Elizabeth Smith1

F, b. circa 1657
     Elizabeth was born circa 1657. She was the daughter of Richard Smith. Elizabeth married John Whitney, son of Henry Whitney, on 17 March 1674/75 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.2 Elizabeth's husband, John, died before 11 October 1720 in Norwalk leaving her a widow. In 1725, she was a member of the First Congregational Church in Norwalk, Connecticut. Elizabeth was still living as of this date as she is mentioned in a codicil to the will of her son Joseph to provide for her. after.

Children of Elizabeth Smith and John Whitney

Citations

  1. [S52] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and Its Affiliations, pages 11-14.
  2. [S2302] Connecticut: Vital Records (The Barbour Collection), 1630-1870: Norwalk - page 139.