Martin Gavey

Notes:

1621 BIRTH: France or Great Britain,Isle of Jersey-St Saviors: Martin Gavey born 7 October 1621 [to chk this out] found in Ancestral File 12-2006

Martin married Elizabeth Macken Bef 1650. Elizabeth was born Abt 1625, Jersey; died 1696, Jersey. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1651 BIRTH: ENG,Isle Jersey-St Saviors: Philip Gavitt born 1651
c1650-51 BIRTH: France or Great Britain, Isle of Jersey-St Saviors's: Philip Gavitt born about 1650-51 [from Ancestral File 12-2006 - to check out]

1681 MARRIAGE: MA,Essex Co-Marblehead: Philip Gavitt md Hannah Macchone 6 Sep 1681

1713 DEATH of wife: MA,Essex Co-Salem: Hannah Macchone Gavitt died 1 Dccember 1713

1713 LETTER to son: Genealogies of Rhode Island Families pg 462: Letter 7 December 1713: "copied from original manuscript, which in 1909 was temporarily in the hands of the compiler of this article. The handwriting... is 'uncommonly clear,' and somewhat too steady for a man in his eighties:
"My deare Son Ezekiel, These few sad lines will give you to understand that youre deere Mother is dead. She was taken very sick the last thirsday of November, and diyed the first day of December bettweene eight of the clock, and nine, in the Morning else I thank God we are all well at present. If you are willing to be a helpe to me to transport me, and my tools, and bedin and such things as we have next April, or May, next insueing I shall indeavor to be ready for your coming then, and if it suite you after planting time, well, with a small sloop if you could conveniently...send me an Answer by the next post, you must post-pay this letter, and I will post pay yours only remember to make your superscription Thus To my beloved father Philip Gavet in Salem, to be delivere to him with haste. Then I shall know what you will do... so fare-well from your father, Philip Gavet"
[addressed] "To my beloved son Ezekiel Gavet I hope living at Westerly in Narragainset to be delivered to him with all the speed" "Sal 9"
According to a letter from a Mrs W. S. Gavitt of Ocean View, Washington Co, RI, dated 12 Feb 1882, Philip Gavet carried out the plan proposed in his letter, removed to Rhode Island, and with his son Ezekiel, built a house "on the Post Road from Newport to New London," on the site of which Mrs. Gavitt was living when she wrote and where she says that Philip died. Doubtless he is buried in one of the unmarked graves in "Gavitt ground (4)," mentioned by Denison in "Westerly and its Witnesses."

1714 DEATH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Philip Gavitt died 1714

NOTE: Rcd of Parish List of Deaths 974.45/S1 K2b pg 65-66: "598. Dec 13 [1801]. Notice of the death of John, son of Samuel and Mary Knapp. Fever abroad, 40 years. Married at 18 years. First mg 17 yrs. 2nd mg, 3 yrs. He was born in Portsmouth. His first wife was a Gavett of Salem; left 3 daughters. His 2nd wife a Dodd of Salem, has 1 son. He was on his passage from Batavia to Philadelphia in theBrig Harriet, Capt. Isaac Hagar."

The History of Salem, Mass. Vol 3 by Sidney Perley, 974.45/S1 H2ps 1928, 1988 reprint, pg 337: "Philip Gavett *6 lived in Salem as early as 1696. *6 "Philip Gavett 1 married Hannah _____; children: 1. Phillip 2 bapt 6-21-1696 2. Hannah bapt 6-21-1696; 3 Elizabeth... already have this part.
John Gavett 2; mariner; md Mary Carter Feb 1 1716-7; children 1. bap 11-201720; 2 Joseph 2 bapt 8-4-1723; 3 Sarah 3 bapt 4-9-1727; 4. Sarah 3 bapt 6-8-1729; 5. John 3 bapt 2--7-1730-1. JOSEPH GAVETT 2 joiner; md Mary Williams 5-20-1725; dd 1765; children: 1.___ son 3 bn 3-11-1725-6 2. Joseph 3 bn 2-17-1726-7; Samuel 3 bn 3-=24-1728-9 mariner; MADE COPIES OF THIS

HISTORY: Genealogies of Rhode Island Family from the NE Historical & Genealogical Register Vol I, pg 461-462: "The immigrant ancestor in New England of the family which forms the subject of this article was of French origin, and came to this country towards the middle of the 17th century, from the Island of Jersey, one of the Channel Island, off the northern coast of France. These islands have belonged to England for many centuries, being the only part of the former Duchy of Normandy which remained under the rule of the Engliosh kings after the close of the 100 Years' War. The population of the islands, however, is largely French, from Brittany, Artois, and other ancient provinces of northern France. There is a tradition that in the old church of St. Saviour, in Jersey, there are records of this family that date back into the 12th century. There are Gavets in France to-day, and writings by members of the family are listed in the catalogue of the Bibliotheque Nationale. In J. B. Rietstap's "Armorial General," second edition, Gouda, 1884, vol. 1, page 750, is the following description of a Gavet coat of arms:


www.newenglandancestors.org/nehgsr/disk5/1934/934C251.gif - pg 88/251: THE EUROPEAN ANCESTRY OF PHILIP GAVET OF SALEM, MASS. Compiled by Joseph Gavit of the New York State Library, Albany. "To the issue of the Register of Jan 1923 (v 77 pg 34-58) the present writer contributed an article entitled "Philip Gavet of Salem, Mass., and Some of His Descendants," ... In the introductory paragraphs of that article doubt was expressed as to whether the Philip Gavett who married at Marblehead, Mass., 6 Sept. 1681, Hannah Macchone was indeed the first immigrant. The statement in that article that Philippe or Philip Gavet, the immigrant ancestor of this New England family, was born on the idland of Jersey 2 May 1631, came to NE in 1647, and married there at the age of 24, that is, about 1655, was derived from the Bible of Joseph Gavet of Salem (no. 4 of the article in question), the youngest son of Philip and Hannah (Macchone) Gavett... But from data recently received from St. Saviour's Parish, Island of Jersey, and taken from the original records of that parish, as well as from the records of the Registry Office in Jersey, it is evident that the Bible record of Joseph Gavet of Salem, son of Philip and Hannah (Macchone) Gavett, either was misread or was an erroneous copy from an earlier record, that the first immigrant, Philip, was born, in all probability, in 1651, that he probably came to New England in 1676 or at any rate not later than 1681, and that he was in fact the Philip Gavett who married at Marblehead 6 Sept. 1681, Hannah Macchone. If he was born in 1651, he was in his 63rd year when his wife died, and was, therefore, not too old to move to Rhode Island and build a house there..." [more on the ancestry of Philip follows]

Philip married Hannah Macchone 6 Sep 1681, Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Hannah was born 31 Oct 1659, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 1 Dec 1713, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

1682 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Marblehead: Elizabeth Gavit was born 18 July 1682.

1696 RELIGEON: MASS,Essex-Salem: Elizabeth Gavit was baptized 21 June 1696.

1723 MARRIAGE: MASS,-Boston: Elizabeth Gavit perhaps married Mathew Delaway or Dellaway 28 May 1723.

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1752 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds Vol 7,pg 360, rootsweb.com: Ezekiel Gavit to son Stephen Gavit of Westerly, Blacksmith, March 26, 1752... Willcox and Joseph Crandal.
Vol 7, pg 371: Ezekiel Gavit to son Joseph Gavit, May 12 1752. Witnesses: Stephen Willcox & Joseph Crandal

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

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

1756 PROBATE: Film0930806 pg 304: Westerly March 25, 1756: Rec'd of Joseph Gavit 400# legacy gavn to me by Father Ezekiel Gavit late of Westerly dec'd - will saidJoseph Gavit to pay. Signed Hezakiah Gavit Wit: Samuel Gavit, Joseph Crandall."
pg 328: "Westerly March 25, 1756 - rec'd of Samuel Gavit fuel & -- sum of 400#... of a legagie given to me by my father Ezekiel Gavit late of Westerly. Signed Benajah Gavit - Wit: Stephen Lewis & Joseph Crandall."

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

Other Events:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

c1693 BIRTH: John Gavit may have been born about 1693 [no date or place shown], estimated by his place in the family.

1696 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex Co-Salem: John Gavit was baptized into the First Church of Salem 21 June 1696.

1716-17 MARRIAGE: MASS,Essex Co-Salem: John Gavett;2 mariner; married Mary Carter Feb. 1, 1716-7; children...

John married Mary Carter 1 Feb 1716, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Mary was born Abt 1686; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

c1692 BIRTH: Philip Gavit was born about 1692 [no date or place shown], estimated upon shown place in family.

1696 BAPTISM:

Other Events:

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

Notes:

c1691 BIRTH: Samuel Gavit was born about 1691, probably in Marblehead MASS [no date or place shown - estimated as her place in the family shown - to ck out]

1696 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex Co-Salem: Samuel Gavit was baptized in the First Church of Salem on 21 June 1696 [as shown in Genealogies of Rhode Island Familes Vol 1 pg 462.

c1754 DEATH: Samuel Gavit died about 1754 [no real date or place shown-to ck out]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Jun 1700, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

1699 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Joseph Gavitt born 22 December 1699m a mariner.

1725 MARRIAGE: MASS,Essex-Saem: Joseph Gavitt married Mary Williams May 20, 1725

1765 DEATH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Joseph Gavitt died in 1765


NOTES: History of Salem, Massachusetts Vol 2, pg 314: "Richard Sibley built his dwelling house, in 1663, on the SE corner of the lot of land upon which the the North meeting house now stands, on Essex Street. He died in 1676, and after the death of his widow, subsequent to 1700, the heirs released their interests to his son John. The estate passed to Joseph Gavett in 1758, and, in 1763, he moved the house to the westerly side of North Street, opposite Lynde Street. The estate remained in the Gavett family. [not sure which Joseph, but this one seemed likely, could be RIN 8012 or 8100-to ck out]

Joseph married Mary Williams 20 May 1725, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Mary was born 19 Dec 1699; died 11 Jun 1743; was buried , Burying Grounds, Salem, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Susannah Carwick 4 May 1746. Susannah was born Abt 1700; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Abt Mar 1779. [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]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Nov 1720

Notes:

c1719-1720 BIRTH: Mary Gavitt born ab out 1719-1720, estimated birth year based on baptismal year

1720 BAPTISM: Gen of RI Families pg 465: "i. Mary, bapt. 20 Nov 1720 [no place shown]

1747 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 465: "i. Mary... m. 24 Jan 1747 David Callum b. 15 Dec 1700, s. of John and Elizabeth (Beans).

Mary married David Callum 24 Jan 1747. David was born 15 Dec 1700; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Aug 1723, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1722-1723 BIRTH: Joseph Gavet of Salem, Massachusetts

1723 BAPTISM: Mass,Essex-Salem: Joseph Gavet was baptized 4 August 1723

1750/51 MARRIAGE: Mass,-Beverly: Joseph Gavet md Lucy Cressy of Salem 28 February 1750/51

Joseph married Lucy Cressy 28 Feb 1750, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Lucy was born Abt 1725; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Apr 1727

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Jun 1729, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Feb 1730 OR 7 Feb 1731, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

1728/9 BIRTH: Mass,Essex-Salem: Samuel Gavitt born 24 March 1728/29

1751 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 567: "12. Samuel Gavet (Joseph, Philip), of Salem, Mass., mariner... married at Salem 21 July 1751, Ann Whittemore."

Samuel married Ann Whittemore 21 Jul 1751, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Ann was born Abt 1730; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1731 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Jonathon Gavitt (Gavet) born 3 July 1731

1754 MARRIAGE: MASS,Essex-Salem: Jonathon Gavitt md Sarah Whittemore 22 September 1754.

RELIGEON: Gen of RI Families pg 468: "13. Jonathan Gavet... cabinet maker and turner... was one of the proprietors of the first house of the North Church, Salem..."

1806 DEATH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Jonathan Gavitt died 31 July 1806.

Jonathan married Sarah Whittemore 22 Sep 1754, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah was born Abt 1731; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 18 Mar 1732 OR 18 Mar 1733, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1732/1733 BIRTH: Mary Gavitt, child #5 born about 1732/1733 [no birthdate or place shown], estimated birth year based on baptism

1732/1733 BAPTISM: Gen of RI Families pg 465: "v. Mary, bapt. 18 Mar. 1732/1733 [no place shown]

bef 1746/1747 DEATH? Gen of RI Families pg 465: "v. Mary... probably d young [as second marriage of father shows a Mary born 1746..."

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Mar 1746 OR 1 Mar 1747, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 May 1751, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

1751 BIRTH: John Gavet was born 30 April 1751

1751 BAPTISM: Gen of RI Families pg 465: "14. vii. John,... bapt. at Salem 5 May 1751.

1777 MARRIAGE: John Gavet md Susannah Hill of Stoneham, Mass on 9 March 1777 [no place shown]

1807 DEATH: John Gavet died in August 1807 [no place shown].

NOTES: Gen of RI Familes pg 465, footnote: "This family is recorded in the family Bible of Joseph Gavet, which is marked "Joseph Gavet his Book 1741," and passed into the possession of his son Joseph.3 In the record the father's surname is spelled Gavet and that of the son Gavett."

John married Susannah Hill 9 Mar 1777. Susannah was born Abt 1751; died 1807. [Group Sheet]