Capt. Hendrick Smock was born on 25. Oct. 1749 at Ancestral home near, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of
John Smock and
Elizabeth Covenhoven. Capt. Hendrick Smock was a Captain in the Revolutionary Army. He held the position of member of NJ Provincial Assembly. He married
Sarah Lane, daughter of
Aaron Lane and
Sarah Covenhoven, on 8. Nov. 1780, her cousin; They had five children.
Capt. Hendrick Smock left a will in 1814 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
[To] wife, Sarah, horses and chair, one room with fireplace, firewood, looking glass, the negro girl, Lyd, 2 beds and bedding, household goods as she chooses; also $600 to be at her disposal. Eldest daughter, Elizabeth (wife of Peter P. Schenck), Sarah (wife of Tunis D. DuBois), Jane, (wife of Joseph Vanderveer), and Ann (wife of John Conover), each $1000, deducting thereof anything heretofore advance. Each legacy to be paid as they reach the age of 28. I have heretofore provided for two eldest sons, John and Aaron. To 3rd son, Garret, and the 4th son, Hendrick, all residue of my estate not disposed of. Garret to have 2/3 of benefit of said estate until Hendrick is 21, and then to be divided equally. Executors--three sons, John, Aaron and Garret. Witnesses--Aaron Pitney, Garrit G. Vanderveer, James Covert.
He died on 25. Mar. 1814 at age 64.