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Another Pettus or Pettis was in Rappahannock by 1684.
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Names may be interchangeable for Rappahannock records. Thomas Pettus (1663-1720) had his name spelled all kinds of
ways, even as PETTIT ... because PETTITS came cross the Eastern Shore by 1636 to James City, Co. Probably were well
known in surrounding counties. This Thomas Pettus is easily followed thru the records by connection with the distinctive
names KATERINE, DOROTHY, and GEORGE MORRIS. (George Morris deeded to “Thomas Pettus”.)
PETTITS used the names Bartholomew, Justinian, & Christian. Pettits were Peteetes & Pettites.
PETTEYS and PETTYS used names Christopher, Maximilian and Rebecca. Johns and Thomases also occur among Pettits
and Pettys.
In 1673, a tract of land is called “Mr.Petteys land,” no apostrophe, and in 1720 the same land is called “Mr. Pettis land.”