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Dorothy Stanton (Pettit)

Also Known As: "Dorothy Petty", "Pettis", "widow Fugate"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States
Death: circa 1714 (52-61)
Essex County, Virginia, United States
Immediate Family:

Daughter of Thomas Petty, of Farnham Parish and Katherine Gaines
Wife of James Fugate, II and Godfrey Stanton
Mother of Thomas Fugate; Captain Josiah Fugate, son of James; Andew Fugate and Elizabeth Fugate
Sister of Thomas Petty
Half sister of Catherine Tunstall and Anne Gaines

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About Dorothy Stanton

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Petty-1469

Dorothy Pettit/Petty/Pettus was born about 1657, the daughter of Thomas Pettit and his wife, Katherine Morris. Her father died in 1663 and left her numerous bequests in his will. [1] Dorothy married James Fugate in November, 1675. Before their marriage James went to court and acknowledged the right of her mother, Katherine, to her dower portion of the land left to Dorothy by her father. [2] In 1693 James went to court claiming that Thomas Gaines, Katherine's husband, was cutting wood on Dorothy's land.

James died after 1695 and Dorothy married Godfrey Stanton. [3]

Her date and place of death are unknown.

References

  • 4. Sparacio, Ruth and Sam, eds.. Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part II - 1674-1676; Antient Press, McLean, VA. pp. 330-331 “KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that Whereas there is a MARRIAGE intended between JAMES FUGATT and DOROTHY PETTIS both of the County of Rappa to bee forthwith solemnized the said JAMES FUGATT and DOROTHY PETTIS freely and voluntarily give their consent that. Whereas THOMAS GAINES have intermarried wth KATHARINE the Mother of the said DOROTHY...“
  • “Early Virginia Pettuses” by Mrs. Stacey. Page 841. GoogleBooks
  • Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Jan 26 2016, 6:19:33 UTC
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Dorothy Stanton's Timeline

1657
1657
Birth of Dorothy Stanton
Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States
1682
1682
Birth of Thomas Fugate
Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1688
February 27, 1688
Birth of Captain Josiah Fugate, son of James
King George County, Virginia, Colonial America
1700
January 13, 1700
Birth of Elizabeth Fugate
Albemarle County, Virginia, Colonial America
1714
1714
Age 57
Death of Dorothy Stanton
Essex County, Virginia, United States
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Birth of Andew Fugate
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