Tracing Edward Smith: From Georgia Roots to Mississippi Branches

Edward Smith was born ca 1798 presumably in Warren County, Georgia. This is based on where his father Benjamin Smith Sr was living in 1798. Edward Smith married Nancy Banister on 23 May 1819 in Pulaski County, Georgia. Source: Georgia County Marriage Records , 1828-1978. The Georgia Archives. Interestingly, Edward Smith's father Benjamin Smith Sr's... Continue Reading →

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Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith was likely born in Johnston County, North Carolina ca 1752. He is the son of John Smith Sr. John Smith Sr was living in an area of Johnston County near Swift Creek that became Wake County in 1771. On 7 July 1778 John Smith Sr made a claim on 300 acres of land... Continue Reading →

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