Ira A. Oviatt

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History - Ira Oviatt, son of Reverend Benjamin F. Oviatt, Circuit Preacher of New York, was born December 8, 1804 at Berlin, Rensselaer County, New York. Ira had been raised in a strict Baptist home and it must have been a great sorrow to his parents when he wanted to become a blacksmith. For some time they refused to let him do it, as blacksmiths were considered undesirable men. Ira was taught the carpenters trade and worked with his father to let him learn the blacksmith trade, never realizing how important it would be in helping the Mormon pioneers. Finally his father gave his consent on condition he would train under one who did not indulge in the "hilarious" cup. At length one was found living in Smethport, Pennsylvania and his father consented to Ira learning the blacksmith and wheelwright trades.

While working there he met and married 29 September 1829 Ruth Fellows Bennett, at Burtonville, Montgomery County, New York, a school teacher who was also living and working away from home. She was the daughter of John "T." and Mary Slafter Bennett, and was born 28 September 1808, at Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York. Three children were born to them while they lived there: John Franklin, Henry Herman, and Sarah Jane.

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Birth: Dec. 12, 1804 Berlin Rensselaer County New York, USA Death: Jul. 1, 1868 Farmington Davis County Utah, USA

father of henry herman oviatt sr. he married ruth fellows bennett in pennsylvania about 1831. listed in familysearch.com as william sweet oviatt but i think this is wrong. also listed as marrying nancy maria wwhitlock in 30 nov. 1856 would appreciate any info. (Bio by Percy Kent Oviatt)

Ira A Oviatt was born to Rev. Benjamin Franklin and Fraces Sweet Oviatt. He married Ruth Fellows Bennett 29 sep 1829 in Burtonsville, Montgomery, New York. They had the following children; John Franklin, Henry Herman, Sarah Jane, Zera, Willis Murray, Judith, Dee, Lewis, and Mary Jane Oviatt.

He married Belinda Hall 26 Feb 1834 (No Children) He married Nancy Maria Whitlock 30 Nov 1856 (No Children) (Bio by NKAtwood)