Lee R Gavitt

Notes:

1865 BIRTH: PA: Lee R Gavitt Sr born 5 Dec 1865, re Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1025

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: Anc.com Img 1-pg 75, 15 July, dwelling 8, family 8: Lee R Gaffet 4 yrs old, born in PA, son of Peter and Eliza Jane Gaffet

1880 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp ED 235: Anc.com Img 16-pg 15 [661], 22 June, dwelling 87, family 89: Lee Gavitt 14/PA, son of Peter and Eliza Gavitt

1885 MARRIAGE: Lee R Gavitt md Alice Amanda Horn 18 Jan 1885, no place shown

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte ED 70: Anc.com Img 11-sheet 6 [2042], 6 June, dwelling 101, family 103:
GAVITT, Lea-head 34/PA born Dec 1865 (PA,PA) md 15 yrs-farmer; Amanda-wife 36/PA bn Sep 1863
(PA,PA) md 15 yrs, 1/1 child living; Eva-dau 11/PA bn Apr 1889 (PA,PA); Peter-father 72/PA
bn July 1827 (Conn,RI) md 47 yrs; Eliza-mother 64/PA bn Nov 1835 (PA,PA) md 47 yrs,
6/6 children living

1910 CENSUS: to get

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Davidson ED 152: Anc.com Img 12, pg 6B,17 March,Dwelling 117/118:
GAVITT, Lee R-head 54/PA (PA,PA)md-foreman, clothespin factory, own farm;
Alice M-wife 56/PA (PA,PA)md no occ; Eliza J-mother 84/PA (NJ,PA) wid;
Walter GERMAN-gr uncle 6 or 9/PA

1930 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Davidson ED 4: Anc.com Img 6, 5 April, Dwelling 62/63:
GAVITT, Lee R-head 64/PA (PA,PA) md 19 foreman, own-value 3000; Amanda-wife 66/PA (PA,PA);
Walter J-son 16/PA (PA,PA)

1946 DEATH: Lee R Gavitt died Aug 1946, no place shown


NOTES: Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1025: Lee R Gavitt, Sr - CONF living Sonestown, LaPorte, 11 children, none known

Lee married Alice Amanda Horn 18 Jan 1885, Pennsylvania, United States. Alice was born Jun 1841, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Eva Gavit was born Oct 1888, Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown.

Notes:

1827 BIRTH: PA,Susquehanna: Peter R. Gavit born 10 July 1827, re Ancestry World Tree project ID 1025, my submission #5

1849 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co Orphan's Court, Vol 3, pg 21, 19 Nov 1849: "...Upon the petition of Rebecca Gavit, widow and relist of Richmond Gavit, late of Dimock Twp in Co of Susquehanna deceased...Real estate of Richmond Gavit deceased to be divided up between heirs: wife Rebecca, children and spouses: William Stone and Temperance his wife late Temperance Gavit, of Daniel Reynolds & Nancy Reynolds his wife late Nancy Gavit, of Francis M Rosencrantz and his wife late Mary Gavit, of Prentice Gavit, who received his share in full from his father during his lifetime, Peter Gavit and John Gavit and Thankful Gavit by their Guardian, setting forth that the said Richmond Gavit died intestate on the 4th day of Aug AD 1847, leaving a widow, the said Rebecca and issue Temperance, Nancy, Prentice, Peter, Mary, John and Thankful, the last 2 named of whom are still in their minority;...

1850 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 24-p 26,27,16 Aug,dwell 408,fam 408:
GAVITT, Rebecca 53/Conn; Peter Gavitt 24/PA-farmer [value $800]; Perry MILLS 13/PA

1854 MARRIAGE: PA,Susquehanna Co-Montrose: Peter R. Gavit md Eliza Jane Rosencrantz 12 Feb 1854
1900 census: Peter and Eliza md 47 yrs
Hist of Sullivan Co PA pg 186: "He [Peter] md Miss Eliza, daughter of John Rosencrants of Susquehanna county, and to them have been born six children.."

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 7-pg 704, 10 July, Dwelling ??:
GAVIT, Peter 34/PA-farmer [value $1220,660]; Eliza-wife 24/PA; Polly 6/PA; Louise 3/PA;
Ruby [census index says Penly] 11/12-PA; Rebecca-mother 66/Conn; Chas 12/PA

1869 HISTORY: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte: Hist of Sullivan County PA pg 186: "In the spring of 1869 he came to Sullivan county and purchased his present farm four miles south of Laporte..."
The Gavitts of Westerly RI pg 107: Peter R Gavitt...(liv. 1869 Sullivan Co, Laporte Twp, Sones farm, near Sonestown PA)

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: Anc.com Img 1-pg 75, 15 July, dwelling 8, family 8:
GAFFET, Peter 42/PA farmer [value $2200,900] US citizen; Eliza Jane 34/PA keeping house; Polly 15/PA;
Louise 12/PA; Reuban 10/PA; Eliza J 6/PA; Lee R 4/PA

1880 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp ED 235:Anc.com Img 16-pg 15,22 June,dwelling 87,family 89:
GAVITT, Peter 52/PA (RI,Conn) farmer; Eliza-wife 44/PA (NJ,NJ) keeping house; Louisa-dau 22/PA
single school teacher; Jane-dau 16/PA at home; Lee-son 14/PA; Morgan-son 9/PA

1896 WILL: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp: I Peter Gavitt of the Twp of Laporte Co of Sullivan and State of PA...this my last will & testament in manner and form following:
1. ...all my just debt and funeral expenses be fully paid and satified by my Executor...
2. I give devise & bequeath unto my beloved wife, Eliza Jane Gavitt, all my property real personal & mixed for her
use during her natural life.
3. I give... to my daughter Polly, intermarried with E J Messenger the sum of One hundred dollars
4. I give... to my daughter Louisa, intermarried with Trouteman Simmons the sum of One hundred dollars.
5. I give... to my daughter Ruby, intermarried with W. Joins the sum of One hundred dollars.
6. I give... to my daughter Jane, intermarried with J. W. Buck, the sum of One hundred dollars.
In as much as my son Lee R Gavitt has already received his full share of my estate by deed for the land upon which he now resides, and in consideration of said deed for said land, I direct that he pay to my daughters above named the sum of Twenty five dollars each as a part of the sum bequeathed to them after the death of myself and my wife. This being a modification of the sum he was bound to pay to the above named of my heairs by agreement stated March 26, 1889 wherein he was bound to pay the said heirs the sum of fifty dollars each.
7. I give... to my son Morgan Gavitt after the death of my beloved wife all my estate real personal and mixed and to
his heirs and assigns forever subject to the payment of the sum of Seventy-five dollars to my four daughter above
named.
And lastly I herely nominate constitute & appoint my son Lee R Gavitt Executor of this my last will & testament & hereby revoke any & all wills by me at anytime heretofore made & declare to be my last will & testament. In witness whereof I Peter Gavitt, the testator... 4 January 1896. Signed, Peter Gavitt... WITNESSES: R. A. Conklin, Jno E Gallagher

1899 HISTORY: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte: History of Sullivan Co Pa, pg 186: "Peter Gavitt, Jr., our subject's father, was born in Susquehanna county, received a common-school education and became a tiller of the soil in his native county. In the spring of 1869 he came to Sullivan county and purchased his present farm four miles south of Laporte. He married Miss Eliza,daughter of John Rosencrants of Susquehanna county, and to them have been born six children..."

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte ED 70: Anc.com Img 11-sheet 6 [2042], 6 June, dwelling 101, family 103:
GAVITT, Peter 72/PA born July 1827 in PA (Conn,RI) md 47 yrs; Eliza-wife 64/PA born
Nov 1835 (PA,PA) md 47 yrs, 6/6 children living - living with son, Lea Gavitt
and wife Amanda

1910 DEATH: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte Twp: Peter R Gavitt died 23 June 1910. Proof of will made 23 July 1910.

1910 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp-Nordmont Village: Anc.com Img3-4, April 10, sheet 2A, pg 80, 33/33:
GAVITT, Morgan P-head 59/PA(CT,CT)md at 21, farmer, own; Alda-wife 61/PA
(PA,PA)md at 23, no occupation; Jennie BUCK-sis in law 74/PA (PA,PA)
single, no occupation; Gordon GAVITT-son 18/PA no occupation; Eliza-mother
94/PA (PA,PA) widow, no occupation

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan-Davidson Twp,part of: Anc.com Img? Sheet 6B, ED 152, Dw117/118:
GAVITT, Lee R-head 54/PA (PA,PA) md-foreman,clothespin factory; Alice M
wife 56/PA (PA,PA) md no occupation; Eliza J-mother 84/PA (NJ,PA)
wid, no occ; Walter G German-great uncle 6/PA (PA,PA)


1930 PROBATE: PA,,Sullivan Co-Laporte Twp: Receipts & releases for bequests name in above will filed, signed by 4 daughters of Peter Gavitt & Eliza Jane Gavitt, now both deceased... "hereby acknowledge & have received from our brother Lee R Gavit each the sum of Twenty-five dollars & from our brother Morgan P Gavitt the sum of Seventy-five dollars, a total of One hundred dollars. Received and signed for Dec 1930, Polly R Messenger, Jennie E Buck, Louisa F Simmons and Ruby A Lowe.
One World Tree: "Peter R Gavitt, father Richmond Gavitt, mother Rebecca, died 23 June 1910."

1910 CENSUS: to get; 1920 for Eliza





NOTES: Re Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1025: Peter R. Gavitt, Event: BAPM 1869 living LaPorte, Sullivan Co, PA on Sones Farm near Sonesville PA

Peter married Eliza Jane Rosencrantz 12 Feb 1854, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States. Eliza was born 28 Nov 1834, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States; died 25 Nov 1930, Laporte, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1834 BIRTH: PA,Susquehanna Co-Montrose: Eliza Rosencrantz born 28 Nov 1834, re Ancestry World Tree Project ID 1025, dau of John Rosencrants of Susquehanna Co, per Sullivan Co History pg 186

1854 MARRIAGE: PA,Susquehanna Co-Montrose: Peter R. Gavitt md Eliza Jane Rosencrantz 12 Feb 1854

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 7-pg 704, 10 July, Dwelling ??: Eliza Gavit age 24, born Pennsylvania, wife of Peter Gavit

1870 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte: Anc.com Img 1-pg 75, 15 July, dwelling 8, family 8: Eliza Jane Gaffet age 34, born in Pennsylvanioa - keeping house, wife of Peter Gaffet

1880 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp ED 235:Anc.com Img 16-pg 15,22 June,dwelling 87,family 89: Eliza Gavitt age 44, born Pennsylvania (parents born NJ,NJ) keeping house, wife of Peter Gavitt

1900 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-Laporte: Anc.com Img 11-sheet 6, 6 June, dwelling 101, family 103: Eliza Gavitt age 64, born Pennsylvania Nov 1835 (parents born PA,PA) md 47 yrs, 6/6 children living - with husband, Peter, living with son Lea Gavitt and wife Amanda

1910 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp-Nordmont Village: Anc.com Img3-4, April 10, sheet 2A, pg 80, 33/33: Eliza Gavitt 94/PA (PA,PA)wid, no occ, living with son Morgan P Gavitt and family

1920 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan-Davidson Twp,part of: Anc.com Img? Sheet 6B, ED 152, Dw117/118: Eliza J Gavitt 84/PA (NJ, PA) widow, no occ, living with son Lee R and family

1930 CENSUS: PA,Sullivan-Laporte Twp, Nordmont Village: Anc.com pg 80, Apr 10, Dwelling 33/33-Burke Rd: Eliza Gavitt a widow with no occupation, age 94 born Pennsylvania, mother to and living with son, Morgan P Gavitt and family

1871 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Oct. 18, 1871 final administration of estate of John Rosencrantz, dec'd , late of Dimock, Wm L Turrell, Exec. Includes: "Also notes and cash from John and David Rosencrants resuduary Legatees; S H Rosencrants Legacy $100; Ellen M Deans Legacy $200; Eliza Gavitt Legacfy $200; Theresa M Garritson Legacy $200; Ruth Ann Deans Legacy $150.

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:

1794 BIRTH: CT-Montville: Rebecca Williams was born 6 October 1794, birthdate calculated from tombstone

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

1830 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Springville Twp: 974.834 X2p 1830 pg 103: GAVIT, Richmond males 1-05; 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

1850 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 24, 16 Aug, dwelling 408, family 408:
GAVITT, Rebecca 53/Conn; Peter Gavitt 24/PA-farmer [value $800]; Perry MILLS 13/PA

1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Anc.com Img 7-pg 704, 10 July, dwelling ??:Rebecca Gavit age 66, born Connecticut, living with son Peter Gavit and family

1863 DEATH,BURIAL: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Rebecca Gavitt died 16 December 1863; buried Dimock Cemetery, tombstone inscription: "Rebecca Gavitt wife of Richmond Gavitt dd 12-16-1863 age 69yrs 2 mos 10dys"

1866 LAND: PA,Susquehanna Co Grantor Index Bk 85 pg 1: "Rebecca Gavitt al to Nathan W Button, Bk 36 pg 202, 61 acres in Springville, filed 1866."


NOTES: Children from Eliza's probate file found 1-18-05: Temperance, Nancy, Prentice, Peter, Mary, John, Thankful

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 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:

1762 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Hopkinton City: Sarah Ann [or Sallie] Crandall was born 8 March 1762.

1778 MARRIAGE: RI,Washington Co-Hopkinton City: Sallie Crandall married Stephen Gavitt in1778

1796 DEATH of husband: Stephen Gavitt died in 1796 [no place shown]

1812 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Sarah Crandall Gavitt married Joseph Crandall 3 May 1812

Notes:

c1760 BIRTH: Peter Williams born about 1760, re birth year of wife Mary Morgan bn 8 July 1760

1790 CENSUS: CT,New London-not stated: Anc.com Img 32:
WILLIAMS, Peter: 1 free white male over 16 [including head]; 2 free white males under 16; 4 free
white females [including head]

1792 LAND: CT,New London-Groton: Film 4299/2, pg 110: Know ye that we Peter Williams and Mary Williams both of Groton, New London Co, CT for 170 pounds lavifid money rec'd to Mr John Williams of said Groton on behalf of his son Gary Williams of Groton aforesaid, do give grant, bargain, sell & confirm unto said Casy Williams one certain tract or parcell of land situate in the second society of Groton - adjoining to Pauquatmock Cove, containing abt 55 acres, bounded by Pauquatamack Cove. By Capt Israel Morgan's land by Isaac Avery's land & land of the heir of Capt Asa Avery, being the whole of tghe land peo... to Mary in the division of the estate of her late father William Morgan, Esq, late of said Groton as to the division of said Morgan's estate on record may more fully appear... signed Peter, Mary Williams 22 Oct 1792. Wit: Amos Gore, Elizabeth Bailey. Recorded 1-13-1793.
1794 LAND: Pg 114: I William Morgan of Groton...43 pounds, to Ebenezer Ledyard & Thomas N hutes of said Groton... 1 certain piece of land lying in Groton containing... about 10 acres... bounded on NW by James Morgan land, till it comes to Cauclunk Cove and with P Coo Panqunock River on the West, So and east to the sound first mention. 25 March 1794, filed 5-28-1794/
Pg 144: Nathaniel Bellows to Christopher Morgan and Isaac Gallop of said Groton. 3 Nov 1794
Pg 145: Simon Stoddard, Neb Co, 433#, to Christopher Morgan, Isaac Gallop & Nathal Les for Committee of the So School in said Groton, 1 tract of land situate in said Groton beg at SW of the far which I lately purchased of my bro Wade Stoddard & NE onb land of Vine Stoddard... thence N witgh dividing line of the pine and swamp of the land of James Stoddard to the land of James Stoddard, W bounded the lands of T Stoddard... 1 April 1797
Pg 45b: Stoddard to Christopher Morgan and young Layard Morgan both of P Groton, sell to Christopher Morgan & young Leyard Morgan tract of land situate in teh 2nd society of Groton, being the farmland set out to the Pouden [?] in the division of the estate of her late father William Morgan, Esq & in her first or portion of the estate so divided...the first Lar or Tract of land lying Westerly of the road r=heading from Stonington to Norwich and bounded easterly with said road & La & Stephen Morgan's land, S with said Christopher's own land; W in the land of Stephen Billings Esq & W with Lois & Stephen Morgan's land...the other lot or tract of land bounded beg at a mearstone [?] on the E side of said Christopher own land until it comes to land of Elisha William; N & E with the brook & land of Elijah William to Peter Avery until comes to juncion of brook.

1800 CENSUS: CT,New London-Groton: Anc.com Img 7, pg 370 [543]:
WILLIAMS, Peter: Males: 1 0-10; 1 45 & over
Females: 1 0-10; 2 10-16; 1 45 & over

1810 CENSUS: CT,New London Co-Groton: Anc.com Img 2, pg 1467:
WILLIAMS, Peter - Males: 3 16-26; 1 45 & over
Females: 1 16-26; 1 45 & over

1820 CENSUS: CT,new London Co-Groton: Anc.com Img 2, pg 0390:
WILLIAMS, Peter - Males: 1 10-16; 1 45 & older
Females: 2 0-10; 1 26-45; 1 45 & older

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, RichmondGavit & 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
1823 LAND: CONN,New London Co-Groton, Grantor Vol 18 pg 245, film #4302: 13 March 1823: John Williams, William Williams, Temperance Williams and John Champlin & Sally Champlin his wife, all of Groton.. $20... Quit claim to Peter Williams of Groton - land in town of Groton. Signed by John, William, Temperance, John & Sally, and also Prentes Williams with no SS after his name, as were after the others

1830 CENSUS: CT,New Longdon-Groton: Anc.com Img 53, pg 110:
WILLIAMS, Peter: Males: 1 70-80
Females: 1 30-40; 1 70-80
Same area with John, Eliakim, Prentis Williams and John Wilcox

Peter married Mary Morgan 7 Dec 1780, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born 8 Jul 1760, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]