The parsonage of Rev. Benjamin Woodbridge was given to son Daniel Treat Smith as renumeration for the care and support of daughter Molly Woodbridge during her lifetime.

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“Daniel Smith united with the Woodbridge church, Dec. 26,
1742. From him descended Daniel Smith, 2nd, and a grand-
son of his was Daniel Treat Smith. He was an influential
member of the church and society. The house and farm which
belonged to Mr. Woodbridge was given to him on condi-
tion that he would support and care for Molly Woodbridge
during her life. It was his custom to go to New Haven every
Saturday, and before he started, he would say to Miss Wood-
bridge, to whom tradition says he was honorable and attentive
to her wants, " Molly, what shall I get for you to-day ? " her
reply would be, " Half a pint for Sunday." He was a man
of large influence in the town, and greatly respected for his
moral worth. He was a blacksmith by trade, and at four
o'clock Saturday afternoon his hands laid aside all work in his
shop, and were called into the house, to wash and prepare for
the Sabbath. The calling in his workmen at four o'clock to
get ready for the Sabbath, not only illustrates the strict Puritan
character of Mr. Smith, but also, the old Puritan custom of
keeping Saturday night.”
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Daniel Smith
BIRTH
23 Jan 1748
Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
DEATH
19 May 1835 (aged 87)
BURIAL
Milford Side Cemetery
Woodbridge, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA Show Map
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The son of Dow and Kezia (Barker) Smith
Source: Families if Ancient New Haven, Vol VII, pg 1652

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aged 87 years

Family Members
Spouse



Thankful Smith Smith
1746–1837

Children



Susannah Smith Smith
1775–1822




Daniel Treat Smith
1779–1834




Anna Smith Bronson
1780–1840




Minor Smith
1783–1831




Betsy Smith Peck
1787–1877