This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dick, Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ReC.2ACI/2778 Message Board Post: Descendants of Unknown Dick Generation No. 1 1. UNKNOWN1 DICK Children of UNKNOWN DICK are: 2. i. JAMES2 DICK, b. Abt. 1750, Banff, Scotland; d. February 1852. ii. ANN DICK. Generation No. 2 2. JAMES2 DICK (UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1750 in Banff, Scotland, and died February 1852. He married ELSPET SINCLAIR August 22, 1763 in Kirk of Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland. She was born in Banff, Scotland. Notes for JAMES DICK: In 1783 Jannet WISEMAN, Servant to James DICK Vintner in Banff, married a George Paterson. James DICK Innkeeper, Banff, was a Witness to the Baptism of Margaret Lumsden, father William, a farmer in Ribora Forglen, & wife, Isobel Spence. (Film 990817) In the 8 April 1850, Isabella lawful dau., of James DICK Slater in Banff, & wife Louisa SHAND, Bap. ( probable son or Grandson of the james Dick Vintner. ) from film 990816 Burial, 30 Feb. 1852, James DICK son of ? JMlie. More About JAMES DICK and ELSPET SINCLAIR: Marriage: August 22, 1763, Kirk of Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland Children of JAMES DICK and ELSPET SINCLAIR are: 3. i. MARGARET3 DICK, b. Abt. 1774, Banff, Scotland. ii. ELIZABETH DICK, b. 1769. Notes for ELIZABETH DICK: On baptism records it states that Elizabeth was named after her grandmother, Elizabeth Gaul. Witnesses were James Taylor and William Saunders. iii. ELSPET DICK, b. 1772. Notes for ELSPET DICK: Baptised Mary 6, 1772. Witnessed by George Robertson (Schoolmaster) and Patrick ? (Merchant in Banff) iv. WILLIAM DICK, b. 1779. Notes for WILLIAM DICK: Baptism witnessed by William Byres and William King v. ANNE DICK, b. 1767. Notes for ANNE DICK: Baptised April 1, 1767, daughter of James Dick, Jewler, and Elspet Sinclair. Named after Ann Dick, the child's Aunt. Witnesses were James Boat Taylor and Peter Grant. (All baptisms on Film 990816) vi. JAMES DICK, b. December 08, 1775, Banff, Scotland. Generation No. 3 3. MARGARET3 DICK (JAMES2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1774 in Banff, Scotland. She married ROBERT THOMAS SMITH April 19, 1794 in Kirk of Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland. He was born Abt. 1774 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Notes for MARGARET DICK: Baptised Janary 12, 1774. Father listed as James Dick, Vintner, and Elspet Sinclair. She was named after a Miss Peggy. Witnesses were James Byres, James Mitchel Dystra, and James Shand Notes for ROBERT THOMAS SMITH: In the Old Parrish Records it states that Robert Smith, a merchant in Aberdeen, married Margaret Dick, daughter of James Dick, a Wine Merchant (Vintner) in Banff. On early birth records of Robert's children, Robert is listed as a merchant and then later as a farmer. Finally, he is listed as a Custom and Excise Officer. One record says he is Mr. Robert Smith, merchant of Smithfield. According to some of national archives of Scotland, Robert was made bankrupt in 1804, which may explain the changes in occupation. The archives state: Robert Smith, merchant, Aberdeen, Sederunt Book Date 1807-1808 Extent 58pp Description Trustee: John Catto, merchant, Aberdeen. Bankrupt formerly in brewing concern Robert Smith and Company, bankrupt in 1804. Inventory of household furniture, crop, livestock and utensils on farm of Smithfield. More About ROBERT SMITH and MARGARET DICK: Marriage: April 19, 1794, Kirk of Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland Children of MARGARET DICK and ROBERT SMITH are: i. ROBERT4 SMITH, b. January 1797. More About ROBERT SMITH: Christening: February 16, 1797 - St. Nicholas ii. JEAN SMITH, b. February 1798. More About JEAN SMITH: Christening: February 28, 1798 - St. Nicholas iii. JAMES SMITH, b. December 1802. More About JAMES SMITH: Christening: December 13, 1802 - St. Nicholas iv. ALEXANDER SMITH, b. October 1807. More About ALEXANDER SMITH: Christening: February 04, 1804 - St. Nicholas v. SYDNEY WILLIAM CALDWELL SMITH, b. January 1809, Aberdeen, Scotland; m. MARGARET ELIZABETH ANDERSON; b. 1809, South Carolina. Notes for SYDNEY WILLIAM CALDWELL SMITH: Came to U.S. at either the Captain or 1st Mate. More About SYDNEY WILLIAM CALDWELL SMITH: Christening: February 27, 1809, Kirk of St. Nicholas in Aberdeen Scotland Immigration: 1840, Scotland to South Carolina vi. ELIZABETH SMITH, b. April 1810. More About ELIZABETH SMITH: Christening: April 11, 1810 - St. Nicholas vii. MARY SMITH, b. May 1813. More About MARY SMITH: Christening: May 25, 1813 - St. Nicholas