Historedia
Person

John Smith

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1616–1835

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Smith, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Publication of A Description of New England

    1616

    Role: Author

    1. 1616 · UnspecifiedPublication

      John Smith's work was published in 1616, portraying a fertile land of abundant resources based on his Virginia experiences.

  2. Demerara rebellion of 1823

    1823–1824

    Role: Missionary whose death influenced abolition debate

    1. 18-20 August 1823 · Demerara-EssequiboUprising

      Enslaved people in Demerara-Essequibo rose up on 18 August 1823, involving between 9,000 and 12,000 participants.

    2. 22 September 1823 · Court-martial in DemeraraCourt-martial

      Court-martial proceedings resulted in sentences, including death for Jack, following the suppression of the rebellion.

    3. 19 January 1824 · DemeraraMartial law lifted

      Martial law in Demerara was lifted on 19 January 1824, following the suppression and reprisals.

  3. Last execution for homosexual acts in England: Pratt and Smith at Newgate

    1835

    Role: Executed prisoner

    1. August–September 1835 · LondonArrest and Trial

      Pratt and Smith were arrested in August 1835 after being observed in a rented room. They were tried in September at the Central Criminal Court before Baron Gurney.

    2. 27 November 1835 · Newgate PrisonExecution at Newgate

      Pratt and Smith were hanged outside Newgate Prison on 27 November 1835, marking the last capital punishment for sodomy in England.

Sources

  1. A Description of New England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Demerara rebellion of 1823 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
  3. James Pratt and John Smith Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-08