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Stephen Gavitt

Male 1723 - 1796  (72 years)


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  • Name Stephen Gavitt 
    Born 24 Feb 1723  Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1796  [5, 6] 
    Person ID I9436  Wagner-Thomas | Hallmark
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2014 

    Father Ezekiel Gavitt,   b. 25 Dec 1683, Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 25 Mar 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 70 years) 
    Mother Hannah Wilcox,   b. 4 Oct 1689, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1773, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 22 Apr 1704  Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Family ID F2700  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Mary Thomas,   b. 1722,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 24 Jan 1741  Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Children 
     1. Molly Gavitt
     2. Lydia Gavitt
     3. Hezekiah Gavitt
     4. Prudence Gavitt
     5. Mary Gavitt,   b. 14 Aug 1744, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +6. George Gavitt,   b. 21 Nov 1745, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Dec 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
    +7. Thankful Gavitt,   b. 15 Oct 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Oct 1841  (Age 87 years)
     8. Hannah Gavitt,   b. 1755,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +9. Stephen Gavitt,   b. 1756,   d. Bef 19 Jul 1816, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 60 years)
    +10. Isaiah Gavitt,   b. 1760,   d. 1819  (Age 59 years)
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2014 
    Family ID F2640  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mercy West,   b. 1735, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 11 May 1775  Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18] 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Gavitt,   b. 27 Aug 1775, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Martha Patty Gavitt,   b. 13 Feb 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2014 
    Family ID F2696  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Sarah Ann Crandall,   b. 8 Mar 1762, Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 1778  Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [19, 20, 21] 
    Children 
     1. James Gavitt,   b. Abt 1780, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    +2. David Gavitt,   b. Abt 1782, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Paul Gavitt,   b. 1784,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Joshua Gavitt,   b. 1786,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +5. Wells Gavitt,   b. 31 Jan 1790, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Nancy Gavitt,   b. Abt 1793, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Libeous Gavitt,   b. 27 Mar 1793, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Dec 1864, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
    +8. Richmond Gavitt,   b. 21 Apr 1796, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Aug 1847, Dimock Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)
    Last Modified 25 Mar 2015 
    Family ID F2698  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Feb 1723 - Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 24 Jan 1741 - Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 11 May 1775 - Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1778 - Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • 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]

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Stephen Gavitt was born 24 Feb 1722/23 in Westerly, RI, and died abt 1796. He was the son of 8. DeaEzekial Gavitt and 9. Hannah Wilcox

    2. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Stephen Gavitt born: 24 Feb 1723, Westerly,Washington,RI,USA, son of Ezekiel Gavitt and Hannah Wilcox
      unknown submitter, 2-5-2006

    3. [S386] Internet: Ancestry World Tree Project.
      Stephen Gavitt was born 24 Feb 1722/1723 in Westerly,Washington,RI
      Palmer, 17599

    4. [S387] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 464,466.
      7. viii. Stephen Gavitt (Ezekiel, Philip), of Westerly, R I, was born 24 Feb 1722/3 [no place shown].

    5. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Stephen Gavitt was born 24 Feb 1722/23 in Westerly, RI, and died abt 1796...

    6. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Stephen Gavitt died 1796 [no place shown]
      unknown submitter, 2/5/2006

    7. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Ezekiel Gavitt md Hannah Wilcox 22 Apr 1704 in Westerly, Washington, RI, USA

    8. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Stephen Gavitt md #1 Mary Thomas 24 Jan 1741 in Jamestown, Newport, RI, USA
      unknown submitter 2/5/2006

    9. [S367] Internet: One World Tree, Vol 4, Bk 1 pg 32.
      Stephen Gabbit and Mary Thomas md by Edward Carr, Wardin, January 24, 1741-2
      Newport County, Jamestown Marriages

      Date: 1636 or 1850

    10. [S386] Internet: Ancestry World Tree Project.
      Stephen Gavitt... married Mary Thomas 24 Jan 1741/1742 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island
      Palmer, 17599

    11. [S388] Vital Record of Rhode Island 1636-1850, First Series... A Family Register for t, 974.5 V2a., Vol 4, pg 9.
      32 Gabbit Stephen, and Mary Thomas; m. by Edward Carr, Warden, Jan. 24, 1741-2
      Jamestown -- Marriages, Newport Co.

    12. [S449] History of Washington & Kent Co, Rhode Island, 0806736.
      Gavitt, Stephen and Mary Thomas [no date or place shown], children: Molly, Lydia, Hezekiah, Prudence, Mary, George, Thankful, Hannah, Stephen, Isaiah 1760

    13. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Stephen Gavitt md Mercy West #2, 11 May 1763 in Westerly,Washington,RI,USA
      unknown submitter 2/5/2006

    14. [S386] Internet: Ancestry World Tree Project.
      Stephen Gavitt... married Mercy West 11 May 1763 [no place shown]
      Palmer, 11554

    15. [S388] Vital Record of Rhode Island 1636-1850, First Series... A Family Register for t, 974.5 V2a., Vol 5 pg 31.
      3-138 GAVITT, Stephen, and Mercy West, both of Westerly; m. at Stonington, by Elder Ebenezer Brown, May 11, 1775.
      Washington Co, Westerly -- Marriages

    16. [S387] Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 466.
      7. Stephen Gavitt... married.... secondly, at Westerly, 11 May 1775, Mercy West;...

    17. [S446] Rhode Island,Washington Co-Westerly Town meeting & Vital Rcds, Film #0930813, Vol 3-4, pg 330.
      Stephen Gavit of Westerly and Marcy West of Westerly... joined together in... marriage in Menengton the 11th day of May 1775. Entered Oct 26, 1775 by Jos Crandal, Town Clerk
      1745-1778, New London Co

    18. [S449] History of Washington & Kent Co, Rhode Island, Film 0806736.
      Gavitt, Stephen and Mercy West md 1763 [no place shown], children: Betsey 1775, Martha Patty 1778]

    19. [S367] Internet: One World Tree.
      Stephen Gavitt md #3 Sallie Crandall 1778 in Hopkinton, [county], RI, USA
      unknown submitter 2/5/2006

    20. [S448] Elder John Crandall of Rhode Island and His Descendants, 929.273 C85c., pg 25, 50, descendant 214.
      214. Sarah Ann Crandall of Westerly, R. I., dau of David and Sarah (Sherman) Crandall... m 1st Stephen Gavit, as silversmith [no date or place shown], who died before 1812...

    21. [S449] History of Washington & Kent Co, Rhode Island, 0806736.
      Gavitt, Stephen and Sallie Crandal abt 1778, children: James, David, Nancy, Paul 1784, Joshua 1786, Wells 1790, Libeus 1796, Richmond 1796 [no place shown]


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