Stephen Gavitt

Stephen Gavitt

Born: 24 Feb 1723, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

Died: abt. 1796

Occupation: Silversmith

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

Married 1) 24 Jan 1741 Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island

Spouse: Mary Thomas, b. 1722, d. unknown

Children

1. Molly Gavitt
2. Lydia Gavitt
3. Hezekiah Gavitt
4. Prudence Gavitt
5. Mary Gavitt, b. 14 Aug 1744, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. date unknown
6. George Gavitt, b. 21 Nov 1745, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 12 Dec 1805, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island
7. Thankful Gavitt, b. 15 Oct 1754, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 17 Oct 1841 (Age 87 years)
8. Hannah Gavitt, b. 1755; d. date unknown
9. Stephen Gavitt, b. 1756, d. Bef 19 Jul 1816, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island
10. Isaiah Gavitt, b. 1760, d. 1819 (Age 59 years)

Married 2) 11 May 1775 Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island

Spouse: Mercy West, b. 1735, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. date unknown

Children

1. Elizabeth Gavitt, b. 27 Aug 1775, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. date unknown
2. Martha Patty Gavitt, b. 13 Feb 1778, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. Yes, date unknown

Married 3) 1778, Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island

Spouse: Sarah Ann Crandall, b. 8 Mar 1762, Hopkinton, Washington, R.I.; d. date unknown; dau of David and Sarah (Sherman) Crandall..

Children

1. James Gavitt, b. Abt 1780, Pennsylvania
2. David Gavitt, b. Abt 1782, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island d.date unknown
3. Paul Gavitt, b. 1784, d. date unknown
4. Joshua Gavitt, b. 1786, d. date unknown
5. Wells Gavitt, b. 31 Jan 1790, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. date unknown
6. Nancy Gavitt, b. Abt 1793, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. date unknown
7. Libeous Gavitt, b. 27 Mar 1793, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; d. 27 Dec 1864, Dimock, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
8. Richmond Gavitt, b. 21 Apr 1796, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 4 Aug 1847, Dimock Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Notes:

	 1722-23 BIRTH: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Stephen Gavitt born 24 Feb 1722-23

1741 MARRIAGE #1: RI,Newport Co-Jamestown: Stephen Gavitt md Mary Thomas 24 January 1741

1752 LAND: RI,Washington Co-Westerly Deeds Vol 7,pg 360, rootsweb.com: Ezekiel Gavit to son Stephen Gavit of Westerly, Blacksmith, March 26, 1752... Willcox and Joseph Crandal. Vol 7, pg 384-85: Stephen Gavit & Mary his wife of Westerly, Blacksmith, to Samuel Ward,... 1752. Witnesses: John Bliven and Joseph Crandal.

1775 MARRIAGE #2: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Stephen md Mercy West 11 May 1775 [also:Stephen & Mercy both of Westerly, m. at Stonington... May 11, 1775-ck out]

1775 HISTORY: [is this my Stephen?] Film 930806 Vol 4, pg 244: "Westerly Aug 1, 1775: Whereas in time past I have wrongfully treated Major Edward Blivens children of things done by their mother, which I acknowledge was fase and untrue and I am very sorry for so doing and promise not to be guilty of the like offence again as witnessed by my hand. Signed Stephen Gavit in presence of Joshua Bliven, wit: Wm Pendleton, James Rhodes, John Cottrell, Lewis Crandall.

1777 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Census Index pg 010: Stephen Gavit

1778 MARRIAGE #3: RI,Washington Co-Hopkinton City: Stephen Gavitt md Sallie Crandall

1782 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: newenglandancestors.org V 128 p221: GAVIT, Stephen [next door to Ezekiel Jr: A-0; a-2; B-2; b-1; C-0; c-1; D-1 = 7 [to find out what these letters mean] no other Stephens in Westerly

1790 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Anc.com Img 5, pg 114: GAVIT, Stephen - 1 free white male 16+ [including head of household]; 3 free white males under 16; 1 free white female [including head of household]; no other free persons or slaves

1795 PROBATE: RI Vital Records, Washington Co Births from Probate Rcds Vol 4 pg 136: "GAVITT, Stephen had sons Wells & Joshua both under 21 mprs 12 Jan 1795 to 10 Mar 1806 We 6A:311, 313, 317; 1B:458." 1796: GAVITT, Stephen had sons George & Stephen, Jr. mpr 25 Apr 1796 We 6A: 368, 410."

1796 HISTORY: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 15 pg 124: "Westerly Wills - The poor of We include:.... Stephen Gavit. 30 May 1796."

1797 PROBATE: Rhode Island Genealogical Register Vol 15 pg 120: "Westerly Wills - GAVIT, Stephen living 12 Jan through 26 June 1797 & called late of We deceased 10 Mar 1806 had sons Wells Gavit a young man who cannot hear & speak, George Gavit & Stephen Gavit Jr (the late 2 agreed to provide food & clothing for their father Stephen Gavit), & Joshua Gavit under 21 Apr 1796 who bound to Arnold Saunders until 21. Pgs 311-313, 317, 368, 410, We .... 6/8:458." [nothing about Richmond to tie them together as father and son - to ck further]

NOTES: Is this Stephen Jr? 1800 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Anc.com Image 7, pg 0133: GAVIT, Stephen - Males: 1 under 10; 1 45 and over Females: 1 26-45

1810 CENSUS: RI,Washington Co-Westerly: Anc.com Image 7, pg 566: GAVIT, Stephen - Males: 1 under 10; 1 45 and over Females: 1 10-18; 1 45 and older

Gen of RI Families pg 466 shows #8 child of marriage bet. Stephen & Sallie not shown elsewhere: "xx. Martha, m. Abel Main." [to ck out]

Sources:

http://www.myfamilyonline.com/getperson.php?personID=I9436&tree=T21

Internet: One World Tree. Stephen Gavitt was born 24 Feb 1722/23 in Westerly, RI, and died abt 1796. He was the son of 8. DeaEzekial Gavitt and 9. Hannah Wilcox

Internet: Ancestry World Tree Project. Stephen Gavitt was born 24 Feb 1722/1723 in Westerly,Washington,RI Palmer, 17599

Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 464,466. 7. viii. Stephen Gavitt (Ezekiel, Philip), of Westerly, R I, was born 24 Feb 1722/3 [no place shown].

Internet: One World Tree. Ezekiel Gavitt md Hannah Wilcox 22 Apr 1704 in Westerly, Washington, RI, USA

Internet: One World Tree. Stephen Gavitt md #1 Mary Thomas 24 Jan 1741 in Jamestown, Newport, RI, USA unknown submitter 2/5/2006

Internet: One World Tree, Vol 4, Bk 1 pg 32. Stephen Gabbit and Mary Thomas md by Edward Carr, Wardin, January 24, 1741-2 Newport County, Jamestown Marriages

Internet: Ancestry World Tree Project. Stephen Gavitt... married Mary Thomas 24 Jan 1741/1742 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island Palmer, 17599

Vital Record of Rhode Island 1636-1850, First Series... A Family Register for t, 974.5 V2a., Vol 4, pg 9. 32 Gabbit Stephen, and Mary Thomas; m. by Edward Carr, Warden, Jan. 24, 1741-2 Jamestown -- Marriages, Newport Co.

History of Washington & Kent Co, Rhode Island, 0806736. Gavitt, Stephen and Mary Thomas [no date or place shown], children: Molly, Lydia, Hezekiah, Prudence, Mary, George, Thankful, Hannah, Stephen, Isaiah 1760

Internet: One World Tree. Stephen Gavitt md Mercy West #2, 11 May 1763 in Westerly,Washington,RI,USA unknown submitter 2/5/2006

Internet: Ancestry World Tree Project. Stephen Gavitt... married Mercy West 11 May 1763 [no place shown] Palmer, 11554

Vital Record of Rhode Island 1636-1850, First Series... A Family Register for t, 974.5 V2a., Vol 5 pg 31. 3-138 GAVITT, Stephen, and Mercy West, both of Westerly; m. at Stonington, by Elder Ebenezer Brown, May 11, 1775. Washington Co, Westerly -- Marriages

Genealogies of Rhode Island Families from the New England Hist. & Gen. Register, 974.5 D2rg., Vol 1 pg 466. 7. Stephen Gavitt... married.... secondly, at Westerly, 11 May 1775, Mercy West;...

Rhode Island,Washington Co-Westerly Town meeting & Vital Rcds, Film #0930813, Vol 3-4, pg 330. Stephen Gavit of Westerly and Marcy West of Westerly... joined together in... marriage in Menengton the 11th day of May 1775. Entered Oct 26, 1775 by Jos Crandal, Town Clerk 1745-1778, New London Co

History of Washington & Kent Co, Rhode Island, Film 0806736. Gavitt, Stephen and Mercy West md 1763 [no place shown], children: Betsey 1775, Martha Patty 1778]

Internet: One World Tree. Stephen Gavitt md #3 Sallie Crandall 1778 in Hopkinton, [county], RI, USA unknown submitter 2/5/2006

Elder John Crandall of Rhode Island and His Descendants, 929.273 C85c., pg 25, 50, descendant 214. 214. Sarah Ann Crandall of Westerly, R. I., dau of David and Sarah (Sherman) Crandall... m 1st Stephen Gavit, as silversmith [no date or place shown], who died before 1812...

History of Washington & Kent Co, Rhode Island, 0806736. Gavitt, Stephen and Sallie Crandal abt 1778, children: James, David, Nancy, Paul 1784, Joshua 1786, Wells 1790, Libeus 1796, Richmond 1796 [no place shown]

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