John Smith was born about 1623 in Co. Lancs, England. He signed a will on 10 Dec 1676. He died on 29 Apr 1678. His estate was probated on 25 Jul 1678. He was a quartermaster. He was married to Katherine Morrel on 1 Aug 1647 in Roxbury, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.

Katherine Morrel was born about 1620 in Roxbury, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. She died on 17 Jul 1710 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. Children were:

i. Elizabeth Smith was baptized on 19 Dec 1647.
ii. Anna Smith was baptized on 7 Sep 1651.
iii. Mary Smith was baptized on 17 Jun 1655.
iv. John Smith was baptized on 12 Oct 1656.
v. Waitstill Smith.
vi. Samuel Smith was born on 18 Mar 1659.
vii. Deliverance Smith was born on 21 Jan 1660.
viii. Samuel Smith was born on 26 Dec 1662.
ix. Sarah Smith was born on 9 Apr 1665.
x. Abigail Smith was born on 31 Aug 1668.
xi. Joseph Smith was born on 30 May 1671. He died about Jun 1671.