Brief Life History of William
William Smiley was born about 1742, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom as the son of John Smiley. He married Jean Jane Forrester about 1767. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters. He died in Kentucky, United States.
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Family Time Line
William Smiley
1742–
Jean Jane Forrester
1746–1824
Marriage: about 1767
Mary Ann Smiley
1763–
John Smiley
1768–
Martha Smiley
1770–
Naomi Smiley
1772–
Henry Smiley
1774–
Jane F Smiley
1768–1824
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- William Smiley, 'MyHeritage Family Trees'
- William Smiley, 'MyHeritage Family Trees'
- William Smiley, 'Geni World Family Tree' on MyHeritage
Spouse and Children
1742– Male
1746–1824 Female
Marriage
about 1767
Children (6)
1763– Female
1768–1824 Female
1768– Male
1770– Female
1772– Female
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1776
Age 34
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1792 · Becomes the 15th State
Age 50
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state. It was the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains
1812 · Kentucky Bend Created
Age 70
During the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812, the Kentucky Bend or New Madrid Bend was created. It is located in the southwestern corner of Kentucky on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Name Meaning
Scottish and northern Irish: probably a variant of Smillie ; see Smalley .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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