HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA SMITH FAMILY Deed and Other Abstracts |
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PART 1 Family of Luke Smith (of Aaron's Cr.) |
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Charles Smith |
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VA Halifax DB 01.169 |
13 Oct 1755 |
Obadiah Smith of Henrico County |
Charles Smith |
80 |
ss Hico R. |
£10. Witnessed by Stephen Norton, Luke Smith, Jr., Zachariah Smith, Ralph Griffin and Drury Smith. Recorded on 20 May 1756. Halifax County County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Page 169. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 16. |
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VA Halifax DB 01.253 |
9 Sep 1756 |
Luke Smith, Sr. |
Charles Smith |
356 |
ss Dan R. |
Witnessed by Sher'd Walton, Ralph Griffin, Drury Smith and Luke Smith, Jr. Recorded on 19 May 1757. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 23. |
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28 Sep 1757. Luke Smith made his will naming his wife (unnamed) son Obadiah Smith, daughter Susannah, daughter, Arrabella, daughter Ursula, grandson Daniel Smith, grandchild (daughter of Charles Smith), John Pryor Smith, son Drury Smith, son Zachariah Smith, grandson Daniel Marrow and daughter Hannah. Land where he lived to son Drury Smith. Land in South Carolina to Zachariah. Executors: Sons Drury Smith and Zachariah Smith. Witnesses: Robert Jones, Seth Pettypool, Sr. and Robert Bruce. Proved 16 Mar 1758. Security was posted by William Lawson and Robert Jones. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 43. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 4. |
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[20 Jul 1758]. W. Lawson, James Irvin and Alex Irvin appraised the estate of Charles Smith, deceased. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 49. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 5. |
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19 May 1760. William Lawson, James Irvin and Alex Irvin appraised the estate of Charles Smith, deceased. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 99. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 12. |
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16 Aug 1761. Matthew Flournoy filed accounts on Peggy Smith, John Pryor Smith and Samuel Smith, orphans of Charles Smith. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 101, 102. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 12. |
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20 Aug 1761. Matthew Flournoy filed estate settlement estate of Charles Smith. One third to Elizabeth Flournoy; and two thirds to 2 orphans not named. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 135. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 18. |
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Drury Smith |
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VA Halifax DB 01.169 |
13 Oct 1755 |
Obadiah Smith of Henrico County |
Charles Smith |
80 |
ss Hico R. |
£10. Witnessed by Stephen Norton, Luke Smith, Jr., Zachariah Smith, Ralph Griffin and Drury Smith. Recorded on 20 May 1756. Halifax County County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Page 169. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 16. |
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VA Halifax DB 01.253 |
9 Sep 1756 |
Luke Smith, Sr. |
Charles Smith |
356 |
ss Dan R. |
Witnessed by Sher'd Walton, Ralph Griffin, Drury Smith and Luke Smith, Jr. Recorded on 19 May 1757. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 23. |
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28 Sep 1757. Luke Smith made his will naming his wife (unnamed) son Obadiah Smith, daughter Susannah, daughter, Arrabella, daughter Ursula, grandson Daniel Smith, grandchild (daughter of Charles Smith), John Pryor Smith, son Drury Smith, son Zachariah Smith, grandson Daniel Marrow and daughter Hannah. Land where he lived to son Drury Smith. Land in South Carolina to Zachariah. Executors: Sons Drury Smith and Zachariah Smith. Witnesses: Robert Jones, Seth Pettypool, Sr. and Robert Bruce. Proved 16 Mar 1758. Security was posted by William Lawson and Robert Jones. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 43. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 4. |
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Luke Smith (of Aaron's Cr.) Aaron’s Cr. runs south of the Dan R. to the North Carolina state line. It is the present day dividing line of Halifax County and Mecklenburg County, Virginia. |
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VA Halifax DB |
15 Feb 1753 |
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Seethe Poole |
400 |
Aaron’s Cr. |
Enters 400 acres on Aaron’s Cr. beginning at Luke Smith’S upper line. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 138. |
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VA Halifax DB 01.253 |
9 Sep 1756 |
Luke Smith, Sr. |
Charles Smith |
356 |
ss Dan R. |
Witnessed by Sher'd Walton, Ralph Griffin, Drury Smith and Luke Smith, Jr. Recorded on 19 May 1757. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 23. |
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28 Sepember, 1757. Luke Smith made his will naming his wife (unnamed) son Obadiah Smith, daughter Susannah, daughter, Arrabella, daughter Ursula, grandson Daniel Smith, grandchild (daughter of Charles Smith), John Pryor Smith, son Drury Smith, son Zachariah Smith, grandson Daniel Marrow and daughter Hannah. Land where he lived to son Drury Smith. Land in South Carolina to Zachariah. Executors: Sons Drury Smith and Zachariah Smith. Witnesses: Robert Jones, Seth Pettypool, Sr. and Robert Bruce. Proved 16 Mar 1758. Security was posted by William Lawson and Robert Jones. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 43. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 4. |
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15 Mar 1759. ____________ appraised the estate of Luke Smith, Sr., deceased. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 57. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 6. |
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Luke Smith, Jr. |
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20 Oct 1750. Luke Smith, Jr. made his will naming wife Martha Smith, godson James Barnes, sister Arabella Marrow's three children Easter, Arrabella and Daniel, and brother Obd Smith. 250 acres to his wife; 187 acres bought of William Stroud to his wife; and a third tract to his brother Obd. Smith. Executors: Capt. James Barnes, Richard Wilkinson and wife Martha Smith. Witnesses: John Busbe, Ralph Griffen and Stephen Norton. Proved 16 Sep 1757. Security was posted by Charles Smith and Drury Smith. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 37. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 4. |
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VA Halifax DB 01.169 |
13 Oct 1755 |
Obadiah Smith of Henrico County |
Charles Smith |
80 |
ss Hico R. |
£10. Witnessed by Stephen Norton, Luke Smith, Jr., Zachariah Smith, Ralph Griffin and Drury Smith. Recorded on 20 May 1756. Halifax County County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Page 169. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 16. |
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VA Halifax DB 01.253 |
9 Sep 1756 |
Luke Smith, Sr. |
Charles Smith |
356 |
ss Dan R. |
Witnessed by Sher'd Walton, Ralph Griffin, Drury Smith and Luke Smith, Jr. Recorded on 19 May 1757. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 23. |
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ca 1757. Luke Smith, Jr. died |
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3 Oct 1757. Abram Maury, Richard Jones and Robert Wade, Jr. appraised the estate of Luke Smith, deceased. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 52. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 6. |
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VA PB 34.535 |
10 Jun 1760 |
State of Virginia |
Luke Smith, Jr. |
112 |
west side of Tewahomony or Aaron's Cr.. |
In Halifax County. See Dennis Ray Hudgins, Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 6, page 370. |
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Obediah Smith |
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VA Halifax DB 01.169 |
13 Oct 1755 |
Obadiah Smith of Henrico County |
Charles Smith |
80 |
ss Hico R. |
£10. Witnessed by Stephen Norton, Luke Smith, Jr., Zachariah Smith, Ralph Griffin and Drury Smith. Recorded on 20 May 1756. Halifax County County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Page 169. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 16. |
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28 Sep 1757. Luke Smith made his will naming his wife (unnamed) son Obadiah Smith, daughter Susannah, daughter, Arrabella, daughter Ursula, grandson Daniel Smith, grandchild (daughter of Charles Smith), John Pryor Smith, son Drury Smith, son Zachariah Smith, grandson Daniel Marrow and daughter Hannah. Land where he lived to son Drury Smith. Land in South Carolina to Zachariah. Executors: Sons Drury Smith and Zachariah Smith. Witnesses: Robert Jones, Seth Pettypool, Sr. and Robert Bruce. Proved 16 Mar 1758. Security was posted by William Lawson and Robert Jones. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 43. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 4. |
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Zachariah Smith |
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VA Halifax DB 01.169 |
13 Oct 1755 |
Obadiah Smith of Henrico County |
Charles Smith |
80 |
ss Hico R. |
£10. Witnessed by Stephen Norton, Luke Smith, Jr., Zachariah Smith, Ralph Griffin and Drury Smith. Recorded on 20 May 1756. Halifax County County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Page 169. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 16. |
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28 Sep 1757. Luke Smith made his will naming his wife (unnamed) son Obadiah Smith, daughter Susannah, daughter, Arrabella, daughter Ursula, grandson Daniel Smith, grandchild (daughter of Charles Smith), John Pryor Smith, son Drury Smith, son Zachariah Smith, grandson Daniel Marrow and daughter Hannah. Land where he lived to son Drury Smith. Land in South Carolina to Zachariah. Executors: Sons Drury Smith and Zachariah Smith. Witnesses: Robert Jones, Seth Pettypool, Sr. and Robert Bruce. Proved 16 Mar 1758. Security was posted by William Lawson and Robert Jones. Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0, Page 43. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Will Book 0, 1752-1773, Halifax County, Virginia, Page 4. |
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PART 2 Family of Luke Smith (of Allen's Cr.) |
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Luke Smith (of Allen's Cr.) Note: Allen’s Cr. is a short Cr. north of the Banister R. near the western boundary of present day Pittsylvania County, Virginia about where U.S. Highway 40 crosses the Pittsylvania - Halifax County boundary. |
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6 Jul 1748. Joseph Echols, obtained a survey for 400 acres on Allen’s Cr., Adj. Luke Smith. Survey transferred to Luke Smith. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 76. |
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4 Apr 1751. Luke Smith and others enter 2,400 acres on Island Cr. and Roanoke R.. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 101. |
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3 Oct 1751. Luke Smith enters 400 acres on east fork of Allen’s Cr.. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 107. |
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19 Mar 1752. Thomas Daugherty enters 400 acres on branches of Allen’s Cr., beginning where path from Luke Smith to Runaway Cr. crosses Hickys road. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 121. |
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30 Jan 1754. Luke Smith obtained a survey for 400 acres on branches of Allen’s Cr., Adj. his own line. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 161. |
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24 Jun 1756. Jacob Faris obtained a survey for 400 acres on north fork of Allen’s Cr. beginning at Luke Smith’S corner. Transferred to James Faris. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 192. |
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VA Halifax DB 01.528 |
17 Oct 1758 |
Luke Smith and his wife Judah Smith of the Province of North Carolina |
James Faris |
100 |
Allens Cr. |
£4. Adj. Anderson. Witnessed by B. Lankford, John Hearness and Joseph Faris. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Book 1 (1752-1759), Page 46. |
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VA Halifax DB 02.032 |
18 Oct 1758 |
Luke Smith and his wife Judath Smith of the Province of North Carolina |
John East |
200 |
Allens Cr. |
£10. Adj. Anderson. Witnessed by B. Lankford, John Hearness and Joseph Faris. Recorded on 17 May 1759. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5 &6 (1759-1767), Page 3. |
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VA Halifax DB 02.034 |
18 Oct 1758 |
Luke Smith and his wife Judah Smith of the Province of North Carolina |
Joseph Farris |
632 |
Allens Cr. |
£50. Adj. Anderson. Witnessed by B. Lankford, John Hearness and James Farris. Recorded on 17 May 1759. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5 &6 (1759-1767), Page 4. |
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VA Halifax DB 02.036 |
18 Oct 1758 |
Luke Smith and his wife Judath Smith of the Province of North Carolina |
Jacob Farris |
100 |
Allens Cr. |
£10. Witnessed by B. Lankford, John Hearness and Joseph Farris. Recorded on 17 May 1759. See Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5 &6 (1759-1767), Page 4. |
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VA PB 34.387 |
10 Aug 1759 |
State of Virginia |
Jacob Fearies |
165 |
north fork of Allen's Cr. |
Halifax County Adj. Luke Smith. |
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1 Dec 1766. Joseph Farris obtained a survey for 400 acres on branches of Allen’s Cr. beginning Luke Smith’s corner, extending to Thomas Dougharty’s line on Buffaloe Cr.. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Entry Record Book 1737 - 1770, page 309. |
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Compiled By: David H. Robertson, 159 Hickory St., Roswell, GA 30075 davidhr@hushmail.com |
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