Re: Admiral Edward Tyrrell Smith
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In reply to:
Re: Admiral Edward Tyrrell Smith
12/18/00
Lynda, I am inclined to the view that when Edward T Smith was born in 1752 Richard Tyrrell was of little consequence. He was only a captain at that time and appears to have made much impression until the Seven Years War started in 1756. He did not become admiral until 1762 - 11 years after the birth of Edward T Smith. So why name a child after him? Furthermore, despite claims made in this forum that Admiral Tyrrell had an illegtimate son I believe that proof for such an assertion is not borne out by an extant evidence. Edward T Smith was born three years after the Admiral's marriage on Antigua. Surely such a child would be known to the many heirs mentioned in Langford's History of Antigua? Yet there in no hind in the will made by the admiral nor by any of the claimants to the estates. In addition, do you think it possible in 18th century England that someone born illegitimate (unless to royalty, maybe) should attain to the rank of Admiral. I think it is unlikely - but expect to be proven wrong! Has an research been done on the fact that J Marhall in Vol 1 of 'Royal Navy Biographies' 1823. pg 137 refers to Edward T Smith as residing in Garden Row, Southwalk. Surely something will be found of the Smith family there. Ray