SUMMIT COUNTY OHIO - BIO: BRITTAIN, Dilla Ann, Ancestors of *************************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. *************************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Jim Kenepp JKenepp@aol.com May 12, 1999 *************************************************************************** Ancestors of Dilla Ann Brittain Generation No. 1 1. Dilla Ann Brittain, born November 22, 1872 in Springfield Twp., Summit, Ohio; died April 05, 1960 in Millersburg, Holmes, Ohio (Source: Death Certificate.). She was the daughter of 2. John Gurdon Brittain and 3. Frances Augusta Demass. She married (1) Clement Vincent Chew. He was the son of Joseph Chew and Amy Charles. She married (2) Henry E. Kenepp December 29, 1892 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. Notes for Dilla Ann Brittain: Obituary CHEW Dilla Ann, age 86 years, of 2878 Morrison St., passed away Tuesday in the Castle Nursing Home, Millersburg, Ohio. Survived by sons, Fred E. Kenepp, Elmer G. Kenepp, Willard J. Chew; daughter, Mrs. Frances Ferron, all of Akron; 19 grandchildren, 36 great- grandchildren. Funeral services Friday 3 P.M. from the Hopkins Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Rev. Elmer Rich officiating. Burial Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 P.M. Thursday, 9 A.M. until time of service Friday. Notes for Clement Vincent Chew: From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 Clement and Dilla - After they married, Clem and John Merton built a house and store combination at *621 Alpha Ave. in Ellet. Clem and Dilla ran the store and lived there until they lost it during the Depression. They then moved to Cleveland, Clem went there to find work. Cleveland - The landlord where Dilla lived changed the locks and kept her furniture for failure to pay the rent. She went to live with Dorothy and Willard Chew. She had very little to live on at the time. *Number may be wrong, but the house is still there. After Dilla and Henry divorced, he went to Pennsylvania. Newspaper clipping. Rites were conducted for Clement V. Chew, a retired carpenter of the South End, on Tuesday, October 13th, from the David L. Jones Funeral Home, 9419 Miles Avenue. Mr. Clement is survived by his wife, Dilla; three sons, Willard C., Elmer and Fred Kenepp; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Perrier; and several grandchildren. More About Clement Vincent Chew: Burial: October 13, 1942, Highland Park Cemetary, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio Occupation: Teamster Children of Dilla Brittain and Clement Chew are: i. Willard Jennings Chew, born December 02, 1905 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died January 22, 1982 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married Dorothy Ellen Snyder April 10, 1933 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. Notes for Willard Jennings Chew: Tombstone Inscription - Hillside Memorial Park - Sec. 6 Chew Willard J. December 2, 1905 - January 22, 1982 More About Willard Jennings Chew: Burial: January 25, 1982, Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit, Ohio ii. Frances Amy Chew, born August 11, 1908 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died 1977 in Millersburg, Holmes, Ohio; married Arthur Perrier 1932. Children of Dilla Brittain and Henry Kenepp are: i. Fredrick Ellsworth Kenepp, born May 09, 1893 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died September 19, 1975 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married Minnie Mary Lockard June 20, 1912 in Akron, Summit, Ohio (Source: Marriage License.). Notes for Fredrick Ellsworth Kenepp: Notes from one of his school books. Fred Kenepp 1977 E. Market St. March 18, 1927 Windemere School Newspaper article from the Akron Beacon Journal Winter Almost Halted Wedding Winter weather almost prevented Fred E. Kenepp from marrying Minnie Lockard 60 years ago. "The streets and sidewalks were a sheet of ice," Mrs. Kenepp, 76, recalls. "We had a terrible time walking to church." But the bride and groom both made it to the Arlington United Brethern Church where they were married January 20, 1913. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a dinner party at the Oak Hill United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Kenepp, 79, retired in 1959 after 41 years service at the Akron, Canton, and Youngstown Railroad. The kenepps, both life residents of this area, have four sons, Fred Jr., Harry, John, and Donald, all of Akron, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Kenepp enjoys making toys for his great-grandchildren in his spare time. More About Fredrick Ellsworth Kenepp: Burial: September 22, 1975, Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Married by Rev. Sheldon at Arlington Street Baptist Church Occupation: Railroad Engineer Notes for Minnie Mary Lockard: Notes from one of her school books. Minnie Lockard Kimbolton, Ohio September 18, 1909 Anderson School More About Minnie Mary Lockard: Burial: January 14, 1980, Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife ii. Elmer George Kenepp Sr., born September 07, 1895 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died November 10, 1978 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married Pearl Leota Givler May 14, 1916 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. More About Elmer George Kenepp Sr.: Burial: November 13, 1978, Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Rubber Worker, Carpenter More About Pearl Leota Givler: Burial: January 1982, Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife Generation No. 2 2. John Gurdon Brittain, born June 16, 1847 in Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio; died March 29, 1908 in Akron, Summit, Ohio (Source: Death Certificate.). He was the son of 4. John Thomas Brittain and 5. Hannah Rogers. He married 3. Frances Augusta Demass December 1869 in Akron, Summit, Ohio (Source: Marriage License.). 3. Frances Augusta Demass, born June 26, 1854 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died July 14, 1933 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. She was the daughter of 6. Jacob Demass and 7. Lucy A. ?. Notes for John Gurdon Brittain: From the Brittain Family History John Gurdon served in the Fourth Ohio Artillery in the Civil War and was with General Sherman on his famous March to the Sea. According to a grandson, when John Gurdon came home from Savannah, Georgia he was "so skinny and dirty and lousy the family made him stay in the barn until he took a bath and clipped all his hair off." From 50 Years and Over - Akron and Summit County by Samuel Lane Page 1002 John Brittain - Postmaster of Brittain 1891 More About John Gurdon Brittain: Burial: 1908, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Military-From: February 25, 1864, U.S.Army - Pvt. - Bat. D, 1st Reg., Ohio Light Artillery, 23rd Army Corps Military-To: July 15, 1865 Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Farmer - Carpenter - Mechanic Religion/Church: Presbyterian Notes for Frances Augusta Demass: From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 Frances Augusta DeMass had a sister, Frona. Frances went to live with bachelor son Frank Ellsworth, he had a cottage on Springfield Lake, after John Gurdon died. Obituary FRANCES BRITTAIN Mrs. Frances Brittain, 80, life long resident of Akron, who died Friday at City Hospital, will be buried tommorrow in East Akron Cemetary. Services will be tommorrow at 2 P.M. at the home of her son, Thomas Brittain, 54 Wigley St. She leaves five sons, a daughter, 24 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brittain was born on North Main St. next to the viaduct. More About Frances Augusta Demass: Burial: July 17, 1933, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Housewife Religion/Church: Presbyterian Children of John Brittain and Frances Demass are: 1 i. Dilla Ann Brittain, born November 22, 1872 in Springfield Twp., Summit, Ohio; died April 05, 1960 in Millersburg, Holmes, Ohio; married (1) Clement Vincent Chew; married (2) Henry E. Kenepp December 29, 1892 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. ii. Thomas Reno Brittain, born January 10, 1870 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died April 05, 1936; married Minerva Alice White. Notes for Thomas Reno Brittain: From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 Thomas Reno - The paralysis he had was caused by a stroke. His wife, Minerva, was a rather hateful person and would not care for him and had him put in the Massillon Mental Hospital. Clement Chew got him out and took him to his home for a time. Then Tom's son, Merton, finally took him. They lived on Stettler Ave. The children were too young to care for him when had the stroke. Thomas sold shoe strings and pencils to help pay his way when he lived with his son. Obituary Brittain, Thomas R., 65 years, passed away at his home, 54 Wigley Ave., Sunday, April 5. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Masino, Miss Miram E. Brittain; six sons, Glenn, Donald, Merton, Earl, and Kenneth, all of Akron; Walter of Buffalo; four brothers, Meade, Akron; Judson, Tallmadge; Frank, Lakemore; John, and one sister, Mrs. Dilla Chew, both of Cleveland. Funeral services Wednsday 2 P.M. at the Eckard Funeral Home, Rev. E. D. Fager officiating. Burial Snyder Cemetary. Member of the Fifty Year Club. Friends may call at the Eckard Funeral Home. iii. Judson Charles Brittain, born December 13, 1871; died March 14, 1949 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married Margaret May Selser. Notes for Judson Charles Brittain: Tombstone - Tallmadge Cemetary - Tallmadge, Ohio Charles Judson Brittain 1871-1949 From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 Judson Charles - Had a farm on Monroe Rd. in Tallmadge. There is a Judson Baptist Church now where the farm house use to stand. Daughter Myrtle was retarded. Gertrude, other daughter, married a Myers from Tiffin, Ohio. They owned a bakery. Gertrude took care of Myrtle until she died. More About Judson Charles Brittain: Burial: 1949, Tallmadge Cem., Tallmadge, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Farmer Notes for Margaret May Selser: Tombstone Inscription - Tallmadge Cemetary - Tallmadge, Ohio Mattie M. Brittain 1875-1938 Obituary BRITTAIN, MATTIE MAY, beloved wife of Judson Brittain, age 62 years, passed away Monday P.M. at the residence, one mile east and one half mile north of Tallmadge, Ohio. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Myers of Tiffin, Ohio and Miss Myrtle Brittain at home; two grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday, 3 P.M. at the residence, Rev. S.P. Bartlett officiating. Interment Tallmadge Cemetary. Friends may call at the residence. More About Margaret May Selser: A.K.A.: Mattie Burial: January 1938, Tallmadge Cem., Tallmadge, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife iv. Freddie Mead Brittain, born October 02, 1877; died February 22, 1949; married Elizabeth Robinstine. Notes for Freddie Mead Brittain: From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 Mead married Elizabeth Robinstine. His brother before that married Clement Chew's sister Clara. More About Freddie Mead Brittain: Burial: 1949, Maple Hill Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio More About Elizabeth Robinstine: Burial: 1967, Maple Hill Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio v. John Merton Brittain, born November 18, 1877; died April 01, 1941; married Cletia Hazzard. Notes for John Merton Brittain: From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 John Merton - His wife, Cletus, was one of the most hateful women who ever walked. People stayed clear of her. John and Clement Chew were good friends and carpenters together. John introduced Clement to Dilla. He died in 1933. Obituary BRITTAIN, JOHN - Husband of Cletia (nee Hazzard), father of Howard, Virgil, Merton, Geraldine, Cletus, and John Jr., residence 4390 Turney Rd. Friends may call at Thomas Funeral Home, 12512 Miles Ave. Services Friday, April 4 at 2:30 P.M. vi. Frank Ellsworth Brittain, born November 01, 1875 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died November 21, 1957 in Munroe Falls, Summit, Ohio. Notes for Frank Ellsworth Brittain: From Marlene (Chew) Kunselman - June 25, 1980 Frank Ellsworth was a bachelor. Worked the river boats on the Mississippi. Had a wooden leg. Lost his leg to gangrene from a blister on his heel that would not heal because of diabetes. Died at Old Folks County Home in Munroe Falls. Lived with Willard and Dorothy Chew before that. From Jim Kenepp I remember Frank from when I was a young kid. The reason that I remember him was that he teased us kids by telling us that he had a hole in his leg. When he couldn't get us to beleive it he finally rolled up his pant leg and showed us the hole in his wooden leg. Generation No. 3 4. John Thomas Brittain, born August 06, 1823 in Pennsylvania; died January 07, 1913 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. He was the son of 8. John Brittain and 9. Margaret Albertson. He married 5. Hannah Rogers October 24, 1844. 5. Hannah Rogers, born January 1828 in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio; died March 20, 1853 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. She was the daughter of 10. Gurdon Rogers , Jr. and 11. Sarah Smith. Notes for John Thomas Brittain: John Thomas came with his father to the farm on Brittain Road when he was nine years old. In 1844, (October 24), he married Hannah Rogers, daughter of Gurdon and Sarah Rogers. Hannah was one of eight children and was born in Chardon, Geauga County, 1829, and died at 89 Brittain Road March 20, 1853. Hannah's ancestry goes back to the Reverend John Rogers who died in England in 1639. Her grandfather, Gurdon (1765-1832), served in the Revolutionary War. Her father, also named Gurdon, was born in 1798 and died in 1865. Her mother, Sarah, died in 1883. The Rodger family history is found in Hurd's History of New London, Connecticut, 1882. An early Rodger ancestor landed from England about 1635. He served in the General Assembly in Hartford, 1666-1674. His wife's father was the first licensed physcian in Connecticut. William Williams, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a member of this family. The name Bliss also appears on Hannah's records. The daughter of William the Conqueror married the Count of Blois (Bliss). An ancestor of the Bliss family was on the Mayflower. There was also a Drake in the family descended from Sir Francis. At one time John Thomas had a clay industry which he operated for three years, the farm, and a blacksmith shop. Eventually he sold the land along Market Street. During these years he saw Akron begin to develop. In the begining, there was Middlebury in the vicinity of Case Ave. where there were woolen mills, pottery manufacturing, and a few stores. The main supplies were brought from Pittsburgh. At Massilon Road and Market Street, a community grew which was called White Grocery. It had a hotel, post office, general store, school house, wagon shop, clay mill, and a few homes. Later this settlement was called Brittain. Many tales have been told about John Thomas and the family. Hannah, the first wife of Thomas, had a sister Ann who worked in the woolen mills at Middlebury about 1850. Her chum was Catherine Potts who was later to Thomas' second wife. Hannad went to Ann's boarding house for a party. It was there Thomas met Hannah and took her home. A few monthes later, they were married. According to the story, the day was set for the wedding and preparations were made, but Thomas did not show up. A day or two later he came, explainin the horses were in use and it was too far to walk, so he waited for a horse to ride. After Hannah's death, Thomas asked her friend Catherine, to come and keep house for him until he could make other arrangements. She never left and he married her September 1, 1853. Catherine was born January 1, 1831 in Suffield Township. She was the daughter of Israel and Mary Cook Potts. Catherine told about being homesick and running back home to Suffield at the time she was caring for John Thomas' children. That nigh, Thomas went for her, but she had hidden upstairs in the log cabin. Her mother told him that Catherine was there. Then he asked if he could marry Catherine. Her mother called her down and right then she said "yes". John Thomas took Catherine home with him a few days later, they hid their clothes in the barn, dressed, and slipped away and were married. Not until weeks later at a Thanksgiving dinner did the family know they had married and then only when he said she would sit at the head of the table from then on. John Thomas bought and lived on a adjoining farm in Tallmadge where he stayed until after Catherine died. Then he returned to live on the old homestead until he died in 1913 at his daughter's (Grace Chapin's) home. When John Thomas died, he left eight children, thirty-seven grandchildren, fifty-three great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. He had been a successful farmer and was active in community affairs. He was a Tallmadge trustee and was on the school board for thrity years. His father helped build the first school in Summit County. It was also use as a church and Sunday school. The Brittains were Methodist but, according to an old story, an evangelist came to Springfield in the early seventies and converted them all to Presbyterians. This was the begining of the North Springfield Presbyterian Church in Ellet. John Thomas as an active member of the Grange and a staunch Republican. He cast his first vote for Henry Clay when he was twenty-one and he voted twice for Lincoln. His great grandson, Merton William, remembers him as a medium size, white bearded man who was always accompanied by a black collie dog. John Thomas watched for signs of weather changes. He knew about bird flights and had many stories about the stars. He beleived in premonitions. A few days before his last illness he told his daughter Grace a big break in the family was coming. He, a daughter, and a grandchild all died within a short time. Catherine claimed there never was a death in her family but that she knew about it previously. She would dream of a pure white horse coming over a hill. From Summit County, Ohio Marriage Licenses 1840-1865 by Gladys E. Chamberlain Brittain, John T. - Catherine Potts September 1, 1853 J. H. Togg, M More About John Thomas Brittain: Burial: January 1913, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Farmer More About Catherine Potts: Burial: June 1906, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Housewife More About Hannah Rogers: Burial: March 1853, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Occupation: Housewife Children of John Brittain and Catherine Potts are: i. Olive Eugenia Brittain, born 1856; died 1930; married William S. Rhodes. More About Olive Eugenia Brittain: Burial: 1930, Standing Rock Cemetary, Kent, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife More About William S. Rhodes: Burial: 1933, Standing Rock Cemetary, Kent, Summit, Ohio ii. Lemuel Orange Brittain, born November 05, 1857 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died July 28, 1916 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married Caroline Brumbaugh December 01, 1886 in Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio. More About Lemuel Orange Brittain: Burial: 1916, Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio More About Caroline Brumbaugh: Burial: 1945, Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife iii. Mary Alice Brittain, born 1859; died 1955 in Wabash, Wabash, Indiana; married Charles F. Kohler April 10, 1879. iv. Cora Orinda Brittain, born 1865; died 1939; married Harry Harrington. v. Edith Catherine Brittain, born 1871; died 1902; married Linus Ewart. vi. Nora Grace Brittain, born January 18, 1868 in Summit, Ohio; died 1956; married Frank Dorn Chapin. Notes for Nora Grace Brittain: The following article appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal in 1952. LAST OF AKRON BRITTAINS 84, DAUGHTER OF PIONEER LIVES BESIDE BIRTHPLACE By Helen Waterhouse You climb steep stone steps through a tangle of tiger lillies and pink tea roses in an old-fashioned garden to find the last of the Akron Brittains. She is Mrs. Grace Chapin, 84, of 95 Brittain Rd., daughter of John Thomas Brittain, for whom the street was named. Not many people today know that the daughter of this pioneer Akron family is living alone next door to the place she was born doing her own housekeeping. "My friends are dead. Even my in-laws are all gone, too." she explains. Only one other of the 10 children of the pioneer family is still living. She is Mrs. Alice M. Kohler, 93, of Wabash, Ind. Mrs. Chapin tries to make an annual pilgrimage to her sister's home. This year, because of a fall sustained three weeks ago, she may not go. Snowy-haired and cheerful Mrs. Chapin lives in a house built in 1925. Another family occupies the homestead now. It is contructed of heavy oaken timbers and built on the site of the old log house the original Brittain, John of Pennsylvania, selected in 1832 when he brought his family to Ohio in a covered wagon. Ravenna was then the county seat of this section. When the pioneer Brittain selected this spot for his 200 acres farm, it was wild country. Later, Mrs. Chapin recalls, there was one other home between theirs and the site of the present water tower at the top of the hill. In the years since, she has watched the march of civilization up the hillside, has seen factories come within a few blocks of home. The din of traffic and the smoke of the city have long ago superceded the bird songs and peaceful fields that are girlhood rememberances. Only the flower garden is reminiscent of those earlier years. "It seems funny now to think about, but when my older brother John was married and moved to Newton St., we were real afraid he'd be homesick so far away," she laughs. "Later my wedding to Frank Chapin was held in John's home." Chapin was for years an important official in the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.. He died at the age of 60. Mrs. Chapin's two children live in other cities - Mrs. Ruth Travis in Pittsburgh and Donlad Chapin in Chicago. She's a member of the 50 Year Club and has attended St. Paul Luthern Church 57 years. Today as she recuperates from he fall, Mrs. Chapin spends most of her time reading in the sitting room filled with portraits and furniture of an earlier time. Occasionally she sits and reminisces at the grand piano on which she used to play. More About Nora Grace Brittain: Christened: April 12, 1885, Springfield Twp., Summit, Ohio (Source: Church Records, North Springfield United Presbyterian Church.) vii. Martha C. Brittain, born 1862; died 1864. More About Martha C. Brittain: Burial: 1864, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio viii. Millie C. Brittain. Children of John Brittain and Hannah Rogers are: 2 i. John Gurdon Brittain, born June 16, 1847 in Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio; died March 29, 1908 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married Frances Augusta Demass December 1869 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. ii. Amanda Ann Brittain, born 1845; died 1913; married Wesley Corp June 21, 1864 in Summit, Ohio. More About Amanda Ann Brittain: Burial: 1913, Northampton Center Cem., Northampton Twp., Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife Notes for Wesley Corp: From Summit County, Ohio Marriage Licenses 1840-1865 by Gladys E. Chamberlain Brittain, Amanda A. - Westly Corp June 21, 1864 William J. Clarke, J.P. Tombstone - Norhtampton Center Cemetary - Northampton Twp. West Corp 1839-1869 Amanda A., his wf., 1845-1913 More About Wesley Corp: Burial: 1896, Northampton Center Cem., Northampton Twp., Summit, Ohio iii. Sarah Margaret Brittain, born 1850; died 1937; married Herman Newbower. More About Sarah Margaret Brittain: Burial: 1937, Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife More About Herman Newbower: Burial: 1918, Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio iv. Hannah Jane Brittain, born 1853; died 1937; married Thomas Jefferson Gilcrest. More About Hannah Jane Brittain: Burial: Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio More About Thomas Jefferson Gilcrest: Burial: Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio 6. Jacob Demass, born May 02, 1828 in Weedsport, Onondaga, New York; died July 29, 1908 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. He married 7. Lucy A. ?. 7. Lucy A. ?, died May 10, 1887 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. Notes for Jacob Demass: From the Military History of Ohio Page 300 DeMass, Jacob M., entered at Akron, August 29, 1864, Bat. D, 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, mustered out at Greensboro, North Carolina June 16, 1865. More About Jacob Demass: Military-From: August 29, 1864, U.S. Army - Bat. D, 1st Reg., Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, 23rd Army Corps Military-To: June 10, 1865 Occupation: Carpenter Children of Jacob Demass and Lucy ? are: 3 i. Frances Augusta Demass, born June 26, 1854 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; died July 14, 1933 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married John Gurdon Brittain December 1869 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. ii. Jesse E. Demass, born February 15, 1862 in Akron, Summit, Ohio (Source: Tombstone, Hillside Memorial Park.); died August 25, 1934 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. Notes for Jesse E. Demass: Newspaper article. OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. DeMass, 1761 East Market St., lifelong residents of Akron, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at their home last night. Seven of their eight children, their 17 grandchildren, a great-grandchild and several friends were present. A large wedding cake deocorated with figures of a bride and groom was served. Mr. DeMass is a carpenter. More About Jesse E. Demass: Burial: August 1934, Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Carpenter iii. Fred A. Demass, born June 17, 1869 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. Generation No. 4 8. John Brittain, born June 29, 1779 in Lower Mt. Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania; died April 05, 1857 in Akron, Summit, Ohio. He was the son of 16. Zeboeth Brittain and 17. Elizabeth Marr. He married 9. Margaret Albertson April 17, 1806 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. 9. Margaret Albertson, born August 29, 1786 in Knowlton, Sussex, New Jersey; died November 04, 1831 in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 18. Alem R. Albertson. Notes for John Brittain: A year after Margaret's death (1832), John left Pennsylvania with his children and his three sisters. They drove a three horse team over the Allegheny Mountains, taking fourteen days to reach the vicinity of Middlebury, Ohio. Here John bought two hundred acres of land at eleven dollars an acre. He had his choice of two locations, one where Akron University now stands, or the property which surrounds what is now Brittain Road. These were the two highest spots in Summit County. He built a cabin on what was called the Chittenden Place, where earlier settlers had hidden during an Indian raid. From the Brittain Family History John was known to be a strong man. One day when the Brittains were making cider, a bully from a neighboring county came to see if he could beat John in a bout. This was a custom of the day to see who was the strongest man. Often men gathered to see and money was wagered. John said he would like a drink before the bout, so he picked up the barrel and drank from the bunghole. The bully left and never came back. John ws married a second time in 1834 to Gaynor Metlin. She was a member of the Gaynor family, one of the first to settle in Springfield Township. John and Gaynor's daughter, Catherine, did at the age of two years. Gaynor died in 1844. Later that year John turned the farm over to his son, John Thomas, but lived there until his death in 1857. John was a Methodist, and a Whig politically. He held many offices in the township. He helped start the first school in the county. At the time he settled in Springfield, not a house had yet been built in Akron, and only a sparse population was scattered over the township. Neither schools nor churches had been established, but John aroused enough interest to have a school house erected, the first one in Springfield Township. The first house built on the Brittain farm was destroyed by fire. It was replaced by the one which now stands at 95 Brittain Road, and in which John died. From Centennial History of Summity County by William Doyle Page 121 - Springfield Township Springfield Township was first settled in 1806 when Ariel Bradley moved from Suffield Township to what is now the village of Mogadore. Other early settlers were Thomas Hale, Benjamin Baldwin, John Hall, James Hall, Nathan Moore, Rueben Tupper, Abraham DeHaven, the Ellet family, the Norton family, Patrick Christy, James McKnight, William Foster, et al. The township was organized in April 1808. The manufacturing of the township is all in the pottery line as great beds of potters clay are found here. Coal was also mined. Mogadore is the principal village. North Springfield, Brittain, Thomastown, Millheim, and Krumroy are also flourishing hamlets. Springfield furnished nearly 150 men to the Federal armies in the Civil War. From Portage County, Ohio Marriage Records 1807-1865 John Brittain married Gainor Metlin June 13, 1833 More About John Brittain: Burial: April 1857, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Farmer More About Margaret Albertson: Occupation: Housewife Children of John Brittain and Margaret Albertson are: 4 i. John Thomas Brittain, born August 06, 1823 in Pennsylvania; died January 07, 1913 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married (1) Catherine Potts; married (2) Hannah Rogers October 24, 1844. ii. Matilda Willard Brittain, born June 19, 1826 in Pennsylvania; died September 16, 1901 in Coddingtonville, Summit, Ohio; married George Holland Sumner May 09, 1844. More About Matilda Willard Brittain: Burial: September 1901 Notes for George Holland Sumner: From Summit County, Ohio Marriage Licenses 1840-1865 by Gladys E. Chamberlain Brittain, Matilda M. - George H. Sumner May 9, 1844 Peter Burroughs, M iii. Henry Brittain, born February 27, 1807; died October 02, 1847. Notes for Henry Brittain: Middlebury Cemetary - Newton St. and Barber Ave. - Akron, Ohio Tombstone Inscription Henry Brittain Died October 2, 1847 More About Henry Brittain: Burial: 1847, Middlebury Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio iv. Alem Marr Brittain, born September 17, 1809; died November 09, 1889 in Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania. More About Alem Marr Brittain: Burial: 1889, Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania Occupation: Minister v. Zeboeth Brittain, born February 18, 1812; died July 30, 1853 in Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio; married Elizabeth Dunbar December 23, 1833 in Ohio. Notes for Zeboeth Brittain: From Portage County, Ohio Marriage Records 1807-1865 Zeboeth Brittain married Elizabeth Dunbar December 26, 1833 Tombstone Inscription - North Springfield Presbyterian Church Cemetary Brittain Zeboeth 1812 - 1853 Elizabeth 1816 - 1850 More About Zeboeth Brittain: Burial: 1853, Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio More About Elizabeth Dunbar: Burial: Ellet Cem., Akron, Summit, Ohio vi. Jane Brittain, born May 14, 1814 in Pennsylvania; died January 19, 1891 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; married ? Lowry. More About ? Lowry: Occupation: Minister vii. Elizabeth A. Brittain, born March 12, 1817; died 1875; married ? Elliott. More About Elizabeth A. Brittain: Burial: 1875, East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Misc.: Cemetary - Sec. A, Lot 35 viii. Margaret Catherine Brittain, born April 22, 1821 in Pennsylvania; died August 31, 1823 in Pennsylvania. More About Margaret Catherine Brittain: Burial: East Akron Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Fact 9: There may have been two daughters with the same name since one died in infancy Misc.: Cem. Sec. A, Lot 35 Child of John Brittain and Gaynor Mettlin is: i. Catherine Brittain. More About Catherine Brittain: Misc.: Died at age 2 10. Gurdon Rogers , Jr., born 1798 in Connecticut; died 1865. He was the son of 20. Gurdon Rogers and 21. Elizabeth Bliss. He married 11. Sarah Smith 1826. 11. Sarah Smith, born 1803; died 1883. More About Gurdon Rogers , Jr.: Military-From: June 08, 1813, 24th Reg. Conn. Militia Military-To: July 14, 1813, Commanded by Maj. Joseph Buckeley, II Children of Gurdon Rogers and Sarah Smith are: 5 i. Hannah Rogers, born January 1828 in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio; died March 20, 1853 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married John Thomas Brittain October 24, 1844. ii. Sarah Rogers. iii. Ann Rogers. iv. Monroe Rogers. v. Hiram Rogers. vi. James Rogers. vii. Uel Edward Rogers, born 1843; died 1905. Generation No. 5 16. Zeboeth Brittain, born January 09, 1745/46 in Amwell Township, Hunterdon, New Jersey; died July 11, 1790 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of 32. William Brittain and 33. Mary Collins. He married 17. Elizabeth Marr 1768. 17. Elizabeth Marr, born September 02, 1748 in Amwell Township, Hunterdon, New Jersey; died June 1815 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of 34. Lawrence Marr , Sr.. More About Zeboeth Brittain: Military-From: 1779, Pvt. in Co. of Capt. John Nelson 1779 Military-To: 1782, Co. of Capt. Hugh Gaston 1st Class, 3rd. Co., 5th Bat. Northampton Co. Militia Misc.: In Northampton Co. (Pa.) Militia 1781 to 1782 Children of Zeboeth Brittain and Elizabeth Marr are: 8 i. John Brittain, born June 29, 1779 in Lower Mt. Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania; died April 05, 1857 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married (1) Margaret Albertson April 17, 1806 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania; married (2) Gaynor Mettlin June 13, 1833 in Portage, Ohio. ii. William Brittain, born April 04, 1769 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania; married Sarah Aton. More About Sarah Aton: A.K.A.: Sarah Aten iii. Joseph Brittain, born March 01, 1771 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania; died 1821 in Lucerne Co., Pennsylvania; married Anne White 1792. iv. David Brittain. v. Elizabeth Brittain. vi. Rachel Brittain, born January 17, 1777; died April 03, 1855 in Akron, Summit, Ohio; married Jacob White. More About Rachel Brittain: Burial: Old Springfield Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Occupation: Housewife Notes for Jacob White: Tombstones -Old Springfield Cemetary on Martha Ave., south of E. Market St., in front of Goodyear Plant #3, Akron, Ohio Jacob White died May 25, 1858 aged 82 yrs., 2 months, 6 days Rachel, wf. of Jacob, died 1/4 April 1855 aged 77 yrs., 9ms., 7 days More About Jacob White: Burial: 1853, Old Springfield Cemetary, Akron, Summit, Ohio Fact 9: Old Springfield Cem. is now the front lawn of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Fact 10: Died age 82 yrs., 2 mos., 6 days vii. Ellen Brittain. viii. Sarah Brittain. 18. Alem R. Albertson. Child of Alem R. Albertson is: 9 i. Margaret Albertson, born August 29, 1786 in Knowlton, Sussex, New Jersey; died November 04, 1831 in Pennsylvania; married John Brittain April 17, 1806 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. 20. Gurdon Rogers, born July 28, 1760 in Montvile, Connecticut; died 1832 in Montville, Connecticut. He was the son of 40. Daniel Rogers , Jr. and 41. Sarah Williams. He married 21. Elizabeth Bliss. 21. Elizabeth Bliss, born May 08, 1769; died 1802. She was the daughter of 42. Pelatiah Bliss and 43. Elizabeth Harris. More About Gurdon Rogers: Military-From: June 1776, American Revolution Military-To: February 1781 Children of Gurdon Rogers and Elizabeth Bliss are: 10 i. Gurdon Rogers , Jr., born 1798 in Connecticut; died 1865; married Sarah Smith 1826. ii. Benjamin Rogers. iii. Hannah Rogers. iv. Joel Rogers, born 1793. More About Joel Rogers: Misc.: Died in infancy v. Amos Rogers, born 1793. vi. Bliss Rogers, born 1796; died March 07, 1876; married Asentath Burnham September 06, 1818. vii. Eliza Rogers. viii. Lucretia Rogers, married Samuel Bronson. Generation No. 6 32. William Brittain, born 1723 in Staten Island, Richmond, New York; died March 15, 1804 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. He was the son of 64. Nathaniel Britton and 65. Elizabeth Gerritsen. He married 33. Mary Collins November 30, 1743 in Monmouth Co., New Jersey (Source: Marriage License.). 33. Mary Collins, born 1724; died August 13, 1805. She was the daughter of 66. Joseph Collins and 67. Rachel Dorset. Children of William Brittain and Mary Collins are: 16 i. Zeboeth Brittain, born January 09, 1745/46 in Amwell Township, Hunterdon, New Jersey; died July 11, 1790 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth Marr 1768. ii. Nathaniel Brittain, born March 12, 1743/44 in New Jersey; died October 02, 1817 in Pennslyvania; married Jane Simanton. More About Nathaniel Brittain: Military-From: American Revolution iii. Elizabeth Brittain, born March 11, 1747/48 in New Jersey; married Peter White. iv. Samuel Brittain, born March 09, 1749/50 in Middleton, Monmouth, New Jersey; died 1795; married Sarah Bright 1773. Notes for Samuel Brittain: From information supplied by Betty Kipp Samuels son Jeremia is the grandfather of Joseph I. Brittain, formerly of the American Consuler Service and who now resides in Los Angele, California (1934). His daughter was the mother of Bishop Bowman (deceased, of the M.E. Church. More About Samuel Brittain: Military-From: American Revolution - Rank - Pvt. Military-To: Capt. McCallas Company, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania v. James Brittain, born August 03, 1752 in New Jersey; died October 10, 1838 in Greenwich, New Brunswick, Canada; married Eizabeth Butler February 24, 1773. Notes for James Brittain: Collections of the New Jersey Historical Society - Vol. X Pages 32, 33 James Brittain (Lieutenant) He was probably of Sussex County, New Jersey. He was born in 1752, served first as a private in the 1st New Jersey Volunteers and was promoted to Ensign in 1779, and on February (or Apri) 25, 1782, Lieutenant of that Battalion. He served throughout the War and is said once to have been taken prisoner and sentenced to death, but escaped. At the end of the war he sought refuge in the new Province of New Brunswick, where he settled on the free grant of land granted to officers of this Regiment in what is now Kingsclear Parish. His military experience in the American Revolution entitled him to take service in the militia of New Brunswick, in which he held the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He was also a magistrate. He died at Greenwich in that Province on October 10, 1838, aged 86. James Brittain married Eleanor Butler, at Knowlton, Susssex County, New Jersey on February 24, 1773, the marriage ceremony having been performed by the Rev. Jabez Collver. She died at Greenwich in 1846, aged 94. His brother was Joseph Brittain. Sabine mentions another brother, William, as a Loyalist and an exile in New Brunswick. One Isreal Brittain was an Ensign in the 1st New Jersey Volunteers. More About James Brittain: Fact 9: Moved to New Brunswick, Canada Military-From: American Revolution Military-To: Fought for British vi. William Brittain, born October 15, 1754; died 1811 in New Brunswick, Canada; married Sarah Aten. Notes for William Brittain: Collections of the New Jersey Historical Society - Vol. X Page 33 Brittain, William, Knowlton, Sussex County, New Jersey, refused oaths, com. 1777; inq. 1778; imprisoned, escaped; to St. John, New Brunswick, 1780; died about 1811. More About William Brittain: Fact 9: Moved to New Brunswick, Canada Military-From: American Revolution Military-To: Was a Loyalist and served in Delancy's Brigade Misc.: Died ca. 1811 vii. Mary Brittain, born March 04, 1757 in New Jersey; married John Van Voorhees 1774. viii. Joseph Brittain, born September 24, 1759; died May 26, 1830 in St. John, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada; married Ann White. Notes for Joseph Brittain: Collections of the New Jersey Historical Society - Vol X Pages 32, 33 Joseph Brittain (Ensign) A brother of James Brittain, he was born in America about 1759 and served throughout the war, first as a private and, from October 1782, as Ensign in the 1st New Jersey Volunteers. He was taken prisoner with his brother James and aslo escaped. He died May 26, 1830, age 72, in Kings County, New Brunswick. More About Joseph Brittain: Fact 9: Moved to New Brunswick, Canada Military-From: American Revolution Military-To: Fought for British, was an Ensign in the New Jersey Volunteers ix. Rachel Brittain, born May 05, 1761. x. Sarah Brittain, born November 07, 1764 in Amwell Township, Hunterdon, New Jersey; died December 04, 1843; married Abraham Willet. More About Sarah Brittain: Misc.: May have died near Orangeville, Pennsylvania Notes for Abraham Willet: From Betty Kipp Mr. W. L. Greenslit of the Univeristy Publishing Co., Lincoln, Nebraska is a descendant. A letter from Mr. Greenslit says; "I beleive that Sarah Brittain came with her father to Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania after the Revolutionary War and married in Pennsylvania. He (Abraham) was the son of Peter Willet who enlisted in Norris and Sussex Co., New Jersey. Their first son was William and their second was Peter. Their first daughter was Mary and their second was Rachel". Mr. Greenslit further says, "The general trend of both Brittains and Willets was from Long Island to New Jersey, then to Columbia Co., Pennsylvania. Mother's (Mr. Greenslit's mother I beleive) people also consisted of Robbins and Ammermans who followed the same line of march." Sarah Brittain died December 4, 1843 near Orangeville, Pennsylvania. Mr. Greenslit is also aurthority for the statement that her father, William Brittain, died on or about March 15, 1804 34. Lawrence Marr , Sr.. Child of Lawrence Marr , Sr. is: 17 i. Elizabeth Marr, born September 02, 1748 in Amwell Township, Hunterdon, New Jersey; died June 1815 in Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania; married Zeboeth Brittain 1768. 40. Daniel Rogers , Jr., born Abt. 1708 in Montvile, Connecticut. He was the son of 80. Daniel Rogers and 81. Grace Williams. He married 41. Sarah Williams July 26, 1738. 41. Sarah Williams, died Bef. 1784. She was the daughter of 82. Ebenezer Williams. More About Sarah Williams: Christened: November 14, 1724 Children of Daniel Rogers and Sarah Williams are: 20 i. Gurdon Rogers, born July 28, 1760 in Montvile, Connecticut; died 1832 in Montville, Connecticut; married (1) Lucretia Rogers; married (2) Elizabeth Bliss. ii. Ebenezer Rogers, born January 03, 1743/44; married Elizabeth Gates. 42. Pelatiah Bliss, born 1734. He was the son of 84. Pelatiah Bliss and 85. Sarah Brown. He married 43. Elizabeth Harris Abt. 1768. 43. Elizabeth Harris, born 1738; died 1834. More About Elizabeth Harris: Misc.: Last name may have been Baker Children of Pelatiah Bliss and Elizabeth Harris are: 21 i. Elizabeth Bliss, born May 08, 1769; died 1802; married Gurdon Rogers. ii. Hannah Bliss, born January 19, 1772; married William Viber. iii. Pelatiah Bliss, born March 17, 1774; died November 23, 1852; married Hannah Gilbert September 19, 1793 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut. iv. John Bliss, born November 08, 1780; died November 1815. Generation No. 7 64. Nathaniel Britton, born Abt. 1666 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York; died 1729 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. He was the son of 128. Nathaniel Britton and 129. Anne Stillwell. He married 65. Elizabeth Gerritsen 1696 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. 65. Elizabeth Gerritsen. She was the daughter of 130. Gerrit Gerritson and 131. Neeltje Pieterse. Notes for Nathaniel Britton: Collections of the New York Historical Society for the year 1902 Unrecorded Wills - Page 150 In the name of God, Amen. June 1, 1729. I, Nathaniel Britton, of Richmond County, Esq., being at this time dangerously ill. Whereas it has pleased God to give unto me thirteen children, which are all now living, being six sons and seven daughters, namely, Nathaniel, Richard, Nicholas, Adigail, 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 will 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 of land, 60 acres, and 6 acres of salt meadow, thereto belonging, situate at the head of Fresh Kill, which was sold to me by James Dye. And he is to pay my grandson, Nathaniel, son of my son Abraham, deceased, L30, when he is of age. If my son William dies without issure, then I leave the above to my sons, John and Samuel. I leave to my sons John and Samuel all my farm or Plantation where I now live, in the South Precinct of Richmond County; lying between the Plantations of Col. Nicholas Britton and Vincent Founatain, Jr., with all appurtenances. The northeast part, joining Col. Nicholas Britton, is to be for my son John; and the southwest part to 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 they are to pay L200 to six of my daughters, viz: Elizabeth, wife of James Poillon, 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, 2 cows and 2 mares. I leave my son William L100. To my son Nicholas, 6 shillings, 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 Sayre, Jr. Proved November 11, 1729 More About Nathaniel Britton: Military-From: Lieut. of Militia, South Company, 1715 Occupation: Judge Religion/Church: Presbyterian More About Elizabeth Gerritsen: Occupation: Housewife Children of Nathaniel Britton and Elizabeth Gerritsen are: 32 i. William Brittain, born 1723 in Staten Island, Richmond, New York; died March 15, 1804 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey; married Mary Collins November 30, 1743 in Monmouth Co., New Jersey. ii. Nathaniel Brittain, born 1688; died 1747; married Frances. More About Nathaniel Brittain: Military-From: Pvt. in Militia 1715 iii. Richard Brittain, born 1689 in Staten Ilsand, New York; died July 20, 1802; married Catherine. More About Richard Brittain: Burial: Bethel Cem. near Hares Corner, DE. iv. Nicholas Brittain, born 1695. v. Abigail Brittain, born 1698. vi. Abraham Brittain, born Abt. 1690 in Staten Ilsand, New York; married Sarah Stillwell. vii. Alice Brittain, born 1705; died October 30, 1766 in New Jersey; married John Coward 1727. More About John Coward: Fact 9: Last name may be Cowell Occupation: Pastor viii. Rebecca Brittain. ix. Samuel Brittain, born 1715. x. Mary Brittain, born 1717. xi. Sarah Brittain, born 1719. xii. Rachel Brittain, born March 05, 1723/24; died 1814; married Isaac Boileau October 02, 1747. xiii. Elizabeth Brittain, born September 19, 1704; married James Poillon. More About Elizabeth Brittain: Fact 9: Under 21 in 1729 xiv. John Brittain, born 1713. 66. Joseph Collins. He married 67. Rachel Dorset. 67. Rachel Dorset. Child of Joseph Collins and Rachel Dorset is: 33 i. Mary Collins, born 1724; died August 13, 1805; married William Brittain November 30, 1743 in Monmouth Co., New Jersey. 80. Daniel Rogers, born in New London, Connecticut; died Abt. 1772. He was the son of 160. Samuel Rogers and 161. Mary Stanton. He married 81. Grace Williams September 24, 1702. 81. Grace Williams, born Abt. 1678. She was the daughter of 162. Thomas Williams and 163. Joanna. More About Daniel Rogers: Misc.: Died age 105 Children of Daniel Rogers and Grace Williams are: 40 i. Daniel Rogers , Jr., born Abt. 1708 in Montvile, Connecticut; married Sarah Williams July 26, 1738. ii. Nathaniel Rogers, born Abt. 1709. iii. Ebenezer Rogers, married Dorothy Denison. iv. Grace Rogers, married Elisha Mirick. v. Mary Rogers, married Thomas Bolles. vi. Anna Rogers, married ? Baker. vii. Alpheus Rogers, married Delight Harris. viii. Thomas Rogers, married Sarah Fitch. 82. Ebenezer Williams. Child of Ebenezer Williams is: 41 i. Sarah Williams, died Bef. 1784; married Daniel Rogers , Jr. July 26, 1738. 84. Pelatiah Bliss, born November 17, 1697 in New London, Connecticut; died 1765. He was the son of 168. Samuel Bliss and 169. Anne Elderkin. He married 85. Sarah Brown. 85. Sarah Brown. Child of Pelatiah Bliss and Sarah Brown is: 42 i. Pelatiah Bliss, born 1734; married Elizabeth Harris Abt. 1768. Children of Pelatiah Bliss and Martha Avery are: i. Althea Bliss, married Joseph Comstock. ii. Mary Bliss, married Joseph Fargo. iii. Abigail Bliss, born 1735; married Joshua Baker. iv. Thankful Bliss, born 1737; married Gideon Baker. v. Delight Bliss, born 1739; married Samuel Swaddle. vi. Sarah Bliss, born 1741; married Joshua Ransom. vii. Elizabeth Bliss, born 1742; married Joshua Jones. viii. Ann Bliss, born 1744; married William Welch. ix. Eliphal Bliss, married Elisha Scovil. Generation No. 8 128. Nathaniel Britton, born 1625 in Gloucester County, England; died February 1683/84 in Old Town, Staten Island, New York. He was the son of 256. Richard Britton , Sr. and 257. Sarah. He married 129. Anne Stillwell Abt. 1653. 129. Anne Stillwell, born Bet. 1640 - 1645; died 1683 in Staten Island, New York City, New York. She was the daughter of 258. Nicholas Stillwell , Jr. and 259. Anne Van Dyke. Notes for Nathaniel Britton: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadelphia 1929 Nathaniel Britton; died 1683 at Staten Island (died 1645) marrried ca. 1660 Anne Stillwell, born 1643; daughter of Nicholas and Anne Stillwell. More About Nathaniel Britton: Occupation: Farmer, Merchant Children of Nathaniel Britton and Anne Stillwell are: 64 i. Nathaniel Britton, born Abt. 1666 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York; died 1729 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York; married Elizabeth Gerritsen 1696 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. ii. Sarah Britton, born Abt. 1668. iii. Rebecca Britton, born Abt. 1669; married Abraham Cole March 09, 1693/94. iv. Richard Britton, born Abt. 1670. More About Richard Britton: Occupation: Minister v. Abigail Britton, born Abt. 1667. 130. Gerrit Gerritson. He married 131. Neeltje Pieterse. 131. Neeltje Pieterse. Child of Gerrit Gerritson and Neeltje Pieterse is: 65 i. Elizabeth Gerritsen, married (1) Abraham Brouwer; married (2) Nathaniel Britton 1696 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. 160. Samuel Rogers, born Abt. 1640 in Stratford, Connecticut; died December 01, 1713 in New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 320. James Rogers and 321. Elizabeth Rowland. He married 161. Mary Stanton October 18, 1662. 161. Mary Stanton. She was the daughter of 322. Thomas Stanton and 323. Ann Lord. More About Samuel Rogers: Misc.: May have been born December 31 and married Nov. 17, 1662 Children of Samuel Rogers and Mary Stanton are: 80 i. Daniel Rogers, born in New London, Connecticut; died Abt. 1772; married Grace Williams September 24, 1702. ii. Ann Rogers, born 1666. iii. Mary Rogers, born April 17, 1667; married Samuel Gilbert. More About Samuel Gilbert: Military-From: Was known as Capt. Gilbert iv. Samuel Rogers , Jr., born December 22, 1669; married Abigail Plumb 1694. v. Joseph Rogers, born 1670. vi. Elizabeth Rogers, born May 08, 1673; married (1) Theophilus Stanton; married (2) Asa Harris. vii. Anna Rogers, born May 08, 1673; died July 26, 1689. viii. Sarah Rogers, born August 09, 1676 in New London, Connecticut; died November 13, 1748; married James Harris 1696. More About James Harris: Military-From: Was a Lieut. ix. Jonathan Rogers, born Abt. 1680; married Elizabeth Pemberton. 162. Thomas Williams. He married 163. Joanna. 163. Joanna. Child of Thomas Williams and Joanna is: 81 i. Grace Williams, born Abt. 1678; married Daniel Rogers September 24, 1702. 168. Samuel Bliss, born December 09, 1657 in Saybrook, Connecticut; died December 30, 1729. He was the son of 336. Thomas Bliss III and 337. Elizabeth Birchard. He married 169. Anne Elderkin. 169. Anne Elderkin, born 1661; died May 17, 1748. She was the daughter of 338. John Elderkin. More About Samuel Bliss: Misc.: May have died in 1731 Children of Samuel Bliss and Anne Elderkin are: 84 i. Pelatiah Bliss, born November 17, 1697 in New London, Connecticut; died 1765; married (1) Sarah Brown; married (2) Martha Avery. ii. Thomas Bliss, born September 06, 1682; died 1719. iii. Samuel Bliss , Jr., born November 13, 1684; died September 20, 1763. iv. Elizabeth Bliss, born February 28, 1686/87; died July 02, 1757; married Daniel White April 25, 1710. More About Daniel White: Misc.: Was a Capt. v. John Bliss, born October 23, 1690; died February 01, 1740/41. vi. Thankful Bliss, born March 07, 1699/00; married Joseph Willoughby April 06, 1719. Generation No. 9 256. Richard Britton , Sr., died 1655 in Radsstock, Somerset, England. He married 257. Sarah. 257. Sarah. Children of Richard Britton and Sarah are: 128 i. Nathaniel Britton, born 1625 in Gloucester County, England; died February 1683/84 in Old Town, Staten Island, New York; married Anne Stillwell Abt. 1653. ii. Cananuiel Britton, died 1682; married Jane. Notes for Cananuiel Britton: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadelphia 1929 Cananiel Britton Penn. Quaker, died 1682 married Jane______, buried October 1, 1675 More About Jane: Burial: October 01, 1675 iii. Richard Britton, born 1613; died 1679; married Sarah. Notes for Richard Britton: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadelphia 1929 Page 100 Abstract of will of Richard Britton, Vicar of Bisley, County of Gloucester, England; dated August 6, 1678; proved at Gloucester September 10, 1680. To be buried in the Chancel of the Church of Bisley, by the side of Sarah my wife. To my brother Nathaniel Britton of New York in America L10. To my brother Cananuel Britton, L10. To my sister Abigail Duck, L10. To my nephew William Clotterbuck, all my study of books and so much of my goods and c as will amount to one moiety. The other moiety I give to my sister Jane Fernley, in consideration of her keeping my house since the death of my wife. She to live in my house called "Patt's" for life. Said William Clotterbuck to be sole executor and I give him all my estate to divide between himself and my sister Fernely. Executor to give rings to my cousin Thomas and cousin John Pope, of Cam, with thier wives. My cousin Richard Pope and his wife at London, and my funeral ring to my sister Abigail. Witeness; Richard Blake, John Hide, and Sarah Hide States his books cost him L20. Notes for Sarah: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadelphia 1929 According to this book Richard died in 1680 (1613-1679), married Sarah_____, buried at Bisley, died prior to her husband. iv. Abigail Britton, married ? Duck. Notes for ? Duck: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadeplhia 1929 Abigail Britton married _________Duck v. Jane Britton, married ? Fernely. Notes for ? Fernely: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadephia 1929 Jane Britton married ______Fernely vi. Daniel Britton, married Annetie Derdeman. Notes for Daniel Britton: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadelphia 1929 Daniel Britton married Annetie (Derdeman?). Had a son Richard, bapt. August 5, 1668 at Dutch Reformed Church of New York. Witnesses were Richard Derdeman and Annetie Sitllwell. vii. William Britton, born Abt. 1635 in Gloucester County, England; died December 1683 in Staten Island, New York City, New York; married Maria Stillwell. Notes for William Britton: From Wilson and Allied Families by Alfred R. Justice, Philadelphia 1929 William Britton married Maria_____, born 1645. It is possible William was married in England, and that Maria was his second wife. More About Maria Stillwell: Christened: July 04, 1678, Flatbush, Long Island, New York (at age 33) 258. Nicholas Stillwell , Jr., born 1612 in Surrey, England; died December 28, 1671 in Staten Island, New York City, New York. He was the son of 516. Nicholas Stillwell and 517. Alice. He married 259. Anne Van Dyke. 259. Anne Van Dyke, born 1648; died 1686. More About Nicholas Stillwell , Jr.: Military-From: Lieut. under the Dutch, Esophus War 1663 Children of Nicholas Stillwell and Anne Van Dyke are: 129 i. Anne Stillwell, born Bet. 1640 - 1645; died 1683 in Staten Island, New York City, New York; married Nathaniel Britton Abt. 1653. ii. Alice Stillwell, married (1) Samuel Holmes October 26, 1665; married (2) William Osburne 1680; married (3) Daniel Lake 1683. More About Samuel Holmes: Christened: March 20, 1641/42 iii. William Stillwell, married (1) Hannah; married (2) Mary. iv. Thomas Stillwell, died 1705 in Graves End, Long Island, New York; married Martha Billew June 08, 1670. More About Thomas Stillwell: Christened: July 09, 1651 Military-From: Was a Lieut. More About Martha Billew: Christened: February 08, 1651/52, Leyden, Holland v. Daniel Stillwell, died Abt. 1720; married Maria Mott 1678. More About Daniel Stillwell: Christened: November 13, 1653 More About Maria Mott: A.K.A.: Mary vi. Jeremiah Stillwell, died Abt. 1720. More About Jeremiah Stillwell: Christened: January 13, 1662/63 vii. Elias Stillwell. Children of Nicholas Stillwell and Alice are: i. Richard Stillwell, born 1634; died Abt. 1689 in Dover, Staten Island, New York; married (1) Mary Cooke; married (2) Mary Holmes. More About Richard Stillwell: Military-From: Had rank of Captain More About Mary Cooke: A.K.A.: Freelove or Mercy?? ii. Nicholas Stillwell III, born Abt. 1636; married (1) Katherine Huyberts; married (2) Elizabeth Cornell. More About Katherine Huyberts: A.K.A.: Maiden name - Huyberts More About Elizabeth Cornell: Fact 9: Last name may be Corwin? 320. James Rogers, born Abt. 1615 in England; died 1687 in New London, Connecticut. He married 321. Elizabeth Rowland. 321. Elizabeth Rowland, died Abt. 1709. She was the daughter of 642. Samuel Rowland. Notes for James Rogers: From the Compendium of American Genealogy Rogers, James (1615 - 1687) from England in the "Increase", 1635; at Stratford, Milford and New London, Conn.; freeman, 1660/1661; baker; rep. Gen. Ct. 6 times; in Pequot War, 1637; a founder of "Rogerences"; brought to America the bible of the martyr John Rogers; married Elizabeth (1621 - 1709) daughter of Samuel Rowland. Children of James Rogers and Elizabeth Rowland are: 160 i. Samuel Rogers, born Abt. 1640 in Stratford, Connecticut; died December 01, 1713 in New London, Connecticut; married (2) Joanna Williams; married (3) Mary Stanton October 18, 1662. ii. Joseph Rogers, born May 14, 1646; married Sarah Abt. 1670. iii. John Rogers, born December 01, 1648; died 1721; married (1) Sarah Cole; married (2) Elizabeth Griswold October 17, 1670 in New London, Connecticut; married (3) Mary Ransford June 06, 1699 in New London, Connecticut. More About Elizabeth Griswold: Fact 9: Divorced 1676 iv. Bathsheba Rogers, born December 30, 1650; married (1) Richard Smith; married (2) Samuel Fox. v. James Rogers, born February 15, 1651/52; married Mary Jordan November 05, 1674 in New London, Connecticut. vi. Jonathan Rogers, born December 31, 1665; married Naomi Burdick March 02, 1677/78 in New London, Connecticut. vii. Elizabeth Rogers, born April 15, 1658; married Samuel Beebe February 09, 1680/81 in New London, Connecticut. 322. Thomas Stanton. He married 323. Ann Lord. 323. Ann Lord. Child of Thomas Stanton and Ann Lord is: 161 i. Mary Stanton, married Samuel Rogers October 18, 1662. 336. Thomas Bliss III, born 1615; died April 15, 1688. He was the son of 672. Thomas Bliss II and 673. Margaret Lawrence. He married 337. Elizabeth Birchard October 30, 1644. 337. Elizabeth Birchard. More About Elizabeth Birchard: Misc.: Not sure about last name. Children of Thomas Bliss and Elizabeth Birchard are: 168 i. Samuel Bliss, born December 09, 1657 in Saybrook, Connecticut; died December 30, 1729; married Anne Elderkin. ii. Elizabeth Bliss, born November 20, 1645; married Edward Smith June 07, 1663. iii. Sarah Bliss, born August 26, 1647; died August 29, 1730; married (1) Solomon Tracy , M.D.; married (2) Thomas Sluman December 1668. iv. Mary Bliss, born February 07, 1651/52; married David Caulkins. v. Thomas Bliss, born March 03, 1651/52; died January 29, 1681/82. vi. Deliverence Bliss, born August 10, 1665; married Daniel Perkins June 08, 1682. vii. Anne Bliss, born September 15, 1660; married Josiah Rockwell April 08, 1688. viii. Rebeckah Bliss, born March 18, 1662/63; died August 27, 1737; married Israel Lathrop April 08, 1686. 338. John Elderkin. More About John Elderkin: Misc.: Was a Deacon Child of John Elderkin is: 169 i. Anne Elderkin, born 1661; died May 17, 1748; married Samuel Bliss. Generation No. 10 516. Nicholas Stillwell, born 1570; died Abt. 1607. He was the son of 1032. John Stillwell , Jr. and 1033. Jane Parle. He married 517. Alice. 517. Alice. Children of Nicholas Stillwell and Alice are: 258 i. Nicholas Stillwell , Jr., born 1612 in Surrey, England; died December 28, 1671 in Staten Island, New York City, New York; married (1) Anne Van Dyke; married (2) Alice. ii. Emma Stillwell. iii. Elizabeth Stillwell. iv. Edwin Stillwell. v. Jasper Stillwell, died November 08, 1648; married Sarah Hertes. vi. Mabel Stillwell, married Robert Cooke. vii. John Stillwell. 642. Samuel Rowland. Child of Samuel Rowland is: 321 i. Elizabeth Rowland, died Abt. 1709; married James Rogers. 672. Thomas Bliss II, born 1580 in England; died 1640. He was the son of 1344. Thomas Bliss. He married 673. Margaret Lawrence 1610. 673. Margaret Lawrence, born 1594; died 1684. Notes for Thomas Bliss II: From Compendium of American Genealogy Bliss, Thomas (ca. 1580 - 1650) from England to Braintree, Mass. 1635; settled at Hartford, Conn. 1639, where he was a proprietor; married in England ca. 1610 Margaret Lawrence (1594 - 1684). She removed to Springfield, Mass. after husbands death. More About Thomas Bliss II: Fact 9: First wife unknown, they were married in England Misc.: May have been born in 1585 Children of Thomas Bliss and Margaret Lawrence are: 336 i. Thomas Bliss III, born 1615; died April 15, 1688; married Elizabeth Birchard October 30, 1644. ii. Ann Bliss, died November 20, 1685; married Robert Chapman April 29, 1646. iii. Mary Bliss, died January 29, 1711/12; married Joseph Parsons November 26, 1646. iv. Nathaniel Bliss, born 1625; died November 08, 1654; married Catherine Chapman. v. Lawrence Bliss, died 1676. vi. Samuel Bliss, born 1624; died March 23, 1719/20; married Mary Lenard November 10, 1665. vii. Sarah Bliss, born 1635; married John Scott July 20, 1659 in Springfield, Massachusets. viii. Elizabeth Bliss, born 1637 in Boston Mount; married Miles Morgan February 15, 1668/69. More About Elizabeth Bliss: Misc.: May have been married in 1670 More About Miles Morgan: Misc.: Was a Sgt. ix. Hannah Bliss, born 1639 in Hartford, Connecticut; died January 25, 1661/62. x. John Bliss, born 1640 in Hartford, Connecticut; died September 10, 1702; married Patience Burt October 07, 1667. Generation No. 11 1032. John Stillwell , Jr., born 1539. He was the son of 2064. John Stillwell and 2065. Joan. He married 1033. Jane Parle. 1033. Jane Parle. Children of John Stillwell and Jane Parle are: 516 i. Nicholas Stillwell, born 1570; died Abt. 1607; married Alice. ii. John Stillwell III, married Mary Taylor. iii. James Stillwell. iv. Richard Stillwell. v. Nicholas Stillwell. 1344. Thomas Bliss, born Abt. 1555 in England; died Abt. 1637. Children of Thomas Bliss are: 672 i. Thomas Bliss II, born 1580 in England; died 1640; married Margaret Lawrence 1610. ii. Jonathan Bliss, died Abt. 1635. iii. Elizabeth Bliss, married John Calcliffe. More About John Calcliffe: Misc.: Was Sir John Calcliffe iv. George Bliss, born 1591; died August 31, 1667. v. Mary Bliss. More About Mary Bliss: A.K.A.: Polly Generation No. 12 2064. John Stillwell, born 1515; died 1558. He married 2065. Joan. 2065. Joan, died 1585. Children of John Stillwell and Joan are: 1032 i. John Stillwell , Jr., born 1539; married Jane Parle. ii. Robert Stillwell. iii. Henry Stillwell. iv. Katherine Stillwell. v. Winifred Stillwell.