What do we know about the Smiths:
In 1793 William Smith Jr. is elected an overseer of highways. Link From that I can argue that his father is still around. If
William and Leonard are listed together, which might imply they're brothers. They are--see below.
When Elizabeth marries Joseph Rippey, she's accompanied by her brother, Captain William. From that I can argue her father is no longer around. On the other hand, the will of William Smith shows Elizabeth as one daughter, he designates Joseph as an executor, and he's buried in No. 9. So perhaps the transcription is wrong, and it was father Captain William.
So one possibility is three Williams: grandfather (Wm sr), father (Wm Jr) and brother (Captain wm). This stumbles on the idea that Wm Jr is buried in No. 9 with a date of death of 1831, meaning he's still alive when she's married. So maybe he was an invalid, or estranged when Elizabeth was married?
It looks to me as if her tombstone says she died in the 33rd year of her life, Mar 5, 1838
William Smith writes his will in 1830, meaning he's likely the William Smith who died in 1831 and is buried
He's married to Mary, his son is Leonard, his daughters are Mary, Isabel, Elizabeth, Katharine, Amy, Margaret,
His executors are John McIntire and Joseph Rippey.
Henry Smith, father of William and Leonard, dies at 92 in July 29, 1820 link
Monday, March 5, 2012
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