Descendents of John Jacob SMITH of Pennsylvania, 1728-2020

Germantown (Pennsylvania German: Deitscheschteddel) is an area in Northwest Philadelphia. Founded by German Quaker and Mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into Philadelphia in 1854. The area, which is about six miles northwest from the city center, now consists of two neighborhoods: ‘Germantown’ and ‘East Germantown’.

Germantown has played a significant role in American history; it was the birthplace of the American antislavery movement, the site of a Revolutionary War battle, the temporary residence of George Washington, the location of the first bank of the United States, and the residence of many notable politicians, scholars, artists, and social activists.

Today the area remains rich in historic sites and buildings from the colonial era, some of which are open to the public.

 

 

——– Generation One ——–

 

 

John Jacob SMITH, b. 3 Feb 1728, Pennsylvania; m. 13 Oct 1754, St Gabriel’s Episcopal, Douglassville, Berks, Pennsylvania; d. 29 Aug 1789, Pennsylvania
Mary Wilberham GODSHALK, b. 27 Oct 1729; d. 3 Sep 1792, Pennsylvania
John and Mary had a farm on Shippack Road in Germantown.

  1. Joseph SMITH, b. 1750; d. 1790
  2. John SMITH, b. 1752; d. 1777
  3. Jacob SMITH, b. 1 Dec 1759, Pennsylvania; m. 25 Jan 1784; d. 2 Oct 1827, Pennsylvania

 

 

——– Generation Two ——–

 

 

Jacob SMITH, b. 1 Dec 1759, Pennsylvania; m. 25 Jan 1784; d. 2 Oct 1827, Pennsylvania Mary PRESTON, b. 17 Apr 1759, Pennsylvania; d. 7 Nov 1837, Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania

  1. Jacob Preston SMITH, b. 1791, Germantown, Pennsylvania; d. 19 Jul 1830
  2. Sarah SMITH, b. 14 Oct 1793, Germantown, Pennsylvania; d. 16 Feb 1843
  3. Hannah M. SMITH, 1 May 1787, Germantown, Pennsylvania
  4. William Henry SMITH, b. 31 Jan 1801, Germantown, Pennsylvania; d. 19 Feb 1857, Caroline, Tompkins, New York

 

 

——– Generation Three ——–

 

 

William Henry SMITH, b. 31 Jan 1801, Germantown, Pennsylvania; d. 19 Feb 1857, Caroline, Tompkins, New York
(1) Maria Unknown, b. Abt. 1800, Pennsylvania; d. Abt. 1832, Caroline, Tompkins, New York

  1. John James SMITH, b.24 Mar 1826
  2. William Henry SMITH, Jr., b. Abt. 1831; d. 12 Aug 1834, Caroline, Tompkins, New York
  3. Charles SMITH, b. Abt. 1832

(2) Phoebe Elizabeth Leggett, b. 4 Feb 1814, Caroline, Tompkins, New York; d. 9 Sep 1883, Watkins Glen, Schuyler, New York

  1. Mary Elizabeth SMITH, b.23 Aug 1835, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 4 Dec 1902, Rocklin, Placer, California
  2. Sarah Jane SMITH, b. 31 July 1837, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 3 May 1900, Washington
  3. Benjamin Leggett SMITH, b. 31 Aug 1839, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 5 Apr 1902, Pennsylvania
  4. Reuben DeWitt SMITH, b. 27 Sep-1841, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 16 Nov 1863, New York
  5. William Henry SMITH, b. 10 Aug 1843, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 25 May 1909, California
  6. Garratt Preston SMITH, b. 22 Nov-1845, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 29 Dec 1896, Plainfield, New Jersey
  7. Martha Catherine SMITH, b. 21 May 1848, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 6 Dec 1891, Kansas
  8. Frances Phoebe SMITH, b. 11 Nov 1850, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 29 Apr 1914
  9. Jacob Preston SMITH, b. 18 Dec 1852, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 5 Jan 1853, Caroline, Tompkins, New York
  10. DeWitt Clinton SMITH, b. 12 Apr 1854, Caroline Twp. Tompkins CO, New York; d. 26 Sep 1895, California

 

 

——– Generation Four ——–

 

 

Garritt Preston SMITH, b. 22 Nov 1845, Caroline, New York; d. 29 Dec 1896, Plainfield, New Jersey
Annie Minerva CULVER, b. 10 Nov 1845, Ohio; d. 12 Nov 1923, Plainfield, New Jersey

  1. Minor Culver SMITH, b. 19 Jan 1868, Ithica, New York; d. 15 Sep 1944, Shore Hills, New Jersey
  2. Russell Mason SMITH, b. 26 Apr 1870, Owego, New York; d. 04 Nov 1875, Plainfield, New Jersey
  3. Elizabeth Leggett SMITH, b. 28 Nov 1872, Owego, New York; d. Aft. 1953
  4. Garritt DeWitt SMITH, b. 12 Sep 1873; d. 25 Oct 1875, Plainfield, New Jersey
  5. William Preston SMITH, b. 15 Dec 1874, Plainfield, New Jersey; d. 14 Jul 1875, Plainfield, New Jersey
  6. Katy Vail SMITH, b. 13 Jan 1876, Plainfield, New Jersey; d. 25 Apr 1880, Plainfield, New Jersey
  7. Charles Lawrence Drew SMITH, b. 16 Aug 1878, Plainfield, New Jersey; d. 28 Feb 1934, Plainfield, New Jersey

 

 

——– Generation Five ——–

 

 

Charles Lawrence Drew SMITH, b. 16 Aug 1878, Plainfield, New Jersey; d. 28 Feb 1934, Plainfield, New Jersey
Mabel Arelene FOX, b. 16 Mar 1882, New Jersey; d. 21 Jul 1946, Plainfield, New Jersey

  1. Joseph Ewald SMITH, b. 25 Aug 1909; d. 13 Nov 1988, Washington
  2. Elizabeth Ann SMITH, b. 19 Mar 1913; d. 31 Jul 1994, Colorado
  3. Eleanor Rosemary SMITH, b. 1 Mar 1915; d. 7 Mar 1989, New Jersey
  4. Dorothy Mae SMITH, b. 2 Jun 1918; d. Oct 1993, Arizona

 

 

 

——– Generation Six ——–

 

 

Elizabeth Ann SMITH, b. 13 Mar 1913, New Jersey; d. 31 Jul 1994 Elizabeth Ann SMITH, ca. 1940
Lockward Warren VINES, b. 16 Oct-1913, New Jersey; d. 7 Sep 2008

  1. Carol Vines
  2. Susan Vines
  3. David Vines


 

 

——– Generation Seven ——–

 

 

Susan Vines
Richard Partain

  1. Debbie Partain
  2. Denise Partain
  3. Kimberly Partain

 

 

I would like to say a major ‘Thank You’ to Aunt Carol for helping me track this information down, and to our cousin John Herrman for graciously sending me a copy of the book and a much loved toolbelt.

 

 

Sources: Family line based on family information and from the book ‘MY IMMIGRANT ANCESTORS AND ALLIED FAMILIES’ by Mary Laura Spark-Watson (1956?). This chart used for reference only. Complete information is found on family group records and pedigree charts.

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