Michael PREWITT
Moved to Fayette County, Kentucky in 1789; moved to Shelby County, Kentucky in 1797, wife, Mary refused to go; published notice in Kentucky Gazette, 30 September 1797, that he would not pay any debts contracted by her; died April 4, 1798 in Jessamine County, Kentucky while visiting his son Byrd. Buried in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Will probated and estate settled in Shelby County, Kentucky. See Will Bk 1, page 41; Will Bk 2, page 244; Bundle 98, no. 3 Shebly County Clerk's office. See Michael Prewitt, Sr., and His Descendants 1720-1970, p. 3, by Richard Arhhur Prewitt
He married Elizabeth Simpkins Abt 1742 at Varina Parish, Henrico co, Va, Usa . Elizabeth Simpkins was born at Abt 1724 .
They were the parents of 10
children:
Rachel Prewitt
born Abt 1743.
James Prewitt
born Abt 1745.
Elisha Prewitt
born Abt 1749.
Blocked
Blocked
Byrd Prewitt
born 1749.
Blocked
Robert Prewitt
born 10 Jun 1758.
Joshua Prewitt
born 1765.
Elizabeth Prewitt
born 1767.
Michael Prewitt died 4 Apr 1798 at Jessamine co, Ky, Usa .
Elizabeth Simpkins died Abt 1778 at Campbell co, Va, Usa .