collecting the seeds of a Smith tree
Continued from Part 1 Following the clues left behind in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Hardy Smith can be found having migrated to Georgia. Observing the migration to Georgia of Hardy's Cumberland County neighbors and acquaintances (those living on the Black River and nearby Buie & McNeill Creek, as well as in Johnston County), it warrant's... Continue Reading →
This is the life timeline of Hardy Smith, as interpreted, based on connecting historical documents, circumstantial information and affiliation to other known individuals. Hardy Smith's testimony in open court on 6 May 1833 as part of his Pension Application process, Hardy stated he was 76 and was born on the waters of Neuse River Johnston... 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 