The following deed is an abstract of a more lenghly deed from Archibald Smith, son of Archibald Smith d. 1761, to John Byrd, what has been omitted is mainly the description of the property & the lengthy recitals of I have hereby, bargained, sold, alienated, enfeoffed & confirmed... Somerset County, Maryland Deeds L:103-105 Archibald Smith to John Byrd This Indenture made this 23rd day of November in the year of our Lord 1797 between Archibald Smith of Somerset County and State of Maryland of the one part and John Byrd of the same place of the other part. Witneseth that the sound Archibald Smith for and in consideration of the sum of 650 pounds current money of the state aforsaid to him in hand paid by the said John Byrd at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the recei[t whereof is hereby acknowledged and the said John Byrd his heirs executors administrators and assingsby these presents hath sold unto the said John Byrd his heirs and assigns two tracts of land situate lying and being in Somerset County and State aforsaid. Bounded limited and described as followeth: One tract or part of tract or parcel of land it being part of a tract of land called Plumpton Saltash containing and now laid out for 200 Acres & 19 Perches be the same more or less. Also, one other tract or parcel of land called Cordwinder's [Cordwainer's } Lott originally surveyed for Thomas Cox situate lying and being in the county aforsaid between a tract of land called Cox's Advice and a tract of land called Plumpton Saltash containing and laid out for 50 Acres of land be the same more or less. Archibald Smith or his heirs likewise against all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming or shall hereafter lay claim to the lands or any part thereof by or under John Smith or his heirs shall and will forever warrant and forever defend by these presents. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above written. Archibald his A mark Smith Be it remembered that Archibald Smith did acknowledge to be his act and deed and the lands and premises mentioned to be the right and title of the within named John Byrd. Also came Esther the wife of Archibald Smith before us and did relinquish all her right and title of dower of and unto the said lands unto the said John Byrd. Wellston Jas Bench _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009

The following document given in full, is a power of Attorney from Archibald Smith, son of Archibald Smith who d. 1761 and was given to his son Joshua Smith. This shows that Archibald Smith had migrated to Laurens Co. South Carolina by 1802. Note: Joshua Smith, son of Archibald Smith is mentioned in the Will of his Uncle, John Smith d. 1793 Somerset Co., Md. Worcestor County, Maryland Deeds V:47-48 Power of Attorney from Archibald Smith to Joshua Smith South Carolina Laurence [Laurens] County} Know all men by these presents that I Archable Smith of the COunty aforsaid do by these presents constiture and appoint and in my room and stead do place my son Joshua Smith of the county and state aforsaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my un to recieve by all lawfull ways and means. To sue for and recover any sum or sums of money and in my name and place to give sufficient discharges and acquitances for any some of money when recieved and hereby I do authorize my said attorney to do and transact all any any other thing or thins act or acts deed or deeds in my name and for my un and I do also hereby authorize my said attoeny to amploy any practicing Lawyer in my name and for my use to prosecute any cause or suit my said attorney may think neccessary to commence in any Court of Law for the moeny or any sum or sums of money that may be due or owing to me. I do by these presents further authorize my said attorney for me and in my place and for my use to sell at privately or publick date as he may think most condusive to my interest all the land or lands that may be unsold. NB {Notae Bene}, that I place Joshua Smmith in purpose but in case my other attorney shall de deceased or ill able to do ths same. Archabald his A mark Smith Test. David McGee Ekisha Mitchell April the 227th day Anno Domini 1802 then was delivered unto me the Subscribor the foregoing power of attorney in order to be enrolled amongst the records of Worcestor County which said Power of Attorney is accordingly recorded among the same records in Liber V folio 47 & 48. John C. Handy Clk. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_012009