John Smith (1748 - 1826)

Born 20 Sep 1748 in England

Descendants

Died 17 May 1826 at age 77 in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

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Biography

John Smith was born September 9, 1748, in England and immigrated to America prior to the American Revolutionary War. John enlisted as a Matross in the company of Captain Edward Gale, under the command of Major Fulford, of the Maryland Line. Search Results Featured snippet from the web A matross was a soldier of artillery, who ranked next below a gunner. The duty of a matross was to assist the gunners in loading, firing and sponging the guns. They were provided with firelocks, and marched with the store-wagons, acting as guards. In the United States Army, a matross ranked as a private of artillery. ^[1]

After the War, both John and his wife, Sarah Tydings received pension numbers. His military pension was S*W4070 and her widow's pension was *W4340. John is honored by the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution as DAR Ancestor #A201082. Application for membership in the Society of the DAR has been made by the descendants of their daughter Mary Ann Smith, who married Levi Wayson. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ARCHIVES OF MD,VOL 18, P 579
2. ↑ DAR Ancestor #A201082