Arnold Gavitt

Arnold married Mercy Rodman Abt 1807 OR 1812. Mercy was born 20 Oct 1786; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Robert Gavitt was born 14 Nov 1808, Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 19 Sep 1858.
2. Reuben Gavitt was born Abt 1813; died Yes, date unknown.
3. James Gavitt was born Abt 1816; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Sarah Gavitt was born 1819; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Renewed Gavitt was born Abt 1820; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Ruth Gavitt was born Abt 1824; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Arnold Gavitt was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown.
8. Catherine Gavitt was born 1827; died Yes, date unknown.
9. Margaret Gavitt was born Abt 1828; died Yes, date unknown.
10. Samuel Gavitt was born Abt 1830; died Yes, date unknown.

Notes:

1743 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Samuel Gavitt born 8 September 1743

1759 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 12, pg 142: "Samuel Gavit son of Capt Samuel Gavit chose his grandfather Capt Edward Willcox of Ch to be his guardian. [Thus the son Samue3l was age 14-21 in 1759.]"

1766 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-N. Kingstown: Samuel Gavitt... married 17 November 1766, Ruth Bates...

1808 WILL: RI Vital Rcds, Births from Probate Vol 4 pg 136: "Samuel had wife Ruth and children Arnold, John, Esther, Hannah, Daniel, Elizabeth dec, Ruth, Mary & Perry ment his will dtd 1808 pvd SK 9 Mar 1812 SK 23B:197."
RI Genealogical Register V9 pg 153 (So Kingstown Will Abstracts): "GAVIT, Samuel. Will dated 1808, proved 9 Mar 1812, pgs 197-198. Mentions: Wife Ruth Gavit. Sons Arnold Gavit, John Gavit, Daniel Gavit, & Perry Gavit. Daughters Esther Shelden wife of William Shelden, Hannah Bates wife of Varnum Bates, Elizabeth Chappell dec, Ruth Gavit single & Mary Chappell wife of Moses--unclear Chappel. Grandchildren: Henry Shelden, Raymond Chappel, Samuel Bates. Grandchildren Raymond Chappell & William Chappell both under 21 and Sally Chappel & Lucy Chappel both under 18 children of daughter Elizabeth Chappell dec. Witn: Elijah S Cook, Wm French, Cyrus French."

bef Mar 1812 DEATH: Samuel Gavitt died before 9 March 1812, South Kingstown, when his will was proved.

Samuel married Ruth Bates 7 Nov 1766, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island. Ruth was born Abt 7 Dec 1740; died Aft 1812. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1740 BIRTH: Ruth Bates born 7 December 174_ [no place shown]

1766 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-No. Kingston: Ruth Bates md Samuel Gavitt 27 November 1766

Notes:

1712 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Samuel Gavitt born 3 May 1712

c1737-1740 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 466: "6. Samuel Gavitt... of Westerly RI... married Mary ______. Child i. Oliver,4 b. at Westerly 11 Feb 1748 [to ck out-not shown in 1st source, OneWorld Tree - Samuel Gavitt md Mary Wilcox in 1740, child 1. Susannah]

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.

1756 PROBATE: Film0930806 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."

1757 PROBATE: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Town meetings film 0930806 pg 489: "Cont - We the Town Council of Westerly in Colony by ... do hereby fully inform Mary Gavit widow and Relic to Capt Samuel Gavit late of Westerly... due trademinister in all singular the chattles & ___ of Samuel Gavit dec'd & do all things in the [can't read] 29 June 1757."
pg 490, Inventory of all & Singular the goods, chattles of Capt Samuel Gavit late of Westerly -- subscribed the 27th day of June 1759-- list of items -- signed Ezekiel Gavit, Joseph Crandall, appraisor."

1758 PROBATE: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Town meetings film 0930806, pg 499: "Town council Jan 23, 1758 called by Capt Edwd Wilcock concerning Samuel Gavit and his wife, estate - who died intestate. Capt Edwd Willcock exhibited the following inventory of the Informal Estate of Capt Samuel Gavit & his wife Mary Gavit, late of Westerly, dec'd... to said Samuel Gavit - waring apparel 177.0-0."

1759 PROBATE: RI,Washington Co Births from Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 136: "GAVITT, Samuel, Capt. Had wife Mary (Willcox of Capt. Edward) and children Samuel 14-21 in 1759, Hannah b ca 1753, Eunice b ca 1755 & Vashti b ca 1757 mprs 27 Aug 1759 & 27 Oct 1764 We 4A:565, 567; 5A:63"
Film 0930806 pg 501: "Capt Edward Willcox Admin to the estate of Capt Samuel Gavit and Mary Gavit his wife, both late of Westerly, dec'd... pg 538: Town council at Capt Elias Thompson Aug 7, 1759: Samuel Gavit, son & orphan to Capt Samuel Gavit, late of Westerly, dec'd, approved in council and made choice of his grandfather, Edward Willdcox of Charlestown to be his gurardian."

Samuel married Mary Wilcox 1735 OR 1740, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island. Mary was born 4 Oct 1717, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 27 Aug 1759, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1717 BIRTH: Mary Wilcox was born 4 October 1717, the daughter of Edward Wilcox [Willcox] of Charlestown RI

1735-40 MARRIAGE: Mary Wilcox md Samuel Gavitt

1757 DEATH of husband: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Samuel Gavitt died 27 June 1757

1758 DEATH: Rhode Island Genealogical Register V12 pg 529-531: "By 23 Jan 1758 the widow Mary Gavit was also deceased intestate and her father Capt Edward Willcox of Ch was given Letter Admin of both estates."

1758 PROBATE: Film 0939806, pg 500: "Jan 23, 1758 - Capt. Edwd Willcock made oath before town council of Westerly that he had made ...... of the Estate of Capt. Samuel Gavit & Mary his wife, both late dec'd to be prossessed as the law directs.... do simply give, grant & fully empower Capt. Edwd Willcock of Charlestown, to administer in all singular the good & chattles & ..... of Samuel Gavit & Mary his wife, late of Westerly, who died intestate."
Film 0930806 pg 501: "Capt Edward Willcox Admin to the estate of Capt Samuel Gavit and Mary Gavit his wife, both late of Westerly, dec'd...

1759 DEATH: Mary Wilcox Gavitt died 27 August 1759 [must have been earlier - see below & above 1758]

NOTES: Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Vol 12 pg 141-2: " GAVIT, Samuel, Capt, late of We dec intestate 27 June 1757, pgs 519-521. Letter Admin Estate of Capt Samuel Gavit given to his widow Mary Gavit. Pgs 565, 567...

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."