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 →
John W Smith
This post was originally published on 3 November 2018 and is being revised based on newly discovered information (20210828). John W Smith was born about 1813, presumed by inductive reasoning, in Washington County, Georgia. An alternate case can be made for Wilkinson County, Georgia. See article for Isaiah Smith Sr. John's grandparents and uncles started... Continue Reading →