Generation Three
7. JOHN3 HITT (281) (John2, Peter1)7 was born before 1743 at Prince William Co., Virginia. He
married Sarah (--?--) (402). He died on 27 May 1805 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.
He from the records of Earl J. Hitt 02 jan 1999 posted on the internet. {#13}1. John HITT Jr.[1]
was born before 1743 in Prince William County, Virginia. He died about 1805 in Fauquier
County, Virginia. In 1761, John Hitt, Jr. was a member of the Fauquier County Militia in the
French and Indian War and a muster list shows him present for muster in 1761.(Virginia
Magazine of History & Biography, Vol 7, pp 305-6). Therefore, in 1761 he was at least 18 years
of age. John, Jr. was listed in the 1770 and 1777 Rent Rolls for Fauquier County, Virginia, with
53 acres of land. The 1783 through 1786 land taxes list John as owning 50 acres of land, and the
1788 through 1793 land taxes list him with 144 acres of land. In 1792 he is listed with 37.5 acres
of land which he purchased from Russell. John Hitt, Jr. appears in the 1800 Tax List for
Culpeper County, Virginia, District of David Brown. (Virginia Magazine of History and
Biography, Vol 62, No. 1, January 1954, p. 124). From 1786 to 1810, the Fauquier County
tithables list at various times the following sons of John: Elijah, James, Jesse, John, Nathan, and
William (for details see Germanna Record No. 1, p.17-18). On 9 December 1802, William
Briggs and Sarah his wife of Stafford County deeded to John Hitt of Fauquier County, for 150.00
lbs, 169 acres of land granted to Briggs by Arthur Morison and wife January 31, 1798. The land
was S/S of Hedgeman River and adjacent to David Briggs. Witnesses: Elizabeth Hitt, Jesse Hitt,
and Elisha Curtis. (Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book X, p. 226). Elizabeth and Jesse Hitt
were the children of John Hitt and Elisha Curtis was John's son-in-law who married daughter
Sarah Hitt. One reference gives John's age as 64 when he died. It is believed that John died
without a will, however, his estate was appraised on May 27, 1805. The account of the sales of
his estate lists the following purchasers: John Kemper, Elijah Hitt, Nathan Hitt, Charles Scott,
Jesse Hitt, John Casey, William Hitt, John Hitt, Elisha Curtis, Elizabeth Hitt, Susannah Hitt,
William Bell, Martin Hitt, Francis James, and Isaac Campbell. (Fauquier County, Virginia Will
Book 4, p. 101, 103). Elijah, Nathan, Jesse, William, John, Elizabeth, and Susannah Hitt were his
children, and Elisha Curtis was his son-in-law, husband of his daughter Sarah. After John's
death, his three eldest sons were each named as guardians of one of his youngest children: John
guardian of Susannah, Nathan guardian of Stephen, and Elijah guardian of Elizabeth. (Fauquier
County Virginia Guardian Bonds 1759-1871; Gott.) Sarah ???? died about 1810, however, Sarah
survived her husband and can last be found in the tithables in 1809. {#13}{#13}.
Children of John3 Hitt (281) and Sarah (--?--) (402) were as follows:
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i. ELIZABETH4 (3014) died.
Reference: 3035.
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ii. ELIJAH (3009)8,9 was born circa 1765. He died before 24 Mar 1829 at Fauquier
Co., Virginia.
Reference: 3030. He Elija was an independent tithable in 1786 which indicates his birth
about 1765. Elijah appers with his brother, Nathan, in the 1800 Tax list for Culpeper Co.,
Va., District of David Brown. He is listed as owning one horse (Virginia Magazine of
History and Biography, Vol 62, no 1. jan 1954 p.124). Elijah never married. He lived
with his brother Nathan Hitt in Warrentowne, Virginia. his will was dated jan 31, 1829
and was probated march 24, 1829. ' Note came fron records of Earl J. Hitt.'
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iii. NATHAN (444)10,11 was born circa 1767. He died.
Reference: 463. He Nathan listed as a tithable in his father's family in 1788 which
indicates his birth about 1767. Nathan appears with his brother, Elijah, in the 1800 Tax
List for Culpeper County, Virginia, District of David Brown. He is listed as owning one
horse (Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol 62, No. 1, January 1954, p.
124). Nathan never married. He lived with his brother Elijah at Warrentown, Virginia. He
was still living in Fauquier County in 1824. He left his money to his nephews, Dudley
David, John R., and Steptoe; all children of John Hitt. ' Note from records of Earl J. Hitt.'
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iv. JOHN (525) was born in 1771 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He married Sanai
'Sinah' James (3053) on 25 Dec 1791 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He died before 17 Dec
1881 at Culpeper Co., Virginia.
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v. JAMES WILLIAM (3015) was born in 1774.
Reference: 3036.
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vi. SARAH (3010) was born in 1777. She died.
Reference: 3031.
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vii. JESSE (3011) was born in 1780.
Reference: 3032.
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19. viii. WILLIAM (3012), born 17 Oct 1784 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married
Elizabeth Bailey (6434).
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20. ix. STEPHEN (524), born 1788; married Hannah Bailey (529); married Sarah
Low (526).
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x. SUSANNAH (ROSANNA) (3013) was born in 1791. She died.
Reference: 3034.
8. PETER3 HITT (6048) (John2, Peter1) was born in 1756 at Prince William Co., Virginia. He
married Hannah (--?--) (271) in Apr 1783 at Turkey Run Church, Fauguier Co., Virginia. He
died on 31 Aug 1802 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.
He Some reachers Question who Peters father was. Maurice R. Hitt Jr.C.G. States: 'There has
been some question as to which family this Peter belongs. Some have it that he was the son of
Harmon Hitt. But there is little doubt, given the evidence found thus far, that he was the son of
John Hitt.' * *
Hannah in her affidavit for a war pension states: 'that she was married in Turkey Run Church in
the County of Fauquier,by old Parson Craig,and hath lived in said County ever since.' He left a
will and names all the children except the 10th whom Hannah was carrying at the time the will
was written. The witnesses to Peter's will were Arthur Gladstone and Mary Shaw (she was his
mother,and second wife of his father, John, who later married John Shaw in 1791). Arthur
Gladstone was Peter's brother-in-law, having married,in 1786,to Susannah Hitt. He enlisted in
Fauquier Co.,VA. for three years under Capt. Elias Edmunds and fought at Camden under Baron
DeKalb. During the battle of Camden,SC,( Aug 1780) He was captured and made a prisoner. He
was wounded by a cavalry charge having been slashed by a sword on each arm and side. He was
after wards exchanged and served to the end of the war. Hannah was living at Leeds
Manor,Fauquier Co.,VA. in 1841. She received a pension in 1843. * *
Note from the records of Gordon Grant Lane. Peter was known as 'Peter on the River' Peter was
the eldest son of Mary and recived one-third of his fathers estate at the time of his mother's
dowry. He was known as Peter of Turkey Run and left his will which named his children. It was
written Febuary 13,1802 and is recored in Will book 3,p.369. * *
Date: Wednesday, July 28, 1999 You might be interested to learn also that a group of Hitt desc.
(variously connected) met earlier this month to install a US govt. tombstone marker for Peter
Hitt, at the small family graveyard where Peter Hitt raised his family. The new stone joins the
original one, placed by his family, with a still fine inscription on it, AND an SAR marker that
was placed a few years ago. We are working on clearing the entire graveyard (which had been
totally overgrown) and will fence it so it can be maintained. The present owner of the property
(no relation) has been very cooperative. Hannah (James) Hitt is also buried here but (so far as we
know) none of the children were. The Hitt log cabin is still standing tho not in reconstructable
condition. One sheltered side seems almost new, tho. The farm (no longer farmed) is located on
the north side of the Rappahanock River where it is crossed by Rt.645. Rte. 645 goes north from
just west of Amissville, Va. The graveyard is at the top of a hill on the right side of the road; an
overgrown lane goes off the road just after the bridge. If you are ever out this way, you might
want to visit. Myles Johnson
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1. The 1840 Federal Census for Leeds Twp., Fauquier County, Virginia lists Hannah Hitt as
head of household and with 1 male 10-15 and 1 female 70-80 (Most likely Hannah). The
identity of the young male is unknown.
2. In 1841, Hannah was living at Leeds Manor, Fauquier County, Virginia, on land left to her by
her husband.
3. In 1843, She received a revolutionary war pension granted for Peter Hitt's service. When she
made her affidavit for the pension, she stated: ". . . that she was married in Turkey Run
Church, in the County of Fauquier, by old Parson Craig, and hath lived in the said county ever
since."
Notes 1-3 are from Earl Hitt
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Aug 1802; WILL
In the name of God Amen. I Peter Hitt of the County of Fauquier being sick and weak in body
but of sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the
uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly Estate as it hath
pleased God to bless me with. 1st Item I lend to my beloved wife Hannah Hitt all my Estate both
real and personal during her widowhood but if she should marry it is my desire so soon as she
does that my estate shall then be divided and one third part of it lent to her during her natural life.
2nd Item. It is my desire that if my beloved wife should marry that so soon as she does that the
remaining two thirds of my Estate(yet undevised) should be equally divided amongst my
children, viz, Presly Hitt, Harrison Hitt, Alexander Hitt, Mary Hitt, Susannah Hitt, Thaddeus
Hitt, Nancy Hitt, Fanny Hitt, Elizabeth Hitt, also the child my beloved wife is now great with.
3rd Item. It is my desire that the one third part of my estate which I lent to my beloved wife
Hannah Hitt during her life provided she marrys again should be Equally divided amongst the
above named children at her death.
4th Item. It is my desire that if my beloved wife Hannah Hitt should not marry again my estate is
not to be divided until her death and then to be equally divided as above directed. And, lastly I
do hereby constitute my beloved wife Hannah Hitt executrix with my son Presly Hitt and Gabriel
Green of the county of Culpeper, Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking
all other and former wills or testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the Seventeenth day of August in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and two.
Signed sealed and published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above
named Peter Hitt. In presence of us. Sarah Ann Green, Arthur Gladston, Mary Shaw.
Signed Peter Hitt
At a court held for Faquier County the 25th Day of October 1802
This will was proved by the oath of Arthur Gladston a witness thereto and ordered to be certified.
And at a court held for the said County the 25th day of July 1803. The same was further proved
by the oath of Mary Shaw, another witness thereto and ordered to be Recorded and on the motion
of Hannah Hitt and Presly Hitt, two of the executors therein named who made oath and together
with John Hitt and John Kemper their security entered into and acknowledged bond in the
penalty of two thousand dollars. Conditioned as the law directs. Certificate is granted them for
obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste F. Brooke, DC
WILL Fauquier County, Virginia Will Book 3, page 440-441.
Children of Peter3 Hitt (6048) and Hannah (--?--) (271) were as follows:

21. i. PRESLEY RUSSELL4 (6049), born 6 Apr 1784 at Fauquier Co., Virginia;
married Asenath Cotenay Smoote (2719).
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22. ii. HARRISON CHURCHILL (6050), born 30 Sep 1785 at Fauquier Co.,
Virginia; married Sarah 'Salley' Weaver (2776).
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23. iii. ALEXANDER (6051), born 19 Feb 1787 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married
Susannah Worrel (258).
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iv. MARY (6052) was born on 8 Feb 1789 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. She married
Taliaferro Anderson (272) on 13 Jan 1807 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. She died.
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24. v. SUSANNAH PORTER (6053), born 11 Jan 1792; married Thomas Palmer
(3059).
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25. vi. THADDEUS N. (6054), born 19 Nov 1793; married Rebecca K. Brown
(3058).
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26. vii. NANCY (6055), born 31 Jan 1796 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married
Alexander'Elzea' Anderson (273).
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viii. FRANCES D. (6056) was born on 6 Aug 1798 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. She
married James Freeman (274) on 28 Jan 1822. She died.
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27. ix. ELIZABETH (6057), born 16 Nov 1800; married Thomas Smoote (2774).
28. x. HANNAH (6064), born 11 Dec 1802 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married
Humphery Hopper (4088).
9. AARON3 HITT (277) (John2, Peter1) was born in 1765. He married Catherine Holtzclaw
(306) on 3 Jan 1791. He died on 1 Sep 1854 at Masion Co., Kentuckey.
Reference: 290.
Children of Aaron3 Hitt (277) and Catherine Holtzclaw (306) were as follows:

i. .
(--?--)4 (3421). Reference: 3443.
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ii. SUSAN (3422) died.
Reference: 3444.
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29. iii. ELKANNA (3423), married Mary (--?--) (3424).
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30. iv. MALINDA (307), born 1791; married Charles Donovan (3406).
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31. v. THOMPSON (308), born 1793; married Elizabeth Betsy Douglas (3046).
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vi. NANCY (309) was born in 1797. She married John Bratton (3414) on 7 Feb
1818 at Mason Co., Kentucky. She died.
She was also known as BRATTON (309). Reference: 328.
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32. vii. WILLIAM (3063), born 26 Jul 1797; married Mary Elizabeth Watson (3391);
married Nancy Watson (7730).
33. viii. CATHERINE (310), born circa 1800; married George Robb (3415).
34. ix. MELVINA (3425), born 17 May 1812 at Mason, Kentuckey; married Aaron
Boggs (6329).
10. PETER3 HITT (3698) (Joseph2, Peter1) was born circa 1745. He married Mary Shaw (6794).
He died circa 1806 at Laurens Co., South Carolina.
He Peter was the first Hitt to buy land in Laurens Co. S.C. He bought 185 acres in November
1785 from Samuel Eakins. In June 1785, Peter sold 140 acres of land in Halifax Co. Va to
George Wiley, prior to moving to S.C., therefore, he must have moved to S.C. in the summer of
1785. Peter died intestate and on 3 February 1806 , Mary,his wife, consented to the appointment
of her sons David and Thomsas as administrators of Peter's estate. In her consent Mary listed her
children and appointed Lazarus Hitt, her brother-in-law, bondsman. When the 1810 Federal
Census was taken, it is believed that Mary was living with her son Larkin in Laurens Co.
Children of Peter3 Hitt (3698) and Mary Shaw (6794) were as follows:
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i. THOMAS4 (6795).
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ii. ELIZABETH (6800).
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iii. BENJAMIN (6798).
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35. iv. DAVID (6797), born circa 1776 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married Jane Meek
(6801).
v. ABNER (6796) was born circa 1783.
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vi. LARKIN (6799) was born circa 1785.
11. LAZARUS3 HITT (3699) (Joseph2, Peter1) was born circa 1750. He married Elizabeth (--?--)
(3832). He married Agnes Martin (3833) circa 1772 at Virginia. He died on 2 Aug 1823 at
Laurens Co., South Carolina.
He During the American Revolution, Lazarus a merchant in Fauquier Co., furnished supplies to
the Revolutionary Army. After the Revolution, about 1785, Lazarus and his family moved to
Laurens Co. S.C. where he is found in the 1790 Federal Census with 2 males over 16 yrs.,4
males under 16 yrs., 4 females and no slaves. In December 1793, he sold 100 acres of land
located on the waters of the Saluda River and on the north side of Banks Creek. He purchased 80
acres of land on Cane Creek from John Riley in December 1798.
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Notes from Earl J. Hitt data base:
1. During the American Revolution, Lazarus was a merchant in Fauquier County, Virginia. He
furnished supplies to the Revolutionary Army.
2. In 1777 and 1778 Lazarus Hitt paid Tithes in Fauquier County, Virginia on his own
household. He is listed on the tax lists, for personal property but no land, as follows: 1782, one
horse and two cows; 1783, two horses and four cows; and in 1784, two horses.
3. In about 1785, Lazarus and his family moved to Laurens County, South Carolina where he is
found in the 1790 Federal Census for Laurens County with 2 males over 16 years, 4 males
under 16 years, 4 females, and no slaves.
4. The 1800 Federal Census for Laurens County also lists Lazarus Hitt as head of houselhold
with 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1
female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, and 1 female over 45.
5. In December 1793, he sold 100 acres of land located on the waters of the Saluda River and on
the north side of Banks Creek. He purchased 80 acres of land on Cane Creek from John Riley
in December 1798.105
6. Lazarus was found in the Bethabara Church, Bethel Baptist Association, records in 1802 as
the "other messenger to the Association", other than the pastor. Lazarus was most likely a lay
preacher, and was very active in the Baptist Church in Laurens County.
Lazarus wrote his will in 1823 and it is recorded in Laurens County.106.
Children of Lazarus3 Hitt (3699) and Elizabeth (--?--) (3832) are:
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i. .
EVE4 (3834). Reference: 3857.
Children of Lazarus3 Hitt (3699) and Agnes Martin (3833) were as follows:
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i. .
HENRY4 (3835). Reference: 3858.
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ii. .
JESSE (3836). Reference: 3859.
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iii. .
(--?--) (3840). Reference: 3863.
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iv. .
SARAH (3838). Reference: 3861.
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v. .
RUBIN (3839). Reference: 3862.
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vi. .
BENJAMIN (3841). Reference: 3864.
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36. vii. JOHN (3837), born circa 1777 at Fauquier Co., Virginia; married Sarah
Frances Ball (6557).
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37. viii. BENJAMIN B. (6562), born 15 Aug 1786 at Laurens Co., South Carolina;
married Amelia Rushing (6561).
12. JOHN3 HITT (2453) (Joseph2, Peter1)12,13,14 was born before 1773 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.
He married Lurana Kabler (3441), daughter of William Kabler (3790). He married Frances
Holtclaw (3788) on 25 Nov 1793 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He died before 16 May 1836 at
Culpeper Co. Virginia.
He John served in the Fauquier Co. Militia with his father in 1761, in Capt. William Edmond's
Company in the French and Indian War. John and his brother, Peter, served in the 9th Regiment
fo the Pennsylvania Continental Line. The Pennsylvania Archives, fifth series, vol. iv,
Continental Line, The Invalid Regiment, June 20, 1777-1783, Harrisburg PA. 1906 lists all
soldiers who received depreciation pay for services in the war. In the same book,'A return of the
officers and men bleonging to the PA line in the Invalid Reg't from June 1777 to Nov. 15, 1784
is John Hitt, sick, present. Again, same reference;page 98. A return of the officers and men
belonging to PA Line In the Invalid Reg't from June 1777 to Nove. 15, 1784;John Hitt-Cm'd
Mar.'83 end'd Nov. '83. {#13}John Hitt's will was dated 11 March 1836 and was probated 16
May 1836. The will mentions his wife Luranna and children:daughters Elizabeth Jeffrice and
Miriam Smith, sons Joel, Joab, James, and John. The will appoints Joab as executor.
Children of John3 Hitt (2453) and Lurana Kabler (3441) are:

i. .
JOHN4 (3453). Reference: 3475.
Children of John3 Hitt (2453) and Frances Holtclaw (3788) were as follows:
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i. .
JOAB4 (3451). Reference: 3473.
38. ii. JAMES (3452), married Frances Reynolds (3784).
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iii. MARIAM (3450) married (--?--) Smith (3785).
She was also known as SMITH (3450). Reference: 3472.
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iv. ELIZABETH (3449) died.
Reference: 3471.
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v. JOB (3789) was born at Culpeper Co., Virginia. He died at Culpeper Co.,
Virginia; Job is not mentioned in his fathers will , nor in the Chancery Court Case of the
heirs of John Hitt, John's son and Executor. It is believed that Job died as an infant.
Reference: 3812.
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39. vi. JOEL (3442), born circa 1798 at Culpeper Co., Virginia; married Nancy
Vaughan (3443); married Nancy Brown (3461).
13. JOSEPH3 HITT JR. (2773) (Joseph2, Peter1) was born circa 1775. He married Unknown (--?-) (2805). He died before 21 Feb 1826 at Culpeper Co., Virginia.
Reference: 2794. He Notes for JOSEPH HITT, JR.: He came to Culpeper Co. VA about 1790
and lived there until his death. He is listed in the Culpeper tithables after 1790. Joseph could not
probably read or write English as on January 21, 1778 he witnessed a will for Bromfill Long by
signing with his mark. {#13}Joseph patented land in Culpeper Co.'Joseph Hitt assignee of
French Strother assignee of William Thompson heir at law to Rev. John Thompson de'd 1 50 a (9
Feb. 1747) in Culpeper Co. in Great Fork of Rappanhannock River. adj. said Thomson, Samuel
Coleman, 14, March 1798. (Inclosed F. Strother 10 May 1798) {#13}A Joseph Hitt appears in
the 1800 Tax List for Culpeper Co. VA. District of David Brown. He is listed as owning 3
horses. this listing could also be for Joseph Hitt's son Joseph Hitt III. The 1820 Federal
Census,page 78 lists Joseph, age 45+ and his wife age 45+. {#13}The will of Joseph Hitt Jr. was
written on November 2, 1825 and proved on February 21, 1826. Joseph's wife must have died
before he made his will as there is not mention of her in his will. This will does list as his heirs:
Son William, John, Joseph, James, daughters Peggy Vaughn(Baughn) and Mary Barnes. His
third daughter died before the will was written. Among the purchasers at Joseph's estate sale,
March 3, 1826, were the following:Joseph, William,John,Sr. Peter, Joel, James,Sr. Marshall and
James Hitt Jr. {#13}There is much confusion over the children of Joseph Sr. and Joseph Jr. For
this record the children of Joseph Hitt, Jr. are based upon his will and Federal Census. The
identify of the Hitts in attendance at the Joseph Hitt,Jr. estate sale are believed to be related as
follows: Joseph Hitt was most likely the son of Joseph Jr., and he is identified in this family
record as Joseph III. Marshall and Peter Hitt are believed to be grandsons of Joseph Jr., and the
sons of Joseph Hitt III.(Joseph,Jr. had a brother named Peter but he died before Joseph Jr.) James
and William are also believed to have been the sons of Joseph, Jr. Joel was a nephew of Joseph
Jr.;the son of his brother John. The John Sr., listed at the estate could have been Joseph, Jr.'s
brother or his son, as both were still living at the time. James, Jr. remains unidentified.
{#13}Joseph was married but his wife's name was unknown. Joseph and his wife had 7 children.
{#13}.
Children of Joseph3 Hitt Jr. (2773) and Unknown (--?--) (2805) were as follows:
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40. i. WILLIAM4 (3708), married Mary 'Polly' Aylor (3842).
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ii. ELIZABETH (3704) was born in 1770 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.
She was also known as BETSY (3704). Reference: 3726.
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iii. JOHN (3705) was born in 1773 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.
Reference: 3727.
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41. iv. JOSEPH (3437), born after 1775 at Culpeper Co., Virginia; married Rhoda
Marshall (3438).
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v. MARY (3706) was born in 1780 at Culpeper Co., Virginia.
Reference: 3728.
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vi. MARGARET (3707) was born in 1782 at Culpeper Co., Virginia. She died on 9
May 1868 at Fayette Co., Ohio.
She was also known as PEGGY (3707). Reference: 3729.
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vii. JAMES (3709) was born before 1790.
Reference: 3731. He The will of Joseph Hitt, Jr. identifies James as a son and heir. James
Hitt is listed in the 1840 Federal Census for Culpeper Co. This listing shows the
household as 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10 yrs.,2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20 yrs., 1 male
50-60 yrs., 2 females under 5 yrs. 1 female 5-10 yrs., 2 females 10-15 yrs., 1 female 3040 yrs. old. It is believed that the family moved away from Culpeper Co. before the 1850
Federal Census was taken. {#13}{#13}.
14. JOHN3 HITT (340) (Henry2, Peter1) was born on 8 Jan 1759 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He
married Frances 'Franky' Banks (2733) on 21 Jan 1782 at Halifax Co., Virginia. He died on 2
Nov 1839 at Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri, at age 80.
He The following notes come from the Records of 'Earl J. Hitt' of Chesterfield, Missouri:
{#13}{#13}1. John HITT[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8] was born on 8 Jan 1759 in Fauquier County,
Virginia.9 He died on 2 Nov 1839 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He was buried in Cape
Girardeau County, Missouri. John Hitt Cemetery. John Hitt was a revolutionary soldier and on or
about 28 March 1833 he made application for a pension (Cape Girardeau County, Book D, page
332). John also served in the South Carolina Militia under Col. Anderson. On 14 June 1833 John
filed an indenture in favor of his son John, Jr. leaving him all his farm animals and personal
property (Cape Girardeau County, Book H, page 130). It is believed that John and Frances
moved to South Carolina about 1785 before the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth. The 1790
Census for South Carolina shows a John Hitt in the 96th District with 2 males over 16, 4 males
under 16 and five females. They moved to Washington County, Georgia, where John and his
son, William, entered the Georgia Land Lottery in 1805, but neither was awarded any land. To
be eligible for the lottery, they were required to have lived in Georgia for at least a year. John
was a Baptist and there are several notes in the Bethlehem Church minutes concerning John and
Franky in 1803 and 1804. (Bethlehem Church at Warthen, Washington County, Georgia).{#13}
Then, in about 1806, John and Franky sold their land in Georgia to John Banks, Franky's brother,
and moved on to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. (The Hitts traveled with a group to Missouri;
that group including: William and Charity Matthews, John and Nancy Sheppard, Thomas and
Jane English, and Catherine Anderson; See Bock Book) On 19 July 1806, John and Frances Hitt
joined with Rev. David Green, George Lawrence and Henry Codkerham, deacons, and with a
group of other Baptist residents to organize a Baptist church called 'Bethel.' (First permanent
Protestant Church to be established west of the Mississippi River) The church ceased to function
in about 1868. (History of Old Bethel Church, Mrs. Edgar Bock). Many of John and Frances'
children were also members of the Bethel Church. On 24 October 1906, the Missouri Baptist
General Association erected a monument at the Old Bethel Cemetery. The inscription on the
monument reads: 'Old Bethel Baptist Church, the first permanent non-Catholic church west of
the Mississippi River. Constituted July 19, 1906 with these members: Thomas English, Leaunde
Green, Jane English, Agnes Ballou, Thomas Bull, Edward Spears, Anderson Rodgers, John Hitt,
Clara Abernathy, Catherine Anderson, Rebecca Randol, Francis Hitt, William Mathews. The
Missouri Baptist General Association commemorated with a celebration and the erection of this
monument Oct. 24, 1906.' The Old Bethel Cemetery is located in Cape Girardeau County,
Missouri; 3 miles south, slightly east of Jackson, and a mile west of Hwy. 25, on the farm of
William A. Lowes. John appears in the 1829 Tax List for Cape Girardeau as the present claimant
on 225 acres of land (original Patentee, Daniel Doigin); and as present claimant on 200 acres of
land for which James Cox was the original claimant. {#13}Before John died he deeded his land
to his sons. On 5 October 1819, he deeded to his son John Hitt, Jr. 255 acres of land, 'in
consideration of the natural love and affection for my son John Hitt, Jr.'.(Cape Girardeau County,
Missouri, Land Records, Jackson, Missouri, Deed Book E, pp 113/14). On 17 August 1827, 'in
consideration of the natural affection I have to my beloved son Henry Hitt of Cape Girardeau
County, I give all the plantation I now live on containing two hundred and seventeen acres, to
revert and descend to him at my death'. (Deed Book G, p. 162). On 29 June 1819, John and
Frances Hitt deeded five acres to their son-in-law, James Cox, Jr., for the sum of twenty-five
cents. (Deed Book E, pp 59/60). On 14 June 1833, John conveyed all his personal property to his
son John Hitt, Jr. (Deed Book H, pp. 129-130). John evidently felt that a will was not required of
him since he had deeded all his land and personal property to his sons during his lifetime.
{#13}John and Frances are both buried in the John Hitt Cemetery at Cape Girardeau. {#13}John
Hitt's obituary can be found on page 53 in the Old Bethel Baptist Church minutes. Franky's
obituary can be found on page 65 of the minutes. On 9 November 1839 the following note
appears in the minutes of the Bethel Baptist Church near Jackson, Cape Girardeau County,
Missouri: Church conference opened by prayer and proceeded to business. Resolved that a
biographical sketch of the life of Bros. Jno. Hitt, deceased be placed in the Church Book. The
Bethel Church unanimously agreed in a resolution that a biographical sketch of the life and
conversation of their Decd. Bros. John Hitt be placed in the Church Book and a memorial of
departed worth. 'John Hitt from the best information we can obtain, has been a member of the
Baptist Church near 50 years all of which time we have reason to believe has never once
swerved from his profession, but has been a very orderly and an exemplary Christian, showing
the reality of his profession although confined to his home for a long time. Yet he was extremely
patient under all his affection. He departed this life Nov. 2, 1839. Firmly fixed in the faith he had
lived in. In the 80th year of his useful life.' {#13}{#13}Note: B. C. Holtzclaw (Germanna
Record No. 5) wrote that John, the son of Joseph Hitt, Jr., who married Frances Holtzclaw
moved to Cape Girardeau, lived, died and is buried there. This is incorrect. Holtzclaw listing of
John and Frances (Banks) Hitt's children is also incorrect, although all the Hitts were from the
Cape Girardeau, Missouri area. Holtzclaw cited mostly the grandchildren of John and Frances
(Banks) Hitt. John was married to Frances 'Franky' BANKS (daughter of Gerard BANKS Jr. and
Frances BRUCE) on 21 Jan 1782 in Halifax County, Virginia.[10] Frances 'Franky'
BANKS[6,11,8] was born on 8 Sep 1763 in Halifax County, Virginia. She died on 17 May 1852
in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. She was buried in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The
1850 Census for Cape Girardeau County, Missouri lists Frances living with her daughter, Mary,
and her husband John Randol. She gave her age as 87 born in Virginia. Frances died at the home
of her daughter, Mary. On 13 November 1852 the following note was made in the Church Book
of the Bethel Baptist Church: 'Sister Frans Hitt departed this life the 17 day of May A.D. 1852,
she was born Sept. 8, 1763, and was baptized by Bro. Joseph Baker in 1804 in the state of
Georgia, Washington County, in Bethel Church, she move from Georgia to Missouri, Cape
Girardeau County and was received by letter into the Bethel Church A.D. 1806. Making in all an
orderly member of the regular Baptist Church forty eight years.' {#13}SOURCES Apply only to
the above note of Earl J. Hitt {#13}{#13}[1] Beatrice Myers & Vada Phillips. Hitt Highlights,
Supplement to Benjamin Hitt & Nancy Curnal, their Antecedents and Descendants. Private
Publication, 10 Aug 1987. Copy at Memorial Foundation Library, Germanna Community
College. {#13}[2] Ruby Cox Eddleman; copyright 1983. The Cox-Bates Family and Related
Families; Allen, Kincaid, Hitt, Banks, Holtzclaw, Bruce, Echols, Hicks, Royall, Fleming,
Starnes, Povall, Miller, Pannill, Simmons, and others. Robert E. Parkin; Genealogical R&D
Research & Productions, 661 Clayton Road, Suite 1B, St. Louis, MO 63117; 1983.{#13} [3]
Compiled by Marie De Lamar & Elisabeth Rothstein. Records of Washington County, Georgia.
Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, 1985. p. 27.{#13} [4] B. C. Holtzclaw. Germanna
Record No. 5; Ancestry and Descendants of the Nassau-Siegen Immigrants to Virginia, 17141750. The Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies, Inc., P.O. Box 693, Culpeper,
Virginia, 22701; 1964. p. 190, 191.{#13} [5] Dr. Benjamin C. Holtzclaw; Charles Herbert
Huffman, Editor. The Germanna Record, Number 1; Peter Hitt, John Joseph Martin, and Tillman
Weaver of the 1714 Colony and their descendants. The Memorial Foundation of the Germanna
Colonies, Inc., Culpeper, VA, July 1961; Second printing February 1982. p. 27, 30. {#13}[6]
Mrs. Edgar Bock. History of Old Bethel; Biography of Historic Cape Girardeau County. A
Project of the Bicentennial Commission of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1976, p 34. {#13}[7]
Marie Allene (Hitt) Stalon. Ancestors and Descendants of William Benjamin Hitt and Mary
Elizabeth Zimmerman, 1714 - 1982. Private Publication, June 1982. p. 33-44. [8] Loyd Collins.
Bethel Church Book Minutes of Proceedings of the Bethel Church, 1806-1867. Missouri
Historical Records Survey, Division of Professional and Service Projects, Works Projects
Administration; St. Louis, Missouri; 1940. [9] International Genealogical Index, L.D.S. FHC;
Batch 8119401, Sheet No. 57, Call No. 1260928. [10] International Genealogical Index, L.D.S.
FHC; Batch 8619702, Sheet No. 23, Call No. 1396218; Batch 8719602, Sheet No. 1, 1396384.
[11] Gleanings from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Newspapers. [12] Marie Allene (Hitt) Stalon.
Ancestors and Descendants of William Benjamin Hitt and Mary Elizabeth Zimmerman, 1714 1982. Private Publication, June 1982. p. 39-40. * * {#13}.
Children of John3 Hitt (340) and Frances 'Franky' Banks (2733) were as follows:

i. WILLIAM4 (2734) died.
Reference: 2755.

ii. .
MARY KATHERINE 'POLLY' (2740) was also known as POLLY (2740). Reference:
2761.

iii. .
HENRY BANKS (2741). Reference: 2762.

iv. ANNA (2737) died.
Reference: 2758.

v. .
JOHN (2739). Reference: 2760.

vi. ELIZABETH (2735) was born on 4 May 1785 at Edgefield Co., South Carolina.
She died.
Reference: 2756. She Elizabeth died young.

42. vii. BENJAMIN (2736), born 5 Oct 1787 at Washington Co., Georgia; married
Sarah Cox (7121).

43. viii. RACHEL (2738), born 4 Apr 1792 at Wilkes Co., Georgia; married Peter
Franks (2743).

ix. AILSEY (2742) was born on 7 Jun 1805 at Washington Co., Georgia. He died at
Misssouri.
Reference: 2763. He Ailsey died young.
15. REV. SAMUEL3 HITT (2412) (Harmon2, Peter1) married Nancy Ann Smith (7843).
There were no children of Rev. Samuel3 Hitt (2412) and Nancy Ann Smith (7843).
Children of Rev. Samuel3 Hitt (2412) include:

44. i. (--?--)4 (7839).
16. REV. MARTIN E.3 HITT (2468) (Harmon2, Peter1) was born at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He
married Margaret Smith (2691). He died at Champaign, Ohio.
He was Martin was a Methodist Minister.
Children of Rev. Martin E.3 Hitt (2468) and Margaret Smith (2691) were as follows:

i. JOHN WESLEY4 (2692) married Maria John (2693). He died.
Reference: 2713. He and Maria John (2693) No known children.

45. ii. THOMAS S. (3710), born 14 Feb 1797 at Bourbon Co., Kentuckey; married
Emily John (3711).

46. iii. SAMUEL MERRITT (3605), born 22 Jan 1799 at Bourbon Co., Kentucky;
married Barbara Ann Hershey (3606).

iv. DANIEL FLETCHER (2718) was born on 3 Jul 1810 at Paris, Bourbon Co.,
Kentucky.
He was was the Deputy Surveyor for Ogle County, Illinois.
17. JOEL3 HITT (318) (Peter2, Peter1) was born on 26 Feb 1765 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He
married Elizabeth Young Tyler (319) on 23 Dec 1790 at Fauquier Co., Virginia. He died on 9
Oct 1807 at Henry Co., Kentucky, at age 42.
Children of Joel3 Hitt (318) and Elizabeth Young Tyler (319) were:

47. i. JAMES WEAVER4 (320), born 19 Feb 1798 at Orange Co., Virginia; married
Lucinda W. Kalfus (383); married Eliza Button Priest (321).
18. PETER3 HITT (488) (Peter2, Peter1) was born in 1774. He married Lucy Rosser (2696).
Reference: 507.
Children of Peter3 Hitt (488) and Lucy Rosser (2696) were as follows:

i. ELIZABETH4 (2697) married John Arnold (2700). She died.
She was also known as ARNOLD (2697). Reference: 2718.

ii. NANCY (2698) married John Miller (2701). She died.
She was also known as MILLER (2698). Reference: 2719.

iii. MARY (2699) married Joesph Barnett (2702). She died.
She was also known as BARNETT (2699). Reference: 2720.