Philip Gavitt

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]

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]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 May 1751; 7 Nov. 1756, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1752 BIRTH: John Gavitt born about 1752, re Gen of RI Families pg 467: (perhaps the John...History of Essex Lodge of Freemasons as "born 1752" [no place shown]

1756 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: John Gavitt baptized 7 November 1756...

1780 MARRIAGE #1: John Gavitt md Elizabeth Peters 23 December 1780...[no place shown]

1783 MARRIAGE #2: MASS,Essex-Salem: John Gavitt md Mary Symonds 8 June 1783

1784 DEATH: John Gavitt died 2 June 1784 [no place shown]

John married Elizabeth Peters 23 Dec 1780. Elizabeth was born Abt 1755; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

John married Mary Symonds 8 Jun 1783, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Mary was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Nov 1756, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1754 BIRTH: Lucy Gavit born about 1754, estimated birth year based on older sibling, John

1756 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: Lucy Gavet baptized 7 November 1756

1770 MARRIAGE #1: MASS,Essex,Beverly: Lucy Gavet md Daniel Woodman of Salem 6 December 1770, son of Benjamin and Lydia, baptized 8 Oct 1749 in Beverly.

1808 MARRIAGE #2: Lucy md Captain Robert Foster [b. Salem 11 Mar 1741/2, d. Aug 1814] 1 December 1808

Lucy married Daniel Woodman 6 Dec 1770, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Daniel was born Abt 1747; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Dec 1756, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1755 BIRTH: Bethiah Gavitt born about 1755, estimated birth year based on older siblings.

1756 BAPTISM: MASS,Essec-Salem: Bethiah Gavet baptized 7 December 1756

1780 MARRIAGE: Bethiah Gavitt md John McNeal 23 April 1780 [no place shown]

Bethiah married John McNeal 23 Apr 1780, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. John was born Abt 1755; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Jun 1760, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events:

• Baptism: 13 Feb 1763, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

1760 BIRTH: MA,Essex Co-Salem: Lucrece or Lucreece Gavitt born about 1760, estimated on placement in family, shows baptized Feb. 13, 1763.

c1779 MARRIAGE: [this doesn't fit timewise, so did not add husband, but History of Salem, Mass Vol III pg 338: "7. Lucreese,4 baptized Feb. 13, 1763; married John Knap (published March 30, 1779)-to check out]

Lucrece married John Knap 30 Mar 1779, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. John was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Jan 1766, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1763 BIRTH: Mary Gavitt born about 1763, estimated birth year based on older siblings.

1766 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: Mary Gavet baptized 5 January 1766

1787 MARRIAGE: The History of Salem, Mass pg 337: "Mary;4 .... unmarried in 1787"

1792 MARRIAGE: MASS,Essex-Salem: Mary Gavitt md Amos Towne 23 September 1792.

Mary married Amos Towne 23 Sep 1792, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Amos was born Abt 1763; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 3 Jun 1770, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Eunice married William Deadman 16 Apr 1787, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. William was born Abt 1766; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1755 BIRTH,DEATH: MASS,Essex-Salem: A child born , died in infancy, estimated birth year based on marriage year of parents [no gender shown].

Notes:

c1757 BIRTH, DEATH: A child born to Jonathan and Sarah Gavet, died as infant [no birthdate or deathdate shown], estimated birth and death year based on older sibling.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Jan 1773, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1760 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Sarah Gavitt born about 1760, estimated birth year based on baptismal record, saying she was 13 years old in 1773.

1773 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: Sarah baptized 24 January 1773, aged 13 years...

1781 MARRIAGE #1: Sarah Gavitt md John Crane 11 October 1781 [no place shown]

1803 MARRIAGE #2: Sarah md Zecheriah Marston 22 December 1803 [no place shown]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Jan 1773, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1762 BIRTH: Jonathan Gavitt (Gavet) born about 1762, estimated birth year based on baptismal record, 1773 less 1 yrs.

1773 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: Jonathan Gavet baptized 24 Jan 1773, aged 11 years,

1788 MARRIAGE: MASS,Essex-Salem: Jonathan Gavet md 12 Jan 1788, Sally Hay [who md 2nd Thomas Milbourne, 19 Nov 1809

Jonathan married Sally Hay 12 Jan 1788, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Sally was born Abt 1762; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Jan 1773, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1765 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Joseph Gavitt [Gavet] born about 1765, estimated birth year based on baptismal record 1773 less 8 years.

1773 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: Joseph Gavitt baptized 24 January 1773, aged 8 years.

1802 MARRIAGE: Joseph Gavitt md Betsey Frederick of Rockingham, N. H. 17 November 1802. Two children.

1809 HISTORY: NH-Portsmouth:P The History of Salem, Mass. Vol III, pgt 338: "3. Joseph,4...tailor of Portsmouth, N. H., in 1809."

1814 DEATH: NH,Rockingham-Portsmouth: Joseph Gavitt was killed by a sentry at the Portsmouth Navy Yard 20 March 1814.

Notes:

1767 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: William Gavet (Gavett),...born 2 January 1767

1799 MARRIAGE: MASS,Essex-Salem: William Gavet md 27 October 1799 Martha Richardson, the daughter of Peter and Martha (Grover) of Woburn, Mass.

1856 DEATH: MASS,Essex-Salem: William Gavet died 8 January 1856

William married Martha Richardson 27 Oct 1799, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Martha was born 15 Jul 1776, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 9 Nov 1823, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Jan 1773, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Jan 1773, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1771 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Elizabeth Gavitt [Gavet] was born about 1771, estimated birth year based on baptismal record, 1773 less 2 years old.

1773 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: Elizabeth Gavitt was baptized 24 January 1773, aged 2 years.

1803 MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Families pg 468: "ix. Elizabeth... probably the same Elizabeth who m. 21 Jan 1803 John Carwick."

1820 DEATH: Elizabeth Gavitt died 20 January 1820 [no place shown].

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Oct 1776, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

c1773 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Deliverance Gavitt [Gavet] born about 1773, estimated birth year based on baptismal record.

1776 BAPTISM: MASS,Essex-Salem: Deliverance Gavitt baptized 20 October 1776

1808 MARRIAGE: Deliverance Gavitt md Amabrose Courtis 9 October 1808 [no place shown]

1835 DEATH; Deliverance Gavitt died 14 November 1835 [no place shown]

Deliverance married Ambrose Curtis 25 Sep 1808, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Ambrose was born Abt 1770; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

James married Abigail Depah 3 Jun 1800. Abigail was born Abt 1780; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1778 BIRTH: MASS,Essex-Salem: Joseph Gavet b. 22 April 1778

1805 MARRIAGE: Joseph Gavet md 22 December 1805, Nancy Gardner of Salem, N. H. [no place shown], sister of Hannah Gardner, the wife successively of his brothers Samuel (14, viii) and Philip (14, xiii)

1851 DEATH: Joseph Gavet died 5 March 1851 [no place shown]

Joseph married Nancy Gardner 22 Dec 1805. Nancy was born Abt 1780; died 2 Jul 1866. [Group Sheet]

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1779 BIRTH: Mary Gavet born 19 November 1779 [no place shown]

1806 MARRIAGE: Mary Gavet md Jeremiah M. Shute 19 October 1806 [no place shown]

Mary married Jeremiah M. Shute 19 Oct 1806. Jeremiah was born Abt 1775; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1781 BIRTH: Susannah Gavet born 28 May 1781 [no place shown]

1800 MARRIAGE: Susannah Gavet md. Michael Veal 8 November 1800 [no place shown]. Six children.

1852 DEATH: Susannah Gavet Veal died 10 July 1852 [no place shown]

Susannah married Michael Veal 8 Nov 1800. Michael was born Abt 1775; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1785 BIRTH: Jonathan Gavet born 23 May 1785 [no place shown]

MARRIAGE: Gen of RI Fam pg 468: "vi. Jonathan... said to have m. _______ Vanderpoel. [no date or place shown]

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1787 BIRTH: Abigail Gavet born 1 September 1787 [no place shown]

1809 MARRIAGE: Abigail Gavet md Robert Phippen, 5 Feb 1809 [no place shown]

Abigail married Robert Phippen 5 Feb 1809. Robert was born Abt 1785; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1789 BIRTH: Samuel Gavet born 17 December 1789 [no place shown]

1814 MARRIAGE: Samuel Gavet md Hannah Gardner 23 May 1814, the sister of Nancy Gardner of Salem, NH, the wife of his brother Joseph (30). Hannah (Gardner) Gavet m. (2) her husband;s brother, Philip Gavit. [no place shown]

Samuel married Hannah Gardner 23 May 1814. Hannah was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1793 BIRTH: Edward Gavet born 26 February 1793 [no place shown]

c1815 MARRIAGE: Edward Gavet md. Ruth Wallace [no date or place shown], who md (2) 9 Jan 1827, as his second wife, Philip Gavet, brother of Edward. Child: 1. Charles Henry, bapt. at Salem 24 May 1822

11 April 1822 DEATH: Edward Gavet died 11 April 1822 [no place shown]

Edward married Ruth Wallace Abt 1818. Ruth was born Abt 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1794 BIRTH: William Gavet was born 10 March 1794 [no place shown]

1821 MARRIAGE: MASS,Essex-Marblehead: William Gavet md Sarah Doliber of Salem, Mass. 3 June 1821. Their adopted child, Hannah, was baptized at Salem 7 Oct. 1821.

1865 DEATH: RI, Newport-Newport: William Gavet died 11 Noc 1865

William married Sarah D Doliber 3 Jun 1821, Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah was born 1794, Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 13 Sep 1879, Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , North Cemetery, Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

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1795 BIRTH: Sally Gavet was born 23 September 1795 [no place shown]

c1815 MARRIAGE #1: Sally Gavet md _______ Gavet [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on birth + 20 years.

1830 MARRIAGE #2: Salley Gavet md Alansen Noble of Stoneham 20 April 1830 [no place shown] (intention recorded at Soneham, 21 March 1830)

Sally married Gavet Abt 1815. was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sally married Alansen Noble 20 Apr 1830. Alansen was born Abt 1790, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1797 BIRTH: Elizabeth Gavet born 30 January 1797 [no place shown]

1828 MARRIAGE: Elizabeth Gavet md James H. Phippen 20 February 1828 [no place shown]

Elizabeth married James H Phippen 20 Feb 1828. James was born Abt 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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1799 BIRTH: Philip Gavet born 19 July 1799 [no place shown]

c1820 MARRIAGE #l: Philip Gavet md. Hannah (Gardner) Gavet, widow of his brother Samuel [no date or place shown], estimated marriage year based on Philip's birth year + 21 years.

1827 MARRIAGE #2: Philip Gavet md. Ruth (Wallace) Gavet, widow of his brother, Edward, 9 January 1827 [no place shown]. One daughter born.

1867 MARRIAGE #3: Philip Gavet md. Lucy Thurston, widow, 19 December 1867 [no place shown]

1876 DEATH: MASS,Essex-Newburyport: Philip Gavet died 19 October 1876

Philip married Hannah Gardner Abt 1825. Hannah was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Philip married Ruth Wallace 9 Jan 1827. Ruth was born Abt 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Philip married Lucy Thurston 19 Dec 1867. Lucy was born Abt 1805; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]