Arthur Smith, IV

Arthur Smith IV inherited the estate in 1742. In 1750, he petitioned the General Assembly to dock his entailed estate to create a town which he would call Smithfield. The town was established in 1752 with four streets and 72 lots. He married Elizabeth Bray-Allen, but he died without children in 1755.

Based on the material evidence found in cellar excavations and the style of brick work, archaeologists believe that the current house was begun by 1740. Part of the cellar dates to a previous structure, perhaps an earlier house.

Thomas Smith inherited the estate from his uncle in 1755. Thomas was the son of Arthur IV’s brother Thomas.

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