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Edward Smith, of Breckinridge Co., KY
Facts and Events
About Edward Smith
Edward Smith was born abt. 1756 in Virginia according to the 1850 U.S. Census in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. He migrated by 1790 to an area in Kentucky that was then in Nelson County, that became Hardin County in 1793, and then Breckinridge County in 1800, where he would live the remainder of his life. Land records show that Edward obtained land on Rough Creek and also several lots in Hardin Town in Hardin [later Breckinridge] County, Kentucky. His wife's name was Dorcus [maiden name unknown], whom he married prior to abt. 1794 and predeceased him in 1849. They would have at least three children together: Isaac Smith {1794-1854), Thomas Smith (1798-1882) and William Sanberry Smith (1805-1860). Some researchers say Edward and Dorcus may have had seven (7) sons together and that Edward's eldest son Isaac was born in Pennsylvania, but Kentucky Death Records show Isaac Smith was born 1794 in Breckinridge [then Hardin] County, Kentucky. Edward Smith died prior to 15 August 1852 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky when William Smith Jr., was appointed the Administrator of Edward Smith's Estate.
Land Records
- 24 February 1794, Hardin County, KY Deed from William Hardin and wife Winifred to Edward Smith, Hardins Town Lots 125, 29, 16, 10. [Hardin County, KY Deeds]
- 28 February 1797, Hardin County, KY, Book QTRA, pg. 85; Deed from William Hardin and wife Winifred to Edward Smith. 100 acres on Tuels Creek Branch of Rough Creek and part of William Hardin survey and beginning at corner of Jacob Wise and Corner to Nathaniel Hambleton. [Hardin County, KY Deeds]
- 13 April 1801, Breckinridge Co. KY Deed Book 1, pg. 43-44; Deed from Edward Smith and Dorcus his wife of the County of Breckinridge and State of Kentucky of the one part and Joel Cullis [shows as Tullis on other deed] of the county and State aforesaid of the other part. Ten pounds current money... a certain lot or parcel of land situate lying in the Town of Hardinsburg and known on the platt of plan of said Town by number sixteen containing four acres three Roods and five poles.. [Signed] Edward Smith, Dorcus Smith.
- This day came Edward Smith and Dorcus his wife into my office and acknowledged the within Indenture to be their act and deed the said Dorcus being privately examined as the Law directs voluntarily relinquished her right of dower therein where upon the same is admitted to record in my office.
- Recorded July 6th 1801.
- Attest: William Kelso CLK.
Estate Records
- 15 Aug 1852, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Order Books, Vol. 9-12, 1851-1870, pg. 139.
- William Smith Jr. is appointed Administrator of the estate of Edward Smith Dec'd and came into Court & took the oath required by Law & with Thomas Smith and William Smith Senr. his securities entered into bond [In the penalty of "crossed out"] Conditioned according to Law.
- 19 March 1855, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Order Books, Vol. 9-12, 1851-1870, pg. 391.
- A List of Notes due Edward Smith deceased at the time of his death was produced in Court by William Smith Administrator of Edward Smith dec'd & Ordered by the Court to be Recorded.
- 19 September 1855, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Order Books, Vol. 9-12, 1851-1870, pg. 449.
- A Settlement made by William Smith Jr. Administrator of Edward Smith dec. with the Judge of this Court was produced in Court & Ordered to be filed & laid over.
- 15 October 1855, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Order Books, Vol. 9-12, 1851-1870, pg. 450.
- A Settlement made by William Smith Jr. Administrator of Edward Smith dec'd. with the Judge of this Court. And filed at our last term is now Ordered to be Recorded.
Records in Kentucky
- 1790, Nelson County, Kentucky; Tithables, List of Robert Hodgen; Edward Smith - 1.
- Kentucky was the 15th state of the Union, joining in 1792. In the beginning it was Kentucky County of Virginia. The Ohio River brought the first white settlers in 1780 who built Hardin's Fort, later to become Hardinsburg. Of the pioneers to follow many came through the Cumberland Gap from Virginia and North Carolina. When Kentucky became a state in 1792 Hardin County was formed from Nelson County. Breckinridge County was formed from Hardin County in December of 1799. It was named for John Breckinridge of Virginia who was a lawyer and a statesman. The first court was held at Hardin's Fort in 21 April 1800 with Ben Comstock, James Jennings, and Edgar Pate serving as judges. The first Grand Jury consisted of: Thomas Brown Sr., John Frank Sr., Peter Peckenpaugh, Peter Claycomb, William E. Smith, Edward Smith, Jacob Bruner, Leonard Bruner, Fredrick Claycomb, Richrd Abbott, Henry Hardin, Henry Ashfield, Lawrence W. Cannon, Richard Scheckel, and George Bruner. The first case was against John Sterrett for public profanity. Source: Kentucky Roots
- 19 August 1800, Breckinridge County, KY, Tax List - Edward Smith. [Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801, Ancestry.com]
Image Gallery
References
- Find A Grave.
Edward Smith
Birth 1756
Virginia, USA
Death Aug 1852
Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA
Listed as living with Thomas Smith in 1850 census of Breckinride County. Age 94
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41907521/edward-smith
- United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
Name: Edward Smith
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Stephens Port, Breckinridge, Kentucky
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1775 or before] [Note: this was mis-transcribed on Ancestry as age 26-44, but on the original census record it is clearly in the age 45 and over column]
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 3
Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures: 1
Free White Persons - Under 16: 2
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total Slaves: 3
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7
- United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).
Name: Edward Smith
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Breckinridge, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1 [b. bet. 1751-1760]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 [b. bet. 1761-1770]
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4
- United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).
Name: Edward Smith
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Breckinridge, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89: 1 [b. bet. 1751-1760]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 70 thru 79: 1 [b. bet. 1761-1770]
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5
- United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).
Name: Edward Smith
Gender: Male
Age: 94
Birth Year: abt 1756
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 2, Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Line Number: 4
Dwelling Number: 227
Family Number: 227
Household Members Age
Thomas Smith 51
Penelope Smith 59
Fanny Smith 18
Stephen Smith 16
Edward Smith 94
- Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
The Edward and Dorcas Smith Family It is believed that Edward and Dorcas Smith had seven children – all boys. The 1810 United States Federal Census indicates Edward Smith’s household had seven males in addition to Edward and Dorcas.[i] However, only four of their sons likely lived to become adults. The sons who lived long enough to become adults were Isaac, Thomas, William and Joseph. Life was difficult on the frontier. There were no modern medicines and the harsh winters claimed many lives. Families had to produce nearly all their own food by growing crops, raising livestock and hunting game. Families usually made their own clothing. Only on the rare occasion were goods (other than basic supplies) purchased in Hardinsburg or Elizabethtown. The 1820 United States Federal Census reflects the grim reality of the early frontier days. The Edward Smith residence in Stephensport, Kentucky only consisted of Edward, Dorcas, four sons and three slaves.[ii] Most likely Edward and Dorcas lost three sons between 1810 and 1820. However, Edward Smith seemed to have prospered and records indicate that he and Dorcas Smith purchased several pieces of property including buying a few lots in Hardinsburg from William Hardin. In Hardinsburg, Edward apparently did some land speculation on lots of 4-acre tracks. In 1801 and 1815, Edward sold the lots that he originally purchased from William Hardin -- most likely for a nice profit.[iii] Edward purchased a track of land between the communities of Westview and Mook in Breckinridge County. Later, Edward purchased adjoining property. In 1804, he purchased 50 acres and in 1837, he bought another 100 acres.[iv] Edward and Dorcas’ farm most likely consisted of approximately 300 acres. Edward’s adult sons Isaac, Thomas and William all purchased nearby or adjoining farms on which to live. Unfortunately, no records survive to indicate exactly when Edward and Dorcas Smith died. However, her death can be estimated to be between 1841 and 1850 as she was accounted for in the 1840 United States Federal Census and not in the 1850 census. Further, the 1850 United States Census clearly shows that Edward Smith, then 94 years old, was listed as a farmer and living with his son, Thomas, daughter in-law, Penelope, and his grandchildren. It is believed that Edward passed away sometime between 1850 and 1855. Edward SmithBorn: About 1756 in VirginiaMarried: Dorcas about 1773Died: Between 1850 and 1855 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky Dorcas SmithBorn: About 1766 in VirginiaDied: Between 1841 and 1850 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky It is believed that both Edward and Dorcas are buried at the Smith Cemetery (now on the Pile Farm) on their old property, which is located on Highway 690 between Westview and Mook. Regrettably, the graves are unmarked as are many other graves of the bold and courageous settlers who first came to Breckinridge County.
[i] 1810 United States Federal Census, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, Roll 5, Page 315, Family History #0181350, Image: 00174.
[ii] 1820 United States Federal Census, Stephensport, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, Page 296, NARA Roll M33_6, Image: 158.
[iii] Breckinridge County Clerk’s Office, County Archives, Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Deed Book A, Page 43 and Deed Book C, Page 396.
[iv] Breckinridge County Clerk’s Office, County Archives, Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Deed Book B, Page 92 and Deed Book L, Page 428.
Edward and Dorcas Smith sons: Isaac Smith1785-1854Isaac married and he and his wife had six known children: Elizabeth, Edinburgh, Sanford, Charles, Henry and Phoebe. Isaac Smith’s wife name does not appear on any surviving documents. Her son Sanford’s death record identifies her as “N. Smith,” which this family history will do as well. It is believed that Isaac Smith and his wife are buried at the Smith Cemetery (now on the Pile Farm). The graves are unmarked. Thomas Smith1798-1882Thomas and his wife, Penelope, had seven known children: Thomas, Jr., William, Nancy, Elizabeth (Liza), Leticia, Frances (Fannie) and Stephen. Penelope dies in 1881 and Thomas in 1882. Thomas and his wife are buried at the Smith Cemetery on their former farm. William Smith1805-1860William married Nancy Farmer and had seven children: Joicy, John, Rebecca, Nancy Dorcas, Samuel, Thomas and Penelope. William and his wife continue farming their own land until he dies in 1860. Nancy later lives with her daughter, Nancy Dorcas, and son-in-law, Ezra Tucker. Nancy dies in 1880. William and Nancy are likely buried at the Smith Cemetery. Joseph SmithNo records have been found related to Joseph Smith as an adult. Joseph Smith likely died as a young man.
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