Abel Smith (1714-1756)

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Abel Smith

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birth1714 - Deal ADM 107/3
Baptism11.9.1714 - Deal CSORN
First Known Service2.5.1733CSORN
FatherCornelius Smith (d.1769)ref:719
MotherElizabeth Bowlesref:719
WifeMaryPROB11
Last Known Service1.9.1749CSORN
Date of Death12.5.1756CSORN
Will Probated1.6.1756, PROB 11/823/64

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
20.1.1740/41 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/3/408RNLPC
19.2.1740/41 Lieutenant ADM 6/15/382CSORN
2.6.174321.6.1743Otter (14), Commander and Commanding OfficerBWAS-1714
22.1.1745/46 Captain ADM 6/17/47CSORN
22.1.1745/4612.6.1746Surprise (24), Captain and Commanding Officer ADM 6/17/47ADM 6/17
13.6.174615.1.1747/48Chatham (50), Captain and Commanding Officer ADM 6/17/116BWAS-1603
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