Benjamin Smith

Summary

Benjamin Smith is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Goose Creek^[2]. He was born on 1717^[3]. He passed away in Newport^[4]. He died on 1770^[5]. He worked as a merchant^[6], politician^[7], and slave trader^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Benjamin Smith's place of birth was Goose Creek^[2].
• Benjamin Smith died in Newport^[4].
• Benjamin Smith was born on 1717^[3].
• Benjamin Smith was born on September 2, 1717^[10].
• Benjamin Smith died on 1770^[5].
• Benjamin Smith died on July 23, 1770^[11].
• Burial took place at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery^[12].
• Benjamin Smith's father was Thomas Smith^[13].
• Benjamin Smith's mother was Sabina Smith^[14].
• Among Benjamin Smith's spouses was Mary Wragg^[15].
• A child of Benjamin Smith was William L. Smith^[16].
• A child of Benjamin Smith was Judith Smith^[17].
• A child of Benjamin Smith was Susannah Elliott^[18].
• A child of Benjamin Smith was Thomas Loughton Smith^[19].
• Benjamin Smith held citizenship in British North America^[20].
• Benjamin Smith held citizenship in Province of South Carolina^[21].
• Benjamin Smith's professions included merchant^[6].
• Benjamin Smith worked as a politician^[7].
• Benjamin Smith worked as a slave trader^[8].
• Benjamin Smith is recorded as male^[22].
• Benjamin Smith's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Benjamin Smith's family name is recorded as Smith^[24].
• Benjamin Smith's given name is recorded as Benjamin^[25].
• Benjamin Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[26].
• Benjamin Smith's P14921 is recorded as benjamin-smith^[27].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Smith was born in Goose Creek^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1717^[3] and September 2, 1717^[10]. His father was Thomas Smith^[13]. His mother was Sabina Smith^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant^[6], politician^[7], and slave trader^[8].

Personal Life

Benjamin Smith was married to Mary Wragg^[15]. Children include William L. Smith^[16], a politician^[28], 1758–1812^[29], of United States^[30]; Judith Smith^[17], 1762–1820^[31]; Susannah Elliott^[18], 1754–1808^[32]; and Thomas Loughton Smith^[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1770^[5] and July 23, 1770^[11]. Benjamin Smith passed away in Newport^[4]. Burial took place at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[9]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Smith born?

Benjamin Smith was born in Goose Creek^[2].

Where did Benjamin Smith die?

Benjamin Smith died in Newport^[4].

Who were Benjamin Smith's parents?

Benjamin Smith's father was Thomas Smith^[13]. Benjamin Smith's mother was Sabina Smith^[14].

Who was Benjamin Smith married to?

Benjamin Smith's spouses include Mary Wragg^[15].

What did Benjamin Smith do for work?

Benjamin Smith worked as merchant^[6], politician^[7], and slave trader^[8].