Lela Buck

Notes:

1888 BIRTH: PA: Lela Buck born June 1888, re 1900 Sullivan Co Census

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Davidson Twp, ED 64: Anc.com Img 4... Dwelling 29/31, next door to Morgan P Gavitt:
BUCK, John W-head 45/PA bn June 1854 (PA,PA) md 5 yrs, a merchant; Jennie E-wife 36/PA bn Sep 1853
(PA,PA) md 5 yrs, 4/5 children living; Lela-dau 12/PA bn Jun 1888 (PA,PA); Vera-dau 10/PA bn Feb 1890
(PA,PA); Mildred-dau 8/PA bn Mar 1892 [?? cdn't read well] (PA,PA); Grant-son 2/PA bn Feb [??] 1897

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan co-Davidson Two,ED 152: Anc.com Img 12, pg 9151, Dwelling 129/130, Sonestown Rd:
BUCK, Jennie E-head 56/PA (PA,PA) widow, own farm-no occ; Lela-dau 32/PA (PA,PA) single
teacher in public school; Thera E [Vera?]-dau 30/PA (PA,PA) single teacher in pub school;
Grant T-son 22/PA (PA,PA) single laborer in iron foundry

Notes:

1854 BIRTH: PA: John W Buck born June 1854 in Pennsylvania, based on 1900 census

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Davidson Twp-Sonestown: Anc.com Img/pg 3, 1 June, Dwelling 18/19:
BUCK, Jacob 40/PA farmer [1000,415]; Hannah 37/PA; John W 17/PA; Martha 14/PA, Lewis H 10/PA;
James L 8/PA; Lucy2/PA; Carrie 8/12-Aug PA

1880 CENSUS: PA, Sullivan Co-Davidson Twp:
BUCK, John W 27/PA (PA,PA) clerk

c1895 MARRIAGE: Hist of Sullivan Co PA pg 186: Jennie [dau of Peter & Eliza Gavitt], wife of J. S. Buck, of Sonestown...," estimated marriage year based on 1900 census: md 5 years

1899 HISTORY: PA,Sullivan-Lycoming Co Archives Biographies: "John Watson Buck. Among the prominent and energetic business men of Sullivan Co, PA, is the gentlemen named above and whose portrait appears on the opposite page, who is recognized as one of the leading merchants of Sonestown, where he owns a large general store. He is exceedingly popular in both business and social circles, and is ready to assist in all movements that tend toward the advancement and prosperity of his adopted township. He was born in what is now Strawbridge, Lycoming Co PA June 9, 1853, and is the son of Jacob and Hannah Rishel Buck, and granson of John and Magdalena Springer Buck...
John Watson Buck possesses a fine education and started out in life as a school teacher, teaching for 5 yrs and working at carpentering during the summer vacations; he then accepted a position with AT Armstrong of Sonestown. Remaining there a little over 1 yr, he resigned and took 1 term at the Muncy Normal School and then accepted a postion as clerk and bookkeeper with Jeremiah Kelly of Hughesville PA. Remaining there during the winter of 1881 and 1882, he then became bookkeeper and general assistant for the firm of Hicks & Burnley of Williamsport PA. In 1885 he returned to Sonestown and again engaged with Mr. Armstrong, with whom he remained about 2 yrs. He then went to work for Bodine & Warn in Sonestorn and for 9 yrs acted as manager of their store. At the expiration of that time he bought out the firm; he also purchased the 2-story building , in which the store was located, which was built in 1876 by Robert Whitaker. Mr Buck immediately increased the stock, and now carries a complete line of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, gents' furnishings, hardware, paints and oils, and all kinds of farming implements; his store is now one of the most complete general stores in the county, and by his honest and straightforward dealings he has built up a large and enviable patronage. He is enterprising and public-spirited, and enjoys the respect and good will of a large circle of acquaintances.
Mr Buck was joined in bonds of matrimony with Jennie Gavitt, a daughter of Peter Gavitt of LaPorte twp, Sullivan Co PA, and they are the parents of 5 children, namely: Lela, Vera, Mildred, Staunton G, who died at the age of 7 months; and Grant. Religiously he is a member of the United Evangelical Church and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal. In politics he is a republican and served as school director 5 yrs. Socially he is member of Sonestown Lodge, IOOF, of which is past grand and poast representative member; past chief patriarch of the Encampment of LaPorte; and past president of Washington Camp #344, POS of A of Sonestown PA. During his many business changes, Mr Buck has always held his residence in Sonestown and has never voted in any other place."

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Davidson Twp, ED 64: Anc.com Img 4... Dwelling 29/31, next door to Morgan P Gavitt:
BUCK, John W-head 45/PA bn June 1854 (PA,PA) md 5 yrs, a merchant; Jennie E-wife 36/PA bn Sep 1853
(PA,PA) md 5 yrs, 4/5 children living; Lela-dau 12/PA bn Jun 1888 (PA,PA); Vera-dau 10/PA bn Feb 1890
(PA,PA); Mildred-dau 8/PA bn Mar 1892 [?? cdn't read well] (PA,PA); Grant-son 2/PA bn Feb [??] 1897
(PA,PA); Mary E-sister 26/PA bn ..1873 (PA,PA) single

bef 1920 DEATH: 1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan co-Davidson Two,ED 152: Anc.com Img 12, pg 9151, Dwelling 129/130, Sonestown Rd: BUCK, Jennie E-head 56/PA (PA,PA) widow, own farm-no occ; Lela-dau 32/PA (PA,PA) single
teacher in public school; Thera E [Vera?]-dau 30/PA (PA,PA) single teacher in pub school;
Grant T-son 22/PA (PA,PA) single laborer in iron foundry

John married Eliza Jane Gavitt 19 Jan 1887. Eliza (daughter of Peter R Gavitt and Eliza Jane Rosencrantz) was born 13 Sep 1863, Pennsylvania, United States; died 14 Nov 1951, Sonestown, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1863 BIRTH: PA: Eliza Jane Gavitt born 13 Sep1863, Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1025

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: Anc.com Img 1-pg 75, 15 July, dwelling 8, family 8: Eliza J Gaffet 6 yrs old, born in PA, daughter of Peter and Eliza Jane Gaffet

1880 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp ED 235: Anc.com Img 16-pg 15 [661], 22 June, dwelling 87, family 89: Jane Gavitt 16/PA-at home, daughter of Peter and Eliza Gavitt

1887 MARRIAGE: Eliza Jane Gavitt md John Watson Buck 19 Jan 1887, no place shown

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Davidson Twp, ED 64: Anc.com Img 4... Dwelling 29/31, next door to Morgan P Gavitt:
BUCK, John W-head 45/PA bn June 1854 (PA,PA) md 5 yrs, a merchant; Jennie E-wife 36/PA bn Sep 1863
(PA,PA) md 5 yrs, 4/5 children living; Lela-dau 12/PA bn Jun 1888 (PA,PA); Vera-dau 10/PA bn Feb 1890
(PA,PA); Mildred-dau 8/PA bn Mar 1892 [?? cdn't read well] (PA,PA); Grant-son 2/PA bn Feb [??] 1897

1910 CENSUS: to get

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan co-Davidson Two,ED 152: Anc.com Img 12, pg 9151, Dwelling 129/130, Sonestown Rd:
BUCK, Jennie E-head 56/PA (PA,PA) widow, own farm-no occ; Lela-dau 32/PA (PA,PA) single
teacher in public school; Thera E [Vera?]-dau 30/PA (PA,PA) single teacher in pub school;
Grant T-son 22/PA (PA,PA) single laborer in iron foundry

1930 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp, Nordmont Village, pg80, Apr 10, Dwelling 33/33: Jennie Buck-sister, living with brother Morgan P Gavitt and wife Alda and family 74/PA (PA,PA) single-no occupation

1951 DEATH: PA,Sullivan Co-Sonestown: Eliza Jane Gavitt Buck died 14 Nov 1951 in Sonestown

Notes:

1827 BIRTH: PA,Susquehanna: Peter R. Gavit born 10 July 1827, re Ancestry World Tree project ID 1025, my submission #5

1849 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co Orphan's Court, Vol 3, pg 21, 19 Nov 1849: "...Upon the petition of Rebecca Gavit, widow and relist of Richmond Gavit, late of Dimock Twp in Co of Susquehanna deceased...Real estate of Richmond Gavit deceased to be divided up between heirs: wife Rebecca, children and spouses: William Stone and Temperance his wife late Temperance Gavit, of Daniel Reynolds & Nancy Reynolds his wife late Nancy Gavit, of Francis M Rosencrantz and his wife late Mary Gavit, of Prentice Gavit, who received his share in full from his father during his lifetime, Peter Gavit and John Gavit and Thankful Gavit by their Guardian, setting forth that the said Richmond Gavit died intestate on the 4th day of Aug AD 1847, leaving a widow, the said Rebecca and issue Temperance, Nancy, Prentice, Peter, Mary, John and Thankful, the last 2 named of whom are still in their minority;...

1850 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 24-p 26,27,16 Aug,dwell 408,fam 408:
GAVITT, Rebecca 53/Conn; Peter Gavitt 24/PA-farmer [value $800]; Perry MILLS 13/PA

1854 MARRIAGE: PA,Susquehanna Co-Montrose: Peter R. Gavit md Eliza Jane Rosencrantz 12 Feb 1854
1900 census: Peter and Eliza md 47 yrs
Hist of Sullivan Co PA pg 186: "He [Peter] md Miss Eliza, daughter of John Rosencrants of Susquehanna county, and to them have been born six children.."

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 7-pg 704, 10 July, Dwelling ??:
GAVIT, Peter 34/PA-farmer [value $1220,660]; Eliza-wife 24/PA; Polly 6/PA; Louise 3/PA;
Ruby [census index says Penly] 11/12-PA; Rebecca-mother 66/Conn; Chas 12/PA

1869 HISTORY: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte: Hist of Sullivan County PA pg 186: "In the spring of 1869 he came to Sullivan county and purchased his present farm four miles south of Laporte..."
The Gavitts of Westerly RI pg 107: Peter R Gavitt...(liv. 1869 Sullivan Co, Laporte Twp, Sones farm, near Sonestown PA)

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: Anc.com Img 1-pg 75, 15 July, dwelling 8, family 8:
GAFFET, Peter 42/PA farmer [value $2200,900] US citizen; Eliza Jane 34/PA keeping house; Polly 15/PA;
Louise 12/PA; Reuban 10/PA; Eliza J 6/PA; Lee R 4/PA

1880 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp ED 235:Anc.com Img 16-pg 15,22 June,dwelling 87,family 89:
GAVITT, Peter 52/PA (RI,Conn) farmer; Eliza-wife 44/PA (NJ,NJ) keeping house; Louisa-dau 22/PA
single school teacher; Jane-dau 16/PA at home; Lee-son 14/PA; Morgan-son 9/PA

1896 WILL: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp: I Peter Gavitt of the Twp of Laporte Co of Sullivan and State of PA...this my last will & testament in manner and form following:
1. ...all my just debt and funeral expenses be fully paid and satified by my Executor...
2. I give devise & bequeath unto my beloved wife, Eliza Jane Gavitt, all my property real personal & mixed for her
use during her natural life.
3. I give... to my daughter Polly, intermarried with E J Messenger the sum of One hundred dollars
4. I give... to my daughter Louisa, intermarried with Trouteman Simmons the sum of One hundred dollars.
5. I give... to my daughter Ruby, intermarried with W. Joins the sum of One hundred dollars.
6. I give... to my daughter Jane, intermarried with J. W. Buck, the sum of One hundred dollars.
In as much as my son Lee R Gavitt has already received his full share of my estate by deed for the land upon which he now resides, and in consideration of said deed for said land, I direct that he pay to my daughters above named the sum of Twenty five dollars each as a part of the sum bequeathed to them after the death of myself and my wife. This being a modification of the sum he was bound to pay to the above named of my heairs by agreement stated March 26, 1889 wherein he was bound to pay the said heirs the sum of fifty dollars each.
7. I give... to my son Morgan Gavitt after the death of my beloved wife all my estate real personal and mixed and to
his heirs and assigns forever subject to the payment of the sum of Seventy-five dollars to my four daughter above
named.
And lastly I herely nominate constitute & appoint my son Lee R Gavitt Executor of this my last will & testament & hereby revoke any & all wills by me at anytime heretofore made & declare to be my last will & testament. In witness whereof I Peter Gavitt, the testator... 4 January 1896. Signed, Peter Gavitt... WITNESSES: R. A. Conklin, Jno E Gallagher

1899 HISTORY: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte: History of Sullivan Co Pa, pg 186: "Peter Gavitt, Jr., our subject's father, was born in Susquehanna county, received a common-school education and became a tiller of the soil in his native county. In the spring of 1869 he came to Sullivan county and purchased his present farm four miles south of Laporte. He married Miss Eliza,daughter of John Rosencrants of Susquehanna county, and to them have been born six children..."

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte ED 70: Anc.com Img 11-sheet 6 [2042], 6 June, dwelling 101, family 103:
GAVITT, Peter 72/PA born July 1827 in PA (Conn,RI) md 47 yrs; Eliza-wife 64/PA born
Nov 1835 (PA,PA) md 47 yrs, 6/6 children living - living with son, Lea Gavitt
and wife Amanda

1910 DEATH: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte Twp: Peter R Gavitt died 23 June 1910. Proof of will made 23 July 1910.

1910 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp-Nordmont Village: Anc.com Img3-4, April 10, sheet 2A, pg 80, 33/33:
GAVITT, Morgan P-head 59/PA(CT,CT)md at 21, farmer, own; Alda-wife 61/PA
(PA,PA)md at 23, no occupation; Jennie BUCK-sis in law 74/PA (PA,PA)
single, no occupation; Gordon GAVITT-son 18/PA no occupation; Eliza-mother
94/PA (PA,PA) widow, no occupation

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan-Davidson Twp,part of: Anc.com Img? Sheet 6B, ED 152, Dw117/118:
GAVITT, Lee R-head 54/PA (PA,PA) md-foreman,clothespin factory; Alice M
wife 56/PA (PA,PA) md no occupation; Eliza J-mother 84/PA (NJ,PA)
wid, no occ; Walter G German-great uncle 6/PA (PA,PA)


1930 PROBATE: PA,,Sullivan Co-Laporte Twp: Receipts & releases for bequests name in above will filed, signed by 4 daughters of Peter Gavitt & Eliza Jane Gavitt, now both deceased... "hereby acknowledge & have received from our brother Lee R Gavit each the sum of Twenty-five dollars & from our brother Morgan P Gavitt the sum of Seventy-five dollars, a total of One hundred dollars. Received and signed for Dec 1930, Polly R Messenger, Jennie E Buck, Louisa F Simmons and Ruby A Lowe.
One World Tree: "Peter R Gavitt, father Richmond Gavitt, mother Rebecca, died 23 June 1910."

1910 CENSUS: to get; 1920 for Eliza





NOTES: Re Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1025: Peter R. Gavitt, Event: BAPM 1869 living LaPorte, Sullivan Co, PA on Sones Farm near Sonesville PA

Peter married Eliza Jane Rosencrantz 12 Feb 1854, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States. Eliza was born 28 Nov 1834, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States; died 25 Nov 1930, Laporte, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1834 BIRTH: PA,Susquehanna Co-Montrose: Eliza Rosencrantz born 28 Nov 1834, re Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1025, dau of John Rosencrants of Susquehanna Co, per Sullivan Co History pg 186

1854 MARRIAGE: PA,Susquehanna Co-Montrose: Peter R. Gavitt md Eliza Jane Rosencrantz 12 Feb 1854

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 7-pg 704, 10 July, Dwelling ??: Eliza Gavit age 24, born Pennsylvania, wife of Peter Gavit

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: Anc.com Img 1-pg 75, 15 July, dwelling 8, family 8: Eliza Jane Gaffet age 34, born in Pennsylvanioa - keeping house, wife of Peter Gaffet

1880 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp ED 235:Anc.com Img 16-pg 15,22 June,dwelling 87,family 89: Eliza Gavitt age 44, born Pennsylvania (parents born NJ,NJ) keeping house, wife of Peter Gavitt

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte: Anc.com Img 11-sheet 6, 6 June, dwelling 101, family 103: Eliza Gavitt age 64, born Pennsylvania Nov 1835 (parents born PA,PA) md 47 yrs, 6/6 children living - with husband, Peter, living with son Lea Gavitt and wife Amanda

1910 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp-Nordmont Village: Anc.com Img3-4, April 10, sheet 2A, pg 80, 33/33: Eliza Gavitt 94/PA (PA,PA)wid, no occ, living with son Morgan P Gavitt and family

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan-Davidson Twp,part of: Anc.com Img? Sheet 6B, ED 152, Dw117/118: Eliza J Gavitt 84/PA (NJ, PA) widow, no occ, living with son Lee R and family

1930 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan-Laporte Twp, Nordmont Village: Anc.com pg 80, Apr 10, Dwelling 33/33-Burke Rd: Eliza Gavitt a widow with no occupation, age 94 born Pennsylvania, mother to and living with son, Morgan P Gavitt and family

1871 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Oct. 18, 1871 final administration of estate of John Rosencrantz, dec'd , late of Dimock, Wm L Turrell, Exec. Includes: "Also notes and cash from John and David Rosencrants resuduary Legatees; S H Rosencrants Legacy $100; Ellen M Deans Legacy $200; Eliza Gavitt Legacfy $200; Theresa M Garritson Legacy $200; Ruth Ann Deans Legacy $150.

Notes:

1796 BIRTH: CT,New London Co-Groton: Richmond Gavit born 21-22 April 1796, birth date calculated from tombstone death date and age, son of Stephen Gavitt and Sallie Crandall. Also shown as Richard.

1801 HISTORY: The Gavitt Family of Westerly RI pg 21: "(Bound out 1801 as a "poor boy" WC&P #6 p40)".

1818 MARRIAGE: CT: Richmond Gavitt married Rebecca Williams in 1818.

1820 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Springville: Anc.com Img 6: GAVIT, Richmond: Male 1 under 10; 1 16-26; Female 1 under 10; 1 16-26

1823 LAND: CONN,New London Co-Groton Grantor V18 pg245, film 4302: 12 March 1823: "We, Latham Hewitt & Patty Hewtt his wife, Isaiah Maine & Polly his wife, Richmond Gavit & Rebbecca his wife, all of Springville, Susquehanna Co PA... $20 to Peter Williams of Groton, New LondonC, CT... Quit claim deed unto him the said Peter Williams & heirs... land in town of Groton... signed [all 3 couples, individually] and witnesses Samuel A Brown & Nathan Morgan
1830 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Springville Twp: 974.834 X2p 1830 pg 103: GAVIT, Richmond males 1 0-5; 1 5-10; 1 10-15; 1 30-40; females 1 0-5; 1 5-10; 2 10-15; 1 30-40

1840 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Anc.com Img 11,Roll 476,pg 336: GAVIT, Richmond Males 1 5-10; 1 10-15; 1 15-20; 1 40-50; Females 1 0-5; 1 10-15; 1 15-20;1 20-30



1847 DEATH,BURIAL: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Richmond Gavitt died 4 August 1847; buried Dimock Cemetery, tombstone inscription: "Richmond Gavitt dd 8-4-1847, age 51yrs 3 mos 13 dys"

1847 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co BK 1, pg 518, FHL film 1287076: Towit 16 Aug 1847, letters of admin to Isaiah Maine of Twp of Dimock of Richmond Gavit, late of the twp of Dimock, bond in sum of $300, with James Williams and Reuben S Stephens, as his surities... and filed remun with Rebecca Gavitt, widow... Sep 11, 1847. Inventory filed 5 July 1849, said administrators filed his accts. 14 Oct 1850 said admin filed supports...

1849 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co: "In the Estate of Richmond Gavitt, dec'd, 4 June 1849, on motion for settle of rule on Isaiah Main. Admin fto file his account herein by the first day of the next term." 22 August 1849...presented the accounts of Isaiah Maine, Admin. of the Estate of Richmond Gavit, deced...for confirmation and allowance at this term... court approved said amount...

1849 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co Orphan's Court, Vol 3, pg 21, 19 Nov 1849: "...Upon the petition of Rebecca Gavit, widow and relist of Richmond Gavit, late of Dimock Twp in Co of Susquehanna deceased...Real estate of Richmond Gavit deceased to be divided up between heirs: wife Rebecca, children and spouses: William Stone and Temperance his wife late Temperance Gavit -- of Daniel Reynolds & Nancy Reynolds his wife late Nancy Gavit -- of Francis M Rosencrantz and his wife late Mary Gavit -- of Prentice Gavit, who received his share in full from his father during his lifetime, Peter Gavit and John Gavit and Thankful Gavit by their Guardian, setting forth that the said Richmond Gavit died intestate on the 4th day of Aug AD 1847, leaving a widow, the said Rebecca and issue Temperance, Nancy, Prentice, Peter, Mary, John and Thankful, the last 2 named of whom are still in their minority;...
and that the intestate died seized in his demise... land bounded & described as follows towit: On the north by Lands of Hanson Main, East by lands of Richard Gavit, south by Lands of Dudly Smith, west by lands of Lewis Woodruff,.. containing about 65 acres situate in Dimock twp in said county with the appurtenances...to make partition of the premises aforesaid to and among the children & representatives of the said intestate in such manor and in such proportions... if such partition can be made without prejudice to or spoiling the whole. But if such partition cannot be made thereof as aforesaid then to value and appraise the same and make reports of proceedings herein according to law. Signed by Prentis Gavit, Rebecca Gavit, AW Main, guardian for Thankful Gavit, Daniel Reynolds, Nancy C Reynolds, Peter Gavit, Wm Stone, Temperance Stone, Frances M Rosencrantz, Mary E Rosencrantz, Reuben T Stephens for John Gavit...

1849 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co, Vol 3, pg 21: Nov 19, 1849...upon petition of Rebecca Gavit, widow... of Richmond Gavit... setting forth that Thankful Gavit, a minor child of the said Richmond Gavit, under the age of 14 years has no person legally qualified to take charge of her person ans estate... court appoints Hanson W Main Guardian of said minor child...

1850 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co, Vol 3 pg 83, Nov 22, 1850: Settlement of the accounts of Isaiah Maine, Admin of Richmond Gavit, dec'd... 12064 feet of hemlock lumber sold of Prentis Gavit, shows $7.00 + $1.56 to Peter Gavit for labor...also "for paying to Charles Avery, Esq. on settlement of suit with D. Reynolds and wife... 10.65...

1851 PROBATE: 14 Jan 1851, filed the receipt of Isaiah Maine, of $597.50 in full of balance due him...settlement of his administration account of Richmond Gavitt, dec'd, of which estate he was administrator.
Same day filed statement & receipt ofheirs of Richmond Gavitt for $70.71, being $35.36 the use of which belongs to the widow during her life...

1869 LAND: PA,Susquehanna Co Grantor Index Bk85 pg 1: "Richmond Gavitt estate to A. W. Main, Bk 42 pg 69, 63 acres in Dimock, filed 1869."



NOTES: Groton CT 1705-1905 see log: Piquot War pg 12- : Capt [John] Mason...Chief Commander of the CT Forces...one of the first who went up from MA about the year 1635 to lay the Foundation of CT Colony: He went from Dorchester, first settled at Windsor and thence marched forth to the Pequot War. [Pequots were a most terrible of all the Indian nations-pg 13] abt 1635-1639...
Pg 63- : Early Settlers - Sev years elapsed after the fight on Pequot Hill before any steps were taken looking to the settlement of the conquered territory. Oct 7, 1640, MA granted Fisher's Island to John Winthrop Jr... settled there in 1644.
pg 73: "Six penny Island at the mouth of Mistick' was granted to Robert Hempstead and John Stebbins in 1652."

WHO? !1880 CENSUS: PA,Bridgewater Twp: 1 June, Dwelling 291, family 300:
LINDSLEY, Chancy 38/PA farmer; Cynthia 35/PA; Martha-dau 11/PA; Martin-son 10/PA; Filbert -son 8/PA;
Gibson-son 8/PA; Gertrud-dau 1/PA; Rachel GAVIT-mother in law 75/Mass (--,Mass) widowed

Richmond married Rebecca Williams 1818, Connecticut, United States. Rebecca (daughter of Peter Williams and Mary Morgan) was born 6 Oct 1794, Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA; died 16 Dec 1863, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Dec 1863, Dimock Cemetery, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1794 BIRTH: CT-Montville: Rebecca Williams was born 6 October 1794, birthdate calculated from tombstone

1820 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Springville: Anc.com Img 6: GAVIT, Richmond: Male 1 under 10; 1 16-26; Female 1 under 10; 1 16-26

1830 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Springville Twp: 974.834 X2p 1830 pg 103: GAVIT, Richmond males 1-05; 1 5-10; 1 10-15; 1 30-40; females 1 0-5; 1 5-10; 2 10-15; 1 30-40

1840 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Anc.com Img 11,Roll 476,pg 336: GAVIT, Richmond Males 1 5-10; 1 10-15; 1 15-20; 1 40-50; Females 1 0-5; 1 10-15; 1 15-20;1 20-30

1850 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 24, 16 Aug, dwelling 408, family 408:
GAVITT, Rebecca 53/Conn; Peter Gavitt 24/PA-farmer [value $800]; Perry MILLS 13/PA

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 7-pg 704, 10 July, dwelling ??:Rebecca Gavit age 66, born Connecticut, living with son Peter Gavit and family

1863 DEATH,BURIAL: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Rebecca Gavitt died 16 December 1863; buried Dimock Cemetery, tombstone inscription: "Rebecca Gavitt wife of Richmond Gavitt dd 12-16-1863 age 69yrs 2 mos 10dys"

1866 LAND: PA,Susquehanna Co Grantor Index Bk 85 pg 1: "Rebecca Gavitt al to Nathan W Button, Bk 36 pg 202, 61 acres in Springville, filed 1866."


NOTES: Children from Eliza's probate file found 1-18-05: Temperance, Nancy, Prentice, Peter, Mary, John, Thankful