PEDIGREE OF THE SMITHSONS OF ARTHINGTON

1. Smithson (possibly Robert Smithson –  sp: Margaret Nalson [bp.8 Mar 1557 at Normanton Yorkshire England1; m.25 Nov 15732]).

2. Robert Smythson3 (?bp. 30 Dec 1580 at Normanton Yorkshire England4; d. 19 Apr 1642 at Snaith Yorkshire England5).

sp: Marye Wilson (?bp. 24 Oct 1585 at Snaith Yorkshire England6; m. 6 May 16177).

3. Robert Smythson.8

sp: Edith Roundell (bp. 9 Feb 1631 at St Peter Leeds Yorkshire England9; m. abt 165010).

4. Henry Smythson (bp. 24 Jun 1651 at Snaith Yorkshire England11; d. 4 Dec 1687 at Harewood Yorkshire England12; bur. 16 Oct 1687 in Harewood Yorkshire England13).

sp: Mariah Hargraves (b. 28 Apr 1656 at Leeds Yorkshire England14; bp. 4 May 1656 in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England15; m. 21 Nov 167416; d. 170417; bur. in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England18).

5. Ellenor Smithson (b. 25 Dec 167619; bp. Dec 1676 in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England20).

sp: Joseph Denison21 (m. 7 Oct 169622).

6. Joseph Denison (d. 1806 in St Marys Axe England23).

sp.1. Miss Sykes.24

sp. 2. Elizabeth Butler (d/o William Butler).25

6. Sir Thomas Denison26 (b. 169727; bp. 31 Dec 169728; d. 8 Sep 176529; bur. Harewood Yorkshire England30).

sp: Ann Smithson31 (bp. 6 Nov 1712 at Harewood Yorkshire England32; d. 1 Jul 178533; bur. Harewood Yorkshire England34). Daughter of Roundell Smithson – see below.

5. Samuel Smithson (b. Abt 167735; bur. 16 Jul 1686 at Harewood Yorkshire England36).

5. Roundell Smithson37 (bp. 8 Dec 1680 at Adel Yorkshire England38; bur. 13 Apr 1730 at Harewood Yorkshire England39).

sp: Mary Midgley40 (b. 21 Jun 1682 at Harewood Yorkshire England41; m. 8 Nov 170542).

6. Mary Smithson (b. 6 Oct 1707 at Leeds Yorkshire England43; bp. 30 Oct 1707 in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England44; d. 171445; bur. 22 Dec 1718 in Harewood Yorkshire England46).

6. Ann Smithson47 (bp. c.6 Nov 1712 at Harewood Yorkshire England48; d. 1 Jul 178549; bur. Harewood Yorkshire England50).

Sp1: Captain Thomas Beckwith51 (m. 20 Jun 172852)

Sp2: Sir Thomas Denison (bp. 169753; d. 8 Sep 176554) See above.

6. Mary Smithson (bp. 25 Nov 1714 at Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England55; d. 11 Feb 1781 at Harewood Yorkshire England56; bur. Harewood Yorkshire England57).

sp: Stephen Harrison58 (m. 16 Jul 1730 in Harewood Yorkshire England59; d. 25 Nov 1776 in Harewood Yorkshire England60).

6. Robert Smithson.61

5. John Smithson62 (bp. 2 Aug 1682 at Adel Yorkshire England63).

sp: Anne Woofenden64 (m. 25 Jan 171465; d. 28 Aug 1717 in Yorkshire66; bur. St Peters Church Leeds67).

6. John Smithson68 (bur. St Peters Church Leeds69).

6. Henry Smithson70 (b. 1716 in Yorkshire71).

sp: Margaret Lewty (c. 23 Nov 1724 at Hampsthwaite Yorkshire England72; m. 6 Jan 174973; d. 19 Feb 179374).

7. Rev John Smithson75 (bp. 175276; d. 1 Jan 183677; bur. Headingley Yorkshire England78).

sp: Ruth (b. 176779; d. 16 Aug 183280; bur. Headingley Yorkshire England81).

7. Henry Smithson (b. 176082; d. 14 Mar 179383).

sp: Elizabeth.84

7. Margareta Smithson.85

7. Mary Smithson (b. 175486; d. 24 Dec 183687; bur. Adel Yorkshire England88).

sp: Samuel Midgley (s/o Thomas Midgley and Easter Smales).89

5. Henry Smithson (bp. 6 Feb 1683/1684 at Adel Yorkshire England90).

5. William Smithson (bp. 18 Apr 1686 at Adel Yorkshire England91).

5. Robert Smithson92 (bp.18 Apr 1686 at Adel Yorkshire England93; d. 174394).

5. Samuel Smithson (bp. 16 Sep 1687 at Adel Yorkshire England95; d. aft 173596).

4. Mercy Smythson (bp. 19 Mar 1652 at Snaith Yorkshire England97).

4. Robert Smythson98 (bp. 10 Apr 1655 at Snaith Yorkshire England99).

4. Elizabeth Smythson.100

3. Nicholas Smythson (bp. 8 Mar 1617 at Snaith Yorkshire England101; d. abt1649/1650102).

sp: Anne Wildman.103

4. Sarah Smythson.104

4. Smythson.105

4. Smythson.106

4. Smythson.107

3. William Smythson108 (bp. 25 Jul 1619 at Snaith Yorkshire England109; d. abt 1680 at Leeds Yorkshire England110).

sp: Sarah.111

4. Sarah Smithson (bp. 26 Sep 1647 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England112; d. 4 Aug 1651 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England113).

4. William Smithson114 (bp. 18 Nov 1650 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England115).

4. John Smithson116 (bp. 5 Jan 1649/1650 at Leeds Yorkshire England117; bp. 14 Jan 1649/1650 in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England).

4. William Smithson118 (bp. 15 Feb 1651/1652 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England119).

4. Rebeckah Smithson (bp. 10 Aug 1653 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England120; bur. 13 Aug 1653 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England121).

4. Hannah Smithson (bp. 10 Aug 1653 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England122; bur. 13 Aug 1653 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England123).

4. Robert Smithson124 (b. 23 Feb 1653/1654 at Leeds Yorkshire England125; bp. 26 Feb 1653/1654 in St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England126).

sp: Grace Foxcroft127 (d/o Samuel Foxcroft, bp. 2 Jul 1668 at Leeds Yorkshire England128).

5. Robert Smithson.129

5. Anne Smithson.130

5. William Smithson.131

5. Martha Smithson.132

5. Sarah Smithson.133

sp: John Moore.134

4. Patience Smithson (b. 27 Jan 1654/1655 at Leeds Yorkshire England135; bp. 4 Feb 1654/1655 in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England136).

4. Mercy Smithson (b. 21 Jan 1655/1656 at Leeds Yorkshire England137; bp. 27 Jan 1655/1656 in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England138).

4. Sarah Smithson (b. 14 Jul 1657 at Leeds Yorkshire England139; bp. 19 Jul 1657 in St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England140).

4. Hannah Smithson (b. 9 Aug 1659 at Leeds Yorkshire England141; bp. 30 Jun 1661 at St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England142; bur. 30 Jun 1661 in St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England143).

4. Lidia Smithson (b. 16 Jan 1660/1661 at Leeds Yorkshire England144; bp. 22 Jan 1660/1661 in Saint Peter Leeds Yorkshire England145).

4. Elizabeth Smithson (b. 13 Apr 1661/1662 at Leeds Yorkshire England; bp. 15 Apr 1661/1662 in St Peters Leeds Yorkshire England146; bur. 17 Jun 1664 in St Peters Leeds147).

3. Patience Smythson (bp. 10 May 1622 at Snaith Yorkshire England148).

sp: Gregorie Empson149 (m. 2 Mar 1640/1641 in Snaith Yorkshire England150).

3. James Smythson (bp. 17 Nov 1622 at Snaith Yorkshire England151).

3. Sarah Smythson152 (bp. 15 May 1628 at Snaith Yorkshire England; bur. 3 Apr 1658153).

sp: Martyne Headley154 (bp. 14 Nov 1622 at Snaith Yorkshire England155; m. 11 Mar 1651/1652 in Wakefield Yorkshire England156; d. 9 Apr 1687 at Yorkshire England157; bur. 12 Apr 1687 in Snaith Yorkshire England158).

2. James Smythson159 (d. Abt Jul 1645 at Snaith Yorkshire England).160

sp: Mathew (Martha?) Pinder (m. 21 Apr 1611 in Snaith Yorkshire England161).

3. Alice Smythson (bp. 6 Oct 1611 at Snaith Yorkshire England).162

sp: Francis Browne (m. 2 Feb 1636/1637 in Snaith Yorkshire England163).

3. Thomas Smythson (bp. 24 Jan 1612/1613 at Snaith Yorkshire England164; d. 17 Sep 1615 at Snaith Yorkshire England165).

  1. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI), http://www.familysearch.org/. Parish register transcripts, 1538-1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Normanton (Yorkshire). ↵
  2. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI), M018341;1538 – 1812; 0098536; Film: 6909894. Parish register transcripts, 1538-1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Normanton (Yorkshire). ↵
  3. Robert Smithson’s place as father to Robert Smithson is established in the will of his brother Nicholas’ wife, Ann. Robert Smithson was certainly the father of Nicholas. It is claimed that Robert Smithson married Mary Wilson in Leeds. He was identified as ‘of Snaith’. Mary seems to have been born in Snaith in 1585 although she was identified as ‘of Leeds’ in Paver’s Marriage Licenses for the year 1617. Parish records show her to be ‘base-born’. Robert Smithson and James Smithson (his possible brother) were the earliest Smithsons to be recorded in the parish of Snaith, apart from an unknown Smithson who married Elsabeth Cooke of Heck in 1556. This suggests that the family relocated to Snaith from another parish. It was thought possible that Robert Smithson was born in 1580 in the parish of Normanton. The evidence for this connection is very limited and further research is needed. ↵
  4. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). Parish register transcripts, 1538-1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Normanton (Yorkshire). ↵
  5. Brigg, William, trans., The Parish Registers of Snaith Co. York. Part II Burial, 1537-1656, Yorkshire: Yorkshire Parish Register Society, 1919, p.172. ↵
  6. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, Privately printed for the Yorkshire Parish Register Society, 1917, p.35. Itm xxijt Marie Wilson da. to Sicilie Wilson Basebegotten of Snathe. ↵
  7. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI), 1612 – 1639: 0599915 IT 2, V.3. The Registers of the parish church of Leeds, (Lumb, George Denison).

    W. Paver, Paver’s Marriage Licenses for the year 1567 to 1628, http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/Misc/Transcriptions/YKS/PaversIndex.html, 1617. (Robert Smithson and Mary Wilson). Took place at Leeds, 6 May, 1617. ↵

  8. The identification of Robert Smithson as father to Henry Smithson is based on several sources and is predicated by Henry’s descent from Henry Roundell of Leeds. Henry Smithson’s third child (and heir) was Roundell, an uncommon first name, bestowed in celebration of a marriage union with the Roundell family. In an obituary, published in 1820, Henry Smithson’s great grandchild, Thomas Harrison, stated that he ‘was of an ancient and respectable family; so far back as the incorporation of this populous and extensive borough (Leeds), one of his progenitors, Henry Roundell, was numbered amongst its first aldermen’. In his will of 1671-2, Henry Roundell left 2 closes called Dynallcrofts in Balne (near Snaith) to his grandchild, Robert Smythson. Henry also had business dealings with Robert Smithson of Snaith, yeoman, in 1662. He leased to Smithson the close called Marshall and Shaw in Balne, containing 4 acres, to be held for three years from 28 September 1677. This Robert Smithson of Snaith, yeoman, was most probably Henry Roundell’s son-in-law and Snaith parish records show that his son – Roundell’s grandson, Robert Smithson was born in 1655. Which of Henry Roundell’s daughters married Robert is a mystery – she is not mentioned in Roundell’s will (perhaps she was dead by the 1670s). The oldest of Roundell’s known daughters whose marital status is unknown is Edith Roundell, whose year of birth (1631) would make her a likely mother for Robert’s known children born between 1651 and 1655 – Henry Smithson being the first-born. However, as Henry Smithson named his own first-born, a daughter, Ellenor, Robert may have married Ellin Roundel, born 1639. This birth year is late for the mother of many of Robert’s children, but Ellin may have been Robert’s second wife. There was an interval of three years between the birth of Robert’s third child, Mercy, and his fourth child, Robert. Perhaps Robert was Ellin’s first-born, which would explain why he, as Roundell’s grandchild, was remembered in Roundell’s will and Robert’s earlier children were passed over. Robert Smithson senior’s father was, in turn, Robert Smithson. Robert’s birth record has not been found but the will of his brother Nicholas’ wife, Ann, establishes his place in the family. ↵
  9. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). ↵
  10. Estimation based on the baptism date of their known eldest son, Henry. ↵
  11. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.132. ↵
  12. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.52. John Jones, The History and Antiquities of Harewood: In the County of York, Simpkin, Marshall and Co., London, 1859, p.126. Gives inscription for death of Henry Smithson: 4 Dec 1687. ↵
  13. Harewood parish, 1687 burials, Ancestry.com. West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 (database on-line), Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. ↵
  14. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.52. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). ↵
  15. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). ↵
  16. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.52. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The parish register of Harewood, Co. York, part 1, baptisms, 1614-1812, marriages, 1621 to 1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Harewood (Yorkshire). ↵
  17. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.52. Thomas Gent, The ancient and modern history of the loyal town of Rippon…, London, 1733, p.23. ↵
  18. Thomas Gent, The ancient and modern history of the loyal town of Rippon…, London, 1733, p.23. ↵
  19. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53. Date c.1675. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). ↵
  20. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). ↵
  21. Joseph Denison was a woollen cloth merchant of Leeds. He lived at Bermantofts Hall. ↵
  22. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.65. Notes of York M. L. Bonds in York Diocesan Registry: 1696, Sept. 10. Joseph Denison of Leeds, and Ellanor Smithson of Rotheram. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). Marriages at Rotherham, 1540-1837 Church of England. Parish Church of Rotherham (Yorkshire). Rotherham, Yorkshire – Registers of Marriage, 1540-1798, October, Volume 4. Mr Joseph Dennison & Mrs Eleanor Smithson, of Leeds 07 Oct 1696. ↵
  23. Neale, John Preston, Views of the seats of noblemen and gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, Sherwood, Gilbert and Piper, London, 1826, p.16. ↵
  24. The Annual register, or, A view of the history and politics of the year 1849, p.260. ↵
  25. Darryl Lundy, thePeerage.com, http://www.thepeerage.com/p22886.htm#i228859. ↵
  26. Sir Thomas Denison, the younger son of a wealthy merchant of Leeds, was born in 1699. He entered the Inner Temple in 1718. Without filling any of the minor offices of his profession, he was made judge of the king’s bench in 1741. His residence at No. 55, Lincoln’s Inn Fields seems to have begun in 1745, the year which he received the honour of knighthood. After 23 years of judicial duties, he resigned in February, 1765, and died in the following September. ↵
  27. John Jewell, The Tourist’s Companion or the History and Antiquities of Harewood in Yorkshire, Leeds, 1819. Copy of church inscription, p.43. ‘Lincoln’s Inn Fields: Nos. 55 and 56’, Survey of London: volume 3: St Giles-in-the-Fields, pt. I: Lincoln’s Inn Fields. States year of birth to be 1699. ↵
  28. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.135n. ↵
  29. John Jewell, The Tourist’s Companion or the History and Antiquities of Harewood in Yorkshire, Copy of church inscription, pp.42-43. ↵
  30. ibid., pp.42-43. ↵
  31. Ann Smithson was the daughter of Roundell Smithson and Mary Midgley. Her sister was an ancestor of Lord Grimthorpe. Sir Thomas Denison left his estate to Ann. Her trustees bought the manor and estate of Grimthorpe. It passed to Maria, only daughter of William Beverley, great granddaughter of Mary Harrison, sister of Lady Denman, and wife of Stephen Harrison of Stubhouse. ↵
  32. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The parish register of Harewood, Co. York, part 1, baptisms, 1614-1812, marriages, 1621 to 1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Harewood (Yorkshire). Father given as Richard Smithson. ↵
  33. John Jewell, The Tourist’s Companion or the History and Antiquities of Harewood in Yorkshire, Copy of church inscription, p.43. ↵
  34. ibid., p.43. ↵
  35. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53. ↵
  36. Yorkshire Parish Records; West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; New Reference Number: RDP6/1., Ancestry.com. West Yorkshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA. Harewood, All Saints > 1686 > 1; P31/2. ↵
  37. Tanner of Chapel Allerton and landholder of Stubhouse, parish of Harewood. His wife, Mary’s brother, Saml. Midgley of Alwoodley and Harewood, had issue Thos. of Harewood, whose son Samuel m. Mary. dr. of Henry Smithson of Leeds, and had issue Margt., m. John Barstowe, and Mary, m. Rev. Wm, Kettlewell. ↵
  38. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The register of the parish of Adel, in the county of York, from 1606 to 1812, and monumental inscriptions Church of England. Parish Church of Addle (Yorkshire). (George Denison Lumb), Registers of the Parish Church of Adel in the County of York 1606-1812, p.67. ↵
  39. John Jones, The History and Antiquities of Harewood: In the County of York, p.126. ↵
  40. Daughter of Samuel Midgley and Ann Scaife. ↵
  41. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The parish register of Harewood, Co. York, part 1, baptisms, 1614-1812, marriages, 1621 to 1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Harewood (Yorkshire). ↵
  42. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The parish register of Harewood, Co. York, part 1, baptisms, 1614-1812, marriages, 1621 to 1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Harewood (Yorkshire). George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.66. York Dio. M. L. Bonds (9), 1705, July 27. Roundell Smithson, 24, of Chapel Allerton, Tanner, and Mary Midgley, at Harwood, Leeds, or Adle. ↵
  43. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). Father listed as ROWNDAILE SMITHSON. ↵
  44. ibid. ↵
  45. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53. John Jones, The History and Antiquities of Harewood: In the County of York, p.126. ↵
  46. Harewood, 1718, Ancestry.com. West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 (database on-line). Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. ↵
  47. According to George Smithson, Ann was the widow of Dodson of Kirby Overblow. No mention made of Captain Beckwith. ↵
  48. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The parish register of Harewood, Co. York, part 1, baptisms, 1614-1812, marriages, 1621 to 1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Harewood (Yorkshire). Father given as Richard Smithson. ↵
  49. John Jewell, The Tourist’s Companion or the History and Antiquities of Harewood in Yorkshire, Copy of church inscription, p.43. ↵
  50. ibid., p.43. ↵
  51. Tim Midgley, The Manors of: Headley, Thornton, Scholesmoor, Breary Alwoodley & Clayton. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.181. Origins.net, York Marriage Bonds and Allegations Index 1613-1839 (Bothwick Institute). ↵
  52. Bothwick Institute, York Marriage Bonds and Allegations Index 1613-1839. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.135n. ↵
  53. John Jewell, The Tourist’s Companion or the History and Antiquities of Harewood in Yorkshire, Leeds, 1819. Copy of church inscription, p.43. ‘Lincoln’s Inn Fields: Nos. 55 and 56’, Survey of London: volume 3: St Giles-in-the-Fields, pt I: Lincoln’s Inn Fields. States year of birth to be 1699. ↵
  54. John Jewell, The Tourist’s Companion or the History and Antiquities of Harewood in Yorkshire, Copy of church inscription, p.43. ↵
  55. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). Father listed as Roundill Smithson. ↵
  56. John Jones, The History and Antiquities of Harewood: In the County of York, p.127. Church inscription. There is a problem with this inscription. It gives Mary (Maria) year of death as 1781, but her age as 84. The dating of the inscription may be mistaken and should read 1798. ↵
  57. ibid. ↵
  58. Of Stubhouse. ↵
  59. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The parish register of Harewood, Co. York, part 1, baptisms, 1614-1812, marriages, 1621 to 1812 Church of England. Parish Church of Harewood (Yorkshire). ↵
  60. John Jones, The History and Antiquities of Harewood: In the County of York, p.127.Church inscription. Died aged 80 (LXXX) years. ↵
  61. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53. ↵
  62. Father’s name noted only as Smithson. John was a salter, of Leeds (George R. Smithson) Mentioned as “the worthy and facetious Mr John Smithson, an eminent and wealthy salter” (R. G. Wilson, Gentlemen merchants: the merchant community in Leeds, 1700-1830, Manchester University Press ND, 1976, p.32). ↵
  63. George Denison Lumb, Registers of the Parish Church of Adel in the County of York 1606-1812, p.68. ↵
  64. Of Cawthorne. ↵
  65. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.66. York Dio. M. L. Bonds (9), 1714, Jan. 25. John Smithson of Leeds, aged 27, and Ann Woofenden, spinster, of Worcroft, parish of Cawthorne, aged 20. ↵
  66. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53: Will proved York England. Thomas Gent, The Ancient and Modern History of the Loyal Town of Rippon …, London, 1733, p.23. Tombs etc in St Peter’s Church Leeds. ↵
  67. Thomas Gent, The Ancient and Modern History of the Loyal Town of Rippon …, London, 1733, p.23.Tombs etc in St Peter’s Church Leeds. ↵
  68. Died in infancy. ↵
  69. Thomas Gent, The ancient and modern history of the loyal town of Rippon…, p.23. ↵
  70. Henry Smithson of Newton, Leeds, will proven York, May, 1698. Mentioned as founding a firm that was among the largest export houses in Leeds in the late 18th century (R. G. Wilson, Gentlemen merchants: the merchant community in Leeds, 1700-1830, Manchester University Press ND, 1976, p.32). ↵
  71. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53. ↵
  72. ibid. ↵
  73. ibid.: date of marriage settlement. ↵
  74. ibid., p.53. ↵
  75. Rector of Kirk Heaton, co. York, 1785-1836, inc. of Headingley 1782-1836: ‘there is a brass plate in the centre aisle of the current building remembering John Smithson who was Curate of Headingley (as yet there was no Vicar) for 54 years in 1782-1836, and his wife Ruth.’ (St Michael and All Angels Headingley: A short history and guide to the Church) ↵
  76. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53-54 ↵
  77. ibid. ↵
  78. ibid. ↵
  79. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.54. ↵
  80. ibid. ↵
  81. ibid. ↵
  82. ibid. ↵
  83. ibid. ↵
  84. ibid. ↵
  85. ibid., p.54: ‘ob. inf. æt. 6 months’. ↵
  86. ibid., p.54. ↵
  87. ibid. ↵
  88. ibid. ↵
  89. Samuel of the Crown Office. Tim Midgley, The Manors of: Headley, Thornton, Scholesmoor, Breary Alwoodley & Clayton. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.54. ↵
  90. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The register of the parish of Adel, in the county of York, from 1606 to 1812, and monumental inscriptions Church of England. Parish Church of Addle (Yorkshire). Gives year as 1684. George Denison Lumb, Registers of the Parish Church of Adel in the County of York 1606-1812, Thoresby Society, Vol.5, Leeds, 1895, p.69. ↵
  91. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The register of the parish of Adel, in the county of York, from 1606 to 1812, and monumental inscriptions Church of England. Parish Church of Addle (Yorkshire). George Denison Lumb, Registers of the Parish Church of Adel in the County of York 1606-1812, p.70. ↵
  92. Of Milnfield, Par. of Harewood (G. R. Smithson). Merchant (1744 Harrison Smithson agreement). ↵
  93. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The register of the parish of Adel, in the county of York, from 1606 to 1812, and monumental inscriptions Church of England. Parish Church of Addle (Yorkshire). George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family. Gives date as 1684. George Denison Lumb, Registers of the Parish Church of Adel in the County of York 1606-1812, p.70. ↵
  94. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.53. ↵
  95. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The register of the parish of Adel, in the county of York, from 1606 to 1812, and monumental inscriptions Church of England. Parish Church of Addle (Yorkshire). George Denison Lumb, Registers of the Parish Church of Adel in the County of York 1606-1812, p.71. ↵
  96. Harewood Estate Records, West Yorkshire Archive Service, WYL250/2/5a/5. Manor Court Records. ↵
  97. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.135. ↵
  98. London Apprenticeship Abstracts 1442-1850: 1670 – Smithson Robert, son of Robert, Snaith, Yorkshire, yeoman, to Henry Such, 2 Aug 1670, Turners’ Company. ↵
  99. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.138. ↵
  100. The Will of Henry Roundell of Leeds Mainerideinge. ↵
  101. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.81. ↵
  102. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, p.109. Probate date. See Will of Nicholas Smythson of Pomfrett, grocer, 5 Nov., 1648. ↵
  103. ibid., p.109-110. ↵
  104. ibid., p.109. ↵
  105. ibid. ↵
  106. ibid. ↵
  107. ibid. ↵
  108. It is claimed that this William Smithson was the draper of Leeds who made his will, dated 1661 in the 13th year of the reign of King Charles II. This claim is based on the name of his wife, Sarah; the identification of his brother Robert; and the naming of a daughter, Patience, after his sister.

    “Will of Wm Smithson of Leeds, Draper, dated 1661, 13 Chas. II. To John S. my eldest son and his heirs the Broadgates, rem”” to Wm S. my 2nd son; for default to Robert S. my 3rd and 4th son, if any; and if not, to right heirs of Wm Smithson. Also Carleton Cross Closes to John Smithson. Also house on Hooke, co. York. To Patience S. my eldest dr. Closes, etc., in the Lordship of Middleton. To Mercy S. my 2nd dr. land in Hunslet; to Sarah my 3rd dr.; to Lidia my 4th dr. Robert Smithson my brother. Sarah my wife. W. pr. 1680.”

    This differs from the belief held by George R. Smithson (p.43) that he was descended from ‘William Smithson of Newsham, who was a tenant under William Catherick, Esq., in the reign of Ed. VI., and of Anthony Catherick, Esq., in 28 Eliz’. If any William Smithson of Leeds were descended from this family, it may well be William Smithson of Headrow (or Upper Headrow), clothworker, who had amongst his children a Christopher, a common Christian name amongst the Newsham Smithsons. The existence of two William Smithsons in roughly the same area of Leeds at the same time makes untangling their families from the church records of the time a challenge. All care has been taken in reconstructing this William’s family, variously identified as ‘of Market Place’ or ‘of Headrow’, but caution is still required. ↵

  109. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.83. ↵
  110. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, pp.43-44. ↵
  111. ibid., pp.109-110. ↵
  112. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, Thoresby Society, Vol. 7, 1897, p.225. ↵
  113. ibid., p.64. ↵
  114. This individual, presumably a child of William Smithson, draper, appears to have died, given the birth of another William later and the identification of William as the second (surviving) son in William Smithson senior’s will. ↵
  115. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.82. ↵
  116. Bargain and sale for land in Hook zDDX31/22/103 15 Jul 1672. (These documents are held at East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Records Service, Former reference: DDX31/354), Contents: Parties: 1) Jane alias Jennett Dunn widow, Sarah Smithson widow, John, William and Robert Smithson drapers all of Leeds 2) Richard Godfrey of Hook yeoman Property: 9 acres land, 2 stangs on Hooke Moors and 1 beastgate in Hooke Pasture Consideration: £120 Witnesses: Henry and Sarah Smithaon, George Briggs, Robart Newmarch, William Gibson, Richard Godfrey, Edward Baley (and others illegible). ↵
  117. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.77. ↵
  118. A good deal of confusion surrounds the birth and baptism dates of this individual. William Smithson senior’s will identifies William as his second (surviving) son. However, there are multiple records of birth and baptisms for a William who could be identified as the draper William Smithson’s son.The first William recorded and transcribed here appears to have died. This entry for William is the second William recorded. Subsequent records are: 7 Feb 1650/51: born – William, son of William Smithson of Market Place (The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, p.84); 15 Feb 1650/51: baptised at St Johns – William, son of William Smithson of Market Place (Parish Church of Leeds, p.84). This child William may be the son of William Smithson of Upper Headrow (usual address of the clothworker) who was buried on 13 May 1656 (Parish Church of Leeds, p.389). William is mentioned in a record relating to a Bargain and sale for land in Hook zDDX31/22/103 15 Jul 1672 (These documents are held at East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Records Service; Former reference: DDX31/354), Contents: Parties: 1) Jane alias Jennett Dunn widow, Sarah Smithson widow, John, William and Robert Smithson drapers all of Leeds 2) Richard Godfrey of Hook yeoman Property: 9 acres land, 2 stangs on Hooke Moors and 1 beastgate in Hooke Pasture Consideration: £120 Witnesses: Henry and Sarah Smithaon, George Briggs, Robart Newmarch, William Gibson, Richard Godfrey, Edward Baley (and others illegible) ↵
  119. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.90. ↵
  120. ibid., p.99. ↵
  121. ibid. ↵
  122. ibid. ↵
  123. ibid. ↵
  124. Robert Smithson became a grocer in London and made his will in 1717. ↵
  125. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.241. ↵
  126. ibid. ↵
  127. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, pp.43-44. ↵
  128. Sir William Dugdale (edited John William Clay), Dugdale’s Visitation of Yorkshire, with additions: Parts 8-10, W. Pollard & Co., 1907, Original from Princeton University, Digitized Google Books 30 Apr 2009 (Snippet view: requires checking with original source). ↵
  129. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, pp.43-44. ↵
  130. ibid. ↵
  131. ibid. ↵
  132. ibid. ↵
  133. ibid. ↵
  134. ibid. ↵
  135. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.248. ↵
  136. ibid. ↵
  137. ibid. ↵
  138. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.256. ↵
  139. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.267. ↵
  140. ibid. ↵
  141. ibid., p.280. ↵
  142. ibid. ↵
  143. ibid., p.392. ↵
  144. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (IGI). The Registers of the parish church of Leeds (Lumb, George Denison). Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.288. ↵
  145. ibid. ↵
  146. Anon., The Registers of the Parish Church of Leeds, from 1639-1667, p.295. ↵
  147. ibid., p.446. ↵
  148. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.86. ↵
  149. Probably the grocer of York (son of Jane Empson of Gowle widow, deceased.) mentioned in the following document (held at East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Records Service): Bargain and sale for land in Hook, zDDX31/22/102, 2 May 1637. ↵
  150. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.182. ↵
  151. ibid., p.92. ↵
  152. George R. Smithson (Rev. W. Ball Wright (ed.)), Genealogical Notes & Memoirs of the Smithson Family, London, 1906, p.109. ↵
  153. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.96. ↵
  154. Martin Headley, son of Charles Headley of Snaith, mercer and vintner, who was living in 1644, by Ann, daughter of Hugh Beverley of Rawcliffe, was baptized 14th November, 1622, and buried 12th April, 1687. He married at Wakefield, 11th March, 1651-2, Roger Dodsworth being the officiating minister, Sarah Smythson of Snaith, who was buried 3rd April, 1658. He appears as steward of the Manor Court of Snaith in 1654 ; and became mayor of Leeds in 1675, having married Rosamond, daughter of Sir Thomas Bland of Kippax, Knight, by Rosamond, daughter of Francis Neville of Chevet, Esq. (Thoresby’s Leeds, p. 90. Diary L 171-201. XL 422-423.) In his will, dated 14th January, 1686-7, and proved 24th April, 1687, he names his wife, Mary, who was brought from York, and buried near her husband, 24st May, 1689. He calls himself “of Hunslet Layne, in ye county of York, gentleman,”. ↵
  155. Robinson, Charles Best (Norcliffe, Charles Best), History of the priory & peculiar of Snaith in the county of York, p.166. ↵
  156. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.188. Robinson, Charles Best (Norcliffe, Charles Best), History of the priory & peculiar of Snaith in the county of York, p.166. ↵
  157. Robinson, Charles Best (Norcliffe, Charles Best), History of the priory & peculiar of Snaith in the county of York, p.147. ↵
  158. ibid., p.166. ↵
  159. The placement of James Smythson as Robert Smythson’s brother is conjectural but based on the almost simultaneous appearance of these two Smythson’s in the Snaith district (which did not have a history of this family prior to their arrival – see note on brother Robert), Robert’s use of James for one of his children and the close proximity of the brothers – one at Heck and the other at Balne (Bawne). ↵
  160. Brigg, William, trans., The Parish Registers of Snaith Co. York. Part II Burial, 1537-1656, p.180. ↵
  161. William Brigg (trans), The parish registers of Snaith, Co. York: pt. 1. Baptisms, 1558-1657, Marriages, 1537-1657, p.167. Marriage 1611 Apr. 21 James Smythson & Mathew Pinder of Bawne. ↵
  162. ibid., p.72. Bapt 1611 Oct. 6 Alice Smithsonn do. of James Smithsonn of Bawne. ↵
  163. ibid., p.179. Marr 1636/7 Feb.2 Francis Browne and Alice Smythson of Hecke. ↵
  164. ibid., p.74. Bapt 1612 Jan The xxiiij”^ daie Thomas Smytheson sonne of James (of) Heck. ↵
  165. Brigg, William, trans., The Parish Registers of Snaith Co. York. Part II Burial, 1537-1656, p.118. ↵