Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century (1896) Vol 1 Page 876
Hon. George Pettit, of New England stock, was born January 13, 1780. He came to Fabius and located in Keeney's Settlement in 1800. A few years later he moved to a large farm just south of Fabius village. He was a member of assembly from his assembly district for 1821, 1835, and 1836, associate judge of the old Court of Common Pleas of the county during 1823, 1828, and 1838, for a long time postmaster at Fabius, justice of the peace for many years, and a soldier of the war of 1812. For many years he was the most noted and eminent citizen in the town of Fabius. He was a man of more than ordinary ability. In his intercourse and controversy with his fellow townsmen he invariably
carried his point and maintained his position. He demolished all adversaries and opposition. He had a will of iron, and a firmness seldom equaled. He deliberately reached a conclusion, and then he could not be shaken from it. It was said that his extended information gave him the mastery on all occasions. He was a popular man, took an interest in all town and public matters, and his judgment and advice were usually relied upon and followed. On a legal question his opinion had much weight, and few lawyers could render a better one. In religious matters he took a broad interest. For a quarter of a century he was the bone and sinew of the Baptist church in Fabius village. Heart, hand and purse were freely given to the cause; and the church, during this time, was virtually under his control. No dishonorable or unmanly act was ever charged to George Pettit. Through his long life, midst all his varied occupations, he escaped damaging errors as well as the vile breath of the calumniator. His long life ended, he sank to rest on the 9th day of August, 18G6, and his remains were placed in the family burial lot in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery, beside one who brightened his home existence for many years. George Pettit married three wives, one of whom survived at the time of his death. He had a large family of children.
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Son of John Pettit(1752-1833) and Agnes(Riddell)Pettit(1755-1833)
Married to Elizabeth Sweetland(1790–1811)
Father of
Elizabeth Gould Pettit(1804 – 1805)
George Clinton Pettit(1807 –)
Albert Gallatin Pettit(1809 – 1810)
Married to Jane Upfold(1794-1828)
Father of
Milton Howard Pettit(1825-1873)
Jonathan Edmund Pettit(1816-1893)
Married to Sally(1788-)
Married to Sally Booth(1800–1860)
Father of
Ossian Columbus Pettit(1829–1829)
Married to Annie Miller(1840–
Hon. George Pettit, of New England stock, was born January 13, 1780. He came to Fabius and located in Keeney's Settlement in 1800. A few years later he moved to a large farm just south of Fabius village. He was a member of assembly from his assembly district for 1821, 1835, and 1836, associate judge of the old Court of Common Pleas of the county during 1823, 1828, and 1838, for a long time postmaster at Fabius, justice of the peace for many years, and a soldier of the war of 1812. For many years he was the most noted and eminent citizen in the town of Fabius. He was a man of more than ordinary ability. In his intercourse and controversy with his fellow townsmen he invariably
carried his point and maintained his position. He demolished all adversaries and opposition. He had a will of iron, and a firmness seldom equaled. He deliberately reached a conclusion, and then he could not be shaken from it. It was said that his extended information gave him the mastery on all occasions. He was a popular man, took an interest in all town and public matters, and his judgment and advice were usually relied upon and followed. On a legal question his opinion had much weight, and few lawyers could render a better one. In religious matters he took a broad interest. For a quarter of a century he was the bone and sinew of the Baptist church in Fabius village. Heart, hand and purse were freely given to the cause; and the church, during this time, was virtually under his control. No dishonorable or unmanly act was ever charged to George Pettit. Through his long life, midst all his varied occupations, he escaped damaging errors as well as the vile breath of the calumniator. His long life ended, he sank to rest on the 9th day of August, 18G6, and his remains were placed in the family burial lot in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery, beside one who brightened his home existence for many years. George Pettit married three wives, one of whom survived at the time of his death. He had a large family of children.
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Son of John Pettit(1752-1833) and Agnes(Riddell)Pettit(1755-1833)
Married to Elizabeth Sweetland(1790–1811)
Father of
Elizabeth Gould Pettit(1804 – 1805)
George Clinton Pettit(1807 –)
Albert Gallatin Pettit(1809 – 1810)
Married to Jane Upfold(1794-1828)
Father of
Milton Howard Pettit(1825-1873)
Jonathan Edmund Pettit(1816-1893)
Married to Sally(1788-)
Married to Sally Booth(1800–1860)
Father of
Ossian Columbus Pettit(1829–1829)
Married to Annie Miller(1840–
Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century (1896) Vol 1 Page 876
Hon. George Pettit, of New England stock, was born January 13, 1780. He came to Fabius and located in Keeney's Settlement in 1800. A few years later he moved to a large farm just south of Fabius village. He was a member of assembly from his assembly district for 1821, 1835, and 1836, associate judge of the old Court of Common Pleas of the county during 1823, 1828, and 1838, for a long time postmaster at Fabius, justice of the peace for many years, and a soldier of the war of 1812. For many years he was the most noted and eminent citizen in the town of Fabius. He was a man of more than ordinary ability. In his intercourse and controversy with his fellow townsmen he invariably
carried his point and maintained his position. He demolished all adversaries and opposition. He had a will of iron, and a firmness seldom equaled. He deliberately reached a conclusion, and then he could not be shaken from it. It was said that his extended information gave him the mastery on all occasions. He was a popular man, took an interest in all town and public matters, and his judgment and advice were usually relied upon and followed. On a legal question his opinion had much weight, and few lawyers could render a better one. In religious matters he took a broad interest. For a quarter of a century he was the bone and sinew of the Baptist church in Fabius village. Heart, hand and purse were freely given to the cause; and the church, during this time, was virtually under his control. No dishonorable or unmanly act was ever charged to George Pettit. Through his long life, midst all his varied occupations, he escaped damaging errors as well as the vile breath of the calumniator. His long life ended, he sank to rest on the 9th day of August, 18G6, and his remains were placed in the family burial lot in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery, beside one who brightened his home existence for many years. George Pettit married three wives, one of whom survived at the time of his death. He had a large family of children.
......
Son of John Pettit(1752-1833) and Agnes(Riddell)Pettit(1755-1833)
Married to Elizabeth Sweetland(1790–1811)
Father of
Elizabeth Gould Pettit(1804 – 1805)
George Clinton Pettit(1807 –)
Albert Gallatin Pettit(1809 – 1810)
Married to Jane Upfold(1794-1828)
Father of
Milton Howard Pettit(1825-1873)
Jonathan Edmund Pettit(1816-1893)
Married to Sally(1788-)
Married to Sally Booth(1800–1860)
Father of
Ossian Columbus Pettit(1829–1829)
Married to Annie Miller(1840–
Hon. George Pettit, of New England stock, was born January 13, 1780. He came to Fabius and located in Keeney's Settlement in 1800. A few years later he moved to a large farm just south of Fabius village. He was a member of assembly from his assembly district for 1821, 1835, and 1836, associate judge of the old Court of Common Pleas of the county during 1823, 1828, and 1838, for a long time postmaster at Fabius, justice of the peace for many years, and a soldier of the war of 1812. For many years he was the most noted and eminent citizen in the town of Fabius. He was a man of more than ordinary ability. In his intercourse and controversy with his fellow townsmen he invariably
carried his point and maintained his position. He demolished all adversaries and opposition. He had a will of iron, and a firmness seldom equaled. He deliberately reached a conclusion, and then he could not be shaken from it. It was said that his extended information gave him the mastery on all occasions. He was a popular man, took an interest in all town and public matters, and his judgment and advice were usually relied upon and followed. On a legal question his opinion had much weight, and few lawyers could render a better one. In religious matters he took a broad interest. For a quarter of a century he was the bone and sinew of the Baptist church in Fabius village. Heart, hand and purse were freely given to the cause; and the church, during this time, was virtually under his control. No dishonorable or unmanly act was ever charged to George Pettit. Through his long life, midst all his varied occupations, he escaped damaging errors as well as the vile breath of the calumniator. His long life ended, he sank to rest on the 9th day of August, 18G6, and his remains were placed in the family burial lot in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery, beside one who brightened his home existence for many years. George Pettit married three wives, one of whom survived at the time of his death. He had a large family of children.
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Son of John Pettit(1752-1833) and Agnes(Riddell)Pettit(1755-1833)
Married to Elizabeth Sweetland(1790–1811)
Father of
Elizabeth Gould Pettit(1804 – 1805)
George Clinton Pettit(1807 –)
Albert Gallatin Pettit(1809 – 1810)
Married to Jane Upfold(1794-1828)
Father of
Milton Howard Pettit(1825-1873)
Jonathan Edmund Pettit(1816-1893)
Married to Sally(1788-)
Married to Sally Booth(1800–1860)
Father of
Ossian Columbus Pettit(1829–1829)
Married to Annie Miller(1840–
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