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John Gavitt
1832 - 1901 (69 years)-
Name John Gavitt Born 3 May 1832 Pennsylvania, United States 
[1, 2] Gender Male Died 20 Aug 1901 Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States [3, 4, 5, 6] Person ID I9285 Wagner-Thomas | Hallmark Last Modified 11 Jan 2014
Father Richmond Gavitt, b. 21 Apr 1796, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States , d. 4 Aug 1847, Dimock Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 51 years) Mother Rebecca Williams, b. 6 Oct 1794, Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA , d. 16 Dec 1863, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 69 years) Married 1818 Connecticut, United States [7, 8, 9, 10] Family ID F2598 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Nancy Foster Moore, b. 16 Jun 1832, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 7 Sep 1916, Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 84 years) Married Abt 1858 [11] Children + 1. Frederick A Gavitt, b. 28 May 1859, New Mifford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania , d. Aft 1915, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States (Age > 57 years)2. Clementine Gavitt, b. 8 Apr 1863, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States , d. Aft 1915, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States (Age > 53 years)3. Homer Gavit, b. 10 Apr 1864, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 15 Nov 1909, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 45 years)Last Modified 22 Nov 2014 Family ID F2602 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 3 May 1832 - Pennsylvania, United States 
Died - 20 Aug 1901 - Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - 1832 BIRTH: PA: John Gavit born 3 May 1832, based on Ancestrycom One World Tree and 1900 census
1849 HISTORY: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock: Film 1927563Probate-Orphan Court Vol 2, page 604, 23 January 1849: "Upon petition of John Gavit that he is a minor child above the age of 14 years, that he is a son of Richmond Gavit of Dimock Twp - no person legally qualified to take charge of his person and estate... choose a guardian... choice of Reuben S Stephens as his guardian."
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-pg 25-26,17 Aug,dwelling 386,family 386:
GAVITT, Jno 18/ [NY crossed off but PA not written in] farmer; Thankful 14/ - [also PA not shown];
Herman LINIS 26/NY farmer; Chas LINIS 3/PA; Mary LINIS 2/PA [no wife shown]
c1858 MARRIAGE: John Gavit md Nancy [no surname, date or place shown] estimated year based on son's age in 1860 census: Frederick 1/PA
1860 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-New Milford: Anc.com Img 14-pg 49, 25 June, dwelling 373, family 366:
GAVITT, John 28/PA master carpenter [value $1000/400]; Nancy-wife 25/PA; Frederick 1/PA;
Henry WALKER 15/PA
also on page 74 (573), 30 June, dwelling and family ?? was this identical family listed [I don't
understand this except perhaps they were separated for a time, as they were later divorced
1870 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna-New Milford Twp: Anc.com, pg 14, 19 July, Dwelling 111, family 122:
GAVITT, John 38/PA Retired farmer [value $3000,800]; Nancy-wife 34/PA-keeping house;
Fred 12/PA-at school; Clementine 11/PA-at school; Homer 7/PA-at school
1880 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna Co-Bridgewater Twp ED 117:Anc.com-pg 3 [51],1 June,dwelling 23,fam 23:
GAVITT, John 48/PA (RI,Conn) married farmer; Fred A-son 21/PA (PA,PA) single laborer;
Homer-son 16/PA single,at home; Emeline-widowed sister in law 53/PA-keep house;
Ida-niece 19/PA-at home
1884 LAND: PA,Susquehanna Co Grantor Deeds Bk 64 pg 508, FHL film 1993949: Indenture 24 Jan 1884 between John Gavitt of Bridgewater Twp... and Frederick A Gavitt and Nancy F Gavitt of same place, wife of said John Gavitt: insomuch that they have mutually agreed to live separately and apart from one each other and it is reasonable .... domestic confidence and reciprical affections exist no more: That individuals... be at liberty to establish themselves such repose as may be necssary for their ... and also the well-being of society at large... that such disensions sould not exist; now this indenture witnessed for the establishing, supporting and more effectually carrying the said agreement into execution, the said John Gavitt doth hereby covenant for himself, his heirs... agree to and will the said Frederick A Gavitt his heir... and also with the said Nancy F Gavitt, his wife. And that it shall and may be lawful to and for the Nancy F Gavitt his wife and that he the said John Gavitt shall and will permit and infer her the said Nancy F Gavitt from time to time and all times hereafter during her natural life to live separately and apart from him and to reside and be in such place and places and in such family and families and with such relations, frioends or other persons and to follow and to carry on such trade and business as she... may see fit proper to to do... as if she were a free sold and unmarried and said John shall not nor will not any time sue to prosecute her... in any court... or compel her to cohabit with him... or sue, molest, disturb or trouble her for such living seperately and apart... or shall without consent of Nancy... visit her or cause to send any letter or message... or demand any money, clothes... [etc] now has in her custody... or purchase... pay Frederick A Gavitt $5000 in goods and lawful money... and she is hereby authorized and impowered to dispose of all her estate, rights and effects at her will... Frederick in behalf of Nancy for himself his heirs, executors and... said Frederick A Gavitt be agent and agree to and with said John Gavitt... signed by all three.
1890-91 WILL,CODICIL: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: I John Gavitt now of Twp of Dimock:
1. Funeral expenses not more than $500
2. Burial nearest respectable cemetery
3. Brother Peter Gavitt $50; 4. Sister Temperance Stone $50; 5. Sister Nancy Reynolds $50; 6. Sister Mary Rosengrant $50; 7. Sister Thankful Conklin $50; 8. Sister-in-law Emeline S Gavitt shall be indebted to me in any sum, then I find my Executor to give any obligation made by her and due to me to the said Emeline and the same shall not be included in ...ment of my estate; 9. I shall be own of organ - given to niece Ida Gavitt; 10. Ida Gavitt $200; 11. Secretary to son Homer Gavitt; 12. To my daughter Clementine Gavitt, my watch; 13. Pay my sons Frederick A Gavitt and Homer Gavitt $25,000 and appoint my son's trustees of said sum to invest in first lien or liens upon good real estate that shall be ample, sufficient security for the same and pay the interest thereof annually to my said niece, Ida Gavitt, for her support and maintenance during her life and after her decease, they shall pay same money towit: $25,000 to F A Gavitt and Homer Gavitt, my sons and to Clementine, my daughter or to their heirs share and share alike.
All the rest... bequeath to sons FA Gavitt and Homer Gavitt and daughter Clementine Gavitt, share and share alike.
And if either son or daughter die before my decease, leaving no issue, survivor of said children shall take the whole -- but if either of ... die during my lifetime, leaving issue to survive them, then such issue to take such part as the parent would take if living.
In the event of the death of Peter Gavitt or Temperance Stone or Nancy Reynolds or Thankful Conklin or Mary Rosengrant during my lifetime, then I direct the sum hereby given to either of them to be paid to my children or their heirs, share and share alike.
I hereby make the following change to item 13 - towit: The sum of $25,000 directed to be paid to my trustees, I hereby increase to $30,000 -- to be invested as above set forth and the interest to Ida Gavitt annually during her lifetime and after her death to be paid and distributed as above set forth. A. H. McCollum of Montrose as Executor. Signed 24 December 1890. Witnesses: A H McCollum and A B Smith
Codicil #1 22 August 1901, my deceased son Hugh McCollum, one of the witnesses to Codicil
In the event of the marriage of my niece Ida Gavitt, then, the of $3000, the use of which is given to her during her lifetime by the provisions of my will and direct to be paid at one time to my sons, F A Gavitt, Homer Gavitt and my daughter Clementine Gavitt, share and share alke or to their heirs. Signed 30 June 1891
1899 HISTORY: PASusquehanna Co: History of Sullivan Co PA pg 186: John [son of Peter and Eliza Gavitt], a retired tanner of the same county [speaking of Susquehanna, where sister, Mary, was living]..."
1900 CENSUS: PA,Susquehanna-Dimock: Heritage Quest pg 148A, ... June, Dwelling 140,family 144:
GAVITT, Emeline-head 73/PA bn Feb 1827 (PA,PA) widowed 4/7 children living,no occ: Florence I-dau
38/PA bn May 1861 (PA,PA) single-no occ; John-boarder 68/PA bn May 1832 (PA,PA) divorced
no occupation
1901 DEATH: PA,Susquehanna Co-Dimock Twp: Probate Vol 8-pg 598, 23 August 1901, film 1287077: John Gavitt, deceased, Twp Dimock, A H McCollum and AB Smith, witnesses to the above will. John Gavitt died 20 August 1901.
1902 PROBATE: PA, Susquehanna Co: Film 1927748, Vol 3, pg 451, 20 Nov 1902: Account of estate of John Gavitt confirmed finally. Again on 22 Nov 1902, Auditor appointed.
1902 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co: Film 1927569, Vol 22, pg 12 #4: Jan 30, 1902, Reg present partial acct of A H McCullum, Exec of Est of John Gavitt, late of Dimock Twp, dec'd, disbursements to follow, including: F A Gavitt 1.80, Ida Gavitt legacy $190, Mary Rosengrant legacy $47.50, Temperance Stone legacy 47.50, Emeline Gavitt svcs $10...
1902 PROBATE: PA,Susquehanna Co: Vol 22, pg 486 #5: Nov 13, 1902, Reg presents second partial acct of A H McCollum, Exec of John Gavitt, late of Dimock Twp, dec'd... Paid, including: Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavit $180... Of the above balance the run of $9000 has been paid to heirs as will be shown before the auditor... To the Honorable D W Searle, Judge of the Orphan's Court of Susq Co: The undersigned auditor...It appears that John Gavitt made his last will and testament which was duly probated the 23rd day of August 1901 in which specific legacies were made to various parties and the residue of the Estate divided into three equal part to F A Gavitt, Homer Gavitt, and daughter, Clementine Gavitt...each receiving $293.62...
1906 PROBATE: PA,Sasquehanna Co: Vol 25, pg 347: April 12, 1906 Regist presents final acct of A H McCollum, Exec of est of John Gavitt, late of Dimock Twp. Paid out, including: Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavitt $180, Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavitt $180, Nancy Gavitt $20, Ida Gavitt $180, FA & Homer Gafit in trust as provided for in the will of John Gavitt $3000, Ida Gavitt $90, Peter Gafitt legacy $47.50, Thankful Conklin legacy $47.50... pg 348: final division of balance left to Fred, Homer and Clementine, each 46.22 x 3 = $138.
1917 PROBATE: PA,Susquehannah Co-Dimock Twp: Vol 12 pg 260: Letters of Administration 6 Jan 1917. FA Gavitt, Administrator. AB Smith and Geo H Watrous, surities. Died 8-20-01
- 1832 BIRTH: PA: John Gavit born 3 May 1832, based on Ancestrycom One World Tree and 1900 census
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Sources - [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
John Gavitt birth: 3 May 1832, no place shown
Submission ID 1031, contact unknown [my version #5], also Ahnentafel version pg 1/4 - [S387] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol1 pg 471.
v. John, b. 3 May 1832 [no place shown] - [S353] Pennsylvania,Susquehanna Co: Probate Records, Film 1287077, Vol 8 pg 598.
John Gavitt, deceased, Twp Dimock, A H McCollum and AB Smith, witnesses to the above will. John Gavitt died 20 August 1901.
Date: 23 August 1901 - [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
John Gavitt Death: 20 Aug 1901 in Dimock, Susquehanna Co., PA [may have been 20 Aug 1905]
Submission ID 1031, Contact unknown [my version #5], also Ahnentafel version pg 1/4 - [S383] The Gavitts of Westerly RI - A Genealogy, Vol 2 pg 108.
John Gavitt siws, 10 Aug 1901, in (?) Dimock PA. Death (2): 20 Aug 1905 - [S387] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 471.
v. John,.... d. 20 Aug. 1905 [no place shown] - [S369] Internet: US & International Marriage Records 1560-1900.
Richmond Gavitt born CT 1796 md Rebecca Williams born CT 1794, marriage 1818 in CT... - [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
Richmond Gavitt married: bef 1818 in CT
Submission ID: 1026- Contact: unknown [my #5 version] - [S383] The Gavitts of Westerly RI - A Genealogy, pg 21.
40. Richmond Gavitt... (married in CT) Rebecca Williams... [no date shown] - [S387] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 470.
21. Richmond Gavitt... of Groton, Conn... married Rebecca Williams of Montville, Conn [no date or place shown] - [S387] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 471.
v. John,... m. Nancy Foster Moore b. 16 June 1832 [no marriage date or place shown]
- [S367] Internet: One World Tree.