Sarah (Unknown) Smith (abt. 1740)

Born about 1740 in Ireland

Descendants

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Biography

• I entered a profile for Sarah Smith based on what I thought was reliable information, but have since concluded that it is highly speculative. Hugh certainly had a wife in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. Her name may have been Sarah, or it may have been Jane, or it may have been something else!^[1]

• Sarah must have been born around 1740^[2]

• Hugh Smith and his wife had at least 5 children, all born in Ireland -
  • Rebecca (Smith) Lavender 1759-18?? SC
  • Robert Smith 1760-1853 GA
  • Margaret (Smith) Lavender 1761-1826 SC
  • David Smith 1765-1843 SC
  • William Smith 1766-1861 AL
  • However, Hugh acquired 450 acres on 3 Dec 1772, which means he claimed 7 children (100 acres for himself, plus 50 per child)

• Hugh and his 5 children emigrated to South Carolina probably in 1772, and you can read more about that on his Geni.com profile (see link below).

• Sarah may have come with them, but I could not find any evidence of that. Only Hugh and children are ever mentioned, never his wife. Others seem to feel his wife came with him, but I can't see why.^[3]

Sources

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• Hugh Smith on Geni.com - research by Debra Lavender