An American Family History

Henry Smith (Heinrich Schmidt) was born about 1749 in Pennsylvania or Germany.

He was a farmer, carpenter and land owner and was known for having well tended cornfields.

His wife was named Mary. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on Henry and Mary Smith. Mary was NOT Mary Honaker.

He made his will on December 22, 1820 in Sullivan County Tennessee. He was buried with his family at Smith-Cross Cemetery in Sullivan County.

The Deery Inn Blountville, Tennessee

Sullivan County is in far northeast corner of Tennessee between North Carolina and Virginia and was originally part of those states. It was formed in 1779 when it was divided from Washington County.

Children of Henry and Mary Smith John Smith George Smith Mary (Polly) Smith Malone Magdalene Smith Cox.