Parish Register for Baptism of Charles Smith born 7 February 1698 9 and son of Charles, currier and Elizabeth Smith of Barnaby Street, St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Southwark, London, UK, 8 February 1698/99.

Judith Goodman (Ed), 2008, Coal & Calico, Merton Historical Society, 169.

"Charles Smith married Charity Coleman & was a merchants' agent & belonged to the custom house, lived in poor Jewry Lane Algate and died in (paper torn) & Buried at Aldgate."

Judith Goodman (Ed), 2008, Coal & Calico, Merton Historical Society, 169.

Charles Smith "Buried in Aldgate. Charity his wife died Feb 19 1771 aged 80: buried in Aldgate Church". from an account written by Rear Admiral Isaac Smith.

Parish Register for Baptism of Charity Coleman and dau of Edward Coleman, St George the Martyr, Southwark, London, UK, 18 February 1693/94.

Parish Register for Burial of Charity Smith and buried in old Church Yard, St Olave, Hart Street, London, England, 24 February 1771.

Judith Goodman (Ed), 2008, Coal & Calico, Merton Historical Society.

Charles Smith "Buried in Aldgate. Charity his wife died Feb 19 1771 aged 80: buried in Aldgate Church". from an account written by Rear Admiral Isaac Smith.

Parish Register for Baptism of Eliza Smith and dau of Charles and Charity Smith of Harrow Alley, High Street, St Botolph, Aldgate, London, England, 8 May 1724.

Parish Register for Baptism of Charles Smith and son of Charles and Charity Smith of Squire Alley Minories, St Botolph, Aldgate, London, England, 7 July 1725.

Judith Goodman (Ed), 2008, Coal and Calico, Merton Historical Society, 169.

"Charles Smith, who died July 14, 1801 aged 77 leaving 4 sons and 1 daughter & buried in Bunhill Fields, as was his wife Hannah 23 May 1784 aged 53."

Bunhill Fields Burial Ground for Burial of Charles Smith aged 67 (should be 77) and brought from Horsham, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, 22 July 1801.

Parish Register for Baptism of Samuel Smith and son of Charles and Charity Smith, St Katherine Coleman, City of London, England, 18 February 1727/28.

Apprenticeship. Cit. Date: 6 August 1742.

Indenture that Samuel Smith, son of Charles Smith, citizen and currier of London £8 being given to be apprenticed to Jane Mitchell widow of William Mitchell citizan and poulterer for 7 years 6 August 1742

16 year of George the second.

Goodman, J (Ed), 2008, Coal and Calico, Merton Historical Society, England, 169.

Samuel Smith died 9th September 1802, aged 73, leaving 3 sons and one daughter, and was buried in Mr Cottingham's Chapel Baker'sRow as was his wife March 16th 1811

Parish Register for Baptism of James Smith and son of Charles and Charity Smith, St Katharine Coleman, City of London, England, 19 October 1729.

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James Smith. watchmaker:

1759-1765 at Chiswell Street, London

1767-1790 at 118 Bunhill Row, London

Parish Register for Burial of James Smith, aged 75 and of Colebrook Row, Islington, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, City of London, UK, 29 December 1803.

Will. Cit. Date: 12 January 1804.

PROBATE 11/1404In the name of God amen, I, James Smith, of Colebrook Row in the Parish of Islington in the County of Middlesex being in good health and of sound mind do hereby make my last will and testament having long since committed my eternal concerns to the unmerited favour and mercy of my creator I do most cheerfully rely on the all sufficient merits and atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ for my acceptance and salvation.As to my temporal affairs first I will and direct that all my just debts and financial expenses be fully paid and satisfied.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer or Trustees for the time being of the Baptist fund in London the sum of one hundred pounds the same to be paid by my executors hereinafter named free and clear of the stamp duty.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of the Committee for Supporting the Civil Rights of the Dissenters the sum of fifty pounds to be applied towards carrying on the purposes of that useful institution.Also I give and bequeath unto the Deacons for the time being of the Dissenting congregation in Wild Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, the sum of twenty pounds to be disposed of by them amongst such persons who are pensioners upon that church in such manner as they in their discretion shall think proper.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of the Orphan Working School in the City Road the sum of one hundred pounds to be applied towards supporting and carrying on the charitable designs of the governors of the said school.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of the Society for the Relief of the necessitous widows and children of Protestant Dissenting Ministers the like sum of one hundred pounds to be applied towards supporting and carrying on the charitable purposes of the said society.Also I give and bequeath unto the Reverend Mr. Benjamin Coxhead, pastor of the Dissenting congregation in Wild Street, Lincoln Inn Fields aforesaid the like sum of one hundred pounds unto and for his own use and benefit.Also I give and bequeath unto Mr. James Nicholas of Newport in the Isle of Wight, watchmaker, the like sum of one hundred pounds.Also I give and bequeath unto my three grandchildren, Sarah Gutteridge, James Smith and William Lepard Smith, the like sum of one hundred pounds each.And as to all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever I give and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto and equally between my son, John James Smith, and my son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Gutteridge.And I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my said son, John James Smith, and my son-in-law, Joseph Gutteridge, executors of this my last will and lastly hereby revoking and making void all former and other wills by me at any time heretofore made I do declare this present writing only to be and contain my last will and testament,in witness whereof I the said testator, James Smith, have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal the fourteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three # James Smith SS Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said James Smith, the testator, as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and also in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto - the erasement of three lines on this side being first made. Thos Webster, Queen Street, Cheapside; John Hatton Clerk to Messrs Websters.

THIS WILL was proved at London, the twelfth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four before the worshipful Christopher Robinson Doctor of Laws and Surrogate of the Right Honourable Sir William Wynn Knight Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully Constituted by the Oaths of John James Smith the son of the deceased and Joseph Gutteridge Esquire the Executors named in the said Will to whom administration was granted of and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased having been first given duly to Administer.

Will. Cit. Date: 12 January 1804.

In the name of God amen, I, James Smith, of Colebrook Row in the Parish of Islington in the County of Middlesex being in good health and of sound mind do hereby make my last will and testament having long since committed my eternal concerns to the unmerited favour and mercy of my creator I do most cheerfully rely on the all sufficient merits and atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ for my acceptance and salvation.As to my temporal affairs first I will and direct that all my just debts and financial expenses be fully paid and satisfied.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer or Trustees for the time being of the Baptist fund in London the sum of one hundred pounds the same to be paid by my executors hereinafter named free and clear of the stamp duty.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of the Committee for Supporting the Civil Rights of the Dissenters the sum of fifty pounds to be applied towards carrying on the purposes of that useful institution.Also I give and bequeath unto the Deacons for the time being of the Dissenting congregation in Wild Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, the sum of twenty pounds to be disposed of by them amongst such persons who are pensioners upon that church in such manner as they in their discretion shall think proper.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of the Orphan Working School in the City Road the sum of one hundred pounds to be applied towards supporting and carrying on the charitable designs of the governors of the said school.Also I give and bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of the Society for the Relief of the necessitous widows and children of Protestant Dissenting Ministers the like sum of one hundred pounds to be applied towards supporting and carrying on the charitable purposes of the said society.Also I give and bequeath unto the Reverend Mr. Benjamin Coxhead, pastor of the Dissenting congregation in Wild Street, Lincoln Inn Fields aforesaid the like sum of one hundred pounds unto and for his own use and benefit.Also I give and bequeath unto Mr. James Nicholas of Newport in the Isle of Wight, watchmaker, the like sum of one hundred pounds.Also I give and bequeath unto my three grandchildren, Sarah Gutteridge, James Smith and William Lepard Smith, the like sum of one hundred pounds each.And as to all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever I give and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto and equally between my son, John James Smith, and my son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Gutteridge.And I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my said son, John James Smith, and my son-in-law, Joseph Gutteridge, executors of this my last will and lastly hereby revoking and making void all former and other wills by me at any time heretofore made I do declare this present writing only to be and contain my last will and testament,in witness whereof I the said testator, James Smith, have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal the fourteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three # James Smith SS Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said James Smith, the testator, as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and also in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto - the erasement of three lines on this side being first made. Thos Webster, Queen Street, Cheapside; John Hatton Clerk to Messrs Websters.

THIS WILL was proved at London, the twelfth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four before the worshipful Christopher Robinson Doctor of Laws and Surrogate of the Right Honourable Sir William Wynn Knight Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully Constituted by the Oaths of John James Smith the son of the deceased and Joseph Gutteridge Esquire the Executors named in the said Will to whom administration was granted of and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased having been first given duly to Administer.

Parish Register for Baptism of Edward Smith and son of Charles and Charity Smith, St Katharine Coleman, London, England, 30 April 1732.

Parish Register for Baptism of John Kein Smith and son of Charles and Charity Smith, St Katherine Coleman, City of London, England, 9 February 1734/35.

Guild Membership.

John Keen Smith, son of Charles Smith citizen and currier of London.

Freedom of the city by Patrimony of Curriers. 31 March 17(??)

Parish Register for Burial of John Keene Smith, St Olave, Hart Street, London, England, 20 February 1785.

Will. Cit. Date: 28 February 1785.

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I John Keene Smith of the parish of St Olaves Hart Street in the City of London being of sound mind and in memory but weak of Body do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First I recommend my soul into the hands of almighty God hoping for pardon and remission of all my sins through the merits and mercy of his dear son Jesus Christ and as to put worldly goods wherewith it hath pleased god to bless us I give and Bequeath them all both real personal unto my Dear Daughter Sarah Smith. And I so constitute and appoint her my sole Executrix of this my last will and Testament and I do hereby revoke all former wills and declare this to be my last will and testament made this eighth day of February 1785 JOHN KEENE SMITH is signed sealed and delivered and declared to be the last will and testament in the presence of us whose names and seals are hereunto affixed Charles Smith, John Smith.

THIS WILL with two codicils was proved at London on the twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord 1785 before the worshipful ……..Harris Doctor of Laws surrogate of the Right Worshipful Peter Calvert also Doctor of Laws Master keeper or commission of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the Oaths of Philip …………..and Matthew Horedus ….and Robert Smith and William Porsole the executors named in the said will to whom administration was granted of all and singular the Goods and Chattels and credits of the said deceased having …….sworn duly to administer.

THIS WILL was proved at London the twenty eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five before…………..constituted by the oath of Sarah Smith, spinster the daughter of the deceased and sole Executrix……………………

Parish Register for Baptism of Mary Smith and dau of Charles and Charity Smith, St Katherine Coleman, City of London, England, 12 February 1737/38.

Goodman, J (Ed), 2008, Coal and Calico, Merton Historical Society, London, England, 169.

According to Coal and Calico Mary Smith died in 1772, unmarried, and buried at Stepney, London, England