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Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and ShieldIt all started, as so many things do, with a friend. (He wasn't a Smith, but the way, he was a Woodrow.) He had a baby son, and he was not feeling at all well (the father, that is). So, just in case anything happened to him, as the saying goes, and on the assumption that the anything would not be as nice as one might hope, the father started to put together an auto-biography of himself. It grew and grew; it would appear that he had accumulated a lot of paper in his life. He then wanted to bind it neatly, and after doing that, he wanted some kind of impressive cover. That is when he started looking for a Woodrow Coat of Arms. He found one on the internet and printed it off as a cover for his folder. But, of course, he did not stop there, Having tasted blood, he wanted his Woodrow crest on everything. He even paid a sign-writer to put his family crest on his van! Probably it impressed his customers.

So, if my friend had his Woodrow Crest, I was certainly going to have my Smith Crest too. In fact, I had a lot more choice in the matter, because I have (so far) found evidence of over 90 different Smith Coats of Arms, in England, Ireland and Scotland. Many members of the Smith family have been knighted, and granted their own emblems of chivalry. As their relatives, it seems a pity not to honour them by acquainting ourselves with their history and their coats of arms.

Smith Family Crest

Smith family crest.. We have researched the Smith family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany... In the Smith coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin... Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate. We encourage you to study the Smith genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records... Anniversary products for the name Smith. Apparel displaying the family crest for the name Smith. Armorial histories for the name Smith. Ceramics with the coat of arms for the name Smith. Clan Badges for the name Smith. Coat of Arms for the name Smith. Downloads with a Smith family crest. Family Crest for the name Smith. 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Please be aware that there is more than one coat of arms for this surname. If you would like this particular Smith coat of arms, you must describe it on your order form. If you don't describe it on your order form, we will provide you with the oldest coat of arms on record for this surname, which may or may not be the one pictured above. Smith Origin Displayed: Scottish. Smith Origins Available: Dutch, Irish, English, Scottish, German. Spelling variations include: Smith, Smyth, Smythe and others. First found in northern England and Scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Rich Smith, who settled in Virginia in 1638; Abbigall Smith, who was granted land in Virginia in 1673; James Smith and his wife Mary, who immigrated to Boston in 1718 with their children, Abel Smith, who came to Boston in 1763. Smith Motto Translated: Always faithful. Suggested Readings for the name Smith Andrew M. and O.S. Smith, Sons of Maine and Nebraska Homesteaders by Claude R. Wiegers, Kinfolk of Henry Smith (1846-1887), Pioneer Heritage: the Smith Family by Marguerite Esther Smith. Some noteworthy people of the name Smith. Alfred E. Smith (1873-1944) American politician Ian Douglas Smith (1919-) Zimb politician James Smith (1775-1839) English author Horace Smith (1779-1849) English author James Smith (1789-1850) Scottish agricultural engineer James Edward Smith (1759-1828) English botanist Jedediah Strong Smith (1799-1831) American fur trader John Smith (1580-1631) English adventurer John Smith (1790-1824) English missionary John Smith (1825-1910) Scottish dentist John Smith (1938-1994) Scottish politician John Raphael Smith (1750-1812) English miniaturist John Stafford Smith (1750-1836) English composer Joseph Smith (1805-1844) American religious leader Madeleine Hamilton Smith (1835-1928) Scottish gentlewoman Maggie Smith (1934-) English actress Maria Ann Smith (c.1801-1870) Australian orchardist Matthew Arnold Bracy Smith (1879-1959) English artist Rodney Smith (1860-1947) English evangelist Ross MacPherson Smith (1892-1922) Australian aviator Sophia Smith (1796-1870) American philanthropist Stevie Smith (1902-1971) English poet Florence Margaret Smith (1902-1971) English original name of Stevie Smith Sydney Smith (1771-1845) English clergyman Sydney Alfred Smith (1883-1969) New Zealander forensic medical expert Sydney Goodsir Smith (1915-1975) NZ/Sc poet Theobald Smith (1859-1934) American microbiologist Thomas Smith (1514-1577) English classical scholar Thomas Southwood Smith (1788-1861) English physician William Smith (1769-1839) English civil engineer William Smith (1813-1893) English lexicographer William Smith (1854-1914) Scottish businessman William Henry Smith (1792-1865) English newsagent William Henry Smith (1825-1891) English newsagent William Sydney Smith (1764-1840) English naval commander Adam Smith (1723-1790) Scottish economist/philosopher Alexander Smith (1830-1867) Scottish poet Alfred Emanuel Smith (1873-1944) American Democratic politician Augustus John Smith (1804-1872) English lessee of the Scilly Islands Benjamin Eli Smith (1857-1912) American lexicographer Bernard Smith (c.1630-1708) Ger/Br organ-builder Elizabeth Smith (1894-1937) American original name of Bessie Smith David Roland Smith (1906-1965) American sculptor Eli Smith (1801-1857) American churchman George Smith (1824-1901) English publisher George Smith (1840-1876) English Assyriologist George Adam Smith (1856-1942) Scottish Biblical scholar George Jospeh Smith (1872-1915) English murderer Robert Harvey Smith (1938-) English showjumper Henry John Stephen Smith (1826-1883) Irish mathematician Logan Pearsall Smith (1865-1946) Am/Br writer Susan Smith (1952-) American original name of Susan Dey Charles Edward Kingsford Smith (1897-1935) Australian pioneer aviator Lonnie Skates Smith (1955-) American baseball player Curt Smith (1961) British pop musician Buffalo Smith (1917-) American entertainer Jaclyn Smith (1947-) American actress Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) American fur trader and explorer David Smith (1906-1965) American artist Hyrum Smith (d. 1844) American founder of the Mormons Sydney Smith (1887-1935) American cartoonist Will Smith (1969-) American actor Dodie Smith (1896-1990) English playwright Tommie Smith (1944-) American track athlete Goldwin Smith (1823-1910) Canadian historian-journalist Billy Smith (1950-) American hockey player Arlene Smith (1941-) American rock singer Horton Smith (contemporary) American golfer Maggie Smith (1934-) British actress Grafton Smith (1871-1937) Australian ethnologist Fred Sonic Smith (contemporary) American musician Hamilton Othanel Smith (1931-) American molecular biologist Gladys Mary Smith (1893-1979) Can/Am original name of Mary Pickford Stan Smith (c.1971-) tennis player Bessie Smith (1894-1937) American blues singer James Smith (c.1719-1806) Irish signer of declaration of Independence Robert Smith (c.1809) American secretary of state Clarence Pinetop Smith (1904-1929) jazz musician Grafton Elliot Smith (1871-1937) Australian anatomist Sydney Smith (1771-1845) British divine William Alexander Smith (1854-1914) Scottish founder of the Boys' Brigade William Robertson Smith (1846-1894) Scottish biblical scholar Iain Crichton Smith (1928-) Scottish poet Lamont Smith American athlete Julie Smith American softball player Michele Smith American softball player Frances Octavia Smith (1912-) American original name of Dale Evans Walter Bedell Smith (c.1950-1953) American head of CIA Robert Barr Smith (1824-1915) Sc/Aust pastoralist John Smith (1580-1631) English explorer Sydney George Ure Smith (1887-1949) Eng/Aust artist Walker Smith (1920-1989) American original name of Sugar Ray Robinson. NOTE: A Coat of Arms is also sometimes referred to as Heraldry - a Code of Arms - Family Seal - Family Shield - Family Crest - Wappen - Escudo or Crest. Histories Last Name Surname Origin Meaning. We can apply your coat of arms / family crest to coat of arms flags coat of arms stein, flag, coat of arms mug, plaque, print, coat of arms embroidery, coat of arms t-shirts, sweatshirt, jpg download, coat of arms glassware, family crest coasters, mouse pad, family crest keychain, ring, watch, engraved, plate, image, flask, tatoo, cross stitch, sticker, patch, hat, cap, tshirt, postage, family crest mug, family crest bag, family crest button, family crest tie, coat of arms keychains, family crest apron, sweatshirt, hoodie, golf shirt, clock,family crest jacket, family crest zippo lighter, windbreaker, coat of arms rings, family crest rings, coat of arms flags, family crest flags, coat of arms glassware Coat of Arms Magnets / Family Crest Magnets, and much much more. Smith family crest..Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and Shield 02Smith family crest.. Smith Coat of Arms / Smith Family Crest. The surname of SMITH was derived from the occupation 'the blacksmith' a worker on the lathe. The name was taken to Scotland by settlers from England where for more than 400 years a family of Smith, firstly as tenants and afterwards as lairds, were settled in the parish of Strathblane at Craigend. Early records of the name mention Robert the Smith, who witnessed a charter in 1199. William the Smith was juror on an inquest made at Traquar. Thomas Smyth, a Scotsman was granted a safe conduct into England in 1398. In the same year Patrick Smyth of Scotland was to be kept in custody in the Tower of London. Most of the European surnames in countries such as England, Scotland and France were formed in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The process had started somewhat earlier and had continued in some places into the 19th century, but the norm is that in the tenth and eleventh centuries people did not have surnames, whereas by the fifteenth century most of the population had acquired a second name. A notable member of the name was John Smith (1825-1910). He was the Scottish dentist and founder of Edinburgh Dental Hospital and School, the son of an Edinburgh dentist, whose practice he inherited. He was also a theatre enthusiast, and wrote the scripts of several Edinburgh Lyceum pantomimes and successfully adapted Sir Walter Scott's 'Waverley' for the stage. Alexander Smith (1830-67) was the Scottish poet and essayist, born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. In 1854 he was appointed secretary to Edinburgh University, and produced sonnets, verses and poems, his best known 'A Summer in Skye' was published in 1865. Medieval smiths were important not only in making horseshoes, ploughshares, and other domestic articles, but above all for their skill in forging swords, other weapons and armour. The name is most common in the Aberdeenshire area, and also throughout the Midlands and in East Anglia. The associated coat of arms is recorded in Sir Bernard Burkes General Armory. Ulster King of Arms in 1884. Smith family crest..Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and Shield 03Smith family crest.. The Smith coat of arms came into existence centuries ago. The process of creating coats of arms (also often called family crests) began in the eight and ninth centuries. The new art of Heraldry made it possible for families and even individual family members to have their very own coat of arms. Smith family crest..Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and Shield 04Smith family crest.. Smith Family: Surname Genealogy, Family History, Family Tree, Family Crest. Smith Brick Walls. Smith Surname Study. The McGowan Family History and Genealogy MacGowan, McGowen, Magowan, McGown, Magoune, M'Gowan & Smith, Etc. of Ireland, Scotland and Worldwide. One Name Surname Study Smith/Smythe. Smith of Lancashire & West Yorkshire Family History Project. The Smith Family History Project of Lancashire ,West Riding of Yorkshire & the Isle of Man. Biographies, Oral Histories, Diaries, Memoirs, Genealogies, Correspondence. Origin and history of the name of Smith, with biographes of all the most noted persons of that name. Railway Officials in America 1906 Smith Surnames. The Hayes Family History Site Including members of the Hayes, Tierney, Lewis, Beattie, Sheehan, Yerks, Condos, Smith and other families. Smith gravestones Gravestone Photographic Resource. Smith Surname (Source: Find A Grave). Smith Smith-Worldwide DNA Project. Northeastern Smiths DNA Project New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Southern Smiths DNA Project includes Smyth. Smith Surname DNA Project (2). Smith Surname DNA Project (1). Smith Surname at FamilyTreeDNA (Source: Family Tree DNA). Quaker Records of Dublin includes Judeth, Michael and Rebecca Smith Will Abstracts. (Source: Explore Ancestry for free). New Hampshire Volume 4 New Hampshire 1742 Estate List, including Colbath, Cram, Dearborn, Fogg, Keniston, Lamprey, Philbrick, Rand, Sanborn, Sherburne, Towle, Batchelder, Brown, Dow, Page, Sanborn and Smith. Virginia Will Records includes English Wills and Will Abstracts: Edward Smith's Will, 1614 and English Wills (Source: Explore Ancestry for free). Virginia Will Records includes Will Fragments: Will of Francis Dade, alias Major John Smith. Smith family crest. Smith Surname Genealogy Resources. Smith at RootsWeb (Source: RootsWeb). Smith Genealogy and Family History Data (Source: DistantCousin.com). Smith Family Bibliography (Source: WorldCat). Where were Smith families living in 1920? (Source: Ancestry.com 1920 family distribution maps). Distribution of Smith surname in UK in 1881 and 1998. The Association of Descendants of Ralph Smith of Hingham and Easton. Smith Family Crest..Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and Shield 05Smith family crest.. Smith Family History. Family Tree and Smith Family Crest. Johann Schmidt was born in Germany and migrated west due primarily to religious upheaval. In the new world he soon became John Smith and migrated to the western slopes of the Carolina Appalachians and raised a family of eleven children, six boys and five girls. His oldest son was named George Smith, Born in 1731 and Died 20 Mar 1804 in Stockton Valley, KY. He married the daughter of an Irish Immigrant named Rebecca Bowen ca 1768 in Augusta Co., VA. Rebecca was Born ca 1748 in Ireland and Died ca 1830 in Overton Co., TN. They had thirteen children including the following four who are well documented in our work. Philip Smith - Born Aug 1769 in Botetort Co., VA, Died 1865 in Fentress Co., TN. He married Emily "Millie" Atkinson 11 Jan 1798 in Cumberland Co., KY. They had twelve children including the following four. Jesse Bowen Smith - Born 24 May 1800 in Cumberland Co., KY, Died 24 Oct 1865 in Jackson Co., TN. He married 1st Susannah L. "Sarah" Crouch 17 Feb 1820 in Cumberland Co., KY. They had nine children. He married second Martha Dearing 30 May 1861 in Albany, Clinton Co., KY. Their family included two children. Isaac Denton Smith - Born 20 May 1810 in Cumberland Co., KY, Died 1 Jan 1904 in Pickett Co., TN. He married Zerelda Ann Smith ca 1834. They had nine children. John M. Smith - Born 8 Sep 1814 in Cumberland Co., KY, Died ca 1885 in Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO. He married first, Margaret, ca 1824 in Virginia. They had six children. He married second, Sarah Lewis. Martha Ellen Smith - Born 21 Dec 1818 in Cumberland Co., KY, Died 24 Jan 1922 in Jamestown, Fentress Co., TN. She married William "Barnet" McDonald on 21 Mar 1839. Their family included eleven children. George Smith Jr. - Born 1773 in Botetourt Co., VA. He married Beulah Thompson ca 1797. They had two daughters: Rose Smith - Born 1898 Sharon Smith - Born 1898. William Smith - Born 17 Dec 1781 in Botetourt Co., VA. Died, 25 Jul 1823 in Kentucky. He married Margaret Ryder 15 Oct 1801 in Cumberland Co., TN They had ten children including the following three sons: Reece Bowen Smith - Born 30 Jul 1807 in Kentucky, Died, 30 Oct 1868 in Jackson Co., TN. He married Margaret Bristow on 12 Apr 1829. They had thirteen children. Allen Smith - Born 1 Sep 1814 in Kentucky. He married first Sarah in Kentucky. They had ten children. He married second Catherine. Their family consisted of five children. Jonathan Smith - Born 30 Jul 1819 in Kentucky, Died 27 Jan 1886 in Kentucky. He married Jane Wilburn ca 1844 and they had nine children. John "Raccoon John" Smith Born 15 Oct 1784 in Sullivan Co., TN Died 28 Feb 1868 in Mexico, Audrain Co., MO. He married first Anna Townsend in Wayne Co., KY. They had four children including the following two girls: Jennie Smith - Born 10 Apr 1812 in Wayne Co., KY. She married Thomas Jefferson Boles and they had one son. Zerelda Ann Smith - Born 7 Jun 1814 in Wayne Co., KY, Died 12 Feb 1891 in Pickett Co., TN. She married Isaac Denton Smith. (See entry above). John married second Nancy Hurt 25 Dec 1815 in Wayne Co., KY. They had eleven children including the following: Maria M. Smith - Born ca 1825 in Montgomrey Co., KY. She married James A. J. Lee ca 1840 in Kentucky. They had six children. Harvey James Smith - Born ca 1831 in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY. Died 22 Feb 1859. He married Mary C. Steadham 15 Dec 1852 in Scott Co., KY. They had one daughter. Emily F. Smith - Born ca 1832 in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY. She married A. R. Ringo 21 Dec 1853 in Scott Co., KY. They had one daughter. Darline C. Smith's Genealogy of George Smith/Schmidt and Rebecca Bowen. While I do plan to do extensive rework of this page the images should work well in the interim. Misc Smith Family Excellent collection of sites with Smith Family Information. Jonathan Smith Descendants John K. Matthews Page from Apple Valley, MN. Family of Joseph B. Smith, born 12 Jan 1807 in KY, died 5 Sep 1893 in Chariton Co., MO. Nimrod Smith born 1768 in NC. From Kaite's Genealogy Home follow Nimrod on to GA & Greene Co., MS. Gilbert Smith near Cedar Grove (Wisconsin) with his wife and sons established the famed Smith Bros. fish and restaurant business in Port Washington and California. Presley Smith's Genealogy Page Henry Smith, born ca 1770 in NC, died 26 Jun 1840 Logan Co. KY. He had 12 known children who lived in AL, MO and TN by 1850. Ovie Magdaline Smith Wilmoth/Smith/Buck/Gass Genealogy. Smith family crest..Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and Shield 06 Smith family crest.. Smith, Smyth, Smithe, Smythe, McGowan, O'Gowan, Gowan. Arms of Smith, O'Gowan or Mac an Gabhain. There is a family tradition that the O Gowans fought a major battle at night using torches. Hence the symbolism in the arms. Arms of Gow of Scotland. Arms of MacGouan of Scotland. Arms of Captain Robert Smith of an English family in Dirleton, Haddington who became Athlone Pursuivant of Arms. Arms of Smith or Smyth of the Baskin in North County Dublin. Similar coats of arms are recorded for other families of the name. Arms of Alderman John Smith, Lord Mayor of Dublin, 1677. Peacocks are a feature of the Smith-Carrington family. Arms of Smyth or Smythe of County Down. Arms of Smith of Merrion, Dublin. Arms of Smith of Damagh, KIlkenny. Descended from an Englishman who was secretary to the Earl of Ormonde. Arms of Smith of Maine, County Louth; Annsbrook, County Meath; Beabeg, County Meath; Greenhills, County Louth. Arms of Smith or Smyth of Waterford. Arms of Smith of Dublin, descended from a Yorkshire family. There are numerous similar arms on record in Ireland. Arms of Cusack-Smith of Laois / Offaly. Arms of Smith-Prendergast of County Galway. Arms of Smith-Barry of Fota, County Cork. Arms of Smyth formerly Curzon of Drumcree, County Westmeath. Arms of Chedle alias Smith; Sir Samuel Smith, 1635 and Smith of Violetstown, County Westmeath. Arms of George Sidney Smith, Fellow of Trinity College Dublin. It is difficult to attempt to chronicle such a common name as Smith. Smith [and its variants] is easily the most common surname in Britain and figures in the top ten of surnames in Ireland in various polls over many centuries, being also number one in Ulster. The name, of course, is occupational and may derive from any worker in metal but most commonly from blacksmith, armourer or farrier. Prior to the invention of mechanised travel, the horse was the most important method of carriage for personal, trade and military purposes and wherever there were horses there had to be a "smith". It is not surprising therefore that the trade gave rise to a multitude of surnames which arose independently all across the English speaking world and indeed further afield. At the outset it is important to mention that the spelling of the name as Smith, Smyth, Smithe, Smythe, etc. is of little historical significance. The use of "i" and "y" and the presence or absence of the terminal "e" merely reflect the writing styles of the day. In an Irish context (which is the self imposed scope of this feature) Smith may be the anglicised form of one of several native septs, the name of Scottish families transplanted into Ulster or simply from English families who settled in the country over the centuries. Of the native Irish families, that of Mac an Gabhain of Breffny is the most important. Mac an Gabhain literally means "son of the smith" and has been variously anglicised as McGowan (later simply Gowan) as well as Smith and Smyth and also as Smithson. The usual modern gaelic form is MacGabhain. The name is still common in all its forms in county Cavan where the many of Smiths are of this family. On the borders of Breffny, in Co. Leitrim, and to the north west in Counties Donegal and Sligo, the true form in English, MacGowan, is still used in preference to Smith. A branch of the family known as Cruthnean Dail Araide of counties Antrim and Down, of which Hugh O Gowan was chief in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, was transplanted to County Cavan because they aided the O Neills. Other families remained in County Down, Anglicizing their name to Smith or Smythe. In Ballygowan, County Down, an O Gowan sept Anglicized its name to Smith, and a distinguished descendant of this family reintroduced the original O Gowan name, with the full agreement of the Irish Genealogical Office, in 1949. This was Major-General Eric Dorman-Smith, a brilliant military tactician, who was born in 1895 at Bellamont Forest, Cootehill, County Cavan. His youngest brother, Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith, was Governor of Burma at the time of the Japanese invasion during the Second World War. Apart from this family, the form O Gowan is rarely encountered in modern times. It is, however, to be found in the census of 1659 as one of the principal Irish names in the counties of Monaghan and Fermanagh. In medieval times the Ghabhainn clan families of counties Clare and Tipperary were hereditary historians to the O Loughlins of Burren and the O Kennedys of Ormond. Among the many alternative forms of the name recorded in the statistical returns of the Registrar-General, the most usual, apart from Smith, are Mageown and Magown. Further confusion arises from the fact that the Gaelic surname MacDhubhiin, a family of Raphoe, Co. Donegal, and also of Co. Clare, where the anglicized form is MacGuane, has become MacGowan in Co. Mayo; while Mac Gamhna (normally Gaffney) is also rendered MacGowan in some places. Two MacGowans of Irish ancestry have distinguished themselves abroad: in the U.S.A. Samuel MacGowan (1819-1897), a Presbyterian, jurist and Confederate soldier; and in New Zealand, James MacGowan (1841- 1912), statesman. Faelan Mac an Ghabhan was one of the scribes of the Book of Ui Maine (1394). Numerous Irish Smiths and MacGowans served in the Irish armies in the seventeenth century. They also served with Charles I, and were soldiers of the Commonwealth in Ireland and, later, in the French and American brigades. In Scotland the name MacGow was, in Gaelic, MacGobha also meaning "son of the smith", was anglicised as both Gow and Smith. There were Gows or MacGowans, a sept of Clan MacPherson, long known as Sliochd an Ghobha Chrom, the "race of the bandy legged smith", from their ancestor Henry Gow of the Wynd. These Smiths became a clan in their own right, being one of the seventeen tribes of the great Clan Chattan federation. The names Gow, Gowan and Smith are also common all over Scotland. MacGobhainn, anglicised as MacGowan and Smith, was the name of a family, which was hereditary smiths to the Clan Donald. Many of the Ulster Smiths descend from one or other of these Scottish families. Many Smiths of Kilkenny and Tipperary descend from William Smith of Damagh, who was secretary to the Earl of Ormonde. It is recorded that the Earl "was well pleased that William Smith of Damagh, Co. Kilkenny, should bear some parcel of his arms for diligent services done by him to the said Earle". It is also noted that William "was brought out of England to my service". William's son, Lawrence, was slain in the service of King Charles at the siege of Drogheda. The family line continued through Lawrence's son, Valentine. Many other Smith families of English origin are found, especially in the area around Dublin. These included Smith of Maine, County Louth and Smith of Annsbrook, County Meath (a branch of Maine). In 1646 William Smith started his fifth term as Lord Mayor of Dublin. He was a Colonel in a regiment of foot that protected the city and was of a Yorkshire family that later settled in Suffolk. Several other members of this Yorkshire family are also recorded in Ireland. In 1677, John Smith was Lord Mayor of Dublin. He was of the same family as the Carrington-Smiths, whose ancestor was on the Crusades with King Richard. Captain Robert Smith, who was of an English family in Dirleton, Haddington became Athlone Pursuivant of Arms or assistant to the Ulster King of Arms. His son, Robert Soden-Smith held a position at the South Kensington Museum in London. The Prendergast-Smyth family help the title of Baron Kiltartan and Viscount Gort. This family was originally from county Down and included several clerics - Thomas Smyth was bishop of Limerick 1695-1725 and his son, Arthur, bishop of Dublin in 1766. It was the grandson of the bishop of Limerick, John Prendergast-Smyth, who received the titles. Smith family crest.. Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and Shield 07Smith family crest.. Create quality posters and prints of all of your favorite images and photographs. Smith family crest offers five different print sizes from Portfolio to Colossal for all of your decorating and presentation purposes. Made with premium UV-resistant archival ink, Smith family crest prints are available on seven different media, from basic poster paper to canvas. Add extra oomph to your prints with custom-fitted frames and matting that will turn any wall into your own personal gallery. SMITH FAMILY COAT OF ARMS CREST AND SHIELD. AN IRISH GRAPHIC ART DESIGN. AN IRISH DRAWING OF THE SMITH FAMILY COAT OF ARMS CREST AND SHIELD. Smith family crest.. Smith Family Crest, Coat of Arms, and Shield 08Smith family crest.. COLORS Even the colors can have special meaning in a "family crest" or coat of arms: Gold (Or) Generosity and elevation of the mind. Silver or White (Argent) Peace and sincerity. Red (Gules) Warrior or martyr; Military strength and magnanimity. Blue (Azure) Truth and loyalty. Green (Vert) Hope, joy, and loyalty in love. Black (Sable) Constancy or grief. Purple (Purpure) Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice. Orange (Tawny or Tenne) Worthy ambition. Maroon (Sanguine or Murray) Patient in battle, and yet victorious. (Popular Ways of Dividing Shields Shown Here) FURS The mere fact that a shield or crest contains furs suggests a mark of dignity. Usually the fur coat of the weasel is represented. Ermine White with black spots. Erminois Gold with black spots. Ermines Black with white spots. Pean Black with gold spots. Vair Blue and white bell-shaped objects. Heraldic Lines and Ordinaries: Nebuly Line Clouds or air. Wavy Line Sea or water. Engrailed Line Earth or land. Invected Line Earth or land. Indented Line Fire. Dancette Line Water. Raguly Line Difficulties that have been encountered. Embattled Line Walls of a fortress or town (also, fire). The following are some of the more common. heraldic symbols and their meanings as suggested by some historians: Acacia Branch or Leaves Eternal and affectionate remembrance. Acorn Antiquity and strength. Agricultural Tools Labouring in the earth and depending upon providence; see also Scythe and Sickle. Alisaunder (Similar to laurel) Peace and/or triumph. Allerion (Mythical creature, similar to an eagle, but without beak or claws) Strength of will and authority of mind. AnchorAnchor Hope; religious steadfastness. Angels (See Sample Angels) Dignity, glory, and honour; missionary; bearer of joyful news. Annulet (finger ring) Fidelity. Ant Great labour, wisdom, and providence in one's affairs. Antelope (heraldic) A mythical animal with the body of a stag, the tail of a unicorn, a tusk at the tip of the nose, tufts down the back of the neck, chest, and thighs (usually represented with two straight horns serrated on one side). Antlers Strength and fortitude. Anvil Honour; emblem of the smith's trade. Apple Liberality, felicity, and peace. Arm (or Hand) in Armour or Embowed A person with qualities of leadership. Arm, Naked An industrious person. Arrow or Dart Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction. Ass Patience and humility. Axe (Also Halbert, Halberd, Hatchet). Execution of military duty. Baguette (gem ring) Fidelity Banderole See Banners. Banners (See banderole) Refer to special action in which bearer was captured, or a reward for valiant service. Bar, Barry, or Barrulet "One who sets the bar of conscience, religion, and honour against angry passions and evil temptations" acc. to Guillim Barry Wavy Troubles keep us in continuous exercise and reminders of providence (as waves in a storm at sea). Bat Awareness of the powers of darkness and chaos. Baton Token of authority. Battle Axe (See Axe) Execution of military duty. Bay Leaves Poet or victor's laurel. Beacon (Also Lantern or Lighthouse) One who is watchful, who gave the signal in time of danger. Bear Strength, cunning, ferocity in the protection of one's kindred. Beaver Industry and perseverance. BeeBee Efficient industry. Bells Power to disperse evil spirits; a hawk's bells denotes one who was not afraid of signalling his approach in peace or war. Bend/Bendy Scarf or shield suspender of a knight commander; signifies defense or protection. Berries Liberality, felicity, and peace Bezant/Byzantine Coin (Also Besant; Gold Roundle) Worthy of trust of treasure. Billet/Billettee Bricks or letters (correspondence); one who obtained credence, knowledge, and faith in his words and deeds; one who is secret in one's affairs. Birdbolt (See Arrow) Small arrow with blunt head. Bishop's Mitre Authority. Blasted Tree without leaves, withered BoarBoar passant Bravery; fights to the death. Boar's Head Hospitality. Bonacon (See Bull) Bull with horse's tail and short mane. Bomb (Mortar piece) One who has dared the terror of such a weapon in battle. Bones (crossed thighbones) Mortality. Book (See Sample Books and Bibles) If open, manifestation; if closed, counsel. Border Difference between relatives bearing the same arms; also an augmentation of an honour. Bourdon See pilgrim's or palmer's staff -- knob at upper end, point at bottom, hook near top Bow Readiness (for battle) Bow and Arrow War, power, ability to hit a target. Braced Interlaced. Bracket May be single or double; right angle-shaped support, as in a shelf support. Bridge Governor or magistrate. Broom Plant Humility. Buck One who will not fight unless provoked; peace and harmony. Buckle Victorious fidelity in authority. Buglass (purple quatrefoil) Hope and joy. Bull/Buffalo Valour, bravery, generosity. Bull's Head Valour, bravery, generosity. Bull's Horns Strength and fortitude. Butterfly Psyche or Soul Cadences (Marks of Cadences) Used to differentiate the heirs in a family. CaduceusCaduceus Homeopathic medicine; medical profession; balance and the union of opposing forces. CaltrapCaltrap (or Caltrop) A weapon made up of two or more sharp nails or spines arranged in such a manner that one of them always points upward from a stable base. Considered the landmines of antiquity, useful to slow down the advance of the enemy army, and to force the enemy into certain paths and approaches, or to provide a passive defense as part of a defensive works system. They were said to be particularly effective against the soft feet of camels. Candle (Lamp) Light, life, and spirituality. Camel Docility, patience, and perseverance. Cannon and Cannon Balls One who has dared the terror of such a weapon in battle. Candle (Lamp) Light, life, and spirituality Canton As in a flag borne at the top corner of the shield; reward from the sovereign for performance of eminent service. Cap of Maintenance Granted to British peers and Scottish feudal barons (see "Chapeau"). Carnation Admiration. Carpenter's Square Conforming one's actions to the laws of right and equity. Castle (Tower/Chateau) Safety. Cat (Also Wildcat or Lynx) Liberty, vigilance, forecast, and courage. Catherine WheelCatherine Wheel One prepared to undergo great trials for the Christian faith. Centaur Eminence in the field of battle. Chains Reward for acceptable and weighty service; with crowns and collars, this suggests the bearer bore the chain of obligation or obliged others because of services done. Chapeau (See also "cap of maintenance") Granted to British peers and Scottish feudal barons. Chaplet (Floral) Usually with green leaves and four roses: the crown of joy and admiration. Chequy Constancy. Cherubs Cherubim (See Sample Angels) Dignity, glory, and honour; missionary; bearer of joyful news. Chess Rook Strategic thinking. Chevron Protection; Builders or others who have accomplished some work of faithful service. Chief Top one-third of the shield; signifies dominion and authority; often granted as a special reward for prudence and wisdom or successful command in war. Chough (Cornish Crow) Strategist in battle; watchful for friends. Church (See Sample Churches) Religion; faith; community. Cinquefoils Hope and joy. Civic Wreath (of oak leaves and acorns) One who saved a fellow citizen's life or shown patriotism in defense of one's native land. ClarionClarion Ready for war. Claw of a Bird Note the preyer that has been preyed upon. Clouds Mystery, obscured truth. Cock (male bird)Cock Reguardant Courage and perseverance; hero; able man in politics. Cockatrice (small serpent) Terror to all beholders. Column Fortitude and constancy; with serpent coiled around it, wisdom with fortitude. Comet Unknown. Compass Direction. Compony or Gobony Constancy. Cornish Chough (crow, raven; See "chough") Strategist in battle; watchful for friends; divine providence. Cornucopia (horn of plenty) The bounty of nature's gifts. Cottice/Cotice (bendlet) Scarf or shield suspender of a knight commander; signifies defense or protection. Coupeaux (Hills - usually three) Unknown; may be purely an artistic device. Crane (Stork) Close parental bond; Vigilance if holding a rock. Crescent One who has been honored by the sovereign; hope of greater glory (horns to the chief). Cresset (See "Beacon") One who is watchful, who gave the signal in time of danger. Crosier/shepherd's crook The shepherd's watchfulness; Christian faith; pastoral authority; also Episcopal jurisdiction and authority. Cross (See Examples) Faith; Christianity; Service in the Crusades. Cross (Celtic) Unity of heaven and earth. Cross (Constantine's; Labarum) Good omen; Christ; Christianity. Cross Crosslet Signifies the fourfold mystery of the cross. Cross Crosslet Fitchee A combination of cross and sword; unshakeable faith. Cross Flory (Patoncee) (cross flowered at each end) One who has conquered. Cross Formee (Pattee) Military honour. Cross (Maltese) Blessings; badge of Knights Hospitalier. Smith family crest.. Smith family crest.. Do you have a "family" coat of arms? If so, it may not be exactly what you think. Many people throughout history have used coats of arms ornamentally without giving much thought to the accuracy of their design or their own right to use them. Beginning in the 19th century, the crest which appears on the helmet was mistakenly dubbed a "family crest" by some, and has become an inaccurate synonym for a full coat of arms. In addition, there are many companies in business today who will sell you "your family coat of arms" on a t-shirt, mug, or 'handsomely engraved' plaque. For my husband's surname, POWELL, there is an entire catalog full of such items! While these companies are not necessarily out to scam you, their sales pitch is very misleading and, in some cases, outright incorrect. Except for a few individual exceptions from some parts of Eastern Europe, there is no such thing as a coat of arms for a surname - despite the claims and implications of some companies to the contrary. Coats of arms are granted to individuals, not families or surnames. A form of property, coats of arms may rightfully be used only by the uninterrupted male line descendants of the person to whom the coat of arms was originally granted. Such grants were (and are) made by the proper heraldic authority for the country in question. The next time you come across a product or scroll with a family coat of arms for your surname, remember that just because your surname is SMITH, for example, doesn't give you the right to any of the hundreds of coats of arms borne throughout history by others named SMITH. Therefore, how could an individual or company that has not researched your direct family tree know whether you have inherited the right to display a particular coat of arms? If you're looking for something fun then these items are OK, though misrepresentative, but if you're looking for something from your own family history, then stay away! If you would like to learn if a coat of arms was awarded to your ancestor, you may want to try contacting the College of Arms or appropriate authority for the country you believe your ancestor was from and request a search in their records (they usually provide this service for a fee). In most countries you can also design and even register your own individual coat of arms based on the arms of someone who shared your surname, or from scratch to mean something special to your family and its history. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Some noteworthy people of the name Smith. Frederick Winston Furneaux Smith (1907-1975), British historian, 2nd Earl of Birkenhead. Major-General Sir Edmund Hakewill Smith (1896-1986), who served with the British armed forces in both World Wars and was Knighted in 1967. Sir Alexander Mair Smith (1922-2003), British former chief physicist for Rolls-Royce knighted in 1975. Anthony Smith GC (b. 1926), British explorer and author and the first Briton to cross the Alps in a balloon. Signalman Kenneth Smith GC (1920-1945), posthumously awarded the George Cross for bravery. Sir William Alexander Smith (1854-1914), Scottish founder of the Boys' Brigade. William Robertson Smith (1846-1894), Scottish biblical scholar. Iain Crichton Smith (1928-1998), Scottish man of letters, writing in both English and Scottish Gaelic, and a prolific author in both languages. He is known for poetry, short stories and novels. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844), American religious prophet, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Michael Smith (1932-2000), Canadian (British born) biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993 and was made a Companion of the Order of Canada in in 1994. Captain Michael J Smith (1945-1986), American Astronaut and pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger which blew up shortly after launch. Frederick Edwin Smith (1872-1930), British politician, Lord chancellor (1919-1922), created Earl of Birkenhead (1922). William Henry Smith Jr. (1825-1891), English businessman and politician, son of the founder of W. H. Smith Book Stores, First Lord of the Admiralty (1877). Sir Grafton Elliot Smith FRS, FRCP (1871-1937), Australian anatomist. Robert Barr Smith (1824-1915), Australian pastoralist. Sydney George Ure Smith (1887-1949), Australian artist. Maria Ann Smith (1801-1870), Australian orchardist and creator of the "Granny Smith" apple. Sir Ross MacPherson Smith (1892-1922), Australian aviator. Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith (1897-1935), Australian pioneer aviator who made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia in 1928 and was Knighted in 1932 and later was appointed honorary Air Commodore of the Royal Australian Air Force. Stan Smith (b. 1946), American, professional tennis player. General Walter Bedell Smith (1895-1961), U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1946 to 1948 and head of CIA from 1950 to 1953. Bessie Smith (1894-1937), American blues singer sometimes referred to as "The Empress of the Blues". Barry Rumsey Smith (1933-2002), New Zealand author. Clarence "Pinetop" Smith (1904-1929), American, influential blues and boogie-woogie piano player. Lamont Smith (b. 1973), American gold medalist in the men's 4x400 meter relay at the 1996 Olympic Games. Julie Smith (b. 1968), American softball player. She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where she received a gold medal with the American team. Michele Mary Smith (b. 1967), American softball player and two time Olympic Gold Medalist. Walker Smith Jr. (1920-1989), original name of Sugar Ray Robinson named the greatest fighter of the 20th century by the Associated Press, and the greatest boxer in history by ESPN.com in 2007. Anna Nicole Smith (1968-2007), American model and television personality. Edward John Smith (1850-1912), English, Captain of the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic. Private Furman L Smith (1925-1944), American soldier, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944. Colonel John Lucian Smith (1914-1972), American Marine Corps ace who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1942. Staff Sergeant Maynard Harrison Smith (1911-1984), U.S. Army Air Corps gunner, won the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1943. Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith (1914-2005), Canadian soldier awarded the Victoria Cross during WWII. General Oliver Prince Smith (1893-1977), General in the United States Marine Corps and a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. George Elwood Smith Ph.D. (b. 1930), American scientist and co-inventor of the charge-coupled device. He was awarded a third-share in the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics. Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith (1905-1982), first American sportswriter to win a Pulitzer Prize (1976 for Commentary). Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith (1907-1986), American singer and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Albert Merriman Smith (1913-1970), American newspaper reporter and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Gerard Coad Smith (1914-1994), Chief U.S. delegate to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks in 1969 and recipient of he Presidential Medal of Freedom. Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995), recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Steven L. Smith (b. 1958), NASA Astronaut. Murray Robert Smith (1941-2009), Former accountant and New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. May Anne Smith (1906-1988), New Zealand painter, engraver, textile designer and textile painter. Hollie Smith (b. 1983), New Zealand female soul singer. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Schmid Family Crest and Coat of Arms - German. Schmidt Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Austrian, German. Schmied Family Crest and Coat of Arms - German. Schmiedhaus Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Austrian. Schmiedknecht Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Austrian. Schmiedmeister Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Austrian. Schmitt Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Austrian, German. Schmitz Family Crest and Coat of Arms - German. Smid Family Crest and Coat of Arms - , Dutch. Smiley Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Irish, Scottish. Smilie Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Irish, Scottish. Smilley Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Scottish. Smillie Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Scottish. Smith Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Austrian, English, German, Irish, Dutch, Scottish. Smits Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Dutch. Smitt Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Austrian. Smolinski Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Polish. Smults Family Crest and Coat of Arms - German. Smusiak Family Crest and Coat of Arms. Smyley Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Scottish. Smylie Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Irish. Smyly Family Crest and Coat of Arms - Irish, Scottish. Smyth Family Crest and Coat of Arms - English, Scottish. Smythe Family Crest and Coat of Arms - English, Scottish. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. SMITH Family Tree and Genealogy Research. Definition: Everyone knows that this surname derived from an occupation. As an example, in times past a Blacksmith would have just been known as Smith. Surname Origin: Dutch, Irish, English, Scottish and German. Alternate Surname Spellings: English - SMITH, SMITHE, SMYTH, SMYTHE, SCHMIDT. German - SCHMID, SCHMITZ, SCHMIED, SCHMITT. Dutch - SMIT, SMITT, SMITTE, SMITE, SMITTS, SMIIT, SMIITS, SMITTES, VANSMIT, SMUT, SMUTTS, VANSMUTTS, SCHMIT, VANSCHMIDT. Irish - MACGOWAN, MCGOWAN, MACGOWIN, MCGOWIN, GOWEN, GOWIN, MACGAVIN, Scottish SMITH, SMYTH, SMYTHE and many others. Surnames sharing the Rootsweb Soundex Code: SAINT, SAND, SANDY, SANTEE, SANTI, SCHMID, SCHMIDT, SCHMIT, SCHMITT, SHAND, SHUMATE, SINNOTT, SMITH, SMITHEY, SMOOT, SMOOTHY, SMYTH, SMYTHE, SNAITH, SNEAD, SNEATH, SNEED, SNODDY, SOUNDY, SUNDAY. Other Resources SMITH Surname at Wikipedia SMITH Family Genealogy Forum - see also SMYTH and SMYTHE Genforums SMITH Coat of Arms, Family Crest SMITH Family Tree & Genealogy Links at Surnamefinder Tips and tricks - how to pick your SMITH ancestors out from the crowd RootsWeb's World Connect Project Rootsweb Messageboards TribalPages Over 740,000 USA Death Records for SMITH Over 226,000 records for SMITH at GeneaNet Over 794,000 records for SMITH at GenCircles GenesReunited FamilySearch - The largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world Answers.com. The worlds greatest encyclodictionalmanacapedia DeadFred – Genealogy photo archive AncientFaces; Family Treasures Linkpendium FamilyTreeDNA Join the SMITH worldwide DNA project - surnames include Schmidt, Smith, Smithe, Smyth, Smythe Over 20,000 records for SMITH in the Debt of Honour - Commonwealth War Graves Commission RootsChat; Genealogy, Family History, Local History, Messaging Forum and more Australian Dictionary of Biography National Archives of Australia State Records Office, New South Wales, Australia Public Record Office, Victoria, Australia Archives of New Zealand Dictionary of New Zealand Biography Auckland City Libraries – family history resources, New Zealand Dictionary of Canadian Biography online Search Family Home Pages at FamilyTreeMakerSMITH Surname Research Journals. Smith family crest.. Smith family crest.. Coats of Arms, Family Crests, and Surname Origins. We receive many e-mails asking us "What is the origin of my surname?," or "Where can I find out about my Family Crest?," and "Does our family have a Coat of Arms?" Instead of having to continuously repeat these things in a form letter, we thought it would be a nice just to offer up some educational information about these items. We've referred heavily to outside sources in this article, to offer you an introductory glimpse into the wide range of opinions on these topics. What is the Origin of Your Surname? The only real way to be certain of the true origin of your surname is to trace your ancestry back to the first ancestor who took the surname. But, this is a monumental task, and many people take their entire lifetimes to do this. If you just want to know if your surname had Irish, English, German, Portuguese, or other roots, then conducting just a little research in original records could yield you some clues about your surname's ethnic origin. Surnames are actually a relatively new development, historically speaking. Surnames became popular throughout most of Western Christendom by about the 15th century. Some Asian cultures, however, are said to have used surnames as early as 2800 BC. Surnames were often derived from occupations (Smith, Taylor), places of residence (York, Swede), distinguishing features (Schwarz, Brun, LaGrande), titles (Lord, Baron), or patronymics (Anders-"son" or Hans-"dotter"), etc. There are many free places on the Internet to learn more about possible surname origins. Some links are listed below: Last Name Meanings, Kate Monk's Onomastikon (Dictionary of Names), History of English Surnames. A Word of Caution about 'Generic' Surname Histories. If you're ready to go beyond the "free" information found on the Internet, and you're ready to purchase information on your family name, then make sure you know what you're buying! Of course this is a good rule of thumb for any purchase you make, but especially with "generic" surname histories. These generic histories may or may not have anything to do with your ancestral or ethnic background. Dick Eastman, a popular genealogy columnist, has a prudent word of warning about generic surname histories that some companies might try to sell to you. The National Genealogical Association also has published some tips for you regarding surname histories. It is entitled "Pssst, Wanna Buy Your Name?" Coats of Arms. Except for a few cases, there is really no such thing as a catch-all "coat of arms" for a surname. BUT, you will find literally hundreds of web sites on the Internet that will tell you otherwise. In actuality, "coats of arms" are usually granted only to a single person ... and NOT to an entire family or to a particular surname. Coats of arms are inheritable property, and they generally descend to male lineal descendents of the original arms grantee. So, you will know if you inherited a "coat of arms" ... because if you did, you'll already have it! The caveat to this paragraph is that "rules" and traditions regarding Coats of Arms vary from country to country. So, be certain to research the heraldry traditions of your ancestor's home country. There are many links to articles about Coats of Arms and heraldry, at Kimberly Powell's About.com genealogy site. A newsgroup devoted to heraldry has posted some very good explanations regarding a coat of arms and family crests. It explains what they can mean, and it even discusses software available for heraldic studies. Legitimate Arms. If you'd like to read more about true coats of arms then these websites are good places to start: The Baronage Press, American College Of Heraldry, Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies. Arms for Entertainment or Decoration. If, for the sole purpose of fun and entertainment, you still want to see some coats of arms associated (loosely) with your surname, then you can read through the below linked websites. Some of them have free "coats of arms" images. Bear in mind, though, that for most all of us, viewing these coats of arms, or buying mugs, t-shirts or plaques bearing these images is really just for fun or decoration. Free Coat of Arms, Free Coat of Arms Search (Extensive Site!), Coats of Arms Designs of Wonder, Coats of Arms on the Internet, Fleur-de-Lis Designs. Family Crests. The family crest is typically a figure and generally a beast of some kind. It can be found "atop the helmet placed above the shield." Traditionally the crest has been used primarily by men. However, some queens of England or Britain have been treated with crests. In the early history of the family crest, its issuance was usually confined to people of rank, but later the crest was included in nearly every grant of arms. Excuse Me, But There's No Such Thing As A Family Crest is a light-hearted article to read more about this topic. Another article, entitled Crests, Torces or Wreaths and Badges discusses early crests in more detail.. Summary. If you are primarily interested in a decorative wall-hanging with your surname and an interesting picture on it, then there are plenty of companies on the Internet who will sell you these generic "surname histories, coats of arms, or family crests". But, if you want to know about your true ethnic origin and your ancestral background, then you'll want to start researching your family tree, ancestor by ancestor, generation by generation. If you don't have the time or the skills to research your genealogy, then we will be glad to offer you a free estimate of feasibility and initial costs. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. What Exactly is a Family Crest? A crest is a component of an heraldic display. The earliest heraldic crests were apparently painted on metal fans, and usually repeated the coat of arms painted on the shield. Later they were sculpted of leather and other materials. Objects frequently borne as crests include animals, especially lions, normally showing only the fore half; human figures, likewise often from the waist up; hands or arms holding weapons; bird's wings. In Germany and nearby countries, the crest often repeats the liveries in the form of a tall hat, a fan of plumes in alternating colors, or a pair of curving horns. The horns may have a hole in the tip to hold a cluster of plumes or flowers, and because of this have been imported to English heraldry at least once as elephant's trunks. Display your Heritage. We have collected some of the best and most unique family crest products available. We have cataloged the top products from various family crest vendors. We are sure that you will find something to fit your desire. In fact, you will likely find new ways of displaying your family crest that you may not have even thought of! If you have any ideas that you feel we might have missed, please contact us so that we can find vendors who provide that type of family crest product. Smith family crest..Smith Family Crest.. Luke Smith My Great-Great-Grandfather. Luke Smith Sr & Son My Great-Great-Grandfather. Mary Nettie Smith My Great-Grandmother. Another Photo of Mary Nettie Smith. My Great-Grandmother Photo was taken in 1946. Mary Smith Harler Obit My Great-Grandmother. Sherman S. Simth & Flora M. Smith Grave. My Great-Granduncle & My Great-Grandaunt in Locust Hill Cemetery, Chester, Hancock Co, WV. Welcome This site is dedicated to My Great-Grandmother Mary Nettie Smith, My Great-Great-Grandfather Luke Smith and to ALL my ancestors with the surname of Smith. Smith Family Crest..Smith family crest.. The Smyth Family History The Smyth Family Crest (I have not yet confirmed this crest for Constantine's family. I will post that information as soon as I can confirm it.) COUNTY CAVAN, ULSTER, IRELAND (Click on the map for more information about County Cavan.) ORIGIN OF THE SMYTH FAMILY NAME Smyth is the anglised version of MacGowan, which is literally "son of the smith" (Mac an Ghabhainn) in Irish. In the middle ages, blacksmiths were a critical part of the economic, social and military structure. They produced the goods - horseshoes, farm tools, arms and armor, nails, etc. - that any prosperous society of the time depended upon to maintain itself. There was a "Mac an Ghabhainn" sept located in Cavan near the border with Co. Leitrim. Some members of the O'Ghabhainn sept of Co. Down were transplanted to Cavan during the reign of Queen Elizabeth because they helped the O'Neills. Eventually, these names became anglicised as MacGowan, O'Gowan, Smith, or Smyth. These names are also very common in neighboring counties as well. Many Smiths and MacGowans served in the Irish armies in the seventeenth century and later in French and American brigades as well. FAMOUS SMITHS from IRELAND James Smith (c1720-1806) emigrated to America, studied in Philadelphia and became a lawyer. He lost all his money supporting the revolution against the British. He was among several Irish-Americans who signed the Declaration of Independence. Brigadier General Thomas Smyth served in the American Civil War, 1861-1865. Major General Eric Dorman-Smith, born 1895 at Bellamont Forest, Cootehill, Co. Cavan was a brilliant military tactician and was the mastermind behind the plan that stopped Rommel dead in his tracks at the first battle of Alamein. His nephew, Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith, was Governor of Burma at the time of the Japanese invasion during the second world war. CONSTANTINE JOSEPH SMYTH (Includes both archival and anecdotal information) Constantine Joseph "C.J." Smyth, was born in County Cavan, Ulster, Ireland, on December 4, 1859, the son of Bryan and Rose (Clark) Smyth. This was a time of great turmoil in Ireland, and, in 1870, his parents sent him to the United States in the care of a wealthy uncle in New York. Constantine attended a private school in Brooklyn, probably with the sponsorship of his uncle and, after his uncle's death in about 1878, he joined the westward tide of immigrants following the new railroads across America. The Omaha newspaper later wrote of him at this time as being "friendless and penniless." He stopped first in Chicago, but after only a few weeks, he became so dissatisfied by the big city that he hitched a ride on a freight car, destination: the frontier town of Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha, Nebraska A determined young man, he folded papers for the old Omaha Herald, sleeping under his counter at the Herald office, and going to school at Creighton University during the day. In the words of his family, he was "smart, charming and ambitious," and by 1882, he had graduated from Creighton with a Master of Arts degree. He decided he wanted to be a lawyer and studied law at night, under the tutelage of John D. Howe and Herbert J. Davenport, while working days in the office of the freight auditor for the Union Pacific Railroad Company. By 1885, he was well enough versed in the law to be admitted to the Nebraska Bar and begin a practice in Omaha. By 1888, he became a member of the law firm of Mahoney, Minnahan & Smyth, a firm that, with the withdrawal of Mr. Minnahan in 1892, became the aptly named firm of Mahoney & Smyth. Omaha Courthouse Constantine remained an ambitious man, though, and clearly a popular one as well, for in 1896, he was elected Attorney General of Nebraska, an office he held until 1900. As Attorney General, he quickly became known as an opponent of special interests. While it's hard to say what impact working for the Union Pacific had had on the young man, he soon developed a national reputation as a foe of big business. He actively pursued and won a number of cases that had an important bearing far beyond his adopted state. As his grandson reports, "the press thoroughly enjoyed his trust busting activities for most of a decade and made heroes out of trust busters like Lawyer Smyth. He became well known to Presidents, other Attorneys General, and other influential people in Washington...." During this time, Smyth, ever the idealist, prosecuted both the Nebraska State Treasurer and the State Auditor, risky undertakings for any politician, let alone a relative political novice. The Treasurer, J. S. Bartley, was sentenced to twenty years in prison for embezzlement. The State Auditor, Eugene Moore, was at first exonerated by the Supreme Court, which found, in a most convoluted decision, that "the fees were not embezzled inasmuch as Moore simply had no right to receive them...." The money was later paid to the state by the insurance companies involved, and on this ground, Moore escaped the charges against him. In one of his most famous cases, Smyth obtained a rehearing and a modification of the decree in the celebrated NEBRASKA MINIMUM FREIGHT RATE CASE, which had originally gone against the state before he took office. This victory restored the state's right to regulate freight rates, which had been almost taken away altogether in the earlier decision. Never one to shy away from a fight, he then took on two of the largest companies in America. The strong case he brought against American Telephone & Telegraph Company resulted in the separation of AT&T from the equally monolithic Western Union Telegraph Company, a decision with implications in telecommunications to this day. He also, as a result of his aggressive prosecution of California land fraud cases, helped the government recover land and timber estimated at between $30,000,000 and $50,000,000 –- a significant amount of money, particularly at the turn of the century. He won many cases in the high courts under the Sherman act and the Clayton act, including one memorable "trust-busting" case against the United Shoe Machinery Company. Then, seeking greener pastures, he retired as Attorney General and formed a partnership with Edward P. Smith, under the name of Smyth & Smith. Now, the Irish immigrant had his own name first on the letterhead. As he had done in public service, Smyth continued in his private practice, where he won a number of important cases. On behalf of his successor in the Office of Attorney General, he intervened in a state case that threatened to take away inheritance money intended for the Working Girls' Home in Omaha, and by court decree, he managed to obtain the full amount of Count Creighton's bequest to the home. Smyth continued to be involved in politics for the rest of his life, but he also answered the calling of a different world – one that also satisfied his strong belief in public service – the world of academia. Not surprisingly, he was immensely popular and successful here as well. From 1905 to 1910, he was Associate Dean and Professor of Law at the College of Law at Creighton University. In 1913, he was drawn back into the world of government and politics when he was chosen as a Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, a position followed in 1917 by his elevation to the position of Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, only the third person ever to hold the position. Here, he used his charisma and thorough knowledge of the law to preside over the most senior court of appeals in the nation, and win the respect and admiration of both his many colleagues and friends, and his legal opponents. He remained a man of strong convictions however, who firmly believed in the rule of law, and he earned the nickname of "The Dissenter" for his willingness to publicly disagree when he thought he was right. In fact, he filed more dissenting opinions than any other judge on the local appellate bench at the time. (However, it should be noted that a number of these dissenting views were later upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, and some of his opinions are still used as examples of judiciary excellence by law schools around the country.) As the Georgetown Law Journal noted, "In the exposition of legal principles, his manner was severely logical...though a scholar, his judicial style is exceedingly simple, direct and rarely ornate..." He held a number of other positions over the course of his long and active life. He was a member of the Nebraska Legislature in 1887, where he was reinforced his image as an opponent of special privilege. From 1889 to 1894, he was a member of the Omaha Board of Education. He was Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee from 1894 to 1896; Chairman of the Nebraska Delegation to the Democratic National Conventions of 1896 and 1904, a Delegate to the national conventions of 1900 and 1908, and the Democratic Nominee for Governor in 1898 and 1902. 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It is a help when tracing your family history to know something about the origin of and evolution of Irish names and particularly how names have changed over the centuries. Early times: In ancient Ireland the population was much smaller than today and the mass movement of people was uncommon. It was usual therefore for a person to be known only by one name: Niall, Eoin, Art, etc. Once there was no one else in the locality with the same name then this was not a problem. The Gaelic Clann system was well established and this gave people a common identity with their people of the tribe and with the commonly shared area. This single name system began to break down during the eleventh century as the population was growing and there was a need for a further means of identification. The solution was to adopt a prefix such as Mac (Mc is an abreviation) or �. Mac means 'son of' whilst � means 'grandson of'. Mac surnames are generally of a much later date than �. The vast majority of Gaelic Irish surnames were created during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It should be noted that the Scottish Gaels were actually descendants of Gaelic emigrants to Scotland. The word 'Scotus' is Latin for 'Irishman'. Scottish settlers who moved to Ireland (and especially Ulster) may already have been of Gaelic Irish descent. Septs: The Clans eventually broke up into a number of distinct septs or groups. These groups were headed by an original member of the clan and dominated a particular part of the countryside. It was not uncommon for septs from the same clan to be found in completely different parts of the country (O'Connor for example) so it is important when researching your roots to try to find out the original part of the country that your ancestors came from as this may be a completely different area from that where the 'major' sept was domicile. The sept system was an integral part of Gaelic society and survived and was even propagated by the Norman invaders. The system did not survive the English invasion and colonisation of the seventeenth century however, and it became a disadvantage to have a Gaelic sounding name. Anglicization: The Penal laws that were enforced by the colonists attempted to completely subjugate the Gaelic way of life. It is about this time then, that many Gaelic names changed to their Anglo equivalent or translation. This can cause confusion as many of the names were misinterpreted or misspelled. The name McEaneny for example has a number of variants including McAneny and Bird (the Irish word for bird is �an). Mac an Thom�is was converted to Holmes, Mac Giolla �osa to MacAleese, etc. The conversion of names beginning with Mac and Mc was even more difficult because the removal of the M sound from the name often completely changed the sound of the name. The revival of Gaelic consciousness in the later eighteen hundreds saw many Irish families reassume the Mac, Mc, � or other Irish form of their names although this was reduced in a number of cases depending on the sound of the name (Kelly is still much more prevalent than O'Kelly, Murphy more prevalent than O'Murphy, etc.) Surnames today: There are many different origins for Irish names today but the vast majority can be broken down into either of three categories: Gaelic Irish, Cambro-Norman, and finally Anglo-Irish. Murphy = � Murchadha = sea-battler. Kelly = � Ceallaigh = bright-headed. O'Sullivan = � S�illeabh�in = dark-eyed. Walsh = Breathnach = Welshman. Smith = Mac Gabhann = son of the smith. O'Brien = � Briain = high, noble. Byrne = � Broin = a raven. Ryan = � Maoilriain = king. O'Connor = � Conchobhair = patron of warriors. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Irish Coat of Arms / Irish Family Coats of Arms / Irish Family Crests. Irish Coat of Arms / Irish Family Crests. 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INSTANTLY DOWNLOAD the Smith Family Crest / Smith Coat of Arms. High Quality 300 dpi JPG file. Download it and use it freely to print for your own personal use. Use for Letterheads, Prints, Web Pages, etc. File is of much higher quality than the sample shown. Downloads in Seconds. Tags: crest, family, seal, shield, coats of arms, arms, genealogy. User tags: smith family crest, smith coat of arms, heraldry, code of arms. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Family Crests and Coats of Arms. Are people selling coats of arms over the internet making it up? I am curious about purchasing a family crest / coat of arms type of thing. There are plenty of places out there on the internet selling these things, but are they just making it up or what? Is there anywhere I can look to find out what my family crest SHOULD look like or if I even have one to begin with. I'd post my surname to help with answering, but I'm not comfortable with that...it's not like it's Smith, it's fairly uncommon. It's German in origin and I do know for a fact it was changed slightly (I'm confident I know what it used to be, assuming it wasn't changed even before that) when my family immigrated here. Just because you have the same surname doesn't mean you are entitled to use the Crest or Coat of Arms registered to or associated with a particular family in a particular place. Not all Windsors can use the Royal crest, etc. I'm not interested in whether I'm "entitled" or not. I'm certainly not interested in this because I want to be pretentious. See if your name is on either of the lists from this page. (If it's on the last, hope you know French.) Also, if you add "blazon" to your Google search, you'll get more reputable results. That's really what you're looking for; it's a description in text of the coat of arms. Once you find that, you can tell whether the shops are selling legit ones or not. Design your own, it's probably more relevant. Why pay someone else for a cheap and meaningless badge which likely contains a bunch of references to things which have no relation to your life? Unless you are purchasing an antique coat of arms - relevant in its day and therefore worth owning - I would describe it as a rip off. There are better ways to reseach and commemorate your heritage. Look at it this way-- crests are associated with peerage and non-peer heraldry. Could every surname have a peerage title associated with it? Search those sites, and enter the last names of everyone you know. They'll all have a crest. And if the folks selling them are making a lot of them up, what are the chances that they bothered to get accurate versions of names that actually have an associated crest? Burke's peerage is an excellent resource if your ancestry is British. For what it's worth, just because there might be heraldry associated with your name doesn't mean that you're entitled to use it anyway. For example, there's a dude in Dorset, England with my last name who can sit in the House of Lords. But I would have to kill the diaspora of many generations before I could lay claim to the title and associated heraldry. (Note to the British authorities: I am not considering doing this) I believe there are a fairly large number of genuine heraldic names that have family coats of arms, and there are a great many secondary names that are associated with these. So if you are a brandenburg, you would have the brandenburg crest, whereas if you are a e.g. Henkel, you might not have a crest but perhaps a Henckel married a Brandenburg in 1728 so you may have some claim to display that crest as being one of your ancestors. And if you are selling crests you might gloss over the second bit and just say "this is the crest of one of your Henckel ancestors." I know there are reputable heraldry specialists, you probably want some little dusty shop in London that has been in business for 400 years. Of course, they probably have a web site by now but I don't have a link. This page has a number of links to help you get started and a warning about fraud/scam coats-of-arms. There's an About page that's actually not bad on "Practicing Safe Geneology." In Canada you should go through the Canadian Heraldic Authority. There should be similar authorities in each Commonwealth state. If your nation-state happens to be a republic, then you can either fake it, or admit the revolution was a bad idea. ;) If you can't prove a legitimate legal right to use a coat of arms (passed down the male line from individual to individual), I am sure you can always get yourself one that is recognised as legitimate under Cayman Islands law. Failing that, the Swedish bloke who claimed sovereignty over all the no-man's-land between the world's borders might give you a peerage for a few bob if you ask nicely. I forget his name, though. bystander writes "I believe there are a fairly large number of genuine heraldic names that have family coats of arms" Having the same name means precisely nothing. You have to prove descent from someone who was, in fact, entitled to bear arms. To put it another way... for you to claim usage of a coat of arms/bearings/crest/etc, is roughly akin to you saying "Hey, your last name is Smith and my last name is Smith, so I get a share of your granddad's estate." It's a bit less material than that, sure, but it's somewhere in the same ballpark. I'm not interested in whether I'm "entitled" or not. I'm certainly not interested in this because I want to be pretentious. Well then, yes, the crests are based on genuine family crests for the most part, however the "family" wouldn't have had one crest like the internet sites claim. Lots of people in the same family would have been entitled to bear arms but a lot of them had their own crests designed based on the previous family one with bits added that were meaningful to the people involved like after an important marraige or new lands acquired or whatever. Thanks everyone for your insight and links. I'm much more interested in this from a historical/cultural perspective. I don't want to say this is MY coat of arms. I want to say, look here's some Smith coat of arms from Germany...neat eh? Just something to hang on the wall perhaps and look neat. While at the same time, actually having atleast a little bit of actual historical signifigance and not some made up artistry sold to me as what it's not. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. # CONLEY SMITH - Christine Levet Gerbel 7/07/10 # Frank Alexander Smith 1884 Delaware - Kathi Arthur 7/06/10 # Death: Everett C. 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SMITH Surname Meaning & Origin: Derived from the Anglo-Saxon "smitan," to smite or strike, SMITH and its derivations are an occupational name for a man who works with metal (smith or blacksmith), one of the earliest jobs for which specialist skills were required. It is a craft that was practiced in all countries, making the surname and its derivations the most common of all surnames. Smith still tops the list of most popular surnames in England and America, and is also a very common last name in Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Australia. Surname Origin: English Alternate Surname Spellings: SMYTH, SMYTHE, SCHMIDT Fun Facts About the Surname SMITH: The Granny Smith green apple is named after a woman named Maria Ann Smith (nee Sherwood), who developed it from a seedling in her orchard in ustralia in 1868 at the age of 69. 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Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Smith Family Genealogy Smith Family sampler by Sophia Smith [From Genealogy: The Wells Family and Also the Smith Family, 1893] 1. Lt. Samuel Smith b. 1602, d. 1680 m. Elizabeth b. 1602, d. 1684 6 children. Sailed from England on the Elizabeth of Ipswich, 30 April 1634. Moved from Wethersfield, Conn. to Hadley, Mass. "The earliest ancestor whom we can trace of Sophia Smith was Lieut. Samuel Smith, who came with his wife Elizabeth and four children in 1636 when he was 32 years old from England .... He was one of the [Hadley] selectmen chosen on the 9th of November 1659 'to order all public occasions that concern the good of the country for the ensuing year.' ... [Hopkins Grammar School] was the first endowed school of the kind in Hampshire County, and Samuel Smith was chosen one of the first trustees. it afterward became Hopkins Academy and Sophia Smith was one of its pupils .... In the early records of the town [of Hadley], he is frequently chosen for the management of town affairs, where a person of integrity and sagacity seems to have been demanded." -- Unsigned and undated history 2a. John Smith (son of 1) b. 1637, d. 1676 Slain by the Indians in Hatfield Meadow. m. 1663 Mary Partridge b. [?], d. 1683 5 children. 2z. Chileab Smith (son of 1) b. 1635, d. 1731 m. 1661 Hannah Hitchcock b. [?], d. 1733 3a. Joseph Smith (son of 2a) b. 1670, d. 1752 m. 1696 Canada Waite b. 1678, d. 1749 "[Canade Waite] was the child born in captivity to Benjamin Waite, the hero of the early days, who with Stephen Jennings made the perilous trip to Canada in the winter to ransom captives taken in the memorable attack on Hatfield, Sept. 19, 1677." -- Daily Hampshire Gazette, 22 October 1972 10 children. 3z. Mary Smith (daughter of 2z) b. 1681, d. [?] m. 1697 Preserved Smith b. [?], d. [?] 4a. Samuel Smith (son of 3a) b. 1715, d. 1767 m. 1749 Mary Morton b. 1727, d. 1807 "Sophia Smith remembered her grandmother [Mary Morton Smith] well. She used to say: 'I looked up to my grandmother with great love and reverence. he more than once put her hand on my head and said, "I want you should grow up and be a good woman and try to make the world better." -- Rev. John M. Greene, An Address at the Centennial of the Birth of Sophia Smith, 27 May 1896 7 children. 4z. Chileab Smith (son of 3z) b. 1708, d. 1800 m. 1732 Sarah Moo y b. 1702, d. 1789 5a. Joseph Smith (son of 4a) b. 1758, d. 1836 m. 1789 Lois White b. 1769, d. 1829 Joseph Smith lived on the Nathaniel Dickinson, Jr. allotment (Sophia Smith homestead). 7 children. 5b. Oliver Smith (son of 4a) b. 20 January1766 d. 20 December 1845 Founder of Smith Charities 5z. Jemima Smith (daugher of 4z) b. 1740, d. 1828 m. 1764 Isaac Shepard b. 1733, d. 1802 6a. Sophia Smith (daugher of 5a) b. 27 August 1796 d. 12 une 1870 Unmarried. Founder of Smith College Founder of Smith Academy 6b. Austin Smith (son of 5a) b. 8 October 1790 d. 8 March 1861 Unmarried. His estate of $450,000 was bequeathed to sister Sophia. 6c. Joseph Smith (son of 5a) b. 1792, d. 1861 m. 1823 Hannah Wells b. 1795, d. 1879 6d. Elihu White (son of 5a) b. 1794, d. 1829 Unmarried. 6e. Harriet Smith (daughter of 5a) b. 1800, d. 1859 Unmarried. 6f. Miranda Smith (daugher of 5a) b. 1803, d. 1831 Unmarried. 6g. Louisa Smith (daughter of 5a) b. 1805, d. 1828 Unmarried. 6z. Jemima Shepard (daughter of 5z) b. 1765, d. [?] m. 1784 Aaron Lyon, Jr. b. [?], d. 1802 7z. Mary Lyon (daughter of 6z) b. 28 February 1797 d. 5 March 1849 Founder of Mount Holyoke Seminary (now Mount Holyoke College). Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. SMITH Genealogy Queries. 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Some of these charge to view the data, but all searches are free. o Ancestry search for Smith surname. + Search the Smith results for Ancestry.com # Access all results for FREE! * Search RootsWeb for the Smith surname o Search for Smith Genealogy at RootsWeb * Smith Family Tree Search o Search for Smith surname at FamilySearch. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Smith County, Mississippi welcomes those researching their family histories. Below are listed some of the help and resources that the county offers. Smith County lost many of its old historical courthouse records to fire. The oldest official records in Smith County are from 1912, as the latest courthouse burned in 1911. The Smith County Courthouse in Raleigh, Mississippi has available county historical records. Smith County Chancery Clerk's Office houses land and divorce records from 1912. The Circuit Clerk's Office has marriage records from 1912 to the present. There are also county newspapers from 1936. Smith County, Mississippi Genealogical Society SMITH COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY now has a website and you may request lookups and purchase online any of the books that Smith County Genealogy Society has produced. Click here for a list of available publications The Smith County Genealogical Society has published many historical publications that are available thru the Society. There is a Smith County History Book available that contains many individual family histories. Available records on the library computer are marriage, birth, and death records and some census from the 1800's is available. They have subscriptions to Heritage Quest and Ancestry available to patrons and visitors. Smith County Genealogical Society Publications are available for purchase at the Raleigh library. Smith County Genealogical Society Website Smith County Genealogy Society is working on a new Smith County Veteran's Book. If you have pictures and/or history from a Smith County Veteran, please email Charlotte Webb The first thing you need to do to get started searching your family tree is to talk to your family. Ask your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, anyone who is willing to share with you. The genealogy questions you will want to ask are: 1. when they were born and where 2. where did they grow up 3. when and where they were married 4. what were their parents names 5. when did their parents marry and where 6. where are their parents buried and when did they pass away (name of cemetery, city, state) 7. are there any other family members buried there or close by 8. who were their Aunts and Uncles 9. do they know when/where they were born, married, lived, buried 10. ask them who their oldest living relative is 11. make plans to visit this person as soon as possible What next? Take the info you know and now the detective work begins. Start looking for records. One of the first places you should start is with census records. You will start to learn where your family lived and in what counties. Then you will take this information to search for other genealogy documents such as obituary notices, tax records, land records, wills etc... Each piece of information will add another piece to the puzzle. Contact Smith County Mississippi Smith County Mississippi Genealogical Society. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM SMITH. As a tribute to her deceased husband, Marshall Ashby Smith Jr., Rosalie Coudray Smith made two trips to England to research the ancestors of her husband. The results of her research are published in the SMITH GENTES and the Smiths of England are recounted here. I cannot verify that the early generations of Smith in England are correct and it would be interesting if more information were to be found. SMITH GENTES: Vol 2; Rosalie Coudray Smith; 1990; FIRST GENERATION William SMITH, tenant for life of a moiety of Owlecotes now occupied by his son and heir Andrew to who married reversion belongs, gives Andrew his life interest on his marriage with Susan Waterhouse, daughter of Laurence Waterhouse. 7 Jan 1587. SECOND GENERATION Children of WILLIAM SMITH and unknown: +1. ANDREW SMITH born 155_ (?) Owlcotes, Yorkshire, England; married about 1570 Calverley Church SUSANE WATERHOUSE bp 16 Sep 1571 Halifax Yorkshire England; daughter of Laurence Waterhouse and Genet Brigge. Andrew Smith and Daniel Smith, his son and heir, lease of messuage called Owlcotes for 1000 years to Christopher Nettleton. 26 Oct 1611. THIRD GENERATION Children of ANDREW SMITH and SUSANE WATERHOUSE: +1. JOHN born 1579 Owlcotes Yorkshire England; died 1640 Farsley Leeds Yorkshire England; buried 6 June 1640 Calverley Church Graveyard; married 17 Nov 1600 at Calverley Church MARGARET BURNLEY bp 30 Oct 1575 Idle England; daughter of William Burnley. John was a clothier. John made his will dated 25 May 1640 in which he names his wife and sons as heirs. The original will is in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, St. Anthony's Hall, York, England. 2. Daniell born 1580 Owlcotes Yorkshire England. 3. Izaake born 158_ Owlcotes Yorkshire England. 4. Andrew born 28 Nov 1589. FOURTH GENERATION Children of JOHN SMITH and MARGARET BURNLEY: All children except Margaret are named in his will; In 1666, the will of Thomas Burnley, brother of Margaret, names all of these sons; 1. Daniell born 15 Aug 1601 Farsley Yorkshire England; died 26 Jan 1657 Farsley; married 2 Jan 1634 Mary Whitaker at Calverley. 2. William born 15 Apr 1603 Farsley Yorkshire England; married 13 Jan 1637 Calverley Elizabeth Hainsworth; died after 11 May 1666. 3. John born 1605; died after 11 May 1666. 4. Abraham born 5 June 1609 Farsley; died after 11 May 1666.; married 15 Nov 1633 Isabel Benson at Calverley. 5. Joseph born 17 Aug 1611 Farsley; died after 11 May 1666; married at Holy Trinity, Micklegate, in 1634 to Jane Cowper. 6. James born 1 Mar 1616 Farsley; died after 11 May 1666; married 14 Jan 1643 Calverley Frances Ackroyd. +7. ANDREW born 17 July 1619 Farsely; died 16 May 1671; married at Calverley 17 Apr 1643 to unknown. 8. Margaret born 1620 Farsley; married 12 July 1636 Calverley Christopher Brown. NOTE: With difficulty in interpreting census listings before 1850, I will include heads of households only - persons that I have found to be residing in localities that have been documented. FIFTH GENERATION Children of ANDREW SMITH and unknown: +1. ANDREW born after 17 Apr 1643; married probably OLIVE PITT, daughter of George Pitt and Olive Walker; they sailed on the Kent from Kingston-upon-Hull in the summer of 1677 for the Colony of West Jersey. They sailed with the Yorkshire Friends although there is no evidence that they were members of the Quaker group. Andrew Smith was a surveyor as well as a farmer. His unrecorded will is dated 16 January 1703/4 and proved 7 March 1703/4. The children of Andrew Smith and Olive Pitt are recorded in his bible which is located in the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia. 2001 - Bible in possession of owner, Sally Bailey. From Pioneers of Old Hopewell; Ralph Ege; 1908; "To Andrew Smith may be given the honor of naming Hopewell township, and a short sketch of his history may not be out of place just here as he was the progenitor of a distinguished family in the early history of the township. In the deed of Cornelius Empson of Brandywine Creek, now Wilmington, Delaware, to Andrew Smith dated May 20, 1688, the tract is called Hopewell, and when on February 20, 1699, application was made by the inhabitants north of the falls of the Delaware for a new township, they requested in the petition that it be called Hopewell. He resided within the boundaries of old Hopewell township in the vicinity of the present site of the Hospital for the Insane now in Ewing township." SIXTH GENERATION Children of ANDREW SMITH and OLIVE PITT (?): (*) named in will of Andrew Smith dated 16 Jan 1703/4; 1. (*) Sarah born 28 Nov 1675/6 Farsley West Riding Yorkshire England; died before 1770; married 1699/0 (*) John Parke in Hopewell Twp. Burlington West Jersey; son of Dr. Roger Parke and (unknown). John Parke left Hopewell NJ in 1735 after the "Coxe incident" along with his brother-in-law Thomas Smith to Frederick Co. VA which later became Hampshire Co. VA then WV. 2. (*) Thomas born 20 Nov 1677 Burlington West Jersey; probably married Mary (unknown). He left New Jersey Colony in July 1735, a fugitive following the Coxe incident over property ownership, and migrated to Hampshire Co. VA where he died in 1753. MISC.: Baptized St. Mary's Parish, Burlington NJ 28 Feb 1701/2 by John Talbot. 3. (*) Elizabeth born 11 Apr 1680/1 Burlington West Jersey; may be wife of John Reed born about 1675; buried in the Hopewell/Hunt Cemetery where his headstone is dated 20 Aug 1731 and hers 4 May 1765 ae 84 years. MISC.: Baptized St. Mary's Parish, Burlington NJ 28 Feb 1701/2 by John Talbot. 4. (*) Mary born Sep 1682 Burlington West Jersey; married 1703 (*) William Scholey born 2 Aug 1679; son of Robert Scholey and Sarah Bingham. MISC.: Baptized St. Mary's Parish, Burlington NJ 28 Feb 1701/2 by John Talbot. 5. Hannah born 4 March 1685/6 Burlington West Jersey. MISC.: Baptized St. Mary's Parish, Burlington NJ 28 Feb 1701/2 by John Talbot. +6. (*) ANDREW born 8 Dec 1689 Hopewell Twp. West Jersey; died Mar 21 1767 at Hopewell; married about 1708 SARAH STOUT Hopewell Twp West Jersey born 10 Sep 1689 Middletown NJ; died 12 July 1761 Hopewell NJ; daughter of Jonathan Stout and Anna Bollen. Left will dated 2 Nov 1763; executor appointed 24 Apr 1767. Recorded in No. 13; fol 220 Hunterdon County. Sarah is probably one buried in Hunt Family Burying Ground and stone is badly eroded but probably death date reads July 176x. The deaths of Sarah (Stout) Smith (d. July 12, 1761) and her husband Andrew Smith (d. March 21, 1767 – appears in record as 1762, but based on the probate of his will, 1767 was intended), as well as Joseph Stout (d.. October 19, 1766), are recorded in the bible of their younger brother Samuel Stout (b. March 9, 1708/9). An abstract of this bible is published in Bible Records, Hopewell, New Jersey, 1945”. MISC.: Baptized St. Mary's Parish, Burlington NJ 28 Feb 1701/2 by John Talbot. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Smith Family Descendants. 1. ALEXANDER SMITH #283 born 1819, GEORGIA, married ELIZABETH JANE TUCKER #339, born 1829, ALABAMA, Cemetery PENNINGTON, TRINITY COUNTY, TX.. ALEXANDER died 1890, County TRINITY, TX., Cemetery CALVERY, TRINITY COUNTY, TX.. children 2. i THOMAS ESTUS SMITH #89 born JUL 22 1853. ii REDRICK SMITH #613. iii KIRBY SMITH #644. iv MARION SMITH #645. v ANN SMITH #646. Second Generation 2. THOMAS ESTUS SMITH #89 born JUL 22 1853, County HENRY, ALABAMA, Known as TOM, Occupation FARMER-BRICK LAYER, married (1) NANCY RIGSBY #820, married (2) JAN 18 1893, in CENTRALIA, TRINITY, TX., AMANDA JANE MOULDS #87, born MAR 7 1858, County ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI, (daughter of WALTER MOULDS JR. #77 and ELIZABETH THOMAS #78) Known as MANDY, Occupation HOUSEWIFE, died NOV 7 1927, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON CO, TX.. THOMAS died JAN 1 1921, LUFKIN, County ANGELINA, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX.. HE DIED IN THE OF HIS BROTHER KIRBY SMITH. HIS BODY WAS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN (G.L.& N.) TO APPLE SPRINGS, TX. HIS ELDEST SON UANN SMITH MET THE TRAIN, AND CARRIED THE BODY TO IVIE CEMETERY FOR BURIAL. children by AMANDA JANE MOULDS: i INFANT SMITH #90 born WINTER 1883, County TRINITY, TX., died WINTER 1883, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX.. 3. ii UANN SMITH #91 born APR 5 1885. iii JOHN SMITH #92 born APR 18 1887, County TRINITY, TX., died JUN 6 1896, GROVETON, County TRINITY, TX., Cemetery GLENDALE, GLENDALE, TX.. iv COAN SMITH #93 born MAR 12 1889, County TRINITY, TX., died AUG 2 1890, JEWETT, County LEON, TX.. THE FAMILY WAS GOING TO TRAVEL BY WAGON TO WEST TEXAS FOR THEIR HEALTH. THEY CAMPED OUT AND DRANK SPRING WATER (SULPHUR WATER). THIS MADE THEM ALL SICK AT THEIR STOMACH'S. THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO BE HER CAUSE OF DEATH. v HUE THOMAS SMITH #94 born AUG 7 1891, GROVETON, County TRINITY, TX., died AUG 10 1891, GROVETON, County TRINITY, TX., Cemetery GLENDALE, GLENDALE, TX.. vi WILLIAM S SMITH #95 born NOV 20 1892, GROVETON, County TRINITY, TX., Known as BILLY, died MAY 5 1909, County TRINITY, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX.. CAUSE OF DEATH, FELL OUT OF A TREE. vii FARMER FRANKLIN SMITH #96 born JUL 20 1895, GROVETON, County TRINITY, TX., Known as FARMER, Occupation SCHOOL TEACHER, married AUG 27 1922, EVELYN E. AINSWORTH #315. FARMER died JUN 16 1983, SWEENY, County MATAGORDA, TX.. 4. viii HARDY ESTER SMITH #97 born NOV 6 1898. ix JAPP MAGEE SMITH #98 born APR 4 1900, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., died AUG 13 1901, TRINITY, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX.. Third Generation 3. UANN SMITH #91 born APR 5 1885, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Occupation FARMER-BRICKLAYER, married JAN 12 1908, in CENTRALIA, TX., LULA BELL AINSWORTH #314, born MAR 26 1888, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., (daughter of PRESTON POTTS AINSWORTH JR. #605 and PARTHINEY JOHNSON #606) Known as LULA, Occupation HOUSEWIFE, died DEC 7 1973, County HOUSTON, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX.. UANN died JAN 2 1954, County HOUSTON, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX.. children 5. i MELVIN SMITH #607 born JAN 3 1909. 6. ii MERVIN SMITH #610 born FEB 24 1911. 7. iii VELMA SMITH #616 born DEC 14 1912. 8. iv THELMA SMITH #621 born SEP 6 1914. 9. v ELMER SMITH #625 born SEP 12 1916. 4. HARDY ESTER SMITH #97 born NOV 6 1898, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Known as HARDY, Occupation FARMER-STORE OWNER, married DEC 19 1923, in CRECY, TRINITY, TX., BURNADEEN LANDRUM #201, born JAN 1 1907, DIBOLL, County ANGELINA, TX., (daughter of PATRICK JOHNSON LANDRUM #203 and ROSA LENER HAMMOCK #204) died NOV 30 1987, CONROE, County MONTGOMERY, TX.. HARDY died JUL 21 1966, LUFKIN, County ANGELINA, TX., Cemetery RYAN CHAPEL, DIBOLL, TX.. children 10. i ERNIE WINFRED SMITH #202 born OCT 2 1924. 11. ii DELANO SMITH #649 born MAR 2 1935. Fourth Generation 5. MELVIN SMITH #607 born JAN 3 1909, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Occupation SCHOOL TEACHER, married (1) OCT 20 1928, MODINE ENGLISH #711, married (2) FEB 1 1935, in TRINITY COUNTY, TX., GEORGIA MARIE ELLISOR #608, born SEP 1 1916, RATCLIFF, County HOUSTON, TX., (daughter of GEORGE ELLISOR #808 and MIMA WILBURN #809) Known as MARIE, died JUL 10 1987, BEAUMONT, County JEFFERSON, TX., Cemetery KING, HARTBURG, TX.. MELVIN died JUN 1 1983, BEAUMONT, County JEFFERSON, TX., Cemetery KING, HARTBURG, TX.. MELVIN SMITH TAUGHT SCHOOL IN ZAVALLA AREA, CONCORD, PEACH TREE, APPLE SPRINGS, ORANGEFIELD, AND DEWEYVILLE. HE WAS SUPERINTENDANT IN APPLE SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THEN A CAREER AS A VOCATION AGRICULTURE TEACHER IN ORANGEFIELD, TEXAS; HE THEN MOVED TO DEWEYVILLE AS AN AGRICULTURE TEACHER AND RETIRED THERE EARLY DUE TO HEALTH REASONS. GEORGIA: Occupation, homemaker and Justice of the Peace. children by GEORGIA MARIE ELLISOR: 12. i RALPH EDWARD SMITH #609 born DEC 25 1938. 6. MERVIN SMITH #610 born FEB 24 1911, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Occupation SCHOOL TEACHER, married AUG 2 1933, in TRINITY COUNTY, TX., HAZEL MARIE GIBSON #611, born DEC 3 1915, APPLE SPRINGS, County TRINITY, TX., (daughter of CLINT GIBSON #647 and BESSIE HART #648) Known as HAZEL, Occupation HOMEMAKER, died DEC 26 1987, DALLAS, TX., Cemetery CALVERY, TRINITY COUNTY, TX.. MERVIN died JAN 2 1985, CROCKETT, County HOUSTON, TX., Cemetery CALVERY, TRINITY COUNTY, TX.. MERVIN SMITH TAUGHT SCHOOL IN ANGELINA COUNTY, TEXAS AND SPENT 14 YEARS IN PENNINGTON BEFORE HIS RETIREMENT. children 13. i ELEANOR PAXTON SMITH #612 born MAY 24 1934. ii LYNN RAY SMITH #615 born MAY 25 1939, APPLE SPRINGS, County TRINITY, TX., Known as LYNN RAY, married AUG 13 1966, MARIE LONG #810, born GRAPELAND, County HOUSTON, TX.. LYNN died MAY 23 1980, HOUSTON, County HARRIS, TX., Cemetery GRAPELAND, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX.. Occupation, SCHOOL TEACHER, AND INSURANCE BUSINESS. 7. VELMA SMITH #616 born DEC 14 1912, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Known as VELMA, Occupation HOMEMAKER, married JUL 15 1928, in ANGELINA COUNTY, TX., ALBERT ALVIE ASHWORTH #617, born MAR 14 1910, County TRINITY, TX., (son of LEE ASHWORTH #811 and ELLA KEELS #812) Known as ALVIE, Occupation MILLRIGHT, died APR 1 1979, HOUSTON, County HARRIS, TX., Cemetery MOORE, TRINITY COUNTY, TX.. VELMA died JUN 12 1989, HOUSTON, County HARRIS, TX., Cemetery MOORE, TRINITY CO, TX.. VELMA SMITH LIVED IN HOUSTON FOR OVER 50 YEARS AS A HOUSEWIFE AND HOMEMAKER. children i DOYLE DOUGLAS ASHWORTH #618 born NOV 14 1934, County TRINITY, TX., died JAN 7 1935, County TRINITY, TX., Cemetery MOORE, TRINITY COUNTY, TX.. 14. ii ALBERT NEAL ASHWORTH #619 born NOV 9 1948. 15. iii ALAN DALE ASHWORTH #620 born NOV 28 1954. 8. THELMA SMITH #621 born SEP 6 1914, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Known as THELMA, Occupation HOMEMAKER, married DEC 21 1934, in TRINITY COUNTY, TX., ORREN JONES DAVIS #622, born MAY 4 1906, VERNON PARRISH, LA., (son of CALVIN HARDEN DAVIS #815 and MARY CATHERINE LUFTIN #816) Known as O. J., Occupation BOILERMAKER, died JUN 6 1978, LUFKIN, County ANGELINA, TX., Cemetery CALVERY, TRINITY COUNTY, TX.. THELMA SMITH ATTENDED STEPHEN F. AUSTIN COLLEGE AND TAUGHT SCHOOL IN THE SOUTH CANEY RURAL SCHOOL FOR ONE YEAR, THEN DECIDED THAT SHE WOULD GET MARRIED AND BECOME A HOUSEWIFE AND HOMEMAKER. IN LATER YEARS SHE BECAME EMPLOYED IN THE CAFETERIA FOR THE CENTERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 20 YEARS. children 16. i JOE PAT DAVIS #623 born AUG 2 1939. 17. ii BOBBY GERALD DAVIS #624 born AUG 31 1953. 9. ELMER SMITH #625 born SEP 12 1916, NOGALUS, County TRINITY, TX., Known as ELMER, married DEC 24 1939, in CRECY, TRINITY, TX., MINNIE OLA DAVIS #626, born MAR 10 1922, MOSSY CREEK, County TRINITY, TX., (daughter of CHARLEY T. DAVIS #817 and LEOLA PARKER #818) Known as MINNIE OLA. ELMER SMITH WORKED IN HOUSTON IN THE SHIPYARDS DURING THE WAR AND LATER RETURNED TO THE FARM. HE FARMED FOR MANY YEARS AND HE TO BECAME EMPLOYED WITH THE CENTERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHERE HE DROVE THE SCHOOL BUS FOR MANY YEARS, IN 1985 ELMER WAS LIVING IN THE UANN SMITH HOMESTEAD IN NOGALUS PRAIRIE. MINNIE: Occupation, HOUSEWIFE AND SCHOOL BUS DRIVER. children i DOROTHY GENIECE SMITH #627 born OCT 3 1944, County HARRIS, TX., Known as GENICE, married THOMAS RICE M.D. #641. Occupation, SCHOOL TEACHER, AND DENTIST ASSISTANT. ii WAYNE EDWARD SMITH #628 born FEB 2 1946, CROCKETT, County HOUSTON, TX., died CROCKETT, County HOUSTON, TX., Cemetery IVIE, HOUSTON COUNTY, TX. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Apr 1607 - Arriving in Virginia in April 1607, the expedition leaders opened a locked box containing the names of seven men selected by the Virginia Company to govern the new colony. We can only imagine their shock when they discovered Smith's name on the list. From Captain John Smith is Saved by Pocahontas, 1608. 1608 - An Indian name meaning “at the falls.” Captain John Smith ascended the Susquehanna River in 1608, to the head of tidewater. He named the first rapids “ Smiths Falls.” — Map (db m1240). Maryland (Harford County), Havre de Grace — A Perfect Location Prior ...An Indian name meaning “at the falls.” Captain John Smith ascended the Susquehanna River in 1608, to the head of tidewater. He named the first rapids “ Smiths Falls.” — Map (db m1240). Maryland (Harford County), Havre de Grace — A Perfect Location Prior to roads and rails, water was the most significant transportation mode in the growth of our nation's emerging economy. Situated at the juncture of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay, the town of Havre de. 1614 - In 1614, the river was visited by Capt. John Smith, who gave New England its name. Smith was so much pleased with the place that he probably influenced his friend, Sir Ferdinando Gorges, in his selec- " ^n of it as suitable for his colony. The river and harbor ...In 1614, the river was visited by Capt. John Smith, who gave New England its name. Smith was so much pleased with the place that he probably influenced his friend, Sir Ferdinando Gorges, in his selec- " ^n of it as suitable for his colony. The river and harbor were called by the Indians Piscataquack, which after various changes by the early settlers, has softened into Piscataqua. 1776 - In this regard, they invoke as their chief theorist Adam Smith and his book The Wealth of Nations, published in 1776. The Wealth of Nations presented a radical critique of government and state protection of business monopolies. What today's economic ...In this regard, they invoke as their chief theorist Adam Smith and his book The Wealth of Nations, published in 1776. The Wealth of Nations presented a radical critique of government and state protection of business monopolies. What today's economic liberalists fail to report is that the economic system they are now creating in Smith's name bears a far greater resemblance to the monopolistic market system he condemned than it does to the theoretical competitive market system ... 1823 - The Prophet Joseph Smith was 17 years old when first visited by the angel Moroni in 1823. Moroni prophesied that Joseph Smith's name “should be both good and evil spoken of among all people” (Joseph Smith; History 1:33). 1830 - Smith's name is listed as "author and proprietor" of the first edition of the Book of Mormon, published in 1830. Some skeptics have used this as proof that Smith was the actual author. However, copyright laws of the time required that his name be listed as author ...Smith's name is listed as "author and proprietor" of the first edition of the Book of Mormon, published in 1830. Some skeptics have used this as proof that Smith was the actual author. However, copyright laws of the time required that his name be listed as author, even if he were only the translator. The preface of the first edition explains that he was the translator not the author of the book. Jul 8, 1838 - On July 8, 1838, Joseph Smith foretold that the name of Oliver Granger would be remembered "from generation to generation, forever and ever." It is clear even few Mormons remember the name of Oliver Granger: And again, I say unto you, I remember my servant ...On July 8, 1838, Joseph Smith foretold that the name of Oliver Granger would be remembered "from generation to generation, forever and ever." It is clear even few Mormons remember the name of Oliver Granger: And again, I say unto you, I remember my servant Oliver Granger; behold, verily I say unto him that his name shall be had in sacred remembrance from generation to generation, forever and ever, saith the Lord. (D&C: Section 117:12) Unfulfilled Prophecy Jan 1, 1857 - On January 1,1857, Editor Smith, having been a second time chosen Representative from this county, had consequently to temporarily relinquish the quill in the Echo sanctum, during which time Cyrus L. Pershing, Esq., for a second time became editor, but ...On January 1,1857, Editor Smith, having been a second time chosen Representative from this county, had consequently to temporarily relinquish the quill in the Echo sanctum, during which time Cyrus L. Pershing, Esq., for a second time became editor, but withdrew on the 28th of the same month "for many reasons not necessary to be stated," without however impairing any of the friendly relations existing between himself and Captain Smith. For a considerable time Smith's name ... Jun 28, 1928 - It was advance notice that Smith would lead his parly in this year's battle with the Republican hosts led by. Herbert Hoover. Around the hall they marched while tho band played madly-. by some delegate who held aloft proudly the wooden standard bearing the name of his state. Sep 25, 1968 - Date of Birth 25 September 1968, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Birth Name From Rap Star to Mega Star: Marron, Maggie: eCampus. com: Will Smith ... Date of Birth 25 September 1968, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Birth Name Will Smith: From Rap Star to Mega Star: Marron, Maggie: Will Smith: From Rap Star to Mega Star: Marron, Maggie: 9780613281379: $19.55: Biography & Autobiography: ... Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Adam Smith (baptised 16 June 1723 – died 17 July 1790 [OS: 5 June 1723 – 17 July 1790]) was a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economics. One of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, Smith is the author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Smith is widely cited as the father of modern economics. Smith studied moral philosophy at the University of Glasgow and the University of Oxford. After graduating, he delivered a successful series of public lectures at Edinburgh, leading him to collaborate with David Hume during the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith obtained a professorship at Glasgow teaching moral philosophy, and during this time he wrote and published The Theory of Moral Sentiments. In his later life, he took a tutoring position that allowed him to travel throughout Europe, where he met other intellectual leaders of his day. Smith returned home and spent the next ten years writing The Wealth of Nations, publishing it in 1776. He died in 1790. Smith was born to Margaret Douglas at Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. His father, also named Adam Smith, was a lawyer, civil servant, and widower who married Margaret Douglas in 1720 and died six months before Smith was born.[1] Although the exact date of Smith's birth is unknown, his baptism was recorded on 16 June 1723 at Kirkcaldy.[2] Though few events in Smith's early childhood are known, Scottish journalist and Smith's biographer John Rae recorded that Smith was abducted by gypsies at the age of four and released when others went to rescue him.[N 1] Smith was close to his mother, who likely encouraged him to pursue his scholarly ambitions.[4] He attended the Burgh School of Kirkcaldy—characterised by Rae as "one of the best secondary schools of Scotland at that period"—from 1729 to 1737.[3] While there, Smith studied Latin, mathematics, history, and writing. A plaque of Smith A commemorative plaque for Smith is located at Smith's home town of Kirkcaldy. Smith entered the University of Glasgow when he was fourteen and studied moral philosophy under Francis Hutcheson.[4] Here, Smith developed his passion for liberty, reason, and free speech. In 1740, Smith was awarded the Snell exhibition and left to attend Balliol College, Oxford. Smith considered the teaching at Glasgow far superior to that at Oxford, which he found intellectually stifling.[6] In Book V, Chapter II of The Wealth of Nations, Smith wrote: "In the University of Oxford, the greater part of the public professors have, for these many years, given up altogether even the pretence of teaching." Smith is also reported to have complained to friends that Oxford officials once discovered him reading a copy of David Hume's Treatise on Human Nature, and they subsequently confiscated his book and punished him severely for reading it.[3][7][8] According to William Robert Scott, "The Oxford of [Smith's] time gave little if any help towards what was to be his lifework."[9] Nevertheless, Smith took the opportunity while at Oxford to teach himself several subjects by reading many books from the shelves of the large Oxford library.[10] When Smith was not studying on his own, his time at Oxford was not a happy one, according to his letters.[11] Near the end of his time at Oxford, Smith began suffering from shaking fits, probably the symptoms of a nervous breakdown.[12] He left Oxford University in 1746, before his scholarship ended. In Book V of The Wealth of Nations, Smith comments on the low quality of instruction and the meager intellectual activity at English universities, when compared to their Scottish counterparts. He attributes this both to the rich endowments of the colleges at Oxford and Cambridge, which made the income of professors independent of their ability to attract students, and to the fact that distinguished men of letters could make an even more comfortable living as ministers of the Church of England. Smith began delivering public lectures in 1748 at Edinburgh under the patronage of Lord Kames.[14] His lecture topics included rhetoric and belles-lettres, and later the subject of "the progress of opulence". On this latter topic he first expounded his economic philosophy of "the obvious and simple system of natural liberty". While Smith was not adept at public speaking, his lectures met with success. David Hume was a friend and contemporary of Smith. In 1750, he met the philosopher David Hume, who was his senior by more than a decade. In their writings covering history, politics, philosophy, economics, and religion, Smith and Hume shared closer intellectual and personal bonds than with other important figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. In 1751, Smith earned a professorship at Glasgow University teaching logic courses. When the head of Moral Philosophy died the next year, Smith took over the position.[15] He worked as an academic for the next thirteen years, which he characterized as "by far the most useful and therefore by far the happiest and most honourable period [of his life]". Smith published The Theory of Moral Sentiments in 1759, embodying some of his Glasgow lectures. This work was concerned with how human morality depends on sympathy between agent and spectator, or the individual and other members of society. Smith defined "sympathy" as the feeling of moral sentiments. He bases his explanation not on a special "moral sense", as the third Lord Shaftesbury and Hutcheson had done, nor on utility as Hume did, but on sympathy. Following the publication of The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith became so popular that many wealthy students left their schools in other countries to enroll at Glasgow to learn under Smith.[18] After the publication of The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith began to give more attention to jurisprudence and economics in his lectures and less to his theories of morals.[19] For example, Smith lectured that the cause of increase in national wealth is labor, rather than the nation's quantity of gold or silver, which is the basis for mercantilism, the economic theory that dominated Western European economic policies at the time.[ Fran�ois Quesnay, one of the leaders of the Physiocratic school of thought. In 1762, the University of Glasgow conferred on Smith the title of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.). At the end of 1763, he obtained an offer from Charles Townshend who had been introduced to Smith by David Hume to tutor his stepson, Henry Scott, the young Duke of Buccleuch. Smith then resigned from his professorship to take the tutoring position, and he subsequently attempted to return the fees he had collected from his students because he resigned in the middle of the term, but his students refused. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Smith is an English-language family name (surname) originating in the British Isles. It is the most common surname in the United Kingdom,[1] Australia and the United States,[4] the second most common surname in Canada, and the fifth most common surname in Ireland. The surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English descent,[5] but is also a common surname among African Americans, which can be attributed to white American slave owners giving the name to black slaves during the era of slavery, similarly the Gaelic Irish name Mac Gabhann was often anglicised to Smith, during a period of British rule in Ireland, although the surname has no genealogical relation to the English Smith's. At least 3 million people in the United States share the surname Smith, and more than � million share it in the United Kingdom.[6] At the turn of the 20th century, the surname was sufficiently prevalent in England to have prompted the statement: "Common to every village in England, north, south, east and west";[7] and sufficiently common on the (European) continent (in various forms) to be "...common in most countries of Europe." The name originally derives from smi� or smi�, the Old English term meaning one who works in metal related to the word smitan, the Old English form of smite, which also meant strike (as in early 17th century Biblical English: the verb "to smite" = to hit). The Old English word smi� comes from the Proto-Germanic word smi�az. Smithy comes from the Old English word smi��e from the Proto-Germanic smi�jon. The use of Smith as an occupational surname dates back to Anglo-Saxon times, when inherited surnames were still unknown: Ecceard Smith of County Durham, North East England, was recorded in 975. Although the name is derived from a common occupation, many later Smiths had no connection to that occupation, but adopted or were given the surname precisely because of its commonness. For example: It is not uncommon for people in English-speaking countries to adopt the surname Smith in order to maintain a secret identity, when they wish to avoid being found; see also John Smith. During the colonization of North America, some Native Americans took the name for use in dealing with colonists. During the period of slavery in the United States, many slaves were known by the surname of their masters, or adopted those surnames upon their emancipation. During the World Wars, many German Americans Anglicised the common and equivalent German surname Schmidt to Smith to avoid discrimination. Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island; some chose more "American" surnames, like "Smith", on arrival. A popular misconception holds that at the beginning of the 20th century, when many new immigrants were entering the U.S., civil servants at Ellis Island responsible for cataloging the entry of such persons sometimes arbitrarily assigned new surnames if the immigrants' original surname was particularly lengthy, or difficult for the processor to spell or pronounce.[citation needed] While such claims are likely vastly exaggerated,many immigrants did choose to begin their American lives with more "American" names, particularly with Anglicized versions of their birth names; the German Schmidt was often Anglicized to Smith not only during the World Wars, but also commonly in times of peace, and the equivalent Polish Kowalski was Anglicized to Smith as well. Variations of the surname Smith also remain very common. These include different spellings of the English term, and versions in other languages. There is some disagreement about the origins of the numerous variations of the name Smith. The addition of an "e" at the end of the name is sometimes considered an affectation, but may have arisen either as an attempt to spell "smithy" or as the Middle English adjectival form of "smith",[11] which would have been used in surnames based on location rather than occupation (in other words, for someone living near or at the smithy).[12] Likewise, the replacement of the "i" with a "y" in "Smyth" or "Smythe" is also often considered an affectation but may have originally occurred because of the difficulty of reading blackletter text, where "Smith" might look like "Snuth" or "Simth".[11] Some variants (such as Smijth) were adopted by individuals for personal reasons, while others may have arisen independently or as offshoots from the 'Smith' root. Names such as Smither and Smithers may in some cases be variants of 'Smith' but in others independent surnames based on a meaning of 'light and active' attributed to smyther.[12] Additional derivatives include Smithman, Smithson and Smithfield (see below). Other variations focus on specialisms within the profession; for example Blacksmith, from those who worked predominantly with iron, Whitesmith, from those who worked with tin (and the more obvious Tinsmith), Brownsmith and Redsmith, from those who worked with copper (and the more obvious Coppersmith), Silversmith and Goldsmith — and those based on the goods produced, such as Hammersmith, Naismith (nail-smith), Arrowsmith, or Shoesmith (referring to horseshoes). The patronymic practice of attaching "son" to the end of a name to indicate that the bearer is the child of the original holder has also led to the surnames Smithson and Smisson. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. Smith Family. See Descendency Chart for direct line to the Hart Family. Ancestry.com users - See Smith Family Tree for individual charts. 1. John Smith - was born in 1614 in Brinspittell, England and died on 2 Oct 1710 in Sandwich, Kent, England. John married Susannah Hinkley on 13 Jun 1643 in Barnstable, MA. Susannah was born in Tenterden, Kent, England. She was the daughter of Samuel Hinkley and Sarah Soole. She died in 1667 . Children: (Quick Family Chart) i. Thomas Smith was born Feb 1664/1665 in Barnstable, MA and died on 9 Dec 1700 . See #2. below. ----- Second Generation ----- 2. Thomas Smith - was born Feb 1664/1665 in Barnstable, MA and died on 9 Dec 1700 . He was the son of John Smith and Susannah Hinkley. Thomas married Abigail Skiffe. Abigail was born in 1669. She died on 20 Apr 1715 . Children: (Quick Family Chart) i. Shubael Smith was born on 10 Nov 1699 in Sandwich, Mass. and died before 1742 . See #3. below. ----- Third Generation ----- 3. Shubael Smith - was born on 10 Nov 1699 in Sandwich, Mass. and died before 1742 . He was the son of Thomas Smith and Abigail Skiffe. Shubael married Mary Chipman on 6 Sep 1725 in Sandwich, Mass.. Mary was born on 11 Dec 1699 in Sandwich, Mass.. Children: (Quick Family Chart) i. Isaac Smith was born on 14 Nov 1727. See #4. below. ii. Mary Smith was born after 1726. ----- Fourth Generation ----- 4. Isaac Smith - was born on 14 Nov 1727. He is the son of Shubael Smith and Mary Chipman. Isaac married Hannah Bassett on 23 Jan 1752 in Sandwich, Mass.. Hannah was born on 18 Dec 1730. She is the daughter of William Bassett IV and Abigail Bourne. Isaac - resided at "Liberty Plain" in S. Hingham, Mass. was taxed for 1/2 a house there in 1749. Children: (Quick Family Chart) i. Mary Smith was born on 25 Jul 1755 in Hingham, Mass. and died on 14 Oct 1836 in Falmouth, Mass. Mary married Peter Yost Sr. on 20 Mar 1773 in Sandwich, Mass.. He died in 1781 in East River, Nyc . Mary - also married Elihu Nye Mar 6 1800 - no children. See Yost family for children. ii. Lucy Smith was born about 1755. Lucy - married Capt. Charles Gibbs. They had 7 children. Smith family crest..Smith family crest.. About The Smith Family of Northumberland, County Durham & Lincolnshire. As far as is traceable at the moment, the commencement of our Smith Family History would seem to be with Henry SMITH (born c.1750) and his first-born son, John, baptised on 7th June 1778 Birtley in North Tynedale, Northumberland, the area in which most of our particular forebears lived their lives. However, the research into possible Scottish Border and Gypsy connections is still ongoing as we further re-trace our history. The Family eventually left Northumberland in the early 1900`s with the move from Sunderland to Grimsby, Lincolnshire. This move, at the beginning of the 20th century could well have been prompted by family members hearing of the rapid development and prosperity of the fishing industry in Grimsby during that time. NB: A very special `Thank you` to the late Gordon Lacy and his wife Beryl (nee Smith) Lacy for their devoted and painstaking research into this fascinating family history. Thanks also to Hugh Waldie for his continuing work on the remaining `missing links`. DEARDEN-SMITH SMITH (45) The Waldie Family Tree The Evardson Family Tree The Clark & Lacy Family Tree A Walton Family History Getting Around There are several ways to browse the family tree. The Family View shows the person you have selected in the center, with his/her photo on the left and notes on the right. Above are the father and mother and below are the children. The Ancestor Chart shows the person you have selected in the left, with the photograph above and children below. On the right are the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. The Descendant Chart shows the person you have selected in the left, with the photograph and parents below. On the right are the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Your site can generate various Reports for each name in your family tree. You can select a name from the list on the top-right menu bar. In addition to the charts and reports you have Photo Albums, the Events list and the Relationships tool. Family photographs are organized in the Photo Index. Each Album's photographs are accompanied by a caption. To enlarge a photograph just click on it. Keep up with the family birthdays and anniversaries in the Events list. Birthdays and Anniversaries of living persons are listed by month. Want to know how you are related to anybody ? Check out the Relationships tool. Smith family crest..Smith family crest..Smith family's First Lady at the White House