collecting the seeds of a Smith tree
Abraham Mott Jr (the Third) was born circa 1806 (btw 2 Jun 1805 - 31 May 1806) likely in Screven County, Georgia. It is presumed that his parents were residing in Screven County at the time of his birth (derived from Screven County DB A:402). He was the second son of Abraham Mott Sr (the... Continue Reading →
In the mysteries of family lore, the figure of Charlotte Mott Smith looms large, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. According to legend, she was believed to be of Native American descent, with her son, Richard Isaiah Smith, purportedly born on a reservation in Florida. The narrative is further embellished by documents from a grandmother's bible,... Continue Reading →
The parents of Isaiah Smith Sr are to this day still undertermined. This brickwall has been a formidable advisary in my genealogy research. I have found sections of this brickwall that have broken and I have been able to peer through the cracks to see some images of Isaiah Smith Sr's ancestors by means of... Continue Reading →
digging our roots 