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Notes/Quotes, Residence, Spouse, Child
--- "__Dec 22 1966...[William N.] (and) Fern [Smith]...Dear Folk (Jim) [and Amanda] (Smith), We found this much of the record of Daniel Smith who is the man you have the__Picture of...Love [signed]" [continuing] "__What we found out about the Smith pictures 'Daniel Smith born May 1 1807 in North Carolina while an infant moved ^to^ the state of Ohio with his parents and lived with them until 11 years of age then was "bound" to Joseph Coats until 21 years of age --- moved to Marion county Indiana at the age of 12 years In May 1828 was married to Nellie Harrison Lived with her for five years. She died there were no children by this union Second marriage to Abigal Hartley July 8 1834 10 children were born to this Union -- Five died The five that lived were David Smith Sally Lovell Nancy Gray John N. Smith Daniel Smith (W.N. Smith's father)__Daniel ^Smith^ and Abigal ^Smith^ moved to Adams township Hamilton County in 1835 and lived in this neighborhood until his death April 26 1893 aged 85 years 11 months and 26 days -- Joined M. E. church in Feb 1838 -- lived a Christian life ever since Abigal Smith departed this life April 14 1901 aged 84 years 9 mo and 28 days. She was a member of the M. E. Church and lived a consistent Christain until death..." [27DEC2002, original notecard, w/encl.]
...Carats designate Fern's additions. Parentheses are shown as they are in the genealogical material, but I have added them to the notecard at the beginning. Brackets enclose comments that I made for clarification. Double underscore begins a page. (See Daniel Smith, 1807-1893, for the complete letter.) JDS
...I believe "Old" Daniel being "bound" to Joseph Coats when 11 years old, which is the same year (1818) that "Grandpa" Daniel died, signifies the death of "Old" Daniel's mother who, were she living, would have kept the family together as so amply illustrated in "Grandpa" Daniel's will. Furthermore, James' inability to keep the family together could not destroy his hope for the best for his family members. No evidence of bond or guardianship has been discovered yet in this matter. JDS
--- Abner Smith to Jonathan Jay. "...being the one half of said Lot of land (after the decease of James Smith)... In Witnefs whereof the said Abner Smith and Hannah his wife have hereunto set there hands and seals..." 5 Mar 1847 -- 80 A, S1/2NE1/4, sec. 19, T4 R6E, Miami Co., OH (Source 3)
--- Daniel Smith to Hiram Pearson. "Daniel Smith of the County of Hamilton in the State of Indiana...quit claim...the one undivided half of the said South half of the quarter section...after the decease of James Smith, [word unclear] to the last will and Testament of my grandfather Daniel Smith decd... In witnefs whereof the said Daniel Smith has hereunto set his hand and seal...Daniel (his X mark) Smith {seal}...The State of Ohio Miami County SS Before me David Jenkins Justice of the Peace...personally came the within named Daniel Smith who I am satisfied is the person he represents himself to be." 3 Jun 1847 -- 80 A mol, S1/2NE1/4, sec. 19, T4 R6E, Miami Co., OH (Source 6)
--- We have deduced from Daniel Smith's will that James Smith married twice, and that the second wife was previously married to Mr. Adams. Support for this comes from the fact that Jacob Smith was of age in 1817, and Daniel's step-granddaughter, Elizabeth Adams, was given two years to claim her inheritance after he died. (Sources 1, 2, 5, & 7) JDS/MKF
--- This excerpt is transcribed from the original will (with wax seal) of Daniel Smith, filed 3rd May 1819 and recorded 10th May 1819 by Cornelius Westfall.
"Secondly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son James Smith, all the cleared land and improvements on the South half of the North East quarter of Section No. nineteen, Township No. four Range No. Six East, (lying and being in Concord Township and County and State aforesaid) during his natural life, I likewise give him all my wearing apparel -- Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my well beloved Grandsons (after the death of my son James Smith) namely Daniel & Abner Smith, all the Southern half of the North East quarter of Section above described to them and their heirs forever and ever Notwithstanding if either of them Should die in their minority it is my desire that my well beloved Grandson Jacob Smith should become heir to the deceased part or if both should die minors he Shall be heir to all my Said land -- Fourthly, I give and and bequeath to my two grandsons the following Books to be delivered to them when they arrive at lawful age, namely I give my family Bible to Daniel; Three Volumes History of the holy Scriptures I give to Abner Smith. -- Fifthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved Granddaughter Elizabeth Smith, the following articles to be delivered to her by my Executors when she arrives at lawful age, namely two volumes George Fox,s Journal, three pewter plates, three pewter basons, one pewter dish, and one Hackel and flat iron -- Sixthly I give and and[sic] bequeath to my Step granddaughter Elizabeth Adams three pewter plates if she demands them within two years after my death; if she does not I give them to my granddaughter Elizabeth Smith -- Seventhly it is my desire after my decease all my moveable property may be sold (except such as is before bequeathed) at publick sale and if there should be money left after my debts and funeral expenses are paid I desire it may be equally divided amongst all my Grand children or to be paid for Schooling them. I leave this to the discretion of my Executors. -- And lastly I nominate and appoint my friends David Jenkins Jur. and Benjamin Pearson Joint Executors of this my last will and Testament" (Source 7) JDS/MKF
... Excerpted from: "An account of the sales of the property of Daniel Smith decd at a publick vendue held the 19th June 1819 - viz,":
James Smith > shoe tools...$1.56, spectacles & case...$1.00, razor & strap...$.55, 1 draw knife...$1.00, [1] lot flax & tow thread...$1.28, 1 large pot...$3.05, 1 kettle...$4.50, 1 loom...$7.00, quil[l] wheel & swifts...$.28, spools...$.26, [1] lot old slays...$.66, [1] lot gear shafts...$.27 (Source 7) JDS/MKF
... In the Accounts envelope we found the following exhibits referencing James Smith:
No. 8 -- "The estate of Daniel Smith decd To James Smith ----- Dr To articles furnished and services rendered in nursing and taking care of said decd during his last illness $21.50 [signed] James Smith...1818...Recd June 19th 1821 of David Jenkins exr of Daniel Smith decd twenty one Dollars & fifty cents the amount of the above acct in full also the wearing apparel left me by sd decd [signed] James Smith...June 19th 1821...Miami Comm Pleas April term 1826 David Jenkins on his solemn affirmation made in open court saith that his testator Daniel Smith lay ill a long time before his death that James Smith within mentioned nursed & took care of him during the whole of that period, that affirmant was well acquainted with the nature & extent of the services rendered by the sd James Smith in attending Daniel Smith as afd & settled the within acct with James Smith, & affirmant believes the charge is a very moderate & reasonable one for the services so rendered by James Smith [signed] David Jenkins Affirmed Subscribed in open court April 14th 1826} Joseph H Crane Pres 1st Circt Ohio"
No. 9 -- "Six Months after Date we or either of us Promise to pay to Mary Jenkins Executrix of Joseph Thomson Deceased five Dollars and fifty one Cents for value Recd as witnefs our hands this Sixth Day of August AD. 1814 [signed] Daniel Smith [signed] Phinehas Jenkins Atest [signed] Jesse Miller ...Recd of the with in note three dollars...May the 22th [year unknown]...Recd of David Jenkins Jur Exr of Danl Smith decd sixty two & ½ cents on the within note [signed] Phinehas Jenkins...Nov 18th 1820...Recd of David Jenkins Exr of Daniel Smith decd two Dollars & fifty cents in full of the within...for Mary Hutchins...Oct 20th 1823 [signed] Phineas Jenkins...J Smith Note $5.51"
No. 11 -- "Recd of David Jenkins Exr of Danl Smith decd two Dollars for schooling Jacob & Moses Smith sons of James Smith ---- Jacob went to school forty three Days & Moses eighteen days...Novr 7th 1823 [signed] D Blue"
No. 12 -- "Recd of James Smith his Stat tax in full pd 1821 by David Jenkins .40 Cents January 1st 1822 [signed] John Young Clerk"
No. 13 -- "Recd of James Smith...80 Cents the full amount of his state and road tax for the year 1822 on 80 acres of third Rate Land being pt NE qt of S19 T4 and R6 E [signed] J. M. Skinner Dept. Collector M. C. ...29th day of October [year unknown]"
No. 14 -- "Recd...of David Jenkins eighty cents state & road tax on the South half of the N.E. qr of Section No 19 T4 Range 6 east charged to James Smith for 1823...Jany 1st 1824... [signed] Chas Morris Col M C"
No. 15 -- "Received of James Smith by D. Jenkins...65 Cents State and Road Tax for 1824, on 80 Acres 3 rate land; being pt NE Quarter of section No. 19 Town 4 and range 6=E...Joseph M. Skinner, Coll'r M C"
No. 17 -- "Received of James Smith by D. Jinkins...80 Cents, State and Road Tax for 1825, on 80 Acres 3 rate land; being pt NE Quarter of Section No. 19 Town 4 and range 6=E this 18 day of Nov 1825...J. M. Skinner Collector M C" (Source 7) JDS/MKF
... Considering item seven in "Grandpa" Daniel's will and exhibit no. 11 in the accounts envelope, we find that James was the father of Jacob and Moses Smith, whom might be thought of as infants at the time of Daniel Smith's decease. We have found no reason not to attribute them to [Mrs. Adams]*, James' second wife. For full information on Source 7, please see entries under Daniel* Smith (died 1818, Miami Co., OH). JDS/MKF
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