Richard (1) Smith

Abt 1600 - Bef 1660  (< 60 years)

• Name	Richard (1) Smith
  Birth	Abt 1600	England
  Gender	Male
  Anecdote	Mar 1620	James City Co, Virginia   [1]
  	Richard Smith came to Virginia in the (ITAL:)London Merchant(:ITAL) in March 1619/20. He was living at Pasbehaighs, James City, at the time of the census of 1623/4 and the muster of 1624/5. Soon, however, he moved to the Eastern Shore, where he had been granted, 18 Nov 1618, 200 acres on Occahannock Creek, and received a certificate for 100 acres in Accawmack County, 23 Sep 1639. The area where he resided became Northampton County and in his will, proved 31 Jan 1659/60, he mentioned 500 acres which he devised to his daughter "Alse" Smith and 450 acres left to his daughter Susan Smith. Since he devised to his daughter Alice by her maiden surname, Smith, and also referred to Nathaniel Bradford as his son-in-law (then meaning step-son), it seems clear Richard Smith had two wives, both dead when he wrote his will, one of whom was the mother of Alice and probably of Susan, and one who was a widow Bradford, mother of Nathaniel Bradford. Susan Smith was left the Linen which was her mother's.
  Muster	30 Jan 1624/25	Pasbehayghs Corporation, James City Co, Virginia   [2]
  	He was shown as Richard Smith who arrived in the London Marchant.
  Will - Mentioned in	8 Nov 1646	Northampton Co, Virginia   [3]
  	In her will Ann Howkins, widow, gave to Richard Smyth for his payne in my sickness my flockbedd and a pillow. To Thomas Stratton my plantation for four years betwixt the said Smyth and Stratton. To Francis Harvey the debt that Mr. Scarborough owes. To my godchild Elizabeth West one cow calf. To my godchild John Russell one cow calf. To Goodman Harlowe two barrels of corne, and a carpet to Charles Russell. To Margery Williams the wife of Henry Williams my stuffe gown and braner hatt. To Mary Buckland. To my kinsman William Gower a shoate which is with John Dandye. To Alice Bagwell the rest of my estate. To John Bagwell. To Thomas Bagwell. To Rebecca Bagwell one stuffe petticote. To John Dandy two bushels of meale in the hands of Mr. Robins, and the great iron kettle which was payed out of the estate of William Howkins. Henry Bagwell extr. Witt: John (X) Dandy, Thomas Stratton. (Note: On her deathbed Mrs. Hookins directed that a 16 gal. kettle be returned to its owner John Danby.)
  Land patented	24 Mar 1650	Occohannock Cr, Northampton Co, Virginia   [4]
  	Richard Smith was granted 500 acres in N'hamp Co at the head of Accahannock Cr., beging above the Indian Bridge bounding on the Southerne part of the Cr. for transportation of 10 persons: Eliza Bankes, Kath. Wood, Rebecca Moore, Ann Thrasher, David Williams, Owin Williams, Edward Martin, Ann Smith, Edward Reeves & Eliza. Jordaines.
  Oath to England	30 Mar 1651	Northampton Co, Virginia   [5]
  	He took the oath of allegiance to hereby engage and promise to be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords. He was shown as Richard Smyth. (NOTE: His name is either on the list in two places or there were two Richard Smythes.)
  Reference Identifier	Muster
  Record ID	54097
  Will	Bef 30 Jan 1659/60	Northampton Co, Virginia   [6]
  	To my son-in-law Nathaniel Bradford the 500 A. plantation whereon I now live, the land to run(sic) for Alce Smith and her children. And if the said Alce dies without issue then the said plantation to Nathaniel during his lifetime and then to her (Alce's) sister Susan Smith and her heirs. To my dau. Susan Smith 450 A. lying on the other side of the branch, one neck being called "James Davis' Neck" and the other "King Tomes Neck". To my dau. Susan the linen that was her mother's. To my dau. Alce Smith my little boy William East. To my dau. Susan Smith my servant John Major. To Edward Martin who was my servant, his diet until next October. To John Gorthine 4 barrels of Indian corn. To my servant John Fisher one year of his time, and to the little boy William East one year of his time. To Alphonsoe Ballis 200#t. My son-in-law Nathaniel Bradford and William Thorn to assist my dau. Susan. Witt: William Thorn, Nathaniel Bradford, Alphonsoe Ballis. (Note: The dau. Susan married Robert Richardson.)
  Death	Bef 30 Jan 1659/60	Northampton Co, Virginia   [6]
  	It was on this date that his will was proved.
  Person ID	I54097	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	27 Jan 2023

  
  

  Family	(--?--) (--?--),   b. Abt 1620   d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	Abt 1640
  Children	+ 1. Alice (2) Smith,   b. Abt 1640, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown + 2. Susan (3) Smith,   b. Abt 1642, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F26327	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Dorman, Adv of Purse & Person, 4th Ed, Vol 3, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc., 2007), p. 196 (Richard Smith Family), 940. [S887] John Frederick Dorman, Dorman, Adv of Purse & Person, 4th Ed, Vol 1, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 2004), p. 26 (Muster of Jame City), 887. [S497] Marshall, James H. Wills & Adm N'hamp Co,1632-1802, (Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1994), p. 21 (will of Ann Howkins), 497. [S893] Nugent, Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol I, (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.), p. 204 (Richard Smith, 500 acres in N'hamp co), 893. [S497] Marshall, James H. Wills & Adm N'hamp Co,1632-1802, (Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1994), p. 34 (Oath to be faithful to the Commonwealth of England), 497. [S497] Marshall, James H. Wills & Adm N'hamp Co,1632-1802, (Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1994), p. 60 (undated will of Richasrd Smith), 497.