Jesse Havens

DAVIS, THE SETTLERS OF SALEM, WEST VIRGINIA, by Susie Davis Nicholson, Salem, West Virginia, 1992. p. 10, 25

Jesse Havens, Sr BIRTH 1753 Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA DEATH 28 Mar 1814 (aged 60–61) Valparaíso, Chile BURIAL Body lost at sea, Specifically: Valparaiso, Chile

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83183215/jesse-havens

(DAR Paper #551935). Jesse m.c. 1775 CONTENT DAVIS, b. 27 Feb. 1758; d. 27 July 1840, #6 (d/o James). She m. 2nd c. 1785 JOSHUA DAVIS, #43. There were 2 daughters who migrated to western Virginia, probably 1789 with Joshua & Content. The Will of John Havens dated 1 July 1788, appoints son John as guardian of his grandson Jesse. He mentions gr-dau, Anna to have son Jesse's share if Jesse does not return to claim it in 4 years. [Davis--The Settlers of Salem, West Virginia; Susie Davis Nicholson]

He was a sailor with the ship ESSEX which was sunk by the British in the harbor at Valparaíso, Chile, 1814. (DAR Paper #551935).

Jesse married circa 1775 CONTENT DAVIS, b. 27 Feb. 1758; d. 27 July 1840, (d/o James). She married 2nd circa 1785 JOSHUA DAVIS.

There were 2 daughters who migrated to western Virginia, probably 1789 with Joshua & Content.

The Will of John Havens dated 1 July 1788, appoints son John as guardian of his grandson Jesse. He mentions gr-dau, Anna to have son Jesse's share if Jesse does not return to claim it in 4 years. [Davis--The Settlers of Salem, West Virginia; Susie Davis Nicholson]