Joseph Gavitt

Deacon Joseph Gavitt

Born: 17 Jan 1724 Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Died: 22 Sep 1815 Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Ezekiel Gavitt, b. 25 Dec 1683, Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts; d. Bef 25 Mar 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

Mother: Hannah Wilcox, b. 4 Oct 1689, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 1773, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island (Age 83 years)

Married 1) 1744

Spouse: Thankful Ross, b. 1723

Children:

1. John Gavitt, b. 13 Jul 1744, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. Bef Dec 1815 (Age < 71 years)

2. Marjory Gavitt, b. 4 Sep 1746, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 14 Aug 1821 (Age 74 years)

3. Joseph Gavitt, b. 13 May 1749, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. Yes, date unknown

4. Phalley Gavitt, b. 13 May 1752, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 1841 (Age 88 years)

5. Sanford Gavitt, b. 28 Jun 1760, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 27 Apr 1833, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island (Age 72 years)

6. Samuel Gavitt, b. 29 Mar 1763, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

7. Mary Gavitt, b. 1 Jan 1768, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. Bef 19 Jul 1858, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

Married 2) 1 Oct 1780 Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

Spouse: Sarah Edwards, b. 1740, d. 29 Mar 1833 (Age 93 years)

Children

1. Sarah Gavitt, b. 20 Nov 1781, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 27 Apr 1828 (Age 46 years)

2. Thankful Gavitt, b. 3 Jul 1785, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 17 Apr 1864, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island,(Age 78 years)

3. Mary Gavitt, b. Abt 1799, d. 29 May 1858 (Age ~ 59 years)

Notes:

1752 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds Vol 7,pg 371: Ezekiel Gavit to son Joseph Gavit, May 12 1752. Witnesses: Stephen Willcox & Joseph Crandal

1756 PROBATE: Film0930806 pg 304: Westerly March 25, 1756: Rec'd of Joseph Gavit 400# legacy gavn to me by Father Ezekiel Gavit late of Westerly dec'd - will saidJoseph Gavit to pay. Signed Hezakiah Gavit Wit: Samuel Gavit, Joseph Crandall."

1780 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington-Westerly, film 0930813 & OneWorldTree: Joseph Gavitt md Sarah Edwards [1740-29 Mar 1833 RI] 1 Oct 1789. Film 0930813 Vol 4 pg 363: "I certify that Joseph Gavit of Westerly & Sarah Edward of Charlestown were lawfully joined together in marriage in Westerly October 1, 1780 by John Gardiner, Elder, entered Nov 1, 1780 by Joseph Crandall, clerk. Dau Sarah born Westerly Nov 20, 1781 & dau Thankful born Westerly July 31, 1785.

1806 WILL: RI,Washington Co Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 135: "GAVITT, Joseph, Deacon had wife Sarah and children Margery, Phally or Fally, Mary, Sarah, Thankful, Sanford & John ment his will dtd 26 Nov 1806 pvd We 30 Oct 1815 We 2B:135." WILL abstract from RI Genealogical Register Vol 9 pg 48 (Westerly Wills): "GAVIT, Joseph, Deacon, of We, yeoman, being aged, Will dated 26 Nov 1806, proved 30 Oct 1815, pg 135 & receipts pgs 136-137. Mentions wife Sarah Gavit. Sons John Gavit & Sanford Gavit. Daughters Margery Gavit wife of Oliver Gavit, Phally or Fally Cottrell wife of Elias Cottrell Esqr, Mary or Polly Gavit, Sarah Gavit, & Thankful Gavit--last 3 called 3 youngest daus. Land of Ezekiel Gavit 3d. Witn: William Champlin, James Rose, Samuel Bliven."

1815 DEATH: RI,Washington-Westerly: Joseph Gavitt died 22 September 1815.

Buried: Champlin-Wilcox Lot, AKA Wilcox Ground; Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Westerly #3; Shore Road, Westerly, Washington, R. I.

Sources:

http://rihistoriccemeteries.org/newgravedetails.aspx?ID=361260

http://www.myfamilyonline.com/getperson.php?personID=I9641&tree=T21

Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 465, 466.

Westerly and Its Witnesses for 250 years, 1626-1876, 974.59 H2d., pg 301. - Dea. Joseph Gavitt, died Sept. 22, 1815, in his 91st year

Vital Record of Rhode Island 1636-1850, First Series... A Family Register for t, 974.5 V2a., Vol 5 pg 31. 3-171 GAVITT, Joseph, of Westerly, and Sarah Edwards, of Charlestown; m. by Elder John Gardiner, Oct. 1, 1780. Washington Co, Westerly -- Marriages