trish1120
Thank you for getting in contact again lovely to hear from you, and hope your keeping well. I have been in contact with you previously in case you have forgotten, a few years back and you were very helpful on finding lots of information on the Smith family, this has helped me a lot piece the Smith family tree together.
The Smith family seem to originate from Chepstow, about 17th century this is the information I have so far, going back to Edward Smith buried 1734 St Mary Church Caldicot, Chepstow. Then I found the marriage for Vere and Elizabeth 4 March 1776 also at St Mary's Church Chepstow which is lovely to know that parish registers can be so helpful.
Vere Smith Baptism. 1726 lived at Claypits Farm, Bulwark, Chepstow being the eldest son of Edward Smith and Elizabeth Smith née Herbert when Edward passed in 1734 buried in St Mary Churchyard.
Vere owned the farm after Edward Smith and then this Vere Smith had a son also to confuse things called Vere Smith so I am wondering if his son Vere Smith that married in 4th March 1776.
Yes I am not sure if Vere Smith baptised 5th Oct 1726 St Mary Church, Caldicot, Chepstow is the same one that is buried in 2nd Nov 1788 St Mary Church, Caldicot, Chepstow.
I would welcome help with this if possible.
Thanks
Elizlloyd.
I see the 1726 bapt on FreeREG but there is a burial for Vere Smith there also 1788 no age given.
