Parents of Samuel Smith & Elizabeth Pierce (Percy). Shobal was raised on the "Old Smith homestead" which continued in the family for hundred of years. Elizabeth was the second wife of Samuel Smith. Source: Colonial Families of the US, Page 463.
Shobal's spelling of his first name is seen in various ways; (Shubael, Shubell )his will (primary source) has first name spelling as: Shobal, all were alternate spellings used by the person who bore the name.
Shobal married Prudence Fitz Randolph, daughter of Samuel Fitz Randolph & Mary Jones. They married on May 17, 1716, Woodbridge. Marriage Date: after 2nd intent 17/3 May 1716, Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings.
Their children:
Mary Dunham 1717-1784
Elizabeth Laing/Pound 1718-1793
Sarah Merriot 1720-1769
Samuel Smith 1723/22-1748
Prudence Jackson 1724-1794
Ann Smith, 1726-1728 d. 2 yr.
William Smith 1728-1797
Shubael Smith 1729-1813
Susannah Smith 1730-1734 d. 4 yr
Frances Kirkbride 1732-177
Phebe Smith 1734-1736 d. 2 yr
Margaret Thorne 1738-
Sarah Vail 1728-1794
Source: Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775
Shobal died 75 years of age. Recorded Death; Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings. Spelling of first name: Shubell. His wife Prudence preceased. It is conceivable that he was buried on Old Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge, unmarked gravesite.
His will filed 12 Nov 1768 Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey. Proved June 10, 1768.
To son William, land & freehold rights that belonged to J. Taylor and 1/2 of meadow.
Prudence Taylor; 35 acres that joined the side of her husband William . Jackson; bought of me where he dwells.
Mary Duncan, widow, house, land & 1/2 southside of meadow.
Grandsons: John Smith Shotwell & Small Smith- cash
To Be Sold: The plantation, 40 acres given by father and one freehold right which formerly belonged to my father.
Note: a 65 page report by National Park, Clark Environment (1995) features an in depth review of property, Significance of Ash Swamp in American Revolution, maps; relating to Old Smith Homestead. Page 8 of 11 Shubal (Shobal)Smith. https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/95001185.pdf
Shobal's spelling of his first name is seen in various ways; (Shubael, Shubell )his will (primary source) has first name spelling as: Shobal, all were alternate spellings used by the person who bore the name.
Shobal married Prudence Fitz Randolph, daughter of Samuel Fitz Randolph & Mary Jones. They married on May 17, 1716, Woodbridge. Marriage Date: after 2nd intent 17/3 May 1716, Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings.
Their children:
Mary Dunham 1717-1784
Elizabeth Laing/Pound 1718-1793
Sarah Merriot 1720-1769
Samuel Smith 1723/22-1748
Prudence Jackson 1724-1794
Ann Smith, 1726-1728 d. 2 yr.
William Smith 1728-1797
Shubael Smith 1729-1813
Susannah Smith 1730-1734 d. 4 yr
Frances Kirkbride 1732-177
Phebe Smith 1734-1736 d. 2 yr
Margaret Thorne 1738-
Sarah Vail 1728-1794
Source: Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775
Shobal died 75 years of age. Recorded Death; Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings. Spelling of first name: Shubell. His wife Prudence preceased. It is conceivable that he was buried on Old Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge, unmarked gravesite.
His will filed 12 Nov 1768 Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey. Proved June 10, 1768.
To son William, land & freehold rights that belonged to J. Taylor and 1/2 of meadow.
Prudence Taylor; 35 acres that joined the side of her husband William . Jackson; bought of me where he dwells.
Mary Duncan, widow, house, land & 1/2 southside of meadow.
Grandsons: John Smith Shotwell & Small Smith- cash
To Be Sold: The plantation, 40 acres given by father and one freehold right which formerly belonged to my father.
Note: a 65 page report by National Park, Clark Environment (1995) features an in depth review of property, Significance of Ash Swamp in American Revolution, maps; relating to Old Smith Homestead. Page 8 of 11 Shubal (Shobal)Smith. https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/95001185.pdf
Parents of Samuel Smith & Elizabeth Pierce (Percy). Shobal was raised on the "Old Smith homestead" which continued in the family for hundred of years. Elizabeth was the second wife of Samuel Smith. Source: Colonial Families of the US, Page 463.
Shobal's spelling of his first name is seen in various ways; (Shubael, Shubell )his will (primary source) has first name spelling as: Shobal, all were alternate spellings used by the person who bore the name.
Shobal married Prudence Fitz Randolph, daughter of Samuel Fitz Randolph & Mary Jones. They married on May 17, 1716, Woodbridge. Marriage Date: after 2nd intent 17/3 May 1716, Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings.
Their children:
Mary Dunham 1717-1784
Elizabeth Laing/Pound 1718-1793
Sarah Merriot 1720-1769
Samuel Smith 1723/22-1748
Prudence Jackson 1724-1794
Ann Smith, 1726-1728 d. 2 yr.
William Smith 1728-1797
Shubael Smith 1729-1813
Susannah Smith 1730-1734 d. 4 yr
Frances Kirkbride 1732-177
Phebe Smith 1734-1736 d. 2 yr
Margaret Thorne 1738-
Sarah Vail 1728-1794
Source: Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775
Shobal died 75 years of age. Recorded Death; Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings. Spelling of first name: Shubell. His wife Prudence preceased. It is conceivable that he was buried on Old Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge, unmarked gravesite.
His will filed 12 Nov 1768 Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey. Proved June 10, 1768.
To son William, land & freehold rights that belonged to J. Taylor and 1/2 of meadow.
Prudence Taylor; 35 acres that joined the side of her husband William . Jackson; bought of me where he dwells.
Mary Duncan, widow, house, land & 1/2 southside of meadow.
Grandsons: John Smith Shotwell & Small Smith- cash
To Be Sold: The plantation, 40 acres given by father and one freehold right which formerly belonged to my father.
Note: a 65 page report by National Park, Clark Environment (1995) features an in depth review of property, Significance of Ash Swamp in American Revolution, maps; relating to Old Smith Homestead. Page 8 of 11 Shubal (Shobal)Smith. https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/95001185.pdf
Shobal's spelling of his first name is seen in various ways; (Shubael, Shubell )his will (primary source) has first name spelling as: Shobal, all were alternate spellings used by the person who bore the name.
Shobal married Prudence Fitz Randolph, daughter of Samuel Fitz Randolph & Mary Jones. They married on May 17, 1716, Woodbridge. Marriage Date: after 2nd intent 17/3 May 1716, Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings.
Their children:
Mary Dunham 1717-1784
Elizabeth Laing/Pound 1718-1793
Sarah Merriot 1720-1769
Samuel Smith 1723/22-1748
Prudence Jackson 1724-1794
Ann Smith, 1726-1728 d. 2 yr.
William Smith 1728-1797
Shubael Smith 1729-1813
Susannah Smith 1730-1734 d. 4 yr
Frances Kirkbride 1732-177
Phebe Smith 1734-1736 d. 2 yr
Margaret Thorne 1738-
Sarah Vail 1728-1794
Source: Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775
Shobal died 75 years of age. Recorded Death; Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meetings. Spelling of first name: Shubell. His wife Prudence preceased. It is conceivable that he was buried on Old Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge, unmarked gravesite.
His will filed 12 Nov 1768 Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey. Proved June 10, 1768.
To son William, land & freehold rights that belonged to J. Taylor and 1/2 of meadow.
Prudence Taylor; 35 acres that joined the side of her husband William . Jackson; bought of me where he dwells.
Mary Duncan, widow, house, land & 1/2 southside of meadow.
Grandsons: John Smith Shotwell & Small Smith- cash
To Be Sold: The plantation, 40 acres given by father and one freehold right which formerly belonged to my father.
Note: a 65 page report by National Park, Clark Environment (1995) features an in depth review of property, Significance of Ash Swamp in American Revolution, maps; relating to Old Smith Homestead. Page 8 of 11 Shubal (Shobal)Smith. https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/95001185.pdf
