Seek info re Joseph P. Petty (b. c1765); former res Sussex Co., NJ; moved Perry Co, OH c1809; h/o Elizabeth Vanatta or Middaugh; some sons/dau to Ind., etc. Marjory Petty Austen, 824 Fawn Circle, Porter, TX 77365
We are looking for information on Benjamin Pettitt, born in TN in 1815 to Benjamin Pettitt, (1786-1815, son of George and Martha Milner Poindexter Pettitt) and Charlotte Martin Pettitt (1795-1865, daughter of Valentine Martin and Elizabeth Dalton Martin). Does anyone have knowledge of his life, his wife & family, where he lived as an adult, etc.? Robert J. Pettitt, 3037 Mountain Top Dr., Highland CA 92346 (714) 864-3295
Would like any information about Mary Ann Pettit (1825-1888), especially regarding her parents and siblings. She married Thomas Suten (Sutton) in Morgan Co., OH, 4-11-1841. They resided in Hocking Co., OH until 1854 when removing to Lee Co., IL. Verneile Jean Schumm, R.R. 1, Box 547, Lawrence, NE 68957
Need the name of the son of Benjamin Pettit, Sr., my great-great grandfather, whose children lived with Walker Pettit before 1850 in Shelby Co., TX. Brothers Walker, William McDowell and James Newton Pettit were in Ouachita Co., LA in 1830. The children of this son of Benjamin were James Mack Pettit, my great grandfather, and Louisa Pettit. In 1850 they were living with Walker's wife, Keziah, in Shelby Co., TX. James N. may have been a son of this Benjamin, Sr? What happened to James Mack's father or mother or both between 1844 & 1850 to cause Walker to raise James M. and Louisa. James N. may have moved to Fannin Co., TX. Will welcome replies regarding any children of Benjamin Pettit, Sr. or his ancestors. Nadine Stevenson, 345 Tulip St., Fairfield, CA 94533
Seek information regarding Wilson Pettit, b. KY and wife (Maggie?). Their daughter Allie (b 27 Oct. 1856, Ky; died 3 Feb. 1935, Vevay, IN) married Robert Webster. Marcia Sebree, 15200 Small Rd., New Berlin, WI 53151
Seeking any information on Alexander Pettit (born 1826, PA; son of Cynthia Hathaway and Isaac Pettit) and wife Louisa Cornwell. Alexander married first Sarah Shaw. He lived in Calhoun Co., WV but may have moved back to Greene Co., PA before his death. Louisa was born c1830 - probably from Greene Co., PA but possibly from Calhoun Co., WV. Joanne Krishack, 2699 Cabin Dr., Wickliffe, OH 44092
Am seeking any and all information on Pettits in Utah and Idaho. They lived mainly in Salt Lake City and Park City, UT and moved to the Pocatello, ID area. Louis Pettit m. Martha Porter. Gladys E. Pettit m. Carl Heber Reynolds. Vicky Ann Hansen, 11216 Fineview #E, El Monte, CA 91733
Elijah Pettit was born c1802, Pendleton Co., KY; m. 1. Eliz. Sechrest, 1826, Grant Co.; 2. Ann Hand Wells, 1853, Pendleton Co. Need additional information on Elijah, especially death date and place, and his children Jacob, born 1854; George W., born 1856; Angelina, born 1857, all in Pendleton. Virginia P. Loomis, 15 Puritan Lane, Newington, CT 06111
Seek any info on parents and siblings of Lucy Ann Pettit born around 1738 in Chambersburg, PA. Father was possibly Thomas and she had siblings. She ran off (was disowned by her father) and married a Capt. John or Patrick Donaldson of Berkley, VA around 1755 and probably had only five children named John, Thomas, William, Betsi and Sally or Lally. Donaldson was killed by Indians in 1781 at Strodes Station, KY She married Col. John Fleming of Flemingsburg, Ky. about 1782 and had at least three children named again John, Thomas Wallace (my gggrandfather) and William. Fleming died in 1794 and she married a James Hazelrigg from Clark Co., KY. (This man had sons named John, Thomas and William.) Lucy A. Andrews, Rt. 5, Box 8, South Fulton, TN 38257
Need proof that Ocy Doty was a daughter of John Doty and Osie Skillman (born 1730?) of Bashing Ridge, NJ. Osie Skillman was dau. of Jan Skillman and Anna Hull. Jan Skillman (b. 1696) was son of Thomas Skillman and Annetje Aten. Thomas Skillman (b. 1671) was son of Thomas Skillman and Sarah Pettit. Joelle S. Downing, 5330 Carpenter St., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Information needed on parents, birthplace, siblings, etc. of Lucinda Eveline Pettit. She married John Woodside 12-10-1835 in Perry Co., IL. The 1850 Perry Co. Federal Census shows 8 children: Luvinda A., Robert N., Rachel, Joseph T., David J., Thomas P., Ephraim M., John C.; while the 1860 census adds James M., William S., and Martha J. William S. is my great- grandfather. The censuses also show Lucinda Eveline Pettit was born in IL. Erma Walsh, 6509 Laurel Dr., Baltimore, MD 21207
Information on Joseph Pettit, born Boston 1636, to Exeter, NH 1617, to Newtown, LI, NY 1655, married Margaret/Margret Germanin/e. Also John Pettit, born Exeter 1638, to Newtown, LI, NY 1655, married Mary Moore. Robert W. Pettit, 915 S.E. 5th Ct., Cape Coral, FL 33990
Need the maiden name of Margaret, wife of Isaac Pettit (who died 1805-1807 Washington Co., VA). She was a Goodin, possibly the daughter of John of Loudoun Co., VA. Dorcas D. Wolf, 2263 Hartford, Pontiac, MI 48054
Need parents of Joseph Masters who married Abigail Pettit daughter of Isaac. He was probaby born in NJ and died about 1860 in Tuscarawas Co., OH. Dorcas D. Wolf, 2263 Hartford, Pontiac, MI 48054
Looking for children of Christopher Pettit, born in Ireland, 1781. Parents, county of birth and immigration date unknown. Only proven child is Almira Pettit, born in Canaan (Columbia Co.), NY, 1 January 1818. Almira married Comfort Roberts of Stephentown (Rensselaer Co.), NY. Christopher Pettit died in Lanesborough (Berkshire Co.), MA, 1 February 1851. Burial place unknown. Christopher's wife's name ____ Williams. Deborah E. McVean, 1611 South Oak #130E, Arlington, TX 76010
Among the Dutch and French records in New York City and Kings Co. are a few records of a family named "Petit", probaby French Huguenots with no apparent connections to the Newtown "Pettit"s. Does anyone have information on this family? Thelma I. Butler, 2602 West Ave. Z, Temple, TX 76504
Need information on the parents of John K. Pettit, born about 1803 in TN. He married Sarah Ballard 12-19-1831 in Madison Co., KY. They moved to the area of Owen Co. & Scott Co., KY. (4 children: Mary Jane, William Wallace, Charles G. & Andrew Jackson). Freida Curtis-Wheatley, 6517 Downs Branch Rd., Louisville, KY 40228
Have much info & pension file of William Pettit, born Athens Co., OH, son of Daniel & Caroline Shaw Pettit. William married Lucy M. Pusey in Sarpy Co., NE, daughter of E.C. Pusey. Lucy died in OR. Will answer all correspondence with S.A.S.E Verneile Brower Schumm, RR #1, Box 547, Lawrence, NE 68957
I am interested in the Bartholomew Pettet family. He was born 27 Sep 1793 in Suffolk Co., DE and died Oct. 1853. His son, Jacob, is our line which moved through Ohio and into Indiana. I have extensive research data and will exchange with anyone interested in the Ohio and Indiana lines. Joyce I. Lane, 115 Home Ave., Rensselaer, IN 47978