John Smith; died while serving in Capt. Samuel Gallup's Company in the expedition against Quebec
John Smith signed a petition, to grant them a township. (Chaffin, History of Easton, pp 73-74) Will dated 24 Apr. 1720, probated 6 June 1722. (Plymouth Probate)
John Smith of Taunton, eldest surviving son of John Smith, late of Taunton, conveys to Nathaniel and Lydia Packard of Bridgewater, heirs to the estate of which is one half a right which originally belonged to John Smith deceased.
John Smith, the father, made his will June 5, 1690, which was proved Jan. 12, 1691-2**, in which he named his son AAJohn, under 21, son Seth (probably younger than John, as the latter received a larger share of his father's estate), his wife's son Nicholas Jones and "four daughters." He appointed his brother Samuel Smith of Medfiled (who died Oct. 24, 1691), and Cazpt. Thomas Leonard of Taunton, his executors."
