Harman Hitt's date of birth and death
Since 1950 or so everyone gives the same dates for Harman Hitt, son of immigrant Peter Hitt.It is stated he was born 1721 and died 1820 at the age of 99.What is the evidence of the year of death?I have not been able to find any document showing he was alive after July 1797,but my search has not been exhaustive and I may have missed something.Does anyone have more evidence regarding Harman's date of death?
One other thing:In his father's will in 1772,Peter named "my eldest sons Harman and Joseph" executors of his will.This description is never explained by earlier genealogists,but I can see no good reason why Peter did not mean what he said. Most men did name their sons in chronological order in their wills,but not always.Peter does name "John" first so John is usually considered by genealogists to be Peter's eldest son,but I rather doubt it.John was still alive and living in Fauquier County when Peter wrote his will,so why would Peter call Harman and Joseph "my eldest sons" if they were not his eldest sons?
Any help appreciated.
Gary Young
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