Elisha F Witt, Sr.

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• DAR Ancestor #: A127233

Elisha was a son of John and Elizabeth "Lucy" Littlebury Witt of Albemarle county, Virginia. Elisha married Phebe Dodd on 17 Jul 1781 in Amherst County, Virginia. They had 10 children (William, Nancy Anna, Charles, Abner, Elisha Jr., Nathan, Rachel, David, John, and Silas). About 1795 Elisha and his family migrated from Virginia through the Cumberland Gap to Winston, Estill County, Kentucky. Elisha served in the Continental Army at various times from 1776 until 1781. He was present at the seige of Yorktown and for the surrender of Gen. Cornwallis
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ADDITIONAL INFO PROVIDED BY JOE KING:
Abstract of Rev. War Pension Application W3059 ---
"Sol. was b 18 Sep 1759 in Albemarle Co., VA & he lived in Amherst Co., VA when he enl, sol m Phebe (--) 17 Jul 1781 in Albemarle Co., VA, sol appl 20 Nov 1832 in Estill Co., VA(KY?) having lived there for 30 years, sol d 16 Dec 1835 & his wid appl 18 Jul 1839 in Estill Co., KY age 80.
Children of Elisha & Phebe: William b 5 Sep 1783, Nancy Anna b 29 Aug 1784, Charles b 12 Feb 1786, Abner b 20 Jun 1789, Elisha Jr b 1 Feb 1792, Nathan b 20 Oct 1794, Rachel b 19 Apr 1797, David b 27 Oct 1799, John b 27 Jan 1801 & Silas b. 9 Sep 1803.

Note: The graves of Elisha and Phebe Witt are located with several others in a pasture on the Brandenburg farm at the end of Sulpher Wells Rd., North. It is a square plot about 30-40 feet on each side. A large barbed wire fence protects the grave markers. Entry is through a small gate on the West Side of the enclosure. In May of 2014 the Elisha Witt Chapter of the DAR cleaned up and restored the burial site. However, it has become completely overgrown again (as of 9 Aug 2015 when we were there). Click on the coordinates below and it will take you to Google Earth and the location of this cemetery. Google Earth has a feature that allows a user to see previous pictures taken by the Satellite. The image that will be visible was taken in June 2014 shortly after the DAR cleanup. Thank you kindly to Austin and Fredia Blackwell for making time to take us to the cemetery. Mrs Blackwell is the Regent of the Elisha Witt Chapter of the DAR in Estill county, KY. [provided by G47]

Last Will And Testament - Elisha Witt
The last Will and Testament of Elisha Witt Senr of Estill County, Kentucky who being infirm but of Sound Mind do think proper to make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. First it is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid. Secondly I will and bequeath unto my wife Phebe one feather Bed and furniture one Cow and calf, the Western whip Colt, all my Stock of Hogs, Beaurau Clock Six head of Sheep Table Six Chairs all the Kitchen furniture Also all my farming utensels or So much of them as she think proper to keep Also all my crop of corn of grain of any description together with every thing raised on the place Also one Barrell of Salt Also my Cupboard and Cupboard Ware also fifty dollars in money. Thirdly I will and bequeath to my wife Phebe and my daughter Nancy the home place beginning at the lame and running with the division fence between Elisha and Silas Witt to the back line then with the fence to the end of the lane thence bending on the bottom field fence to the lane and with the lane to the beginning it is my will that my said Wife and Daughter aforesaid have and enjoy the aforesaid land during their natural lives and after their death I will it to my Son Elisha Witt Fourthly I will and bequeath to my Daughter Nancy one Sorrel mare with a blaze face. 5th I will and bequeath to my Grand Son Milton Witt one Bed and Furniture the whip Colt willed to my Wife and one hundred and forty dollars in money, the colt to be received after my wifes death should the colt live also a bridle and saddle 6th I will and bequeath to my son Silas Witt the tract of land on the South Side of the line run by A D Campbell with a provision that my Wife and Daughter have leave to get fire wood off of said land for the home place during their lives 7th I will and bequeath to my son Elisha Witt the land willed to my wife and daughter after their deaths also all the land lying on the North Side of the saik land run by Campbell hereby intending to give all my land to my two sons aforesaid to be divided between them by the line run by Campbell with the exception to my wife and daughter aforesaid It id further my Will and desire that all my estate Not heretofore named be sold and the money arising therefrom after settling up my business and all the money in the hands of my Executor be given one half of it to my son David Witt and the other half be divided between my two sons Elisha and Silas Witt It is further my will that my son Charles Witt be appointed my Executor to carry this my last Will and Testament into effect and that mt said Executor have full power and authority to make conveyance by Deed of the land hereby Willed to my two sons Elisha and Silas agreeably to this my Will It is my further Will that my Grandson Washington Holeman have the horse and bed and furniture heretofore given him It is my further Will that after the death of my wife that all her estate be sold and the money arising therefrom be divided between my three Sons as above named. In Witness whereof the said Witt hath hereto set his hand and Seal this 15th day of November 1835.

Inscription
Elisha Witt. Born Albemarle County, VA
Sep. 18, 1859 Died Dec 16, 1835
Served at Yorktown 1781

Witt Family History - Elisha Witt, Sr., Revolutionary War Soldier

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Submitted bySue VonderBrink

Witt Family History - Elisha Witt, Sr., Revolutionary War Soldier
(Updated: July 9, 2004)
The following information was handed-down to me on the Elisha Witt family. The researcher did not leave references. I did find a copy of Elisa Witt’s Revolutionary War pension statements and the Will of Fielding Griggs (mentions lots of Witt’s).

Will of William Witt
In the name of God, Amen. I, William Witt of the Parish of St. Anne and County of Abemarle, being in sound health and sound memory, Thanks be to God Almighty that first gave it. Secondly, my body to earth to be buried in a decent Christianly manner. In premis, I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Benjamin Witt, a gray mare, a great Bible, one pewter basin, one plate and half of my waring clothes. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Sariah Canidey, one feather bed and furniture, and all the meat and corn on my plantation, for the use of her and her children this ensuing year. Likewise, I lend to my said daughter my negro Tom, ‘till time her husband, John Canidy, comes in and takes care of her and her children as a husband ought to. In the case said Canidy should not return, the said negro to remain in her possesion during her natural life, and after to be devided among my children, except my son Benjamin Witt, Sarah Canidy and Agnes Key. Item, I give and bequeth to my daughter, Agnes Key, my negro fellow Ned. All the rest of my estate household furniture, cattle, horses, hogs, etc., I desire it may be equally divided among my children, except Benjamin Witt, Sarah Canity, and Agnes Key. I do appoint my son, John Witt and Peter Chastine, executors of this my last will and testament, revoking all former will by me made. As wireness wherof I here unto set my hand and seal this 25th day of April, 1754.
William Witt, L.S.
Albmarle County, VA.

1-1 William Witt married Elizabeth ?
Issue:
2-1 John (1710-1782) m. Elizabeth Littlebury
2-2 Benjamin d. 1770 m. Mary Ann Chastin
2-3 Sarah m. John Cannady
2-4 Agnes m. ? Key
2-5 Lewis m. Ann Mills
2-6 Abner m. Anna Churchill
2-7 David (1785) m.
2-8 William (1794) m. Milly ?
2-9 Charles (1781) m. Lavinia Harbour

2-1 John Witt, eldest son of William was born in Virginia in 1710 and owned extensive lands. The sparse records of that day included in his name a land grant of 400 acres of land on the south side of James River when he was (21) twenty-one years old (Va. Land Office, B. 14, folio 333). At the same time October 17, 1731, he and his wife, Elizabeth, sold half of the tract that his father and uncle had purchased earlier in Honaricho County (now Henrico County). He was buried in Amherst County.
3-1 Abner
3-2 Charles b. 1750 d. 1825
3-4 John
3-5 David
3-6 George
3-7 Littlebury
3-8 Elisha b. September 13, 1759 d. December 16, 1835
3-8 William E.
3-9 Lucy

3-7 Elisha Witt, Sr., John’s seventh son was drafted at the age of 17 (1776) from Amherst County, Virginia to serve in the Revolutionary War at the siege of Yorktown and the surrender of Cornwallis. Certificate of Pension issued in Virginia, January 16, 1833. After the war he went west to Estill County, Kentucky and there married Phoebe Dodd. All their children were born and reared in Estill County, Kentucky.

Phoebe Dodd Witt died on April 25, 1855. Elisha Witt and his wife are buried in Estill County, Kentucky. Elisha Witt’s grave was the first Revolutionary War soldier to be identified and marked by the Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Issue:
4-1 William b. Sept. 5, 1782 d. Jan. 30, 1844 m. Lucy Pearson
4-2 Ann b. Aug. 29, 1784
4-3 Charles b. Dec. 21, 1786 d. Mar. 9, 1871
4-4 Abner b. Feb. 20, 1789
4-5 Elisha b. Feb. 1, 1792 d. Sept. 9, 1858
4-6 Nathan b. Oct. 20, 1794 m. Nancy Hendrix
4-7 Rachel b. Apr. 19, 1797
4-8 David b. Oct. 27, 1799
4-9 John b. Jan. 27, 1801 d. May 2, 1826 m. Amanda Benge
4-10 Silas b. Sept. 9, 1803 d. Aug. 31, 1898

The following are my notes to see how the handed-down information compares with the Kentucky Census Records.

1850 Madison County Census
William Witt - age 63 - b. VA. (b. 1787 which is different from the above information)
Jane Witt - age 48 - b. VA.
David Witt - age 20
George Witt - age 16
Sally Ann Witt - age 14
Elisha Witt - age 12
Thomas Witt - age 10
Elizabeth Witt - age 8
Malisia Witt - age 5
(All the children born in Kentucky)

Littleberry Witt - age 38
Mary Witt - age 37
Margaret Witt - age 16
John Witt - age 14
Thomas Witt - age 12
Paulina - age 8
Sally A. - age 6
Allen B. - age 4
Last - age 6/12 (female)
(All born in KY. and seems to be a related Witt)

1850 Estill County Census
Elisa Witt - age 56 - b. VA. (b. 1794 which is different from the above information)
Paulina Witt - age 47
5-1 James Witt - age 25
5-2 John Witt - age 19
5-3 Milly A. Witt - age 15
5-4 Robert Witt - age 14
5-5 George Witt - age 13
5-6 Harrison Witt - age 11

4-10 - Silus Witt
Silus Witt - age 47 - b. KY (b. 1803 which is the same as above information)
Lucinda Witt - age 48
James M. Witt - age 25
John M. Witt -age 24
Weedn M. Witt - age 19
Jincy Witt - age 16
William M. Witt - age 11
Elisha was a son of John and Elizabeth "Lucy" Littlebury Witt of Albemarle county, Virginia. Elisha married Phebe Dodd on 17 Jul 1781 in Amherst County, Virginia. They had 10 children (William, Nancy Anna, Charles, Abner, Elisha Jr., Nathan, Rachel, David, John, and Silas). About 1795 Elisha and his family migrated from Virginia through the Cumberland Gap to Winston, Estill County, Kentucky. Elisha served in the Continental Army at various times from 1776 until 1781. He was present at the seige of Yorktown and for the surrender of Gen. Cornwallis
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ADDITIONAL INFO PROVIDED BY JOE KING:
Abstract of Rev. War Pension Application W3059 ---
"Sol. was b 18 Sep 1759 in Albemarle Co., VA & he lived in Amherst Co., VA when he enl, sol m Phebe (--) 17 Jul 1781 in Albemarle Co., VA, sol appl 20 Nov 1832 in Estill Co., VA(KY?) having lived there for 30 years, sol d 16 Dec 1835 & his wid appl 18 Jul 1839 in Estill Co., KY age 80.
Children of Elisha & Phebe: William b 5 Sep 1783, Nancy Anna b 29 Aug 1784, Charles b 12 Feb 1786, Abner b 20 Jun 1789, Elisha Jr b 1 Feb 1792, Nathan b 20 Oct 1794, Rachel b 19 Apr 1797, David b 27 Oct 1799, John b 27 Jan 1801 & Silas b. 9 Sep 1803.

Note: The graves of Elisha and Phebe Witt are located with several others in a pasture on the Brandenburg farm at the end of Sulpher Wells Rd., North. It is a square plot about 30-40 feet on each side. A large barbed wire fence protects the grave markers. Entry is through a small gate on the West Side of the enclosure. In May of 2014 the Elisha Witt Chapter of the DAR cleaned up and restored the burial site. However, it has become completely overgrown again (as of 9 Aug 2015 when we were there). Click on the coordinates below and it will take you to Google Earth and the location of this cemetery. Google Earth has a feature that allows a user to see previous pictures taken by the Satellite. The image that will be visible was taken in June 2014 shortly after the DAR cleanup. Thank you kindly to Austin and Fredia Blackwell for making time to take us to the cemetery. Mrs Blackwell is the Regent of the Elisha Witt Chapter of the DAR in Estill county, KY. [provided by G47]

Last Will And Testament - Elisha Witt
The last Will and Testament of Elisha Witt Senr of Estill County, Kentucky who being infirm but of Sound Mind do think proper to make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. First it is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid. Secondly I will and bequeath unto my wife Phebe one feather Bed and furniture one Cow and calf, the Western whip Colt, all my Stock of Hogs, Beaurau Clock Six head of Sheep Table Six Chairs all the Kitchen furniture Also all my farming utensels or So much of them as she think proper to keep Also all my crop of corn of grain of any description together with every thing raised on the place Also one Barrell of Salt Also my Cupboard and Cupboard Ware also fifty dollars in money. Thirdly I will and bequeath to my wife Phebe and my daughter Nancy the home place beginning at the lame and running with the division fence between Elisha and Silas Witt to the back line then with the fence to the end of the lane thence bending on the bottom field fence to the lane and with the lane to the beginning it is my will that my said Wife and Daughter aforesaid have and enjoy the aforesaid land during their natural lives and after their death I will it to my Son Elisha Witt Fourthly I will and bequeath to my Daughter Nancy one Sorrel mare with a blaze face. 5th I will and bequeath to my Grand Son Milton Witt one Bed and Furniture the whip Colt willed to my Wife and one hundred and forty dollars in money, the colt to be received after my wifes death should the colt live also a bridle and saddle 6th I will and bequeath to my son Silas Witt the tract of land on the South Side of the line run by A D Campbell with a provision that my Wife and Daughter have leave to get fire wood off of said land for the home place during their lives 7th I will and bequeath to my son Elisha Witt the land willed to my wife and daughter after their deaths also all the land lying on the North Side of the saik land run by Campbell hereby intending to give all my land to my two sons aforesaid to be divided between them by the line run by Campbell with the exception to my wife and daughter aforesaid It id further my Will and desire that all my estate Not heretofore named be sold and the money arising therefrom after settling up my business and all the money in the hands of my Executor be given one half of it to my son David Witt and the other half be divided between my two sons Elisha and Silas Witt It is further my will that my son Charles Witt be appointed my Executor to carry this my last Will and Testament into effect and that mt said Executor have full power and authority to make conveyance by Deed of the land hereby Willed to my two sons Elisha and Silas agreeably to this my Will It is my further Will that my Grandson Washington Holeman have the horse and bed and furniture heretofore given him It is my further Will that after the death of my wife that all her estate be sold and the money arising therefrom be divided between my three Sons as above named. In Witness whereof the said Witt hath hereto set his hand and Seal this 15th day of November 1835.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 28 2024, 1:45:55 UTC