General Moses Leavitt

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Moses Leavitt (1745 - 1803)

Gen. Moses Leavitt

Born 1 Nov 1745 in North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire

Son of John Leavitt and Abial (Marston) Leavitt

Brother of Benjamin Leavitt, John Leavitt, Thomas Leavitt, Mary Leavitt, Deborah (Leavitt) Hobbs, Carr Leavitt Sr. [half], Simon Leavitt and Jeremiah Leavitt

Husband of Elizabeth (Sanborn) Leavitt — married [date unknown] [location unknown]

Father of Moses Leavitt

Died 1 Sep 1803 at age 57 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States

Profile last modified 27 Feb 2023 | Created 6 Jun 2011

Biography

Born to John Leavitt and Abiel Marston.

His grandfather was Moses Leavitt [1] Early Settler.
Military

1776 Project
Gen. Moses Leavitt served with New Hampshire Militia during the American Revolution.
New Hampshire Revolutionary War Records
Name Moses Leavitt
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 23 Feb 1789
Event Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Event Place (Original) North Hampton, Rockingham,
Military Rank Colo
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Birth

New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Moses Leavitt
Birth Date 01 Nov 1745
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name John Leavitt
Mother's Name Abiel
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
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Marriage

Spouse: Elizabeth Sanborn (1745 - 1822
Date: before 1763
Place: Rockingham County, New Hampshire
No source found
Children

Mary Leavitt B: 02 Mar 1763
Abihal Leavitt B: 12 Apr 1766
Moses Leavitt March 14, 1769 - 1825
Ebenezer Leavitt B: 28 Nov 1770
Ruth Leavitt B:July 15 1773
David McClure (Clare) Leavitt June 18 1777 - 1820
Anna Sept 1782
Sarah Leavitt Feb 3 1784 - 1822
Betsey April 21 1786
1790 Northampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Name Moses Leavitt
Page 190
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Children's Data

1)New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900 [2]
Name Mary Leavitt
Birth Date 02 Mar 1763
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elizabeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
2) New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Abihal Leavitt
Birth Date 12 Apr 1766
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elesebeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Moses Leavitt
Birth Date 14 Mar 1769
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elizabeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
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New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Ebenezer Leavitt
Birth Date 28 Nov 1770
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elesbeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Ruth Leavitt
Birth Date 15 Jul 1773
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elisebeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name David Clare Leavitt
Birth Date 18 Jun 1777
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elisebeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Anna Leavitt
Birth Date 14 May 1782
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elesebeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Sarah Leavitt
Birth Date 03 Feb 1784
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elesebeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Name Betsy Leavitt
Birth Date 21 Apr 1786
Birthplace North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father's Name Moses Leavitt
Mother's Name Elesebeth
Registration Place North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire

Siblings

Benjamin Leavitt (1737 - 1801
Moses Leavitt (1743 - 1803
Thomas Leavitt (1744 - 1830
Deborah Leavitt Hobbs (1749 - 1822
Simon Leavitt (1753 - 1842
Jeremiah Leavitt (1755 - 1838

Name

Name: Moses /Leavitt/[1]
Moses Leavitt BIRTH 1743 DEATH 1 Sep 1803 (aged 59–60) BURIAL North Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, MEMORIAL ID 102144822 · View Source MEMORIAL PHOTOS 3 FLOWERS 2

"Gen. Leavitt was employed in both military and civil affairs. He, having been a Capt. and regimental officer in the Revolutionary Army, Gen in N. H. militia, seven years State Senator, and held various other offices of trust and honor."

Marked with bronze SAR marker.

Inscription

son of John Leavitt

ae 60 yrs. Family Members Parents Photo John Leavitt 1706–1779

Photo Abial Marston Leavitt 1717–1781

Spouse Photo Elizabeth Sanborn Leavitt 1745–1822

Siblings Benjamin Leavitt 1737–1801

Photo Thomas Leavitt 1744–1830

Photo Deborah Leavitt Hobbs 1749–1822

Photo Simon Leavitt 1753–1842

Jeremiah Leavitt 1755–1838

Children Photo Moses Leavitt 1769–1825

Photo David McClure Leavitt 1777–1820

Photo Sarah Leavitt 1784–1822

Flowers • 2

Plant Memorial Trees

In memory of my cousin. Rest in peace.

Left by Beensker on 31 Jul 2017

Left by Anonymous on 12 Jun 2014

Sources

Oath of Allegiance as Lt. Col of the 3rd Regiment Militia [3]
Oath of Allegiance New Hampshire
Headstone Photo FindAGrave Marked with bronze SAR marker.
"New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLG6-T6L : 12 December 2014), Moses Leavitt, 01 Nov 1745; citing North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Concord; FHL microfilm 1,001,012.
"New Hampshire Revolutionary War Records, 1675-1835," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q242-J5PF : accessed 28 February 2018), Moses Leavitt, 23 Feb 1789; citing North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, Archives and Records Management, Concord.
"United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-39F : accessed 28 February 2018), Moses Leavitt, Northampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States; citing p. 190, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 5; FHL microfilm 568,145.
"New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLG6-TWG : 12 December 2014), Moses Leavitt in entry for Moses Leavitt, 14 Mar 1769; citing North Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Concord; FHL microfilm 1,001,012.
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