Captain Simeon Smith, Sr.

Notes:

Simeon Smith was a Charter Member of the Pawtuxet Rangers (Oct 1774).

He was Master of Providence-based privateer brig, Hope, 1781. (source: Field, Edward; State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations at the End of the Century: A History. Boston, Mason Publishing Co. 1902, Vol II, pp424-430 List of Privateersmen from Providence)

He was a Revolutionary War Pensioner (File # S21492).

Simeon's will was dated 3 February 1836, and proved 27 May 1843 at Cranston, RI. In it he mentions sons Simeon Jr., Nicholas, Moses, Aaron, & Remington. He speaks of his daughters, but not by name. Also mentioned are grandchildren Nathaniel P. Smith, John R. Harris, & Charlotte P. Thomas.

Simeon died at age 97, the oldest resident of Pawtuxet at the time. A veteran of the Revolution, he was loyal to the cause of liberty and took his civic privileges seriously. It was reported that in the last election, he traveled 5 miles to vote.

A death notice was printed in the Brooklyn Eagle, 9 March 1843.

He may have married first to Freelove Fenner, b. 13 July 1743. She married Capt. Simon Smith on 23 March 1766 at Providence, RI. However, that may have been another individual with a similar name born around the same time. He was generally referred to as Capt. Simeon Smith. (Is he the Simeon Smith who also married Freelove Fenner? Probably; but this needs more research; there was another Simeon Smith of Burrillville/Glocester; both were Rev. War pensioners.)

Simeon married Martha Peck 12 Dec 1773, Warwick, RI. Martha (daughter of Elisha Peck and Mary Arnold) was born 24 Aug 1756, Warwick, RI; died 6 Jan 1833, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

1. Mary Smith was born 6 Aug 1774, Warwick, RI; died 14 Feb 1794, Warwick, RI.
2. Elisha Peck Smith was born 21 Dec 1776, Pawtuxet, RI; died 12 Sep 1832, Pawtuxet, RI.
3. Simeon Smith, Jr. was born 11 Jun 1779, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 10 Feb 1846, Thomasville, GA.
4. Remington Smith was born 3 Apr 1782, Pawtuxet, RI; died 18 May 1874, Pawtuxet, RI.
5. Sarah "Sally" Smith was born 28 Jun 1784, Pawtuxet, RI; died 5 Apr 1789, Warwick, RI.
6. Nicholas Smith was born 11 Mar 1787, Warwick, RI; died Aft 1860, Tattnall Co., GA.
7. Stephen Sabin Smith was born 19 Oct 1789, Pawtuxet, RI; died 15 Jan 1812, Kingston, Jamaica.
8. Sarah Smith was born 21 Jan 1792, Pawtuxet, RI; died 23 Aug 1812.
9. Moses Smith, Sr. was born 19 Feb 1794, Pawtuxet, RI; died 26 Apr 1872, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.
10. Aaron Smith was born 21 Feb 1797, Pawtuxet, RI; died 7 Aug 1845, Pawtuxet, RI.
11. Elijah Smith was born 23 Jul 1800, Warwick, RI; died 13 Aug 1800, Warwick, RI.

Stephen married Mary Sabin Abt 1742. Mary was born Abt 1717, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I have estimated Mary's year of birth.

Benjamin married Phoebe Arnold 25 Dec 1691, Warwick, RI. Phoebe (daughter of Stephen Arnold, Sr. and Sarah Smith) was born 9 Nov 1670. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The five oldest daughters are mentioned in the will of Phebe's mother, Sarah Arnold, dated 1708.

Notes:

Benjamin mentions his wife and children in his will.

Benjamin married Lydia Carpenter Abt 1660. Lydia was born Abt 1638. [Group Sheet]

Stephen married Sarah Smith 24 Nov 1646, Providence, RI. Sarah (daughter of Edward Smith) was born 15 Nov 1629; died 15 Apr 1713. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Sarah's will, dated 26 April 1708 at Warwick, says she is a widow stricken in years, of Pawtucket, of Providence. The will mentions sons Israel (eldest), Stephen, & Elisha (youngest); daughters Elizabeth (Greene), Sarah (Carpenter), & Phebe (w/o Benjamin Smith of Warwick); 11 or 12 granddaughters, and one grandson.