Pvt. Joshua T. Fitchett, Jr.

Abt 1750 - Bef 1808  (< 58 years)

• Name	Joshua T. Fitchett  [1, 2]
  Prefix	Pvt.
  Suffix	Jr.
  Birth	Abt 1750	Northampton Co, Virginia
  Gender	Male
  Will - Fathers	1 Jul 1765	Northampton Co, Virginia   [3]
  	He was shown as son Joshua (under age) in the will of Joshua Fitchett, wife Grace.
  Rev War Veteran	Between 1776 and 1781  [2]
  	'John' Fitchett served with Capt John Blair & Col. Thomas Fleming in the 9th Regt.
  Will - Brothers	3 Nov 1786	Northampton Co, Virginia   [4]
  	He was shown as brother Joshua in the will of Thomas Fitchett, who also named brothers Robert and Daniel. One of the witnesses was Lukey Fitchett, who was evidently Joshua's wife Sukey Dixon who he married in 1782.
  Will - Mother-in-law	6 Aug 1804	Northampton Co, Virginia   [5]
  	In her will Elizabeth Willett gave unto my grand daughter Leah Willett when she arrives at lawful age one bed and furniture. The balance of my estate may be equally divided between Lukey Fitchett and all of her children. I appoint Joshua Fitchett father of said children, executor. Signed with her mark, Elizabeth Willet. Witnesses: John Goffigon, Adah Downs and James Goffigon.
  Will	19 Mar 1808	Northampton Co, Virginia   [1]
  	I give unto my son William Fitchett when he arrives at twenty years of age one mare called Polly Stare, his saddle & bridle also a Negro woman Old Tabby and a walnut chest. I give unto my son Thomas Fitchett when he arrives at twenty years of age one horse called Damond, Negro Great Leah & ten dollars cash. I give to my son Christopher Fitchett when he arrives at twenty years of age one Negro girl Young Tabby also sixty dollars cash. I desire that the remaining part of my estate may be kept together by my wife Lukey Fitchett for her support and to support my children upon until my son Christopher arrives at twenty years of age or during the life of said wife. If she thinks proper, at said Christopher's arriving at twenty years of age or at the death of said wife the property left said wife to be equally divided between my three sons. I do request and appoint Daniel Fitchett and Thomas Fitchett his son, executors. Signed with his mark, Joshua Fitchett, Jr. Witnesses: Joshua D. Fitchett, William Kendall and John Goffigon.
  Death	Bef 11 Jul 1808	Northampton Co, Virginia   [1]
  	It was on this date that his will was probated.
  Est Settmt	13 May 1816	Northampton Co, Virginia   [6]
  	The executors named in the will declined to administer so Lukey Fitchett was granted administration. Appraisers: John Nottingham, George Powell, William Williams and John Williams. Division of Slaves of Joshua T. Fitchett. Recorded on May 13,1816. Heirs: William Fitchett, Thomas Fitchett, Christopher Fitchett.
  Reference Identifer	DAR Patriot #A040042 (Pvt. with Capt. John Blair & Col. Thomas Fleming, 9th Regt.)
  Record ID	48509
  Person ID	I48509	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	19 Mar 2023

  
  

  Father	Joshua Fitchett, III,   b. Abt 1724, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Bef 10 Jun 1766, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age < 42 years)
  Mother	Grace (--?--),   b. Abt 1730   d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	Abt 1750	Northampton Co, Virginia   [3]
  Family ID	F23927	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sukey Dixon,   b. Abt 1764, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	12 Nov 1782	Northampton Co, Virginia   [7]
  	Ralph Dixon was the security on the M.L.B. of Joshua Fitchett and Sukey Dixon.
  Children	1. William (of Joshua) Fitchett,   b. Abt 1796, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   2. Thomas Fitchett,   b. Abt 1798, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown + 3. Christopher Fitchett,   b. Abt 1800, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Bef 10 Jan 1842, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age < 42 years)
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F15128	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S1003] David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, (Rockland, ME: Picton Press, 2008), p. 54 (will of Joshua Fitchett Jr., wife Lukey), 1003. [S3131] DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) National Society/Genealogy, (https://www.dar.org/national-society/genealogy), https://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A040042, 3131. [S497] Marshall, James H. Wills & Adm N'hamp Co,1632-1802, (Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1994), p. 411 (will of Joshua Fitchett, wife Grace), 497. [S497] Marshall, James H. Wills & Adm N'hamp Co,1632-1802, (Camden, ME: Picton Press, 1994), p. 488 (will of Thomas Fitchett, b/o Robt, Daniel & Joshua), 497. [S1003] David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, (Rockland, ME: Picton Press, 2008), p. 51 (will of Elizabeth Willett), 1003. [S1003] David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, (Rockland, ME: Picton Press, 2008), p. 54 (settlement of Joshua Fitchett Jr., Lukey Fitchett admr), 1003. [S622] Mihalyka, N'hamp Co Marriages 1660-1854, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), 622.