 Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Males Born After

#

Smith

 Females Born After # Smith
100+ 0 100+ 0
to 100 1740 0 to 100 1740 0
to 90 1750 0 to 90 1750 0
to 80 1760 1 Stephen to 80 1760 0
to 70 1770 0 to 70 1770 0
to 60 1780 0 to 60 1780 0
to 50 1790 0 to 50 1790 0
to 40 1800 0 to 40 1800 0
to 30 1810 0 to 30 1810 0
to 20 1820 0 to 20 1820 0
to 15 1825 0 to 15 1825 0
to 10 1830 0 to 10 1830 0
to 5 1835 0 to 5 1835 0
Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith
Lawrence Co MS Probate:
Written 8/4/1844. Probated 9/28/1846.
This last will and testament of Stephen Smith of the county of Lawrence and state of Mississippi . .
First I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth all my lands and the crops thereon consisting of 200 acres lying on the waters of Bogue Chitto being the SW Quarter of Section 22 and the NW Quarter of Section 22 all in Township 7 Range 7E - being the place where I now reside.
I give and bequeath to my grandson Nicholas one feather bed.
I give and bequeath unto my said wife Elizabeth all my other beds and household furniture of every description also my horses, cattle, hogs, waggon, and oxen and all my farming utensils.
And lastly as to all the residue and remainder of my personal estate goods and chattels of what kind and nature soever, I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife Elizabeth whom I hereby appoint to be executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. Whereof I have set my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-four.
Signed: Stephen Smith
Signed, sealed, published and declard by the above named Stephen Smith to be his last will and testament in the presence of  us who have here unto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator.
Signed Samuel Pepper, sam'l Jayne, Gwin Pepper.

    Children

    1. Nathan Smith b. 1790 Moore Co NC

    2. Nancy Smith

Franklin Co GA Deed Book ?, p 30:
Dtd 14 Sept., 1811. Rec 9 Nov., 1815.
Perry Keys of Franklin Co. to Nathan Smith of same. In cons. of $300, conveys 144 1/2 ac. in Franklin Co. on Hudson Riv. above the old boundary line in what is called Wofford's Settlement, adj. Moses Crawford and William Boling.
Wit: Arch'd Ritchey, Joseph Hamilton JP.
Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith

    3. Mary "Polly" Smith

Jacob Kees was declared guardian of Priscilla Allgood in 1813.
Marion Co MS Marriages: 1813
Allgood, Wyatt and Polly Smith married 16 October, 1813
Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith

    4. Isham Smith

Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith		 
1850 Rankin Co MS Census
DW  FN  LAST  FIRST     AGE SEX Occup.   BIRTH
===============================================
19  19  Smith Isam      54  M   Farmer   Ga
              Sarah     55  F            S Ca
              Isaiah    18  M            Miss
              Tel*thas  16 F             Miss

    5. Sarah Smith

Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith

    6. Nicholas Smith

Lawrence Co MS Marriages: 1822
Smith, Nicholas married Case, Patsy on 24 Oct 1822
Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith
Estate of Nicholas Smith. Probated in 1843. (Brother) James A. Smith and (Brother-in-law) Isaac East were Administrators. The children and his widow were all required to sign a land deed at his probate.

    7. Margaret "Peggy" Smith

Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith, [heirs of] Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith

    8. Elizabeth Smith

Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith

    9. James Allen Smith

Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 James A. SMITH   Self   D   Male   W   72   GA   Farmer   NC   NC 
 Belviden A. SMITH   Dau   S   Female   W   35   MS   House Keeping   GA   MS 

    10. Jemima A. Smith

Lawrence Co MS Deed Book D, p. 64:
Dtd 12/1/1840. Rec 2/27/1841.
The State of Mississippi, Lawrence County
. . .I, Stephen Smith. . .grant and confirm unto the heirs. . .Nancy Kees, Nathan Smith, Polly Allgood, Sally Delishment, Isham Smith, Nicholas Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith, Margaret East, Elizabeth East, James A. Smith, and Jemima Smith. . . .
His mark: Stephen Smith

Generation #3

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