Re: Elijah Smith b.1761 served RI 1776-1780
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Re: Elijah Smith b.1761 served RI 1776-1780
Patricia Wood 8/13/00
Elijah is the son of Joshua Smith.Probably the one who married Amey Herendeen.He is the only Joshua found in Smithfield during this time period.Joshua Smith's name was found (as a son) in the will of a Thomas Smith of Smithfield, which was proved Sep 1777.Others mentioned in the will of Thomas are his wife Abigail (not sure if she is the mother of Joshua) and another son, Caleb.Caleb is likely the one who married Martha Mitchell.Per vital records info Caleb & Martha's children were Patience b1751, William b1754, Shadrack b1756, Russell b1761 and Caleb b1766.Thomas' wife Abigail may have been Abigail Aldrich, dau of Moses of Mendon, Mass, but was she his second wife?Who was the mother of Joshua & Caleb?An Abigail Smith, widow of Thomas Smith, died in Smithfield and her will was proved Jan 1790.She mentions son Moses and daughters Mary Hogg, Hannah Mowry and Sarah Sheldon.