Smith
15 March 2013
VIRGIN ISLANDS FAMILIES
Smith
(See: Smidt also)
Origin: Anguilla, England, Nevis, South Carolina
Related Families: Barry, Behagen, Blizard, Bryan, Bølling, Buntin, Caton, daCosta,
Daniel, Drewes/Dreweson, Ferrall, Fredericksen, Gibbs, Gratia, Griffin, Hatchett,
Heitmann, James, Joseph, Lockhart, Markoe, McCollister, Merlett, Morriss,
Pettersen, Richardson, Rogers, Ruan, Rutherford, Sarginson, Strandgaard,
Watlington, Williams
V.I. Locations: St. Croix, Tortola, Vieques, Virgin Gorda
Contributor: Svend E. Holsoe
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------William Smith of Anguilla signed a petition prior to November 1717 requesting
permission from the British Governor of the Leeward Islands to settle on Vieques.1
-------------William Smith was from South Carolina. 2
He was living in about 1716 on Tortola with a wife, 8 children and 2 enslaved
persons. 3
On 14 November 1717, he and his family, which consisted of his wife and five
children, along with 3 enslaved people were accounted for as living on Tortola.4
Prior to 6 January 1717/1718, he along with several others from Tortola and
Spanish Town petitioned the British King for permission to settle on St. Croix. 5
---------------William Smith was from Nevis.6
He was married to Mary.7
1
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67 (v), Anguilla Petition.
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67, viii.
3
National Archives, Kew, CO 152/11/no. 6 (vi), “A List of the Inhabitants of Tortola, Spanish Town and
Beef Island.”
4
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67, viii.
5
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67, vii
.
6
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67, vi.
7
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67, vi.
2
1
He was living in about 1716 in Spanish Town with a wife, 8 children and 3
enslaved people.8
On 18 November 1717, he and his family, which consisted of his wife and four
children, along with 8 enslaved people were accounted for as living at Spanish Town.9
-------------Prior to 6 January 1717/1718, William Smith, Senior, along with several others
from Spanish Town and Tortola petitioned the British King for permission to settle on St.
Croix. 10
------------William Smith was settled on Vieques in about November 1717.11
-------------Peter Smith indicated on 17 August 1748, in the Tortola Friends Meeting House,
his intention for the second time to marry Sarah Richardson.12
----------------Thomas Smith and Ann had a relationship between about 1741-1742 on
Tortola.13
Child of Thomas and Ann Smith:
1. i.
Benjamin Smith, b. 5 January 1742
1. Benjamin Smith was born on 5 January 1742, which was reported in the
Tortola Friends Monthly Meeting register.14
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National Archives, Kew, CO 152/11/no. 6 (vi), “A List of the Inhabitants of Tortola, Spanish Town and
Beef Island.”
9
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67, vi.
10
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67, vii
.
11
British National Archives, Kew, CO 152/12/2, no. 67 (ix), A List of Men able to bear Arms and of
Negroes on Crab Island.
12
Tortola Monthly Meeting of Friends, 1740-1760, transcription, see:
<http://www.britishislesgenweb.org/~bvi/tortquak.html>.
13
Tortola Monthly Meeting of Friends, 1740-1760, transcription, see:
<http://www.britishislesgenweb.org/~bvi/tortquak.html>.
14
Tortola Monthly Meeting of Friends, 1740-1760, transcription, see:
<http://www.britishislesgenweb.org/~bvi/tortquak.html>.
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2
Samuel Smith was a witness for unknown Hodge, who was married on 4
November 1745 at the plantation of unknown Mardonne [McDonnough] by the Pastor of
the St. Croix Dutch Reformed Church to Susanna Cunningham.15
He was also a witness for James Ash, who was married in 1749 in the St. Croix
Dutch Reformed Church to Margarita Evins.16
-------------------William Smith was married on 22 February 1762 at the Anglican Minister's
home on St. Croix by the Anglican Minister to Elizabeth Caton.17
--------------------James Smith was married on 28 August 1768 at Mrs. Blizard's home on St. Croix
by the Anglican Priest to Sarah Blizard.18
---------------------William Smith was married to Sarah.19
He was dead by 29 January 1769.20
Child of William and Sarah Smith:
1. i.
William Smith, b. March 1768
1. Elizabeth Anderson was born on 15 December 1768 and was baptized on 29
January 1769 in the Christiansted Anglican Church.21 ????? [Check]
----------------Conrad Smith was married on 28 March 1770 at Mrs. Gibbes's residence on St.
Croix by the Anglican Minister to Sarah McCollister.22
--------------------William Smith was married on 3 May 1772 at Mrs. Bryan's residence on St.
Croix by the Anglican Minister to Mary Bryan.23
15
St. Croix Dutch Reformed Church, Church Book, 1743-1754.
St. Croix Dutch Reformed Church, Church Book, 1743-1754.
17
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Marriages, 1761-1787, f. 1.
18
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Marriages, 1761-1787, f. 4.
19
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Baptisms, 1765-1786, f. 7.
20
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Baptisms, 1765-1786, f. 7.
21
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Baptisms, 1765-1786, f. 7.
22
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Marriages, 1761-1787, f. 5.
23
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Marriages, 1761-1787, f. 6; ibid., Baptisms,
1765-1786, f. 14.
16
3
Child of William and Mary (Bryan) Smith:24
1. i.
Elizabeth Eleanor Smith, b. November 1774
1. Elizabeth Eleanor Smith was born in November 1774 and was baptized on
24 March 1775 in the Christiansted Anglican Church.25
She married in the Christiansted Danish Lutheran Church on 24 June 1791, the
widower, Captain Bernard Watlington.26
--------------------Thomas Smith, senior, was married after 1772 to Rebecca Rogers, daughter of
Mannin and Rebecca Rogers. 27
----------------------Samuel Smith was married on 3 June 1777 at the Anglican Minister's residence
on St. Croix by the Anglican Minister to Mary Griffin.28
----------------------Seth Smith, Junior was married on 13 April 1782 in the St. Croix Lutheran
Church to Rebecca Daniel.29
------------------James Barry Smith was living with his wife, one son and one daughter in 1784
at George Gordon’s estate at 12 Northside A Quarter.30 (were there from 1782 to 1785)
(then probably in Frederiksted)
----------------------Samuel Smith had, in 1784, two of his capable enslaved people at John Benners’
estate at 1 Queen’s Quarter. 31 Smith was classified as a free mulatto.32
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24
St. Croix Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1780-1793, f. 80.
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Baptisms, 1765-1786, f. 14.
26
St. Croix Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1780-1793, f. 80.
27
RA, Danske Cancelli, Vestindiske Sager, will of Thomas Smith, Senior, 15 June 1782.
28
St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Marriages, 1761-1787, f. 8.
29
St. Croix Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1780-1793, f. 18.
30
NARA, RG55, St. Croix Matricle, 1784, f. 80, 12 Northside A Quarter.
31
NARA, RG55, St. Croix Matricle, 1784, f. 39, 1 Queen’s Quarter.
32
NARA, RG55, St. Croix Matricle, 1784, f. 39, 1 Queen’s Quarter.
25
4
Kitzy Maria Smith was born on St. Croix in about 177533/1784 and was baptized
in the Anglican Church. 34
She had a relationship from about 1807 to 1828 with an unknown Ruan, by
whom she had at least four daughters, who were residing with her both in 1841 and in
1846.35
In October 1841, she was living at her own property at 55 King’s Street,
Frederiksted, unmarried and Shopkeeper.36
In October 1846, she was living at her own property at 55 King’s Street,
Frederiksted, as a widow.37
(See enslaved people in the appendix.)
-----------------------Deborah Smith was born in about 1777.
She was married to John Henry/Hendrich Barnes, 38 who was born on St. Croix
in about 176939/1771. 40
Apparently she had a brother, Thomas Smith, who was born in about 1773 and
was a Planter.
---------------------Bethia Charlott Smith was a member of the Anglican Church. 41
She was married on 25 March 1807 in the St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church in
Frederiksted to John Henry/Henderich Barnes,42 who was born on St. Croix in
176943/1771.44
-----------------------Charlotte B. Smith, born on St. Croix in about 1769/178545 and baptized in the
Anglican Church. 46
She had a relationship between about 1816 to 1824 with an unknown Lockhart.
In October 1846, she was living at her own property with her children at 59
Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Retailer. 47
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
35
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
36
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
37
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
38
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1797-1822, f. 3.
39
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1815 Frederiksted Census, West End Quarter no. 7, estate Stony Ground.
40
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1815 Frederiksted Census, List of Adult Males, West End Quarter, no. 163.
41
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1797-1822, f. 32a.
42
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1797-1822, f. 32a.
43
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1815 Frederiksted Census, West End Quarter no. 7, estate Stony Ground.
44
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1815 Frederiksted Census, List of Adult Males, West End Quarter, no. 163.
45
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 59 Prince's Street.
46
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 59 Prince’s Street.
47
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 59 Prince's Street.
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34
5
In May 1850, she was living at her own property at 59 Prince’s Street,
Frederiksted, unmarried and supported by keeping a dry goods shop. 48
----------------------Julian Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1784 and was baptized in the
Lutheran Church.49
In October 1846, she was living at 17 King’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and
employed Washing.50
----------------------Thomas Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1785.51
He was granted a medical degree on 5 June 1805 from the University of
Pennsylvania. 52
In 1815, he was living at 43/44 King’s Street, Frederiksted, with no Burger
Certificate, employed as a Physician and a Surgeon to the Buff Company militia.53
Living with him were Miss Mary Smith and Miss Deborah Smith, both of whom
were born on St. Croix. 54
In 1816, he was living in Frederiksted, having practiced alone since bout 1811
and serving about 1000 blacks in town and in the countryside.55
-----------------------Hans Smith, a “stavermann,” had a relationship in at least 1781 to 1782 with
Anna Gratia, who was classified in 1782 as a free mulatto. 56
Child of Hans Smith and Anna Gratia:
1. i.
Susanna Smith, b. 25 August 1782
1. Susanna Smith was born on 25 August 1782 and was baptized on 15
September 1782 in the St. Croix Dutch Reformed Church in Christiansted. 57
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 59 Prince’s Street.
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 17 King’s Street.
50
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 17 King’s Street.
51
RA, VILA, Gruppe Sager til Vestindisk Journal, no. 550, 1816, List paa samtlige practiserende Læger
paa de Danske Vestindiske Øer, St. Croix, nr. 12; RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1815 Frederiksted Jurisdiction
Census, 443/44 King’s Street.
52
RA, VILA, Gruppe Sager til Vestindisk Journal, no. 550, 1816, List paa samtlige practiserende Læger
paa de Danske Vestindiske Øer, St. Croix, nr. 12.
53
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1815 Frederiksted Jurisdiction Census, 443/44 King’s Street.
54
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1815 Frederiksted Jurisdiction Census, 443/44 King’s Street.
55
RA, VILA, Gruppe Sager til Vestindisk Journal, no. 550, 1816, List paa samtlige practiserende Læger
paa de Danske Vestindiske Øer, St. Croix, nr. 12.
56
St. Croix Dutch Reformed Church, Church Book, Baptisms, 1764-1787, f. 128, no. 24/1782.
57
St. Croix Dutch Reformed Church, Church Book, Baptisms, 1764-1787, f. 128, no. 24/1782.
48
49
6
----------------------Charles Smidt [Smith] was married at Heitmann's estate on St. Croix by the
Lutheran Pastor, on 29 January 1792 to Frederica Heitmann.58 She was the daughter of
Friedrich Christian Heitmann (c1725-1792) and Gertrude Zimmermann (c1731-1787).
He was a doctor.59
Child of Charles and Frederica (Heitmann) Smith:
1. i.
2. ii.
3. iii.
Gertrud Cathrine Smith, c1792
a son, Smith, b. 1797, d. 1797
Charlotte Frederikke Smith, b. c1800
1. Gertrude Cathrine Smith was born in about 1792 and was baptized on 1 July
1792 in the Frederiksted Danish Lutheran Church.60
2. A son, Smith, who was baptized at home on the 15 July 1797, and died on the
18th July 1797, in Frederiksted.61
3. Charlotte Frederikke Smith was born in about 1800 and was baptized on 11
May 1800 in the Danish Lutheran Church, Frederiksted.62
----------------Benjamin Smith was a resident of St. Croix.63
Child of Benjamin Smith and a colored woman:64
1. i.
Joseph Smith
1. Joseph Smith was classified as a mustice, and in his will of 19 May 1792, his
father grants his freedom and the remainder of his estate after some legacies.65
-----------------Joseph Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1799 and was baptized in the
Catholic Church. 66
On 17 November 1835, he received a Burgher Certificate. 67
58
St. Croix Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1780-1793, f. 83.
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1797-1822, f. 2.
60
St. Croix Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1780-1793, f. 85.
61
St. Croix Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1797-1822, ff. 2,3.
62
St. Croix Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1797-1822, f. 8.
63
RA, Dansk Kancelli, F. 26, Vestindiske Sager, 1787-1799 (Journal), ff. 260v-261.
64
RA, Dansk Kancelli, F. 26, Vestindiske Sager, 1787-1799 (Journal), ff. 260v-261.
65
RA, Dansk Kancelli, F. 26, Vestindiske Sager, 1787-1799 (Journal), ff. 260v-261.
66
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
59
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He was married to Euphemia Gibbs, who was born on St. Croix in about 1810
and was baptized in the Anglican Church. 68
In October 1846, they were living with their children in their children's house at
37a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, married, and having a Rum License, and he was a 1st
Lieutenant in the Fire Corps.69
Children of Joseph and Euphemia (Gibbs) Smith:
1.
2.
3.
4.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Euphemia Gibbs Smith, b. c1832
John Rattun Smith, b. c1836
Thomas Forster Smith, c. 1838
Alexander Smith, b. c1843
1. Euphemia Gibbs Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1832 and was
baptized in the Catholic Church. 70
In October 1846, she was living with her parents at 37a Prince's Street,
Frederiksted, supported by her parents. 71
2. John Rattun Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1832 and was baptized in
the Catholic Church. 72
In October 1846, he was living with his parents at 37a Prince's Street,
Frederiksted, supported by his parents. 73
3. Thomas Forster Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1832 and was baptized
in the Catholic Church. 74
In October 1846, he was living with his parents at 37a Prince's Street,
Frederiksted, supported by his parents. 75
4. Alexander Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1832 and was baptized in the
Catholic Church. 76
In October 1846, he was living with his parents at 37a Prince's Street,
Frederiksted, supported by his parents. 77
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67
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
69
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
70
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
71
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
72
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
73
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
74
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
75
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
76
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
77
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 37a Prince's Street.
68
8
Elizabeth Smith was married on 20 October 1794, by the St. Croix Catholic
Priest, Math. Heard, to Charles Morriss.78
--------------------William Smith
Child of William Smith: 79
1. i.
Sarah [Sally] Augusta Smith
1. Sarah [Sally] Augusta Smith was married on 8 June 1806 in the Anglican
Church, West End, St. Croix, to Joseph daCosta. 80
---------------------Joseph Smith had a long term relationship with Anna Johanna Coulsen,81 who
was the daughter of Leia Mathewes, and was baptized in the Frederiksted Lutheran
Mission Church on 30 January 1805, classified as a Negro, and owned by Joost Johann
Behagen (1756-1824). 82 The witnesses at the baptism were Rody Lonnerz, Beyler
Newton, Seira Heedmann, Wilhelmina Sort, Anna Margretha, free, Marty Heyliger, free,
& Betzy Oliwarris. 83
She had a long term relationship with Joseph Smith. 84
In October 1841, she was living with her children at her own home at 33a Prince's
Street, Frederiksted unmarried and employed as a Washer. 85
In October 1846, she was free, living with her children at her own home at 33a
Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Washer.86
Children of Joseph Smith and Anna Johanna Coulsen:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Maryann L. Smith, b. c1819
Clement Smith, b. c1822
William C. Smith, b. c1825
Joseph C. Smith, b. c1827
Thomas Smith, b. c1830
1. Maryann Lucina Smith was born on St. Croix87 in about 1819 and was
baptized on 14 November 1819 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, classified
as a Sambo and the property of State Counselor Behagen.88
78
Christiansted Catholic Church, Church Book, 1780-1841, f. 21.
St. John’s Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, 1799-1840, f. [63], Marriage, 8 June 1806.
80
St. John’s Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, 1799-1840, f. [63], Marriage, 8 June 1806.
81
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1788-1805, baptism 2 September 1830.
82
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1788-1805, baptism no. 473.
83
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1788-1805, baptism no. 473.
84
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1788-1805, baptism 2 September 1830.
85
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
86
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
79
9
In October 1841, she was living as free with her parents and siblings at her
mother's home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a
Seamstress.89
In October 1846, she was living as free with her parents and siblings at her
mother's home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a
Seamstress.90
2. Clement Smith was born on St. Croix91 in about 1822 and was baptized on 15
December 1822 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, classified as a Sambo and
the property of State Counselor Behagen. 92
In October 1841, he was living as free with his parents and siblings at his mother's
home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Fisherman and
was a Private in the Fire Corps.93
In October 1846, he was living as free with his parents and siblings at his mother's
home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Fisherman and
was a Private in the Fire Corps.94
3. William Coulsen Smith was born on St. Croix95 in about 1822 and was
baptized on 13 February 1825 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, classified as
a Sambo, and the property of the "Colored" Joseph Smith. 96
In October 1841, he was living as free with his parents and siblings at his mother's
home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Fisherman.97
In October 1846, he was living as free with his parents and siblings at his mother's
home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Fisherman and
was a Private in the Fire Corps.98
4. Joseph Clement Smith was born on St. Croix99 in about 1827 and was
baptized on 10 June 1827 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, classified as a
Sambo, and born Free. 100
In October 1841, he was living as free with his parents and siblings at his mother's
home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Fisherman.101
In October 1846, he was living as free with his parents and siblings at his mother's
home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Tailor.102
87
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, baptism, no. 637/1819.
89
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
90
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
91
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
92
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, baptism, no. 763/1822.
93
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
94
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
95
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
96
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, baptism, no. 861/1825.
97
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
98
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
99
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
100
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, baptism, 10 June1827.
101
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
88
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5. Thomas Smith was born on St. Croix103 on 2 September 1830 and was
baptized on 28 November 1830 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church.104
In October 1841, he was living as free with his parents and siblings at his mother's
home at 33a Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Fisherman.105
-----------------------Mary Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1804 and was baptized in the
Catholic Church.106
In October 1846, she was living at estate Enfield Green, Prince’s Quarter,
unmarried and she was living “on her revenues”.107
------------------------Bridget Smith108 was born in about 1807 in England and was baptized in the
Catholic Church.109
In October 1846, she was living at estate Enfield Green, Prince’s Quarter,
unmarried and living “on her revenues”.110
--------------------Unknown Smith had a relationship in about 1804-1805 with Deborah Hatchett,
a free mulatto woman, who was born on St. Croix in about 1784111/1789 and was
baptized in the Anglican Church. 112
She had a relationship in about 1815-1816, with Charles Cother, who was born
in England in about 1791. He arrived on St. Croix in about 1809.
In October 1841, she was living at 14A Church Street, Christiansted, with her
daughters Elizabeth Smith, Jane Catherina Cother, son John C. Cother and Jane Catherina
Cother’s daughter, Hansina Bödker.113][check this reference.114]
In October 1846, she was living at her children, Charles and Jane Cother’s,
property at 12 Church Street, Christiansted, unmarried and employed as a Seamstress. 115
In May 1850, she was living at 12 Church Street, Christiansted, unmarried and
“supported by her daughter E[lizabeth]. Smith.” 116
102
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
104
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, baptism, 28 November 1830.
105
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 33a Prince's Street.
106
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Prince’s Quarter, estate Enfield Green.
107
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Prince’s Quarter, estate Enfield Green.
108
P. B. Hatchett, Statistics Regarding Landed Properties … St. Croix … (St. Croix, 1859), 20.
109
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Prince’s Quarter, estate Enfield Green.
110
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Prince’s Quarter, estate Enfield Green.
111
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 14A Church Street.
112
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 14A Church Street.
113
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 14A Church Street.
114
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Christiansted, 12 Church Street.
115
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Christiansted, 12 Church Street.
103
11
In October 1857, she was living with family at 12 Church Street, Christiansted. 117
In October 1860, she was living with her grandson, Ernst Bølling and his
daughter, 12 Church Street, Christiansted, unmarried and disabled.118
Child of unknown Smith and Deborah Hatchett:
1. i.
Elisabeth Smith, b. c1805
Elisabeth Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1805 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church. 119
She had a relationship in about 1828-1831, with120 Jens Michael Bølling was
born on 2 November 1796.121
At the age of 18 years old, in 1812 [?1814?], he went out to St. Croix.122 He
became an Overseer on an estate.123
In 1841, she was living at 14a Church Street, Christiansted with her mother,
Debora Hatchett and half siblings.124
In October 1846, she was living with her mother and daughter, at 12 Church
Street, Christiansted. 125
In May 1850, she was living at 12 Church Street, Christiansted, unmarried,
employed as a Seamstress, and supporting her mother. 126
He died on 14 November 1838.127
---------------------Unknown Smith had a relationship in about 1815-1816 with Maria Magdalena
Williams, who was born on St. Croix in about 1794128 and baptized in the Frederiksted
Lutheran Mission Church on 11 January 1795, classified as slave and Negro, daughter of
Henriette.129
Child of Unknown Smith and Maria Magdalena Williams:
116
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Christiansted, 12 Church Street.
RA, St. Croix Census, 1857, Christiansted, 12 Church Street.
118
RA, St. Croix Census, 1860, Christiansted, 12 Church Street.
119
RA, St. Croix Census 1841, Free, Christiansted, 14A Church Street.
120
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1822-1860, ff. 48-49.
121
Uffe Sodtmann-Bølling, "Rapport fra en studierejse: I anernes fodspor," Dansk Vestindisk Selskab, 38,
no. 3 (September 2003), pp. 20-22.
122
Uffe Sodtmann-Bølling, "Rapport fra en studierejse: I anernes fodspor," Dansk Vestindisk Selskab, 38,
no. 3 (September 2003), pp. 20-22.
123
Uffe Sodtmann-Bølling, "Rapport fra en studierejse: I anernes fodspor," Dansk Vestindisk Selskab, 38,
no. 3 (September 2003), pp. 20-22.
124
RA, St. Croix Census 1841, Free, Christiansted, 14A Church Street.
125
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Christiansted, 12 Church Street.
126
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Christiansted, 12 Church Street.
127
Uffe Sodtmann-Bølling, "Rapport fra en studierejse: I anernes fodspor," Dansk Vestindisk Selskab, 38,
no. 3 (September 2003), pp. 20-22.
128
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 26 New Street.
129
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1788-1805, Baptism no. 156.
117
12
1. i.
Susanna Else Smith, b. c1816
1. Susanna Else Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1816130 and baptized on
21 September 1817 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church.131
In 1841, she was living with mother and half siblings at 26 New Street,
Frederiksted, where she was occupied as a huckster.132
---------------------Unknown Smith had a relationship from about 1814 to 1824 with Catherine
[James], who was born on St. Croix, free, in about 1797 and was baptized in the Catholic
Church. 133
By 1850, she was married134 to John James, who was born on St. Croix in about
1803 and was baptized in the Catholic Church. 135
In October 1857, she was living with her family at her home at 57 Hospital Street,
Frederiksted, married, including her husband, who was a Cooper.136
In October 1860, they were living at 57 Hospital Street, Frederiksted and he was
employed as a Cooper. 137
Children of unknown Smith and Catherine [James]:
1. i.
2. iii.
Elizabeth Smith, b. c1815
Mathilda Smith, b. c1824
1. Elizabeth Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1815 and was baptized in the
Catholic Church.138
From about 1833 to 1838, she had a relationship with Jonathan Sarginson, who
was born on 8 February 1796 in Penrith, Cumberland, England.139
In October 1841, she was living with her children at 36a Hospital Street,
Frederiksted, the property belonging to her children, she was unmarried and employed as
a Washer. 140
In about 1843, she had a relationship with an unknown Behagen. 141
In about 1845, she had a relationship with an unknown Joseph. 142
In October 1846, she was living with her children at 36c Hospital Street,
Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Seller.143
130
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 26 New Street.
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 542.
132
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 26 New Street.
133
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 41 Hospital Street.
134
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 41 Hospital Street.
135
RA, St. Croix Census, 1857, Frederiksted, 57 Hospital Street.
136
RA, St. Croix Census, 1860, Frederiksted, 57 Hospital Street.
137
RA, St. Croix Census, 1857, Frederiksted, 57 Hospital Street.
138
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 36a Hospital Street.
139
From Ian Munro: email 29 May 2012, to S.E.H.
140
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 36a Hospital Street.
141
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 36 Hospital Street.
142
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 36 Hospital Street.
131
13
In May 1850, she was living with her children at 36 Hospital Street, Frederiksted,
unmarried and employed as a Washer. 144
In October 1857, she was living with her children at 36 Hospital Street,
Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Seller. 145
2. Mathilda Smith was born on St. Croix, free, in about 1824 and was baptized
in the Catholic Church. 146
From about 1847 to 1849, she had a relationship with an unknown Pettersen. 147
In May 1850, she was living with her mother and children at 41 Hospital Street,
Frederiksted, unmarried. 148
----------------------Jane Cooper Smith was married at home in Frederiksted by the Pastor of the
Danish Lutheran Church on 8 July 1818 to Andreas Siegfried Strandgaard, Lieutenant
in the Artillery in 1823. 149
-----------------------Thomas Smith was married to Bethiah Ruan of St. Croix.150
By June 1782, he was living on St. John and was married to Rebecca Rogers,
who was the widow of John Rutherford of St. Croix.151
-------------------------Thomas Smith, a Captain, certified on 12 November 1815, that he had visited
Goree Island, off the coast of Senegal, in the months of October and November 1804, and
met with a man named Peppin, who certified that a woman named Venus was free and
had been married to John G. Maddocks, who promised to return Venus to Goree
whenever she so desired.152
--------------------------William Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1790 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church on 20 December 1790.153
143
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 36c Hospital Street.
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 36 Hospital Street.
145
RA, St. Croix Census, 1857, Frederiksted, 36 Hospital Street.
146
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 41 Hospital Street.
147
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 41 Hospital Street.
148
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 41 Hospital Street.
149
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1797-1822, f. 66.
150
RA, Dansk Kancelli, Vestindisk Sager, see 3 September 1784
151
RA, Dansk Kancelli, Vestindisk Sager, see 3 September 1784
152
RA, VILA, VRR, General Governeur Reference Protokol-A, No. 3.61.13.
153
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 49 King’s Street.
144
14
In October 1846, he was living at 49 King’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and
occupied Teaching and was exempted from the militia.154
-------------------------Samuel Henry Smith, of Tortola, was married to Bridget Ferrall.155
Child of Samuel Henry and Bridget (Ferrall) Smith:
1. i.
Mary Smith, b. 4 April 1798
1. Mary Smith was born on 4 April 1798 and was baptized on 8 April 1798 by
the St. Croix Catholic Priest, Math. Herard.156
------------------Seth Smith was married to Ruth.157
They had a property in West End Quarter, St. Croix, and they made a will on 22
July 1792, concerning that property and other matters.158
Children of Seth and Ruth Smith:159
(order unknown)
1. i.
Seth William Smith
2. ii. Thomas Smith
3. iii. Elisabeth Smith
4. iv. Deborah
--------------------Joseph James Smith, a resident of St. Croix, departed Christiansted, on 9
April 1813, destined for Glasgow.160
----------------------Niels P. Smith was a member of the Lutheran Church.161 He was a merchant in
Frederiksted.162
He was married to Ruthly, who was a member of the Anglican Church.163
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 49 King’s Street.
Christiansted Catholic Church, Church Book, 1780-1841, f. 26.
156
Christiansted Catholic Church, Church Book, 1780-1841, f. 26.
157
RA, Dansk Kancelli, F. 26, Vestindiske Sager, 1787-1799 (Journal), ff. 318-319.
158
RA, Dansk Kancelli, F. 26, Vestindiske Sager, 1787-1799 (Journal), ff. 318-319.
159
RA, Dansk Kancelli, F. 26, Vestindiske Sager, 1787-1799 (Journal), ff. 318-319.
160
RA, VILA, Christiansted Police Register of Arriving and Departing Persons, 1805-1816, f. 155.
161
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1822-1860, ff. 40-41.
162
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1822-1860, ff. 40-41.
163
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1822-1860, ff. 40-41.
154
155
15
Some time prior to 17 May 1829, he was dead.164
Child of Niels P. and Ruthly Smith:
1. i.
Niels Leonardo Gustavus Smith, b. 25 May 1828
1. Niels Leonardo Gustavus Smith was born on 25 May 1828 and was baptized
in the Frederiksted Danish Lutheran Church on 17 May 1829.165
---------------------------William Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1809 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church. 166
In October 1846, he was living at 58 Queen’s Street, Frederiksted, a widower,
employed as a Clerk, and doing no militia service.167
-------------Richard Forster Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1813168/1814169 and was
baptized in the Anglican Church170/Lutheran.171
In October 1841, he was living at 49 King’s Street, Frederiksted, owned by Mrs.
Maria Smith, and he was unmarried, a practicing physician, and the Doctor to the
Frederiksted Fire Corps. 172
He was married by 1846 to E. L., who was born on St. Croix in about 1818 and
was baptized in the Anglican Church.173
In 1844, stated as a white man. 174
In October 1846, he and his wife and daughter were living at 10 Strand Street,
Frederiksted, where he was employed as a Doctor and Surgeon.175 He was a member of
the Fire Corps.176
(See property in the Appendix.)
Child of Richard Forster and E. L. Smith:
1. i.
E. G. Smith, b. c 1844
164
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1822-1860, ff. 40-41.
St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church, Church Book, 1822-1860, ff. 40-41.
166
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 58 Queen’s Street.
167
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 58 Queen’s Street.
168
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 10 Strand Street
169
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 49 King’s Street.
170
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 10 Strand Street
171
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 49 King’s Street.
172
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 49 King’s Street.
173
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 10 Strand Street
174
RA, VILA, General Guvernørens Arkiv, Referatprotokol B, Journal Sager, 1844, no. 215.
175
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 10 Strand Street
176
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 10 Strand Street
165
16
1. E. G. Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1844 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church.177
In October 1846, she was living with her parents at 10 Strand Street,
Frederiksted.178
--------------Unknown Smith had a relationship with Susanna Buntin, was born on St. Croix
in about 1803 and was baptized in the Anglican Church.179
In October 1846, she was living with her children (Smith and Gordon) at 14b
Strand Street, Frederiksted, where she was employed as a Seamstress.180
Children of unknown Smith and Susanna Buntin:
1. i.
2. ii.
Eloora Smith, b. c1830
Ophelia Smith, b. c1830
1. Eloora Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1830 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church.181
In October 1846, she was living with her mother and siblings at 14b Strand Street,
Frederiksted.182
2. Ophelia Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1830 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church.183
In October 1846, she was living with her mother and siblings at 14b Strand Street,
Frederiksted.184
-------------------Unknown Smith had a relationship with Charlotte Loins185/Lowins,186 who was
born in about 1804, was baptized in the Lutheran Church, and was the property of a Miss
Yates. 187
As of 1819, she belonged to Miss Yates, in Frederiksted. 188
In 1824, she was recorded at living, free, at 42 Prince Street, Frederiksted with her
two Smith children. 189
177
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 10 Strand Street
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 10 Strand Street
179
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 14b Strand Street.
180
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 14b Strand Street.
181
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 14b Strand Street.
182
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 14b Strand Street.
183
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 14b Strand Street.
184
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 14b Strand Street.
185
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism , 1 March 1829
186
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism , 25 October 1826.
187
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
188
Fr3ederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 623/1819.
189
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1824 Frederiksted Jurisdiction Census, 42 Prince Street.
178
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By October 1826, she was free and married to Henry Eglin190who was born on
St. Croix in about 1804 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church. 191
In October 1841, she was living with Henry Eglin, in her own home at 20 Strand
Street, Frederiksted along with her children.192
Child of unknown Smith and Charlotte Loins/Lowins:
1. i.
2. ii.
James Wallace Smith, b. c1819
F. Smith
1. James Wallace Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1818193 and was
baptized on 30 May 1819 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, classified as a
Mustice and belonging to Miss Yates.194 Witnesses at the baptism were: Biefoged
Andresen, Inspector Rassmussen, Her. Hansen, Maria Daly, & Eliza Moth. 195
In 1824, he was living, free, with his mother and sister at 42 Prince Street,
Frederiksted. 196
He was married to Ann Ferrall, 197 who was born on St. Croix in about 1818 and
was baptized in the Anglican Church.198
In October 1841, he was living with his mother and step father, Henry Eglin, at
his mother’s home at 20 Strand Street, Frederiksted, and he was unmarried, a Butcher by
profession and a Private in the Fire Corps. 199
In October 1846, he was living with his family at 20 Strand Street, Frederiksted,
where he was employed as a Cigar Maker and a member of the Fire Corps.200
In May 1850, he continued to live with his family at 20 Strand Street,
Frederiksted, married and employed as a Cigar Maker.201
Child of James Wallace and Ann Ferrall:
3. i.
4. ii.
5. iii.
Josiah/Josin Foster Smith, b. c. 1837/30 May 1846
Flauvel S. Smith, b. c1848
Nicolina Smith, b. c1849
2. F. Smith was born prior to 1824, and was recorded in the 1824 Frederiksted
Census, as free, living with her brother and mother at 42 Prince Street, Frederiksted.202
190
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism , 1 March 1829
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
192
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
193
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
194
Fr3ederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 623/1819.
195
Fr3ederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1805-1831, Baptism no. 623/1819.
196
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1824 Frederiksted Jurisdiction Census, 42 Prince Street.
197
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
198
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
199
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
200
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
201
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
202
RA, VILA, 3.81.560, 1824 Frederiksted Jurisdiction Census, 42 Prince Street.
191
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3. Josiah203/Josin Foster Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1837204/30 May
1846 and was baptized on 4 October 1846 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission
Church.205
In October 1846, he was living with his parents at 20 Strand Street,
Frederiksted.206
In May 1850, he was living with his parents and siblings, at 20 Strand Street,
Frederiksted.207
4. Flauvel S. Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1848 and was baptized in the
Lutheran Church. 208
In May 1850, he was living with his parents and siblings, at 20 Strand Street,
Frederiksted.209
5. Nicolina Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1848 and was baptized in the
Lutheran Church. 210
In May 1850, she was living with her parents and siblings, at 20 Strand Street,
Frederiksted.211
----------------------George Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1818 and was baptized in the
Lutheran Church.
In October 1846, he was living at 33b Prince's Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, a
Tailor, and a Private in the Fire Corps.212
------------------------Mary Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1826 and was baptized in the
Lutheran Church, had a relationship with Thomas Fredericksen was born on St. Croix
in about 1827 and was baptized in the Episcopalian Church.213
In October 1846, they and their child were living at 39 Strand Street, Frederiksted,
unmarried and employed as a Seamstress and he as a Cooper and a member of the Fire
Corps.214
203
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, Baptisms, 1831-1854, f. 69, Baptisms, no.
22/1846.
204
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
205
Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, Baptisms, 1831-1854, f. 69, Baptisms, no.
22/1846.
206
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
207
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
208
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
209
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
210
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
211
RA, St. Croix Census, 1850, Frederiksted, 20 Strand Street.
212
RA, VILA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 33b Prince's Street.
213
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted 39 Strand Street.
214
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted 39 Strand Street.
19
Unknown Smith had a relationship in about 1826-1827 with Frances Barry,215
who was born on St. Croix in about 1805 and was baptized in the Anglican Church. 216
In October 1841, she was living with her children at 1 Ulke Lane, Christiansted,
unmarried and employed “the best way she can by selling &c.”217
Child of Unknown Smith and Frances Barry:
1. i.
Jane Smith, b. c1827
1. Jane Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1827 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church. 218
In October 1841, she was living with her mother and siblings at 1 Ulke Lane,
Christiansted. 219
-----------------Ann Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1794 and was baptized in the Anglican
Church. 220
In October 1846, she was living at her property with co-owner Caroline B. Smith
at 9 King’s Street, Frederiksted, married, and occupied Baking Bread.221
----------------Caroline B. Smith was born on St. Croix in about 1798 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church. 222
In October 1846, she was living at her property with co-owner Ann Smith at 9
King’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and occupied Baking Bread. 223
------------------Samuel Smith of Christiansted was married on 28 February 1838 in the
Christiansted Anglican Church, to Sarah Merlett of Christiansted,224 who was born on
17 December 1819 and was baptized in May 1826 in the Christiansted Anglican Church
and the godparents were Francis Tatem, Edith Susannah Muller [born Merlett] & Edith
Cornelia Merlett.225
215
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 1 Ulke Lane.
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 1 Ulke Lane.
217
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 1 Ulke Lane.
218
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 1 Ulke Lane.
219
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 1 Ulke Lane.
220
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 9 King’s Street.
221
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 9 King’s Street.
222
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 9 King’s Street.
223
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Free, Frederiksted, 9 King’s Street.
224
St. John’s Anglican Church, Christiansted, Church Book, Free Colored, 1815-1840.
225
St. John’s Anglican Church, Christiansted, Register, Free Colored Baptisms, 1815-1840, [f. 66].
216
20
----------------Edward Forster Smith was resident at 23 Strand Street, Christiansted in 1841.226
(See his property in the Appendix)
----------------Unknown Smith was married in about 1856 to Wilhelmina Augusta Markoe,
who was born on 23 May 1834 and was baptized on 24 August 1834 in the Christiansted
Lutheran Mission Church. 227
Child of unknown and Wilhelmina Augusta Markoe:
1. i.
[male] Smith
1. [Male] Smith
226
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Free, Christiansted, 23 Strand Street.[??]
Christiansted Lutheran Mission Church, Church Book, 1818-1846, ff. 332-333, Baptisms, 24 August
1834.
227
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APPENDIX
Edward Forster Smith:
Enslaved Persons:
Bett Harris, a black woman, in 1844, belonged to Edward Forster Smith of
Christiansted. 228
She had a relationship with an unknown Usher, by whom she had a son, John
Levington Usher. 229
She also had a son, Carl or Charles, who was born in about 1826, classified as a
sambo and a member of the Lutheran Church; and he also belonged to Edward Forster
Smith, in 1844. 230
-----------------Kitzy Marie Smith (c1775/1784 - ) and children:
Enslaved Persons:
Abram/Abraham was born on St. Croix in about 1840231/1841 and was baptized
in the Moravian Church. 232
In October 1841, he was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, as a child.233
In October 1846, he was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted as a House Servant
and of immoral character. 234
Elizabeth was born on St. Croix in about 1836235/1837236 and was baptized in the
Moravian Church 237/Anglican Church238
In October 1841, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, as a child.239
In October 1846, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted as a House
Servant and of immoral character.240
Elmira was born on St. Croix in about 1799241/1803 and was baptized in the
Catholic Church. 242
228
RA, VILA, General Guvernørens Arkiv, Referatprotokol B, Journal Sager, 1844, no. 215.
RA, VILA, General Guvernørens Arkiv, Referatprotokol B, Journal Sager, 1844, no. 215.
230
RA, VILA, General Guvernørens Arkiv, Referatprotokol B, Journal Sager, 1844, no. 215.
231
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
232
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
233
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
234
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
235
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
236
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
237
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
238
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
239
RA, St. Croix Census, 1841, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
240
RA, St. Croix Census, 1846, Unfree, Frederiksted, 55 King’s Street.
229
22
In October 1841, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, the
mother of 3 living children, employed as a house servant, of very bad moral character,
but never punished. 243
In October 1846, she was living at 55 King’s Street, Frederiksted, the mother of 3
living children, employed as a Cook, and or moral character.244
Frederika/Frederica was born on St. Croix in about 1781245/1795 and was
baptized in the Anglican Church. 246
In October 1841, she was living at 55 King’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, with
no living children, employed as a Seller, and of tolerable moral character.247
In October 1846, she was living at 55 King’s Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a
Seller, and of moral character. 248
James was born on St. Croix in about 1836249/1837250 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church.251
In October 1841, he was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, as a child.252
In October 1846, he was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted and was occupied
as a House Servant and of immoral character. 253
Jane was born on St. Croix in about 1811254/1808 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church. 255
In October 1841, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, with
no living children, employed as a Washer, of good moral character. 256
In October 1846, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, married and was
occupied as a Washer, and of immoral character. 257
Margaret was born on St. Croix in about 1822 and was baptized in the Anglican
Church. 258
In October 1841, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, no
living children, employed as a house servant, of good moral character.259
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Nancy was born on St. Croix in about 1797261/1801 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church. 262
In October 1841, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, a
mother of three living children, employed as a seller, of very bad moral character, and
flogged for fighting. 263
In October 1846, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, a mother of three
living children, occupied as a Seller, and immoral in character.264
Rebecca was born on St. Croix in about 1824265/1825266 and was baptized in the
Anglican Church. 267
In October 1841, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, with
no living children, a house servant and “punished three months ago for stealing, by the
Police.” 268
In October 1846, she was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a
“Stroller,” and immoral in character. 269
William was born on St. Croix in about 1833270/1834271 and baptized in the
Anglican Church. 272
In October 1841, he was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, as a child.273
In October 1846, he was living at 55 King Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a
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