181-1. Samuel2 Smith (Hugh1), was mentioned in his father's will as "eldest son'; married 21 June, 1677, Mary (Elizabeth, T. R.), daughter of Nathaniel Elithorp. He was in the Canada Expedition, 1690, under Capt. Philip Nelson. Among the Essex County Court Files is the following: "At court Apr. 22, 1691. Whereas Samuel Smith of Rowley died in the voyage to Canada, Mary relict of said Samuel requests Administration, which is granted." His widow, Mary, died 16 Jan., 1691-2. The inventory, dated 4 Nov., 1693, mentions three children: Mary, aged 15 years; Hannah, aged 11 years; Sarah, above 7, not 8 years, and that "Widow mary died almost two years ago" (Essex Probate).