John Gavitt

Notes:

c1798 BIRTH: RI: Henry C Gavitt born about 1798 re 1850 census [Wash Co RI Births Vol 2 pbb 73: GAVITT, Henry C. of Benjamin 1797 We; Vol 8 pg 282: "GAVITT, Henry C. of Benjamin, b 1797 We [md; d 21 Aug 1852 We] (WeD 2-3)

c1820 MARRIAGE: Henry C Gavitt md Hannah Gavitt about 1820

1850 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: A/C image 65, pg 424, 6 Sept, Dwelling 385/444:
GAVITT, Henry C 52/RI farmer $1500 value; Hannah 50/RI; Henry 30/RI; John 27/RI;
Saunders 22/RI; Amanda 17/RI; Oliver 15/RI; Royal 12/RI; Hannah B 10/RI;
Almira W 7/RI
Next door Dw #385/445: Amelia Gavitt 82/RI

bef 2 Sep 1852 WILL,DEATH: RI Genealogical Register Vol 10 pg 160: "GAVITT, Henry C., of We. Will dated 2 May 1852, proved 2 Sep 1852, pgs 6-7. Mentions: Wife Hannah. My unnamed children. Witn: Bradford Bliven, John E Dumo, Albert B. Langworthy.

bef Dec 1857 DEATH: WA Co Vital Rcds, Vol 4 pg 135, Births from Death Rcds: GAVITT, Henry C. had son Saunders ment will Pamelia Gavit dtd 25 Jan 1854 pvd We 25 Dec 1857 We 5B:235
RI Genealogical Register Vol 10 pg 167 [abstracts of Westerly RI Wills]: GAVIT, Pamelia, of We. Will dated 25 Jan 1854, proved 25 Dec 1857, pg 235. Mentions: Saunders Gavit of We son of Henry C Gavit dec. Witn: Bradford Bliven, John K. Dunn, Hannah Gavitt."
Also RIGR Vol 10, pg 160: "Westerly RI Probate Records Vol 5 1852-1863 - GAVIT, Henry C., of We. Will dated 2May 1852, proved 2 Sep 1852, pgs 6-7. Mentions: wife Hannah. My unnamed children. Witn: Bradford Bliven, John E Dumo, Albert B Langworthy."

Henry married Hannah Gavitt Abt 1816. Hannah (daughter of Sanford Gavitt and Mrs Hannah Berry) was born 5 Jan 1800, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 23 Feb 1886, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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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:

c1760 BIRTH: Mrs Hannah Berry born about 1760, daughter of Elijah and Dinah Berry

1787 MARRIAGE: Mrs Hannah Berry md Sanford Gavitt 23 February 1787

1807 DEATH of father: RI Gen Register Vol 15, pg 140-41: "BERRY, Elijah, of We, yeoman. Will dated 23 June 1800, proved 12 Jan 1807, pgs 310-311. Mentions: Father Richard Berry deceased testate. Wife Dinah Berry. Sons Saxton, Peleg, Lyman, Samuel & Gorton Berry who is youngest son & under 21. Dau Hannah Gavit wife of Sanford Gavit, Sally Noyes wife of John Noyes, Susannah Berry & Lydia Champlin wife of George Champlin. Grandson Oliver Thurston son of my dau Lydia Champlin...

1833 DEATH of husband: Sanford Gavitt died 27 April 1833

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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]