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Richard Pettit 1646–1734 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Apr 1646

Birth Location: Sholden, Kent

Death Date: 17 Sep 1734

Death Location: Essex, England

Father: Richard PETIT

Mother: Elizabeth May

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Richard Pettit

In 1646, Richard Pettit entered the world in Sholden, Kent, born to Richard Petit And Elizabeth May. Richard Pettit married Sarah, and had children including Richard Pettit. Richard Pettit passed away in 1734 in Essex, England.

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Biography

  • In 1646, Richard Pettit entered the world in Sholden, Kent, born to Richard Petit And Elizabeth May.
  • Richard Pettit married Sarah, and had children including Richard Pettit.
  • Richard Pettit passed away in 1734 in Essex, England.

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Spouses(s)

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Richard Pettit's Ancestors

Self
Richard Pettit
1646–1734
Birth Place: Sholden, Kent
Parents
Richard PETIT
1618–1693
Stanford, Kent
Elizabeth May
1615–
Kent, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John Pettitt
1582–1679
Sholden, Kent, England
Sarah Smith
1599–1663
Kent, England
Unknown May
1595–
Unknown May
1595–
Great-Grandparents
James Pettit
1555–1601
Elizabeth MAY
1555–1600
Unknown Smith
1580–
Unknown Smith
1580–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Unknown Pettit
1520–
Unknown MAY
1535–
Unknown May
1535–

Richard Pettit's Descendants

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Richard Pettit (26 Apr 1646–17 Sep 1734)
  1. 1. Richard Pettit 1661–1724 m. CATHERINE WOOD 1666–1721
    1. 1. Valentine (Francis) Pettit 1712–1772 m. MARGARET WOOD 1730–1792
      1. 1. MARY PETTIT 1752–1797 m. HENRY MARSH 1750–1840
        1. 1. Ann Marsh 1781–1855 m. Stephen Adams 1779–1861
        2. 2. JAMES MARSH 1784–1855
        3. 3. Mary Marsh 1786–1874
        4. 4. William Marsh 1777–1852
        5. 5. Susannah Marsh 1779–1855
        6. 6. Sarah Marsh 1790–1865
        7. 7. Susannah Marsh 1784–1854
        8. 8. Joseph Marsh 1778–1852
      2. 2. Margaret Pettit 1746–
    2. 2. Mary Pettit 1699–1717
    3. 3. Susanna Pettit 1702–
    4. 4. Margaret Pettit 1705–1720
    5. 5. Anne Pettit 1711–
    6. 6. William Pettit 1709–
    7. 7. Francis Pettit 1712–1773
    8. 8. George Pettit 1697–1762
      1. 1. Sus Pettit 1734–
    9. 9. Mathew Pettit 1704–

Richard Pettit's Timeline

4 Records

1646
26 Apr 1646
Birth of Richard Pettit in Sholden, Kent
Sholden, Kent
1646
1 May 1646
Richard Pettit was baptized in Sholden, Kent
Sholden, Kent
1734
abt 1734
Age 88
Death of Richard Pettit in Virginia
Virginia
1734
17 Sep 1734
Age 88
Burial of Richard Pettit in Essex, England
Essex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1646
    Event Place: Sholden, Kent
    Record Source: Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, The Tyler Collection, The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies; Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, 1538-1874

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 May 1646
    Event Place: Sholden, Kent
    Record Source: Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, The Tyler Collection, The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies; Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, 1538-1874

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shoulden
    Record Source: Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, The Tyler Collection, The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies; Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, 1538-1874

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1734
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 177p3
    [2] Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1734
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 177p3
    [2] Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

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