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Benjamin Pettit 1769–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1769

Birth Location: Spartanburgh, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 25 May 1831

Death Location: Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joshua Pettit

Mother: Rachel Monroe

Spouse(s): Lucinda Pettit

Children(s): Elijah Pettit, Hannah Pettit, Silas Pettit

The story of Benjamin Pettit began in 1769 in Spartanburgh, South Carolina, USA. In 1790, Benjamin Pettit resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1820, Benjamin Pettit resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United S. Benjamin Pettit married Lucinda Pettit, and had children including Elijah Pettit, Hannah Pettit, Silas Pettit. Benjamin Pettit passed away in 1831 in Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Pettit began in 1769 in Spartanburgh, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Pettit resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Pettit resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United S.
  • Benjamin Pettit married Lucinda Pettit, and had children including Elijah Pettit, Hannah Pettit, Silas Pettit.
  • Benjamin Pettit passed away in 1831 in Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Pettit
1734–1786
Birth Location: Sculville, Essex, New Jersey, USA
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Rachel Monroe
1736–1786
Birth Location: Sculville, Essex, New Jersey USA, USA
RM

Spouses(s)

Lucinda Pettit
1752–1820
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
LP

Children(s)

Elijah Pettit
1790–1861
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Hannah Pettit
1801–1868
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
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Silas Pettit
1807–1858
Birth Location: Spartanburg District, South Carolina
SP

Benjamin Pettit's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Pettit
1769–1831
Birth Place: Spartanburgh, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Joshua Pettit
1734–1786
Sculville, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Rachel Monroe
1736–1786
Sculville, Essex, New Jersey USA, USA
Grandparents
Joshua Pettit
1701–1771
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Pettit's Descendants

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Benjamin Pettit (20 Jul 1769–25 May 1831) m. Lucinda Pettit (1752–1820)
  1. 1. Elijah Pettit 1790–1861 m. Lucy (Melinda) Deaton 1822–1904 m. Tabitha Brashears 1792–1883
    1. 1. Joseph (McCully) Petitt 1859–1939 m. Mary (Catherine "Cat") Petitt 1860–1939
      1. 1. Cora Caswell 1886–1978 m. Jeff Caswell 1881–1940
        1. 1. Viola Caswell 1921–2019 m. Richard (seaborn) Gott 1911–1989
        2. 2. May (Agatha) Caswell 1913–1963 m. Hugh Teeters 1908–
      2. 2. Van (P) Petitt 1883–1946 m. Gracie (M) Petitt 1901– m. Grace (Mertle) Hoyle 1900–1953
        1. 1. Edith (Marie) Gardner 1926–1986 m. Leonard Gardner 1922–
        2. 2. Marvin (Van Richard Petitt) Sr 1937–2003
        3. 3. Juanita (Lillian) Childress 1917–2014
        4. 4. Louise Coatney 1933–2005
        5. 5. Lily (Mae) Johnson 1929–1999
        6. 6. Cecilia (Irene) Moore 1919–1985
        7. 7. Roy Pettett 1921–
        8. 8. Jewell Pettett 1923–
      3. 3. Essie (pearl) Petitt 1891–1983 m. Horatio (Spencer) Brown 1888–1955
        1. 1. J. (P.) Brown 1934–2010
        2. 2. Joel (Pierce) Brown 1912–1932
        3. 3. Edna (Arizona) Payne 1919–1974 m. Raymond (Thomas) Payne 1918–1979
        4. 4. Lloyd (Johnson Cully) Brown 1916–1990
        5. 5. Howard (Samuel) Brown 1923–2011
      4. 4. Joseph (Lee) Petitt 1881–1968 m. Lumerty (B) Collins 1888–1968
        1. 1. Zellma Petitt 1916–2008 m. Jack Tallant 1901–
        2. 2. Leonard Petitt 1923–
        3. 3. Everet Petitt 1925–
        4. 4. Opal Petitt 1926–2013
        5. 5. Earl (William Cully) Petitt 1906–1969
        6. 6. Emma (L) Cockrell 1905–1977
        7. 7. Dirl (Lee) Petitt 1911–1965
      5. 5. Dock (Franklin) Petitt 1900–1971 m. Lenora (A) James 1901–
        1. 1. Violet (M) Pettit 1920–
        2. 2. Rosa (L) Pettit 1922–
        3. 3. Lorine (Burl) Pettit 1923–1999
        4. 4. Forest (E) Pettit 1925–
      6. 6. John (Samuel) Petitt 1897–1974
    2. 2. Mary (Anne Elender) Pettit 1842–1928
    3. 3. Andrew (J) Pettit 1846–1896
    4. 4. Joseph (G) Pettit 1847–
    5. 5. Narcissa Pettit 1849–1926
    6. 6. Deniza (Ethel) Pettit 1850–1917 m. Lindsley (C.) Hayle 1851–1933
      1. 1. Meranda (A.) Hayle 1872–
      2. 2. William (A.) Hayle 1874–
      3. 3. Malinda (E.) Hayle 1875–
      4. 4. Lucy (A.) Hayle 1878–
      5. 5. Narcissus (C.) Hayle 1879–
      6. 6. Lindsay (Columbus Hayle) Jr 1890–1970
      7. 7. Armenda (Minnie) Scoggins 1887–1981
      8. 8. Gerttie Hale 1890–1931
        1. 1. Ethel (M) Marshall 1916– m. James (S) Davis 1912–
    7. 7. Susan (Jane) Pettit 1851–1879
    8. 8. William (Newton) Pettit 1854–1938
    9. 9. John (Elias Pettit) CSA 1818–1898
      1. 1. Decatur Pettett 1842–1890
      2. 2. Richard (Lafayette) Pettett 1844–1918
      3. 3. Elizabeth (M) Loveless 1855–1938
      4. 4. Tabitha (Jane) Presley 1858–1937
      5. 5. John (Elias) Pettett 1851–1908
      6. 6. Christopher (Columbus) Pettett 1848–1916
      7. 7. Jasper (Marion) Pettett 1841–1914
      8. 8. Perry (Warren) Pettit 1853–1928 m. Billie (Louisa) Lansdown 1856–1916
        1. 1. Emily Hovart 1870–1918
      9. 9. Sarah Pettit 1847–
    10. 10. Sarah (Jane 'Jenny') Pettit 1820–1899 m. Joseph Clayton 1819–
      1. 1. Jane (M.) Clayton 1850–
      2. 2. John (F. M.) Clayton 1858–
    11. 11. Baneza Pettet 1848–
  2. 2. Hannah Pettit 1801–1868
  3. 3. Silas Pettit 1807–1858

Benjamin Pettit's Timeline

5 Records

1769
20 Jul 1769
Birth of Benjamin Pettit in Spartanburgh, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburgh, South Carolina, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 21
Benjamin Pettit resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 51
Benjamin Pettit resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 61
Benjamin Pettit resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1831
25 May 1831
Age 62
Death of Benjamin Pettit in Enoree, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Enoree, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1769
    Event Place: Spartanburgh, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 26; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Page: 254; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 320

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 171; Page: 293; Family History Library Film: 0022505

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Davidson, Sumner, and Tennessee Counties, U.S., Census of the Cumberland Settlements, 1770-1790

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1831
    Event Place: Enoree, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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