Charles Smith (abt. 1635 - 1706)

Born about 5 Jul 1635 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Frances (Pate) Smith — married 11 Feb 1656 (to 1693) in St Margaret, Westminster, Middlesex, England

Died 11 May 1706 at about age 70 in Ashby Folville, Leicestershire, England

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Biography

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Charles Smith was born in England.

Sir Charles Smith was a member of the aristocracy in England.

Birth and Baptism

Charles Smith was born about July 5, 1635 possibley in Leicester, Leicestershire, England (or in Harting, Sussex where he was baptised), son of Charles Smith (1598–1665) and Elizabeth Caryll (~1603–1658) This was during the reign of Charles 1st just before the Civil War
Charles, son of Charles Smith, was born on 5 July 1635 and baptised in Harting, Sussex, England.^[1] where his mothers family lived.

Family and Early Life

Charles's father Charles Smith was created Lord Carington 13th October, and Viscount 4th November 1643 by Charles 1st He had six daughters. He was murdered by one of his servants for plunder, age 67 in Pontoise, Aisne, Picardie, France.^[2] His brother Sir John Smith was knighted by Charles I on the battlefield of Edge Hill in 1642 for recovering with his own hands the Royal Standard from the Parliamentarians.

Charles Smith's sibling were:

• Francis Smith (1621–1701) Francis Lord Carington buried at ashby april 7 1701 = Juliana dau of Sir Tho Walmesly of Dunkenbaigh co Lancaster knt (1st wife) (they had Charles died an Infant) = Anne dau of William Herbert 5th marquis of Powis (2nd wife) died may 11 1741
• Carryll Smythe Abt 1623 of,Ashby Folville,Leicestershire,England
• John Smith or Carrington Male about 1625 – Deceased of Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire
• Mary Smith-Carrington Female about 1627 – 16 November 1642 of Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England ??
• Francisca Ann Carrington Smythe Female 1628 – 1701??
• Anne Smith or Carrington Female about 1630 – Deceased of Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England??
• John Smith Male 25 September 1631 – Deceased Christening 25 SEP 1631 South Harting,Sussex,England??^[3]
• Elizabeth Smith or Carrington Female about 1632 – Deceased of Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England??
• Catherine Barbara Smith Female 3 April 1633 – Deceased Christening 03 APR 1633 South Harting,Sussex,England??
• Margaret Smith (~1640–1674) Margaret Baroness Carrington- Smith Female about 1635 – 28 February 1674
• Elizabeth Smith Female February 1636 – Deceased Christening FEB 1636 South Harting,Sussex,England
• William Smith Male 24 June 1638 – Deceased Christening 24 JUN 1638 South Harting,Sussex,England

John Nichols The History And Antiquities of the County of Leicesterhas the following.
Page 28: He was succeeded by his brother Charles ... died may 1706 without male issue.the title became extinct: but the estate in greater part came to his kinsman Francis Carington of Afton in Shropshire who in 1730 was seated at Wooton Wawen which is now the property of Edward Smyth bart of Langley co. Salop who obtained it by marrying the only daughter of Peter Herford whose lady was the widow of the late mr carington
Page 29: Sir Charles Smith knt. created Baron Carington 31 Oct and Viscount 4 Nov killed in France Feb 1664 age 66 = Elizabeth Dau of Sir John Carnil of South Harting co. Sussex knt. Children (1) Francis Lord Carington buried at ashby april 7 1701 = Juliana dau of Sir Tho Walmesly of Dunkenbaigh co Lancaster knt (1st wife) (they had Charles died and Infant) = Anne dau of William Herbert 5th marquis of Powis (2nd wife) died may 11 1741 (2) Carril (3) John (4) Charles Lord Carington buried Ashby May 17 1706 = Francis Dau of Sir Jon Pate of sylonby knt d 1693 -- A Daughter Died May 2 1754. (5) Mary (6) Lucy (7) Anne (8) Margaret (9) Mary ^[4]

Marriage

Charles (20) married Frances Pate (27) (born before 1628 in Warwickshire, England;^[5] daughter of Sir John Pate Bt and Elizabeth (Skipwith) Pate) on February 11, 1656 in London, England. Place Westminster Church name St Margaret Register type) Other Transcript Marriage date 11 Feb 1656/7 Groom forename Charles Groom surname SMITH Bride forename Frances Bride surname PATE Groom father forename Charles Groom father surname SMITH Bride father forename John Bride father surname PATE Notes Groom yr surv s of Charles (Smith) 1st Viscount Carrington, by Elizabeth, dau of Sir John Caryll, of South Harting, co. Sussex, knt; succ his el bro, Francis (who d sp) as 3rd viscount, 1701; bur at Ashby Folville, andhis will pr 17 May 1706. Groom alias Smith . Bride 2nd dau and co-h of Sir John Pate, of Sisonby, co. Leicester, 1st bart., by Elizabeth (1st wife), dau of Sir William Skipwith, of Coates, co. Leicester, knt.; d 15 july 1693, and bur at Ashby Folville.^[6] and Frances Pate (daughter of John Pate esq of Sisonby in Leicestershire who was created a Baronet in 1643) m, to Charles forth son of Charles Lord Carrington. and d. 1693 ^[7] He succeeded as the 3rd Viscount Carrington of Burford, in the Province of Connaught [I., 1643] circa April 1701. He succeeded as the 3rd Baron Carrington of Wotton, co. Warwick [E., 1643] circa April 1701. On his death, all of his titles became extinct.1^[8]

Death

Charles died on May 11, 1706 in Leicester, aged 70. He was buried on 17 May 1706 in Ashby Folville, Leicestershire, England.^{[9] [10] [11]} The Visitation of the County of Leicester in the Year 1619 shows the Smith-Carrintons at Ashby Folville. ^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004428121; FHL microfilm: 918470
   FamilySearch Record: N5XW-RX7 (accessed 9 January 2024)
   Charls Smith born on 5 Jul 1635, son of Charls Smith, in Harting, Sussex, England.
2. ↑ Sir Charles Smith was created Baron Carington of Wootton in 1643 and Viscount Carington of Barrefore 4 days later. He suffered greatly for his loyalty to his king and to his Church, being a Roman Catholic, and when his estates were sequestered in 1646 he went to live abroad, but returned to England at the Restoration. He was murdered by his valet in 1665 at Pontoise and buried there. [1]
3. ↑ "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2QW-P8D1 : 7 December 2017), John Smith, 1631.
4. ↑ Nichols, John, 1745-1826. The History And Antiquities of the County of Leicester. London: J. Nichols, 17951811. The History And Antiquities of the County of Leicester
5. ↑ THE PEERAGE 208221
   • Reade, Compton. The Smith Family, Being A Popular Account of Most Branches of The Name (Elliot Stock, London, 1904) Page 88.
6. ↑ County Middlesex Place Westminster Church name St Margaret Register type) Other Transcript Marriage date 11 Feb 1656/7 Groom forename Charles Groom surname SMITH Bride forename Frances Bride surname PATE Groom father forename Charles Groom father surname SMITH Bride father forename John Bride father surname PATE Notes Groom yr surv s of Charles (Smith) 1st Viscount Carrington, by Elizabeth, dau of Sir John Caryll, of South Harting, co. Sussex, knt; succ his el bro, Francis (who d sp) as 3rd viscount, 1701; bur at Ashby Folville, andhis will pr 17 May 1706. Groom alias Smith . Bride 2nd dau and co-h of Sir John Pate, of Sisonby, co. Leicester, 1st bart., by Elizabeth (1st wife), dau of Sir William Skipwith, of Coates, co. Leicester, knt.; d 15 july 1693, and bur at Ashby Folville. Transcribed by Lynda Shelton File line number 3436 Middlesex : Westminster : St Margaret : Transcript : "Parish Register" database, FreeREG FreeREG : viewed 6 Jan 2024 marriage Charles Smith to Frances Pate 11 Feb 1656/7
7. ↑ See Pate of Sisonby, p. 421. A more clear and readable copy may be found on p. 403 of the 2nd Edition (1841) at Hathi Trust here.[2]
8. ↑ ↑ Burke, John. A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies of England (London: Scott, Webster & Geary, 1838).[3]
9. ↑ Burial: "England, Leicestershire Parish Registers, 1533-1991", database with images
   citing Page: 1; Affiliate Name: Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland; Digital film/folder number: 101724528; FHL microfilm: 101724528; Image number: 5
   FamilySearch Record: QP4Q-737T (accessed 9 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS38-Z48J
   Charles Lord Carrington burial (died in 1706) on 17 May 1706 in Ashby Folville, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom.
10. ↑ FamilySearch
11. ↑ England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858", database with images
    PROB 11: Will Registers > 1705-1712 > Piece 488: Eedes, Quire Numbers 88-132 (1706)
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 9 January 2024)
    Caroli Carington.
12. ↑ The Visitation of the County of Leicester in the Year 1619

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