Susanna Smith of Stonington

Not the same as Susanna Smith. Not the wife of Capt. John Smith.

concerns

Wheeler surmised "Chesley" was Susannah's maiden name because of a Massachusetts marriage record of "John Smith and Susannah Chesley" in 1694. This may be incorrect based on present day research indicating the John Smith of the marriage record may not have been the son of Daniel Smith.

It seems unclear which John Smith shown here (if any) was this Susanna's husband. Further research is warranted.

family

John had previously married Susannah by the time they came to Preston, New London County, Connecticut ca 1709 according to a deed conveying land from William Denison and wife Mary of Stonington to John Smith of Preston, May 3, 1709.

notes

Date of birth might specifically be 1677.

comments

Date and place of marriage to John Smith has also been (erroneously?) reported to be:

• 1695 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• after 1695 at an unspecified location