Cordella Gavitt

Female 1812 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Cordella Gavitt was born 16 Apr 1812 (daughter of Thomas Gavitt and Melinda Cunningham); died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Gavitt was born 26 Feb 1775, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (son of George Gavitt and Abigail Hiscox); died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    1775 BIRTH: Thomas Gavitt was born 26 Feb. 1775 [no place shown]

    1796 RI,Westerly-Westerly: Thomas Gavitt md 19 Nov. 1796, Melinda Cunningham of Groton, Conn.

    Thomas married Melinda Cunningham 19 Nov 1796, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Melinda was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Melinda Cunningham was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    c1776 BIRTH: Melinda Cunningham born about 1776 [no birthdate or place shown], estimated birth year based on husband, Thomas's birth year

    1796 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Melinda Cunningham of Groton, CT md Thomas Gavitt 19 November 1796

    Children:
    1. Melinda Gavitt was born 21 Dec 1797; died 5 Dec 1798.
    2. Thomas Jefferson Gavitt was born 10 Dec 1802; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Polly Gavitt was born 1 Oct 1804; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Eliza Gavitt was born 30 Jul 1806; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. William Gavitt was born 12 Jul 1808; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Almira Gavitt was born 28 Apr 1810; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 1. Cordella Gavitt was born 16 Apr 1812; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Eliza Ann Gavitt was born 2 May 1813, Lebabon, New London, Connecticut, USA; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Gavitt was born 21 Nov 1745, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (son of Stephen Gavitt and Mary Thomas); died 12 Dec 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

    Notes:

    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]


  2. 5.  Abigail Hiscox was born Abt 1745; died 5 Apr 1813.

    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].

    Children:
    1. George Gavitt was born 16 Apr 1773, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 24 Jan 1855, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    2. 2. Thomas Gavitt was born 26 Feb 1775, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Ephraim Gavitt was born 22 Oct 1777, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 14 Sep 1863, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    4. Abigail Gavitt was born 10 Jul 1780, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Asa Gavitt was born 29 Mar 1782, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 18 Sep 1847.
    6. Arnold Saunders Gavitt was born 16 Nov 1784, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Gavitt was born 16 Mar 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 21 Aug 1857, Churchville, Monroe, New York, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Stephen Gavitt was born 24 Feb 1723, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (son of Ezekiel Gavitt and Hannah Wilcox); died 1796.

    Notes:

    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]


  2. 9.  Mary Thomas was born 1722; died Yes, date unknown.
    Children:
    1. Molly Gavitt
    2. Lydia Gavitt
    3. Hezekiah Gavitt
    4. Prudence Gavitt
    5. Mary Gavitt was born 14 Aug 1744, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 4. George Gavitt was born 21 Nov 1745, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 12 Dec 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.
    7. Thankful Gavitt was born 15 Oct 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 17 Oct 1841.
    8. Hannah Gavitt was born 1755; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Stephen Gavitt was born 1756; died Bef 19 Jul 1816, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.
    10. Isaiah Gavitt was born 1760; died 1819.