Pages 142-143, 146.
14 Dec 1815. Desire Gavit widow of Col. John Gavit late of Westerly deceased requested that her 2 sons Joseph Gavit of Charlestown & Benajah Gavit of Westerly might have adm. The Admrs presented a discharge from the other heirs of the deceased signed by:
Joseph Babcock, Keturah Babcock, George Babcock, Mary Babcock, Thankful Gavit, Samuel Gavit & Daniel Lee Gavit the last 14-21 under guardianship of his brother Samuel.