Born April 3, 1780 in Catskill New York
Biography
Jean was the only daughter of John and Betty More. At 15 she married David Smith, who had recently immigrated to the States from Scotland and purchased land. They set out to establish their own very successful farm, building a dairy and producing butter that eventually brought top dollar in the New York markets. At the same time, they raised their 12 children.
Source: ”Chronicles of the More Family”
Married
- David Smith (1769-1859) in Roxbury NY, date of marriage is unknown
Children
- John More Smith (1796-1860)
- Maria Smith Frisbee (1798-1853)
- Elizabeth Smith Keator (1800-1889)
- Anna Smith Frisbee (1802-1840)
- James Smith (1804-1885)
- Cornelia Laraway Smith Preston (1807-1869)
- David More Smith (1809-1868)
- William Henry Smith (1812-1890)
- Jane Smith Frisbee (1814-1889)
- Jonas More Smith (1817-1891)
- Hannah Jennett Smith (1819-1840)
- Robert Bruce Smith (1825-1907)
Passed June 5, 1861 in Roxbury New York