Capt. Thomas Smith, of Rockingham County

• Not the same as Thomas Ballard Smith who married Anne Smith
• Not the same as Thomas Smith, II who married Eleanor Lily Smith

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A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA. DAR Ancestors # A208772

Capt Thomas Smith was the father of Capt Drury Smith, and four other children. And is believed to be the son of John Smith, of Virginia. He served in the Virginia Militia, beginning in 1777, and fought a pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War; at Guilford Courthouse: March 15, 1781.

Both father and son, were recognized for their patriotism, at different times during the war.

Family

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145422629/elizabeth_smith

According to the will of Thomas Smith, Elizabeth Witt was his only wife, and he wanted her provided for. He left her the house and all of its contents for the duration of her natural life. (Woman weren't allowed to legally own real estate, so it was worded in such a way, that his intention was clear.)

Together they raised five children, and were some of the first settlers in Rockingham County.

Children

1. Zachariah Smith 1742–1796
2. CPT Drury Erastus Smith 1745–1822
3. Mary Smith Jarnigan 1748–1818
4. Elizabeth Daux "Betty" Smith Mayes 1752–1846
5. Pheobe Smith Joyce 1761–1851

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Notes

2.1.9. Elizabeth Witt , possible daughter, d. 1810; m. Thomas Smith .

References

• http://www.crossedbrushstudio.com/windowsintoourpast/Vol8/witt.htm
• WikiTree contributors, "Thomas Ballard Smith (1720-1797)," WikiTree: The Free Family Tree, (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Smith-8676 : accessed 04 February 2025). cites
• John Witt, III
• Smith Ancestry
• Thomas Smith in the North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004; Ancestry.com. North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
• 1797 NC Probate Records Wills 1785-1804 Will of Thomas Smith https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-LGCV-V49?i=37&wc=3...
• U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 marriage to Elizabeth Witt in North Carolina
• "The Smith Family of Rockingham, North Carolina, Volume I ; Drury Smith of Paw Paw Creek; A Compilation of Descendants by Elvin E. Perkins, Jr."
• "Descendants of Thomas Smith (ca) 1720 -1989" Compiled by Hazel W. Smith, 1989"
• A History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri by Wm. S. Bryan and Robert Rose 1876 (Section) Calloway Families N-S
• Find A Grave: Memorial #200624686
• DAR Patriot Ancestor #A208772
• Photos courtesy of Guilford Courthouse Military Park, Greebsboro, NC∼Thomas Smith was first recorded in Rockingham County purchasing land.
• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 4 2025, 20:50:29 UTC