George Smith of Exeter was born to John Smith and Alice Muttleberry.
On 30th September 1572 George Smith of Exeter and Joan Walker were married.
Before 1581 [his father] John Smith died.
In or before 1581 [his father] John Smith and [his mother] Alice Muttleberry were married.
In 1583 George Smith of Exeter was appointed Sheriff of Exeter.
In 1584 George Smith of Exeter rebuilt his Exeter townhouse at a cost of £1000.
In 1586 George Smith of Exeter was appointed Mayor of Exeter.
In 1597 George Smith of Exeter was appointed Mayor of Exeter.
In 1598 George Smith of Exeter and Grave Viell were married.
In 1604 George Smith of Exeter was elected MP Exeter.
In 1604 [his son-in-law] Thomas Monck [aged 33] and [his daughter] Elizabeth Smith were married.
On 12th June 1604 George Smith of Exeter was knighted at Greenwich, Kent [Map].
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In 1607 George Smith of Exeter was appointed Mayor of Exeter.
In 1618 [his son-in-law] Bevil Grenville [aged 22] and [his daughter] Grace Smith were married. They were fourth cousin once removed.
On 21st March 1619 George Smith of Exeter died. He was buried at Exeter Cathedral [Map].
In 1645 [his former wife] Grave Viell died.
[his daughter] Grace Smith was born to George Smith of Exeter and Grave Viell. She married 1618 her fourth cousin once removed Bevil Grenville and had issue.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Smith was born to George Smith of Exeter and Joan Walker. She married 1604 Thomas Monck and had issue.
father: John Smith
Grandfather: Alexander Muttleberry of Jordans in Somerset
mother: Alice Muttleberry