Sir John Smith, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Smith, 1st Baronet FRS FSA (1744 – 1807) was an important person in England during the 1700s. He held a special role called High Sheriff of Dorset and was the first in his family to be given the title of Baronet. This title was passed down through his family.
Sir John Smith's Life Story
Sir John Smith was born in 1744. His family lived in a place called Sydling St Nicholas in Dorset, England. His father was Henry Smith from New Windsor, and his mother was Mary Hill.
In 1773, Sir John became a member of two important groups. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a group for top scientists. He also became a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, a group that studies history and old things.
He was given the special title of Baronet on June 1, 1774. A Baronet is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in the family. Before that, in 1772, he served as the High Sheriff of Dorset. The High Sheriff was a very old and important local official, responsible for keeping peace and order in the county.
Sir John Smith married Elizabeth Curtis on February 18, 1768. She was the daughter of Robert Curtis. After Elizabeth passed away in 1796, he later married Anna Eleonora Morland. Sir John's grandson, Sir William Marriott Smith-Marriott, 4th Baronet, later added the name "Marriott" to the family name.
