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John SMITH

John SMITH

Male 1779 - 1860  (81 years)    Has 46 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name John SMITH 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born 1779  (probably), Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Baptised 29 Jun 1779  St. Mary’s Church, Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Tithe Apportionments 1841  Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • John Smith and Nathaniel Smith are shown as occupiers of 86.3.00 acres, West Charleton Farm, and also 38.2.12 acres, Home Farm, both belonging to Lord Ashburton.  n.b. another holding, in the occupation of John Elliott, was described as Home, Middle Donns and Creber Farms so either there were 2 Home Farms or it was split.
    Occupation 1851  Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Farmer 
    • In 1851 John was farming 40 acres, employing 2 labourers. His brother Nathaniel, like John unmarried, who was living with him had the occupation of "Farmer's brother".
    Died 20 Feb 1860  Kingsbridge Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • GRO ref: Smith, John q1 1860 Kingsbridge RD 5b 152
      Since John was no longer with his family in 1861 in the way he had been in 1841 and 1851 it seems probable that he had died. This is the only death of a John Smith in Kingsbridge RD between 1861 and 1871

      Gravestone shows death as on the 20th, probate calendar entry shows 19th Feb.
    Buried 24 Feb 1860  St. Mary’s Church, Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Grant of Administration 30 May 1860  Exeter, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Calendar entry 
    • Smith John.
      30 May. Letters of Administration
      of the Personal estate and effects of John Smith late of Charleton near Kingsbridge in the County of Devon Yeoman a Bachelor deceased who died on or about 19 February 1860 at Charleton aforesaid were granted at Exeter to Nathaniel Smith of Charleton aforesaid Yeoman the Brother and one of the Next of Kin of the said Deceased he having been first sworn.
      Effects under £100.
    Siblings 4 brothers and 3 sisters 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    John SMITH,   b. Est 1484,   d. Yes, date unknown  (7 x Great Grandfather) 
    Richord,   b. Est 1673,   d. Nov 1741, Blackawton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 68 years)  (Great Grandmother) 
    Person ID I4766  All
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2016 

    Father Thomas SMITH,   b. 1753, Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Apr 1833  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth TRANT,   b. 1755,   d. 8 Jun 1829  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 25 Nov 1774  St. Mary’s Church, Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • by licence, witnesses John Trant junr. & Nicholas Straw
    Family ID F633  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1779 - (probably), Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBaptised - 29 Jun 1779 - St. Mary’s Church, Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsTithe Apportionments - 1841 - Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1851 - Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Feb 1860 - Kingsbridge Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 24 Feb 1860 - St. Mary’s Church, Charleton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsGrant of Administration - Calendar entry - 30 May 1860 - Exeter, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
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    Pin Legend Address Church or Cemetery Military service or death Hospital Small location Town / City County, state or province Country Registration District Place of education Court Property Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S210] Charleton - St. Mary’s Church - m/f images, St. Mary’s Church (Charleton, Devon), Baptism of John SMITH 1779; DE/REG/57867/1-8 m/f 3 (Reliability: 3).
      "John Son of Thomas & Elizabeth Smith _ June the 29th" (under heading 'Baptisms in 1779')

    2. [S27] Charleton Parish Registers (South Hams website transcript), Kathryn Barnett (transcription administrator), ((http://www.our4bears.net/parishes/Charleton/Charleton_intro.htm  )), accessed 28 Nov 2013), Burial of John SMITH. (Reliability: 3).
      Shown as aged 79, abode 'South Poole' [South Pool]

    3. [S210] Charleton - St. Mary’s Church - m/f images, St. Mary’s Church (Charleton, Devon), Marriage of Thomas SMITH to Elizabeth TRANT 1774; DE/REG/57867/1-8 (Reliability: 3).
      "Thomas Smith of this Parish and Elizabeth Trant of the Parish of Sherford were married in this Church by Licence this 25th Day of November in the Year One Thousand [blank] Hundred and Seventy Four by me Thos. Whingates Rector
      This Marriage was  { Thomas Smith
      solemnized between Us { Elizabeth Trant
      In the  { John Trant Jnr.
      Presence of { Nicholas Straw"
      (on page headed 'The Year 1774')
      (all signed; Nicholas Straw witnessed most around this time - almost certainly Parish Clerk)