Herrick, Smith 1807 NY
I am seeking information on Smith Herrick, born in NY 03/16/1807.He married Clarissa Van Dyck and had 3 children, Eugene,& Lucretia died young; and Florence Mary Rankin Herrick, lived to old age.They lived on Mackinaw Island for awhile (Florence was born there)as Smith was paymaster to the Indians. He then moved his family to Californa, was one of the 49ers.Smith died in California 11/17/1860.I would like information on his parents and siblings.