Peter R Gavitt

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]

1. Polly R Gavitt was born 25 Dec 1854, Pennsylvania, United States; died 1936.
2. Louisa F Gavitt was born 9 Oct 1857, Dimock, Pennsylvania, United States; died 5 May 1943, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, United States.
3. Ruby A, Gavitt was born 23 Jun 1858, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Eliza Jane Gavitt was born 13 Sep 1863, Pennsylvania, United States; died 14 Nov 1951, Sonestown, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States.
5. Lee R Gavitt was born 5 Dec 1865, Pennsylvania, United States; died Aug 1946, Pennsylvania, United States.
6. Morgan Peter Gavitt was born 28 Feb 1871, Laporte, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States; died 4 May 1944.

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

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 Sarah Ann Crandall 1778, Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Sarah was born 8 Mar 1762, Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1762 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Hopkinton City: Sarah Ann [or Sallie] Crandall was born 8 March 1762.

1778 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington Co-Hopkinton City: Sallie Crandall married Stephen Gavitt in1778

1796 DEATH of husband: Stephen Gavitt died in 1796 [no place shown]

1812 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Sarah Crandall Gavitt married Joseph Crandall 3 May 1812

Notes:

c1760 BIRTH: Peter Williams born about 1760, re birth year of wife Mary Morgan bn 8 July 1760

1790 CENSUS: CT,New London-not stated: Anc.com Img 32:
WILLIAMS, Peter: 1 free white male over 16 [including head]; 2 free white males under 16; 4 free
white females [including head]

1792 LAND: CT,New London-Groton: Film 4299/2, pg 110: Know ye that we Peter Williams and Mary Williams both of Groton, New London Co, CT for 170 pounds lavifid money rec'd to Mr John Williams of said Groton on behalf of his son Gary Williams of Groton aforesaid, do give grant, bargain, sell & confirm unto said Casy Williams one certain tract or parcell of land situate in the second society of Groton - adjoining to Pauquatmock Cove, containing abt 55 acres, bounded by Pauquatamack Cove. By Capt Israel Morgan's land by Isaac Avery's land & land of the heir of Capt Asa Avery, being the whole of tghe land peo... to Mary in the division of the estate of her late father William Morgan, Esq, late of said Groton as to the division of said Morgan's estate on record may more fully appear... signed Peter, Mary Williams 22 Oct 1792. Wit: Amos Gore, Elizabeth Bailey. Recorded 1-13-1793.
1794 LAND: Pg 114: I William Morgan of Groton...43 pounds, to Ebenezer Ledyard & Thomas N hutes of said Groton... 1 certain piece of land lying in Groton containing... about 10 acres... bounded on NW by James Morgan land, till it comes to Cauclunk Cove and with P Coo Panqunock River on the West, So and east to the sound first mention. 25 March 1794, filed 5-28-1794/
Pg 144: Nathaniel Bellows to Christopher Morgan and Isaac Gallop of said Groton. 3 Nov 1794
Pg 145: Simon Stoddard, Neb Co, 433#, to Christopher Morgan, Isaac Gallop & Nathal Les for Committee of the So School in said Groton, 1 tract of land situate in said Groton beg at SW of the far which I lately purchased of my bro Wade Stoddard & NE onb land of Vine Stoddard... thence N witgh dividing line of the pine and swamp of the land of James Stoddard to the land of James Stoddard, W bounded the lands of T Stoddard... 1 April 1797
Pg 45b: Stoddard to Christopher Morgan and young Layard Morgan both of P Groton, sell to Christopher Morgan & young Leyard Morgan tract of land situate in teh 2nd society of Groton, being the farmland set out to the Pouden [?] in the division of the estate of her late father William Morgan, Esq & in her first or portion of the estate so divided...the first Lar or Tract of land lying Westerly of the road r=heading from Stonington to Norwich and bounded easterly with said road & La & Stephen Morgan's land, S with said Christopher's own land; W in the land of Stephen Billings Esq & W with Lois & Stephen Morgan's land...the other lot or tract of land bounded beg at a mearstone [?] on the E side of said Christopher own land until it comes to land of Elisha William; N & E with the brook & land of Elijah William to Peter Avery until comes to juncion of brook.

1800 CENSUS: CT,New London-Groton: Anc.com Img 7, pg 370 [543]:
WILLIAMS, Peter: Males: 1 0-10; 1 45 & over
Females: 1 0-10; 2 10-16; 1 45 & over

1810 CENSUS: CT,New London Co-Groton: Anc.com Img 2, pg 1467:
WILLIAMS, Peter - Males: 3 16-26; 1 45 & over
Females: 1 16-26; 1 45 & over

1820 CENSUS: CT,new London Co-Groton: Anc.com Img 2, pg 0390:
WILLIAMS, Peter - Males: 1 10-16; 1 45 & older
Females: 2 0-10; 1 26-45; 1 45 & older

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, RichmondGavit & 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
1823 LAND: CONN,New London Co-Groton, Grantor Vol 18 pg 245, film #4302: 13 March 1823: John Williams, William Williams, Temperance Williams and John Champlin & Sally Champlin his wife, all of Groton.. $20... Quit claim to Peter Williams of Groton - land in town of Groton. Signed by John, William, Temperance, John & Sally, and also Prentes Williams with no SS after his name, as were after the others

1830 CENSUS: CT,New Longdon-Groton: Anc.com Img 53, pg 110:
WILLIAMS, Peter: Males: 1 70-80
Females: 1 30-40; 1 70-80
Same area with John, Eliakim, Prentis Williams and John Wilcox

Peter married Mary Morgan 7 Dec 1780, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born 8 Jul 1760, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Jun 1696, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

1683 BIRTH: MA,Essex,Marblehead: Ezekiel Gavit born 25 December to Philip Gavit and Hannah Macchone

1696 BAPTISM: Gen of RI Families pg 463: Ezekiel, b. at Marblehead...; bapt. at Salem 21 June 1696.

1704 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Ezekiel Gavitt md Hannah Wilcox 22 April 1704

c1704 HISTORY: Hist of WA & Kent Co RI, film 806736 pg 272: "Ocean View - This place is situated a few miles NE of Watch Hill and not far from the extreme SE point of town and surrounded by beautiful county. The house is located on the site one time occupied by Ninigret, the Sachem Chief. The owner & proprietor of the resort is W. S. Gavitt who is descended from Ezekiel Gavitt (b. Dec 25, 1683, md Hannah Wilcox April 22, 1704) to whom Ninegret made a deed of this tract of land, about a mile square, receiving as pay therefor a jug of rum, some blankets, and a few trinkets on minor value, etc. The original house on this site was erected about the year 1704. It stood until after the great September gale of 1815 when it was torn down. Situated as it was on the old Post Road (then known as the King's Highway) it became a stopping place for the stage coaches running between Providence and New London, and as such was one of the early hotels of the county. After the bui9lding of the railroads, travel was diverted and from that time till 20 years ago it passed from public notice.
As soon as the pleasure seeker and seaside visitor discovered the attractiveness of this site, it became again before the public, and now, because of the magnificent view it presents and of the delectableness of the air and surroundings of the good table, the rooms of this house are certain to become full every season. Mr W. S. Gavitt's father, Joseph Gavitt, was a major of a regiment in the War of 1812, and his grandfather, John Gavitt, was a Colonel in the Revolution.

1713 DEATH of mother: MA,Essex Co-Salem: Hannah Macchone Gavitt died 1 December 1713

1713 LETTER to son: Genealogies of RI Families pg 462: Letter 7 December 1713: "copied from original manuscript, which in 1909 was temporarily in the hands of the compiler of this article. The handwriting... is 'uncommonly clear,' and somewhat too steady for a man in his eighties:"
"My deare Son Ezekiel, These few sad lines will give you to understand that youre deere Mother is dead. She was taken very sick the last thirsday of November, and diyed the first day of December bettweene eight of the clock, and nine, in the Morning else I thank God we are all well at present. If you are willing to be a helpe to me to transport me, and my tools, and bedin and such things as we have next April, or May, next insueing I shall indeavor to be ready for your coming then, and if it suite you after planting time, well, with a small sloop if you could conveniently...send me an Answer by the next post, you must post-pay this letter, and I will post pay yours only remember to make your superscription Thus To my beloved father Philip Gavet in Salem, to be delivere to him with haste. Then I shall know what you will do...so fare-well from your father Philip Gavet"
[Addressed]"To my beloved son Ezekiel Gavet I hope living at Westerly in Narragainset to be delivered to him with all the speed "Sal 9"

1723 HISTORY: Gen of RI Fam pg 463-4: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Ezekiel Gavit... was admitted a freeman 30 Apr. 1723...

1731 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly, film 940233 pg 337-8: "David Dodge of Colchester, Hartford Co, CT, weaver, to Ezekiel Gavitt, house carpenter, 88 1/2A, James Babcock convey said land to Dodge, John Dodge, Peter Barker, dec'd. 2-22-1731-2. Wig: James York & Wm Babcock."
399-310: "Chas Ninegrett, Chief Sachem of the Narragansett Country to Ezeiel Gavitt, Quit Claim, bounded by: heirs of Wm Hardy dec'd, heirs of Wm Ross dec'd, Capt Benj Ellery of Newport. 9-24-1731, Wit: Samuel Matt & Wm Babcock."

1733 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds: Film 940233 pg 163: "Ezekiel Gavitt, Carpenter, to son Ezekiel Gavitt 88A[acres?], mention sale by Joseph Babcock to David Dodge, bounded by: heirs of Peter Barker dec'd. 8 Oct 1733, Wit: Ichabod Babcock & Henry Davison."
Land from Wm Champlin to son Samuel, 140 A, 10-5-1833, bounded by: Capt Stephen Wilcox, Ezekiel Gavitt, Capt Noyes..."

1736 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Film 940233 pg 122 Deeds: "Robert Hardy to Ezekiel Gavit, from estate of my dec'd father, Wm Hardy May 15, 1736. Wit: Joseph Stanton Jr and Henry Davison"

1741 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Film 940233 pg 44: James York of Charlestown to Samuel Gavitt, house carpenter, quit claim, 24 A bounded by: Joseph Crandall, Ezekiel Gavet, land which did belong to Wm Hardy late dec'd. 4-2-1741...

1742 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds Vol 7,pg 2, rootsweb.com: Ezekiel Gavit to son Samuel Gavit of Westerly, Carpenter, March 21, 1742-3... Langworthy and Ichabod Babcock.

1745 HISTORY: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Town Councils: Film 930806, Vol 5, pg 13: "...meeting at house of Ezekiel Gavit 24 June 1745; pg 17: "Voted that Col Joseph Pendleton, M Elias Thompason & M Ezekiel Gavit shall have licence to retail strong liquor... wherein they now dwell until the last Monday in Aug. next, each of them paying L40 10 in money into town treasury & give bond as of Law directs ..."

1747 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly, 974.5 X22r 1747: Ezekiel Garett RT 03

1747 HISTORY: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Town Councils and Probate 1745-1762, film 930806 pg 111: "Town meeting at house of Ezekiel Gavit 27 April 1747-Westerly: Voted - to Stephen Gavit 1:6:6; To Ezekiel Gavit -- ;" Pg 164; "Voted Mr Ezekiel Gavit shall have the liberty of Retail Strong Liquers..." Pg 201: "Ezekiel Gavit, Elias Thomason, Joseph Pendleton, Jedikiah Davis and Jeremiah Angel -- each have liberty to retail strong liquer in ther respective houses..." Pg 113: "Voted that Ezekiel Gavit shall have the sume of [looks like an L] 2:4:4 Pat [??] of the Towns Treasury for charge of this ---- [??]; Page 123: Town Meeting 31 Aug 1747 at the house of Ezekiel Gavit... present... [town council members]... Voted that Col Jas Pendleton, Capt Elias Thompson, Mc [??] Ezekiel Gavit should have each of ... license...;" Pg 143: "Meeting at house of Cap Benj Randal - request of Mary Babcock, widow... To Ezekiel Gavit - making coffin - 1.0.0..."

1748 HISTORY: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Town Council, pg 163: Council 29 Aug 1748, King Co: "...License to Col Joseph Pendleton, Elias Thompson, Retail strong drink, also M Ezekiel Gavit..."

1751 HISTORY: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Town Councils & Probate....see 1747, pg 260, 24 June 1751: "Town Council held at Ezekiel Gavit... estate of Joseph Crandall - $ to Wm Champlin, Benejah Gavitt, Samuel Stanton, Wm Babcock, Stephen Gavit, Ezekiel Gavit, Samuel Gavit, Joseph Babcock..." Mrs Mary Babcock, exec. of estate of Mrs Mary Champlen, widow late ;dec - estate account: ...Ezekiel Gavit 1.0.0; Hannah Gavit for inventory of estate 0.6.9..."

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 371: Ezekiel Gavit to son Joseph Gavit, May 12 1752. Witnesses: Stephen Willcox & Joseph Crandal

1752 WILL-1754 WILL PROVED: RI, King Co-Westerly, from film 930806 pg 390: "In the Name of God amen the 13th day of May in the 25th year of his Majesties Reign Annqz [??] Domini 1752, I Ezekiel Gavit of Westerly in King County & Colony of Rhode Island in New England, Yeoman, being in Health of Body & a Sound mind & memory,...I Give, Demise and Dispose of the Laws in as following Manner & form:
Item: My will is & I do hereby order my Excutor to pay all my just debt, & funeral charges out of my M.... Estate.
Item: I Give & bequeath unto my well beloved Daughter Mary Lewis five shillings in money of the old tenor..
Item: ...Daughter Hannah Case five shillings...
Item: ...Daughter Thankful Gavit a bed & furniture & my chest of drawers.
Item: ...Daughter Prudence French five shillings...
Item: ...Daughter Esther Gavit a bed and furniture and a chest.
Item: ...Son Ekekiel Gavit my Silver Jankard & silver-headed Cane.... in addition to what I have already given him
by Deed of Gift.
Item: ...Son Stephen Gavit five shillings... in addition to what I have already given him by Deed of Gift.
Item: ...Sons Samuel Gavit & Joseph Gavit all my homestead farm to be equally divided between them according
to Quantity & Quality to them, their heirs and assigns forever.
Item: ...aforesaid Sons Samuel Gavit & Joseph Gavit all my [Salt mush modans-(??) that I purchased of my
Brother in Law Stephen Willsand & all my Land Lying Eastward of the Land I have given to my son
Stephen Gavit by Deed of Gift, to be equally divided between my two sons Samuel & Joseph
Item: I order my Son Samuel Gavit to pay unto my beloved son Benajah Gavit four hundred pounds, current...
of New England or in payables.... to be paid within 3 years after my disease [sic].
Item: I order my Son Joseph Gavit to pay unto my beloved Son Hezekiah Gavit four hundred pounds curent
money of New England or in payables .... within 3 years after my disease.
Item: ...sons Samuel Gavit & Joseph Gavit all my Land ...aforesaid of my Son Stephen Gavit's Land, which I
purchased of Oliver King. ... to be equally divided according to quantity & qaullity between them.Item:... my beloved wife Hannah Gavit my dwelling house & all my personal estate after my just debts & funeral...
are paid, for her to ....
Lastly, I ... my well beloved wife Hannah Gavit & my well beloved Son Ezekiel Gavit to be my whole & sole Executory, they and no other to be my Last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & ... the day and year afore mentioned. Signed & .... by Ezekiel Gavit to be his Last Will & Testament. Signed Ezekiel Gavit and witnessed by Stephen Willcock, Daniel Saunders, Joseph Crandall.
Stephen Willcock, Daniel Saunders & Joseph Crandall the witness to the ... will appeared before the Town Counsil of Westerly on the 2nd day of March 1754....in perfect mind & memory...Voted in Counsil...entered March 28 1754...

1754 PROBATE: RI Vital Records Vol 4 pf 134: "Gavitt, Ezekiel had wife Hannah (Willcox sister of Stephen) and children Mary, Hannah, Thankfull, Prudence, Esther, Ezekiel, Stephen, Samuel, Joseph, Benajah, and Hezekiah... his will dated 13 May 1752 proved We 25 Mar 1754 We 4A:399."
Film 930806, Vol 5,pg 393: Mar 27, 1754 - Inventory of Ezekiel Gavit. Appraiser Stephen Willcock & W Champlin, Hannah Gavit Exec to Will, April 29, 1754, showed whole of estate. Son Ezekiel, the other Exec..."
pg402: "Voted 30 Sep 1754, widow Hannah Gavit have a lycence to keep publick Tavern in the house in which now live.. till last Monday in Aug next..."

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."
pg 328: "Westerly March 25, 1756 - rec'd of Samuel Gavit fuel & -- sum of 400#... of a legagie given to me by my father Ezekiel Gavit late of Westerly. Signed Benajah Gavit - Wit: Stephen Lewis & Joseph Crandall."

Ezekiel married Hannah Wilcox 22 Apr 1704, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Hannah (daughter of Edward Wilcox and Mary Hazard) was born 4 Oct 1689, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 1773, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1679 BIRTH: RI-Westerly: Hannah Wilcox was born 4 Oc 1679, the daughter of Edward Wilcox and Mary Hazard.

1704 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Ezekiel Gavitt md Hannah Wilcox 22 April 1704

1754 HISTOEY: Town meetings Film 930806, Vol 5, pg402: "Voted 30 Sep 1754, widow Hannah Gavit have a lycence to keep publick Tavern in the house in which now live.. till last Monday in Aug next..."

1773 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Hannah Wilcox Gavitt died 1773.

1773 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 14 pg 119: "GAVIT, Hannah; Joseph Gavit to have Administration of Estate of his mother Hannah Gavit late of We deceased/ 30 Aug 1773, pg 216."