James Smith

     James was born before 29 January 1733/34 in Hempstead Town, Queens County, Long Island, New York. He was the son of Joseph & Mary Smith. On 29 January 1733/34, he was christened in Queens County, Long Island, New York, at St. George's Anglician Church in the Town of Hempstead. James married Ame Searing, daughter of John Searing III and Elizabeth (?), on 11 May 1753 in Queens County, Long Island, New York, at St. George's Anglician Church in the Town of Hempstead.^1,2 James's wife, Ame, died before 25 November 1772 in Hempstead Town, Queens County, Long Island, New York, leaving him a widower. James married Anne Valentine on 25 November 1772 in Queens County, Long Island, New York, at St. George's Anglician Church in the Town of Hempstead. James made his will before 12 March 1810 at Hempstead Town, Queens County, Long Island, New York. He leaves his wife, Anne, 600 pounds & interest on 500 pounds for life. His estate was to be liquidated and divided into four equal parts and divided amongst his four children. He mentions his children: Samuel, Susan in trust, Anne, wife of Alexander McDonal, and his deceased daughter, Elizabeth wife of a Cornwell Elizabeth's share to be divided amongst her children.³ James departed this life before 12 March 1810 in Hempstead Town, Queens County, Long Island, New York. His will was probated on 12 March 1810.