George W. Gravitt1,2

M, #3724, b. 1788, d. 26 May 1860
George W. Gravitt|b. 1788\nd. 26 May 1860|p3724.htm|John Gravitt|b. May 1757\nd. 1836|p3726.htm|Ellen (?)|b. c 1770|p4126.htm|George Gravitt|b. 26 Jul 1733\nd. b 4 Dec 1798|p3727.htm|Catherine McCartie|b. c 1736|p3728.htm|||||||

Relationship=4th great-grandfather of Robert Lynn Adams.
Relationship=3rd great-grandfather of Ida Ione Ashby.
Last Edited=22 Jul 2006
     George W. Gravitt was reported as age 62 and born in VA. according to the 1850 Census.3 He was born between 1788 and 1790 at Virginia.4,5 He was the son of John Gravitt and Ellen (?).1,2

George W. Gravitt was A veteran of the War of 1812. He served in Capt. John V. Bush's Co., Kentucky Militia. His widow Hannah Gravitt filed for a widow's pension (claim number WO 3886) based on his service. at Kentucky.

George W. Gravitt and Hannah Bowler obtained a marriage license on 20 February 1812 at Clark Co., Kentucky.6 George W. Gravitt married Hannah Bowler on 20 February 1812 at Clark Co., Kentucky, Marriage performed by Edward Kindred.6,7,2,8

George W. Gravitt was listed as the head of household as George Gravitt on the 1850 Census recorded 9 September 1850 at Estill Co., Kentucky. The official date of this census was 1 Jun 1850. He was shown as age 62 and his occupation is shown as school teacher. He was born in Virginia. Also living in the household was Hannah Gravitt.9

George W. Gravitt died on 26 May 1860 at Clark Co., Kentucky.10,2,5

Children of George W. Gravitt and Hannah Bowler

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 17 Sep 1996.
  2. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 1.
  3. [S72] 1850 US Census Population Schedule, Estill Co., KY, Page 74, entry 390 / 390..
  4. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 1; between 1788 and 1790.
  5. [S283] Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, Name: George Gravitt
    Spouse: Gravitt Hannah
    Parents: Ellen John ,
    Birth Place: VA
    Birth Date: 1788
    Marriage Date: 20 February 1812
    Death Date: 26 May 1860
    Source Information cited:
    Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Marriages[database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001





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  6. [S45] Bourbon - Clark & Estill Counties Kentucky Marriages.
  7. [S49] Sandra Hargrove, GEDCOM File submitted by Sandra Hargrove..
  8. [S119] Unknown volume, Broderbund Marriage CD, unknown repository.
  9. [S72] 1850 US Census Population Schedule, Estill Co., KY, Dwelling and Family Number 390; Lines 2 and 3.
  10. [S54] Mrs. Hunter Jones, The Gravett Family History.
  11. [S132] Compiled by Ed Puckett, Estill County Marriage Permissive Notes 1809-1892.