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First Pettits in America -Joshua Pettit 1700 Waldensian Manakintown VA

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First Pettits in America -Joshua Pettit 1700 Waldensian Manakintown VA

Joshua Pettit (Josue Petit) a French Waldensian or Huguenot, arrived in Virginia in September of 1700 as a colonist bound for Manakintown.

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  • Brandon
    edited March 2021

    I would love to hear from anyone studying the Mankintown colony. Please contact me or leave a comment below.

  • A Find-A-Grave page has been created as a placeholder for Josue Petit. If anyone knows where his grave is, please contact me. If his burial location can be determined it will be properly adjusted.

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