Biography of David William Smith 1st Baronet 1764-1837
On 04 Sep 1764 David William Smith 1st Baronet was born to Colonel John Smith and Anne Waylen.
In 1779 David William Smith 1st Baronet (age 14) was commissioned an ensign in the 5th Foot (later the Northumberland Regiment).
In 1788 David William Smith 1st Baronet (age 23) and Anne O'Reilly were married. They had eight children together. He rejoined the 5th Foot from marriage leave when it was posted to Detroit under his father's command in 1790.
In 1795 [his father] Colonel John Smith died.
In 1803 David William Smith 1st Baronet (age 38) and Mary Tyler were married. They had one daughter together.
Around 1804 [his daughter] Hannah Smith was born to David William Smith 1st Baronet (age 39) and [his wife] Mary Tyler.
In 1821 David William Smith 1st Baronet (age 56) was created 1st Baronet Smith of Pickering in Canada.
On 09 May 1837 David William Smith 1st Baronet (age 72) died. Baronet Smith of Pickering in Canada extinct.
On 04 Aug 1860 [his former wife] Mary Tyler died.
Edward Tylee of Oxford Square and [his daughter] Hannah Smith were married.
Father: Colonel John Smith
David William Smith 1st Baronet
GrandFather: William Waylen of Rowde Hill
Mother: Anne Waylen