Hannah Washburn1
F, #45120, b. 1784, d. 1 December 1852
- Father*: Ebenezer Washburn1 b. 8 Apr 1756, d. 12 Nov 1826
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Deforest1 b. b 1764, d. 7 Apr 1802
- Birth*: 1784; Date 1784 per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.1
- Marriage*: December 1800; Date Dec 1800 per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.; Principal=Rev. Robert James McDowall1
- Death*: 1 December 1852; Date Dec 1 1852 per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.1
- Married Name: December 1800; McDowall1
Family: Rev. Robert James McDowall b. 25 Jul 1768, d. 3 Aug 1841
- John McDowall1 b. 20 Sep 1801, d. 13 Dec 1836
- Sarah Washburn McDowall1 b. 14 Sep 1804, d. 7 Mar 1892
- Ebenezer McDowall+1 b. 3 Jan 1807, d. 19 Jun 1862
- James McDowall1 b. 3 Aug 1810, d. 29 Jul 1812
- Eliza McDowall1 b. 14 Jul 1813, d. 14 Sep 1814
- James Alexander McDowall+1 b. 9 Jun 1815, d. 22 Oct 1876
- Daniel Simon McDowall1 b. 28 Dec 1817, d. 4 Mar 1842
- Robert McDowall1 b. 8 Apr 1821
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Ebenezer Washburn1
M, #45121, b. 8 April 1756, d. 12 November 1826
- Father*: Simeon Washburn b. c 1725
- Mother*: Jemima Gary b. c 1725
- Birth*: 8 April 1756; Attleboro, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.1
- Marriage*: 5 June 1782; Sorel, Quebec; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.; Principal=Sarah Elizabeth Deforest
- Death*: 12 November 1826; Hallowell Twp., Picton, Prince Edward Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.1
Family: Sarah Elizabeth Deforest b. b 1764, d. 7 Apr 1802
- Hannah Washburn+1 b. 1784, d. 1 Dec 1852
- Hon. Simeon Washburn+ b. 1786
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
Sarah Elizabeth Deforest1
F, #45122, b. before 1764, d. 7 April 1802
- Father*: Simon Deforest b. 17 Feb 1739, d. 1777
- Mother*: Mary McGinniss b. 1740
- Birth*: before 1764; Albany, Albany Co., New York, U.S.A.; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.1
- Marriage*: 5 June 1782; Sorel, Quebec; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.; Principal=Ebenezer Washburn
- Death*: 7 April 1802; Hallowell Twp., Picton, Prince Edward Co., Ontario; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.1
- Married Name: 5 June 1782; Washburn1
Family: Ebenezer Washburn b. 8 Apr 1756, d. 12 Nov 1826
- Hannah Washburn+1 b. 1784, d. 1 Dec 1852
- Hon. Simeon Washburn+ b. 1786
Citations
- [S22] Rootsweb, online unknown url.
John McDowall1,2
M, #45123, b. circa 1735
- Birth*: circa 1735; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.2
- Marriage*: before 1761; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.; Principal=Euphamy Smith
- Marriage*: circa 1765; U.S.A.; "Also, I have been researching Mary McDowall, my 3rd great grandmother. Rev Robert James McDowall and Mary had the same Mother - Sarah Graham. The rest of Mary's brothers and sisters had Euphamey Smith as their Mother." per email from Grace Meneely, Oct 19, 2009.; Principal=Sarah Graham3
Family 1: Euphamy Smith b. c 1735
Family 2: Sarah Graham b. c 1740
- Mary McDowall+4 b. 1766, d. b 1837
- Rev. Robert James McDowall+2 b. 25 Jul 1768, d. 3 Aug 1841
Euphamy Smith1,2,3
F, #45124, b. circa 1735
- Birth*: circa 1735; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.2
- Marriage*: before 1761; per GEDCOM of Richard Lander, Sept. 20, 2005.; Principal=John McDowall
- Married Name: before 1761; McDowall2
Family: John McDowall b. c 1735
Mary McDowall1,2,3
F, #45125, b. 1766, d. before 1837
- Father*: John McDowall2 b. c 1735
- Mother*: Sarah Graham b. c 1740
- Birth*: 1766; U.S.A.; Date 1766 per 1806 Census - age 40. from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 1372,4
- Marriage*: before 1788; U.S.A.; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton. Marie's ancestor, Joseph Smith, had left England and settled in New York State during the first half of the eighteenth century. His sons, Jesse and John, fought on opposing sides during the Revolutionary War, Jesse with the British and John with the Americans. Jesse and his father eventually returned to England, but John stayed and married Mary McDowall. Her brother, Rev. Robert McDowall, was a minister serving parishioners between York and Brockville before 1800. He urged Mary and John to settle in Canada. This they did, becoming the first settlers in the village that later was named after them." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137; Principal=John Drummond Smith Sr.2,4
- Death*: before 1837; Murray Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; No info for her death except that 1830 Census shows 3 females over 16 with John D. Smith and 1837 Census shows him alone.
- Married Name: before 1788; Smith2
- Census*: 1806; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 28 at 1806 Census: see John Smith
Family: John Drummond Smith Sr. b. 1761, d. 6 Jun 1842
- Lt. Col. Abijah Smith+ b. 30 Apr 1789, d. 19 Jan 1870
- John Drummond Smith Jr.+ b. 1792, d. c 1849
- Winnie Smith b. 1794
- Elizabeth Smith+ b. 1797, d. 1872
- Mary Smith b. 1801
- Martha Smith+ b. 1803, d. b 1840
- Hannah Smith b. 1808
- Robert McDowell Smith+2 b. 31 May 1811, d. 8 Jan 1899
John Drummond Smith Sr.1,2,3
M, #45126, b. 1761, d. 6 June 1842

- Father*: Joseph Smith2 b. c 1740
- Mother*: ? ?2 b. c 1740
- Birth*: 1761; New York, U.S.A.; Date 1761 per Burial. Date 1756 per 1806 - age shown as 50?? from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 1372,4
- Marriage*: before 1788; U.S.A.; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton. Marie's ancestor, Joseph Smith, had left England and settled in New York State during the first half of the eighteenth century. His sons, Jesse and John, fought on opposing sides during the Revolutionary War, Jesse with the British and John with the Americans. Jesse and his father eventually returned to England, but John stayed and married Mary McDowall. Her brother, Rev. Robert McDowall, was a minister serving parishioners between York and Brockville before 1800. He urged Mary and John to settle in Canada. This they did, becoming the first settlers in the village that later was named after them." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137; Principal=Mary McDowall2,5
- Death*: 6 June 1842; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date June 6 1842 per Burial. John D. Smith, Sr. appears with John D. Smith, Jr. for the last time in the 1837 Census.4
- Burial*: 8 June 1842; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, NorthumberlandCo., Canada West; Memorial: (See Exhibit) In; Memory of; John D. Smith; Who Died; June 6, 1842; M 81 Years; 8 Days (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Sept. 23, 2005)
Note: Smith Cemetery is behind some houses south of the Smithfield United Church. Stones have been placed up on a wall, well kept.
Note: Plaque at Smith Cemetery states: "SMITH CEMETERY; John Smith, who settled on this creek in 1793, gave this land as a community burying ground.; This cairn erected in honoured memory of all those whose names are inscribed and those unknown who also rest here.; Township of Brighton; 1972 bCemetery Committee; Reeve - Roy Chatten, Deputy Reeve - Arnold Boes; Councillors - J. Frank George, Maurice Harvey, Reginald McCann; Clerk & Teasurer - Opal M. Carlaw, Road Supt. - Jack H. Scriver" (Picture taken Sept. 23, 2005)
CEMSearch: Name: John D. Smith; Born: - ; Died: 1842-06-12; Age: 81y 8mo; Buried: Smith Cemetery, Smithfiedl, Brighton Twp.; No other names.4,5
- Residence*: 1793; Conc B Lot 23, Murray Twp., Nothumberland Co., Upper Canada; "John D. Smith, who settled on this creeek in 1793 ... " from plaque at Smith Cemetery.5
- Census: 1803; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1803 Census & Assessment: James Smith, 71; John, 31; Polly, 24; Silas, 6; Polly, 4
Note: This confuses the issue. This John Smith is the same one we see in the 1806 Census. James, age 71 is with him, suggesting his father was James. - Census: 1804; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1804 Census & Assessment: John Smith; 1 male 16 to 60; 2 males under 16; 4 females
- Census*: 1806; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Age 50 at 1806 Census: John D. Smith, 50; Wife, 40; Abijah, 17; John, 14; Winnie, 12; Elizabeth, 9; Mary, 5; Martha, 3
- Census: 1808; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1808 Census: John D. and Elizabeth Smith; 3 males 16 to 60; 6 females
- Census: 1808; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1808 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith; 370 acres uncult., 30 acres cult.
- Census: 1809; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1809 Census & Assessment: John D.? Smith; 20 acres cult., 100 acres uncult.
1809 Census & Assessment: John Smith, Snr?; 500 acres uncult. - Residence: 10 July 1809; Conc 2 Lot 7, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (Patent) show that John D. Smith obtained the Patent from the Crown for all 200 acres of Lot 7, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co. ITS Date: Jul 10 1809. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, Lot 7, pg 097 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 11 2022.)6
- Census: 1810; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1810 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith; 30 acres cult., 570 acres uncult.
- Census: 1812; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1812 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith; 50 acres cult., 550 acres uncult.
- Census: 1813; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1813 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith; 50 acres cult., 550 acres uncult.
- Residence: 3 February 1813; Conc 2 Lot 7, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Records (BS 642) show that John D. Smith sold the East 100 acres in the west half of Lot 7, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Feb 3 1813. Reg. Date: Jan 22 1819. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, Lot 7, pg 097 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 11 2022.)6
- Census: 1814; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1814 Census: John D. Smith; 2 males over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female over 16; 2 females under 16
- Census: 1815; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1815 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith; 50 acres cult., 550 acres uncult.
- Census: 1816; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1816 Census: John D. Smith; 2 males over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females over 16; 1 female under 16
- Census: 1816; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1816 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith; 60 acres cult., 640 acres uncult.
- Residence: 2 August 1816; Conc B Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Registry Records (B&S 641) show that Samuel H. Sherwood sold 75 acres in the north part of Lot 24, Conc B, Murray Twp. to John D. Smith. ITS Date: Aug 2 1816. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc B, Lot 24, copied from OnLand.ca, pg. 022 of 256, pg 1, by Dan, Nov 21 2020)
Note: This land is south of Smithfield.7 - Census: 1817; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1817 Census & Assessment: J. D. Smith; 75 acres cult., 700 acres uncult.
- Census: 1817; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1817 Census: John Smith, Sr.; 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 male over 60; 2 females over 16; 2 females under 16; Total 7
- Residence: 7 December 1817; Conc 2 Lot 7, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Records (BS 657) show that John D. Smith sold the East 100 acres of Lot 7, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Eliakim Squir. ITS Date: Dec 7 1817. Reg. Date: Mar 19 1819. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brighton Twp., Conc 2, Lot 7, pg 097 of 317, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Apr 11 2022.)6
- Census: 1818; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1818 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith; 75 acres cult., 725 acres uncult.
- Census: 1818; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1818 Census: John D. Smith; 2 males over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females over 16; 1 females under 16
- Residence: 3 February 1818; Conc 2 Lot 9, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Land Records (BS 642) show that John D. Smith sold the West 100 acres of Lot 6, Conc 2, Cramahe Twp. to Isaac C. Proctor. ITS Date: Feb 3 1818. (Land Registry Records, Abstract Index Books, Brighton Twp., Concession 2, Lot 6, Cobourg Public Library)6
- Census: 1819; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1819 Census: John D. Smith; 4 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 males under16; 3 females under 16; Total 8
- Census: 1820; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1820 Census: John D. Smith; 3 males over 16; 2 males under 16; 2 females over 16; 1 female under 16; Total 8
- Census: 1820; Conc B Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1820 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith, ??; Conc A, Lot 21, 120 acres uncult., 80 acres cutl.; Conc B, Lot 22 & 24, 200 acres uncult.
- Census: 1822; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1822 Census: John D. Smith; 2 males over 16; 2 males under 16; 3 females over 16
- Census: 1823; Conc B Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1823 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith, Jr.; Conc A, Lot 21, 192 acres uncult., 8 acres cutl.; Conc A, Lot 22, south half, 178 acres uncult., 22 acres cult.; Conc A, Lot 23, north half, 100 acres uncult.; Conc A, Lot 24, 160 acres uncult., 40 acres cult.; Conc B, Lot 24, 75 acres uncult.
- Census: 1824; Conc B Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1824 Census & Assessment: John D. Smith, Sr.; Conc A, Lot 23 & 24, front part, 200 acres uncult.
- Census: 1825; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1825 Census: John D. Smith. Sr.; 1 male under 16; 2 males over 16; 3 females over 16
- Census: 1825; Conc B Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1825 Census & Assessment: John D. Smyth, Sr.; Conc A, Lot 23, west half, 100 acres uncult.; Conc A, Lot 24, west half, 93 acres uncult., 7 acres cult.; Conc A, Lot 23, east part, 25 acres cult.
- Census: 1826; Conc A Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1826 Census: John D. Smith; 2 males over 16; 3 males under 16; Total 5; Conc A, Lot 24, 86 acres uncult., 12 acres cult.; Conc A, Lot 23, 100 acres uncult.; Conc A, Lot 21, 200 acres uncult.
- Census: 1827; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1827 Census: John D. Smith; 1 male over 16; 3 females over 16; 2 males under 16; Total 6
- Census: 1828; Conc A Lot 23, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1828 Census: John D. Smith, Sr.; 3 male over 16; 2 females over 16; Total 5; Conc A, Lot 23, 180 acres uncult., 20 acres cult.
- Census: 1830; Conc A Lot 23, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1830 Census: John D. Smith, Sr.; 3 males over 16; 3 females over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female udner 16; Total 8; Conc A, Lot 23 & 24, 160 acres uncult., 40 acres cult.
- Census: 1837; Conc A Lot 20, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1837 Census: John D. Smith; 1 male over 16; Total 1; Conc A, Lot 21, south half, 80 acres uncult., 20 acres cult.; Conc A, Lot 20, south half, 95 acres uncult, 5 acres cult.
- Note*: 1840; Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; "The earliest churches on record are the old Presbyterian Church on Young Street founded in 1837; the church in Smithfield north of the cemetery, founded in 1840 and known as Bates Church. ... " pg. 191 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.8
Family: Mary McDowall b. 1766, d. b 1837
- Marriage*: before 1788; U.S.A.; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton. Marie's ancestor, Joseph Smith, had left England and settled in New York State during the first half of the eighteenth century. His sons, Jesse and John, fought on opposing sides during the Revolutionary War, Jesse with the British and John with the Americans. Jesse and his father eventually returned to England, but John stayed and married Mary McDowall. Her brother, Rev. Robert McDowall, was a minister serving parishioners between York and Brockville before 1800. He urged Mary and John to settle in Canada. This they did, becoming the first settlers in the village that later was named after them." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137; Principal=Mary McDowall2,5
- Lt. Col. Abijah Smith+ b. 30 Apr 1789, d. 19 Jan 1870
- John Drummond Smith Jr.+ b. 1792, d. c 1849
- Winnie Smith b. 1794
- Elizabeth Smith+ b. 1797, d. 1872
- Mary Smith b. 1801
- Martha Smith+ b. 1803, d. b 1840
- Hannah Smith b. 1808
- Robert McDowell Smith+2 b. 31 May 1811, d. 8 Jan 1899
Citations
- John D. Smith per early Murray census records. I added "Drummond" as the middle name per marriage register of his daughter Hannah (Benjamin Franklin) where parents are shown as Drummond and Mary.
- [S61] Unknown compiler, Homesteads.
- [S28] Unknown short register title: entry for unknown spouses' names unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S46] Unknown location, Ontario Land Registry Records; unknown film.
- [S24] Unknown location, Upper Canada Land Petitions; unknown film.
- [S54] Wilfred M. Sprung & Barbara Nyland, Tobey Book.
Joseph Smith1
M, #45127, b. circa 1740
- Birth*: circa 1740; England1
- Marriage*: before 1760; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton. Marie's ancestor, Joseph smith, had left England and settled in New York State during the first half of the eighteenth century. His sons, Jesse and John, fought on opposing sides during the Revolutionary War, Jesse with the British and John with the Americans. Jesse and his father eventually returned to England, but John stayed and married Mary McDowall. Her brother, Rev. Robert McDowall, was a minister serving parishoners between York and Brockville before 1800. He urged Mary and John to settle in Canada. This they did, becoming the first settlers in the village that later was named after them." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137; Principal=? ?
Family: ? ? b. c 1740
- John Drummond Smith Sr.+1 b. 1761, d. 6 Jun 1842
- Jesse Smith1 b. c 1764
Citations
- [S61] Unknown compiler, Homesteads.
? ?1
F, #45128, b. circa 1740
- Birth*: circa 17401
- Marriage*: before 1760; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton. Marie's ancestor, Joseph smith, had left England and settled in New York State during the first half of the eighteenth century. His sons, Jesse and John, fought on opposing sides during the Revolutionary War, Jesse with the British and John with the Americans. Jesse and his father eventually returned to England, but John stayed and married Mary McDowall. Her brother, Rev. Robert McDowall, was a minister serving parishoners between York and Brockville before 1800. He urged Mary and John to settle in Canada. This they did, becoming the first settlers in the village that later was named after them." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 137; Principal=Joseph Smith
- Married Name: before 1760; Smith1
Family: Joseph Smith b. c 1740
- John Drummond Smith Sr.+1 b. 1761, d. 6 Jun 1842
- Jesse Smith1 b. c 1764
Citations
- [S61] Unknown compiler, Homesteads.
Jesse Smith1
M, #45129, b. circa 1764
- Father*: Joseph Smith1 b. c 1740
- Mother*: ? ?1 b. c 1740
- Birth*: circa 1764; "William and Elizabeth's son, Charles Butler, married Marie Smith, who came from Smithfield, a village just east of Brighton. Marie's ancestor, Joseph smith, had left England and settled in New York State during the first half of the eighteenth century. His sons, Jesse and John, fought on opposing sides during the Revolutionary War, Jesse with the British and John with the Americans. Jesse and his father eventually returned to England, but John stayed and married Mary McDowall. Her brother, Rev. Robert McDowall, was a minister serving parishoners between York and Brockville before 1800. He urged Mary and John to settle in Canada. This they did, becoming the first settlers in the village that later was named after them." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 1371
Citations
- [S61] Unknown compiler, Homesteads.
Robert McDowell Smith1
M, #45130, b. 31 May 1811, d. 8 January 1899

- Father*: John Drummond Smith Sr.1 b. 1761, d. 6 Jun 1842
- Mother*: Mary McDowall1 b. 1766, d. b 1837
- Birth*: 31 May 1811; Murray Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date May 31 1811 per Burial. Date 1812 & location Ont. per 1881 Census. Date 1812 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1812 & location UC per 1861 Census. Date 1814 & location Cda. per 1851 Census. "Robert McDowell Smith, one of their seven children, built the two-storey frame house on the north side of Smithfield's Main Street - part of the original Danforth road." from “Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto” by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 1371,2,3,4,5,6,7
- Marriage*: before 1834; Upper Canada; per 1861 Census.; Principal=Clarissa White2
- Death*: 8 January 1899; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Jan 8 1899 per Burial.3
- Burial*: 10 January 1899; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Robert M.; Smith; Son of; John D. Smith; Born May 31, 1811; Died; Jan 8, 1899 (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Sept. 23, 2005)
CEMSearch: Name: Robert M. Smith; Born: 1811-05-31; Died: 1899-01-08; Age: 87y 7m 8d; Notes: Son of John D. Smith, Husband of Clarissa; Buried: Smith Cemetery, Smithfield; Other names: Clarissa Smith (1816-1859)3,4
- Census: 1837; Conc A Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1837 Census: Robert Smith; 3 males over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females over 16; 1 female under 16; Total 7; Conc A, Lot 24, north half Lots 21, 22, 23, 361 acres uncult, 39 acres cult.
- Census: 1839; Conc A Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1839 Census: Robert Smith; 3 males over 16; 1 males under 16; 2 females over 16; 2 females under 16
- Census: 1840; Conc A Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1840 Census: Robert Smith; 2 males under 16; 3 males over 16; 3 females under 16; 2 females over 16
- Census: 1841; Conc A Lot 24, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1841 Census: Robert Smith; 4 males over 16; 2 males under 16; 2 females over 16; 2 females under 16
- Note*: 24 September 1847; Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Messrs. Proctor and Squires; Please let E. F. Monroe have twelve pounds of nails and oblige. Yours Truly; Robert Smith; Smithfield, 24 September, 1847." pg. 172 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.8
- Census: 1848; Conc A Lot 23, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1848 Census: Robert Smith; Conc A, Lot 23, proprietor; farmer
- Residence: circa 1850; Main Street, Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Robert McDowall Smith, one of the seven children, built the two-storey frame house on the north side of Smithfield's Main Street - part of the original Danforth Road." from "Homesteads: Early buildings and families from Kingston to Toronto" by Margaret McBurley and Mary Byers, 1979, pg. 1371
- Census: 1850; Conc A Lot 23, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1850 Census: Robert Smith; Conc A, Lot 23, occupied, proprietor; 8 Total Persons; 4 non-family
- Census*: 1852; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 37 at 1851 Census: Smith, Robert, 37, b. Cda., C. of Scot., Merchant, married; Clarissa, 35, b. Cda., EM, married; Reuben, 14?, b. Cda., EM; Martha, 7; Esther, 17; Louisa, 10; Mary, 7; Emily, 5; Martha, 84, b. US, C. Scot., widow5
- Residence: July 1853; Conc 1 Lot 23, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Two Farms for Sale; The first contains 150 acres of excellent land, being part of lots No. 23 and 24, in the first concession of the township of Brighton, formerly Murray. The second contains 100 acres (or more adjoining if the purchaser wishes a larger farm) being part of Lot No. 21, Concession A, township of Brighton, and within half a mile of the village of Smithfield. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber. N.B. Accounts which have been more than one year standing are expected to be settled immediately.; Smithfield, July 1853; Robert Smith" pg. 243 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.8
- Census: April 1861; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 49 at 1861 Census: Smith, Robert, 49, b. Northumberland, WM, farm lab., widower; Reuben, 24, b. Northumberland, WM, single; Louisa, 18; Martha, 15; Mary, 15; Emily, 13; Isaac, 62
- Residence*: April 1861; Conc A Lot 23 & 24, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Residence per 1861 Census: Conc A, Lot 23 & 24, 175 acres2
- Census: April 1871; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 59 at 1871 Census: Smith, Robert, 59, b. Ont., Scot., WM, farmer, married?; Louisa, 29?, b. Ont., EM, single; Isaac, 16 (1871 Census: div. 1, pg. 31, line 12 - Conc B, Lot 23, 83 acres, owner)6
- Residence: April 1871; Conc B Lot 23, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Residence per 1871 Census: Conc B., Lot 23, 83 acres, owner6
- Residence: 1878; Conc A Lot 23, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; County Atlas: Name: Robert Smith; Post Office: Smithfield; Township: Brighton; County: Northumberland; DAte: 1878; Conc & Lot: Conc A, Lot 23, 33 acres9
- Census: April 1881; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 69 at 1881 Census: Smith, Robert, 69, b. Ont., Eng., CM, farmer, married; Isaac, 27, b. Ont., Eng., CM, farmer, married; Amanda, 27, b. Ont., Eng., CM, married; Robert, 1 (1881 Census: Brighton Twp., dist. 123, sub-dist. C-1, pg. 33, HH 185 - familysearch.org)7
Family: Clarissa White b. 25 Dec 1817, d. 10 Oct 1859
- Marriage*: before 1834; Upper Canada; per 1861 Census.; Principal=Clarissa White2
- Esther Smith+ b. Dec 1835, d. 30 May 1919
- Reuben Smith2 b. 1837
- Louisa Smith2 b. 1843
- Martha Smith2 b. 1846
- Mary Smith2 b. 1846
- Emily Smith+ b. 1847, d. 1938
- Isaac S. Smith+ b. 1 Dec 1854, d. 6 Dec 1932
Citations
- [S61] Unknown compiler, Homesteads.
- [S10] Unknown author, 1861 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S14] Unknown author, 1871 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S16] Unknown author, 1881 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S54] Wilfred M. Sprung & Barbara Nyland, Tobey Book.
- [S40] Unknown agency, Ontario County Atlas.
Julia L. Smith1
F, #45135, b. 1848
- Father*: Edward Henry Smith1 b. 1819, d. 19 Jul 1859
- Mother*: Julia Ann Wright1 b. 4 Nov 1829, d. 18 Mar 1897
- Birth*: 1848; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1850 & location Ont. per 1871 Census. Date 1848 & location Cda. per 1851 Census.1,2
- Census*: 1851; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 3 at 1851 Census: see Edward H. Smith1
- Census: April 1871; Thorold Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; Age 21 at 1871 Census: see Louis Warner (step-father)2
- Census: April 1871; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 20 at 1871 Census: Smith, Julia E., 20, b. Ont., Eng., WM, (shown under the family of Alford Jas. Wright???) is this a daughter of Edward Henry Smith and Juilia Ann Wright??2
- Residence*: 19 October 1876; Conc 1 Lot 1, Brighton Twp., Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Land Registry Records (Grant D938) show that Julia A. Warner & Julia S. Smith sold part of the south half of lots 1 conc 1, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co. to George Dowler. ITS Date: Oct 19 1876. Reg'n. Date: Oct 20 1876. (Ontario Land Registry Records, Northumberland Co., Brigton Twp., Conc 1, Lot 1, Book 014, pg. 012 of 210, page copied from OnLand.ca by Dan Buchanan, Nov 6 2022.)3
Ellice Smith1
F, #45136, b. 1849
- Father*: Edward Henry Smith1 b. 1819, d. 19 Jul 1859
- Mother*: Julia Ann Wright1 b. 4 Nov 1829, d. 18 Mar 1897
- Birth*: 1849; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date 1849 per 1851 Census.1
Lt. Col. Abijah Smith1,2,3
M, #45137, b. 30 April 1789, d. 19 January 1870

- Father*: John Drummond Smith Sr. b. 1761, d. 6 Jun 1842
- Mother*: Mary McDowall b. 1766, d. b 1837
- Birth*: 30 April 1789; U.S.A.; Date Apr 30 1789 per Burial. Date 1789 & location USA per 1851 Census. Date 1789 per 1806 Census. Date 1791 per list of householders of Brighton Twp., 1855, Tobey Book. Date Apr 30 1790 per "Descendants of Ichabod Squier" sent to me via email by Gerry Hannah, Dec 28 2008.2,4,3,5,6
- Marriage*: circa 1813; Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; per 1814 Census.; Principal=Eliza Jane Squier
- Death*: 19 January 1870; Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Jan 19 1870 per Memorial. Date Jan 19 1870 per "Descendants of Ichabod Squier" sent to me via email by Gerry Hannah, Dec 28 2008.4,6
- Burial*: 21 January 1870; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) To the memory of; Lt. Col. Abijah Smith; Who Departed This World; Jan 19, 1870; Aged; 80 Yrs., 8 Mos; & 20 Days (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Sept. 23, 2005)
CEMSearch: Name: Abijah Smith; Born: - ; Died: 1870-01-19; Notes: Lt. Col.; Buried: Smith Cemetery, Smithfield; No other names.3
- Census: 1806; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 17 at 1806 Census: see John D. Smith
- Census: 1812; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1812 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; no land shown (just above John D. Smith)
- Census: 1813; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1813 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; no land shown
- Census: 1814; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1814 Census: Abijah Smith; 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female over 16
- Census: 1814; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1814 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; 80 acres uncult., 20 acres cult.
- Census: 1815; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1815 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; 75 acres uncult., 25 acres cult.
- Census: 1816; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1816 Census: Abijah Smith; 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female over 16
- Census: 1816; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1816 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; 75 acres uncult., 25 acres cult.
- Census: 1817; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1817 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; 75 acres uncult., 25 acres cult.
- Census: 1817; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1817 Census: Abijah Smith; 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female over 16; 1 female under 16; Total 4
- Census: 1818; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1818 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; 60 acres uncult., 40 acres cult.
- Census: 1818; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1818 Census: Abijah Smith; 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female over 16; 1 female under 16; Total 4
- Census: 1819; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1819 Census: Abijah Smith; 4 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 male under 16; 3 female under 16; Total 8
- Census: 1819; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1819 Census: Abijah Smith; 4 males over 16; 1 female over 16; 1 male under 16; 3 female under 16; Total 8
- Census: 1820; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1820 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; 170 acres uncult., 30 acres cult.; Conc A, Lot 20 & 23, south half
- Census: 1821; Conc A Lot 20, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1821 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; Conc A, Lot 20, south half, 100 acres uncult.; Conc A, Lot 23, south half, 60 acres uncult., 40 acres cult.
- Census: 1822; Conc A Lot 20, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1822 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; Conc A, Lot 20, south half, 100 acres uncult.; Conc A, Lot 23, south half, 60 acres uncult., 40 acres cult.
- Census: 1823; Conc A Lot 20, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1823 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; Conc A, Lot 20, south half, 100 acres uncult.; Conc A, Lot 23, south half, 60 acres uncult., 40 acres cult.
- Census: 1824; Conc A Lot 20, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1824 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smith; Conc A, Lot 23, south half, 50 acres uncult., 50 acres cult.; Conc A, Lot 20, 100 acres uncult.
- Census: 1825; Conc A Lot 20, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1825 Census & Assessment: Abijah Smyth; Conc A, Lot 20 & 23, 160 acres uncult., 43 acres cult.
- Note*: between 1846 and 1858; Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "From 1846 to 1858 Abijah Smith of Smithfield was the Lieutenant Colonel in command of the Sedentary Battalion of Northumberland No. 4." pg. 172 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.5
- Census: 1848; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; 1848 Census: Abijah Smith; Conc A, Lot 24, occupied, prop., farmer; Schools - 6
- Census*: 1851; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 62 at 1851 Census: Smith, Abijah, 62, b. US, F. Church, Merchant, widower; Euphemia, 24, b. Cda., WM, single; Tweedle, Jane, 21, b. Prince Edward Island, WM, single; Catherine, 12, b. Prince Edward Island, WM; Smith, George, 12, b. Cda., WM; George, Henry, 22, b. Ireland, RC, lab., single; McMann, Thomas, 50, b. Ireland, RC, lab., married; Cole, Warren, 16, b. US, EM, lab. (1851 Census: Brighton Twp.)
Note: Census pages are out of order. Using the large printed number on the upper right corner of each double page, we can see that Abijah Smith is at the bottom of page 141, along with Euphemia, age 24 and Jane Tweedle, age 21. This family continues on page 137 with Catherine Tweedle, George Smith, Henry George, Thomas McMann and Warren Cole.2 - Residence*: 1855; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; " ... partial list .. householders or freeholders in the new township of Brighton .... Abijah Smith - Merchant - 64 ..." pg. 314 of The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.5
- Note: 1856; Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Joseph Lockwood served as Librarian in this year and received 2 pounds. The same amount was paid to Abijah Smith, the Librarian at Smithfield." pg. 325, The Tobey Book, Brighton Public Library.5
- Census: April 1861; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 72 at 1861 Census: see S. O. Smith
Note: Assuming S. O. Smith is son of Abijah; they appear together in the 1861 Census.7
Family: Eliza Jane Squier b. 25 Feb 1792, d. 11 Aug 1845
- Marriage*: circa 1813; Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; per 1814 Census.; Principal=Eliza Jane Squier
- Squire "Drummond" Smith+2 b. 1814, d. 28 Feb 1884
- Edward Henry Smith+ b. 1819, d. 19 Jul 1859
Citations
- Lt. Col. per Burial.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S54] Wilfred M. Sprung & Barbara Nyland, Tobey Book.
- [S33] Unknown author, "Email Message," e-mail to unknown recipient.
- [S10] Unknown author, 1861 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
Eliza Jane Squier1,2,3
F, #45138, b. 25 February 1792, d. 11 August 1845

- Father*: Ichabod Squier b. 1750
- Mother*: Sylvia Gibbs b. 17 Nov 1759
- Birth*: 25 February 1792; Date 1792 per Burial - age 53 at death in 1845. Date Feb 25 1790 per "Descendants of Ichabod Squier" sent to me via email by Gerry Hannah, Dec 28 2008. per 1814 Census.2,3
- Marriage*: circa 1813; Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; per 1814 Census.; Principal=Lt. Col. Abijah Smith
- Death*: 11 August 1845; Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Aug 11 1845 per Burial.2
- Burial*: 13 August 1845; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Canada West; Memorial: (See Exhibit) Sacred; To the memory of; Eliza Jane Squire; Wife of; Capt. Abijah Smith; Who Died; Aug. 11, 1845; Aged 53 Years (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Sept. 23, 2005)2
- Married Name: circa 1813; Smith
- Census*: 1814; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1814 Census: 1 female over 16 - see Abijah Smith
Family: Lt. Col. Abijah Smith b. 30 Apr 1789, d. 19 Jan 1870
- Squire "Drummond" Smith+4 b. 1814, d. 28 Feb 1884
- Edward Henry Smith+ b. 1819, d. 19 Jul 1859
Citations
- Eliza Jane Squire per Burial. Eliza Jane Squier "Land Patent .. " per "Descendants of Ichabod Squier" sent to me via email by Gerry Hannah, Dec 28 2008.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S33] Unknown author, "Email Message," e-mail to unknown recipient.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
Squire "Drummond" Smith1,2,3,4
M, #45139, b. 1814, d. 28 February 1884

- Father*: Lt. Col. Abijah Smith2 b. 30 Apr 1789, d. 19 Jan 1870
- Mother*: Eliza Jane Squier2 b. 25 Feb 1792, d. 11 Aug 1845
- Birth*: 1814; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1814 & location Northumberland per 1861 Census. Date 1814 per Burial.3,4,5
- Marriage*: 1 November 1837; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Nov 1 1837 & location Murray per Lawson Book, pg. 220. per 1861 Census.; Principal=Mary Eletha Lawson3,6
- Death*: 28 February 1884; Tyendinaga Twp., Deseronto, Hastings Co., Ontario; Date 1884 per Burial. Date Feb 28 1884 & location Deseronto, Hastings Co. per Lawson Book, pg. 220.4,6
- Burial*: 1 March 1884; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) SMITH; Abijah Smith 1839 - 1918; His Wife; Emily Taylor 1841 - 1918; Drummond Smith 1814 - 1884; His Wife; Eletha Lawson 1820 - 1905 (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Brighton Twp., Sept. 23, 2005)
CEMSearch: Name: Drummond Smith; Born: 1814; Died: 1884; Age: 70y; Notes: Husband of Eletha Lawson; Buried: Smith Cemetery, Smithfield; Other names: Abijah Smith (1839-1918), Eletha Smith (Lawson) (1820-1905), Emily Smith (Taylor) (1841-1918)4,5
- Census: after 1839; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1839 Census: Drummond S. Smith; 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 1 female over 16
- Census: 1840; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; 1840 Census: Drymond Smith; 1 male under 16; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16
- Census: 1841; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1841 Census: Squire? Smith; 1 male under 16; 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16
Note: Name appears to be Squire??? People listed are same as Drummond S. Smith in 1840 Census. Drummond does not appear in 1841. Could this guy's name be Drummond Squire Smith??? - Census: 1848; Conc A Lot 20, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1848 Census: Drummond Smith; Conc A, Lot 20, occupied, non-prop.; farmer
- Census: 1850; Conc A Lot 21, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; 1850 Census: Squire Drummond Smith; Conc A, Lot 21, occupied, prop.; 6 Total Persons
- Residence: 1851; Conc A Lot 22, Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Residence per 1851 Census: Conc A, Lot 22, Murray Twp., 200 acres
Note: This is the lot on the east side of Smithfield, which is in Murray Twp.; the boundary between Murray and Brighton runs down the middle of Smithfield. The Smith's are not on this land by the 1878 County Atlas.2 - Census: 1851; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 38 at 1851 Census: Smith, Drummond, 38, b. Cda., Pres., farmer, married; Elletha, 32, b., Cda., Pres., married; Abijah, 11?; George A., 8; Edward, 4; Eliza, 3 (Conc A, Lot 22, 200 acres)2
- Census*: April 1861; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 47 at 1861 Census: Smith, S. O., 47, b. Northumberland, PM, farmer, married; Elethia, 41, b. Northumberland, PM, married; Abijah, 22; George, 20; Edward, 16; Eliza, 14; Sarah, 3; Apply, Geo., 47, b. England, lab., single; Smith, Abijah, Sr., 72, b. USA, pres., widower3
- Residence*: April 1861; Conc A Lot 23 & 24, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Residence per 1861 Census: Conc A, Lot 23 & 24, 160 acres3
- Residence: April 1871; Conc B Lot 22, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Reisdence per 1871 Census: Conc B., Lot 22(3?), tenant7
- Census: April 1871; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 57 at 1871 Census: Smith, S. O.?, 57, b. Ont., Scot., Pres., famrer, married; Elithene, 51, b. Ont., Duch.?, Pres., married; Sarah A., 13, b. Ont., Scot.; Minnie, 11; Appleby, George, 57, b. England, Eng., CE, lab., single; Smith, Anna, 24, b. Ont., Eng., WM, widow (1871 Census: div. 1, pg. 31, line 18 - Conc A, Lot 22?, tenant)7
Family: Mary Eletha Lawson b. 30 Jun 1820, d. 14 Apr 1905
- Marriage*: 1 November 1837; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Nov 1 1837 & location Murray per Lawson Book, pg. 220. per 1861 Census.; Principal=Mary Eletha Lawson3,6
- Abijah Drummond Smith+3 b. 10 Sep 1839, d. 16 Apr 1918
- George A. Smith+3 b. 2 Mar 1842, d. 27 Oct 1916
- Edward H. Smith3 b. 12 Apr 1844, d. 24 Jan 1871
- Eliza Jane Smith+3 b. 1847
- Sarah A. Smith3 b. 1858
- Minnie Almeda Smith7 b. a Apr 1861
Citations
- Drummond per CEMSearch record. Squire Drummond Smith per 1850 Census. S. D. per 1861 Census. Drummond S. per 1839 Census - first appearance in Census.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S10] Unknown author, 1861 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S119] Lawrence and Helen Mitchell, Lawson Book.
- [S14] Unknown author, 1871 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
Mary Eletha Lawson1,2,3,4,5
F, #45140, b. 30 June 1820, d. 14 April 1905

- Father*: John J. Lawson Jr. b. 1788, d. c 1875
- Mother*: Sarah Johnson b. 1798, d. 31 Jul 1885
- Birth*: 30 June 1820; Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1820 & location Northumberland per 1861 Census. Date Jun 30 1920 per Lawson Book, pg. 220.2,5
- Marriage*: 1 November 1837; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Nov 1 1837 & location Murray per Lawson Book, pg. 220. per 1861 Census.; Principal=Squire "Drummond" Smith2,5
- Death*: 14 April 1905; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; per Lawson Book, pg. 220.5
- Burial*: 16 April 1905; Smith's Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; per Lawson Book, pg. 220.5
- Married Name: 1 November 1837; Smith2
- Census: 1851; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 32 at 1851 Census: see Drummond Smith6
- Census*: April 1861; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 41 at 1861 Census: see S. O. Smith2
- Census: April 1871; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 51 at 1871 Census: see S. O. Smith7
Family: Squire "Drummond" Smith b. 1814, d. 28 Feb 1884
- Marriage*: 1 November 1837; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date Nov 1 1837 & location Murray per Lawson Book, pg. 220. per 1861 Census.; Principal=Squire "Drummond" Smith2,5
- Abijah Drummond Smith+2 b. 10 Sep 1839, d. 16 Apr 1918
- George A. Smith+2 b. 2 Mar 1842, d. 27 Oct 1916
- Edward H. Smith2 b. 12 Apr 1844, d. 24 Jan 1871
- Eliza Jane Smith+2 b. 1847
- Sarah A. Smith2 b. 1858
- Minnie Almeda Smith7 b. a Apr 1861
Citations
- Eletha Lawson per Burial. Mary Eletha Lawson per Lawson Book, pg. 220.
- [S10] Unknown author, 1861 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S119] Lawrence and Helen Mitchell, Lawson Book.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S14] Unknown author, 1871 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
Abijah Drummond Smith1,2,3
M, #45141, b. 10 September 1839, d. 16 April 1918

- Father*: Squire "Drummond" Smith2 b. 1814, d. 28 Feb 1884
- Mother*: Mary Eletha Lawson2 b. 30 Jun 1820, d. 14 Apr 1905
- Birth*: 10 September 1839; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Date 1839 & location Northumberland per 1861 Census. Date 1841 per 1881 Census. Date Sep 10 1839 & location Murray Twp. per family tree of stormsaye on ancestry.com, Dec 3 2014.2,4,3
- Marriage*: 14 November 1862; Northumberland Co., Ontario; per 1871 Census. Date Nov 14 1862 per family tree of stormsaye on ancestry.com, Dec 3 2014.; Principal=Mary Emily Taylor5,3
- Death*: 16 April 1918; Brighton, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date 1918 per Burial. Date Apr 16 1918 & location Brighton per family tree of stormsaye on ancestry.com, Dec 3 2014.6,3
- Burial*: 19 April 1918; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) SMITH; Abijah Smith 1839 - 1918; His Wife; Emily Taylor 1841 - 1918; Drummond Smith 1814 - 1884; His Wife; Eletha Lawson 1820 - 1905 (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Brighton Twp., Sept. 23, 2005)
CEMSearch: Name: Abijah Smith; Born: 1839; Died: 1918; Age: 79y; Notes: Husband of Emily Taylor; Buried: Smith Cemetery, Smithfield; Other names: Drummond Smith (1814-1884), Eletha Smith (Lawson) (1820-1905), Emily Smith (Taylor) (1841-1918)6,7
- Census: 1851; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 11 at 1851 Census: see Drummond Smith8
- Census*: April 1861; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 22 at 1861 Census: see S. O. Smith2
- Census: April 1871; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 32 at 1871 Census: Smith, Abijah, 32, b. Ont., Scot., Scot. Pres., farmer, married; Emily, 29?, b. Ont., Scot., Meth., married; Florence?(f), 8; Lydia E., 6; Arthur M., 3; Mary E., 1 (1871 Census: div. 1, pg. 48, line 6 - Conc A, Lot 23, 60 acres, owner)5
- Census: April 1881; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 40 at 1881 Census: Smith, Abijah, 40, b. Ont., Eng., pres., farmer, married; Emily, 39, b. Ont., Eng., Pres., married; Florence, 17; Ella, 15; Arthur, 13; Emma, 11; Clarence, 9; Abijah, 6; Argyle, 2 (familysearch.org)4
- Note*: 1918; Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; "Abijah Smith died in 1918 at the age of 79. The village of Smithfield was named after him. He was the father of Mrs. Levi Sherman." from page 690 of The Tobey Book.
Note: It is much more likely that the village of Smithfield was named by Abijah's great-grandfather, John Drummond Smith, who was the first settler at this place.9
Family: Mary Emily Taylor b. 31 Mar 1842, d. 11 Apr 1918
- Marriage*: 14 November 1862; Northumberland Co., Ontario; per 1871 Census. Date Nov 14 1862 per family tree of stormsaye on ancestry.com, Dec 3 2014.; Principal=Mary Emily Taylor5,3
- Florence Ameila Smith+5 b. 1863
- Lydia Eleathia "Ella" Smith+ b. 22 Jun 1865, d. 25 May 1902
- Arthur M. Smith5 b. 1868
- Mary Emma Smith5 b. 3 Oct 1869, d. 25 Jan 1954
- Clarence Smith4 b. 1872
- Abijah Smith4 b. 1875
- Argyle Smith4 b. 1879
Citations
- Abijah Drummond Smith per family tree of stormsaye on ancestry.com, Dec 3 2014.
- [S10] Unknown author, 1861 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S82] Tree on Ancestry.com, online unknown url.
- [S16] Unknown author, 1881 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S14] Unknown author, 1871 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S54] Wilfred M. Sprung & Barbara Nyland, Tobey Book.
George A. Smith1,2,3
M, #45142, b. 2 March 1842, d. 27 October 1916

- Father*: Squire "Drummond" Smith2 b. 1814, d. 28 Feb 1884
- Mother*: Mary Eletha Lawson2 b. 30 Jun 1820, d. 14 Apr 1905
- Birth*: 2 March 1842; Murray Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Canaa West; Date Mar 2 1842 & location Smithfield per Death Reg'n. Date 1842 per Burial. Date 1841 & location Northumberland per 1861 Census.2,3,4
- Marriage*: before 1865; Canada West; per 1871 Census.; Principal=Sarah E. Howard5
- Death*: 27 October 1916; Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Death Reg'n.#024004: Name: George Smith; Date: Oct 27 1916; Age: 74y 7m 25d; Res.: Smithfield; Born: Smithfield; Status: married; Occ.: farmer; Parents: Drummond Smith & Ellatha Lawson; Cause: arterio schlerosis & pneumonia; Phys.: R. J. Wade; Inf.: Mr. Isaac Smith, Smithfield; Reg'd.: Oct 28 1916; Burial: Smithfield; Reg'r.: Fred O. Wade (Ontario Death Registration, #024004-1916, ancestry.com) Date 1916 per Burial.
"Died. Smith: In Brighton Tp., on Friday, Oct. 27, 1916, George Smith, in his 75th year. The funeral service was held in Smithfield church on Sunday, Oct. 29th, and interment took place at Smith's cemetery." from pg. 037 of Newspaper Clippings, a collection donated by Shawnee Spencer to the Brighton Digital Archives, 2022.3,6,7 - Burial*: 29 October 1916; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) SMITH; George A. Smith; 1842 - 1916; His Wife; Sarah E. Howard; 1848 1928 (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Sept. 23, 2005)
CEMSearch: Name: George A. Smith; Born: 1842; Died: 1916; Age: 74y; Notes: Husband of Sarah E. Howard; Buried: Smith Cemetery, Smithfield; Other names: Edward A. Smith (1866-1875), Sarah E. Smith (Howard) (1848-1928)3,8
- Census: 1851; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 8 at 1851 census: see Drummond Smith9
- Census*: April 1861; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 20 at 1861 Census: see S. O. Smith2
- Residence*: April 1871; Conc A Lot 24, Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Residence per 1871 Census: Conc A., Lot 25, 30 acres, owner5
- Census: April 1871; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario; Age 29 at 1871 Census: Smith, George, 29, b. Ont., Scot., Meth., farmer, married; Sarah E., 28, b. Ont., irish, EM, married; Edward S., 5 (1871 Census: div. 1, pg. 27, line 20 - Conc A., Lot 24, 30 acres)5
Family: Sarah E. Howard b. 1842, d. 1928
- Marriage*: before 1865; Canada West; per 1871 Census.; Principal=Sarah E. Howard5
- Edward E. Smith5 b. 1866, d. 1875
Citations
- George A. Smith per Burial.
- [S10] Unknown author, 1861 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S39] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S12] Unknown author, Ontario Death Registrations, Record Type: microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Archives.
- [S14] Unknown author, 1871 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
- [S12] Unknown author, Ontario Death Registrations, Record Type: microfilm, Name Of Person: Ontario Archives, #024004-1916.
- [S215] Shawnee Spencer, Clippings SS.
- [S15] Unknown author, Tombstone Inscription.
- [S11] Unknown author, 1851 Canada Census, Record Type: microfilm.
Edward H. Smith1,2,3
M, #45143, b. 12 April 1844, d. 24 January 1871

- Father*: Squire "Drummond" Smith2 b. 1814, d. 28 Feb 1884
- Mother*: Mary Eletha Lawson2 b. 30 Jun 1820, d. 14 Apr 1905
- Birth*: 12 April 1844; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Date Apr 12 1844 per Burial. Date 1845 & location Northumberland per 1861 Census.2,3
- Death*: 24 January 1871; Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Date Jan 24 1871 per Burial.3
- Burial*: 26 January 1871; Smith Cemetery, Brighton Twp., Smithfield, Northumberland Co., Ontario; Memorial: (See Exhibit) To the Memory of; Edward H. Smith; Who Departed This Life; Jan 24, 1871; Aged; 26y 9m 12d (Smith Cemetery, Smithfield, Sept. 23, 2005)
CEMSearch: Name: Edward H. Smith; Born: - ; Died: 1871-01-24; Aged: 26y 9m 12d; Buried: Smith Cemetery, Smithfield; No other names.3,4
- Census: 1851; Murray Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 4 at 1851 Census: see Drummond Smith5
- Census*: April 1861; Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Canada West; Age 16 at 1861 Census: see S. O. Smith2