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Birth	:	13 Aug 1720
Death	:	13 Sep 1793 Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Toms Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6838900, -77.2928000
Inscription	:	To the memory of our ancestors. They were amongst the earliest settlers in this locality. March 21, 1746. A patent was granted for a tract called Cattail Branch where they lived and died.
Description	:	His parentage has not been established. George Smith was born 13 Aug 1720 in present day Germany., and died 15 Sep 1793 in Prince George's county (now Frederick county), MD. He married Christiana ? in Cumberland, Frederick county, MD. She was born 1721, and died 1790 in Frederick county, MD. If you have more information on this individual or family it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Mike Hahn. Children: (1.) Charlotte Smith, married Jacob Hough. (2.) George Smith, married Margaret Danner. (3.) Elizabeth Smith. married Jacob Hockensmith (4.)... Read More	His parentage has not been established. George Smith was born 13 Aug 1720 in present day Germany., and died 15 Sep 1793 in Prince George's county (now Frederick county), MD. He married Christiana ? in Cumberland, Frederick county, MD. She was born 1721, and died 1790 in Frederick county, MD. If you have more information on this individual or family it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Mike Hahn. Children: (1.) Charlotte Smith, married Jacob Hough. (2.) George Smith, married Margaret Danner. (3.) Elizabeth Smith. married Jacob Hockensmith (4.) John Smith married Catharine Unknown. (5.) Jacob Smith, married Maria 'Mary' Danner. (6.) Eva Smith, married Christian Crabbs. (7.) Margaret Smith, married Michael Hockensmith. (8.) Christian Smith, married Catharine Fuss. (9.) Christiana Smith, married Michael Rowe. (10. Mary Mary Smith, married Peter Crise. (11.) Barbara Smith, married John McClaire. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GEORGE SMITH: This was transcribed by Leo Lutz from a copy of a the Last Will and Testament of George Smith which was itself transcribed into the court docket after George Smith died. The copy was supplied by Peg Kwadrat. The signatures would be the clerk's copy of what was on the original. The fact that some of the signatures were copied in German is a very strong indicator that the originals were in German. The originals of the dockets are at the Maryland Archives in Annapolis. Spelling and punctuation were left as close to what was on the original copy as possible except where noted with [ ] to clarify content.: "In the name of God Amen, I, George Smith of Frederick County and State of Maryland having considered the uncertainty and Death, thought fit to settle my worldly affairs blessed be God, to the eight day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and ninety three make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in the manner following that is to say principally and of all things I do recommend my Soul into the Hands of God who gave it and my Body to the Earth to be Buried in a decent manner, and it is my will that all my just Debts and funeral Expenses be duly paid and satisfied and I do declare this and no other to be my last Will and Testament, And first of all things. I do, give and bequeath unto my three Sons George Smith, John Smith, and Christian Smith all that Peace [Piece] or Tract of Land situate and lying in the County and State aforesaid wherof I shall die sised [sized] in proportion to be by them equally divided in quantity of Acres and in the same manner as it was laid of [off] to them in my lifetime -------- Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Charlotte the sum of Sixty pounds ------- Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret the sum of Sixty pounds ------ Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth the sum of Sixty pounds ------- Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Christiana the sum of Sixty pounds ------ Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary the sum of Sixty pounds ------ Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Barbara the sum of Sixty pounds ------ Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Eva and unto her Heirs Forever, twenty acres of Land it being part of the same tract above mentioned, it is also my Will that my Son[s] George Smith, John Smith and Christian Smith, shall pay two years after my decease each of them the sum of ninety pounds to be paid in the following manner that is to say to my Six daughters above mentioned, my Daughter Eva excluded, each of them the sum of Sixty pounds as above mentioned ----- Item all the rest and residue of my Goods chattled and personal estate whatsoever I give unto my eleven Children my Son Jacob included to be by them equally divided excepting a Bond of Ninety pounds of my Son Jacob Smith which is Conditioned for six yearly equal payments, to be paid unto my six daughters above mentioned as it becomes due ---And I do make and ordain my Son[s] George Smith and Christian Smith Executors of this my last Will and Testament to take care and see the same performed according to my true intent and meaning in witness where of I the said Geo. Smith have to This my last Will and Testament set my hand & seal the day and Year above written. Signed sealed and delivered by the said /s/ [name illegible] (Seal) Copied as written, with mistakes. 1799 Jul 10, Frederick Co., MD, Chancery Court: no. 4643. Synopse: James Stevenson vs. Henry Six, George Gerry, George Smith, Jacob Honet, Charlotte Honet, Michael Hockinsmith, Margaret Hockinsmith, Jacob Smith, Jacob Hockinsmith, Elizabeth Hockinsmith, Christian Crabbs, Eva Crabbs, Christian Smith, Michael Rowe, Christiana Rowe, Peter Crise, Mary Crise, John McClaire, Barbara McClaire, David Smith, and Sophia Smith. Petition to correct deed for Resurvey on Cattail Branch. (MD Archives. Accession No.: 17, 898-4643, MSA S512-6-4812, Location 1/37/68-4643). David Smith and Smith Sophia were heirs of John Smith, who died between 1793 - 1799

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Where is George Smith's memorial?
George Smith's memorial is located at: Toms Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA.
When did George Smith death?
George Smith death on 13 Sep 1793 in Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 39.6838900
Longitude: -77.2928000

Family Members:

Spouse

Christiana Smith

(1721 - 1790)

Children

George Smith Sr.

(1750 - 1823)

Christiana Smith Row

(1763 - 1842)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Toms Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6838900, -77.2928000

2. Toms Creek Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6836100, -77.2935200

3. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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4. Whitmore Family Cemetery
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5. National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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6. New Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7002983, -77.3283005

7. Emmitsburg Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7132700, -77.3088800

8. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7053420, -77.3258380

9. Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7058900, -77.3273000

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12. Saint Anthony's Shrine Cemetery
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13. Shields Family Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 39.7010002, -77.3617859

14. Keysville Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6328500, -77.2590800

15. Baptist Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6706900, -77.2023900

16. Mountain View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7196500, -77.2098600

17. Piney Creek Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6984500, -77.1977600

18. Sunrise Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7460190, -77.2280750

21. Monocacy Congregation Church Of The Brethren Cemet
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Coordinate: 39.6060982, -77.3181000

22. Mount Tabor Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6044159, -77.3177338

23. Mount Joy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7479000, -77.2228000

24. Detour Methodist Protestant Cemetery
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