In recent weeks, there has been some discussion of
the place of death for Andrew Cavitt (the Cavitt "pioneer")
to Texas.
I just came across an obituary of Volney Cavitt, son of
Andrew and Ann Cavett Cavitt. The obituary is dated
December 21, 1903, and it looks like the copy of a
newspaper obit.
According to Volney Cavitt's obituary, his father Andrew
first settled near Marlin in what was Falls County, TX in1836. During an Indian raid
Andrew rescued two
women and their children, taking them to safety near
Millican, TX. While in Millican, Andrew became sic
and died. From other reports, I assume his illness
was yellow fever.
The obit says that Andrew left Ann a "handful of slaves"
and seven sons. From this account, it was Volney who
built the Cavitt estate.
Volney Cavitt's brothers were: Whitley, Sheridan, Josephus, Frank, James and William.
Volney Cavit: b. February 2, 1824 in Tennessee
d. December 21, 1903 in Wheelock, TX
Helen