Hannah Wilcox

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."

Hannah married Ezekiel Gavitt 22 Apr 1704, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Ezekiel (son of Philip Gavitt and Hannah Macchone) was born 25 Dec 1683, Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Bef 25 Mar 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1705 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Mary Gavit was born 15 Aug to Ezekiel Gavitt & Hannah Wilcox

1723 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Mary Gavitt md William Lewis 10 Oct 1723 [Vital Rcds Vol 5, pg 42 shows 1733]

1752 DEATH: Mary Gavit Lewis died 13 May 1752, no place shown

Mary married William Lewis 10 Oct 1723, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. William was born 1 Feb 1702, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1708 BIRTH: RI,Washinton-Westerly: Hannah Gavit born 28 Feb 1708

1724 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Hannah Gavit md Emanuel Case 3 Dec 1724

Hannah married Emanuel Case 3 Dec 1724, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Emanuel was born 2 Nov 1699, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island; died 1770, Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1710 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Ezekiel Gavitt born 18 October 1710

1732 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Ezekiel Gavitt md Amey Babcock 9 August 1732

1749-50 HISTORY: Film 0930806 pg 215: "Council 22 Jan 1749/50 Ezekiel Gavit Jun..."

1751-52 RELIGEON: Church Rcds of Westerly RI, www.newenglandancestors.org pg 36/326: "Extracts from Westerly Church Records. May ye 29, 1751 memorial and petition to the church:... signed by Dea Ezeiel Gavitt, Amie Gavitt and others....
pg 27/166: "Extracts from the Presbyterian Church Records of Westerly, R. I.... Lords day Feby ye 16th 1752. This day the desires of John Gavit (son to deacon Gavit were propounded to come to the Lord's table & under special watch of this society...
Feby ye 19th 1752. The Rev. Mr Joseph Fish preached a sermon to us at ye Rev. Mr Parks from Luke ye 17th & 20 & publickly propounded to come to ye Lords table Joseph & Benjamin Park & John & William Gavit, son to De Ezekiel Gavit--but refered the fixing of their standing in the Church & under the watch of this Society, to ye Rev. Mr Park, having declared to us before that he had not light to determine whether we were a regular Society of not.
March ye 8th, 1752. The Rev. Mr. Park finished his discourse...and received to ye Lords table & our Communion, ye Children above mentioned--Joseph & Benjamin Park, & John Gavit (William Gavit being detained by sickness) and administered the Lords Supper to us--Deacon William Pendleton desired to commuine with us which was granted."
pg 27/167: Letter signed by Joseph Park, Jun., John Gavit [in his 16th year], Benjamin Park, William Gavit at Charlestown, Dec. 19th 1751: "We the subscribers do earnestly desire admission to the Lord's Table and to come under special watch of the society of God's people in this place which have lately been dismissed from the church of Christ in Westerly... [beliefs and duties, etc.], signed by the above named... a vote was taken and "Voted in the affirmative."

1763 DEATH of wife: RI,Washington-Hopkinton: Amey Babcock Gavitt died 1763

1763 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington-Westerly: Ezekiel md Mary Bryan 8 May 1763

1777 CENSUS: RI State census index, pg 62: "RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Census Index pg 002: Ezekiel Gavit"

1798 WILL: RI Vital Rcds Vol 4 pg 134: "Gavitt, Ezekiel had children Ezekiel, George, Amy & Mary dec ment his will dtd 2 May 1798 pvd We 30 May 1808 We 1B:335."

bef 1808 DEATH: RI Gen Register Vol 15 pg 142: "GAVIT, Ezekiel, of We, yeoman, Deacon. Will dated 2 May 1798, proved 30 May 1808, pgs 334, 336. Mentions: Sons Ezekiel & George Gavit. Daus Amy Babcock wife of Isaac Babcock Jr & Mary Hendrick deceased with no living child. Witn: Ruth Shugar, Mary Shugar, Samuel Bliven."

BURIAL: Westerly and its Witnesses, pg 284: "Gavitt Ground (4): Here lies Dea. Ezekiel Gavit, 1st, and doubtless his wife also... Dea. Ezekiel Gavit, 1st was an officer in the Presbyterian Church...

NOTES: Find Mary Hendrick, don't show dau Mary

Ezekiel married Amey Babcock 9 Aug 1732, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Amey was born 8 Feb 1713, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 1763, Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Ezekiel married Mary Bryan 8 May 1763, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Mary was born 1714; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: John Gavit born 22 Sep 1717 to Ezekiel Gavitt and Hannah Wilcox Gavitt

1758 MARRIAGE: OneWorldTree shows John md Anna York [no dates or places] 19 Apr 1758 [no place shown], which is after his death - needs to be checked out. See John Rin #8054 who also md Anna York 1758

1752 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: John Gavit died 13 May 1752

Prudence married William French 1 Mar 1738, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. William was born 6 Jul 1720, Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States; died 1761. [Group Sheet]

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]

Stephen married Mercy West 11 May 1775, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Mercy was born 1735, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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:

1724 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Joseph Gavitt born 17 Jan 1724, son of Ezekiel & Hannah Wilcox Gavitt

1744 MARRIAGE #1: RI: Joseph Gavitt md Thankful Ross in 1744

1752 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds Vol 7,pg 371: Ezekiel Gavit to son Joseph Gavit, May 12 1752. Witnesses: Stephen Willcox & Joseph Crandal

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."

1780 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington-Westerly, film 0930813 & OneWorldTree: Joseph Gavitt md Sarah Edwards [1740-29 Mar 1833 RI] 1 Oct 1789. Film 0930813 Vol 4 pg 363: "I certify that Joseph Gavit of Westerly & Sarah Edward of Charlestown were lawfully joined together in marriage in Westerly October 1, 1780 by John Gardiner, Elder, entered Nov 1, 1780 by Joseph Crandall, clerk. Dau Sarah born Westerly Nov 20, 1781 & dau Thankful born Westerly July 31, 1785.

1806 WILL: RI,Washington Co Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, Joseph, Deacon had wife Sarah and children Margery, Phally or Fally, Mary, Sarah, Thankful, Sanford & John ment his will dtd 26 Nov 1806 pvd We 30 Oct 1815 We 2B:135."
WILL abstract from RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 48 (Westerly Wills): "GAVIT, Joseph, Deacon, of We, yeoman, being aged, Will dated 26 Nov 1806, proved 30 Oct 1815, pg 135 & receipts pgs 136-137. Mentions wife Sarah Gavit. Sons John Gavit & Sanford Gavit. Daughters Margery Gavit wife of Oliver Gavit, Phally or Fally Cottrell wife of Elias Cottrell Esqr, Mary or Polly Gavit, Sarah Gavit, & Thankful Gavit--last 3 called 3 youngest daus. Land of Ezekiel Gavit 3d. Witn: William Champlin, James Rose, Samuel Bliven."

1815 DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Joseph Gavitt died 22 September 1815.

Joseph married Thankful Ross 1723, Rhode Island, United States. Thankful was born 1723; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Sarah Edwards 1 Oct 1780, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Sarah was born 1740; died 29 Mar 1833; was buried , Wilcox Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1726 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Benajah Gavitt born 11 Nov 1726

1746 MARRIAGE: R"I,Washington-Westerly: Benajah Gavitt md Lois Pendleton 7 September 1746, daughter of John and Sarah [Gen of RI Families pg 467: "ii. Sylvia, m. _______ Soper [no dates or places shown]

1745-1762 HISTORY-PROBATE: film 0930806 pg 96, Benajah Gavitt witness for will of William Champlin

Benajah married Lois Pendleton 7 Sep 1746, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Lois (daughter of Joseph Pendleton and Sarah Worden) was born 22 Aug 1728, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1729 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Hezekiah Gavitt was born 9 September 1729

1748 MARRIAGE: Hezekiah Gavitt md Hannah Wilcox 17 November 1748, daughter of Edward Wilcox and Dinah Barber

1777 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Census Index pg 006: Hezekiah Gavit

1798 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Hezekiah Gavitt died 1798

1799 PROBATE: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Rhode Island Gen Register Vol 15 pg 130: "Gavit, Hezekiah. Inventory Estate of Hezekiah Gavit late of We deceased taken; no near kin appeared to take administration of his estate. 22 Apr 1799 pgs 38-39"

Hezekiah married Hannah Wilcox 17 Nov 1748, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Hannah (daughter of Edward Wilcox and Dinah Barber) was born 29 Oct 1720, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 27 Oct 1774, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Esther married Peter Burdick 24 Jan 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Peter was born 12 May 1730, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 7 Feb 1828, Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Hannah married Peleg Ross 10 Dec 1755, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Peleg was born 9 Sep 1733; died Bef 2 Aug 1811, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1739 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-North Kingstown: Immanuel Case was born 8 November 1739

1761 MARRIAGE #1: RI,Washington Co-North Kingstown: Immanuel Case md Ann Rathburn 4 Oct 1761

1782 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington Co-North Kingstown: Immanuel Case md Lydia Allen 12 May 1782

1794 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 15, pg 26: "North Kingstown Wills - CASE, Immanuel, of Wickford in NK. Will dated 24 Sep 1792, proved 29 Aug 1794, pgs 244-246. Mentions: Wife Lydia Case who received one [note of] hand I have against her brothers Same and [burn] Allen jointly. [Compare will of Thomas Allen Jr NK TCP 11:16 RIGR 14:52-53 & will of Lydia Case widow NK TCP 19:45 RIGR 9:35.] Son John Peck Case. Witn: [burn] Bates Jr, Anna Bates [only 2 witn.]"

Immanuel married Ann Rathbun 4 Oct 1761, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island. Ann was born 18 Jul 1742, New Shoreham, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 9 Nov 1778, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island; was buried Nov 1778, Clarke Cemetery, South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

Immanuel married Lydia Allen 12 May 1782, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island. Lydia was born Abt 1742; died 18 Apr 1812. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1734 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Elijah Gavitt born 28 May 1734

DEATH: Gen of RI Families pg 465: "i. Elijah,4... probably d. young. [another son is born 6 Jan 1746/7]

Notes:

1736 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: John Gavitt born 13 July 1736

1758 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: John Gavitt md Anna York 19 April 1758, dau of Stanton

John married Anna York 19 Apr 1758, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Anna was born 7 Apr 1741; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1737 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: William Gavitt born 11 November 1737

1760 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: William Gavitt md Anna (Slocum?) Gavitt 19 May 1760, who died 22 October 1817, aged 76. World Family Tree Project says Anna Crary

1766-67 PROBATE: RI Vital Rcds, Washington Co Births from Probate V 4:136: "GAVITT, William had wife Anna (Crary sister of Oliver) and children Anna, John & William all under age ment his will dtd 25 Aug 1766 pvd We 29 June 1767 We 5A:99, 425."

1766 WILL: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 13 pg 161: "GAVIT, William, of We. Will dated 25 Aug 1766, proved 29 June 1767, pgs 99-100. Mentions: Wife Anna Gavit. Brother [in-law?] Oliver Crary Esquire co-exec with wife. Sons John Gavit & William Gavit both under 21. Daughter Anna Gavit under 18 and unmarried. Indian girl Sarah. Witn: Thomas West, Sarah Babcock, Oliver Lewis. [see page 425]"

1767 DEATH: William died before 29 June 1767, LANS Corp, Fr & Ind. War Crown Point, the date his will was proved.

1767 PROBATE: Film 0930806, Vol 4 Council & Probate 1762-1787, pg 100: "Francis West & Oliver Lewis of Westerly appeard bef town council June 2, 1767 & made oath they saw Wm Gavit deceased sign, seal, publish & declar this instrument to be his last will & Tes. Signed Wm Pendleton, recorded by Joseph Crandall, clerk... Inventory - many items... Anna Gavit, exec & Mr Oliver Crancy exec to will of Wm Gavit late dec'd - June 29, 1767 - appeared before the town councsil of Westerly, made oath that they had presented the dec. est. in order to be appraised as the land directs. Signed Wm Pendleton, President."

1781 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 14 pg 132 [& film 930806 pg 425]: "GAVIT, William. 23 Apr 1781, pg 425. Division of Estate of William Gavit late of We deceased according to his will. Anna Gavit the late widow of William Gavit is now the wife of Amos Cheesborough [one - tract or lot of land lying in Westerly containing 200 acres & 25 rods with dwe3lling house and barn, beg at S end of stone wall that encloses te barn yard on the E side, then... Oliver Lewis'land W on country road, S on land now in a lane belonging to Deacon Ezekiel Gavit - to the first mentioned bound tog... We also set off assigned to Anna Gavit, dau of dec, now wife of John Prentice Babcck, one tract or lot... 8 acres & half more in life.] Anna Gavit the daughter of William Gavit deceased is now the wife of John Prentin Babcock. [Also set off to John Gavit son and orphan of aforesaid Wm Gavit, 10 acres. Wit: Joseph Noyes, John Lewis & Joseph Crandall] [see RIGR Vol 13, pg 161 for will of William Gavit.]"

William married Anna Crary 19 May 1760, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Anna was born Abt 1723; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1739 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Amey Gavitt born 1 December 1739

DEATH: Gen of RI Families pg 465: "iv. Amey,...probably d. young." [another child, Amey, shown in Ezekiel's second marriage born 1764]

Notes:

1741 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Ezekiel Gavitt born 15 June 1741

1767 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 465: "v. Ezekiel... m. at Westerly, 22 Mar. 1767, Phoebe Babcock, b. 24 July 1748, d 7 June 1836, dau of Isaac and Mary (Worden). Child: 1. Hannah,5 b. in 1769; d 7 Feb 1826.

1777 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Census Index pg 004: Ezekiel Gavit Jr.

1820 WILL: RI Vital Records, Washington Co, Births from Probate Records Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, Ezekiel had wife Phebe and dau Hannah ment his will dtd 3 Apr 1820 pvd We 19 Oct 1825 We 3B:163."
RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 162 [Abstracts of Westerly RI Wills): "GAVIT, Ezekiel, of We, yeoman. Will dated 3 Apr 1820, proved 19 Oct 1825, pgs 163-164. Mentions: Wife Phebe Gavit. Daughter Hannah Gavit. Sister Amy Babcock widow of the late Isaac Babcock. Brother [in-law?] Jesse Babcock 2d, Brother [in-law?] Isaac Peckham. No rel to testr: Widow Mary Hall late wife of Merchant Hall, Ruth Segar. Witn: William Vincent, William Vincent Jr., John R Vincent."

1825 DEATH: Ezekiel died 12 September 1825 [no place shown]


NOTES: not sure about this: RIGR Vol 15 pg 142: "Westerly Wills - GAVIT, Ezekiel. Ezekiel Gavit 2d of We is parent & natural guardian to Lydia Gavit & Joseph Gavit 4th minors under the age of 14 years & heirs at law to Hannah Gavit deceased who is the wife of the said Ezekiel Gavit. 26 Dec 1814. Pg 348."

Ezekiel married Phebe Babcock 22 Mar 1767, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Phebe was born 24 Jul 1748; died 7 Jun 1836, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Gavitt Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1764 BIRTH: Amey Gavitt born 27 July 1764 [no place shown]

1780 MARRIAGE: Amey Gavitt md 12 Nov. 1780, Isaac Babcock, son of Isaac and Mary (Worden) Babcock. 11 children.

1849 DEATH: PA,Susquehannah-Dimock: Amey Gavitt Babcock died 17 August 1849

MARRIAGE: RI Genealogical Register Vol 5 pg 102, "They Left R. I.," BABCOCK, Amey, wid Isaac of Groton, CT & dau George & Rhoda Gavit of We, in a distant country 1816 (1-15)"

See R8542 - duplicate

Amey married Isaac Babcock 12 Nov 1780, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Isaac was born 16 Jan 1755; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1766 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: George Gavitt born 28 October 1766

1788 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 466: "x. George,... m. 31 Mar. 1788 Rhoda Babcock, dau of Isaac and Mary (Worden). She m. (2) 20 Oct. 1810, as his second wife, Capt. Nathan Pendleton."

Bef 1810 DEATH: George Gavitt died sometime before 20 October 1810, when his widow remarried.

1816 PROBATE: RI Vital Rcds, Washington Co Births from Probate Records Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, George, 2d, Capt. had widow Rhoda and children Ezekiel, Amy & William mpr 21 Mar 1816 We 2B:152."
RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 49 (Abstracts of Westerly Wills): "Pgs 152-155,226-227. 21 Mar 1816. Rhoda Gavit widow of Capt George GAVIT late of We dec appted admx of his estate. It was stated that Ezekiel Gavit, Amey Babcock widow of Isaac Babcock late of Groton [CT?] dec the said Amey now living in a distant country, and William Gavit who resides in Ohio are the sole heirs of the estate of George Gavit dec. Rhoda late widow of George Gavit dec later became the wife of Nathan Pendleton."

George married Rhoda Babcock 31 Mar 1788, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Rhoda was born Abt 1768; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1738 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Oliver Gavitt born 11 Feb 1738

1770 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Oliver md his first cousin, Marjory Gavitt [bn 4 Sep 1746-d. 14 Aug 1821], daughter of Joseph and Thankful (Ross) Gavitt. [Arnold's Vital Records Vol 5 pg 31 shows md at Charlestown [ck out]

1811 DEATH: Oliver died 6 September 1811 [no place shown]

Oliver married Marjory Gavitt 1 Oct 1770, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Marjory (daughter of Joseph Gavitt and Thankful Ross) was born 4 Sep 1746, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 14 Aug 1821; was buried , Wilcox Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

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:

1747 BIRTH: Edward Gavitt born 6 May 1747 [no place shown]

1772 MARRIAGE: Edward Gavitt md Mary Champlin in 1772 [no place shown], daughter of Samuel and Hannah

1773 HISTORY: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 14, pg 119: "GAVIT, Edward; Certificate from We to Charlestown for Edward Gavit & his wife. 27 Sept 1773, pg...."

MILITARY: Gen of RI Families pg 469: "18. Edward Gavitt... was a soldier in the Revolution."

1831 DEATH: Edward Gavitt died in 1831 [no place shown]

Edward married Mary Champlin 1772. Mary was born 16 Aug 1752; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1764 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genelogical Register Vol 12, pg 142: " 27 Oct 1764. Capt Edward Willcox Admr Estates of Capt Samuel Gavit & Mary Gavit his wife both of We dec presented an account for bringing up 3 of the sd deceased's orphan children, viz: Hannah, Eunic, & Vashti until they respectively arrived to the age of 7 years. The lengths of time the 3 children were cared for suggest that Hannah was born ca 1751, Eunice was born ca 1753, & Vashti was born ca 1755."

Notes:

1753 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Eunice Gavitt born 3 August 1753

1764 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genelogical Register Vol 12, pg 142: " 27 Oct 1764. Capt Edward Willcox Admr Estates of Capt Samuel Gavit & Mary Gavit his wife both of We dec presented an account for bringing up 3 of the sd deceased's orphan children, viz: Hannah, Eunic, & Vashti until they respectively arrived to the age of 7 years. The lengths of time the 3 children were cared for suggest that Hannah was born ca 1751, Eunice was born ca 1753, & Vashti was born ca 1755."

1798 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 466: "vi. Eunice... md. 9 Apr 1798 William Thompson [no place shown]

Eunice married William Thompson 9 Apr 1798, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. William was born Abt 1750; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1755 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Vashti Gavitt born 4 September 1755

1764 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genelogical Register Vol 12, pg 142: " 27 Oct 1764. Capt Edward Willcox Admr Estates of Capt Samuel Gavit & Mary Gavit his wife both of We dec presented an account for bringing up 3 of the sd deceased's orphan children, viz: Hannah, Eunic, & Vashti until they respectively arrived to the age of 7 years. The lengths of time the 3 children were cared for suggest that Hannah was born ca 1751, Eunice was born ca 1753, & Vashti was born ca 1755."

1784 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 466: "vii. Vashti... m. 12 Aug. 1784 Geroge Bliven, b. 16 Sept. 1759, s of Edward and Ann." [no places shown]

Vashti married George Blivens 12 Aug 1784, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. George was born 16 Sep 1759; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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]

Thankful married Oliver Champlin 25 Jan 1779, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Oliver was born 17 Mar 1761, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1756 BIRTH: Stephen Gavitt bn 1756 - One World Tree

1785 MARRIAGE #1: Gen of RI Families pg 466: "v. Stephen, m (1) in Oct 1785 Mary Lewis, child: 1. Stephen,5 b 5 Feb 1790 [no place shown]"

1777 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Census Index pg 007: Stephen Gavit, Jr.

1800 MARRIAGE #2: Gen of RI Families pg 466: "v. Stephen... m. (2) 29 Sept 1800 Esther (Pendleton) Eldridge, widow."

1816 PROBATE: RI Vital Rcds Vol 4 pg 136: "GAVITT, Stephen had widow Esther and son Stephen who was sole heir mpr 19 July 1816 We 2B:164,237."

Stephen married Mary Lewis Oct 1785, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Mary was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Stephen married Esther Pendleton 29 Sep 1800, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Esther was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1760 BIRTH: Isaiah Gavitt born 1760 [no place shown]

1777 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Census Index pg 006: Isaiah Gavit

1780 MARRIAGE: Isaiah Gavitt md _______ Hiscox in 1780.

1807 CENSUS: NY,Rensselaer Co-Berlin: Gen of RI Families pg 470: "His name, or that of his son, app[ears in the New York State census of 1807, as a resident of Berline, Rensselaer Co., NY. [ck out]

Isaiah married Hiscox 1780. was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1775 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Elizabeth or Betsey born 27 August 1775.

Notes:

c1800 BIRTH: David Gavitt born about 1800 [no birthdate or place], estimated birth year based on marriage year - 23 yrs.

1823 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: David Gavitt m. 21 Dec 1823 Martha Hall, daughter of Benjamin [also show md Mary Esther Hall-ck out]

David married Martha Esther Hall 21 Dec 1823, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Martha was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1784 BIRTH: Paul Gavitt bofrn 1784

DEATH: Gen of RI Families pg 466: "xiv. Paul, d. at the age of 17."

Notes:

1790 BIRTH: Wells [Welles] Gavitt born 31 January 1790 [no place shown]

1826 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 466: " xiii. Welles, a deaf mute, m. 30 Dec 1826 Eunice Lamphier."

Wells married Eunice Lamphier 30 Dec 1826, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Eunice was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1793 BIRTH: Nancy Gavitt born about 1793 [no birthdate or place shown], estimated birth year based on marriage year less 20 years.

1813 MARRIAGE: Nancy, m. 7 July 1813 James E Williams of Montville, Conn.

Nancy married James E Williams 7 Jul 1813, Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA. James was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Libeus [no birthdate or place shown] shown as #7 child of #3 marriage [Stephen and Sallie Crandall] and died unmarried.

Died unmarried? What about Libeus Gavitt R#7702? He fits this time frame. Ck out.

Libeous married Rachel Button. Rachel was born 1797, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

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:

1744 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: John Gavitt born 13 July 1744

1773 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: John Gavitt md Desire Wilcox 28 Dec 1773

1815 PROBATE: RI,Washington Co Births from Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, John, Col. (SAR) had widow Desire (who owned 1/7 of certain land late belonging to Joseph Willcox, dec) and children Jospeh, Benajah, Keturah, Mary, Daniel L., Thankful, Samuel & David Lee 14-21 in 1815 mprs 14 Dec 1815 to 26 Mar 1852 We 2B:142-146; 4B:219, 339."

BEF 1840: Gen of RI Families pg 471: "22. Col. John Gavitt... of Westerly RI... married Desire Wilcox... living with her son Benajah in 1840 and drawing a pension."

John married Desire Wilcox 28 Dec 1773, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Desire was born 1754; died 9 Oct 1842, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1746 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Marjory Gavitt bn 4 September 1746, daughter of Joseph and Thankful (Ross) Gavitt

1770 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 467: "ii. Marjory... m. at Westerly, 1 Oct 1770, her first cousin, Oliver Gavitt (16), q.v., s of Samuel 2 and Mary."

1821 DEATH: Marjory Gavitt died 14 August 1821 [no place shown]

Marjory married Oliver Gavitt 1 Oct 1770, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Oliver (son of Samuel Gavitt and Mary Wilcox) was born 11 Feb 1738, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 6 Sep 1811; was buried , Wilcox Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1749 BIRTH: Joseph Gavitt born 13 May 1740

1797 MARRIAGE? Gen of RI Families pg 467: "iii. Joseph... perhaps the Joseph Gavitt who m. 29 Jan. 1797 Mrs. Lydia Culver of Preston, Conn." [to ck out]

Notes:

1752 BIRTH: Phalley Gavitt born 13 May 1752 [no place shown]

1776 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 467: "iv. Phalley... m. 7 Nov 1776 Elias Cottrell."

Phalley married Elias Cottrell 7 Nov 1776, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Elias was born 1752; died Bef 4 Jan 1819, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1760 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Sanford Gavitt born 28 June 1760

1787 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Sanford Gavitt md 23 Feb 1787, Mrs. Hannah Berry [no place shown]

1833 DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Sanford Gavitt died 27 Apr 1833, not 1853:
Pg 188, 9 Decv 1833. Sanford GAVIT late of We dec was a Revolutionary Pensioner & he died 27 Apr 1833 & Hannah Gavit is the lawful widow of sd Sanford Gavit dec & she is now residing in We.
Pg 188, 21 Apr 1834. Sanford GAVIT late of We dec was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of & June 1832; he died 27 Apr 1833 & Hannah Gavit the widow of sd Sanford Gavit is now living & remains the widow of sd Sanford Gavit dec.

Sanford married Mrs Hannah Berry 23 Feb 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Mrs was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1768 BIRTH: Mary Gavitt born 1 January 1768

bef 19 July 1858 WILL & DEATH: "GAVITT, Mary, of We, of lawful age. Will dated 10 Nov 1835, proved 19 July 1858, pgs 293-294. Mentions: Father Joseph Gavitt dec. Sister Thankful Rathbone wife of Job W Rathbone.Witn: Thomas Austin 2d, Gideon H. Noyes, George D. Cross"

Notes:

1785 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Thankful Gavitt born 3 July 1785

1831 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Thankful Gavitt md 28 March 1831, Job W Rathbone.

bef 2 Apr 1855 WILL, DEATH of husband: RI,Washington-Westerly: Job W Rathbone died before will proved on 2 April 1855.

bef 2 May 1864 WILL,DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: "RATHBONE, Thankful, widow, of We. Will dated 16 June 1856, proved 2 May 1864, pgs 44-45. Mentions: To be buried beside my [unnamed] husband. Sister Mary no surname given. No rels to testx given: The widow Hannah Gavitt, William Sydney Gavitt. Witn: Arnold Hiscox Jr, Martha B Hiscox, Albert B Langworthy."

Thankful married Job W Rathbone 28 Mar 1831, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Job was born Abt 1780; died 22 Mar 1855, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Rathbun Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1755 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Sylvester Gavitt born 1755

1781 MARRIAGE #1: Sylvester Gavitt md 30 September 1781, Sarah Babcock, daugher of Col., James and Content [no place shown]

1788 MARRIAGE #2: Sylvester Gavitt md 16 March 1788, Keturah Pendleton, daughter of Col. William and Mary [no place shown]

1795 HISTORY: Film 0930813, pg 464 Vol 4 1779-1819: "Town meeting held at dwelling house of Sylvester Gavit, Esq, first deputy...

HISTORY: Gen of RI Families Vol 1 pg 472: "Sylvester Gavitt was town treasurer of Westerly and a delegate to the Rhode Island General Assembly."

1829 DEATH: Sylvester Gavitt died1 May 1829 [no place shown]

1829-1936 PROBATE: RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 165 (abstracts of Westerly RI Wills): "Pgs 331-339, 444-449, 484-488, WeP 4:45-47. Sylvester GAVIT late of We deceased intestate. His [former] wife may have been a daughter of William & Margaret Champlin, see pgs 484-488, 4 May 1829. 2 Nov 1830. 30 May 1831. 27 Feb 1832. 11 Sep 1836. Sylvester Gavit left the following children: Louisa or Lois Barber widow of Peleg S. Barber late of We dec, Sarah Carr wife of Robert R. Carr of Newport, Rhoda Gavit wife of Benajah Gavit of We [bu 11 Se[ 1836 Benajah Gavit drew Lot #6 in the right of his minor children], Sylvester Gavit, Charles P. Gavit, William P. Gavit, and Isaac P. Gavit of We. Re the Champlin connection one notes in the division of the real estate of Sylvester Gavit late of We dec among his several heirs that his land included the homestead farm, one Lot on the Champlin farm, & one lot down by Sanford Sisson."

Sylvester married Sarah Babcock 30 Sep 1781, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Sarah was born 25 Mar 1764; died 16 Jun 1787; was buried , Thompson Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Sylvester married Keturah Pendleton 16 Mar 1788, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Keturah was born 25 Jan 1761; died 15 May 1819, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Thompson Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1757 BIRTH: Sylvia Gavitt born about 1757 [no birthdate or place shown], estimated birth year based on older siblings.

MARRIAGE: Gen. of RI Families Vol 1 pg 467: "9. Children: ii. Sylvia, m. ______ Soper." [no date or place shown]

Notes:

RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 45, Abstracts of Westerly RI Wills by Alden G Beaman PhD: "pg 10. 30 Dec 1811, Joshua Gavit son of Hezekiah GAVIT to make choice of a guardian."

Notes:

RI Genealogical Register Vol 7, pg 81, Charlestown Will Abstracts: "Willcox, Edward, of Ch... will dated 27 Oct 1774, proved 5 Apr 1779... mentions: Hezekiah Gavitt father of testator's grandson Jeffrey Gavitt..."```

Notes:

1759 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Prudence Gavitt born 1759

1778 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 467: "ii. Prudence, m. 4 Aug 1778 Henry Babcock, b. 23 June 1757, s of James and Mary. Children: 1. Asa b. 26 Apr 1786; m at Westerly 12 Sept 1813, 2nd cousin, Mary,5 Gavitt (19, vii) b. 16 Mar 1787, d at Churchville, NY 21 Aug 1857, dau of George 4 and Abigail (Hiscox).

Prudence married Henry Babcock 4 Aug 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Henry was born 23 Jun 1757; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1759 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Dinah Gavitt was born 1759

1787 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 467: "i. Dinah, m. 6 Dec 1787 Arnold Crandall b. 24 Oct 1760, 4 children.

Dinah married Arnold Crandall 6 Dec 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Arnold was born Abt 1755; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Esther married James Ross 9 Apr 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. James was born 6 Feb 1744; died 18 Dec 1803; was buried , Rathbun Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1756 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Mary Ross born 1 August 1756

1775 MARRIAGE #1: RI,Washington-Westerly: Mary Ross md 9 Feb 1775, Benjamin Hull

1780 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington-Westerly: Mary Ross Hull md 22 Feb 1780, James Bliven

Mary married James Bliven 22 Feb 1770, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. James was born Abt 1755; died Bef Aug 1811. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Benjamin Hull 9 Feb 1775, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Benjamin was born Abt 1755; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1758 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Peleg Ross born 17 October 1758

1778 MARRIAGE #1: RI,Washington-Westerly: Peleg Ross md 15 Jan 1778, Thankful Bliven dau of James & Sarah (Stetson) Bliven...

1780 MARRIAGE#2: RI,Washington-Westerly: Peleg Ross md 2 Dec 1781, Mary Babcock, dau of Isaac & Mary (Worden) Babcock. Chn: Patience, Mary, Anne, Peleg, Isaac. Family removed to Sheffield, Mass. where Isaac was born. [no dates or places shown]

bef 1811: Peleg Ross died before May 1811 [no place shown]

Peleg married Thankful Bliven 15 Jan 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Thankful was born 16 Sep 1757, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Peleg married Mary Babcock 2 Dec 1781, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Mary was born 11 Mar 1757, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1761 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Lebbeus Ross born 29 March 1761

1783 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Lebbeus Ross md 23 March 1783, Rhoda Crandall, dau of William & Deborah (Crandall) Crandall... This family also removed to Sheffield, Mass. [no date shown]

Lebbeus married Rhoda Crandall 23 Mar 1783, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Rhoda was born 7 Jul 1758, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1763 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Thomas Ross born 29 August 1763

1784 MARRIAGE #1: RI,Washington-Westerly: Thomas Ross md 28 March 1784, Elizabeth Lewis, dau of James Lewis of Newport.

1792 MARRIAGE #2: Thomas Ross md May 1792, to Mary Love [no place shown]. Chn prob: James Lewis who m Lydia Lewis & Martha b 18 Feb 1789 at West Greenwich, m 1 May 1800 Cranston Bates [no place shown]


NOTES: could be Thomas Ross of Coventry [Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 10 pt 147: ROSS, Thomas of Co. Will dated 24 Jan 1843, proved 13 May 1843, pgs 97098. Mentions: wife Mary Ross. Son James L. Ross. Granddaughter Lydia Reynolds, wife of Lyman Reynolds & daughter of James L. Ross. Hannah P. Brown a girl whom I brought up."

Thomas married Elizabeth Lewis 28 Mar 1784, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Elizabeth was born 3 Nov 1764; died 26 Dec 1790. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Mary Love May 1792. Mary was born 20 Sep 1774; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Amey married Samuel Stanton 1 Oct 1788, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island. Samuel was born Abt 1765; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Hannah married Ross Gavitt Abt 1790. Ross was born Abt 1765; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1773 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Anna Ross born 10 March 1773

MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Anna Ross m 4 Feb 1779, Asa Nash, son of Jonathan. [date only 6 yrs after birth- ck out]

Anna married Asa Nash Abt 4 Feb 1793, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Asa was born Abt 1770; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

William married Nancy Pearce 24 Feb 1801, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Nancy was born Abt 1775; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Benjamin married Abigail Lewis 7 Jan 1802, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Abigail was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Ann married Robert Guthrie Sands 18 Sep 1784, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island. Robert was born 28 Jul 1764, New Shoreham, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 21 Jan 1824, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1774 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-South Kingstown: John Peck Case born 18 December 1774

1799 MARRIAGE #1: RI,Washington Co-North Kingstown: John Peck Case md Celinda Bullock 17 March 1799, dau of John Bullock of Wickford, shows 3 children: Caroline Eliza, William Helme and a third "child of J. P. Case," d. 28 Sept 1813.

1813 DEATH of wife #1: RI,Washington Co-South Kingstown: Celinda Bullock Case died 29 (or 2 re Smith's Almanac notes) Jan 1813.

1814 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington Co-North Kingstown: John Peck Case md Harriet Holloway 21 April 1814

1829 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-South Kingstown: John Peck Case died 20 April 1829, aged 57; buried Clarke Cemetery by mother and daughter, Caroline

HISTORY: Gen of RI Families Vol 22, pg 87: "John Peck Case was a sea captain and is alway referred to as "Capt." in the records. It is possible to establish the heirs of John Peck Case with some particularity, as a partition of his estate made in 1863 shows all the heirs at that time (South Kingdom Probate; see also commissioners' report and partition plat in North Kingstown Land Evidence Book 33-B, p. 693).

John married Celinda Bullock 17 Mar 1799, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island. Celinda was born Abt 1780; died 29 Jan 1813, Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Clarke Cemetery, South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Harriett Holloway 21 Apr 1814, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island. Harriett was born Abt 1797; died 28 May 1862, North Kingston, Washinghton, Rhode Island; was buried , Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1761 BIRTH: Anna Gavitt born 29 December 1761 [no place shown]

1778 MARRIAGE #1: Anna Gavitt md John Prentice Babcock [b. Westerly 4 Oct 1750-6 Sep 1781] son of Isaac and Mary (Worden) Babcock

1781 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 14 pg 132: "GAVIT, William. 23 Apr 1781, pg 425. Division of Estate of William Gavit late of We deceased according to his will... Anna Gavit the daughter of William Gavit deceased is now the wife of John Prentin Babcock. [see

1781 DEATH of husband: John Prentice Babcock died 6 September 1781, Battle of Mystic (Ft. Griswold, CONN), 1 child: Stanton...

1782 MARRIAGE #2: Anna md Aaron Fish (bn Groton, Conn 30 Oct 1758) on 13 December 1782 [no place shown], 9 children born

Anna married John Prentice Babcock 15 Mar 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. John was born 4 Oct 1750, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 6 Sep 1781, Fort Griswold, , Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Aaron Fish 13 Dec 1782. Aaron was born 30 Oct 1758, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1766 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: William Gavit born 2 April 1766

1776 REVOLUTIONARY WAR: Gen of RI Families pg 476: "William Gavit served as a privateersman in the Revolution."

1785 MARRIAGE #1: CT,New London-Groton: William Gavit md 9 October 1785, Sarah Babcock of Hopkinton RI

1805 HISTORY: Gen of RI Families pg 476: "Her was one of a party of emigrants who went to Ohio in Nov. 1805, and was elected four times to the Ohio Senate." Cf The "Old NW Genealogical Quarterly vol 8, pp 235 et seq. (Oct 1905).

1846 MARRIAGE #2: William Gavit md 8 May 1846, Mrs. Anna (---) Devereaux of Alexandria OH

1850 CENSUS: OH,Delaware-Oxford Twp: A/C Image 15, pg 296, 26 Sept, Dwelling 2757/2770: William Gavitt 85/RI, living with Ezekiel C Gavitt 45/MASS, ME clergyman, wife Elizabeth 33/OH and children: Corrington 12/OH, Wm W 10/OH,
Mary A 7/OH, Cintha E 4/OH, Philena O. 4/12-OH, Nathan Shinn 19/OH - farming.

William married Sarah Babcock 9 Oct 1785, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States. Sarah was born 10 Mar 1765; died 17 Apr 1842, Granville, Licking, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet]

William married Mrs. Anna Devereaux 8 May 1846. Mrs. was born 1773; died 16 Feb 1849; was buried , Alexandria, Licking, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c 1791 BIRTH: Amy Gavitt born about 1791 [no date or place shown], estimated birth year based on marriage date of parents and estimated birth year of older sibling.

MARRIAGE: RI Genealogical Register, They Left RI part 1 from Westerly Probate Rcds: "Amey Gavit, dau of George & Rhoda of Westerly, md Isaac Babcock of Groton, Conn. and she a widow and residing "in a distant country." by 30 Dec 1816
Vol 5 pg 102, "They Left R. I.," BABCOCK, Amey, wid Isaac of Groton, CT & dau George & Rhoda Gavit of We, in a distant country 1816 (1-15)"

NOTE: This not make sense - see Amey Gavitt, dau of Ezekiel and sister to George Gavitt, who md Rhoda Babcock - ck out

Notes:

c1793 BIRTH: William Gavitt born about 1793 [no birth date or place shown], estimated birth year based on older siblings' birthdates.

HISTORY: RI Genealogical Register, Oct 1982, Vol 5 pg 136, "They Left R. I:" "GAVIT, William, son of George & Rhoda of We, of Ohio 1816 (1-15)"

Notes:

1771 BIRTH: Joseph Gavitt born 26 January 1771 [no place shown] , probably at Westerly RI [ck out]

1827 DEATH: Joseph Gavitt died 26 September 1827 [no place shown]

Notes:

1772 BIRTH: Benjamin Gavitt born 10 July 1772 [no place shown], but probably at Westerly RI - ck out

1814 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Benjamin Gavitt md Amelia Allen 17 May 1814

1849 DEATH: Benjamin Gavitt died 18 February 1849 [no place shown]



NOTES: Could be Benjamin Gavit in Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 10 pg 158: "Westerly Wills - GAVIT, Benjamin, of We. Will dated 6 Nov 1848, proved 26 Feb 1849, pgs 538-539. Mentions: Henry Calton Gavit no rel given. Witn: Mary A. Dunn, John D. Harvey, Bradford Bliven."

Benjamin married Amelia Allen 17 May 1814, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Amelia was born Abt 1772; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1773 BIRTH: Ezekiel Gavitt born 26 June 1773 [no place shown] but probably Westerly -to ck out

1805 MARRIAGE: Ri,Westerly-Westerly: Ezekiel md Hannah Wilcox 21 Nov 1805. Vital Record of RI, by Arnold, Vol 5 pg 32 shows md in Charlestown [ ck out]

1814 PROBATE: RI Vital Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, Ezekiel 2d had wife Hannah dec and children Lydia & Joseph 4th both under 14 mpr 26 Dec 1814 We 1B: 348."

Ezekiel married Hannah Wilcox 21 Nov 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Hannah was born 1771; died 3 Jan 1811. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1766 BIRTH: Oliver Gavitt born 23 December 1766, one page of Vital Rcds shows born South Kingston, the other shows Westerly - ck out

Notes:

1768 BIRTH: Daniel Pearce Gavitt born 20 October 1768 [no place shown]

1794 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-So. Kingston: Daniel Pearce Gavitt md Lucy Worden 21 January 1794.

Daniel married Lucy Worden 21 Jan 1794, Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Lucy was born Abt 1770; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1770 BIRTH: Mary Ann Gavitt born 2 August 1770 [ no place shown]

c1790 MARRIAGE #1: RI Vital Rcds, Washington Co Marriages from Probate Rcds, Vol 4 pg 150: "Mary of Samuel & Ruth and Moses Chappell mwd 1808 SK 2B:197
RI Genealogical Register V9 pg 153 (from Abstracts of So Kingstown Wills): GAVIT, Samuel. Will dated 1808, proved 9 Mar 1812, pgs 197-198. Mentions... Mary Chappell wife of Moses--unclear Chappel...[no date or place shown]

1839 MARRIAGE #2: Mary Ann Gavitt md John E. Smith 24 October 1839 [no place shown] [this is very late-almost 70]

Mary married Moses Chappel Abt 1790. Moses was born Abt 1765; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Mary married John E Smith 24 Oct 1839. John was born Abt 1765; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1772 BIRTH: Esther Gavitt born 20 February 1772 [no place shown]

1794 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-So. Kingston: Esther Gavitt md William Sheldon 21 Jan 1794

Esther married William Sheldon 21 Jan 1794, Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. William was born Abt 1770; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1773 BIRTH:

MARRIAGE: RI Vital Records, Washington Co Marriages from Probate Records, Vol 4 pg 149: "Elizabeth dec of Samuel and Ruth and Mr. Chappell mwd 1808 SK 2B:197

Elizabeth married Chappell Abt 1790. was born Abt 1770; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1779 BIRTH: RI,Washington-South Kingstown: Hannah Gavitt born 4 April 1779

MARRIAGE: RI Vital Rcds, Washington Co Marriages from Probate Rcds, Vol 4 pg 150: "GAVITT, Hannah of Samuel & Ruth and Varnum Bates mwd 1808 SK 2B:197

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

Notes:

1789 BIRTH: Perry Gavitt born 19 May 1789 [no place shown]

1816 MARRIAGE: Perry Gavitt md Clarissa Carpenter [b. 21 June 1797], dau of Timothy on 21 June 1816 [no place shown] Child: 1. Abby,6 m. 5 Aug. 1850 Maxson White of North Kingston. Cf Carpenter Genealogy.

Perry married Clarissa Carpenter 21 Jun 1816. Clarissa was born 21 Jun 1797; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1773 BIRTH: Samuel Gavitt born 14 November 1773 [no place shown]

c1807 MARRIAGE: Samuel Gavitt md Eunice Crandall [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on birthdate of Eunice, 8 July 1785 + 20 years and first child's birthyear, 1808.
Wash Co RI VR Births from Death Rcds Vol 8 pg 286: "William Clarke, of Samuel & Eunice (Crandall) Gavitt, b 9 Oct 1798 Ch [wid; d 10 Nov 1876 Ri] (RiD 1-25) born way before marriage of parents

Wash Co RI Marriages from Gravestones Vol 3 pg 120: "GAVITT, Samuel, and Eunice Crandall, cnb CH 1798-1811 [not know what this means - to find out]

Samuel married Eunice Crandall Abt 1807. Eunice was born 8 Jul 1785; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1777 B IRTH: Mary Gavit born in 1777 [no place shown]

MARRIAGE: Mary Gavit md ______ Wilcox [ no date, place or groom's first name shown]

Notes:

1779 BIRTH: Edward Gavitt born 6 March 1779 [no place shown]

c1799 MARRIAGE: Edward Gavitt md Mary Nye [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on birth year of first child, 1800

1837 DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Edward Gavitt died 17 April 1837 [Gen of RI Families V1 pg 477: Edward died 17 Apr. 1836]

1837 PROBATE: RI,Washington-Westerly [RI Genealogical Register V9 pg 216]: GAVIT, Edward, of Sm. Will dated 8 Mar 1836, proved 29 Apr 1837, pg 16. Mentions: Wife Mary Gavit. Sons Simeon Gavit, Elijah Gavit, Ezekiel Gavit & Benjamin Gavit. Daughters Sally M. Chappell & Lucinda Gavit. My 3 youngest children: E.G., B.G., & L.G. Grandaughter Phebe Ann Taylor under age. Witn: Joshua Peck, James Chappell, Ann Maxfield.

Edward married Mary Nye Abt 1799. Mary was born 11 Feb 1780; died 1851. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1781 BIRTH: Phoebe Gavitt born in 1781 [no place shown]

c1800 MARRIAGE #1: Phoebe Gavitt md Daniel Bates [no date or place shown], estimated mg year based on birthdate of Phoebe + 20 years.

MARRIAGE #2: Phoebe Gavitt md Gideon Worden [no date or place shown]

Phoebe married Daniel Bates Abt 1800. Daniel was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Phoebe married Gideon Worden Aft 1800. Gideon was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1789 BIRTH: Susan Gavitt born in 1789 [no place shown]

c1809 MARRIAGE #1: Susan Gavitt md Asa Curd [no date or place shown]. estimated mg year based on Susan's birth year + 20 years.

MARRIAGE #2: Susan Gavitt md John Westcott [no date or place shown]

Susan married Asa Curd Abt 1810. Asa was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Susan married John Westcott Aft 1810. John was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1799 BIRTH: RI,Westerly-Westerly: John Camplin Gavit born 4 April 1799

1821 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-South Kingstown: John Champlin Gavit md 7 Feb 1821, Elizabeth Healy, daughter of Joseph and Bashaby (?).

1850 CENSUS: CT,Windham-Windham: A/C Image 16-17, pg 429, 30 Sep, Dw 114:
GAVITT, John 55/RI laborer; Elizabeth 50/RI; Mary 25/RI; Henry 18/RI, RR laborer; George 16/CT
RR laborer; Nancy 14/CT; Hannah 12/CT; Lydia A 10/CT; Edna 4/CT; Mary Healy 45CT;
Ann Chappell 22/CT; Charlotte 15/CT; Besheber D Healy 12/RI

1866 DEATH: CT,Windham-Willimanatic: John Champlin Gavit died 20 January 1866

John married Elizabeth Healy 7 Feb 1821, Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Elizabeth was born 2 Sep 1801; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1784 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Nancy Blivens born 4 December 1784

Notes:

1786 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Edward Bliven born 7 May 1786

Notes:

1788 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Polly Blivens born 27 May 1788

Notes:

1792 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Samuel Blivens born 28 February 1792

Notes:

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:

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]

Notes:

1777 BIRTH: Ephraim Gavitt born 22 October 1777 [no place shown]

1805 MARRIAGE: Ephraim Gavitt md 17 Feb 1805, Sally Larkin..., dau of Abel and Sarah (Foster) of Westerly R. I.

1814 PROBATE: RI Vital Rcds, Washington Co Marriages from Probate Vol 4 pg 149: "GAVITT, Ephraim and Sally Larkin of Abel & Sarah (Foster of Jonathan & Anna) mwd 1814 We 5A:437; 6A:353, 366; 3B:231; 4B:108, 281"

1863 DEATH: CT,New London-Norwich: Ephraim Gavitt died 14 Sep 1863

Ephraim married Sally Larkin 17 Feb 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Sally was born 7 Feb 1773; died 1 Feb 1861; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1780 BIRTH: Abigail Gavitt born 10 July 1780 [no place shown]

1807 MARRIAGE: Abigail Gavitt md Merchant Haff (or Hall) [b. 15 May 1775], 17 December 1807, 3 children.

Abigail married Merchant Hall 17 Dec 1807, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Merchant was born 15 May 1775; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Asa married Mary Baker 3 Aug 1806, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born 16 Mar 1788; died 27 Dec 1827. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1784 BIRTH: Arnold Saunders Gavitt born 16 November 1784 [no place shown]

c1805 MARRIAGE: Arnold Gavitt md Polly Pride (b. at Preston Conn 12 Apr 1793-dd 30 Dec 1881], daughter of Absalom and Huldah (Brewster). Child 1. Abbie, [no birthdate or place] md her first cousin, Edwin Gavitt (38, iii), qv., son of Ephraim and Sally (Larkin). (Cf. Brewster Genealogy)

Arnold married Polly Pride Abt 1813. Polly was born 12 Apr 1793, Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States; died 30 Dec 1881. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1787 BIRTH: Mary Gavitt born 16 March 1787 [no place shown]

1813 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Mary Gavitt md. Asa Babcock [her second cousin 10,ii, 1], son of Henry and Prudence (Gavitt) 12 September 1813

Mary married Asa Babcock 12 Sep 1813, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Asa (son of Henry Babcock and Prudence Gavitt) was born 26 Apr 1786; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

John married Sally Williams Abt 1802. Sally was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1781 BIRTH: Hannah Gavitt born 1781 [no place shown]

MARRIAGE: Hannah Gavitt md Rhodes Sherman [no date or place shown]

Notes:

1784 BIRTH: Polly Gavitt born 4 July 1784 [no place shown]

1805 MARRIAGE: NY,Renssaeler-Berlin: Polly Gavitt md Joseph Greene 7 November 1805 [b. 5 July 1786-d. 24 Septy 1868], son of John (who second wife was Amelia Gavitt (vide infra, 20, iv) sister of Polly (Gavitt) Greene and his first wife.
Child 1. Spicer, living at Adams Centre,Jefferson, NY in 1883.

1855 DEATH: NY,Jefferson-Adams: Polly Gavitt Greene died 1 April 1855.

Polly married Joseph Greene 7 Nov 1805, Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, United States. Joseph (son of John Greene) was born 5 Jul 1786; died 24 Sep 1868. [Group Sheet]

Isaiah married Elizabeth Murphy Abt 1808. Elizabeth was born 26 May 1785; died 15 Dec 1872, Portage, , New York. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1792 BIRTH: Amelia Gavit born 1792 [no place shown]

1836 MARRIAGE: Amelia Gavitt md as second wife to John Greene of Berlin NY 2 July 1836 [b. 10 Jan 1754 Westerly RI-dd 31 July 1838 Berlin], father of Joseph Greene, who md Amelia's older sister Polly]. ( Cf. supra, 20, ii)

Amelia married John Greene 2 Jul 1836. John was born 10 Jan 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 31 Jan 1838, Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1794 BIRTH: Nancy Gavitt born about 1794, estimated birth year based on her placement among her siblings [ no place shown] to ck out

DEATH: Gen of RI Families pg 470: "v. Nancy, d. unm. [unmarried] [no date or place shown]

Notes:

c1796 BIRTH: Betsey Gavitt born about 1796, estimated birth year based on her placement in the family [no date or place shown]

MARRIAGE: Betsey md _______ Babcock [no date or place shown]

Clark married Lydia Weaver 25 Jan 1820. Lydia was born 16 May 1803; died 22 Dec 1825. [Group Sheet]

Clark married Laura O. Ellsworth 25 Sep 1827. Laura was born 25 Aug 1809; died 4 May 1854. [Group Sheet]

Clark married Abigail White 3 Dec 1854. Abigail was born 8 Jun 1804; died 24 Oct 1879. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1801 BIRTH: Ephraim Gavitt born about 1801, estimated birth year based on placement in family [no birthdate or place shown] to ck out

MARRIAGE: Ephraim Gavitt md Polly White. Several children [no marriage date or place shown]

Ephraim married Polly White Abt 1825. Polly was born Abt 1801; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sally married Jared Starr Crandall 14 Aug 1850. Jared was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1844 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Martha Ester Gavitt b orn Aug 1844

MARRIAGE: Washington Co RI Vital Records Vol 8 pg 282: "GAVITT, Martha Esther... md Mr Barber [no date or place shown]

1893 DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Martha Ester Gavitt died 9 November 1893

Russell married Sarah Frances Crandell 10 Jan 1859. Sarah was born Abt 1835; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1818 BIRTH: PA: Temperance Gavit born 23 Sep 1818, re Ancestry.com One World Tree, PA re 1850, 1900 censuses, also, birth year based on tombstone inscription

c1845 MARRIAGE: William Stone md Temperance Gavit, estimated marriage year based on age of son Truman in 1850 census-4 years old.

1849 PROBATE of father, Richmond Gavitt: PA, Susquehanna Co, November term 1849... partition of the real estate of Richmond Gavit deceased to and among the heirs of said deceased: Nov 19, 1849 Upon the petition of Rebecca Gavit, widow and relist of Richmond Gavit, late of Dimock Twp in Co of Susquehanna deceased of William Stone and Temperance his wife, late Temperance Gavit...

1850 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Bridgewater Twp:Anc.com Img 35-pg 310,31 Dec,dwelling 253,fam 263:
STONE, William 31/PA; Temperance 31/PA; Truman 4/PA-male; Eunice R 5/12-PA,female

1860 CENSUS: Cannot find but will look again [1-05]

1870 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 9 pg 227, 17 August, Dwelling 66, family 71:
STONE, William 51/CT - farmer [value $6500/7500]; Temperance 51/ --; Truman 23/PA single farm
laborer [value $300]; Mary Jane 13/PA; Bertha ROSENGRANTS 13/ -- domestic; May
Rosengrant 11/ -- domestic

1880 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com-pg 35[130],[no date],dwell 342 fam 347:
STONE, William 61/CT(CT,CT) farmer;Temperance 61/ CT(CT,CT)

1900 CENSUS:PA,Susquehanna Co-Harmony Twp: Anc.com Img 2-sheet 1B,1 Jun,dwell 16,fam 20,Main St:
STONE, Temperance-head 80/PA bn Aug 1819 (CT,CT) widowed, 2/4 children living - housekeeper
renting home

1907 DEATH,BURIAL: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Temperance Stone died 1907, buried Dimock Cemetery, tombstone inscription: "Temperance Gavitt wife of William Stone 1818-1907"

Temperance married William Stone 8 Jul 1845. William was born 14 Jan 1819, Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States; died 10 Dec 1883; was buried 1883, Dimock Cemetery, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: S1S1-GW

Notes:

1822 BIRTH: PA, Nancy Gavit born 28 July 1822, birthdate calculated from tombstone inscription, also 1900 census shows born July 1822

c1845 MARRIAGE: Daniel Reynolds md Nancy Gavit, no date or place shown, estimated marriage date based on age of first child in 1850 census

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,...

1850 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Bridgewater Twp: Anc.com Img 34-pg309, 31 Dec, Dw 247/257: Nancy Reynolds age 25, born Pennsylvania, wife of Daniel Reynolds

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 21-719 [22], 7 July, Dw 164/156: Nancy C Reynolds age 38, born Pennsylvania, wife of Dan'l Reynolds

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Burrough,23 Jul: Nancy Reynold age 47, born Pennsylvania, wife of Daniel Reynolds.

1880 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock ED 121: Anc.com Img 34-pg34, 25 June, Dw326/331:
REYNOLDS, Nancy 57/PA (PA,PA) divorced, servant, living with Isaac A Maine, Lucy E and family

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Bor: Heritage Quest pg 112A, 1 June, Dwelling 3, family 4: Mrs. N. C. Reynolds age 77, born Pennsylvania July 1822, divorced servant, 3/3 children living, sister-in-law to and living with Albert Conklin, sister, Thankful and family

1901 DEATH: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Nancy C Reynolds died 19 August 1901; buried Dimock Cemetery, tombstone inscription: Nancy C Reynolds nee Gavitt dd 8-19-1901, age 79yrs 22dys"

Nancy married Daniel Reynolds Abt 1845. Daniel (son of Reuben Reynolds and Eliza A) was born Abt 1823, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1824 BIRTH: PA: Prentice A Gavit born 17 May 1824 [no place shown, except PA on censuses]

1846 MARRIAGE: Prentice A Gavit md Emeline S Parke 12 July 1846 in prob. Dimock PA [re World Tree ID 1024]

1847 LAND: PA,Susquehanna Co Grantor Index BK 17 pg 241: Libeous Gavit ux to Prentiss A Gavit, 31 acres in Dimock
also BK 17 pg 241 1847: Mary Gavit al to Prentiss A Gavit 31 acres in Dimock

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,...

1850 CENSUS: Cannot find as of January 2005

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna-Jessup, Montrose PO: pg 730-31, 11 July, Dwelling 253, family 246:
GAVITT, Prentice 35/PA farm labor for John Parke; Emeline 33/PA-wife; John 11/PA; Jane 9/PA;
Elizabeth 7/PA; Wilson 6/PA; Willis 4/PA
Fam 245 John Parke 29/PA; Julia 21/Ireland; Delbert S 3/PA; Francis C 1/PA

1861 DEATH,MILITARY: Luzerne in Civil War, Chapter 19, 52 Reg, Co A: Private Prentes Gavitt mustered in 10 Sep1861, died 17 Nov 1861; History of Sullivan Co PA pg 186: "Prentice [son of Peter & Eliza Gavitt] was killed at the battle of Chancellorsville..."
Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1024: "Prentice A Gavitt... LANG joined Union Army (Spring); EDUC 2nd PA Vol Infantry, died in the War."

1906 WILL: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Will of wife Emeline S Gavitt, Vol 10 pg 216-217, made 27 November 1902 and proved 8 March 1906: "I, Emeline S Gavitt of Twp of Dimock, widow of Prentiss A Gavitt..."

HISTORY: One World Tree ID 1024, my submission #5: "Prentice A Gavitt... CONF He was a Republican,... FCOM farmer..."
The Gavitts of Westerly RI pg 107: "Prentice A Gavitt... joined Union army Spring 1861, died in service) Died 17 Nov 1861, in the Civil Ward (served in the 2nd PA Volunteer Infantry; a Republican). Birth (2) 1814. Occupation: farmer."



NOTES: To ck out - World Tree project ID: 1024, my version #5: Shown as child #1: Charles H Gavitt b: 10 Jul 1847 in Dimock PA, dd 1864 - killed in Civil War, Lang Co [don't know if this him or next son, John-ck out: B 9th RI Vol 9 Jun 1862-2 Sep 1862 from Dimock

Prentice married Emeline S Parks 12 Jul 1846, prob Dimock, , Pennsylvania, USA. Emeline was born 17 Feb 1827, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States; died 10 Feb 1906, Dimock Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried Feb 1906, Dimock Cemetery, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

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:

1830 BIRTH: PA: Mary Gavitt born 24 June 1830 in Sandyston Tsp, Sussex Co, NJ re Ancestry World Tree ID1269 Feb 2006 - need to ck out

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;...

bef 1850 MARRIAGE: Francis M Rosencrantz md Mary Gavitt, no date or place shown; Hist of Sullivan Co PA, pg 186: "Mary [dau of Peter and Eliza Gavitt] of Francis Rosencrants, of Susquehanna county..."

1850 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com pg 25, 17 August, dwelling 379, family 379:
ROSENCRANTZ, F M 23/NJ farmer; Mary 20/[shows ditto under New Jersey; Alun W 1/PA

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 1-pg 1, 2 July, dwelling 4:
ROSENCRANTZ, Francis 33/NJ farmer; Mary 30/PA; Alun 11/PA; Ellen 9/PA; Nancy 6/PA; Stell 4/PA;
Elzinia 1/PA
Dwelling #5 is John 59 yrs old and wife Polly Rosencrantz [parents?];
Dwelling #6 is Samuel A 31PA and Chary Rosencrantz
Dwelling #3 is John and Laura Reynolds

1870-1880 CENSUS: Cannot find as of January 2005

1900-1910 CENSUS:

1914 DEATH: Mary Gavitt Rosencrantz died 1 Jan 1914, no place shown

Mary married Francis M Rosencrantz Abt 1848. Francis was born Abt 1827, New Jersey, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1832 BIRTH: PA: John Gavit born 3 May 1832, based on Ancestrycom One World Tree and 1900 census

1849 HISTORY: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Film 1927563Probate-Orphan Court Vol 2, page 604, 23 January 1849: "Upon petition of John Gavit that he is a minor child above the age of 14 years, that he is a son of Richmond Gavit of Dimock Twp - no person legally qualified to take charge of his person and estate... choose a guardian... choice of Reuben S Stephens as his guardian."

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-pg 25-26,17 Aug,dwelling 386,family 386:
GAVITT, Jno 18/ [NY crossed off but PA not written in] farmer; Thankful 14/ - [also PA not shown];
Herman LINIS 26/NY farmer; Chas LINIS 3/PA; Mary LINIS 2/PA [no wife shown]

c1858 MARRIAGE: John Gavit md Nancy [no surname, date or place shown] estimated year based on son's age in 1860 census: Frederick 1/PA

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-New Milford: Anc.com Img 14-pg 49, 25 June, dwelling 373, family 366:
GAVITT, John 28/PA master carpenter [value $1000/400]; Nancy-wife 25/PA; Frederick 1/PA;
Henry WALKER 15/PA
also on page 74 (573), 30 June, dwelling and family ?? was this identical family listed [I don't
understand this except perhaps they were separated for a time, as they were later divorced

1870 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna-New Milford Twp: Anc.com, pg 14, 19 July, Dwelling 111, family 122:
GAVITT, John 38/PA Retired farmer [value $3000,800]; Nancy-wife 34/PA-keeping house;
Fred 12/PA-at school; Clementine 11/PA-at school; Homer 7/PA-at school

1880 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Bridgewater Twp ED 117:Anc.com-pg 3 [51],1 June,dwelling 23,fam 23:
GAVITT, John 48/PA (RI,Conn) married farmer; Fred A-son 21/PA (PA,PA) single laborer;
Homer-son 16/PA single,at home; Emeline-widowed sister in law 53/PA-keep house;
Ida-niece 19/PA-at home

1884 LAND: PA,Susquehanna Co Grantor Deeds Bk 64 pg 508, FHL film 1993949: Indenture 24 Jan 1884 between John Gavitt of Bridgewater Twp... and Frederick A Gavitt and Nancy F Gavitt of same place, wife of said John Gavitt: insomuch that they have mutually agreed to live separately and apart from one each other and it is reasonable .... domestic confidence and reciprical affections exist no more: That individuals... be at liberty to establish themselves such repose as may be necssary for their ... and also the well-being of society at large... that such disensions sould not exist; now this indenture witnessed for the establishing, supporting and more effectually carrying the said agreement into execution, the said John Gavitt doth hereby covenant for himself, his heirs... agree to and will the said Frederick A Gavitt his heir... and also with the said Nancy F Gavitt, his wife. And that it shall and may be lawful to and for the Nancy F Gavitt his wife and that he the said John Gavitt shall and will permit and infer her the said Nancy F Gavitt from time to time and all times hereafter during her natural life to live separately and apart from him and to reside and be in such place and places and in such family and families and with such relations, frioends or other persons and to follow and to carry on such trade and business as she... may see fit proper to to do... as if she were a free sold and unmarried and said John shall not nor will not any time sue to prosecute her... in any court... or compel her to cohabit with him... or sue, molest, disturb or trouble her for such living seperately and apart... or shall without consent of Nancy... visit her or cause to send any letter or message... or demand any money, clothes... [etc] now has in her custody... or purchase... pay Frederick A Gavitt $5000 in goods and lawful money... and she is hereby authorized and impowered to dispose of all her estate, rights and effects at her will... Frederick in behalf of Nancy for himself his heirs, executors and... said Frederick A Gavitt be agent and agree to and with said John Gavitt... signed by all three.

1890-91 WILL,CODICIL: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: I John Gavitt now of Twp of Dimock:
1. Funeral expenses not more than $500
2. Burial nearest respectable cemetery
3. Brother Peter Gavitt $50; 4. Sister Temperance Stone $50; 5. Sister Nancy Reynolds $50; 6. Sister Mary Rosengrant $50; 7. Sister Thankful Conklin $50; 8. Sister-in-law Emeline S Gavitt shall be indebted to me in any sum, then I find my Executor to give any obligation made by her and due to me to the said Emeline and the same shall not be included in ...ment of my estate; 9. I shall be own of organ - given to niece Ida Gavitt; 10. Ida Gavitt $200; 11. Secretary to son Homer Gavitt; 12. To my daughter Clementine Gavitt, my watch; 13. Pay my sons Frederick A Gavitt and Homer Gavitt $25,000 and appoint my son's trustees of said sum to invest in first lien or liens upon good real estate that shall be ample, sufficient security for the same and pay the interest thereof annually to my said niece, Ida Gavitt, for her support and maintenance during her life and after her decease, they shall pay same money towit: $25,000 to F A Gavitt and Homer Gavitt, my sons and to Clementine, my daughter or to their heirs share and share alike.
All the rest... bequeath to sons FA Gavitt and Homer Gavitt and daughter Clementine Gavitt, share and share alike.
And if either son or daughter die before my decease, leaving no issue, survivor of said children shall take the whole -- but if either of ... die during my lifetime, leaving issue to survive them, then such issue to take such part as the parent would take if living.
In the event of the death of Peter Gavitt or Temperance Stone or Nancy Reynolds or Thankful Conklin or Mary Rosengrant during my lifetime, then I direct the sum hereby given to either of them to be paid to my children or their heirs, share and share alike.
I hereby make the following change to item 13 - towit: The sum of $25,000 directed to be paid to my trustees, I hereby increase to $30,000 -- to be invested as above set forth and the interest to Ida Gavitt annually during her lifetime and after her death to be paid and distributed as above set forth. A. H. McCollum of Montrose as Executor. Signed 24 December 1890. Witnesses: A H McCollum and A B Smith
Codicil #1 22 August 1901, my deceased son Hugh McCollum, one of the witnesses to Codicil
In the event of the marriage of my niece Ida Gavitt, then, the of $3000, the use of which is given to her during her lifetime by the provisions of my will and direct to be paid at one time to my sons, F A Gavitt, Homer Gavitt and my daughter Clementine Gavitt, share and share alke or to their heirs. Signed 30 June 1891

1899 HISTORY: PASusquehanna Co: History of Sullivan Co PA pg 186: John [son of Peter and Eliza Gavitt], a retired tanner of the same county [speaking of Susquehanna, where sister, Mary, was living]..."

1900 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna-Dimock: Heritage Quest pg 148A, ... June, Dwelling 140,family 144:
GAVITT, Emeline-head 73/PA bn Feb 1827 (PA,PA) widowed 4/7 children living,no occ: Florence I-dau
38/PA bn May 1861 (PA,PA) single-no occ; John-boarder 68/PA bn May 1832 (PA,PA) divorced
no occupation

1901 DEATH: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Probate Vol 8-pg 598, 23 August 1901, film 1287077: John Gavitt, deceased, Twp Dimock, A H McCollum and AB Smith, witnesses to the above will. John Gavitt died 20 August 1901.

1902 PROBATE: PA, Susquehanna Co: Film 1927748, Vol 3, pg 451, 20 Nov 1902: Account of estate of John Gavitt confirmed finally. Again on 22 Nov 1902, Auditor appointed.

1902 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co: Film 1927569, Vol 22, pg 12 #4: Jan 30, 1902, Reg present partial acct of A H McCullum, Exec of Est of John Gavitt, late of Dimock Twp, dec'd, disbursements to follow, including: F A Gavitt 1.80, Ida Gavitt legacy $190, Mary Rosengrant legacy $47.50, Temperance Stone legacy 47.50, Emeline Gavitt svcs $10...

1902 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co: Vol 22, pg 486 #5: Nov 13, 1902, Reg presents second partial acct of A H McCollum, Exec of John Gavitt, late of Dimock Twp, dec'd... Paid, including: Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavit $180... Of the above balance the run of $9000 has been paid to heirs as will be shown before the auditor... To the Honorable D W Searle, Judge of the Orphan's Court of Susq Co: The undersigned auditor...It appears that John Gavitt made his last will and testament which was duly probated the 23rd day of August 1901 in which specific legacies were made to various parties and the residue of the Estate divided into three equal part to F A Gavitt, Homer Gavitt, and daughter, Clementine Gavitt...each receiving $293.62...

1906 PROBATE: PA,Sasquehanna Co: Vol 25, pg 347: April 12, 1906 Regist presents final acct of A H McCollum, Exec of est of John Gavitt, late of Dimock Twp. Paid out, including: Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavitt $180, Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavitt $180, Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavitt $180, FA & Homer Gafit in trust as provided for in the will of John Gavitt $3000, Ida Gavitt $90, Peter Gafitt legacy $47.50, Thankful Conklin legacy $47.50... pg 348: final division of balance left to Fred, Homer and Clementine, each 46.22 x 3 = $138.

1917 PROBATE: PA,Susquehannah Co-Dimock Twp: Vol 12 pg 260: Letters of Administration 6 Jan 1917. FA Gavitt, Administrator. AB Smith and Geo H Watrous, surities. Died 8-20-01

John married Nancy Foster Moore Abt 1858. Nancy was born 16 Jun 1832, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States; died 7 Sep 1916, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1836 BIRTH: PA,Sullivan C0-Laporte Twp: Thankful Susan Gavit born 1 May 1836, re Ancestry.com One World Tree

1849 GUARDIANSHIP: PA,Susquehanna Co: Alonson W Main, appointed guardian of Thankful Gavit: Nov 19, 1849. Upon the petition of Rebecca Gavit widow and ... of Richmond Gavit, dec'd, setting forth that Thankful Gavit, a minor child of the said Richmund Gavit dec'd, under the age of 14 yrs, has no person legally qualified to take charge of her person & estate & your petitioner therefore prays your honors to appoint some suitable person for said purpose. Whereupon the courts do appoint Alonson W Main guardian of the said minor child & do order & direct that he file bonds in the sum of $200 witgh sufficient security ... as the law directs...

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 21-pg 25-26, 17 August, Dwelling 386, family 386:
GAVITT, Jno 18/ [NY crossed off but PA not written in] farmer; Thankful 14/ - [also PA not shown];
Herman LINIS 26/NY farmer; Cha LINIS 3/PA; Mary LINIS 2/PA [no wife shown]

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img pg 97,3 Jul,Dwelling 48,family 48:
GAVIT, Susan 24/PA - servant to family next door to brother Peter

1865 MARRIAGE: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: R Albert Conklin md Thankful Susan Gavitt 25 Dec 1865, and 1900 census: "md 35 yrs" [to prove]

1870 CENSUS: to get

1880 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: Img 3-pg 655, 12 June, Dwelling 31, family 33:
CONKLIN, Albert 35/NY (NY,NY) married carpenter; Susan T-wife 42/PA (PA,PA) married, keeping house
living next door to Daniel Reynolds on one side, Amanda Reynolds Cheney on the other side

1891 HISTORY: Probated will of brother John Gavitt on 23 Aug 1901, will made on 20 June 1891: ...Item 7--sister Thankful Conklin $50

1899 HISTORY: PA,Sullivan co-Laporte Twp: History of Sullivan Co Pa, pg 186: "Thankful [dau of Peter & Eliza Gavitt], of Albert Conklin of Laporte."

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Bor: Heritage Quest pg 112A, 1 June, Dwelling 3, family 4: Thankful Conklin age 63, born November 1837 in Pennsylvania (RI,CONN), married 35 years, 0/0 children living, wife of Albert Conklin
CONKLIN, Albert-head 55/NY-born Oct 1845 (NY,NY) md 35 yrs, wagonmaker, own home free;
Thankful-wife 63/PA-bn Nov 1837 (RI,CONN) md 35 yrs 0/0 children; Mary A-adopted
dau 9/PA-bn Apr 1891 (UNK,UNK); Mrs N C REYNOLDS-sis in law 77/_A-bn July 1822
(RI,CONN) divorced servant, 3/3 children living; Frank LEWIS-single boarder 51/PA
bn Feb 1844 (PA,PA) wheelwright

1907 DEATH: Thankful Susan Gavitt Conklin died 1907 [no place shown]

Thankful married R Albert Conklin 25 Dec 1865, Laporte, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States. R was born Oct 1845, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1778 BIRTH: Keturah Gavitt born 8 December 1778 [no place shown]

1801 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Keturah Gavitt md 12 April 1801,Joseph Babcock [b. 1772 d. 17 Apr 1831], son of Joseph and Hannah (Ross)

1829 DEATH?: Keturah Gavitt Babcock died 17 April 1829 [no place shown] In RI Genealogical Register V9 pg 167 [Abstracts of Westerly RI Wills]: "Pgs 423, 450-453, 471-474, Joseph BABCOCK late of We dec left widow Ketturah Babcock, 26 Apr 1830."

Keturah married Joseph Babcock 12 Apr 1801, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Joseph was born 1772; died 17 Apr 1831, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1871 BIRTH: Joseph Gavitt born 10 January 1781 [no place shown]

1809 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Joseph Gavitt md 19 November 1809, Thankful Bliven, daughter of William and Eleanor.

1812 MILITARY: Hist of WA & Kent Co, film 806736 pg272: "Oceanview - see Ezekiel Gavitt, 2nd great grandfather... 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...."

1860 CENSUS: RI,Washington-Westerly: Anc.com Img 20, ph 20, 13 June, Dw 156,177:
GAVITT, Joseph 79/RI farmer [value 2000,300]; Thankful 73/RI; John
' Emory 17/RI - farmer laborer

1872 DEATH: Joseph Gavitt died in 1872 [no place shown]

Joseph married Thankful Bliven 29 Nov 1809, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Thankful was born 27 Jul 1787; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1784 BIRTH: Samuel Gavitt born 10 March 1784 [no place shown]

1806 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Samuel Gavitt md Rebecca Taylor 24 July 1806 [b. 1 May 1788], daughter of Samuel and Rebecca. Child: 1. Albert, b. 14 Feb 1807 [no place shown]

1851 PENSION CLAIM: Selected Final Pension Payment Vouchers RI, pg 106 for Desire Gavit deceased, names children left, excluding Samuel - is he dead? CK out.

Samuel married Rebecca Taylor 24 Jul 1806, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Rebecca was born 1 May 1788; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1791 BIRTH: Benejah Gavitt born 20 June 1791 [no place shown]

1824 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Benejah Gavitt md 29 February 1824, his second cousin, Rhoda Gavitt (24 iv), daughter of Sylvester and Deturah (Pendleton).

1850 CENSUS: RI,Washington-Westerly: A/C Image 68, Dw 409/411:
GAVITT, Benajah 59/RI farmer [2000]; Peleg SAUNDERS 28/RI-mariner; Keturah 25/RI;
Rhoda 2/RI; Harriett 17/RI

1858 DEATH: Benejah died 27 July 1858 [no place shown]

Benajah married Rhoda Gavitt 29 Feb 1824, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Rhoda (daughter of Sylvester Gavitt and Keturah Pendleton) was born 28 Mar 1795, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 20 Jun 1833; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

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1795 BIRTH: Mary Gavitt born 17 May 1795 [no place shown]

1811 MARRIAGE: Mary Gavitt md George Babcock [b. Westerly 1787-dd Hudson NY 1836], son of Joseph and Hannah . Six children: Susan b 11 Feb 1812, Westerly-d. 8 Jan 1905,Albany NY; Hannah Desire b. 31 May 1817, md. Lemuel Jenkins Hopkins [Susan Babcock Hopkins, dau of Lemuel and Hannah, md 21 May 1868 Samuel Lyman Munson of Albany NY,b. at Norwich [now Huntington] Mass, 14 June 1844, son of Garry and Harriet (Lyman). 7 children. Mr. Munson is a Pilgrim Tercentenary member of the NE Historic Gen Soc. Jane Ross Hopkins, another dau md. Dr. George E Gorham of Albany, where she died 4 Feb 1920]

1862 DEATH: NY,Columbia-Hudson: Mary Gavitt Babcock died January 1862

Mary married George Babcock 11 Apr 1811. George was born 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 1836, Hudson, Columbia, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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1799 BIRTH: Daniel Gavitt born 4 Aug 1799 [no place shown]

MARRIAGE: Daniel Gavitt md Mary Chapman [b. 1811-d. 24 Mar. 1838] dau of Israel and Mary. Child: 1. Alice, d. 3 Mar 1868; m James S Ostrander] Something not right here. Mary died 1838, child born 1868-ck out.
Also doing some checking on this and another line, showing Daniel md to Mary Chapman - could be, but see Daniel Rin #8336, bn 1804 md a Mary Chapman [no dates], children: Daniel F and Elizabeth.

Daniel married Mary Chapman Abt 1831. Mary was born 1811; died 24 Mar 1838; was buried , Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

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1787 BIRTH: Samuel Gavitt born 1 October 1787 [no place shown]

1808 MARRIAGE: Samuel Gavitt md, 8 January 1808, Eunice Edwards of Connecticut [no place shown]

HISTORY to 1835: Gen of RI Families Vol 1 pg 481: "He was tollgate keeper at Columbia, Conn., removed thence to Greenville, Conn., thence to Norwich [all in New London Co], Conn. and in 1835 to Philadelphia [Montgomery Co], Pa. He served in the War of 1812."

1863 DEATH: Samuel Gavitt died 1863 [no place shown]

Samuel married Eunice Edwards 8 Jan 1808. Eunice was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1821 PROBATE: RI Vital Records V ol 4 pg 136: "Sanford had son Saxton B . dec mpr 23 July 1821 We 2B;422."

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1795 BIRTH: Joseph Gavitt born 4 March 1795 [no place shown]

1820 MARRIAGE: Joseph Gavitt md 22 February 1820, Eliza Ellsworth [b. 13 June 1799-dd 100 years old] [no place shown]

1828 -1886 HISTORY: Gen of RI Families Vol 1 pg 481: "...living in Walworth in 1886. Joseph lived in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 1828, when he subscribed to a tree-planting fund for Christ church, and in 1831 removed to Walworth."

Joseph married Eliza Ellsworth 22 Feb 1820. Eliza was born 13 Jun 1799; died Abt 1899. [Group Sheet]

Susannah married Abijah Browning 9 Feb 1823, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Abijah was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Susannah married George Thurston 1828. George was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1800 BIRTH: Hannah Gavitt born 5 Jan 1800 [no place shown]

MARRIAGE: Hannah Gavitt md Henry C. Gavitt [no date or place shown]
RI, Wash Co Vital Rcds Vol 3 pg 120: "GAVITT, Henry, and Hannah Berry, cnb SK 1817-1826."

Are the following their children, too?
[Wash Co RI Births Vol 2 pg 73: "GAVITT, Margery of Harry & Hannah Jan 1826 SK??]
RI,Wash Co Vital Rcds Vol 8 pg 284: "GAVITT, Margery, of Harry & Hannah (Berry) Gavitt, b Jan 1826 SK
RI Wash Co Births V 2 pg 72: "GAVITT, Edwin Reall Bliven of Harry & Hannah 1837 We."

1882 HISTORY: Gen of RI Families pg 471: "vi. Hannah,... m. Henry C Gavitt, living in 1882 at Westerly RI"

Hannah married Henry C Gavitt Abt 1816. Henry was born Abt 1798, Rhode Island, United States; died 21 Aug 1852, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Gavitt Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

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1803 BIRTH: Saunders Gavitt born 30 Jan 1803 [re Gen of RI Fam], too close to Sanford in birth - ck out [no place shown]

MARRIAGE: Saunders Gavitt md _________________ [no date or place shown]. 2 of children, Amos and Sanford, of Philadelphia, PA, were living in 1882.

1847 DEATH: FL,,Black Creek: Saunders Gavitt died in 1847

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1783 BIRTH: Lois [or Louisa] Gavitt born 8 November 1783 [no place shown]

1810 MARRIAGE: Lois Gavitt md 15 March 1810, Peleg Sherman Barber [d. 15 May 1822, aged 33] [no place shown] Children: 1. Keturah 2. Charles P.

1847 DEATH: Lois Gavitt Barber died 21 February 1847 [no place shown]

Lois married Peleg Sherman Barber 15 May 1810, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Peleg was born Abt 1789; died 15 May 1822; was buried , Thompson Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

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1791 BIRTH: Keturah Gavitt born 15 September 1791 [no place shown]

1811 MARRIAGE: Keturah Gavitt md Underwood Carr of Newport 24 Jan 1811 [no place shown]

1811 DEATH: RI,Newport-Newport: Keturah Gavitt Carr died 14 December 1811

Keturah married Underwood Carr 24 Jan 1811. Underwood was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1793 BIRTH: Sarah Gavitt born 3 September 1793 [no place shown]

1817 MARRIAGE: RI,Newport-Newport: Sarah Gavitt md Robert Robinson Carr [who d. 12 May 1872] 29 March 1817

Sarah married Robert Robinson Carr 30 Mar 1817, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Robert was born Abt 1793; died 12 May 1872. [Group Sheet]

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1795 BIRTH: Rhoda Gavitt born 28 March 1795 [no place shown]

1824 MARRIAGE: RI, Westerly-Westerly: Rhoda Gavitt md 29 February 1824, her second cousin, Benajah Gavitt (43)f. v., son of Col. John (22) and Desire (Wilcox)

1833 DEATH: Rhoda Gavitt died 20 June 1833 [no place shown]

Rhoda married Benajah Gavitt 29 Feb 1824, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Benajah (son of John Gavitt and Desire Wilcox) was born 20 Jun 1791, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 27 Jul 1858; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

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1797 BIRTH: Sylvester Gavit born 3 April 1797 [no place shown]

c1820 MARRIAGE: Sylvest Gavitt md about 1820, Mary B. Peckham of South Kingstown RI [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on birth year of Sylvester +21 years and birth year if first child. Children: 1. Sylvester Franklin b. 18 Aug 1824-d. 6 Dec 1840 [no place shown] 2. Timothy P md 5 June 1848 Freelove V. Thompson

1837 DEATH: Major Sylvester Gavitt drowned 10 September 1837 [no place shown]

NOTES: Arnolds VR of RI vol 11 pg 314: "GAVITT, Freelove V. (Thompson, April 25, 1847 [baptized?], Timothy Mar 2, 1851

Sylvester married Mary B Peckham Abt 1820. Mary was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1798 BIRTH: Charles P. Gavitt born 17 December 1798 [no place shown]

c1820 MARRIAGE #1: Charles P Gavitt md Hannah Gavitt, daughter of William and Sarah (Adams) of Westerly, R. I. [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on Charles' birth year + 22 yrs

1841 DEATH of wife: Hannah Gavitt Gavitt died 8 January1841 [no place shown]

1842 MARRIAGE #2: CN,New London-Mystic: Charles P Gavitt md Mary Duncan of Vermont in 1842

Charles married Hannah Gavitt Abt 1820. Hannah was born Abt 1800; died 8 Jan 1841. [Group Sheet]

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1805 BIRTH: Isaac P Gavitt born 9 May 1805 [no place shown]

1827 MARRIAGE: Isaac P Gavitt md 7 October 1827, Phoebe Ann Edwards [no place shown]

1838 DEATH: Isaac P Gavitt died 23 July 1838 [no place shown]

Isaac married Phoebe Ann Edwards 7 Oct 1827. Phoebe was born Abt 1805; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Asa married Mary Gavitt 12 Sep 1813, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Mary (daughter of George Gavitt and Abigail Hiscox) was born 16 Mar 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 21 Aug 1857, Churchville, Monroe, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

Esther married William Champion 15 Feb 1801, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. William was born 20 Mar 1777, Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States; died 25 Dec 1859, Waterford, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Mary Perry Potter 29 Apr 1804, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Mary was born Abt 1783; died 22 May 1862, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Cynthia married Thomas Scofield Abt 1806. Thomas was born Abt 1785; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Lois married James Babcock Abt 1810. James was born 10 Nov 1784, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Dec 1859, Cheektowaga, Niagara, New York. [Group Sheet]

Desire married Trustum Dickens Abt 1815. Trustum was born 1794; died 5 Apr 1870, Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

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1786 BIRTH: CT,New London-Groton: William Gavit born 19 July 1786

MARRIAGE: William Gavit md ____________ [no name of bride, date or place shown], had issue. Eldest son died at Bloomfield, N. J. [no date shown]

DEATH: NJ,Passaic-Patterson: William Gavit died [no date shown]

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1788 BIRTH: MASS,Granville: John Gavit born 5 July 1788

1815 MARRIAGE: OH-Newark: John Gavit md 13 July 1815, Alice Smith, who outlived him, along with several children. His son, John Smith, b. 3 March 1826, was a major in the First Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, and was killed at Frederickstown, MO., 21 Oct 1861, being the first Indiana officer who was killed in the Civil War.

DEATH: IN-Evansville: John Gavit died [no date shown]

John married Alice Smith 13 Jul 1815, Newark, Licking, Ohio, United States. Alice was born Abt 1790; died Aft Feb 1832. [Group Sheet]

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1790 BIRTH: MASS,Hampden-Granville: Asa Babcock Gavit born 9 June 1790

MARRIAGE: Asa Babcock Gavit md ______________ [no name of bride, date or place shown] Child: 1 Asa Joel [no date or place shown]

DEATH: OH,Erie,Lower Sandusky: Asa Babcock Gavit died [no date shown]

Asa married Mrs Asa Gavitt Abt 1820. Mrs was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1794 BIRTH: MASS,Hampden-Granville: Marcus Aurelius Gavit born 24 February 1794

MARRIAGE: Marcus Aurelius Gavit md.____________ [no name of bride, date or place shown] Children: 1. Marcus A 2. Charles 3. Joseph Warren 4. Lewis Cass

1841 DEATH: Marcus died in 1841 [no place shown]

Marcus married Mrs Marcus Gavitt Abt 1815. Mrs was born Abt 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]