John Smith wrote his will on March 7, 1748 and it was recorded on December 17, 1748. He devises to son William, lands on Matchapungo River and Slade's Creek; sons Thomas, James, Benjamin, and John plantations to each;son Samuel land known as Mouse Harbor;mentions daughters Martha and Elizabeth.Wife and Executrix is Mary. Witnesses are Jonathan and Catherine Jasper, Uriah Collins.[1]
Martha Smith is further mentioned in the 1751 Hyde County will of Robert Barlow. November 24, 1751 recorded March Court 1752. Foster Jarvis, Dinah Smith Martha Smith daughter of john Smith deceased. William Silvester. Sister Hannah McWilliams William Silvester, Executor. Test Benj Russell Joel Bartie[2]
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