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Facts and Events
About William Smith
William Smith appears to have been married twice, as his wife Bethiah was previously married to Thomas Shepherd. He had two daughters; one, Mary, married John Hudson (who is named as son-in-law in William Smith's will) and an un-named daughter that married Henry Bressie that likely pre-deceased William. More research is necessary.
Will Abstract
- Will of William Smith, written 11 July 1789, proven 18 September 1789.
- Named wife Bethiah Smith, son-in-law John Hudson, and friend John Nivison as executors. The legatees included: daughrter Mary Hudson, "the child my wife is now pregnant with, grandchildren Henry Bressie and Ann Bressie. There was mention of a debt due him from the father of Henry and Ann. A codicil was added to the will directing the executors to withhold from his grandchildren out of the property bequeathed to them the amount of judgement which Lydia Mayle obtained against him, which was their father's debt. The Bracey's of Virginia
Records in Virginia
- Henry Bressie was on a petition 26 May 1777.(50) Along with William Smith, the petition to the Virginia House of Delegates was for compensations for depredations of British troops, and was accompanied by a list of goods and provisions stolen and burned by British troops. The petition was rejected by refusal to refer it to a committee.
- Henry Bressie signed a petition 1 November 1779.(51) Again, with William Smith, he asked for compensation for blankets set aside in 1775 for use of state troops and plundered by British troops under Lord Dunmore. It was referred to the Committee of Trade, which recommended £130 7s 7d in current Virginia money. The house concurred, but the Senate rejected the petition on 10 November 1779. The Bracey's of Virginia
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