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First Family

John Smith

Parents: Gamaliel and Sarah S. Smith
Born 8-26-1798 Truro, MA
Married 12-1-1822 Hannah Smith Hopkins in Truro, MA
Died 12-23-1874 Truro, MA age 76
Buried Truro Old North Cemetery
Children:
Sarah Paine Smith born 8-27-1823
John Smith Jr. born 11-6-1825
Elkanah Paine Smith born 9-2-1829
Hannah Hopkins Smith born 6-9-1833
William C. Smith born abt. 1837
In 1850 lived in Truro age 52 with wife Hannah (46) and children John (25), Elkanah (21), Hannah (17), William C. (13), and Jerusha A. (1). John Sr. was farmer, son was mariner.
In 1860 lived in Truro with wife Hannah, Lenuah (or Lennah) Smith (11), and William Forrest (12, born VA).
In 1870 lived in Truro with wife Hannah and Zerria A. Smith (20). Next door lived Smith and Mary Hopkins.
[In each census John and Hannah lived with a young woman, with a different name each year, whom I now believe was their orphan granddaughter.]

Hannah Smith Hopkins

Parents: Solomon Hopkins and Hannah Smith Dyer
Born 6-30-1804 Truro, MA
Married 12-1-1822 John Smith in Truro, MA
Died 12-26-1874 Truro, MA age 70
Buried Truro Old North Cemetery

Sarah Paine Smith

Parents: John Smith and Hannah Smith Hopkins
Born 8-27-1823 Truro, MA

John Smith Jr.

Parents: John Smith and Hannah Smith Hopkins
Born 11-6-1825 Truro, MA
Married 11-11-1848 Zeruiah Atkins Delano in Truro, MA
Died 9-6-1854 age 28 yrs. 10 ms.; lost at sea on whaling schooner Virginia. A published account: "Captain John Smith, aged 21, of sch. Virginia was lost on his home passage from whaling in the South Atlantic. He was known as a fearless and energetic whaleman, and though a young man when cut off, had made several successful voyages as master. Vessel never heard from. Supposed to have been lost in the September gale or hurricane of that year."
Memorialized in Truro Old North Cemetery as Capt. John Smith Jr.
Children:
Zeruiah Atkins Smith born 8-9-1849
In 1850 lived in Truro with parental family and daughter.

Elkanah Paine Smith

Parents: John Smith and Hannah Smith Hopkins
Born 9-2-1829 Truro, MA
Married 6-27-1852 Clarissa Paine Atwood in Truro, MA
Died 11-6-1854 Truro, MA age 25 yrs. 2 mos.
Buried Truro Old North Cemetery
Children:
Elkanah Paine Smith Jr. born 12-5-1854
In 1850 lived in Truro with parental family.

Hannah Hopkins Smith

Parents: John Smith and Hannah Smith Hopkins
Born 6-9-1833 Truro, MA

William C. Smith

Parents: John Smith and Hannah Smith Hopkins
Born abt. 1837 MA

Zeruiah Atkins Delano

Parents: John and Elizabeth Delano
Born 10-20-1827 Truro, MA
Married 11-11-1848 John Smith Jr. in Truro, MA
Died 1-7-1850 Truro, MA (or 1-5-1850) age 22 yrs 2 mos & 16 ds
Buried Truro Old North Cemetery
In 1830 there were two Delanos in the census: John and Oliver.
In 1870 Elizabeth Delano (67) lived in Provincetown with Rebecca Smith (63), James Smith (34), Rebecca Rich (30), Mary Rich (24), James Rich (29), and Mary Rich (5). Next door lived Elkanah Paine (62 born ME) and Elizabeth Paine (47 born MA).

Clarissa Paine Atwood

Father: Joshua Atwood Jr. 1805–1881, born 9-25-1805 Truro. Father: Joshua Atwood born 7-13-1776 Truro, died 2-21-1856 Truro. Mother: Tamsin Paine born 9-21-1775 Truro, died 5-15-1836 Truro, married 12-20-1802 Truro. Had six children. Tamsin Paine's parents were Elkanah Paine (1748–1822) and Esther Harding (1752–1841, married 1771).
Mother: Sarah Higgins Paine born 12-16-1810 Truro, MA; died 1893 Truro. Married 4-8-1830 Truro. Her parents were Thomas Paine (1779–1860) and Priscilla Tousor (1784–1866), married 1808 Truro.
Descended from the original settlers including Richard Cobb (1666–1709) born Banbury, England, died Hingham, MA; Thomas Paine 1613–1721 born Wrentham, England, died Eastham, MA; Nicholas Snow (1600–1676) born Hoxton, England, died Eastham, Plymouth Colony; Constance Hopkins (1606–1677) born Hursley, England, died Eastham, Plymouth Colony.
Born 10-9-1831 Truro, MA
Married 6-27-1852 Elkanah Paine Smith, son of John Smith and Hannah Smith, in Truro, MA
Died 12-4-1909 Andover, VT
Buried 12-8-1909 Old North Cemetery, Truro, MA
In 1850 lived in Truro with parents Joshua Atwood Jr. (44) and Sarah H. Atwood (39).
In 1860 lived in Truro with parents Joshua Atwood (55) and Sarah Atwood (50) and son Elkanah (5).
In 1870 lived in Truro with parents Joshua Atwood (65) and Sarah Atwood (58) and son Elkanah (16).
In 1880 lived in Truro with parents Joshua Atwood (74) and Sarah (68), and son Elkanah (25).
In 1900 lived in Truro with son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
Died of "organic endocarditis" (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium) at age 78 years 1 month 15 days (which disagrees with my date for her birth).

Descendants

Descendants of John Smith Jr.

Zeruiah Atkins Smith
(Zerria)

Parents: John Smith Jr. and Zeruiah Atkins Delano
Born 8-9-1849 Truro, MA
Married 12-25-1871 Edward E. Small in Provincetown, MA
Died
Children:
Annie E. Small born abt. 1872
In 1850, 1860, and 1870 lived with grandparents John and Hannah Smith.
Husband's parents: Daniel and Hannah Small. Husband lived in Provincetown at time of marriage, a trader. Edward E. Small born 10-1843 in Provincetown, MA. An Edward E. Small died in North Andover, VT in 1904. This is interesting because Zeruiah's cousin Elkanah's family lived in Andover in a similar time frame.
In 1870 Edward E. Small lived in Provincetown, MA with parents and brother David; grocer.
IN 1880 Zeruiah lived in Provincetown with husband, mother-in-law Hannah G. Small, and daughter Annie E. (8); husband was fish dealer.
In 1900 Zeruiah lived in Boston on Bowdoin Street with husband, 1 child born 0 living; husband was broker.

Descendants of Elkanah Paine Smith

Elkanah Paine Smith Jr.

Parents: Elkanah Paine Smith and Clarissa Paine Atwood
Born 12-5-1854 Truro, MA
Married 1882 Eurectra K. Parsons in Truro, MA
Died
Children:
Estella May Smith born 4-1883
Lucy Grove Smith born 6-12-1885
Rolfe Paine Smith born 3-31-1887 No. Truro
Hannah Alfreda Smith born 8-6-1889
In 1860 lived in Truro with mother and her parents Joshua and Sarah Atwood.
In 1870 lived in Truro with mother and her parents Joshua and Sarah Atwood.
In 1880 lived in Truro with mother and her parents Joshua and Sarah Atwood.
In 1900 lived in Truro with wife, children, and mother.
In 1910 lived in Andover, VT with wife, son Rolfe, daughter-in-law Myra, grandson Rolfe E. and with daughter Hannah's family—husband Elbren Bryne and children Kenneth L. and Phyllis A. Bryne.
In 1920 lived in Loudon, NH with wife, son Rolfe, daughter-in-law Myra, and grandchildren Rolfe E., Gerald B. Paul E., Nathan P., Irma G., Ruth A., mother-in-law Lucy Parsons, and grandson Kenneth L. Bryne.
In 1930 lived in Loudon, NH a widower with son Rolfe, his wife Myra, their seven children, and nephew Emerson W. Pierce (14 born MA).

Eurectra K. Parsons

Father: Nathan K. Parsons born abt. 1834 Orleans MA. Parents James and Eurectra Parsons.
Mother: Lucy Grove born 2-1839 Truro, MA. Married 6-11-1858 in Truro, MA. Father James Grove born England, mother Jerusha Rich born MA.
Siblings: Jessie K. Parsons born 3-1865 MA (male)
Born 7-31-1860 Truro, MA
Married 1882 Elkanah Paine Smith Jr. in Truro, MA
Died 1920–1930, likely Loudon, NH
In 1850 Nathan Parsons lived in Orleans with father James (50) and brother Jessie K. (14); all born Orleans. Next door lived Priscilla (?) Parsons (50) and Abigail N. (19), both born Orleans.
In 1860 Nathan and Lucy Parsons lived in Truro; he was a seaman.
In 1870 lived in Truro with parents and brother; father was seaman.
In 1880 lived in Truro with parents and brother; brother was laborer.
In 1897 her grandfather James Grove died in Truro.
In 1900 her mother Lucy Parsons lived in Truro, a widow, with Lucy's mother Jerusha Grove (81 born 12-1818), niece-in-law Nellie A. Swift (54, widow, born 10-1845 MA), grand niece-in-law Gladys E. Swift (15, born 8-1884 MA). Lucy had 3 children, 2 living; her father was born England, mother in MA.
In 1900 Eurectra lived in Truro with husband, children, and mother-in-law.
In 1900 brother Jessie Parsons lived in Boston with wife "L... B." (illegible name, 36 born MA) and daughters Nina C. (11, born 6-1888 MA), Nellie F. (9, born 10-1890 MA), and Lizzie A. (6, born 1894 MA); married 14 years, 5 children born, 3 living.
In 1901 her grandmother Jerusha Grove died in Truro.
In 1910 Eurectra lived in Andover, VT with husband, son Rolfe, daughter-in-law Myra, grandson Rolfe E. and with daughter Hannah's family.
IN 1910 her brother Jessie lived in Boston at 39 West Tremlett St. with wife Lizzie B. (40), daughter Nellie F. (19), and mother Lucy (71); only 2 children living. Jessie was motorman on railway, Nellie was wrapper at chocolate mill.
In 1910 Nellie Swift (64) lived in Truro with Sarah H. Paine (81), both widows. Nellie had 2 children, 2 living.
I could not find brother Jessie in the 1920 census. Mother Lucy lived with Eurectra and her husband Elkanah.
In 1920 Eurectra lived in Loudon, NH with husband et al.

Descendants of Elkanah Paine Smith Jr.

Estella May Smith

Parents: Elkanah Paine Smith Jr. and Eurectra K. Parsons
Born 4-1883 Truro, MA
Died

Lucy Grove Smith

Parents: Elkanah Paine Smith Jr. and Eurectra K. Parsons
Born 6-12-1885 No. Truro, MA
Married 12-25-1908 Melville Nehemiah Daniels in East Providence, RI
Died
Husband's parents: Sidney J. Daniels, Emma B. Halsig/Hilisig (?)
At time of marriage she lived in No. Truro, a school teacher. He lived in Hadlyme, CT, a coffin framer.
In 1900 Melville Daniels (11) lived in Lyme, CT with parents Sidney and Emma B. and sister Mary M. (11).
In 1910 Lucy and Melville lived in Lyme, CT as boarders. He born CT to father born CT and mother born NY.
In 1920 Lucy lived in Lyme, CT a widow and alone; school teacher.

Rolfe Paine Smith

Parents: Elkanah Paine Smith Jr. and Eurectra K. Parsons
Born 3-31-1887 Truro/Wellfleet, MA
Married 5-9-1908 Maria Sumner Bryne in Truro, MA (Maria called herself Myra)
Died 9-9-1968 Loudon, NH
Buried 9-29-1968 Loudon Center Cemetery, Loudon, NH
Children:
Rolfe Earl Smith born 11-8-1908 Truro
Gerald Bryne Smith born 1911 VT
Paul Earl Smith born 1913 VT
Nathan P. Smith born 1915 VT
Irma D. Smith born 12-1917 MA, died 1919 (of spinal meningitis)
Ruth A. Smith born 11-1919 NH
Wayne Sumner Smith born 2-2-1923 (or 2-17-1923) Loudon, NH
Rita L. Smith born 1925 NH
Clara Smith born 1931 Loudon, NH
In 1910 lived in Andover, VT with parents, wife, and sister Hannah and her family.
In 1917 lived in Loudon, NH with wife and four children; he was born Truro; name written as "Rolfe Payne Smith", he signed "Rolfe P. Smith."
In 1920 lived in Loudon, NH with parents, wife, children, nephew Kenneth Bryne, and grandmother Lucy Parsons.
In 1930 lived in Loudon, NH with father, wife, children, and nephew Emerson W. Pierce.
His living descendants believe his middle name was Parsons, but the birth and marriage records clearly state "Paine." Also his draft card reads "Payne," which I guess was the clerk's rendering.

Hannah Alfreda Smith

Parents: Elkanah Paine Smith Jr. and Eurectra K. Parsons
Born 8-6-1889 Truro, MA
Married 7-16-1908 Elbren Lewis Bryne in Truro, MA
Died 10-1965 VT
Children:
Kenneth Lewis Bryne born 10-19-1908 North Truro
Phyllis A. Bryne born 2-1911 VT
Thelma S. Bryne born 5-22-1912 VT
Ione M. Bryne born 3-1-1917 NH
In 1910 lived in Andover, VT with parents, husband, children, and brother Rolfe and his wife.
In 1920 Elbren was cited in a Burlington, VT directory.
In 1924 Hannah was cited in a Burlington, VT directory as a widow.
In 1930 lived in Chittenden, VT at 83 Lake View Terrace with children; worked as butler in woolen mill.

Cemeteries

Truro Old North Cemetery, Truro, MA

This cemetery is located at Route 6 and Aldrich Road.

History

There were Smiths in Truro from the earliest times.

Massachusetts, as with the rest of North America, had a native population when the first Europeans appeared. Ironically European settlers in search of religious freedom did not always extend the same benefit to the natives they encountered.

Massachusetts was settled by Europeans fleeing the Church of England, including Separatists and Puritans, in the 1600s, largely by two charted English companies. The first group was the Plymouth Colony. Captain Myles Standish was the commanding military officer and John Carver was elected governor. The second group was the Massachusetts Bay Colony whose elected governor was John Winthrop. Plymouth Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony were combined when a new charter was put into place in 1691–1692, creating the Province of Massachusetts. In 1642 King Charles I effectively shut off emigration to the colonies, which did not resume until after the Revolution.

Plymouth Colony

The Mayflower transported 102 passengers, principally English Separatists better known as the Pilgrims, from Southampton, England, bound for Jamestown Settlement, Virginia, in 1620. They never reached Jamestown. Instead on November 11 they landed in what is now Provincetown Harbor, MA. After irritating the locals they moved down the coast to what is now Eastham. On November 17 they dropped anchor in Plymouth Harbor and the next month landed at what would become the town of Plymouth.

The Plymouth Colony, a legal British colony, existed from 1620 to 1691. The capitol town of Plymouth is on the mainland south of Boston. Towns on Cape Cod were Eastham, Yarmouth, Barnstable, Falmouth, and Sandwich. Eastham was founded in 1646, Barnstable in 1650, Yarmouth in 1639.

The second ship, the Fortune, arrived in November 1621 with 37 settlers. In July 1623, two more ships arrived, carrying 90 new settlers. Ships continued to bring settlers, and by January 1630 the colony had almost 300 people.

Of the Pilgrim settlers in America (including Virginia and MA), 70 were Smiths, none arrived on the Mayflower.

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Governor John Winthrop's fleet landed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630, with the first mass exodus of Puritans from England. There were 1,000 settlers in that first group. Two hundred died that winter and two hundred more returned to England the following spring. But, in the next ten years, 20,000 persons, most from England and most of the Puritan philosophy, immigrated to Massachusetts to form the backbone of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Truro

The area of Truro was first visited by Europeans when the Mayflower anchored in Provincetown Harbor. It was not revisited until after Eastham was settled at which time parts of it were called Nauset and later Pamet. Eastham bordered on Truro. "As early as 1689 these proprietors purchased as much of the territory of Truro as the Indians would sell, and from the first these proprietors of Eastham resolved to control the sale of its lands, as was declared in a meeting of these men, at which Thomas Paine was made an agent to purchase of the Indians from time to time all the lands obtainable." (History of Plymouth County, MA with Biographical Sketches Compiled by Simeon D. Hamilton Hurd, 1884.) Before 1689 some individuals bought land from the Indians, including Thomas Smith in 1644.

Among the residents when the town was incorporated were Thomas Paine, senior and junior, Moses Paine, Jonathan Paine, Ebenezer Smith, and Thomas Smith.

"The descendants of the early proprietors still occupy similar positions in the affairs of the town [1884], and in part, the same estates of those sterling ancestors. In 1800 there were twenty-six families of the name of Rich, fifteen of Lombard, fifteen of Snow, ten of Paine, and ten of Dyer."

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