Pine Grove Cemetery, Hampton New Hampshire

HERE LYES Y^e BODY
OF COLONEL JOSEPH
SMITH DEC^D NOVEM^r
Y^e 24 1717
IN THE 64 YEAR
OF HIS AGE

Joseph Smith: born in Hampton (or possibly Exeter) 1653. The records of Hampton, New Hampshire list him as being “known to have been in the service of the country during the two years, 1675 and 1676” during King Philip's War. Served as representative of Hampton during King William's War 1689-98. Probate judge 1703-1708, Selectman for Hampton for seven years, Representative in the Assembly 1692, 1708-09, and 1716. Colonel in the militia, treasurer of the province 1696, councilor 1698-99, Assistant Justice of the Superior Court from 1693-96, and Chief Justice until 1699. Married three times - first to Dorothy Cotton (her stone is in Pine Grove), then to Mary Moore, and finally to the widow Elizabeth Marshall.

Cemetery: Pine Grove Cemetery, Hampton NH


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HERE LYES Y^e BODY OF COLONEL JOSEPH SMITH DEC^D NOVEM^r Y^e 24 1717 IN THE 64 YEAR OF HIS AGE Joseph Smith: born in Hampton (or possibly Exeter) 1653. The records of Hampton, New Hampshire list him as being “known to have been in the service of the country during the two years, 1675 and 1676” during King Philip's War. Served as representative of Hampton during King William's War 1689-98. Probate judge 1703-1708, Selectman for Hampton for seven years, Representative in the Assembly 1692, 1708-09, and 1716. Colonel in the militia, treasurer of the province 1696, councilor 1698-99, Assistant Justice of the Superior Court from 1693-96, and Chief Justice until 1699. Married three times - first to Dorothy Cotton (her stone is in Pine Grove), then to Mary Moore, and finally to the widow Elizabeth Marshall. Cemetery: Pine Grove Cemetery, Hampton NH Copyright © 2004, Jenn Marcelais. a Soul Oyster Web Studios production. Web Site Design, Development, and Innovation