Jacob BABBITT
I also have this name as BABBIT.
Elijah Babbitt Jr. Resided at Sharon N.Y. from 1793 to 1801. In 1792 he was at Chatham, Conn. In 1815 he was living at Ovid, Seneca County, NY. He was a sailor and privatier in the revolutionary war. Also was a lieutenant in the service. His widow drew a pension for his service. After the war he commanded Merchant Marine Vessels between parts of New England and the West Indies. It also says he was from Reboth, B., MA. He was reportedly 92 years old when he died.
He married Mary Harvey 31 Mar 1738 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts . Mary Harvey was born at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts Abt 1712 daughter of Thomas Harvey and Mary Huckins .
They were the parents of 8
children:
Molly Babbitt
born Abt 1739.
Dorcas Babbitt
born 9 Nov 1739.
Ebenezer Babbitt
born 24 Dec 1740.
James Babbitt
born Abt 1744.
Jacob Babbitt
born 25 Dec 1748.
Elijah Babbitt
born 1750.
Dorcas Babbitt
born 1752.
Elisha Babbitt
born 1753.
Jacob Babbitt died 10 Sep 1811 at East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island .