First Pettits in America Series #7 -Francis Pettit Virginia ~1630s

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First Pettits in America Series #7 -Francis Pettit Virginia ~1630s

A Francis Pettit was born around 1612 and was living in Northampton County, VA as early as 1636.  He owned a plantation near Cherrystone Creek on the Eastern Shore.  He was married to a woman named Ann and had at least one son named Francis.  He was also related in some manner to Obedience Robins.

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Patrick, a descendant of Francis Pettitt contributed the following information:

Francis Pettitt, b1612

Francis Pettitt, b1636

Francis Pettitt, b1663

Captain Francis Pettitt could also have been a Captain in militia. I have seen literature that says Francis Jr fought in Indian wars in 1600's. Plus, Obedience Robbins (think he was also a Colonel) and Colonel Edmund Scarborough held ranks due to militia service.