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Desire Wilcox

Female 1754 - 1842  (88 years)


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  1. 1.  Desire Wilcox was born 1754; died 9 Oct 1842, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

    Notes:

    1754 BIRTH: Desire Wilcox born 1754 [no place shown], daughter of Joseph Wilcox & Mary Burdick

    1773 MARRIAGE: RI,Westerly-Westerly: Desire Wilcox, of Charlestown md John Gavitt 28 Dec 1773, son of Joseph and Thankful Ross Gavitt of Westerly.

    1815 WILL, DEATH of husband: RI,Washington-Westerly: "Pgs 142-143,146. 14 Dec 1815. Desire Gavit widow of Col John Gavit late of We dec requested that her 2 sons Joseph Gavit of Ch & Benajah Gavit of We might have adm. The Admrs presented a discharge from the other heirs of the deceased signed by: Joseph Babcock, Keturah Babcock, George Babcock, Mary Babcock, Thankful Gavit, Samuel Gavit, & Daniel Lee Gavit the last 14-21 under the guardianship of his brother Samuel."

    1838 MILITARY PENSION: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Selected Final Pension Payment Vouchers RI, pg 106: "Wash DC 9 April 1838, pension claim, Desire Gavit, widow of John Gavit captain in Rev. Westerly... 27 Feb 1843, Court of Probate accepted evidence that Desire Gavit died at Westerly 9 Oct 1842, appointed Elias Saunders res of Westerly administrator... 17 Dec 1851, claim for military service, Desire Gavit dec'd left children: Joseph, Bennajah, Daniel Lee, Keturah Babcock, Mary Babcock payable to Elias Saunders... Desire Gavit resided at Westerly more than ten years before her death...

    1839 PROBATE: RI,Washington-Westerly: [RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 265: "Pgs 219-221. 2 Sep 1839. Desire Gavitt widow of John Gavitt late of We dec is old & needs a guardian. The following children of John & Desire Gavitt are mentioned: Joseph Gavitt, Benajah Gavitt & Mary Babcock. Elias Saunders of We apptd her guardian with Joseph Gavitt of Ch & Benajah Gavitt of We as surities. Keturah Gavitt daughter of Joseph Gavitt is also mentioned. An inventory of Mrs Desire Gavitt included 1/7 part of lot of land that was Joseph Wilcox' late of Ch dec. Desire Gavitt was a pensioner of the U.S, and died at We 9 Oct 1842 and Elias Saunders of We was apptd Admr of her estate. Pgs 336-340. 5 receipts 8 Jan 1852 to 26 Mar 1852 in the form: Recd of Elias Saunders Admr Est of Desire Gavit dec $278.36 in full for my part of pension money, signed by: Joseph Gavit, Daniel L. Gavit, Benajah Gavit. The 4th receipt has in addition to pension money estate of my Mother Desire Gavit late of We dec Signed: Mary Babcock. 5th receipt has: pension lately collected as heirs at law of Keturah Babcock deceased, daughter of sd Desire Gavitt. Signed: William G Briggs, Maria M. Briggs, Luther A Palmer, Rhoda A Palmer."

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

    1842 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Desire Wilcox Gavitt died 9 October 1842.

    Desire married John Gavitt 28 Dec 1773, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. John (son of Joseph Gavitt and Thankful Ross) was born 13 Jul 1744, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Bef Dec 1815. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Keturah Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Dec 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 17 Apr 1829.
    2. 3. Joseph Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jan 1781, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 21 Aug 1872, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; was buried , Bliven Cemetery,.
    3. 4. Samuel Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1784, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Thankful Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 27 Oct 1848.
    5. 6. Benajah Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jun 1791, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 27 Jul 1858; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    6. 7. Mary Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1795, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died Jan 1862, Hudson, Columbia, New York, United States.
    7. 8. Daniel Lee Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Aug 1799, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Keturah Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Desire1) was born 8 Dec 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 17 Apr 1829.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 9. Desire Babcock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Sep 1801, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 15 Nov 1802, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island.
    2. 10. Hannah Babcock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1803, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 21 Jul 1804, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island.
    3. 11. Desire Gavit Babcock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jun 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.  Joseph Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Desire1) was born 10 Jan 1781, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 21 Aug 1872, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; was buried , Bliven Cemetery,.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 12. Keturah B Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1810, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 18 Aug 1877, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.
    2. 13. John Emory Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 May 1811, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 14. Francis Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 May 1811, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 15. William Sydney Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1813, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 11 Apr 1907, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island.

  3. 4.  Samuel Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Desire1) was born 19 Mar 1784, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 16. Albert Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1807, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  Thankful Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Desire1) was born 21 Jan 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 27 Oct 1848.

  5. 6.  Benajah Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Desire1) was born 20 Jun 1791, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 27 Jul 1858; was buried , River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 17. Keturah P Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1827; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 18. Desire Ann Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 May 1830, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 7.  Mary Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Desire1) was born 17 May 1795, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died Jan 1862, Hudson, Columbia, New York, United States.

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 19. Susan Babcock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1812, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 8 Jan 1905, Albany, Albany, New York, United States.
    2. 20. Hannah Desire Babcock  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 May 1817; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 8.  Daniel Lee Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Desire1) was born 4 Aug 1799, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 21. Alice Gavitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1832; died 3 Mar 1868.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Desire Babcock Descendancy chart to this point (2.Keturah2, 1.Desire1) was born 20 Sep 1801, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 15 Nov 1802, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island.

  2. 10.  Hannah Babcock Descendancy chart to this point (2.Keturah2, 1.Desire1) was born 10 Sep 1803, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 21 Jul 1804, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island.

  3. 11.  Desire Gavit Babcock Descendancy chart to this point (2.Keturah2, 1.Desire1) was born 19 Jun 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 12.  Keturah B Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Desire1) was born Dec 1810, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 18 Aug 1877, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

    Notes:

    Keturah may not belong here - to ck further. only 7 months till Francis born.


  5. 13.  John Emory Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Desire1) was born 11 May 1811, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 14.  Francis Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Desire1) was born 11 May 1811, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 15.  William Sydney Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Desire1) was born 3 Apr 1813, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island; died 11 Apr 1907, Charleston, Washington, Rhode Island.

    Notes:

    1813 BIRTH: RI,Washington-Charlestown: William Sydney Gavitt born April 1813

    c1860 MARRIAGE: William Sydney Gavitt md about 1860, Eleanor _______ [no date or place shown]. Estimated marriage year based on birthdate of first shown child, Antoinette Nicholls, b. in Nov. 1801 [no place shown]

    HISTORY: Hist of WA & Kent Co, film 806736 pg272: "Oceanview - see Ezekiel Gavitt, 3rd great grandfather... the owner and proprietor of the resort is W. S. Gavitt, who is descended from Ezekiel Gavitt (b Dec 25, 1683, md Hannah Wilcox April 22, 1704)... the original house on this site was erected about the year 1704... until 1815, when it was torn down. Situated as it was on the old Post Road (then known as the King's Highway) it became a stopping place for the stage coaches... was one of the early hotels of the county...now because of the magnificent view it presents and the delectableness of the air and surroundings of the good table, the rooms of this house are certain to become full every season..."

    RI,Newport Co VR, Births from Death Rcds Vol 12 pg 278: Gavitt, Thankful Amanda, of William Sidney & Eleanora Gavitt, b 23 Mar 1851 Ne [wid Mr King; d 4 Mar 1926 We] (WeD 4-24, WeM 2-80)


  8. 16.  Albert Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (4.Samuel2, 1.Desire1) was born 14 Feb 1807, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  9. 17.  Keturah P Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Benajah2, 1.Desire1) was born Abt 1827; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    c1827 BIRTH: Keturah P. Gavitt born about 1827 [no birthdate or place shown], estimated birth year based on older sibling

    1847 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Keturah P. Gavitt md 22 September 1847, Peleg Saunders.[shows Keturah V]

    Keturah married Peleg Saunders 22 Sep 1847, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Peleg was born 16 Oct 1820; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Alice Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jul 1854; died Yes, date unknown.

  10. 18.  Desire Ann Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Benajah2, 1.Desire1) was born 12 May 1830, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    c1825 BIRTH: Desire A Gavitt born about 1825 [no birthdate or place shown], estimated birth year based on year of parent's marriage.

    1849 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington-Westerly: Desire A Gavitt md 24 December 1849, Edward M. Dunn.

    Desire married Edward M Dunn 24 Dec 1849, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. Edward was born Abt 1825; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  11. 19.  Susan Babcock Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mary2, 1.Desire1) was born 11 Feb 1812, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 8 Jan 1905, Albany, Albany, New York, United States.

  12. 20.  Hannah Desire Babcock Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mary2, 1.Desire1) was born 31 May 1817; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    1817 BIRTH: Hannah Desire Babcock born 31 May 1817 [no place shown]

    c1837 MARRIAGE: Hannah Desire Babcock md Lemuel Jenkins Hopkins [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on Hannah's birth year + 20 years.

    Hannah married Lemuel Jenkins Hopkins Abt 1837. Lemuel was born Abt 1815; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Susan Babcock Hopkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1840; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 24. Jane Ross Hopkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1842; died 4 Feb 1920, Albany, Albany, New York, United States.

  13. 21.  Alice Gavitt Descendancy chart to this point (8.Daniel2, 1.Desire1) was born Abt 1832; died 3 Mar 1868.

    Alice married James S. Ostrander Abt 1852. James was born Abt 1830; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Alice Saunders Descendancy chart to this point (17.Keturah3, 6.Benajah2, 1.Desire1) was born 6 Jul 1854; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    1854 BIRTH: Alice Saunders born 6 July 1854 [no place shown]

    1874 MARRIAGE: Alice Saunders md 14 October 1874, John Olin Brigham [no place shown]

    Alice married John Olin Brigham 14 Oct 1874. John was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Herbert Olin Brigham  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Dec 1875, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 26. Clarence Saunders Brigham  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Aug 1877, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 23.  Susan Babcock Hopkins Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hannah3, 7.Mary2, 1.Desire1) was born Abt 1840; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    c1840 BIRTH: Susan Babcock Hopkins born about 1840 [no date or place shown], estimated birth year based on estimated marriage year of parents and birth year of husband, Samuel.

    1868 MARRIAGE: Susan Babcock Hopkins md 21 May 1868 Samuel Lyman Munson of Albany..., son of Garry and Harriet (Lyman). They have seven children.

    Susan married Samuel Lyman Munson 21 May 1868. Samuel was born 14 Jun 1844, Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 24.  Jane Ross Hopkins Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hannah3, 7.Mary2, 1.Desire1) was born Abt 1842; died 4 Feb 1920, Albany, Albany, New York, United States.

    Jane married George E. Gorham Abt 1862. George was born Abt 1840; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 5

  1. 25.  Herbert Olin Brigham Descendancy chart to this point (22.Alice4, 17.Keturah3, 6.Benajah2, 1.Desire1) was born 15 Dec 1875, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    1875 BIRTH: RI,Providence-Providence: Herbert Olin Brigham born 15 December 1875

    HISTORY: Gen. of RI Families Vol 1 pg 481: "Herbert Olin, of Providence, R. I., Librarian of the Rhode Island State Library, a corresponding member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society..."


  2. 26.  Clarence Saunders Brigham Descendancy chart to this point (22.Alice4, 17.Keturah3, 6.Benajah2, 1.Desire1) was born 5 Aug 1877, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    1877 BIRTH: RI,Providence-Providence: Clarence Saunders Brigham born 5 August 1877.

    HISTORY: Gen of RI Families Vol 1 pg 4581: "Clarence Saunders, of Worcester, Mass, A.B. (Brown University, 1899), A.M. (ib., 1909), Librarian of the American Antiquarian Society, a resident member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society..."



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