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     Hugh was born circa 1650 at Nansemond Co., Virginia. He was the son of Hugh Smithwick and Elizabeth (--?--). Hugh died before 1693 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina.²
     Hugh's occupation: Planter.

     Joel was born circa 1718 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. He was the son of John Smithwick and Sarah Speller.

     John was born circa 1670 at Shaftesbury Pct., Albemarle Co., North Carolina. He was the son of Hugh Smithwick and Elizabeth (--?--). He married Hannah Kent, daughter of Thomas Kent and Ann (--?--), circa 1690 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. John died in December 1696 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. John died in present day Hyde Co., North Carolina..²
     John's occupation: Planter.

     John was born circa 1677 at Shaftesbury Pct., Albemarle Co., North Carolina. He was the son of Edward Smithwick and Elizabeth (--?--). He married Sarah Speller, daughter of Thomas Speller and Patience (--?--), circa 1710 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. John died in 1762 at Bertie Co., North Carolina.¹
     John's occupation: Planter.
Biography of John Smithwick:

John Smithwick first appears in early records on Chowan Precinct.
     On 29 December 1712 and again on 1 January 1712/13 John Smithwick signed receipts "They received of Edward Moseley thirty bushels of Indian Corn by order Maj. Gale for the Public Service."

     In November 1713, John Smithwick acquired 440 acres of land in what was to become Bertie Precinct and present day Bertie County, North Carolina. He petitioned the court in Chowan for land that was granted to his father but had lapsed. The following was recorded. "Upon petition of Jno. Smithwick showing that a track of land on Kesiah (Cashie) River conveying 440 acres was formerly granted to Edwd. Smithwick by Patent and is Lapsed for want of Seating and prays the same be granted to him. Ordered that ye same Land be granted to ye said J[ohn Smithwick as prey'd."

     On July 1, 1715 Edward Smithwick made a Deed of Gift to his son John Smithwick "800 acres on north side of Morattock (Roanoke) River." All this land is in the Cashie Neck portion of present day Bertie County between the Cashie River on the north and the Roanoke River on the south. [Gracy, "Thomas Hinds Duggan", p. 162]

      John Smithwick apparently lived the rest of his lifetime in the Cashie Neck portion of present day Bertie County. In 1722, this area became Bertie Precinct being formed out of Chowan Precinct.

     On 23 February 1723/24 John Smithwick deeded to John Johnson
"365 Acres on Shojotack (Moratock/Roanoke) adj. James
Williamson. Patent date June 25, 1723". This deed was witnessed by James Williamson And Edmund Smithwick and recorded in the November 1724 Bertie Precinct Court. Henry Speller by virtue of Power of atty from John Smithwick acknowledged the deed in open court. [Bertie County NC Deed Book A:315]

      On 7 Nov 1724 Edmund Smithwick deeded to John Smithwick
250 Acres on Smithwick Creek for 50 pounds. Witnesses were Nathaniel Ming and William Lattemore. [Bertie County NC Deed Book A:309] This is the first evidence of John owning land on the South Side of the Roanoke River in present day Martin County. As the name Smithwick Creek was used in this deed, it is apparent that the Smithwicks had lived in the Smithwick Creek area for some years prior to 1724. In 1725, Edmund sold an additional 200 acres on the south side of Moratock (Roanoke) River and on the lower side of Smithwick Creek. Smithwick Creek as an area to the south of the present day Town of Williamston, North Carolina. One of the main streets in Williamston is named Smithwick Street.

      On 7 August 1741 in Bertie Precinct, NC John
Smithwick gift deeded "125 Acres for love and affection... unto my well beloved daughter Mary Duggan wife of William Duggan... to Mary and her lawfully begotten heirs forever... to William Duggan for the term of life... Land between Moratack River and Charlton's Creek. "...if Mary have no issue to return to the Lawful heirs of John Smithwick" The deed of this land is assumed to be a wedding gift to his daughter Mary. [Bertie County Deed Book F:267]

      John Smithwick died in early 1762 based on his will being probated in Bertie County on that date. His will listed all his children.

     Luke was born circa 1716 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. He was the son of John Smithwick and Sarah Speller. He married Elizabeth Watson, , on 6 February 1773 at Bertie Co., North Carolina.²

     Martha was born circa 1714 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. She was the daughter of John Smithwick and Sarah Speller. She married John Davis, , on 6 February 1773 at Bertie Co., North Carolina.²

     Mary was born circa 1712 at Bertie Co., North Carolina. She was the daughter of John Smithwick. She married William Duggan, son of John Duggan and Alice (--?--), circa 1741 at Bertie Co., North Carolina.² Mary died after 1764 at Bertie Co., North Carolina.
     
Biography of Mary Smithwick:

Mary Smithwick was born in Bertie Precinct. She survived her husband, William Duggan. who died in 1754 in Bertie Precinct. She was alive in 1764 as she was left one shilling sterling in her Father's will dated 1 June 1764.

     Mary was born circa 1672 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh Smithwick and Elizabeth (--?--). She married Thomas Gregory, , circa 1695 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina.¹

     Ralph was born circa 1655 at Nansemond Co., Virginia. He was the son of Hugh Smithwick and Elizabeth (--?--). Ralph died before 1693 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina.²
     Ralph's occupation: Planter.

     Samuel was born circa 1685 at Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. He was the son of Edward Smithwick and Elizabeth (--?--). He married Mary (--?--), , circa 1720 at Chowan Co., North Carolina.²
     Samuel's occupation: Planter.
Biography of Samuel Smithwick:

Samuel moved into the area of Cashie Neck in Bertie County after the death of his father. His name appears on a number of deeds and other instruments, often with his brother Edmund. He likely had a family and died in Bertie County after 1750.