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NATHANIEL BRITTAIN, (2) (Nathaniel l), born 1662.
In his will dated 1729 he mentions his wife Elizabeth and 14 children. He was baptized on July 14, 1665, in the Dutch Church of Brooklyn. He was commonly called Nathaniel Sr. He married Elizabeth Garritzen (sister of Corenticus Garretzen Garrentson) and died 1727. After his death Elizabeth was married again in 1732 to Abraham Brower (Brewer) (the oldest son of his father) as stated in his fathers will in 1684.
He was a charter member of Richmond Company, L. I. Was Lieutenant of South Company of Richmond Co. Militia. He together with John Morgan and others established the Church of St. Andrew, Richmond, Staten Island. From the church records by W. T. Davis we learn that "In addition to the charter, Queen Anne gave the church, perhaps through the Venerable Society only, several articles. These according to Dr. Burch were Bibles, prayer books, flagon, two chalices, a paten, a communion cover, and a bell. Of these a chalice and paten remain and may be seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, gallery H. 12. A photograph has recently been made at the instance of Mr. James M. Talbot. On April 3, 1723, a call was given to Rev. Robert Wyman, a missionary of the Venerable Society of Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was made executor of her husband's will in which he names the following children.
1. NATHANIEL BRITTAIN, born 1680, married Frances
2. RICHARD BRITTAIN, married Margaret
3. NICHOLAS BRITTAIN
4. ABIGAL BRITTAIN
5. ELIZABETH BRITTAIN, wife of James Prillon.
6. ALICE BRITTAIN wife of John Coward.
7. REBECCA BRITTAIN
8. JOHN BRITTAIN, (went to Middleton, N. Y., married Rachel. His son, Nathanial married Diana Robbins.
9. SAMUEL BRITTAIN
10. MARY BRITTAIN
11. SARAH BRITTAIN
12. RACHEL BRITTAIN
13. WILLIAM BRITTAIN
14. ABRAHAM BRITTAIN (deceased) left a son Nathaniel.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48527786/nathaniel-britton
Judge Nathaniel Britton
BIRTH 1662 Staten Island, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA
DEATH 1729 Staten Island, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA
BURIAL Saint Andrews Church Cemetery Richmondtown, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York
Son of Nathaniel Britton and Ann Stillwell.
Elmer Garfield Van Name, Britton Genealogy: Early Generations from Somerset, England to Staten Island, New York (Woodbury, New Jersey: Gloucester County Historical Society, 1970), p.4-6.
He was named in his father's will dated on 30 November 1683 eldest son.
Will dated 30 November 1683 proved 4 Mar 1684. Nathaniel Britton being very sick and weak, but having my full powers, and in the first place I commit my soul in the protection of God Almighty and my body to be buried according to the custom. Wife Anne Britton to remain in possession of all the estate moveable or unmoveable; in the event of her remarriage she is to have the one-third part of the estate after the debts be paid, and the other two parts to be divided into five parts, one fifth part to go to Nathaniel Britton my eldest son, a fifth part unto Sarah my eldest daughter, a fifth part unto Rebecca, a fifth part unto Richard Britton my youngest son and a fifth part unto my youngest daughter Abigail Britton. Finally the ten pounds left for me by my brother Richard Britten deceased Mr (minister) of Bisly which is in the hands and custody of William Clutterbook my Desire is that my two youngest children, to witt Richard Britton and Abigail Britton each of them shall have five pounds. So I command my wife and children unto God and to walk in his way. Witnesses: Petrus Theschenmaker, Hans Christofsolfe (his mark), Corsen Cornelius Prince (his mark). Proved 4 Mar 1684.
Ibid., p.5.
Married 1st before 1688 a first wife (name unknown).
Ibid., p.9.
On 3 May 1693 Agreement between Nathaniel Britane and John Morgone and Abraham Coole, all of Richmond County. Recited the will of Nathaniel Britane seanier whose heirs have divided the estate. Abraham Coole to have an equal proportion with Richard Britane and Abigail Britane all of the wild Geads that Runes in the woods when John Morgone have had out the third parte. Nathaniel Brittan, John Morgone, (I. M., his mark), Abraham Cole.
Ibid., p.6.
On 30 March 1697 Nathaniel Britton, Jr., executor of the estate of Nathaniel Britton, Sr., obtained a receit from Abraham Cole, Rebecca Cole and Abigail Britton, for legacies payable under the will dated 30 Nov 1683. Witnesses: Jacob and Mary Corbett.
Ibid.
Children by a first wife (name unknown):
Nathaniel Britton b. ca. 1688, d. between 2 Jul 1746 and 24 Feb 1747
Richard Britton b. ca. 1689
Nicholas Britton b. ca. 1695
Abigail Britton b. ca. 1698
Abraham Britton b. ca. 1700, d. before 1 Jun 1729
Elizabeth Britton b. 19 Sep 1704
Alice Britton b. ca. 1705, d. 30 Oct 1766
Rebecca Britton b. between 1708 and 1728
Ibid., p.9.
Nathaniel Britton married second before April 1714 Elizabeth Gerritsen, daughter of Jan Gerritszen and Elisabeth Gysberts.
Ibid., p.6.
Phylis J. Miller, "The Garrison-Gerritsen Descendants of Gerrit Jansen Van Oldenburg Alias Gerrit de Moe", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 124, pp.1-9 (Jan 1993).
On 17 November 1716 Abraham Titsworth and Margaret, his wife, sold to Nathaniel Britton, Esq., 80 acres on the South side of Staten Island, adjoining Nathaniel's other land, being 1/3 of 240 acres which Titsworth had purchased. The deed was acknowledged before Abraham Cole, Justice, recorded 28 Feb 1720/21, for Maj. Nathaniel Britton.
Elmer Garfield Van Name, Britton Genealogy: Early Generations from Somerset, England to Staten Island, New York (Woodbury, New Jersey: Gloucester County Historical Society, 1970), page 8.
On 19 November 1716 Abraham Titsworth and wife sold to Nathaniel Britton, Esq., 160 acres, being 2/3 of the 240 acres on the South side of Staten Island, west of the Great Pond. The deed was acknowledged before Abraham Cole, Justice and recorded 8 July 1719.
Ibid.
Will dated 1 June 1729 proved 11 Nov 1729. Called Nathaniel Britton, Esq., of Richmond County, being "dangerously ill." He states that he has thirteen children now living, six sons and seven daughters, and names them as Nathaniel, Richard, Nicholas, Abigail, Elizabeth, Alice, Rebecca, John, Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Rachel, and William. The first four having been provided for during my lifetime, the fifth and sixth having been partialy provided for. Gives to his wife, Elizabeth, one third of his personal property. Devises to son William, a lot of 60 acres, plus salt meadow at the head of the Fresh Kill purchased from James Dye, with condition that he (William) pay to grandson Nathaniel, son of son Abraham, deceased, the sum of 30 pounds when Nathaniel reaches lawful age. Calls daughter, Elizabeth, the wife of James Poullion; daughter Alice, the wife of John Coward. Mentions daughters Rebecca, Mary, Sarah, and Rachel as underage. Appoints wife Elizabeth and son John as executors. Witnessed by Lions (?) Stillwell, James Carmen, Daniel Sayre, Jr. (NYHSW 11:150) (Abstract here as per Britton Genealogy pp.8-9).
Ibid.
It appears, based upon the approximated ages of some of Nathaniel's older children, that Elizabeth Gerritson was not the mother of all of Nathaniel's children. It is apparent that Nathaniel had a first wife who has not been identified, and it is apparent that the six older children, Nathaniel, Richard, Nicholas, Abigail, Abraham and Elizabeth are from the first marriage. Alice is likely from the first marriage as she was married in 1729 which would place her birth before 1714. Rebecca was under age in 1729 which would place her birth between 1708 and 1728, therefore her mother cannot be determined. The last six, John, Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Rachel, and William are likely from the second marriage to Elizabeth Gerritson.
Children by Elizabeth:
John Britton b. ca. 1714
Samuel Britton b. ca. 1715
Mary Britton b. ca. 1717
Sarah Britton b. 1719
Rachel Britton b. 5 Mar 1721, d. 1814
William Britton b. ca. 1723, d. 15 Mar 1804
Ibid. Elmer Garfield Van Name, Britton Genealogy: Early Generations from Somerset, England to Staten Island, New York (Woodbury, New Jersey: Gloucester County Historical Society, 1970), p.9.
Nathaniel Britton died between 1 June 1729 and 11 November 1729 at Staten Island, New York; (dates of will and proving).
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brittain-121
Biography
Judge Nathaniel Britton of Staten Island, 1666-1729 1st wife - Mary Stillwell; 2nd wife - Elizabeth Gerritsen
Mary Stillwell is Nathaniel's first wife.
Elizabeth Garritson/Gerritson is Nathaniel's second wife.
Will states he had thirteen children all living at time of his death in 1729. Six sons and seven daughters, by name, Nathaniel, Richard, Nicholas, Abigail, Elizabeth, Alice, Rebecca, John, Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Rachel and William. Plus Abraham deceased 9had children can't be Abraham b1729. Possibly child of first wife).
Nathaniel Britton was a party to many land transactions.[1] He lived on Staten Island in 1701. [2]He was justice of the peace in 1704. He was a lieutenant in the Richmond militia in 1714.[3]
Nathaniel Britton, Esq. of Richmond County, being dangerously ill, made his will on June 1, 1729, proved November 11, 1729 (New York Historical Society Collection (Wills 11:150) in which he said, "Whereas it hath pleased God to give unto me thirteen children which are all now living, that is to say, six sons and seven daughter, by name, Nathaniel, Richard, Nicholas, Abigail, Elizabeth, Alice, Rebecca, John, Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Rachel and William"; the first four having been "already portioned out by me in my lifetime and fully provided for out of my estate;" and the fifth and sixth, "Elizabeth and Alice, having been in part portioned out by me in my lifetime," etc. ; and he gave to his wife, Elizabeth, one third of his personal property; devised to his son, William, one lot of 60 acres, plus salt meadow, at the head of the Fresh Kill purchased of James Dye, "on condition that he pay to my grandson, Nathaniel, the son of my son, Abraham, deceased, the sum of 30 pounds, when Nathaniel shall be of lawful age or have lawful issue, and if William die before lawful age or without having lawful issue, the said land shall be for my two sons, John and Samuel;" and he devised to John and Samuel, his farm or plantation "whereon I now live and dwell," situated in the South Precinct (divided by descriptions,) upon condition they shall pay six sums, totalling 250 pounds, i.e. 25 pounds to daughter, Elizabeth, wife of James Poullion, 25 pounds to daughter, Rebecca, 50 pounds unto daughter, Mary, 50 pounds to daughter, Rebecca, 50 pounds unto daughter, Mary, 50 pounds to daughter, Sarah, and 50 pounds to daughter, Rachel (when the last four daughters become of age, or shall have issue); and if my "wife should bring forth a child (by me lawfully begotten) after my decease," John and Samuel shall pay (certain sums) etc.' and John and Samuel shall give my grandson, Nathaniel, above named, two cows and two mares when of lawful age or married; if John or Samuel die before having lawful issue, etc..; to son, Nicholas, six schillings; gift to wife during widowhood, etc; and he named his wife, Elizabeth, and son, John to be the executors. The testator signed the will in the presence of three witnesses. "Collections of the New York Historical Society for the year 1902. Unrecorded wills - Page 150.
Christening: Dutch Church, Brooklyn, NY
Census 1706, Age 42
Occupation: Assessor Date: 1698
Occupation: Surveyor of highways Date: 1699
Occupation: Surveyor of highways Date: 1703
Occupation: Justice of the Court of Sessions Date: 1712
Occupation: Justice of the Court of Sessions
Occupation: Justice of the Court of Sessions
Occupation: Yeoman
Religion Presbyterian
Will 1 JUN 1729 Proved 11 Nov 1729
Sources
Elmer Garfield Van Name, p. I.
Teunis G. Bergen, P. 50
DAR #336225 - Supplementary
http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/britton/pats. Lineage for B-38/#200325
FTDNA tree - GALVIN match with 194406, 202210, 254048. Added by Veronica Williams 15:27, 23 April 2014 (EDT).
Fisher, Early Pennsylvania Lineages, p. 69.
Frederick A. Virkus, Compendium of Am. Gen.; Vol VII; p. 258
(DAR #336225 - Supplementary) Book found at Marx Library in Easton, Northampton County, PA
Vida Miller Pursel, "Miller and Pursel Families A1, E5, 1939,
James E. Brittain," Brittain Genealogy," Wayne, Nebraska, 1939, P. 3.
Elmer Garfield Van Name, Brittain Genealogy, Early Generations from Somersetshire, Eng. to Staten Island, New York," p. 8.
Teunis G. Bergen, Early Settlers of Kings Co., Long Island, New York, P. 50
"New York Historical Society Collection, Collections of the New York Historical Society for the year 1902. Unrecorded wills - Page 150. (Wills 11:150)
Cleadie B. Barett, My Brittain Family, Generations 1 to 3.p. 4.
FTM-US/International Marriage Record 1560-1900: Lists his surname as Britton
Early PA Lineages by Fisher, p. 69 (BRI HIS 003)
Compendium of Am. Gen.; Vol VII by Frederick A. Virkus; p. 258
Gen., Vol I, p. 51; "Early Central Pennsylvania Lineages", p. 69 (BRI HIS 003)
Shown on ancestory file 4.17 as Dongan Hills, New York
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1662 - Abt 1729 (67 years)
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