William Witt , b. 1675; d. 13 Jun 1754, "Roseland", Charlottesville, Albermarle Co., VA; bur. 13 Jun 1754, St. Anne Parish, Albemarle Co., VA.  The name of "Guillaime" is a later erroneous assumption that he was of French background; all documents he signed were as  William Witt.

• Parents: John Witt , b. 1645, Hertfordshire, England;  d. 1715, Charles City Co., VA; m. 1669, Albemarle, Charles City, VA to Ann Daux , daughter of Walter  & Mary (Unknown)(Plaine) Daux , b. ca. 1650, Charles City, VA.

Married

1.  The identity of William Witt’s wife is unknown, for her name is not mentioned in any record.  She was not a Daux - that has been shown unlikely married ca. 1700, Henrico Co., VA .

 Children

His will mentions the following two sons, and two daughters. The will implies at least one or two additional children, as it specifies that a slave be divided “among my Children except my (son) Benjamin Witt, Sarah Canidey, and Agness Key”. A fifth child, Mildred (Chastain), has been proposed but is unproven. 

1. John Witt (c1710? – 1782) He was in Albemarle County by 1741, probably earlier, and seems to have remained there for several years. His will, dated 1781 and proved in 1782 in Amherst County, named sons Abner, John, Littleberry, George, Elisha, and William, and daughter Lucy.[32] His widow and mother of “my seven first sons” according to the will, was named Lucy. She is thought to have been a LIttleberry. A David Witt witnessed the will, presumably one of the two unnamed sons.
2. Benjamin Witt (c1710? – c1775) The first record of him is the notation in the King William parish register of the birth of a daughter Mariane on 19 March 1732/3 to Benjamin Witt and his wife Mariane.[33] She is believed to be the daughter of Jean Chastain and his wife Charlotte, who were the child’s godparents. 
3.  Sarah married Canidey (Canady). Bequeathed Tom.
4. Agness married Key. Bequeathed Ned.

Links

• Bob's Genealogy Filing Cabinet: John Witt (c1645 – by 1715)
•   Faulty Tradition By Wayne Witt Bates