Betsy Gavitt

Notes:

1798 BIRTH: Betsy Gavitt born 7 December 1798 [no place shown]

c1820 MARRIAGE: Betsy Gavitt md D. Lee Wells of Hopkinton R. I. [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on Betsy's birth year + 22 years. Three children.

Re marriage above? RI Vital Rcds, Washington Co Marriages from Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 149: "Elizabeth of George and Daniel S. Wells mwd 1850 We 5B:102 [ck out]

Betsy married Daniel S Wells Abt 1820. Daniel was born Abt 1795, Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1773 BIRTH: George Gavitt born 16 April 1773 [no place shown]

1795 MARRIAGE: George Gavitt md 16 September 1795, Lucy Bliven... daughter of John and Elizabeth of Westerly, R. I.

1850 WILL: RI,Washington Co Births from Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, George had children Mary H., George W., Franklin, Arnold, Elizabeth & Abby ment his will dtd 20 Mar 1850 pvd We 29 Jan 1855 We 5B:102."

1855 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: George Gavitt died before 19 Jan 1855

NOTES: 1798 HISTORY: [is this the right George-I believe it is-ck out] Hist of WA & Kent Cos, film 806736 pg300: "Merchants located on Main Street between Chapman's Corner, near the bridge, and the junction of Beach and Margin Streets... George Gavitt manufactured household furniture and burian casketts. His rooms were on Main Street near what is now O D Hall's Bakery.
Pg 309: Furniture - The Furniture trad was established in Westerly by George Gavitt in 1798. He was a native of the town. His shop was on the site now occupied by O D Hall's Bakery. He was succeeded in business by George W Gavitt about 1830 and he continuted trading until about 1850, at which time the business was moved to the other side of the river near the end of the bridge. Mr. Gavitt was succeeded by Clarke & Denison... followed by Clark & Hazard in 1853; Stanton Hazard 1860-68, 1872 by H. B. Gavitt & Co, who conducted it until 1878 when P B Gavitt, the present owner took entire charge. The new building was erected in 1883. Mr. George Gaivtt was also an undertaker, and his son, Arnold Gavitt, was the first to keep ready-made coffins."

George married Lucy Bliven 6 Sep 1795, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Lucy was born 25 Apr 1768; died 16 Sep 1845; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1768 BIRTH: Lucy Bliven born 25 April 1768, daughter of John Bliven of Westerly.




1805 DEATH of father: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: RIGR Vol 15 pg 139: "Westerly Wills - Bliven, John, of We, yeoman. Will dated 17 July 1805, proved 10 Oct 1805, pgs 279-280. Mentions sons John Bliven Jr, Wm Bliven 2d, Joshua Bliven. 4 daughters Patience Burdick wife of Thompson Burdick, Freelove Bliven single, Lucy Gavit wife of George Gavit Jr & Ruth Bliven single. Grandson Ira Bliven under 25 son of son Joshua. Land of Henry Bliven. Wtn: Nathan Bliven, Mary Bliven, Samuel Bliven."

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1745 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: George Gavitt born 21 November 1745

1772 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: George Gavitt md Abigail Hiscox 45 November 1772

1805 WILL: RI Vital Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, George had wife Abigail and children George, Jr., Thomas, Ephraim, Abigail, Polly, Asa & Arnold ment his will dtd 17 June 1805 pvd We 18 Dec 1805 We 2B:283."

1805 DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: George Gavitt died 12 December 1805

George married Abigail Hiscox 4 Nov 1772, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Abigail was born Abt 1745; died 5 Apr 1813. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1745 BIRTH: Abigail Hiscox born about 1745, estimated birth year based on husband, George's birthdate

1772 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: George Gavitt md Abigail Hiscox 4 November 1772

1813 DEATH: Abigail Hiscox Gavitt died 5 April 1813 [no place shown].

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1722-23 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Stephen Gavitt born 24 Feb 1722-23

1741 MARRIAGE #1: RI,Newport Co-Jamestown: Stephen Gavitt md Mary Thomas 24 January 1741

1752 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds Vol 7,pg 360, rootsweb.com: Ezekiel Gavit to son Stephen Gavit of Westerly, Blacksmith, March 26, 1752... Willcox and Joseph Crandal.
Vol 7, pg 384-85: Stephen Gavit & Mary his wife of Westerly, Blacksmith, to Samuel Ward,... 1752. Witnesses: John Bliven and Joseph Crandal.

1775 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Stephen md Mercy West 11 May 1775 [also:Stephen & Mercy both of Westerly, m. at Stonington... May 11, 1775-ck out]

1775 HISTORY: [is this my Stephen?] Film 930806 Vol 4, pg 244: "Westerly Aug 1, 1775: Whereas in time past I have wrongfully treated Major Edward Blivens children of things done by their mother, which I acknowledge was fase and untrue and I am very sorry for so doing and promise not to be guilty of the like offence again as witnessed by my hand. Signed Stephen Gavit in presence of Joshua Bliven, wit: Wm Pendleton, James Rhodes, John Cottrell, Lewis Crandall.

1777 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Census Index pg 010: Stephen Gavit

1778 MARRIAGE #3: RI,Washington Co-Hopkinton City: Stephen Gavitt md Sallie Crandall

1782 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: newenglandancestors.org V 128 p221: GAVIT, Stephen [next door to Ezekiel Jr: A-0; a-2; B-2; b-1; C-0; c-1; D-1 = 7 [to find out what these letters mean] no other Stephens in Westerly

1790 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Anc.com Img 5, pg 114: GAVIT, Stephen - 1 free white male 16+ [including head of household]; 3 free white males under 16; 1 free white female [including head of household]; no other free persons or slaves

1795 PROBATE: RI Vital Records, Washington Co Births from Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 136: "GAVITT, Stephen had sons Wells & Joshua both under 21 mprs 12 Jan 1795 to 10 Mar 1806 We 6A:311, 313, 317; 1B:458." 1796: GAVITT, Stephen had sons George & Stephen, Jr. mpr 25 Apr 1796 We 6A: 368, 410."

1796 HISTORY: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 15 pg 124: "Westerly Wills - The poor of We include:.... Stephen Gavit. 30 May 1796."

1797 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 15 pg 120: "Westerly Wills - GAVIT, Stephen living 12 Jan through 26 June 1797 & called late of We deceased 10 Mar 1806 had sons Wells Gavit a young man who cannot hear & speak, George Gavit & Stephen Gavit Jr (the late 2 agreed to provide food & clothing for their father Stephen Gavit), & Joshua Gavit under 21 Apr 1796 who bound to Arnold Saunders until 21. Pgs 311-313, 317, 368, 410, We .... 6/8:458." [nothing about Richmond to tie them together as father and son - to ck further]

NOTES: Is this Stephen Jr?
1800 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Anc.com Image 7, pg 0133:
GAVIT, Stephen - Males: 1 under 10; 1 45 and over
Females: 1 26-45

1810 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Anc.com Image 7, pg 566:
GAVIT, Stephen - Males: 1 under 10; 1 45 and over
Females: 1 10-18; 1 45 and older

Gen of RI Families pg 466 shows #8 child of marriage bet. Stephen & Sallie not shown elsewhere: "xx. Martha, m. Abel Main." [to ck out]

Stephen married Mary Thomas 24 Jan 1741, Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Mary was born 1722; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]