Keturah P Gavitt

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c1827 BIRTH: Keturah P. Gavitt born about 1827 [no birthdate or place shown], estimated birth year based on older sibling

1847 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Keturah P. Gavitt md 22 September 1847, Peleg Saunders.[shows Keturah V]

Keturah married Peleg Saunders 22 Sep 1847, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Peleg was born 16 Oct 1820; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Alice Saunders was born 6 Jul 1854; died Yes, date unknown.

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1791 BIRTH: Benejah Gavitt born 20 June 1791 [no place shown]

1824 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Benejah Gavitt md 29 February 1824, his second cousin, Rhoda Gavitt (24 iv), daughter of Sylvester and Deturah (Pendleton).

1850 CENSUS: RI,Washington-Westerly: A/C Image 68, Dw 409/411:
GAVITT, Benajah 59/RI farmer [2000]; Peleg SAUNDERS 28/RI-mariner; Keturah 25/RI;
Rhoda 2/RI; Harriett 17/RI

1858 DEATH: Benejah died 27 July 1858 [no place shown]

Benajah married Rhoda Gavitt 29 Feb 1824, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Rhoda (daughter of Sylvester Gavitt and Keturah Pendleton) was born 28 Mar 1795, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 20 Jun 1833; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

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1795 BIRTH: Rhoda Gavitt born 28 March 1795 [no place shown]

1824 MARRIAGE: RI, Westerly-Westerly: Rhoda Gavitt md 29 February 1824, her second cousin, Benajah Gavitt (43)f. v., son of Col. John (22) and Desire (Wilcox)

1833 DEATH: Rhoda Gavitt died 20 June 1833 [no place shown]

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1744 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: John Gavitt born 13 July 1744

1773 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: John Gavitt md Desire Wilcox 28 Dec 1773

1815 PROBATE: RI,Washington Co Births from Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, John, Col. (SAR) had widow Desire (who owned 1/7 of certain land late belonging to Joseph Willcox, dec) and children Jospeh, Benajah, Keturah, Mary, Daniel L., Thankful, Samuel & David Lee 14-21 in 1815 mprs 14 Dec 1815 to 26 Mar 1852 We 2B:142-146; 4B:219, 339."

BEF 1840: Gen of RI Families pg 471: "22. Col. John Gavitt... of Westerly RI... married Desire Wilcox... living with her son Benajah in 1840 and drawing a pension."

John married Desire Wilcox 28 Dec 1773, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Desire was born 1754; died 9 Oct 1842, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1754 BIRTH: Desire Wilcox born 1754 [no place shown], daughter of Joseph Wilcox & Mary Burdick

1773 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Desire Wilcox, of Charlestown md John Gavitt 28 Dec 1773, son of Joseph and Thankful Ross Gavitt of Westerly.

1815 WILL, DEATH of husband: RI,Washington-Westerly: "Pgs 142-143,146. 14 Dec 1815. Desire Gavit widow of Col John Gavit late of We dec requested that her 2 sons Joseph Gavit of Ch & Benajah Gavit of We might have adm. The Admrs presented a discharge from the other heirs of the deceased signed by: Joseph Babcock, Keturah Babcock, George Babcock, Mary Babcock, Thankful Gavit, Samuel Gavit, & Daniel Lee Gavit the last 14-21 under the guardianship of his brother Samuel."

1838 MILITARY PENSION: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Selected Final Pension Payment Vouchers RI, pg 106: "Wash DC 9 April 1838, pension claim, Desire Gavit, widow of John Gavit captain in Rev. Westerly... 27 Feb 1843, Court of Probate accepted evidence that Desire Gavit died at Westerly 9 Oct 1842, appointed Elias Saunders res of Westerly administrator... 17 Dec 1851, claim for military service, Desire Gavit dec'd left children: Joseph, Bennajah, Daniel Lee, Keturah Babcock, Mary Babcock payable to Elias Saunders... Desire Gavit resided at Westerly more than ten years before her death...

1839 PROBATE: RI,Washington-Westerly: [RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 265: "Pgs 219-221. 2 Sep 1839. Desire Gavitt widow of John Gavitt late of We dec is old & needs a guardian. The following children of John & Desire Gavitt are mentioned: Joseph Gavitt, Benajah Gavitt & Mary Babcock. Elias Saunders of We apptd her guardian with Joseph Gavitt of Ch & Benajah Gavitt of We as surities. Keturah Gavitt daughter of Joseph Gavitt is also mentioned. An inventory of Mrs Desire Gavitt included 1/7 part of lot of land that was Joseph Wilcox' late of Ch dec. Desire Gavitt was a pensioner of the U.S, and died at We 9 Oct 1842 and Elias Saunders of We was apptd Admr of her estate. Pgs 336-340. 5 receipts 8 Jan 1852 to 26 Mar 1852 in the form: Recd of Elias Saunders Admr Est of Desire Gavit dec $278.36 in full for my part of pension money, signed by: Joseph Gavit, Daniel L. Gavit, Benajah Gavit. The 4th receipt has in addition to pension money estate of my Mother Desire Gavit late of We dec Signed: Mary Babcock. 5th receipt has: pension lately collected as heirs at law of Keturah Babcock deceased, daughter of sd Desire Gavitt. Signed: William G Briggs, Maria M. Briggs, Luther A Palmer, Rhoda A Palmer."

1840 HISTORY: Gen of RI Families pg 471: "22. Col John Gavitt... married... Desire Wilcox, ... living with her son Benajah in 1840 and drawing a pension."

1842 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Desire Wilcox Gavitt died 9 October 1842.

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1755 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Sylvester Gavitt born 1755

1781 MARRIAGE #1: Sylvester Gavitt md 30 September 1781, Sarah Babcock, daugher of Col., James and Content [no place shown]

1788 MARRIAGE #2: Sylvester Gavitt md 16 March 1788, Keturah Pendleton, daughter of Col. William and Mary [no place shown]

1795 HISTORY: Film 0930813, pg 464 Vol 4 1779-1819: "Town meeting held at dwelling house of Sylvester Gavit, Esq, first deputy...

HISTORY: Gen of RI Families Vol 1 pg 472: "Sylvester Gavitt was town treasurer of Westerly and a delegate to the Rhode Island General Assembly."

1829 DEATH: Sylvester Gavitt died1 May 1829 [no place shown]

1829-1936 PROBATE: RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 165 (abstracts of Westerly RI Wills): "Pgs 331-339, 444-449, 484-488, WeP 4:45-47. Sylvester GAVIT late of We deceased intestate. His [former] wife may have been a daughter of William & Margaret Champlin, see pgs 484-488, 4 May 1829. 2 Nov 1830. 30 May 1831. 27 Feb 1832. 11 Sep 1836. Sylvester Gavit left the following children: Louisa or Lois Barber widow of Peleg S. Barber late of We dec, Sarah Carr wife of Robert R. Carr of Newport, Rhoda Gavit wife of Benajah Gavit of We [bu 11 Se[ 1836 Benajah Gavit drew Lot #6 in the right of his minor children], Sylvester Gavit, Charles P. Gavit, William P. Gavit, and Isaac P. Gavit of We. Re the Champlin connection one notes in the division of the real estate of Sylvester Gavit late of We dec among his several heirs that his land included the homestead farm, one Lot on the Champlin farm, & one lot down by Sanford Sisson."

Sylvester married Keturah Pendleton 16 Mar 1788, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Keturah was born 25 Jan 1761; died 15 May 1819, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Thompson Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

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1761 BIRTH: Keturah Pendleton born 25 Jan 1761 [no place shown], daughter of Col. William and Mary

1785 PROBATE of father: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 14, pg 148: "PENDLETON, William, of We, yeoman, Col. Will dated 18 Aug 1785, proved 30 Oct 1786, pgs 576-578. Mentions: Wife Mary Pendleton. Sons William Pendleton, Amos..., Peleg..., John..., Benjamin..., Ephraim... deceased, Joshua... & Nathan Pendleton. Daughters Keturah Pendleton (who by 31 Mar 1788 was Katurah Gavit wife of Sylvester Gavit, receipt Vol 5/7 pg 125), Freelove Sheffield, Lydia Cheeseborough & Lucy Randal. Grandsons Ephraim Pendleton, Lodowick..., & Nathaniel Pendleton all under 21 sons of Ephraim Pendleton, deceased. Witn: Joseph Congdon, Lydia West, Joseph Crandal."

1788 MARRIAGE #2: Sylvester Gavitt md 16 March 1788, Keturah Pendleton, daughter of Col. William and Mary [no place shown]

1819 DEATH: Keturah Pendlton Gavitt died 15 May 1819 [no place shown]

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1724 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Joseph Gavitt born 17 Jan 1724, son of Ezekiel & Hannah Wilcox Gavitt

1744 MARRIAGE #1: RI: Joseph Gavitt md Thankful Ross in 1744

1752 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds Vol 7,pg 371: Ezekiel Gavit to son Joseph Gavit, May 12 1752. Witnesses: Stephen Willcox & Joseph Crandal

1756 PROBATE: Film0930806 pg 304: Westerly March 25, 1756: Rec'd of Joseph Gavit 400# legacy gavn to me by Father Ezekiel Gavit late of Westerly dec'd - will saidJoseph Gavit to pay. Signed Hezakiah Gavit Wit: Samuel Gavit, Joseph Crandall."

1780 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington-Westerly, film 0930813 & OneWorldTree: Joseph Gavitt md Sarah Edwards [1740-29 Mar 1833 RI] 1 Oct 1789. Film 0930813 Vol 4 pg 363: "I certify that Joseph Gavit of Westerly & Sarah Edward of Charlestown were lawfully joined together in marriage in Westerly October 1, 1780 by John Gardiner, Elder, entered Nov 1, 1780 by Joseph Crandall, clerk. Dau Sarah born Westerly Nov 20, 1781 & dau Thankful born Westerly July 31, 1785.

1806 WILL: RI,Washington Co Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, Joseph, Deacon had wife Sarah and children Margery, Phally or Fally, Mary, Sarah, Thankful, Sanford & John ment his will dtd 26 Nov 1806 pvd We 30 Oct 1815 We 2B:135."
WILL abstract from RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 48 (Westerly Wills): "GAVIT, Joseph, Deacon, of We, yeoman, being aged, Will dated 26 Nov 1806, proved 30 Oct 1815, pg 135 & receipts pgs 136-137. Mentions wife Sarah Gavit. Sons John Gavit & Sanford Gavit. Daughters Margery Gavit wife of Oliver Gavit, Phally or Fally Cottrell wife of Elias Cottrell Esqr, Mary or Polly Gavit, Sarah Gavit, & Thankful Gavit--last 3 called 3 youngest daus. Land of Ezekiel Gavit 3d. Witn: William Champlin, James Rose, Samuel Bliven."

1815 DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Joseph Gavitt died 22 September 1815.

Joseph married Thankful Ross 1723, Rhode Island, United States. Thankful was born 1723; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1726 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Benajah Gavitt born 11 Nov 1726

1746 MARRIAGE: R"I,Washington-Westerly: Benajah Gavitt md Lois Pendleton 7 September 1746, daughter of John and Sarah [Gen of RI Families pg 467: "ii. Sylvia, m. _______ Soper [no dates or places shown]

1745-1762 HISTORY-PROBATE: film 0930806 pg 96, Benajah Gavitt witness for will of William Champlin

Benajah married Lois Pendleton 7 Sep 1746, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Lois (daughter of Joseph Pendleton and Sarah Worden) was born 22 Aug 1728, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1728 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Lois Pendleton, born 22 Aug. 1728 [no place shown], daughter of Joseph and Sarah[Worden] Pendleton.

1746 MARRIAGE: R"I,Washington-Westerly: Benajah Gavitt md Lois Pendleton 7 September 1746, daughter of John and Sarah [Gen of RI Families pg 467: "ii. Sylvia, m. _______ Soper [no dates or places shown]

1761 DEATH of father: RI Vital Rcds, Washington Co Births from Probate Vol 4 pg 136: "GAVITT, _______ had wife Lois (Pendleton of Col Joseph & Sarah) and son William ment will Col Joseph Pendleton dtd 13 Mar 1760 pvd We 25 May 1761 We 4A:649."


NOTES: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 12, pg 148, also film 830806 pg 612 Westerly Town Council: "PENDLETON, Joseph, Col, of We, yeoman. Will dated 13 Mar 1760, proved 25 May 1761, pgs 649-652. Mentions wife Sarah Pendleton. Sons Joseph Pendleton dec (eldest son), Simeon Pendleton and Sylvester Pendleton. Daughter Patience Babcock, Lois Gavitt, Sarah Champlin, Deborah Clark, Lucy Cheeseborough, Welthan Pendleton under 18 and unmarried, Mary Pendleton under 18 and unmarried, and probably Eunice Martin as suggested by the wording of the will. Grandsons Joseph Joseph Pendleton under 21 and William Pendleton sons of my eldest son Joseph Pendleton dec. My grandson Sylvester Pendleton son of Sylvester Pendleton "and born of his wife." "{My grandson Sylvester Pendleton who was born of Freelove Pendleton daughter to Col William Pendleton." Grandson William Gavit. Brother Col William Pendleton of We gentlemen coexors with son Simeon Pendleton. Land bought of the widow Mary Lewis. Witn Joseph Champlin, John Pendleton, Henry Babcock, Adam Babcock, James Pendleton--no rel given. 29 March 1762. We TCP 4/6:5."