John L. Smyth

b. 24 January 1794, d. 20 August 1861
  • John L. Smyth was born on 24 January 1794 in Bedford County, Virginia.
  • He married Sarah Caldwell Teague, daughter of Elijah Teague and Sarah Morgan, circa 1824.
  • John L. Smyth became a widower at the 10 August 1848 death of his wife Sarah Caldwell Teague.
  • Benton (later Calhoun) County, Alabama, 26 November1857: Final settlement by John Smyth as Guardian of his minor children: Thomas V. Smyth, Elias B. Smyth and John B. Smyth. Annual settlement for Joshua J. Smyth, Sarah M. Smyth, Daniel I. Smyth and Josephine H. Smyth. Mentions $37.14 each received on June 12, 1854 from Joshua Teague, Administrator of the estate of Elijah Teague, deceased.
  • John L. Smyth died on 20 August 1861 at age 67.
  • He was interred at Davistown Cemetery, Old Davisville, Calhoun County, Alabama.
  • A single grave marker identifies the graves of Sarah Caldwell Teague and John L. Smyth . There also are earlier separate markers at both of their graves.
  • Last Edited: 9 Apr 2011

Family: Sarah Caldwell Teague b. 18 March 1800, d. 10 August 1848