collecting the seeds of a Smith tree
“…. unto Samuel Smith two hundred acres of land lying in Craven County on the south side of Neuse River beginning at a red oak by the river side …. to a sweet gum on the river side then down the river …. “ This is likely the earliest 'issued' patent for Samuel Smith Sr,... Continue Reading →
A little recap of history, in 1696 Bath County was created as an original county from the wilderness of Carolina. By 1705 Bath was divided into three precincts, Wickham, Archdale and Pamptecough. In 1712, Archdale Precinct was renamed to Craven (in honor of the 1st Earl of Craven – William Craven 1608 – 1697; one... Continue Reading →
On 6 May 1833, a Hardy Smith personally appeared in the Court of Ordinary of Laurens County, Georgia to obtain the benefit of a pension per the Act of Congress passed 7 June 1832. In his testimony, Hardy declared that he was 76 years old (presumably born 1757) and he was born on the waters... Continue Reading →
digging our roots 