Person:James Smith (717)

Watchers
James McConnell Smith
m. 17 Oct 1781
  1. James McConnell Smith1787 - 1856
  2. Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith1789 - 1887
m. Bef 1821
Facts and Events
Name James McConnell Smith
Gender Male
Birth? 14 Jun 1787 Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Marriage Bef 1821 to Mary "Polly" Patton
Death? 18 May 1856 Buncombe County, North Carolina
References
  1.   Find A Grave.

    James McConnell Smith
    Birth 14 Jun 1787
    Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Death 18 May 1856 (aged 68)
    Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Burial Newton Academy Cemetery
    Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

    Son of Col. Daniel & Mary Smith

    Married Mary "Polly" Patton

    INSCRIPTION:
    "He was the first child of
    white parentage born west
    of the Alleghany in the
    present state of North Car-
    olina and his course of
    life exhibited many quali-
    ties worthy of imitation by
    all who come after him. He
    was a pattern of industry
    frugality energy and enter-
    prise a useful citizen, a
    warm friend, and an honest
    man"

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16885712/james_mcconnell_smith