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Thomas P Prewitt

Male 1616 - Abt 1658  (42 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas P Prewitt was born 1616, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; died Abt 1658.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 11480

    Notes:

    From "Early Virginia Immigrants," by GC Greer, Clerk of the VA State Land Office: This contains a list of some 25,000 person who came to Virginia from 1623 to 1666, together with the patentee or person who brought them over. In this list is: Thomas Prewitt, 1636, by Joane Bennet, to Charles River County.
    On May 6, 1636, Joane Bennet, widow, received 450 acres in Charles River County, VA, upon the new Poqueson River, east towards the bays, west into the woods, north upon the Pinye Swamp (River) and south upon Robert Thrasher. 50 acres due for transfer of 8 persons: Ann Winter, John Roote, Jon Marshall, Thomas Prewitt, Andrew Chant, Jon Morris, and Pole Carplights. Joane Bennet was a Quaker.
    Thomas Prewitt was thus brought over as an indentured servant. Once a person served five years, they got 50 acres of land.
    On June 2, 1636, Thomas Prewitt was granted 50 acres of land in Charles River County, VA, being a neck of ground at the New Poqueson, west oupon William Clarke a creek, then east upon Thomas Harwood a creek. The said 50 acres of land being due unto him the said Thomas Prewitt for the transportation of one servant into this coloony. It appears that Thomas Prewitt and wife were Quakers and not married by the rules of the established church.
    Charles River County was changed to York County. In 1646, Thomas Prewitt confessed he borrowed a canoe from John Wilson and lost it. It was ordered that he pay Wilson 2 bushels of corn for in Next November 1.
    In 1647, John Thomas has an attachment against Thomas Prewitt to secure debt of 600 pounds of tobacco.
    On May 24, 1648, Thomas Pruitt confesses judgement to Robert Abrall for 1202 pounds of tobacco to be paid the next October 10 at the house of Pruitt. Three cows bound in security. Court for the County of York. Cattle were very valuabel to the early settlers. They were expensive to bring over by ship and scarce.
    In 1648, Thomas Prewitt confessed judgement to Mr. William Hockaday, 1 1/2 bushel of corn and 56 pounds of tobacco.
    On July 25, 1648, Wheras Thomas Prewitt and his wife were present to his court for committing fornication and therof found guilty. Court ordered that they shall do a pennance in the Parish Church on the New Pawueson and during the time of devine servis the next Sabbath Day. The church wardens ordered to see this done. Prewitt and his wife to appear at the next Court to avoid further censure. This was because they were not married in the State Church of England. Thus, he underwent a degree of persecution for his being a Quaker even in the new world.
    On December 6, 1648, Thomas Prewitt binds himself to pay John Madison 600 pounds of tobacco before next October 1, a steer and a heifer as security.[RogersGED.GED]
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    Thomas came to America as indentured servant on May 6, 1636. Joane Bennett, widow, received 50 acres of land for transporting Thomas Prewitt to Charles River County, VA.[wilson-1575[1].GED]

    Thomas married Sarah Lessene Abt 1647, Virginia, USA. Sarah was born 1629, Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Henry Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1654, Charles, Virginia, USA; died 1722, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    2. 3. William Pruitt, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1651, York, Virginia, USA; died 1748, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 4. John Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1648, Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA; died 1704, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Prewitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1654, Charles, Virginia, USA; died 1722, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 11426

    Notes:

    Henry lived 20 miles up the James River from William Byrd's plantation Westover.
    On February 1, 1695, Henry Prewitt appeared in court in Henrico County, VA to testify on behalf of Mr. John Pleasants.
    Henry is thought to have been a son of Thomas Prewitt, who was transported to Charles River, VA when he was a tithable and asessed to support an army to defend against the Indians. In the same group of 40 neighbors was Colonel William Byrd. Henry evidently owned land at that time, since he was taxed. He was not a large land owner by comparison to the Carter's, Byrd's, Randolph's, or Washington's, who owned thousands of acres, but to be a land owner at age 25 was of some importance.
    In 1686, Henry was granted 220 acres on the north side of the James River in Henrico County, which tract he sold to Mary Fields Jones in 1697. On April 20, 1687, Henry and John Fields were granted 220 acres of land in Varina Parrish, Henrico County, on the north side of the James River, beginning at Almond Creek. Henry was involved with the Fields and Jones families throughout the records of Henrico County. Mary Fields, sister of Thomas and John Fields, married Edward Jones and Henry Prewitt administered the estate of Edward Jones in 1695.
    On August 3, 1691, Henry, supported by John Fields, was sued by William Byrd. The only connection found between the Prewitt and Byrd families is that they resided close together. Henry Prewitt's land on Almond Creek was about 20 miles up the James River from William Byrd's plantation, Westover. Many families followed the Byrd's into southern Virginia, and the Prewitt's were among them, settling in northern Halifax County in 1745.
    Henry married Rebecca Dobbs in Henrico County, VA on August 20, 1691. According to depositions taken in court that month, Henry was age 37, so this may have been a second marriage for him. Henry may have first married a Fields, or possibly John Fields was married to a sister of Henry.
    In 1711, Henry, being an overaged person, was exempt from paying poll taxes. At the June Court 1722, Henrico County, Rebecca Prewitt, widow of Henry, was summoned to administer the estate of her husband. Rebecca died in Henrico County, VA in 1748.
    Other information concerning Henry:
    On August 25, 1691, Henry having attending 2 days as a witness, being summoned for Ed Jones in his suit against Fra Reeves, hath orders against the said Jones for 80 pounds of tobacco according to the law. Court held Varina Parish.
    On September 1, 1691, Henry, aged about 37 years, depozeth that crossing James river sometimes since, he did see a black bull of Thomas Field's mark which belonged to Ed Jones floating upon the river against Mr. Reeves low ground.
    On April 17, 1693, Henry on Grand Jury.
    On February 1, 1695, Henry having attended one day as witness in behalf of Mr. Jno Pleasants in his suit against Nathaniel Cardwell, has an order for 40 pounds of tobacco against the said Pleasants according to law.
    On April 1, 1697, Henry of Henrico sold 220 acres to Mary Jones. Land on the North side of James River, John Higledy, Edward Jones, part of the land patented by Henry in 1686, "and upon which I live now," it being the southernmost end of the said tract next to Thomas Field's Creek. Witnessed by Giles Webb and John Wilson recorded April 17, 1697. Henry comes into Court and acknowledges conveyance of 220 acres of land to Mary Jones.

    Henry married Rebecca Ann Dobbs 20 Aug 1691, Henrico, Virginia, USA. Rebecca (daughter of James Dobbs) was born 1671, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1748, Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Uriah Pruitt, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1699, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Aft Mar 1753, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    2. 6. Thomas Pruitt, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1693, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1759, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.
    3. 7. Hugh Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1697, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Abt 1746, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA.
    4. 8. Rebecca Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1702, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Bef 1774.
    5. 9. Richard Pruitt, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1698, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Aft 1780, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. 10. Andrew Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1694, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1763, Bedford, Virginia, USA.

    Henry married Ann Field 1680, Virginia, USA. Ann (daughter of Thomas Field, Sr.) was born 1654, Virginia, USA; died Bef 20 Aug 1691, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. James Henry Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1680, York, Virginia, USA; died 1763, Elizabeth, Virginia, USA.
    2. 12. Fields Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1683.

  2. 3.  William Pruitt, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1651, York, Virginia, USA; died 1748, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 11482

    William — Mary Stone. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Daniel Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 May 1700, Caroline, Virginia, USA.
    2. 14. William Pruitt, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1702, Caroline, Virginia, USA.
    3. 15. John Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Ann Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 17. Mary Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  John Prewitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1648, Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA; died 1704, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 43210
    • Birth: 1648, Virginia, USA

    John married Sarah (Unknown) 1683. Sarah was born 1662, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Samuel Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1684, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1760, Bladensburg, Prince George's, Maryland, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Uriah Pruitt, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1699, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Aft Mar 1753, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Uriah Prewitt
    • Reference Number: 11519

    Uriah married Elizabeth (Unknown) Abt 1720, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was born Abt 1700. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Uriah Pruitt, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1720, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    2. 20. Henry Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1722, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    3. 21. Joseph Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1724, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    4. 22. Isham Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1725, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    5. 23. Agnes Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1732, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    6. 24. Thomas Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1733, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    7. 25. Joseph Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1735, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

  2. 6.  Thomas Pruitt, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1693, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1759, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Thomas Prewitt
    • Reference Number: 11518

    Thomas married Mary Magdelene Chastain 1720, Henrico, Virginia, USA. Mary was born 1696, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1760, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Thomas Pruitt, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1721, Amelia, Virginia, USA.
    2. 27. Daughter Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1722, James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA.
    3. 28. Abraham Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1733, James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA.
    4. 29. Renny Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1724, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    5. 30. William Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1730, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    6. 31. David Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1731, Amelia, Virginia, USA.
    7. 32. Michael Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1735, Amelia, Virginia, USA.

  3. 7.  Hugh Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1697, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Abt 1746, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hugh Prewitt
    • Reference Number: 11517


  4. 8.  Rebecca Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1702, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Bef 1774.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Pruett
    • Reference Number: 11467

    Rebecca married James McGehee, Sr 9 Dec 1721, Hanover, Virginia, USA. James was born Abt 1696, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Bef 20 Aug 1774, Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. John McGehee  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1722, Hanover, Virginia, USA.
    2. 34. James McGehee, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1725, New Kent, Virginia, USA.
    3. 35. Joseph McGehee  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1733, Hanover, Virginia, USA.
    4. 36. Carr McGehee  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1736, Hanover, Virginia, USA.
    5. 37. Josiah McGehee  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1742, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    6. 38. Benjamin McGehee  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 39. Nathan Nathaniel McGehee  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hanover, Virginia, USA.

  5. 9.  Richard Pruitt, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1698, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died Aft 1780, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Richard Pruett
    • Reference Number: 11469

    Richard married Frances Murrell Abt 1726. Frances was born Abt 1701, King and Queen, Virginia, USA; died Aft 1 Jun 1782, King and Queen, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 40. David Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1726, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
    2. 41. Richard Pruitt, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1728, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 42. Frances Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1732, King and Queen, Virginia, USA.
    4. 43. James Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born , King and Queen, Virginia, USA.

  6. 10.  Andrew Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1694, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1763, Bedford, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Andrew Pruett
    • Reference Number: 11411

    Andrew married Agnes Goochland 1720, Henrico, Virginia, USA. Agnes was born 1699, Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. George Byrd Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1721, Virginia, USA.
    2. 45. Michael Prewitt, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1720, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 4 Apr 1798, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA.
    3. 46. Mourning Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1730, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

  7. 11.  James Henry Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1680, York, Virginia, USA; died 1763, Elizabeth, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 11528

    James married Mary Ross 13 Apr 1702, Elizabeth, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 47. William Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1714, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died 1817, Madison, Alabama, USA.
    2. 48. John Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1717; died Abt 1820, Alabama, USA.
    3. 49. Daniel Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 50. Thomas Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 51. Henry Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 52. Ann Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 53. Wealthy Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 12.  Fields Prewitt Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1683.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16150

    Fields married Mary Burke Halifax, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]


  9. 13.  Daniel Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born 6 May 1700, Caroline, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16240


  10. 14.  William Pruitt, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1702, Caroline, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16241


  11. 15.  John Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16237


  12. 16.  Ann Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16238


  13. 17.  Mary Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16239


  14. 18.  Samuel Prewitt Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1684, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1760, Bladensburg, Prince George's, Maryland, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 43199

    Samuel married Elizabeth Hawker 1720, Frederick, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Hawker and Amy Selby) was born 14 Dec 1701, Prince George's, Maryland, USA; died 1795, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 54. John Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1736, Frederick, Virginia, USA; died 1788, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    2. 55. William Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1740, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    3. 56. Samuel Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1730, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died 17 Nov 1801, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. 57. Sarah Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1730, Virginia, USA; died 1751.
    5. 58. Patience Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1725, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
    6. 59. Priscilla Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1721, Prince George's, Maryland, USA; died 1801, Ohio, USA.
    7. 60. Margaret Pruit  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1720, Queen Anne's, Maryland, USA.
    8. 61. Mary Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1742, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died 22 May 1809, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Uriah Pruitt, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (5.Uriah3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1720, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16219


  2. 20.  Henry Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (5.Uriah3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1722, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16220


  3. 21.  Joseph Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (5.Uriah3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1724, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16221


  4. 22.  Isham Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (5.Uriah3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1725, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16222


  5. 23.  Agnes Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (5.Uriah3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1732, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16223


  6. 24.  Thomas Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (5.Uriah3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1733, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16224


  7. 25.  Joseph Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (5.Uriah3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1735, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16225


  8. 26.  Thomas Pruitt, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1721, Amelia, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16206


  9. 27.  Daughter Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1722, James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16207


  10. 28.  Abraham Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1733, James River, Buckingham, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16208


  11. 29.  Renny Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1724, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16209


  12. 30.  William Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1730, Goochland, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16210


  13. 31.  David Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1731, Amelia, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16211


  14. 32.  Michael Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1735, Amelia, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16212


  15. 33.  John McGehee Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rebecca3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1722, Hanover, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16228


  16. 34.  James McGehee, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rebecca3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1725, New Kent, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16229


  17. 35.  Joseph McGehee Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rebecca3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1733, Hanover, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16231


  18. 36.  Carr McGehee Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rebecca3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1736, Hanover, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16232


  19. 37.  Josiah McGehee Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rebecca3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1742, Goochland, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16233


  20. 38.  Benjamin McGehee Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rebecca3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16227


  21. 39.  Nathan Nathaniel McGehee Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rebecca3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born , Hanover, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16230


  22. 40.  David Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (9.Richard3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1726, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16214


  23. 41.  Richard Pruitt, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (9.Richard3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1728, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16215


  24. 42.  Frances Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (9.Richard3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1732, King and Queen, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16217


  25. 43.  James Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (9.Richard3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born , King and Queen, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16216


  26. 44.  George Byrd Prewitt Descendancy chart to this point (10.Andrew3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1721, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 11424


  27. 45.  Michael Prewitt, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (10.Andrew3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1720, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 4 Apr 1798, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 11458

    Notes:

    In 1779 three of Michael Prewitt's sons, Elisha, Rober and Joshua, went with members of six of their neighboring Virginia families to the wilderness of Kentucky. Major Herman Bowman, in a desposition taken by John D. Shane, which is recorded in the Draper Manuscript, 13cc170 No. 41, owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, tells of the famous Bowman Expedition, as follows:

    "Father came to Boman's Station, 1779, through the wilderness. had been to Kentucky in 1777. Seven families came in from Virginia together. Got out of floure at the Holston. the mill in the neighborhood was impressed for public service, and then set out with a scarcity of flour for the winter. Got to Cumberland River, and there a deep snow fell, and another when we got to Rockcastle. Occupied tents only to protect us from the winter.

    Walker and Henderson were running the line, and marking it with red paint very plain (on the top of the Cumberland Gap) while we were crossing. They told us that an Indian had killed one of their men, or that one of their men had killed an Indian the day before, which alarmed us somewhat, though we saw none. We got so far out that there was fine cane, and good range for out stock. Had ten cattle and expected eight calves in the spring, but lost all our stock, but one head. had no fear of Indians, whatever, it was so cold. Snow covered the vegitation, and cane-breaks scattering. 2 men were left to take care of them, but they became alarmed, run away, left them, and they scattered everywhere to get grapes, and only one of my father's was found...."

    Robert Boman, Stephen Collins, Joseph Collins and Joel Collins left his family in Virginia. Was one of the best hunters that ever came to Kentucky. Elisha Prewitt and Robert Prewitt left their family in Virginia. Joshua Prewitt had no family.

    His sons having verified by personal experience the reports of the beauty and fertility of Kentucky over the mountains, Michael Prewitt removed from Campbell County, Virginia (His home was between the Staunton and Falling Rivers) with members of his family and some neighboring souther Virginia friends.

    Robert Prewitt was left behind with a Power of Attorney to sell his Virginia holdings and to settle his affairs there. Michael Prewitt, Sr., and the following of his children, set out in October, 1789, after the year's crops were harvested for Kentucky; Daniel and Judith Prewitt Michell; James and Elizabeth Stree Prewitt; Elisha and Tabitha Collins Prewitt; Byrd and Sarah Hurt Prewitt; Joseph and Leah Moss Prewitt; Joshua and Sarah Adams Prewitt; Elizabeth Prewitt Adams and her husband Mr. Adams.

    Rachel Prewitt, who had marrie Robert Shipely; Michael Prewitt, Jr., and his wife Elizabeth Hurt; still living in Virginia in 1802 when he wrote a letter to his brother in Kentucky - then went to Tennessee about 1805; and Robert Prewitt, who remained to settle up the family's affairs after which he and his famly removed to Fayette County, Kentucky, in 1794, were not in the party with their father and other members of the family when they made their memorable trip.

    Members of the family settled in Jessamine County, shelby County and Henry County, Kentuckey. Michael Prewitt, Sr., settled on Mulberry Creek in Shelby County and Died in Jessamine County while on a visit to his children; was buried in the family cemetery near Nicholsville on land which came into the possession of George Bryan and Elziabeth Prewitt Bryan, daughter of Byrd Prewitt and Sarah Hurt, whose land lay on Clear Creek. Jessamine's County Seat, Nicholsville, is laid out on part of the former land of Joseph Prewitt.

    Michael Prewitt,Sr., and his sons, wrote good legible letters and documents, they seemed to spell their name in many different ways. These documents are in the possession of descendants in Winchester, Kentucky.

    Michael Prewitt, the father, wrote the name Prewet, "Michael Prewet, sen", except when he signed his Will, when he wrote "Michael Prewitt, sen", but in the body of the document, which is filed in the courthouse at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky (Will Book I, page 41), he spelled the name Prewit and Prewitt. The Will is filed under the name Prewitt.

    James Prewitt used "Prewit" in one document and Joshua sometimes spelled the name as Prewet and Prewett.

    Michael Prewitt, Jr. apparently always spelled his name Pruitt.

    Robert Prewitt apparently went to Kentucky as early as 1777, having spent the winter at the fort of Harroldsburg. Reference History of Kentucky, Collins, Vol. II

    Copy of Original Document

    Prewitt to Pow Atty. Prewite 461 Recorded

    To all to whome these presents shall come Know ye that I Michael Prewet Senior of the County of Campbell State of Virginia for divers good causes & considerations me thereunto moeving Have Consituted & appoint my son Robert Prewit of the County and State aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to sue and recover all such sums of money as are due me in the said State of Virginia or elsewhere, or in my name to Grant such Acquittances or other Receits as shall be Lawful And to sell and Dispose of all my Lands in the County of Campbell and State afresaid that remain now unsold and Convey the same to the Purcheser or purchasers in fee Simple as fully and Absolutely as I might or Could do were I personally Present Satisfying and Confirming Whatever my said Attorney shall Lawfully Do in and about the premises.
    In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of September 1789.

    (The information set down above concerning the activities of Michael Prewitt and his family is derived from the Prewitt-Pruitt Ancestors in the Virginia State Library, Accession No. 64-25 52)

    Michael married Elizabeth Simpkins 1742, Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of John Simpkins and Elizabeth Rench) was born 1724, Accomack, Virginia, USA; died 1767, Halifax, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 62. Benjamin Byrd Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1753, Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    2. 63. Joseph Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1760, Bedford, Virginia, USA; died 31 Jan 1808, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA.
    3. 64. Elisha Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1749, Campbell, Kentucky, USA.
    4. 65. Elizabeth Betsy Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1767, Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    5. 66. James A Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1745, Kentucky, USA.
    6. 67. Judith Mitchell Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1747, Campbell, Kentucky, USA.
    7. 68. Michael Jr Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1751, Campbell, Kentucky, USA.
    8. 69. Rachel Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1743, Campbell, Kentucky, USA.
    9. 70. Robert Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jun 1758, Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    10. 71. Joshua Sr Prewitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

  28. 46.  Mourning Prewitt Descendancy chart to this point (10.Andrew3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1730, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 11460


  29. 47.  William Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1714, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died 1817, Madison, Alabama, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 11558
    • Residence: 1815, Madison, Alabama, USA

    William married Mary Martin 1747, Caroline, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Thomas Martin and Mary Knight) was born 1722, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Jul 1812, Madison, Madison, Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 72. Abraham Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1763, Yadkin Valley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA; died Jul 1793, Pruitt's Knob, Barren, Kentucky, USA.
    2. 73. Levinah Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1766, Yadkin Valley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA; died 1863, Washington, Virginia, USA.
    3. 74. Rebecca Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1760, Yadkin Valley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA; died , Arkansas, USA.
    4. 75. Martin Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jul 1752, Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia, USA; died 4 Feb 1844, Madison, Illinois, USA.
    5. 76. Isaac Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1763, Yadkin Valley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA; died 1 Nov 1843, Jackson, Alabama, USA.
    6. 77. William Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1761, Yadkin Valley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA; died Abt Jul 1783, Tennessee, USA.
    7. 78. Mary Jane Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1767, Yadkin Valley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA; died Abt 1820.
    8. 79. Jacob Pruet  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1761, Rowan, North Carolina, USA; died 14 May 1845, Winston, Alabama, USA; was buried , Haleyville, Winston, Alabama, USA.
    9. 80. Fuller Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Yadkin Valley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA; died Aft 1830.

  30. 48.  John Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1717; died Abt 1820, Alabama, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 11534


  31. 49.  Daniel Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1)

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    • Reference Number: 11522


  32. 50.  Thomas Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1)

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    • Reference Number: 11555


  33. 51.  Henry Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1)

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    • Reference Number: 11529


  34. 52.  Ann Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1)

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    • Reference Number: 11521


  35. 53.  Wealthy Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 2.Henry2, 1.Thomas1)

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    • Reference Number: 11557


  36. 54.  John Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1736, Frederick, Virginia, USA; died 1788, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 43188

    John — Alice Addison. Alice was born 1738, Virginia, USA; died 1796, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 81. Obediah Addison Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Aug 1758, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died 1834, Mason, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
    2. 82. John Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1788, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died 8 Apr 1849, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
    3. 83. Elijah Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1770, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. 84. Harold Harwood Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1769, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    5. 85. William Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1766, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died 1830, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. 86. Meredith Field Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1764, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died 1765, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    7. 87. Agnes Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1760.
    8. 88. Abraham Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1755, Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    9. 89. John Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1752, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died 1788, Goochland, Virginia, USA.

    John — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 90. Nancy Ann Pruitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1760, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died 1800, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA.

  37. 55.  William Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1740, Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 43216


  38. 56.  Samuel Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1730, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died 17 Nov 1801, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 43217


  39. 57.  Sarah Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1730, Virginia, USA; died 1751.

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    • Reference Number: 43218


  40. 58.  Patience Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1725, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 43219


  41. 59.  Priscilla Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1721, Prince George's, Maryland, USA; died 1801, Ohio, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 43220


  42. 60.  Margaret Pruit Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1720, Queen Anne's, Maryland, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 43221


  43. 61.  Mary Pruitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 21 Jan 1742, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died 22 May 1809, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA.

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    • Reference Number: 43222