William Smith, born: 1795; died: 1 Nov 1871; Whiskey Creek, Rockbridge Co. VA; buried: House Mountain Cem., Rockbridge Co. VA; possibly son of Robert Smith, born: ca. 1760; In the 1810 census he would fit into Robert's household. (Wm. 15 years)

His death was reported by his wife Polly Smith, died of Dropsy at 84 years.

William, married: 2 Jun 1814; Rockbridge Co. VA; Polly Forehand, born: 1800; died: 10 Mar 1880; buried: House Mountain Cem., Rockbridge Co. VA; dau. of William Forehand, born: ca. 1770; died: 1801; Rockbridge Co. VA; who is possibly the son of Darby Forehand;

These are the webmaster's ancestors.

Her death was reported by son-in-law P. Muterspaw.

1850 census: Wm. 56, Polly 48, Henry 21, Margaret 19, Thomas 16, Samuel 13, Elizabeth 11.

Issue: Smith

• Alexander, born: 1822; died: 18 Jan 1892; Collierstown, Rockbridge Co. VA; This is the webmaster's line.
• Robert, born: 1824; Need other documents to insure was a son of Wm.
• Henry, born: 1829; On 1850 census with parents.
• Margaret, born: 1831; on 1850 census with parents.
• Mary Ann, born: 1832;
  Mary Ann, married: 23 Aug 1855; Rockbridge Co. VA; James Thompson, 30 years at time of marriage, marriage record names her father Wm.
• Thomas, born: 1834; Rockbridge Co. VA; died: 10 Oct 1861; from fever, age 22 years, reported by E. Rowsey, neighbour.
• Samuel B., born: 7 Jul 1838; Rockbridge Co. VA; died: 23 Dec 1914; Rockbridge Co. VA;
• Elizabeth, born: 1839;
  Elizabeth, married: 18 Dec 1878; Rockbridge Co. VA; P. Muterspaw, Son of G. & C. Muterspaw; He was 67 years at the time of their marriage. He reported his mother-in-law's death.
• Sally, born: 1840;
  Sally, married: 27 Feb 1844; Rockbridge Co. VA; James Rowsey,
  Sally, married 2nd: 25 Oct 1870; George W. Conner,

Source info: Dee Ann Buck;