John Smith was born at Derby and baptised 4 Jan 1705 at Derby St Werburgh, parents John Smith and Elizabeth Walker. He married Jane Wardle 22 Feb 1723 at Derby St Werburgh. In the marriage certificate, he was described as being from Scropton (about 12 m SW of Derby, 6m NW of Burton). He died 25 Sep 1726 at Sudbury (2m Scropton).