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Beyond the fact that he married in Johnston County, North Carolina, the family origin and early life of Abraham Smith are virtually unknown at this time. At least one source suggests that he may have been the son of a John Smith from Virginia, and that Abraham's brothers were Alexander and Nehemiah Smith. Based on his widow's apparent later registration for the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery as the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier, Abraham Smith may have fought as a soldier in the Revolution (perhaps in NC). Abraham Smith married Sarah Rosser (1771-1831), daughter of James Rosser and Alice Worthing, in Johnston Co., NC on January 17, 1787. Between 1789 and 1793, Abraham was granted at least 550 acres along Burnal's Swamp in Johnston Co. In 1797, however, Abraham (noted to be a tailor at that time) sold all his remaining lands to brother-in-law John Rosser (a planter) for 150 pounds sterling, apparently moving to Georgia.
Abraham Smith was living along the Little Ogeechee River in Hancock Co., GA at least between 1804 and 1812, but moved to Jasper Co., by the time of his death there in 1815. Abraham's widow Sarah lived in Jasper Co. until her death in 1831. Neither grave has been identified. Abraham Smith and Sarah Rosser had 7 children, all of whom were listed on Abraham's will in Jasper Co. dated February 22, 1815.
Children of Abraham Smith and Sarah Rosser
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