Zachariah Henry Smith

ID: I8288 Name: Zachariah SMITH Surname: Smith Given Name: Zachariah Sex: M Birth: ABT 1735 in ,Orange,Va. Death: ABT 1816 in ,Mercer,Ky. _UID: FB822F907B41D511BD9EBDC3D79617316E9E Note: Zacharias moved to Kentucky about 1777 with other individuals from Germanna, including his brothers Adam and John. He was in the church records fairly often up to the year 1777 but he does not appear after that year in the church records. Suggestions have been made that his wives were Anne Elizabeth Fishback, the first wife, and Sarah Anne Watts. I believe it is correct that we would like better proof of both of these women.

One other individual who moved at the time of Zacharias Smith was Jacob Holtzclaw, son of 1714 Jacob. Jacob (Jr.) married Susanna Thomas, the sister of Barbara Thomas who had married Jacob Blankenbaker. These women were daughters of John Thomas (Jr.) and granddaughters of Anna Maria (nee) Blankenbaker. Henry Blankenbaker and the wife of Jacob Holtzclaw, Jr. were first cousins. John Blankenbaker says he raised a crop of corn in Ky. in 1776. Secnd wife was Sarah Ann Watts. The thirteen hundred and seventy-first note in a series on the Germanna ColoniesZachariah Smith was the son of J. Michael Smith (Jr.) and was possibly born around 1735. He died in Mercer Co., KY about 1816. He married Ann Elizabeth Fishback, the daughter of John Frederick Fishback and his wife, Ann Elizabeth Holtzclaw. Therefore, she had two ancestors in the First Germanna Colony. There is a record that they were sponsors for the baptism of a child in 1767. She probably died not too long after this time. When Zachariah sold land in 1777, his wife was Sarah Ann. Probably they were married around 1770 for they had a daughter who married William Smith in 1788. The parentage of Sarah Ann is not proven.There is a record that Zacharias raised a crop of corn in 1776 in Kentucky Co., (later Lincoln and finally Mercer Co., KY) and took out land rights in 1779-80. Zacharias served in the Revolutionary War in a detachment of Lincoln Co. militia under the command of Ensign John Smith who may have been his brother. These records are identical to those of Jacob Holtzclaw, the son of the 1714 colonist, who married Susanna, daughter of John Thomas, Jr. Susanna was Zacharias' first cousin as John Thomas, Jr. and Anna Magdalena Thomas Smith were brother and sister.A series of deeds in Kentucky furnishes some clues as to the children of Zacharias. By his first wife, Ann Elizabeth Fishback:1. William Smith (he left seven children),2. Elizabeth Smith m. Capt. Henry Grider of Swiss Mennonite descent,3. Mary Smith m. William Powell,4. Jesse Smith m. Joanna Pendleton.By his second wife, Sarah Ann, these children resulted:5. Zachariah Smith, Jr. m. Elizabeth,6. Peter Smith m. Elizabeth,7. Jeremiah Smith m. Polly,8. James Smith m. Margaret,9. Samuel Smith,10. Abraham Smith m. Nancy,11. Sally Smith m.1 a cousin, William Smith and m.2 Uriah Taylor. Since Sally Smith had a daughter who was married in 1788, Sally was probably one of the older children of the second marriage. (Zachariah Smith and Elijah Holtzclaw were on the marriage bond.) This continues to show the close connection of the Smiths and Holtzclaws.12. Mildred Smith m. Joseph Fisher.13. Nancy Smith m. Robert Ragan.Sarah Browder, who descends from this family, is not entirely convinced of these points. There are numerous uncertainties.John BlankenbakerCensus: 1810, Mercer Co., KY- male and female over age 45 pg 332Church Membership 1: 1767,Culpeper Co., VA - Hebron Lutheran Church Zachariah/Anna Schmidt were sponsorsfor Baptism of Julius Chrisler-his nephewChurch Membership 2: 1769,Culpeper Co., VA - Hebron Lutheran Church Zachariah (no wife) was sponsor forBaptism of Elizabeth Christler, his nieceChurch Membership 3: 1771,Culpeper Co., VA - Hebron Lutheran Church Zachariah (no wife) was sponsor forBaptism of Abraham Christler, his nephewChurch Membership 4: 1775,Culpeper Co., VA - Hebron Lutheran Church Zachariah (no wife) was sponsor forBaptism of Absolom Christler, his nephewChurch Membership 5: 1777,Culpeper Co., VA -- Hebron Lutheran Church Zachariah was a sponsor for theBaptism of Elizabeth, d/o John Smith Jr/Elizabeth (his brother)County records 1: Bet. 1770- 1779, Culpeper Co., VA - signed legislative petitions in the 1770's on recordin the Virginia State Library, presumed to have been Minutemen.County records 2: March 16,1772, Culpeper Co., VA - Had adjoining land on deed from Michael Smith to AdamSmith DB F pg 423County records 3: October22, 1776, Culpeper Co., VA signed a petition as a member of German congregationto Delegates asking ?to be exempt from Parochial charges except to support ourown church"County records 4: September01, 1782, Mercer Co., KY (now) Lincoln Co., KY (then) Land adjoining Adam Smithand Adam Fisher on Harrods Run GB1 pg 161/Mercer Co.,KYCounty records 5: March1793, Mercer Co., KY- Witnessed the will of Adam Smith (brother) WB 1 pg 98DAR soldiers and patriots:Virginia "born 1742 VA- died 1815 KY, Married 1. Ann Fishback 2. Sarah-Private"/VirginiaLand Purchase 1: April 15,1762, Culpeper Co., VA Gift from Michael Smith (father) 117 acres part of 600acres from Clemons DB D pg 5Land Purchase 2: November18, 1771, Culpeper Co., VA from John/Sarah Thomas (uncle) 68 acres Bk F page345Land Purchase 3: December31, 1771, Culpeper Co. VA Gift from Michael Smith (father) plantation formerly belongingto John Thomas" originally from Vaught 174 acres DB F pg 418Land Purchase 4: February07, 1780, Lincoln Co., KY (VA) then Mercer Co. KY (now) Right of Settlement for400 acres on Harrods Run for raising a crop of corn in 1778 DB 1 pg 9/LincolnCo., KYLand Purchase 5: May 29,1780, Lincoln Co., KY (VA) then Mercer Co., KY (now) Lincoln Co., VA/KY (then)Preemption of 1000 acres Waters of Dick River on Harrods Run, Adam Fisher line( a Blankenbaker desc.) Warrant # 147 DB 1 pg 56Land Sale 1: 1777, Culpeper Co., VA Zachariah/SaraAnn to Henry FieldLand Sale 2: 1790, Mercer Co., KY Zachariah/SaraAnnLand Sale 3: 1800, MercerCo., KY Zachariah/Sara Ann to Jesse Smith (son from first marriage)Land Sale 4: August 19,1801, Garrard Co., KY Zachariah Smith of Mercer Co., KY 50 acres to heirs ofJohn Hogan, deceased DB B pg 299/Garrard Co.,KYLand Sale 5: 1805, Mercer Co., KY Zachariah/SaraAnnLand Sale 6: 1811, MercerCo., KY Zachariah/Sara Ann to Jesse Smith (son from first marriage)Military service: LincolnCo., KY (VA) Militia-Revolutionary War under Ensign John SmithOccupation: 1762, CulpeperCo., VA/PlanterResidence 1: Bet. 1735 -1780, Orange/Culpeper Co., VAResidence 2: Bet. 1780 -1816, Kentucky Co., VA/Lincoln/Mercer Co., KYTax records 1: 1764,Culpeper Co. VA Rent rolls "of Michael"Tax records 2: 1800, MercerCo., KY Sarah Watts reported to be the second wife of Zachariah. Was she the daughter of Peter Watts and Margaret Fisher? Margaret was the daughter of Adam Fisher and Elizabeth Garr. Does anyone have the complete will of Adam. For some unknown reason, I only made a note of his daughter Margaret -- I guess because the Peter Watts was significant for me. Adam's will was written April 25, 1804 and probated Oct 1812 Mercer Co. KY WB W page 289. At least I made note of that The Peter Watts made me take notice because he was one of Abraham Thomas's best friends (son of Michael Thomas.) in fact, Abraham and Susannah Smith Thomas named their last son, Peter Watts Thomas born 1798. above from Evelyn Wallace

3-28-1781 Surveyed for Zachariah Smith acres in Lincoln Co. on waters of Dick River 880 acres-- 400 acres as certificate for settlement crossing Harrods Run to John Bowmans' line to Adam Fisher's line to James Harrod corner -- Warrant 147Grant # 111 and 112 for above acreage GB 1 page 638 Sept 1-1782 paid 192 pounds

following from Marilyn at gneolog@aol.com I spent some time in Mercer Co, KY on my trip to SLC last week. Got more info on lines of Anna Magdalena Thomas Smith. Going to send it on in case anyone is interested. I need to find about 60 acres of land that Zachariah had in Culpeper Co, VA so if anyone has land records for him there, would you please send them my way. Also if any one has estate info on Zachariah in Mercer Co or any other info on him from that county. I was so excited with the land record info-- tedious but productive. Take care. MarilynMercer CountyDB 1 page 205 July 27, 1790 Zachariah and Sarah Ann Smith to John Coldwell.. for 20 pounds being 50 acres on Harrods Run, branch of Dick's River, corner Adam Smith, surveyDB 1 page 222 Sept 18, 1790 Zachariah Smith of Mercer/VA to John Smell, no $$ mentioned, for 243 acres corner Samuel Lawrence, corner Jarret Cowan, corner Adam SmithDB 4 page 206 Nov 28, 1800 Zachariah and Sarah Ann Smith to Jesse Smith for 120 pound being 12 acres part of Zachariah settlement on Harrods Run, Peter Bruner line, Ezekial Fields lineDB 4 page 212 Nov 28, 1800 Zachariah and Sarah Ann Smith to Jesse Smith for 100 pounds, 124 acres waters of Harrods Run. Adam Smith line, east end of Zachariah Smith settlement crossing bend of Wilson's Run, Barnett Fisher line, corner Fields.Note: Barnett Fisher was a Blankenbaker descendant -- line of sibling of Anna Maria Blankenbaker ThomasDB 5 page 475 August 26 1805 Zachariah and Sarah Ann Smith to Randolph Mock for $600 being 124 acres on South bank of Harrods Run, corner Barnett Fisher survey. Witness John Thomas and Barnett FisherDB 5 pg 334 Sept 24, 1804 Zachariah Smith to Jesse Smith for 5 shillings, 38 acres on Harrods' Run.DB 8 page 89 July 31, 1811 Zachariah Smith to Jesse Smith for $360 being 30 acres on water of Harrods Run, cliffs of Harrods Run. James Smith and Abraham Smith witnessDB 8 page 90 July 31, 1811 Zachariah Smith sold to Peter Watts 150 acres on Harrods Run. There was no legal title. After multiple sales to others, this land was eventually sold to Jesse Smith.Zachariah was well compensated by Peter Watts wo he will make a good and lawful title to Jesse Thomas. Abraham Smith and James Smith witnessed.DB 11 page 29 July 22, 1818Mary Powell of Warren Co., KY to Zachariah Smith for $235, all of her right and interest in 1/13 part of tract on Harrods Run -- same land where Zachariah Smith, deceased, lived, father and ancestor to Mary PowellDB 11 page 59 Sept 1, 1818 Thomason and Sally Ann Williams of Scott Co., KY to Zachariah Smith being 1/13 interest inherited by heirs of William Smith, decease of which Sally is one of William's heirs -- entitled to 1/7 of 1/13Note: William was a deceased son of Zachariah. Zachariah Sr is now deceased and Jr is buying up landDB 11 page 97 October 23, 1818Peter and Elizabeth Smith of Butler Co., KY to Zachariah Smith for $235 being 1/13 from Zachariah Smith, deceased, father of Peter SmithDB 12 page 290 August 24, 1820Henry and Elizabeth Grider of Warren Co., KY to Zachariah Smith for $235 being 1/13 due Elizabeth as heir of Zachariah Smith, deceased being one of his childrenDB 12 page 311 Dec. 13, 1821 -- all of Garrard Co., KYJeremiah A and Polly Smith, James and Margaret Smith,Abraham and Nancy Smith -- 3 portions of 13 divisions of land from their father, Zachariah, deceased, on Harrods Run to Jesse Smith for $235DB 13 page 149 January 16, 1823 Samuel and Sally Smith of Garrard Co and Joseph and Millie Fisher, Mercer Co to Zachariah Smith for $250 and $275 being 1/13 each of undivided tract on Harrods Run that belonged to Zachariah Smith deceased, where he lived, descended to his children and heirs at law. Joseph Fisher purchased a part of interest from heirs of William Smith, deceasedDB 13 page 191 January 18, 1824 Zachariah and Agnes Smith to Jesse Smith -- Zachariah Smith, father and ancestor to Zachariah and Jesse departed this life on the _______ day of 1816 leaving Jesse and Zachariah with Peter, Jeremiah R. James, Samuel, Abraham, Elizabeth Grider wife of Henry, Mary Powell, widow of William, deceased, Sally Taylor, wife of Uriah, Milly Fisher, wife of Joesph, Nancy Ragan, wife of Robert and the heirs of William Smith, deceased son. Zachariah and Jesse have purchased all the tracts of Zachariah, deceased and have agreed to make a division among themselves.So without these wonderful land records, we would never know the children of Zachariah SmithZachariah's estate recorded WB 5 page 349 in 1817 -- don't know why I did not make note of this -- I did a few others -- oh well, another unfinished chore but the reference could be included in the following note:I don't have the book and page for this record but have the note in my files In 1817 Sarah Ann (Watts) Smith deeded to Zachariah, James, and Jesse Smith, and to Joseph Fisher, Robert Ragan, and to Jeremiah, Samuel, and Abraham Smith of Garrard Co. all of rights in the land of her deceased husband, Zachariah, on condition that they pay her $91 annually in accordance with notes that she holds from them. Sarah Ann did not die until 1835 and she mentions her daughter Nancy Ragan?s second son, Reuben G. Ragan. Zacharias Ragan, the eldest son of Nancy, was also mentioned. Three daughters were mentioned, Sally Taylor, Mildred Fisher, and Nancy Ragan. It is believed that all of these people were Sarah Ann?s own children.

Zachariah Smith inventory of his estate recorded WB 5 page 349 in November 7, 181615 hogs, 5 hogs, 6 cows, 5 young cattle, 6 calves, 24 sheep, 5 Barshier ploughs and wingletrees, 5 old hoes and 2 axes, 2 iron ___ and fifth chain, 1 handsaw bell and parcels of old iron, 1 hackle for flax, 1 iron pitchfork, 1 iron shovel and smoothing iron, 1 iron kettle and oven, 1 ___ prep and grindstone, 1 ___ 5 pails and tub of ___, 1 loom warping, 1 iron pots, dutch oven, skillets and 3 pot hooks, 1 frying pan, 2 shovels and hammer, 1 watering pot, coffee pot and tin kettle, 1 pewter desk and 2 plates, 1 dining table, 2 old tables and 1 chest, 9 old chairs, 1 corner cupboard, 1 ________, 15 earthen plates, 2 dishes, 1 sugar dish, 5 tumblers, pepper box and salt box, 1 earthen bowl, 8 china cups and saucers, coffee mill, 1 candle stick and 2 ___, 6 knives and forks, bread tray, soup spoon and 4 platters, 1 bureau, 1 Bible English and parcel Dutch books, 4 bedsteads and furniture, 1 toylet table and dressing glass, 2 flax wheels and 1 cotton wheel, 1 negro boy named Anth!ony, 1 negro girl named Caroline, 1 negro girl named Mahala, 1 negro woman named Penelope and child named Barbara, 1 negro man named Adam, 1 cutting box, 1 stack wheat, oats and straw, waggon ___ and streachers, 8 barrels corn, 2 stacks hay, hemp in the stalk, 1 horse, carpet. Total value $2580.75. Signed Edward Worthington, John Bowman and John DunklinOne note on Peter Smith dated Aug 12, 1812 for $298.24One note on Jeremiah B. Smith dated July 9, 1813 for $90One note on Zachariah Smith dated Aug 19, 1814 for $30One note on Jacob B. Smith dated Sept 15, 1812 with a credit of $8One note on William Smith dated June 3, 1811 for $50One note on Henry Grider dated April 4, 1798 for $9Total $ 880.61

Zachariah, John and Adam were sons of John Michael and Anna Magdalena Thomas Smith. James Thomas was the son of Zachariah. None of the daughters or sons in law of John Michael and Anna Magdalena went to KY. as far as I can tell -- remaining in Culpeper/Madison Co., VABoth Zachariah AKA Zacharias Smith and his brother, John sold their land in Culpeper Co in 1777 -- same day -- to Henry Field Jr. When Henry Fields Jr died in Culpeper Co. VA in 1787, he left 3400 acres of land in KentuckyLand Survey and Grant Adam Smith, assignee of John Bowman, 400 acres by virtue of part of a preemption warrant # 560 Lincoln Co. joining John Bowman's settlement on Harrod's Run, in McBride's line, Adam Fisher's line, Zachariah Smith corner May 20, 1781GB 1 page 161- 160 pounds paid by Adam Smith for 400 acres into treasury of Virginia Commonwealth 9-1-1782Smith Zachariah 400 Harrods Run 02-07-1780 1-9 1000 Harrods Run 05-29-1780 1-56 Change Date: 10 Jun 2011 at 01:00:00

Father: John Michael SMITH Jr. b: Apr 1712 in Gemmingen, Helibronn,Stuttgart , Ger. Mother: Anna Magdalena THOMAS b: 24 Nov 1715 in Neuenburg, , Baden Ger.

Marriage 1 Ann Elizabeth FISHBACK b: ABT 1743 in ,Fauquier,Va. Married: ABT 1760 in ,Culpeper,Va. Children Has No Children William SMITH b: ABT 1760 in ,,Va. Has No Children Elizabeth SMITH b: 22 May 1764 in ,Culpeper,Va. Has No Children Jesse SMITH b: 18 Aug 1767 in ,Culpeper,Va.

Marriage 2 Sarah Ann WATTS b: ABT 1750 in ,,Va. Married: ABT 1769 in ,Culpeper,Va. Children Has No Children Peter SMITH b: ABT 1768 Has No Children Mary SMITH b: ABT 1770 in ,Mercer,Ky. Has No Children Sally SMITH b: ABT 1772 in ,Mercer,Ky. Has No Children Jeremiah Robert SMITH b: ABT 1774 Has No Children William SMITH b: ABT 1776 Has No Children Mildred SMITH b: ABT 1778 Has No Children Zachariah SMITH b: ABT 1780 in ,,Va. Has No Children Nancy SMITH b: ABT 1782 in ,Mercer,Ky. Has No Children Jesse SMITH b: ABT 1784 in ,Mercer,Ky. Has No Children Abraham SMITH b: ABT 1786 in ,Mercer,Ky. Has No Children Samuel SMITH b: ABT 1788 in ,Mercer,Ky. Has No Children James SMITH b: ABT 1790 in ,Mercer,Ky.

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