Benjamin Smith (1745)

Born 7 Jul 1745 in Dutchess, New York Colony

Ancestors

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Biography

Benjamin was a Friend (Quaker)

Benjamin was born on 7d 5m 1745 [7 Jul 1745] in Dutchess, New York.^[1] He was the son of Richard Smith and Dorothy (Potter) Smith.^[1]

He was disowned by the Oblong monthly meeting on 17d 9m 1767 [17 Sep 1767] for marrying out of unity.^[2]

Birth and Siblings

Children of Richard and Dorothy Smith:^[1]

• Judah Smith b. 16 of 11m, 1733.
• Joseph Smith b. 15 of 9m, 1736.
• Rachel Smith b. 20 of 9m, 1738.
• Mary Smith b. 21 of 2m, 1740.
• Benjamin Smith b. 7 of 5m, 1745.
• Elizabeth Smith b. 12 of 11m, 1751.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Quaker Births From Oblong Monthly Meeting, Dutchess County, New York, LDS Film # 873511, Records of Josephine Frost, Transcribed by Debbie Axtman, Pages 13-16
2. ↑ James E. Hazard Index, The Records of New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends at Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College.; Call Number O 373; Volume 1.6; Page 225; ID 2291 .