Chiliab Smith

     Chiliab was born in 1635 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. He was the son of Lieutenant Samuel Smith and Elizabeth Smythe. Chiliab married Hannah Hitchcock on 2 October 1661 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹ Chileab followed in his father's and brother's footsteps in holding offices in the town of Hadley. He apparently was an influenctial force in the community and properous as well. Unfortunately little is recorded of him other than the offices he held and on the tax roles.¹ Chiliab departed this life on Wednesday, 7 March 1731 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.