Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameJohn Smith 
Deathabt Jan 1840
Documentation
John Smith was named an executor in the 1 October 1806 will of Mace Clements, proved 16 February 1807. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, page 7.]
John Smith was mentioned in the 3 June 1828 will of his fatherin-law, John Dunn, proved 15 September 1828. John Smith and John H Smith the nominal executors renounce their right of executorship, whereupon the motion of Peter J Derieux a certificate was granted him in order to his obtaining letters of administration, with bond in the penalty of $20,000, securities Charles Bray, James Croxton Jr. and Thomas Pilcher. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, pages 286–288.]
On 31 December 1829, the slaves belonging to the estate of John Dunn, deceased, were divided into equal lots to John Smith and to Letty Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 56.]
On 2 January 1830, John Smith, John H. Smith and Charles C. Smith entered into a bond of $2,102 payable to Peter J. Derieux, adminsitrator with the will annexed of John Dunn deceased. Whereas Peter Derieux has delivered to John Smith, in right of his wife Polly Smith, as a legatee under the will of John Dunn, her proportion of the slaves of John Dunn — Dick, Hannah and child, Cyrus, James, Susanna, William and Fanny — and whereas claims against John Dunn may hereafter be brought against Peter J. Derieux, and if the estate should not be sufficient to pay those claims, then John Smith, John H. Smith and Charles C. Smith shall refund to Peter J. Derieux sufficient money to satisfy the claim. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 66.]
On 2 January 1830, William S. Croxton entered into a bond of $300 payable to Peter J. Derieux, adminsitrator with the will annexed of John Dunn deceased. Whereas Peter Derieux has delivered to Sophronia Smith, granddaughter of John Dunn a small negro girl named Chloe a daughter of Hannah; whereas William S. Croxton has since intermarried with Sophronia Smith; and whereas claims against John Dunn may hereafter be brought against Peter J. Derieux — if the estate should not be sufficient to pay those claims, then William S. Croxton shall refund to Peter J. Derieux sufficient money to satisfy the claim. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 67.]
On 21 May 1832, a deed was executed between William Croxton of the Parish of South Farnham and County of Essex of the one part, and John Smith in right of his wife Polly Smith and Letty Dunn of the same parish and county of the other part. Whereas Caty Dunn and Richard Croxton by their deed bearing date the 20th October 1821 and recorded in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Essex the said Caty Dunn did sell and convey among other property a tract of land situated in the parish of South Farnham and County of Essex containing eighteen acres more or less which tract of land the said Caty inherited from her father Thomas Crutcher; and the said Richard Croxton (who is a son of William Croxton deceased and the said Caty) did sell and convey among other property his portion of one fifth part of the lands held by the said Caty who was Caty Croxton widow of William Croxton deceased as her dower in the lands of the said William Croxton deceased dower consists of a tract of land situated in the parish and County aforesaid containing about twenty three acres unto the said William Croxton his heirs and assigns forever. In Trust nevertheless with full power and authority to the said William Croxton his heirs and assigns whenever he or they should think proper or he or they should be required by John Dunn to whom the sum of money mentioned in the said deed was secured to be paid to sell the property in the said deed Conveyed or such part thereof as should be necessary for the purpose of satisfying and paying the sum of money in the said deed mentioned with any interest that may beh accrued thereon the said William Croxton his heirs or assigns giving at least ten days notice of such sale at the Courthouse door of the County of Essex on some Court day and at one or more public places in the said County — And the said William Croxton having been required so to do by the said John Dunn did after having given notice of the sale as required in the said deed proceeded to sell to the highest bidder for Cash the property in the said deed conveyed and did sell the aforesaid tract of land containing eighteen acres more or less and the said John Dunn became the purchaser, and did also sell the said Richard Croxtons portion of one fifth part of the dower land held by the said Caty Dunn as aforesaid and the said John Dunn became the purchaser, and whereas the said John Dunn departed this life without having obtained of the said William Croxton any conveyance of the said lands and whereas it appears from the Testament and last Will of the said John Dunn recorded in the County Court of Essex that the said Polly Smith and Letty Dunn are intitled to the said lands — Now this Indenture witnesseth that the said William Croxton for and in consideration of the premises and of the full amount of the purchase money for the said lands paid to him by the said John Dunn in his lifetime and in further consideration of one dollar paid to him paid by John Smith in right of his wife Polly Smith and Letty Dunn sells to John Smith in right of his wife Polly Smith and Letty Dunn the tract of land herein mentioned containing 18 acres more or less which Caty Dunn inherited from her father Thomas Crutcher, and Richard Croxton’s portion of one fifth part of the lands held by Caty Dunn who was Caty Croxton widow of William Croxton deceased as her dower containing about twenty three acres. Signed William Croxton. No witnesses. On 21 May 1832, acknowledged by William Croxton and ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 43, pages 579–581.]
The will of John Smith of Southfarnham Parish and County of Essex was dated 27 May 1839. To son John Hancock Smith part of land lying on the Smith side of Chaney’s swamp. To son Samuel N Smith the balance of land lying on the south side of Chaney’s swamp. Whereas I gave to my son Charles C Smith by deed in February 1835 a parcel of land, if he is not living at the time of my decease then I give the land to sons John H Smith, William F Smith and Samuel N Smith. To son Samuel N Smith part of my land lying on the north side of Cheney’s swamp, provided nevertheless that out of the Land last herein given to Samuel N Smith, is expected and reserved the part whereon the Methodist Meetinghouse stands, and the land appropriated for the purpose of the Meeting house. To son John H Smith part of my land lying on the north side of Cheaney’s swamp. To daughter Sophronia Ann Croxton the balance of my land lying on the north side of the middle of the Canal in Cheaney’s swamp. To daughter Sophronia Ann Croxton two negro boys Tom and Cyrus, and the sum of $500. To John H Smith negroes Lucy, Dilcey, George, Jenny and Winney. To Charles C Smith negroes James, Betsy, Sally, Susanna, Mary, Franklin, Henry and Major. To son William Francis Smith, negroes Benjamin, William, Jefferson, Melinda, Rebecca, Richmond and Peggy. To Samuel N Smith negroes Moses, Adam, Tulip and Gabriel. To William F Smith negro girl Maria. Son John H Smith to be executor. Signed Jno Smith. Witnesses: Amos Cauthorn, Heritage H. Cauthorn, Robt T Shackelford, Thomas Greenwood. On 17 February 1840, proved by Amos Cauthorn, Heritage H Cauthorn, Robert T. Shackelford and Thomas Greenwood. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 442–444.]
On 17 February 1840, John H. Smith, William Smith and Amos Cauthorn were bound in the penalty of $20,000 for John H. Smith’s executorship of the estate of John Smith, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 444–445.]
On 25 February 1840, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of John Smith, deceased, was made by Richard L. Covington, James Wright, and P. J. Derieux. Includes Thomas, Cyrus, Lucy, Dilcy & Child Winny, George, Jerry, James, Betsey, Sally, Susanna & Child Henry, Mary, Franklin, Major, Benjamin, William, Jefferson, Melinda & Child Maria, Rebecca, Richmond, Peggy, Moses, Adam, Tulip & Child Martha, and Gabriel. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 477–479.]
On 27 February 1840, sales of the estate of John Smith were made. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 482–486.]
John Smith was mentioned in the 3 June 1828 will of his fatherin-law, John Dunn, proved 15 September 1828. John Smith and John H Smith the nominal executors renounce their right of executorship, whereupon the motion of Peter J Derieux a certificate was granted him in order to his obtaining letters of administration, with bond in the penalty of $20,000, securities Charles Bray, James Croxton Jr. and Thomas Pilcher. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, pages 286–288.]
On 31 December 1829, the slaves belonging to the estate of John Dunn, deceased, were divided into equal lots to John Smith and to Letty Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 56.]
On 2 January 1830, John Smith, John H. Smith and Charles C. Smith entered into a bond of $2,102 payable to Peter J. Derieux, adminsitrator with the will annexed of John Dunn deceased. Whereas Peter Derieux has delivered to John Smith, in right of his wife Polly Smith, as a legatee under the will of John Dunn, her proportion of the slaves of John Dunn — Dick, Hannah and child, Cyrus, James, Susanna, William and Fanny — and whereas claims against John Dunn may hereafter be brought against Peter J. Derieux, and if the estate should not be sufficient to pay those claims, then John Smith, John H. Smith and Charles C. Smith shall refund to Peter J. Derieux sufficient money to satisfy the claim. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 66.]
On 2 January 1830, William S. Croxton entered into a bond of $300 payable to Peter J. Derieux, adminsitrator with the will annexed of John Dunn deceased. Whereas Peter Derieux has delivered to Sophronia Smith, granddaughter of John Dunn a small negro girl named Chloe a daughter of Hannah; whereas William S. Croxton has since intermarried with Sophronia Smith; and whereas claims against John Dunn may hereafter be brought against Peter J. Derieux — if the estate should not be sufficient to pay those claims, then William S. Croxton shall refund to Peter J. Derieux sufficient money to satisfy the claim. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 67.]
On 21 May 1832, a deed was executed between William Croxton of the Parish of South Farnham and County of Essex of the one part, and John Smith in right of his wife Polly Smith and Letty Dunn of the same parish and county of the other part. Whereas Caty Dunn and Richard Croxton by their deed bearing date the 20th October 1821 and recorded in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Essex the said Caty Dunn did sell and convey among other property a tract of land situated in the parish of South Farnham and County of Essex containing eighteen acres more or less which tract of land the said Caty inherited from her father Thomas Crutcher; and the said Richard Croxton (who is a son of William Croxton deceased and the said Caty) did sell and convey among other property his portion of one fifth part of the lands held by the said Caty who was Caty Croxton widow of William Croxton deceased as her dower in the lands of the said William Croxton deceased dower consists of a tract of land situated in the parish and County aforesaid containing about twenty three acres unto the said William Croxton his heirs and assigns forever. In Trust nevertheless with full power and authority to the said William Croxton his heirs and assigns whenever he or they should think proper or he or they should be required by John Dunn to whom the sum of money mentioned in the said deed was secured to be paid to sell the property in the said deed Conveyed or such part thereof as should be necessary for the purpose of satisfying and paying the sum of money in the said deed mentioned with any interest that may beh accrued thereon the said William Croxton his heirs or assigns giving at least ten days notice of such sale at the Courthouse door of the County of Essex on some Court day and at one or more public places in the said County — And the said William Croxton having been required so to do by the said John Dunn did after having given notice of the sale as required in the said deed proceeded to sell to the highest bidder for Cash the property in the said deed conveyed and did sell the aforesaid tract of land containing eighteen acres more or less and the said John Dunn became the purchaser, and did also sell the said Richard Croxtons portion of one fifth part of the dower land held by the said Caty Dunn as aforesaid and the said John Dunn became the purchaser, and whereas the said John Dunn departed this life without having obtained of the said William Croxton any conveyance of the said lands and whereas it appears from the Testament and last Will of the said John Dunn recorded in the County Court of Essex that the said Polly Smith and Letty Dunn are intitled to the said lands — Now this Indenture witnesseth that the said William Croxton for and in consideration of the premises and of the full amount of the purchase money for the said lands paid to him by the said John Dunn in his lifetime and in further consideration of one dollar paid to him paid by John Smith in right of his wife Polly Smith and Letty Dunn sells to John Smith in right of his wife Polly Smith and Letty Dunn the tract of land herein mentioned containing 18 acres more or less which Caty Dunn inherited from her father Thomas Crutcher, and Richard Croxton’s portion of one fifth part of the lands held by Caty Dunn who was Caty Croxton widow of William Croxton deceased as her dower containing about twenty three acres. Signed William Croxton. No witnesses. On 21 May 1832, acknowledged by William Croxton and ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 43, pages 579–581.]
The will of John Smith of Southfarnham Parish and County of Essex was dated 27 May 1839. To son John Hancock Smith part of land lying on the Smith side of Chaney’s swamp. To son Samuel N Smith the balance of land lying on the south side of Chaney’s swamp. Whereas I gave to my son Charles C Smith by deed in February 1835 a parcel of land, if he is not living at the time of my decease then I give the land to sons John H Smith, William F Smith and Samuel N Smith. To son Samuel N Smith part of my land lying on the north side of Cheney’s swamp, provided nevertheless that out of the Land last herein given to Samuel N Smith, is expected and reserved the part whereon the Methodist Meetinghouse stands, and the land appropriated for the purpose of the Meeting house. To son John H Smith part of my land lying on the north side of Cheaney’s swamp. To daughter Sophronia Ann Croxton the balance of my land lying on the north side of the middle of the Canal in Cheaney’s swamp. To daughter Sophronia Ann Croxton two negro boys Tom and Cyrus, and the sum of $500. To John H Smith negroes Lucy, Dilcey, George, Jenny and Winney. To Charles C Smith negroes James, Betsy, Sally, Susanna, Mary, Franklin, Henry and Major. To son William Francis Smith, negroes Benjamin, William, Jefferson, Melinda, Rebecca, Richmond and Peggy. To Samuel N Smith negroes Moses, Adam, Tulip and Gabriel. To William F Smith negro girl Maria. Son John H Smith to be executor. Signed Jno Smith. Witnesses: Amos Cauthorn, Heritage H. Cauthorn, Robt T Shackelford, Thomas Greenwood. On 17 February 1840, proved by Amos Cauthorn, Heritage H Cauthorn, Robert T. Shackelford and Thomas Greenwood. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 442–444.]
On 17 February 1840, John H. Smith, William Smith and Amos Cauthorn were bound in the penalty of $20,000 for John H. Smith’s executorship of the estate of John Smith, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 444–445.]
On 25 February 1840, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of John Smith, deceased, was made by Richard L. Covington, James Wright, and P. J. Derieux. Includes Thomas, Cyrus, Lucy, Dilcy & Child Winny, George, Jerry, James, Betsey, Sally, Susanna & Child Henry, Mary, Franklin, Major, Benjamin, William, Jefferson, Melinda & Child Maria, Rebecca, Richmond, Peggy, Moses, Adam, Tulip & Child Martha, and Gabriel. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 477–479.]
On 27 February 1840, sales of the estate of John Smith were made. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 482–486.]
Spouses
ChildrenJohn Hancock
Sophronia Ann (-1844)
Charles Chilton (~1808-)
William Francis (~1810-~1886)
Samuel Nicholas (~1813-)