Judge Nathaniel Abram Britton, II

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Nathaniel Brittain Jr was born in 1665 in Long Island, Richmond County, New York and was baptized on July 14, 1678 at the age of 13 in the Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York. He married Elizabeth Gerritsen in 1696 in Richmond County, New York. Elizabeth was born May 1, 1681 in Pembrepock, Bergen County, New Jersey. Nathaniel served in the military in 1715 as Lieut. of Militia, South Company. He is also shown to be a judge. Nathaniel and Elizabeth were Presbyterians. They had the following children:

According to "Britton Genealogy, early generations from Somersetshire, Eng. to Staten Island, New York" by Elmer Garfeild Van Name, Nathaniel was part to many land transaction. When Elizabeth's father Cornelius Garretson died ins testate Nathaniel was granted Letters of administration for Cornelius's estate. See Garretson narrative.

Nathaniel was dangerously ill when he made his will on June 1, 1719.

The Will of Nathaniel Brittain.

" In the name of God, Amen. June 1, 1729 I, Nathaniel Britton, of Richmond County, Esq, being at this time dangerously Whereas it hath pleased God to give unto me thirteen children which are all now living, being six sons and seven daughters, by namely Nathaniel, Richard, Nicholas, Abigail, Elizabeth, Alice, Rebecca, John, Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Rachel and William. And whereas the first four have been portioned and provided for out of my estate, and the fifth and sixth have been partially provided for. I wll that all funeral charges and debts be paid. I leave to my wife Elizabeth, a negro woman, and one third of my personal estate. I leave my son William, a lot land, 60 acres, and 6 acres of salt meadow, thereto belonging, situated at the head of Fresh Kill which was sold to me by James Dye, and he is to pay to my grandson, Nathaniel, the son of my son, Abraham, deceased, L30, when he is of age. If my son William diee without issure, then I leave the above to my sons, John and Samuel. I leave to my sons John and Samuel ally farm or plantation where I now live, in the South Precinct of Richmond County; lying between the plantations of Col. Nicholas Britton and Vincent Fountail, Jr., with all appurtenances. The northeast part, joining Col. Nicholas Britton, is to be for my son John; the southwast part for my son Samuel. The Hommachs, in the Fresh meadow are to be in the part of my son Samuel; and the rest of the meadow equally between them. And are to pay L200 to six of my daughters, viz: Elizabeth, wife of James Poullion, Alice, wife of John Cowell, each L25. And to my daughters, Rebecca, Mary, Sarah, and Rachel, each L50 when of age or married. I leave my grandson, Nathaniel two cows and two mares. I leave my son William L100. To my son Nicholas, six schillings, I leave my sons John and Samuel, two thirds of my personal estate, and to my wife the use of the farm. I make my wife and my son John executors.

Witnesses: Lewis Stillwell, James Carman, Daniel Sayer, Jr.

New York Historical Collection

Nathaniel and Samuel were both Privates in the Plumstead Militia, Second Battalion from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Nathaniel lived until 1729 and he died at Dongan Hills, 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., p.9.

Nathaniel Britton died between 1 June 1729 and 11 November 1729 at Staten Island, New York; (dates of will and proving).

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Birth 1662
Staten Island, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA
Death 1729 (aged 66–67)
Staten Island, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA
Burial
Saint Andrews Church Cemetery
Richmondtown, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA
Memorial ID 48527786

Family Members
Parents:
Nathaniel Britton 1630–1684 and Anne Stillwell Britton 1642–1709
Spouse: Elizabeth Gerritsen Brouwer 1681–1743 (m. 1701)
Siblings: Abigail Britton Jansen 1674–1726
Children:
Alice Britton Coward 1710–1766
John Britton 1713–1754
William Britton 1723–1804
Rachel Brittain Boileau 1724–1814

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., 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.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surna...