Saxton Gavitt

Male 1821 - 1848  (26 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Saxton Gavitt was born 9 Nov 1821 (son of Samuel Gavitt and Eunice Edwards); died 1848, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Gavitt was born 1 Oct 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (son of Sanford Gavitt and Mrs Hannah Berry); died 1863.

    Notes:

    1787 BIRTH: Samuel Gavitt born 1 October 1787 [no place shown]

    1808 MARRIAGE: Samuel Gavitt md, 8 January 1808, Eunice Edwards of Connecticut [no place shown]

    HISTORY to 1835: Gen of RI Families Vol 1 pg 481: "He was tollgate keeper at Columbia, Conn., removed thence to Greenville, Conn., thence to Norwich [all in New London Co], Conn. and in 1835 to Philadelphia [Montgomery Co], Pa. He served in the War of 1812."

    1863 DEATH: Samuel Gavitt died 1863 [no place shown]

    Samuel married Eunice Edwards 8 Jan 1808. Eunice was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eunice Edwards was born Abt 1790; died Yes, date unknown.
    Children:
    1. Nelson Gavitt was born 28 Oct 1810; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Eliza Ann Gavitt was born 23 Mar 1814; died 11 Mar 1863.
    3. Susan Gavitt was born 22 Feb 1816; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Gorton Gavitt was born 1 Jan 1818; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 1. Saxton Gavitt was born 9 Nov 1821; died 1848, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
    6. Albert N Gavitt was born 25 Dec 1825; died Aft 1882.
    7. Abby Jane Gavitt was born 11 Sep 1828; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Mary Gavitt was born 15 Dec 1831; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Sanford Gavitt was born 28 Jun 1760, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (son of Joseph Gavitt and Thankful Ross); died 27 Apr 1833, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Park Grounds, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

    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]


  2. 5.  Mrs Hannah Berry was born Abt 1760; died Yes, date unknown.

    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

    Children:
    1. 2. Samuel Gavitt was born 1 Oct 1787, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 1863.
    2. Saxton Berry Gavitt was born 1 Oct 1789, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Bef 23 Jul 1821.
    3. John Gavitt was born 1 Dec 1791, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Joseph Gavitt was born 4 Mar 1795, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 7 Dec 1834, Walworth, Wayne, New York, United States.
    5. Susannah Gavitt was born 9 Jun 1797, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 19 Sep 1854.
    6. Hannah Gavitt was born 5 Jan 1800, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 23 Feb 1886, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.
    7. Sanford Gavitt was born 11 Aug 1802, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 3 Aug 1852, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Park Grounds, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    8. Saunders Gavitt was born 20 Jan 1804, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 1847, Black Creek, Florida.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Gavitt was born 17 Jan 1724, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (son of Ezekiel Gavitt and Hannah Wilcox); died 22 Sep 1815, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Wilcox Ground, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

    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]


  2. 9.  Thankful Ross was born 1723; died Yes, date unknown.
    Children:
    1. John Gavitt was born 13 Jul 1744, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Bef Dec 1815.
    2. Marjory Gavitt 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.
    3. Joseph Gavitt was born 13 May 1749, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Phalley Gavitt was born 13 May 1752, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 1841.
    5. 4. Sanford Gavitt was born 28 Jun 1760, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died 27 Apr 1833, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; was buried , Park Grounds, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    6. Samuel Gavitt was born 29 Mar 1763, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Gavitt was born 1 Jan 1768, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States; died Bef 19 Jul 1858, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.