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Descendants of Aaron Smith

Generation No. 1

1. AARON¹ SMITH was born 1720 in Princess Anne, Virginia, USA, and died July 01, 1776 in ,Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. He married ELIZABETH ANN CARAWAY Abt. 1741 in ,Craven, North Carolina, USA, daughter of JOHN CARAWAY and MARGARET KEELING. She was born Abt. 1726 in Princess Anne, Virginia, USA, and died July 01, 1776 in Old Nintynine District of South Carolina, USA.

Notes for AARON SMITH:
On 2 July 1745 John Caraway made a deed of gift to "my loving son-in-law Aaron Smith" for 150 acres of land being part of the tract I NOW LIVE ON" S/sd of Neuse River and W/sd of Michael's Creek, Craven County, NC. (Bk 3, pp80-81)

According to Dr. James E. Caraway in a letter dated 19 July 1973 and written to a Mrs. Eby, is the following:

"Elizabeth Caraway Smith was the sister of Henry Caraway of Craven Cty, Dobbs, and Wayne counties, NC. He is my great Grandfather, so I have studied this collateral branch extensively because they have a very interesting, though tragic history. John Carroway, Aaron I, and Aaron II were officers in the Rev. War. July 1, 1776 Aaron I, Elizabeth Carraway Smith, 3-5 younger children and their male slaves were massacred by the Tories and Cherokee Indians at their home in old Nintynine District of South Carolina. Some day I hope to get up the inspiration to write up their story." Unfortunately Dr. Caraway died in 1974 and far as anyone knows he never wrote the story.

Deaths from old GA newspapers prove that Elizabeth, Aaron I, a son and a daughter were killed by Indians in SC. Four sons and a daughter escaped with their lives. (Researcher Mrs. Thelma Landrum)

NOTES FROM ARTHUR K. SMITH
Capatain Aaron Smith was born in 1720 near the Virginia-NC line and near the coast. He married Elizabeth Carraway born in 1726 in 1741/1742 either in Albemarle County, Virginia or in Craven County, NC. The first land record that I have seen on Capt. Aaron is his presence as a witness to a 1743 deed from Rice Price in Craven county, NC on the North shore of the Neuse River in what is now Pamlico County, NC.

In 1747 he was granted land in Johnson County. The location was on the Neuse River at the mouth of Carraway Creek near Goldsboro, NC. In the 1750's he was accumulating land on the PeeD ee River in Anson County, NC. About 1762 he sold his land on the Pee Dee and moved to SC where he was a planter and slave owner. He had a tavern in the back country of the 96 District near the Cherokee lands.

On July 1, 1776 Aaron Smith, his wife, five of his children, and five male slaves were massacred at their home by Cherokee Indians. Two sons escaped by swimming the river. His children who survived were -
Ezekiel born 1742 Craven County married Laurana Phelps in 1762. John Carraway Smith born 1751 in NC died 18 Mar 1800 in Savannah, Ga. Thomas Keeling Smith born 1753 in SC on line of Abbeville and Edgefield Districts died April 1827 in Eastonton, GA. Lt. Aaron Smith, Jr. born 1758 in SC died Mar 1817 in Barnwell District, SC. Loewsiny Smith born before 1760 married before 1777 to Andrew Neale.
I am a descendant of Ezekiel Smith, Ezekiel Francis Smith, Daniel Newnan Smith, Madison Grey Smith, Eugene Spence Smith.

More About AARON SMITH:
Military service: Captain in the American army
Record Change: March 18, 2000

Notes for ELIZABETH ANN CARAWAY:
On 2 July 1745 John Caraway made a deed of gift to "my loving son-in-law Aaron Smith" for 150 acres of land being part of the tract I NOW LIVE ON" S/sd of Neuse River and W/sd of Michael's Creek, Craven County, NC. (Bk 3, pp80-81)

According to Dr. James E. Caraway in a letter dated 19 July 1973 and written to a Mrs. Eby, is the following:

"Elizabeth Caraway Smith was the sister of Henry Caraway of Craven Cty, Dobbs, and Wayne counties, NC. He is my great Grandfather, so I have studied this collateral branch extensively because they have a very interesting, though tragic history. John Carroway, Aaron I, and Aaron II were officers in the Rev. War. July 1, 1776 Aaron I, Elizabeth Carraway Smith, 3 -5 younger children and their male slaves were massacred by the Tories and Cherokee Indians at their home in old Nintynine District of South Carolina. Some day I hope to get up the inspiration to write up their story."

Unfortunately Dr. Caraway died in 1974 and far as anyone knows he never wrote the story.

Deaths from old GA newspapers prove that Elizabeth, Aaron I, a son and a daughter were killed by Indians in SC. Four sons and a daughter escaped with their lives. (Researcher Mrs. Thelma Landrum)

He was a Captain in the American army.

More About ELIZABETH ANN CARAWAY:
Record Change: March 21, 2001

Children of AARON SMITH and ELIZABETH CARAWAY are:

EZEKIEL² SMITH, b. 1742, ,Craven, North Carolina, USA; m. LAURANA PHELPS, 1762.

Notes for EZEKIEL SMITH:
"Georgia Genealogical Magazine"
p.2309-Greene County Deed Records, Bk No. 1, p212. John Perkins and Sarah his wife of Richmond Cty to Ezekiel Smith of SC. Deed dated Nov 8, 178_ conveying 287 1/2 acres on Isand Creek adjoining John McFarland, Jr. and others. Granted Jan 3, 1785.

Edgefield Cty, SC, bk 12, p401, 21 Nov 1794. Power of Attorney: Ezekiel Smith to T. Keland Smith.....I Ezekiel Smith of the county of Hancock and State of Georgia for Divers good causes .... appointed my brother T. Kelan Smith of the county of Edgefield and State of south Carolina my lawfully grant attorney in fact to negotiate in my behalf the following business in the State of NC (viz) that whereas John Carraway deceased father of Elizabeth the wife of Aaron smith and parents to us Ezekiel and T. Keeling Smith both of which said parents are also deceased the said John Carraway did by his last will and Testament bequeath certain legacy to his said daughter Elizabeth and her legal Representatives and as I the said Ezekiel am the oldest son of the said Elizabeth and the only acting administrator of my said Father and it being inconvenient for me to travel to the state of NC to receive the said legacy this therefore shall be
obligatory on me my heirs. Ex. Adm. faithfully to stand to and abide by what my said Brother T. Keeling Smith shall do in transacting the said business for me as though in person had transacted the same and his receipt for he said legacy or any part there of tha the may receive shall be agreed to by me as witness my had and seal this 21st day of November 1 794.

Georgia courthouse Records-Warren Cty Will Bk A. Ezekiel was one of three executors for will of George Medlock, dated Oct 2, 1800.

More About EZEKIEL SMITH:
Record Change: November 30, 2000

Notes for LAURANA PHELPS:
One researcher lists her maiden name as Phelps. This has yet to be substantiate with research.

More About LAURANA PHELPS:
Record Change: November 30, 2000

ii.

JOHN CARRAWAY SMITH, b. Abt. 1751, North Carolina, USA; d. March 15, 1800, ,Savannah, Georgia, USA; m. ANN, Bef. 1800.

Notes for JOHN CARRAWAY SMITH:
One source has date of death listed as March 10, 1800 in Savannah, GA. He was a Captain of a company of the SC Reg't.

The following notes are taken from the "Georgia Genealogical Magazine." p2124: Chatham Co. Deed Bk H, p51, John Hall of Chartham Co, frees his slave houseman, Harry, Apr 6, 1789. Wife Eliza Ann, consents. Refers to marriage contract dated March, 1788 conveying certain property including said slave to John Carraway Smith of SC and John Orrick of Savannah, Gentleman as trustees for Ann Eliza Elliot (now Ann Eliza Hall, wife of said John Hall). Trustees consent to the emancipation Apr 8, 1789.

p236-Dec 31, 1801, Mr. James Belcher to Mrs. Ann Smith, widow of John Carraway Smith, last Thursday.

p241- From "The Columbian Museum and Savannah Advertiser", Savannah Death notices: Mar 21, 1800, Last Saturday, John Carraway Smith, Esq., a gentleman who held a Captain's commission in the southern army during our Revolutionary War and particularly distinguished himself as a soldier and a patriot. The Cincinnati Society attended the funeral with others of his compatriots.

p307-From "The Georgia Gazette", Savannah. Death notices. Mar 20, 1800, Last Saturday, John C. Smith, Esq.

More About JOHN CARRAWAY SMITH:
Military service: held a Captain's commission in the southern army during our Revolutionary War
Record Change: March 18, 2000

More About ANN:
Record Change: March 13, 2000

iii.

THOMAS KEELING SMITH, b. 1753, On the line of Abbeville and Edgefield Districts of South Carolina, USA; d. April 1827, ,Eatonton, Georgia, USA; m. ELENOE.

Notes for THOMAS KEELING SMITH:
One source has his date of birth listed as 1753 in Abbeville/Edgefield, NC and his date of death as April 1827 in Eatonton, GA. This has yet to be substantiate with reliable research. Anyone with documented information, please let me know.

More About THOMAS KEELING SMITH:
Record Change: November 30, 2000

More About ELENOE:
Record Change: March 29, 2000

iv.

AARON SMITH, b. 1758, ,,South Carolina, USA; d. March 23, 1817, Barnwell District, South Carolina, USA; m. ELIZABETH ABERCROMBIE, January 21, 1800.

Notes for AARON SMITH:
Aaron Smith was commissioned a First Lieutenant on 18 March 1779, probably a Capt, Uriah Goodwyn's Co. in the S.C. 3rd Reg't, where he continued to serve until the close of the war or the disbanding of the regiment. In October of 1780, at a meeting of a group of officers of the SC line in Philadelphia, it seems the much-reduced post-war Army was being regrouped and reorganized, and Aaron Smith was appointed to serve in the 2nd SC Regiment. The last mention of him is in the 1785-86 receipt issued for his donation of one month's pay to the Society of the Cincinnati, an organization formed by and for Continental Army officers in 1783. (Report of Sharon D. Jaris, 6 Nov 1989, hired researcher for the
Car(r)away Family News Vol. 1, #4, p.8-Descendans of Elizabeth 5 Carraway Smith).

"Georgia Genealogical Magazine" 1969*-p.2260--Warren Co. Marriage Records, Aaron Smith to Elizabeth Abercrombie Jan 21, 1800.

1965-Page 1075--Deaths from Old Georgia newspapers from 1817-1818 files of the Columbia Museum and Savannah Daily Gazette. "Tuesday, April 8 (1817), On March 23rd at his residence on the Savannah River in Barnwell District, SC. Aaron Smith, Esq. died in his 59th year. He was one of those worthies who bore the toils and difficulties of the Revolutionary War. Living then on the frontier of the state, his father and mother, a brother and a sister were killed by the Indians, three brothers, and one sister and himself made their escape, and though then very young, he immediately took an active and successful part in subduing those savage enemies. Afterwards he was promoted to a respectable commission and distinguished himself until the close of the war as an officer and a soldier. In the death of this amiable man, his family, relations, friends and neighbors and have met with an irreparable loss. For many years he was a member and a deacon in the Baptist Church.

More About AARON SMITH:
Military service: He served in the Revolutionary War
Record Change: November 30, 2000
Religion: deacon in the Baptist Church

More About ELIZABETH ABERCROMBIE:
Record Change: March 13, 2000