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Descendants of John Pruitt Pruett Prewitt

Generation No. 3

3. JOHN PRUITT PRUETT³ PREWITT (THOMAS PRUITT PRUETT², JOHN PRUITT PRUETT¹)⁵ was born Abt. 1648 in Charles River, Virginia⁵, and died WFT Est. 1649-1738⁵. He married SARAH LESSENE 1683 in Frederick Co., MD. She was born 1659.

Notes for JOHN PRUITT PRUETT PREWITT:

More About JOHN PRUITT PRUETT PREWITT:
Residence: Henrico Co., Virginia ⁶

Notes for SARAH LESSENE:
m. in ,Frederick Co.,MD

More About JOHN PREWITT and SARAH LESSENE:
Marriage: 1683, Frederick Co., MD

Child of JOHN PREWITT and SARAH LESSENE is:

SAMUEL 1⁴ PRUITT, b. 1684, Frederick Co., MD; d. April 1760, Montgomery or Frederick Co., MD.

4. WILLIAM PRUITT PRUETT³ PREWITT (THOMAS PRUITT PRUETT², JOHN PRUITT PRUETT¹) was born 1651 in Charles River Co., Virginia, and died February 10, 1748 in Caroline Co., Virginia. He married MARY STONE 1699. She was born 1651 in Caroline Co., Virginia.

Notes for WILLIAM PRUITT PRUETT PREWITT:
Possibly a French Huguenot. Death year could be 1747.

Notes for MARY STONE:
birth year could be 1657 m. in Caroline Co., Virginia

More About WILLIAM PREWITT and MARY STONE:
Marriage: 1699

Children of WILLIAM PREWITT and MARY STONE are:

	i.	JOHN PRUITT PRUETT⁴ PREWITT, b. 1700.
7.	ii.	DANIEL PRUITT PRUETT PREWITT, b. May 06, 1700, Caroline Co., Virginia; d. May 16, 1755, Halifax Co., Virginia.
	iii.	WILLIAM PRUITT PRUETT PREWITT, b. 1702.

5. HENRY 1³ PREWETT (THOMAS PRUITT PRUETT² PREWITT, JOHN PRUITT PRUETT¹)^7,^8,^9,^10,¹¹ was born September 02, 1654 in Charles City, Virginia, and died Bef. June 04, 1722 in Henrico Co., Virginia ^12,^13,¹³. He married (1) ANN FIELDS in Virginia, daughter of THOMAS FIELDS. She was born 1654 in Virginia. He married (2) REBECCA ANN DOBBS¹³ August 20, 1691 in Henrico Co., Virginia ¹⁴, daughter of JAMES DOBBS. She was born Bet. 1656 - 1660 in Possibly Henrico Co., or Charles River Co.¹⁴, and died 1748 in Henrico Co., Virginia ¹⁵.

Notes for HENRY 1 PREWETT:
Several people have thought that the Prewitts of Virginia originated from the French Huguenot, Roger Pratt, and his wife Mary. When Roger and Mary Prouit or Pratt settled at Manakin Virginia in 1699 (The Huguenot, 1926, Vol. 2, p. 15), the Prewitts had already been recorded in Henrico Co., Virginia records for over 20 years. John Prewitt donated to a fund to help "the poverty stricken settlement of French Huguenots at Manikin Town in 1700" (Virginia Historical Collections, No. 5, Huguenot Emigration to Virginia, p. 65)

Henry Pruit/Prewett is thought to have been a son of Thomas Prewitt who was transported to Charles River Co., Virginia in 1636, as an indentured servant.

Henry was born in York, Virginia in 1654.

On April 25, 1679, Henry was listed with the heads of families in Henrico Co., Virginia when he was tithable and assessed (taxed) to support an army to defend against the Indians. In the same group of 40 neighbors was Col. William Byrd. Henry evidently owned land, since he was taxed, but was not a large land owner by comparison to the Carters, Byrds, Randolphs, or Washingtons, who owned thousands of acres; but for Henry to be a land owner at age 25 was of some importance.

It is believed that Henry first married Ann Fields, the older sister of John Fields and daughter of Thomas Fields. This is strongly suggested by Henry's location in 1679 near Edward Jones (who married Mary Fields) and the joint patent with John Fields in 1687. It was the custom to live on the land before recording a patent. In the case of Edward Jones, John Fields, and Henry, it seems they settled on Thomas Fields Senior’s land which had not yet been recorded.

On August 25, 1681, Henry Prewitt was summoned to testify in Court at Varina Parish, Henrico Co., Virginia in the action between Hugh Jones and Edward Jones. Having attended one day, Henry was granted 40 pounds of tobacco against Hugh Jones.

On February 1, 1685, Hen Prewett and John Field witnessed the Will of Gilbert Jones of Henrico Co., Virginia.

On April 20, 1687, Henry Prewitt and John Fields were granted 440 acres of land in Varina Parish, Henrico Co., Virginia on the North side of the James River, beginning at Almond Creek (this area is now within the city limits of Richmond, Virginia). Often in the patents involving two people, we find they were brothers-in-law. Henry Prewitt was involved with the Fields and Jones families throughout the records of Henrico Co., Virginia. Mary Fields, a sister of John Fields, married Edward Jones.

In 1688, Henry patented 411 acres. (Patent Bk 7, p. 637)

On the 1690 tithables list appear Henry Prewitt and John Pruitt in Henrico Co..

On Oct. 1, 1690, Henry was at a Court held at Varina Parish, Henrico Co., Virginia. Jury: Far Reeves, Foreman, Jon Cannon, Tho. East, William Ballow, John Watson, Michal Turpin, Phil Turpin, Henry Prewitt, Thos Cardwell, John Field, Robert Easly, and John Coates.

On Aug. 1, 1691, Henry, age about 37 years (deposition) that some time before John Low went away, Hugh Jones demanded of Low that he put his gun in the loft of Edward Jones, as security for corn John Low had bought of Hugh Jones.

On August 3, 1691, Henry being supported by John Field in the suit brought against him by the Hon. William Byrd, Esq., having attended one day, hath order granted against the said Field for 40 pounds of tobacco according to the law. Henry's land on Almond Creek was about 20 miles up the James River from William Byrd's plantation "Westover". However, William Byrd also operated a trading post near Henry's land.

On August 20, 1691, Henry Prewitt married Rebecca Dobbs in Henrico Co.. According to depositions taken in court that month, Henry was age 37, so this may have been a second marriage for him. It is thought that Henry may have first married Ann Field, a daughter of Thomas Field, Senior.

On August 25, 1691, Henry having attended 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, Henrico Co., Virginia.

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 April 1, 1694, Giles Webb conveyed land to Thomas Cardwell, both of Varina, 100 acres bounded by lines of Cardwell and Henry.

On April 1, 1694, Giles Webb conveyed land to Thomas Cardwell, both of Varina, 100 acres bounded by lines of Cardwell and Henry Pruit.

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. Also on February 1, 1695, the estate of Barth paid Henry 15 shillings.

In February 1695, Henry and 3 others made inventory of Edward Jones. Inventory of Edward Jones listed February 19, 1695. Henry Prewitt administered the estate of Edward Jones in 1695.

On June 1, 1695, Henry being summoned as a witness in behalf of Allanson Clarke against Mr. Frances Reeves, has an order granted against Clarke for 40 pounds of tobacco, he having attended one day.

On April 1, 1697, Henry sold his half of the (1687) 440 acre patent (with Edward Jones) to Edward’s widow, Mary (Field) Jones in.

On December 1, 1699, Hen. Prewett was a Grand Juror (Henrico Bk 1697-1699, p. 153).

On April 1, 1702, Deed from Henry to Thomas Cardwell, 220 acres on north side of the James River for 4000 pounds of tobacco over 3 years. Land part of patent to Henry and John Field for 430 acres on April 20, 1687. Wife Rebecca released dower; Witnesses: Joseph Bullington and C. Evans. On April 3, 1702, Henry sold land.

In 1711, Henry Prewitt, an over aged person, was exempt from
paying poll tax. (Orders 1710-1714, p. 73; Reel 66, Part I, Richmond)

Henry died in Henrico Co., Virginia before June 4, 1722. In Court on 4 June 1722, Rebecca Pruit, widow of Henry Pruit, late of this Co., dec’d, summoned to take administration of her husband’s estate, and failing to appear, administration is granted to Tarlton Woodson, a Quaker. Ordered that William Kent, John Huckaby, John Lewis and William Womack appraise the estate.

(From: http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:t1N4_elhkwsJ:216.101.212.77/malaun/Prewitthistory.htm.doc+%22henry+pruit%22+and+rachel&hl=en - In the June Court, 1722, Rebecca Pruit,
widow of Henry Pruit, late of this Co., dec'd, being summoned to adm. estate ofdec'd husband and failing to do so, on motion ofTeston Woodson, a Quaker, it is granted him letters of adm. of estate of Henry Pruit. William Kent, John Huckaby, John Lewis, William Womack or any three of these to appraise the estate. John Woodson is also included (Minutes 1719-1722, p. 182; Reel 66, pt 2, Richmond.)

In 1739, the vestry proceeds to lay the parish levy; to the church wardens for Rebecca Pruett, 698 pounds tobacco. (History of Henrico Parish and Old St. John's Church, Richmond, 1611-1904, by Moore, p. 50).

Rebecca died in Henrico Co., Virginia, in 1748. Henrico Parish for the year 1748, to Robert Morris for burying Rebecca 200 pounds. (History of Henrico Parish and Old St. John's Church, Richmond, 1611-1904, by Moore, p. 83)

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From: Henrico Co., Virginia Deeds 1677-1705, Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1996, p.99, WILL & DEED BOOK 1688-1697.

'p.701 Henry Prewett of Henrico Co. for consideration in hand, to Mary Jones, land on north side James River, 220 acres; being part of patent to me in 1686 on which I now live, next to Thomas Field's creek and land where John Higledy lives (and where Edward Jones dwelt). 1 April 1697, Wit: Giles Webb, John Wilson, Sigled (sic): Henry Prewett' 1 April 1697.'

From: Henrico Co., Virginia Deeds 1677-1705, Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1996, Pg.121, WILLS, DEEDS, ETC. 1697-1704

'p.278 Henry Prewett of Henrico Co. for 4000 lbs tobacco, to be paid over three years, to Thomas Cardwell of same, planter, 220 acres on north side James River, bounded by land formerly Samuel Bridgwater's (now Cardwell's), being part of a patent 20 April 1687 to Henry Prewett and John Feild (sic) for 430 acres. 1 April 1702 Wit: Joseph Bullington, C. Evans Signed: Henry Prewett Recorded 1 April 1702 Rebecca, wife of Henry, relinquished her dower right.'

From: Henrico Co., Virginia Deeds 1677-1705, Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1996, Pg. 153, AGES AS GIVEN BY DEPOSITOIN (sic) IN 1688-1697 BOOK

'p.219 1 August 1691 - Henry Prewett, 37'

More About HENRY 1 PREWETT:
Alt Name: Henry Pruit ¹⁶
Event 1: Were Quakers, marriage recorded in Meeting records book 5-253 ¹⁷

Notes for ANN FIELDS:
Her brothers were John Field amd Thomas Field, 2, and her sister was Mary Fields who married Edward Jones. In 1686, Henry Prewitt sold 220 acres to Mary Fields Jones. In 1687, Henry Prewitt and John Field got a patent for 440 acres known as Varina Parish on the north side of the James River beginning at Thomas Field`s corner.

More About HENRY PREWETT and ANN FIELDS:
Marriage: Virginia

Notes for REBECCA ANN DOBBS:
From: http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:t1N4_elhkwsJ:216.101.212.77/malaun/Prewitthistory.htm.doc+%22henry+pruit%22+and+rachel&hl=en

Rebecca is believed to be a dau. of James Dabbs. James Dabbs and Edward Palmer were transported to Henrico Co., VA on Dec. 6, 1652 by John Greenhough. James Dabbs settled on Four Mile Creek, and was probably the father of Rebecca Dabbs and Joseph Dabbs.

More About REBECCA ANN DOBBS:
Alt Name: Dabbs

More About HENRY PREWETT and REBECCA DOBBS:
Marriage: August 20, 1691, Henrico Co., Virginia¹⁷

Child of HENRY PREWETT and ANN FIELDS is:

FIELDS PRUITT PRUETT⁴ PREWITT, b. 1693, Virginia.

Children of HENRY PREWETT and REBECCA DOBBS are:

9.	ii.	HENRY 2⁴ PREWITT.
10.	iii.	THOMAS R. PRUITT PRUETT PREWITT, b. 1692, Varina Parish, Henrico Co., Virginia; d. 1759, Catawba Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia.
11.	iv.	ANDREW PRUITT, b. 1694, Varina Parish, Henrico Co., Virginia; d. 1763, Bedford Co., Virginia - will proved.
12.	v.	REBECKAH PREWITT, b. 1695, Henrico Co., Virginia; d. 1731, Granville Co., NC.
	vi.	HUGH PRUITT^18,¹⁹, b. Abt. 1697, Henrico Co., Virginia ²⁰; d. 1750, Lunenburg Co., Virginia.
13.	vii.	RICHARD 1 PREWITT, b. 1698, Varina Par., Henrico Co., Virginia; d. Bet. 1750 - 1757.
14.	viii.	URIAH PRUITT, b. Abt. 1699, Henrico, Virginia; d. February 06, 1745, Henrico Co., Virginia.
	ix.	UNKNOWN PRUITT PRUETT PREWITT, b. 1704, Henrico Co., Virginia.

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