George K. Smether was mentioned in the 26 November 1829 will of his mother, Sally Smether, proved 21 December 1829. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 36–37.]

The estate of Thomas Gatewood in account with Thomas M. Henley from 1824 to 1829 was settled on 30 October 1829 by Ro: Hill, L: C: Gatewood, and Richd. Motley. Includes payment in 1827 for “2067 feet of plank for weather boarding, doors, cornish and winsows for home in Tappahannock,” and also for shingles. The balance due from the executor to the estate was $53.22, which was received and acknowledged by George K. his x mark Smether. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 42–44.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Dwelling 503, Family 503
Smither, George K., 45, male, manager, born in Virginia
Smither, Cordelia, 40, female, born in Virginia
Smither, Mary, 16, female, born in Virginia
Smither, Cordelia, 9, female, born in Virginia
Smither, William, 13, male, born in Virginia
Smither, Thomas, 6, male, born in Virginia