{"id":2609,"date":"2025-06-23T14:58:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pettitresearch.com\/familyhistory\/?p=2609"},"modified":"2025-07-05T23:48:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T23:48:42","slug":"analyzing-an-old-joshua-pettit-family-record-found-in-gilmer-co-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pettitresearch.com\/familyhistory\/2025\/06\/23\/analyzing-an-old-joshua-pettit-family-record-found-in-gilmer-co-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyzing an Old Joshua Pettit Family Record Found in Gilmer Co., GA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

This old Pettit family record from Gilmer County, GA begins with the families of Joshua and Rachel Pettit and William and Elizabeth Poole of Spartanburg County, SC.\u00a0 Though we do not know for certain, the evidence suggests this record was written down by someone in the family of Rev. John Fulton Pettit sometime shortly after May 21, 1898.\u00a0 John was born in Rutherford County, NC in 1837.\u00a0 He was the son of Henry Pettit Jr and Anna Mooney and the great grandson of Joshua and Rachel Pettit of Spartanburg Co., SC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

History of the Document<\/h2>\n

The Pettit Research Project<\/a> came into possession of this document on March 26, 2025.\u00a0 This record was a surprise gift donated by Margaret Peters.<\/p>\n

Quick Facts<\/h2>\n

The dimension of this paper are huge, measuring 42″ by 21″.<\/p>\n

The document was originally written in ink. Later additions were made by at least one other person with different handwriting in pencil.<\/p>\n

The most recent date written in ink is May 21, 1898, which is the marriage of George F. Pettit and Bessie M. Robinson.<\/p>\n

The document traces the ancestry of the Pettit family as well as the Griffith family.\u00a0 This would be the families of John Fulton Pettit and Rebekah Griffith.\u00a0 This indicates it was probably written by someone in the John Fulton Pettit family, perhaps John himself or George F.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Peters did not know for certain but she believes George F. Pettit created this family record. He was also the author of\u00a0 an Old Story About Gilmer Co, GA Pettit Pioneers and Other Families which was covered in a previous article<\/a>.\u00a0 Mr. Peters also had an original copy of this typed by George F. Pettit.<\/p>\n

The document was in the possession of descendants of George F. Pettit’s daughter Ruth and was donated to The Pettit Research Project<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>\n

The oldest generations recorded are Joshua and Rachel Pettit, William and Elizabeth Poole, and Stephen Griffith and Sally Walker.<\/p>\n

The youngest generation includes the children of John Fulton Pettit and Rebekah Griffith.<\/p>\n

Full Color Scans<\/h2>\n

Below are high resolution color copies of the record.\u00a0 Click the image to enlarge.<\/p>\n

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A New Mystery -Rachel Moody Pettit?<\/h2>\n

Joshua Pettit’s (1734) wife’s name was Rachel.\u00a0 There has been considerable debate among researchers as to the identify of her maiden name.\u00a0 Some say Monroe, others Valentine, others insist there is no evidence of either.\u00a0 This old family record has a maiden name for Rachel that was not on anyone’s radar.\u00a0 This record originally had her first name followed by a dash indicating the author did not know her maiden name.\u00a0 A later addition in pencil, however, has the name “Moody” born about 1740.\u00a0 How seriously we should take this penciled in addition is anyone’s guess but it is something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

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Transcription<\/h2>\n

Below is a transcription of the family record.\u00a0 Items listed in blue italics<\/em> with an asterisks<\/span> indicate later additions made in pencil.<\/p>\n

Front Page<\/h4>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/td>\nBirth<\/strong><\/td>\nDeath <\/strong><\/td>\nHusband or Wife<\/strong><\/td>\nBirth<\/strong><\/td>\nDeath <\/strong><\/td>\nMarried<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joshua Pettit<\/td>\nAbt 1737<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRachel —- Moody<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\nAbt 1740<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
William Pool<\/td>\n1742<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\n<\/td>\nElizabeth<\/td>\n1744<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Henry Pettit<\/td>\nJan 22, 1763<\/td>\nAbout 1839<\/td>\nAnna Pool<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFeb 7, 1783<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
David Moony<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMary Dayton<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ben. Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPolly<\/em><\/span>* Reed<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Walker<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSallie<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
William Pettit<\/td>\nApr 21, 1784<\/td>\nDec 16, 1785<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarah Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAbram Toney<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Henry Pettit<\/td>\nJan 25, 1790<\/td>\nMay 3, 1858<\/td>\nAnna Moony<\/td>\nDec 16, 1796<\/td>\nDec 14, 1871<\/td>\nDec 14, 1815<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mary Ann Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nElijah Pool<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rebecca Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nWilliam Street<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elizabeth Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSolomon Moony<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hannah Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThos McDaniel<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anna Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAsa Moony<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nElanor Moony<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Susanna Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nJohn Walker<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elijah Pettit<\/td>\nAug 29, 1817<\/td>\nFeb 14, 1812<\/td>\nMargaret E. Osborn<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSun Jan 27, 1839<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barbara Pettit<\/td>\nOct 1m 1819<\/td>\nDate unknown<\/td>\nDaniel R Miller<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSun Mch 13, 1842<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Pettit (Sr)<\/td>\nJan 11, 1822<\/td>\nJune 3, 1824<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Henry Pettit<\/td>\nFeb 6, 1824<\/td>\nMch 22, 1847<\/td>\nLavina Pence<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSun Aug 3, 1846<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Missouri Pettit<\/td>\nJan 14, 1826<\/td>\nIn Ky. About 1870<\/td>\nAdolphus E. Allison<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSun Feb 25, 1844<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
William D. Pettit<\/td>\nFeb 19, 1825<\/td>\nJan 30, 1849<\/td>\nElizabeth D. Sercy<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSun July 11, 1847<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dead Born Son<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eleanor Pettit<\/td>\nOct 13, 1831<\/td>\n<\/td>\nIsaac N. Walker<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThurs. June 26, 1856<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
George W Pettit<\/td>\nMay 6, 1834<\/td>\nOct 7, 1891<\/td>\nEliza C Hudson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThurs. Nov 22, 1855<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarah Pettit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEsquire Crane,<\/p>\n

Chas Phillippi<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThurs Apr 27, 1854<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John F. Pettit<\/td>\nFeb 27, 1837<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRebecca Griffith,<\/p>\n

Martha E Harris<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSun Spet 4, 1859<\/p>\n

Mon Sept 21, 1874<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ann Pettit<\/td>\nJan 29, 1839<\/td>\n<\/td>\nJas L Holden<\/td>\nJuly 14 1837<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joshua C. Pettit<\/td>\nJuly 28, 1841<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSusan C. Smith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stephen Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nGranny King<\/em><\/span>*<\/p>\n

Sallie Walker<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/em><\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elizabeth Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTisdale Spencer<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
William K Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEsther Wikel<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mary Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPhilip Robins<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benj. Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarah Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRichard Cox<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eda Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMark Pickett<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rebecca Griffth<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFeb 6, 1874<\/td>\nJohn F. Pettit<\/td>\nFeb 27, 1837<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSept 4, 1859<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asa R. Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNancy Wikel<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Back Page<\/h4>\n
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Name<\/strong><\/td>\nBirth<\/strong><\/td>\nDeath<\/strong><\/td>\nHusband or Wife<\/strong><\/td>\nBirth<\/strong><\/td>\nDeath<\/strong><\/td>\nMarried<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tabitha Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPhilip Robins<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jane Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\nApr. 1859<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lou Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stephen Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thos Gfiffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matilda Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adaline Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Julia Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hannah Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One Dead<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caroline Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Griffith<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elijah W Pettit<\/td>\nOct 23, 1860<\/td>\nJan 19, 1891<\/td>\nLucy Bradley<\/td>\nOct 1863<\/span>*<\/em><\/td>\n<\/td>\nMch 6, 1881<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Henry B Pettit<\/td>\n(Twins)<\/p>\n

\u2018 \u2018 \u2018<\/td>\n

Oct 27, 1860<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nDec 29, 1885<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarah A Pettit<\/td>\nDec 8, 1861<\/td>\n<\/td>\nWm A\u00a0 Simmons<\/td>\nOct 23, 1861<\/td>\n<\/td>\nDec 29, 1885<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stephen F. Pettit<\/td>\nJune 27, 1863<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEliza J Hudson<\/td>\nOct 1859<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\n<\/td>\nDec 25, 1884<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mary J Pettit<\/td>\nMch 14, 1865<\/td>\nOct 23, 1878<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noah W Pettit<\/td>\nDec 7, 1866<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTexie Burke<\/td>\nDec 27, 1870<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAug 16, 1893<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Martha R Pettit<\/td>\nDec 28, 1868<\/td>\nApr 13, 1878<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
George F. Pettit<\/td>\nMch 25, 1870<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBessie M. Robinson<\/td>\nOct 22, 1879<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMay 21, 1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joshua B Pettit<\/td>\n(twins)<\/p>\n

\u2018 \u2018 \u2018<\/td>\n

July 9, 1870<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Margaret T Pettit<\/td>\nAug 4, 1872<\/td>\n<\/td>\nJas. E. Kell<\/td>\nOct \u2013 1872<\/em><\/span>*<\/td>\n<\/td>\nJan. 18, 1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baby<\/td>\nFeb 6, 1874<\/td>\nFeb 6, 1874<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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