Richard Smyth

His birthdate is an estimate biased on his other documents.

Richard Smyth's parents are unknown at this time and been disconnected from an "Anthony Smith" because there are no credible sources at this time and must of been attached to him baised on mere speculation. Please review the notes about his land holdings and properties in all documentation below. He was a Yeoman and his brother John Smyth, a husbandman.

Richard Smith of Cossington, Leicester, England was the father of Great Migration immigrant Agnes (Smith) Webster.[1] This connection is proven by his will which names his son-in-law John Webster as sole heir and executor. The properties inherited by John and Agnes Webster from her father Richard Smith were sold shortly before their immigration to New England. Though it can be shown there were Smith families living in Cossington from the mid-15th century on, it is uncertain how Richard Smith connects to them. His will names wife's children she had by a previous marriage, Henry and Thomas Babington, and the children of my brother John Smith. His parents and birth remain unknown. Richard comes to light in 1582 when his first wife, Gillian, is buried. For 20 years or so after his marriage with the widow Hulcock he figures in the churchwardens' accounts for modest sums and as filling the not-exalted office of constable; in 1595 & 1602,churchwarden; 1608 joint tenant of a fairsized farm and the following year he was exchanging land he had bought for this farm, and other property. The lands thus acquired descended at his death to his only child, Agnes who had married John Webster.

Will of Richarde Smyth of Cossington: Will wr. xxvjth April 1612, pr. xxxj May 1612: Richarde Smyth of Cossington, to be buried in churchyard of Cossington. Itm I give to everyone of my wife's daughters, children which she had by William Hulcock, five shillings apiece. Itm I give to every one of my godchildren three shillings and four pence apiece. Itm I give to Matthew Hulcock his children five shillings apiece. Itm I give to Mr. Henry Babington ten shillings to buy him boots and spurs. Itm I give to Mr.Thomas Babington son of Mr. Adrian Babington to buy him boots and spurs five shillings and eightpence. Itm I give to every cottyeare in the town sixpence. Itm I give to the poor of Rothley five shillings.Itm I give to the poor of Mount Sorrell five shillings. Itm I give tothe poor of Syston give shillings. Itm I give to the poor of Sylebyfive shillings. Itm I give to the repayringe of the church of Cossington five shillings. Itm I give to Edmond Wilkins my servant five shillings and four pound. Itm I give to the children of my brother John Smyth deceased five shillings apiece. Itm I give to there payring of the way at cossington Bridge ten shillings. Itm I give to Matthew Webster, son of John Webster when he shall accomplish the age of one and twenty years twenty pounds. Itm I give to Margaret Webster his sister at the like age twenty pounds. Itm to Ralph Weldon For writing my will ten shillings. All the rest of my goods I give to John Webster my son-in-law whom I make my sole executor and I appoint Matthew Babington gent and Adrian Babington Clarke supervisors of this my will and I give to either of them for their pains ten shillings. Witnesses Math. Babinton, Adr. Babington, Ralph Weldon.

Information about his land and holdings: https://www-personal.umich.edu/~bobwolfe/gen/mn/m4457x4919.htm

Soure and will information: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Smith-5960