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Facts and Events
Records in Virginia
- Ambrose Joshua Smith granted 400 acres in Hanover County, VA on both sides of Great Rocky Creek to Col. Taylor's line July 9, 1724.
- August 14, 1725, Ambrose Joshua Smith was granted 2,000 acres on Elk Creek adjacent to Overton Fork (History of Louisa County, VA, Harris).
- July 5, 1734, George Brack of St. Pauls Parish, Hanover County, VA to Champness Terry of St. Martin's Parish for 30 pounds current money, 150 acres and plantation in St. Martin's Parish adjacent. to Captain William Fleming's line, main branch of Sedgey Creek, Mrs. Barbara Winston's corner part of a greater tract granted to Ambrose Joshua Smith by patent August 17, 1725 and by him made over to said George Brack by deed in Hanover County, VA. [Hanover County, VA, records 1733-1735, p. 96-98].
- Ambrose Smith was one of the Justices of the first court held in Louisa County, VA, December 13, 1742. ["Twelve Virginia Counties," by Gwathmey, p. 266].
- Ambrose Smith was one of the church wardens for Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, VA (Louisa County, VA, Fredericksville Parish Minutes, p. 7, January 28, 1745.
- January 26-27, 1746, Ambrose Joshua Smith of Louisa County to John Dixon of Hanover County, Gentleman, Lease and release 2,086 acres on both sides of Pritties Creek--1,986 acres part of a tract of 4,372 acres granted to said Smith by patent June 5, 1741 and 100 acres, the residue sold to said Smith by Robert Rowe and Thomas Walker--Captain Martin's corner by side of a branch--Thomas Henry's corner--Col. Patton's line--upper side of Pritties Creek near the mouth of Gum Branch down the creek--Gough's and Hickman's line--Col. Patton's corner--Maj. Henry's corner--Patton's line--Thomas Ballard's corner--John McDaniels' corner--Dr. Tullock's line--Signed Ambrose Joshua Smith. Witnesses: Benjamin Henson--Thomas Lankford--John Hawkins, Adck. January 27, 1746/47 by Ambrose Joshua Smith, Gentleman. Judith, his wife, relinquished right of dower. [Louisa County, VA, deed book A, p. 268-272].
- Ambrose Joshua Smith, October 30 and 31, 1747, of Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, to John Dixon of St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, lease and release--613 acres, 13 acres at the mouth of Turkey Run (Pritties Creek) purchased of Joseph Martin, 600 acres the remaining part of said Smith's patent for 4,372 acres--1,986 acres conveyed last January to said John Dixon--1,786 acres conveyed the same day to John Henry, Gentleman, and 200 acres the residue does not belong to Thomas Henry, which said 613 acres, lying on both sides of Pritties Creek with plantation whereon said Smith now lives with water, grist mill, the stones and all the material utensils. Signed Ambrose Joshua Smith. Witnessed: James Jones--Thomas Watkins--Charles Rose--Joseph Martin--Benjamin Henson--Bartlett Henson. Prov. November 24, 1747 and March 22, 1748. [Louisa County, VA, deed book A, p. 297-299].
Records in North Carolina
- By 1750 Ambrose Smith and wife Judith were in Edgecombe County, NC. He was Captain of the local militia and his brothers(? nephews?) Charles, Christopher, William and Peter were all in his company.
- Ambrose Smith was Esquire Justice of Edgecombe County in 1752. By 1754 he had moved out of the county. Ambrose and Judith were supposedly killed by Indians in the same raid during the uprising of 1758.
- July 20, 1758, from State--Granville to Ambrose J. Smith for 302 acres in Rowan County, NC. [Rowan County, NC, deed book 4, p. 357-359].
- Ambrose Joshua Smith, July 20, 1758, 450 acres in Orange County, NC, in the Parish of St. Matthew's on both sides of Horse Branch between Rocky River and Bear Creek, joining near a small glade, both sides of both forks of Horse Branch and both sides of two small branches. Signed A. J. Smith. Witnessed: Richard Bigers--Robert Caller. Entered June 11, 1754, surveyed November 19, 1756. Granville District, SC, book 11, p. 32.
- Ambrose J. Smith's estate was appraised and recorded May Court, 1763, in Orange County, NC, return made by John Spann, Jr. He left 610 acres in Rowan County, NC, and 250 acres in Orange County, NC (later Chatham County). Bondsmen on his estate were Benjamin Blake and Benjamin Saxon. The estate was to be sold on Monday, December 15, 1760. One tract of land lying in Orange County containing 250 acres; 1 tract lying in Rowan County containing 610 acres; 5 cows and calves; 8 young cattle; 7 horse kind; 17 hogs; 3 feather beds and furniture; 3 pots; 1 looking glass; 2 pewter basons; 8 plates; 2 butter dishes; 7 spoons; a teapot; 4 earthen dishes; 2 plates; 2 butter potts; 1 box iron and heator; 1 brass candlestick; 1 salt sallor (cellar); 1 box of seals; 2 wright; 1 box of money seals; 2 flax; 1 gun syte; 1 frying pan; 1 cut saw; 1 hand saw; 1 ____ and 1 marrow; 1 auger; 1 chisel 1 drawing knife; 1 share and colter mattock; 1 _____; 2 iron weges; 5 flint plates; 6 wooden plates; 1 pr. of fire tongs; surveying instruments; 2 sets razon, hone and strap; 1 wheel flax; 1 pr. of gard wheels; 1 chest of drawers; 1 pr. of mill stones and iron works; 1 case bottles; 1 loom; 2 man saddles; 1 pr. of cotton cards; 2 bells; 3 chairs; 4 books and grindstones; 1 candle mould; 1 pr. of pot hooks; 1 pr. of flask hooks, 3 read books; 4 knives; 6 forks; 1 pr. of iron, brass, some shoemaker tools; money, dues. Signed Joseph Boogs. Exor. John Spann, Jr., Orange County, NC, estates 1758-1785, p. 112. Third Tuesday in August, 1760, in Corbin Township, letters of administration to John Spann on the estate of Joshua Ambrose Smith bond, 300 pounds. Bondsmen: Benjamin Blake and Benjamin Saxon. Orange County Court, NC, Court minutes. Ambrose and Judith were supposedly killed by Indians in late summer 1758.
References
- ↑ Smith Family DNA Project: Matched Grouping R1b-8.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project.
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