Descendants of John Brittain Sr.

Generation No. 1

1. JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR. was born Abt. 1735, and died 1803 in Bertie Co., North Carolina. He married ELIZABETH Abt. 1756 in Hertford/Bertie Co.?, North Carolina. She was born Abt. 1737, and died Aft. 1811 in Bertie Co. North Carolina.

Notes for JOHN BRITTAIN SR.:

John was a Carpenter and a Cooper ( barrel maker) He had a Apple Orchard and a Cider Still. John's will gave each of his sons a gun. The guns all had names. He gave John his old gun. Benjamin, my hol man gun. Michael, Winton gun, Dan, gun called red stock and a sword, George, gun called Spikes and one sword. John Sr. had Negroes, Ceasr, Jim, Hardy, boy Dred, girl Fillis with her increase. and woman Lenze or luoze. He had land and plantation in both Bertie and Hertford Co. N. C. He gives land to John and Michael before his dies and at his death Benjamin receives land in Hertford Co. with Plantation, George gets 200 acres in Pitt Co., Daniel, one hundred acres and use of his tools and still. The land in Bertie Co goes to Daniel after mother and sisters death or marriage.

Will read at May court 1803.

1790 Heads of family Edenton District, Bertie Co.

John Briton ( Sr.) 2 males over 16, John Sr., Daniel, 1 male under 16, George, b. June 10, 1777, Hertford Co. N.C., 6 females, 5 daughters and wife.

John Briton (Jr.) 1 male over 16, 1 under 16, Cullen, b. 1787,and 1 female Mary Sessoms Briton, b. 1764-1769, Hertford Co., N.C.

Michael Briton 1 male over 16.

Benjamin Briton lived Hertford Co. N.C. he stayed at the home of his birth when his father moved to Bertie Bo. N.C.

1757 Bertie Co. N.C. Taxes, John Brittin-1, 100 acres. This part of Bertie Co., N.C. became part of Hertford Co., N.C. in 1759. He live by George Wynns

1759 on the petitions for formation of Hertford co., 1759, Bertie Co., 3nd column, 3rd pg. John Brittain,

1779 Hertford Co. District # 5, N.C. Taxes, pg 96- John Brittain

1760 March 24, Records his mark-- A Mark Vizt. A Crop and two slits in the Right Ear, and a Swallowfork in the left . Copy given

Hertford Co., N.C. wills and administrations, from Oct 15, 1752 to Oct 15, 1763 pg. 434

James & Elizabeth Brown John Brittain, Admin.; James Jones, Sec.

Deeds Book K 648 ( 466) Miles Wells planter of Bertie Co. to John Britan planter of same. March 23 1764. 35 pounds 10 shillings proclamation. 200 acres on the East Side of Quiochason Swamp, joining John Perry, William Bly. Wit: Thomas Ward, Hirbird Pritcher, June court 1765, CC:John Johnston.

Deed book K 658-(475) THOMAS WARD planter of Bertie Co. to JOHN BRITTON, March 29, 1764. 12 pounds 10 shillings Proclamation. 100 acres on the east side of the Quiockosan Swamp. Wht: Rachel (X) Hill, Harbird Pritchard, Jun Ct. 1765, CC: John Johnston

Deed Book L-2, 766-(102) Cullen Sessums & wife Rachel (X) of Hertford Co. to John Rayner of Bertie Co. Nov 21, 1767. 40 pounds . 220 acres which was left to Rachel Perry ( now the wife of Cullen Sessums) by the will of John Perry dec'd date Sept. 16, 1759, on the east side of Quiockosan Swamp, joining JOHN BRITTAIN, GEORGE OUTLAW, Wit: James Boon Wynns, Moses Freeman, Samuel Rayner, March court 1768, CC: John Johnston

Robert Daughon of Bertie Co. N.C. to John Brittain, of Hertford Co. N.C. Feb. 21 1776, 100 acres of Messuage or Tenement Tract in Bertie Co., N.C. Wit: John Freeman, Timothy Waltson Aug. court 1778

Deed Book pg. 115, John Brittian, Cooper of Hertford Co. N.C. to Micheal Brittian of the same. Has given to Micheal Brittian,100 acres in Bertie Co. N.C. east of Quioccason swamp in Capt. John Campbells line . and also the piece of land that I excepted of Wells in my son John Brittian deed this I give to him. Wit: John A. Wynns, Susanna Wynns, Samuel Rayner, Jemima Brittain , 1785 Court 1790, Oath of Samuel Rayner. On the 1800 census it shows Jemima Brittain age 16 to 26.

Deed The Jan. 21, 1785 , between John Brittain Sr. of Hertford Co., N.C. Give To John Brittain of the same. Plantation Messuage or Tract or Parcel of land on the east side of Quickoson Swamp beginning at a red oak in William Rayner line to pine land divided former Ward and Wells. 180 acres. Excepting the privilege of Getting White Oak Timber on it as long as I live if I request. Wit: Josiah Perry, Millison Perry, William Perry, Bertie Co., court Feb. 1785

Deed May 1791 John Brittain, Mary Brittain ( Sessums) and John Brittain sell to William Ranyer Oath of Joshua Rayner

Deed Feb 1792 John & Elizabeth Brittain to Samuel Rayner Oath of Enoch Rayner

Deed Feb 1792 John Holley to John Britain , Oath of Henry Mizell (Brother of Cader Mizell)

Deed Feb. John Britain to Lewis Outlaw, Due law by James Outlaw

Pitt Co. N.C. Deed book M (1788-1794) pg 518 Nov. 6, 1791, David Knox, Mary Knox, Harvey, Joshua Collins, Grantors to John Briton, the Elder of Bertie Co.,N.C. Grantee, 200 Acre; L 100. Wit.: Former owners: David Joeseph Collins. Wit.: James Latham, John Britton, Benja. Brittain ( These are Johns too oldest sons.)

John was living on land he bought from Robert and George Drawn in Bertie Co., N.C. when he died in 1803.

More About JOHN BRITTAIN SR.:

Property: Bet. 1757 - 1803, In Bertie and Hertford Co. N.C.

Will: May 11, 1802, Bertie C0., N.C. Wit;Hardy Freeman, James Ward, Josiah Holley

Notes for ELIZABETH:

On the Outlaw family tree it said Elizabeth died in Tenn.

Children of JOHN SR. and ELIZABETH are:

2. i. JOHN BRITTAIN² JR., b. June 04, 1758, Hertford Co. / part of Bertie Co. North Carolina; d. December 11, 1827, Pitt Co. , North Carolina.

ii. FRANCES BRITTAIN, b. 1760; d. September 11, 1810, Bertie, North Carolina.

3. iii. BENJAMIN BRITTAIN, b. 1761, Hertford Co.,North Carolina; d. Bef. 1820, Hertford Co., North Carolina.

4. iv. MICHAEL BRITTAIN, b. January 1763, Hertford Co., North Carolina; d. December 05, 1840, Hertford, North Carolina.

5. v. DANIEL BRITTAIN, b. Bet. 1764 - 1770, ,,North Carolina; d. 1831, Co., North Carolina.

vi. JUDITH BRITTAIN, b. 1765, ,,North Carolina; d. February 10, 1811, Bertie, North Carolina.

vii. ELIZABETH BRITTAIN, b. Abt. 1770, Hertford Co., North Carolina; d. April 22, 1819, Bertie C0., N.C..

Notes for ELIZABETH BRITTAIN:

Elizabeth was shown as 26-45 in 1800 census.

6. viii. ANN " NANCY" BRITTAIN, b. Abt. 1773, Hertford Co. North Carolina; d. 1849, Bertie Co. North Carolina.

ix. JEMIMA BRITTAIN, b. Abt. 1775, Hertford Co.,North Carolina.

Notes for JEMIMA BRITTAIN:

Jemima wit. deed of her father John to his son Michael Brittain, in 1785. She was shown as 16-26 on the 1800 census and still single in 1811 on her sisters will.

7. x. GEORGE BRITTAIN, b. June 10, 1777, Hertford Co., North Carolina; d. Bef. 1865, Pitt Co., North Carolina.

Generation No. 2

2. JOHN BRITTAIN² JR. (JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born June 04, 1758 in Hertford Co. / part of Bertie Co. North Carolina, and died December 11, 1827 in Pitt Co. , North Carolina. He married MARY SESSOMS 1786 in Bertie Co., North Carolina, daughter of CULLEN SESSOMS and RACHEL PERRY. She was born Bet. 1764 - 1869 in Hertford Co., North Carolina, and died Bef. October 14, 1853 in Pitt Co., North Carolina.

Notes for JOHN BRITTAIN JR.:

John Brittain owned land in town of Waynesborough, Stewart Co. Tenn. with Thomas Wynns and John sold his part to Thomas in 1820 and moved to Rutherford Co. Tenn. This Thomas Wynns is from North Carolina.

More About JOHN BRITTAIN JR.:

Burial: Oakley,Pitt Co., N.C.

Children of JOHN JR. and MARY SESSOMS are:

8. i. CULLEN³ BRITTAIN, b. June 25, 1787, Pitt Co., North Carolina; d. 1830, Henry Co., Tennessee.

9. ii. JOHN BRITTAIN III, b. May 15, 1791, ,Pitt, North Carolina; d. July 19, 1859, Smyrna, Rutherford, Tennessee.

iii. JAMES BRITTAIN, b. May 15, 1791, Pitt Co., North Carolina.

More About JAMES BRITTAIN:

Residence: 1837, Sumpter, Alabama

iv. MILES BRITTAIN/BRITTON, b. August 01, 1793, Pitt, North Carolina; d. Abt. 1843, Pitt Co., North Carolina; m. ANNA WARD; b. July 12, 1796, N.C.; d. February 20, 1878, Belvoir Township, Pitt Co., N.C..

Notes for MILES BRITTAIN/BRITTON:

In the second war with England, North Carolina was invaded in 1813 and in response to Governor Hawkins'call for troops, two companies from Pitt Co., about 125 men and officers, were enlisted. Miles Britton was a private in Captain George Eason's Company.

In July 22, 1822, Miles lived in Florence, Landerdale Co., Alabama. I think he didn't married Annie Ward when he returned from Alabama.

Notes for ANNA WARD:

1860 census, Anna Whitehead, age 63, b. N.C., Elizabeth Pilgreen, age 32, N.C., serving

Elizabeth Pilgreen lived with Annie till Annies death in 1778. She then went to live with Nancy Ward Britton wife of Lemuel Britton and her daughter Nancy Annie Mary Britton. In the 1880 census it states that Nancy and Elizabeth are both 67 years old this would give them a birth date around 1813. Elizabeth Pilgreen couldn't read or write. Maybe she was a Ward who married a Pilgreen and is related to Nancy and Ann Ward ?

More About ANNA WARD:

Burial: James/ Speight cemetery Bethel, Pitt Co., N.C.

Census: June 22, 1860, Pg. 37, # 318, Bethel, Pitt Co., N.C.

10. v. BENJAMIN BRITTAIN/BRITTON, b. October 18, 1796, Pitt Co., North Carolina.

11. vi. LEMUEL ( BRITTAIN) BRITTON, b. September 10, 1799, Pitt Co., North Carolina; d. October 30, 1871, Belvoir Township,Pitt Co., N.C..

vii. NANCY BRITTAIN, b. Bet. 1800 - 1804, Bethel, Pitt Co., North Carolina; d. Bef. 1837, Bethel, Pitt Co., North Carolina.

Notes for NANCY BRITTAIN:

On the 1820 census there is a woman 16 to 26 years I think it is Nancy Brittain who lives with John and Mary Brittain. In 1837 James Brittain gives up any clam that he would of gotten of his fathers when his mother died and brother Miles and Nancy Brittain, dec. in Pitt co. N.C. 1837. Who is Nancy Brittain ? Wife Sister to daughter of ?

3. BENJAMIN² BRITTAIN (JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born 1761 in Hertford Co.,North Carolina, and died Bef. 1820 in Hertford Co., North Carolina. He married FRUSANNAH ?.

Notes for BENJAMIN BRITTAIN:

Benjamin Britton is on the 1784 Taxes for Hertford Co. N.C.

Benjamin is shown 1790 census Hertford Co. N.C., Benjamin Brittain, 1 white male over 16, 1 white male under 16, 1 white female, 3 slaves.

Benjamin Brittain is shown 1800 census, pg 709, 2-0-1-1-0 Males-2-0-1-0-0 Females

Benjamin is In will of his father John Brittain, 1803 and sister Judith. 1811 and Frances1810.

Benjamin was in the War of 1812, Bertie Co. North Carolina, Second Regiment, Tenth Co., Detached from Jones Regiment.

Benjamin Britain is on pg. 92, 1810 Hertford Co. N.C. with 1 son 10-16 and son 26-45 and daughter under 10 d. 10-16, d. 16- 26 and wife 26- 45.

Under him on census is William Brittain, 16- 26, wife 16-26, and his wife's mother 26- 45 ?

Also on this pg. 92 are George W. , John, and James Sessoms just above Benjamin and Jacob Perry under Willian also Patrick Brown.

Benjamin is not in the 1820 census in Hertford co. N.C. There is a Frusannah Britton, 000100, 20201 with 6 slaves. This could be Benjamin or William's wife. ?

Notes for FRUSANNAH ?:

Frusannah Britton is on page 178 of Hertford Co. N.C., 1820 census

000100 males, 20201 females, and 6 slaves. I think she is the mother of William Britton who I think is living with his mother caring for her because he is not on this census. It looks like the 1 male would be William, females are his wife and children and his mother.

Children of BENJAMIN BRITTAIN and FRUSANNAH ? are:

12. i. WILLIAM P.³ BRITTON, b. 1789, Hertford Co., North Carolina; d. May 1867, Hertford Co., North Carolina.

13. ii. ANTHONY BRITTAIN, b. Abt. 1800, Hertford Co., North Carolina; d. 1846, Hertford Co., North Carolina; Stepchild.

4. MICHAEL² BRITTAIN (JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born January 1763 in Hertford Co., North Carolina, and died December 05, 1840 in Hertford, North Carolina. He married NANCY WESTON January 1792 in Hertford or Bertie Co's,North Carolina, daughter of WILLIAM WESTON. She was born 1771 in Edenton, Chowan Co., North Carolina, and died Aft. 1843 in Hertford Co., North Carolina.

Notes for MICHAEL BRITTAIN:

Michael was in the Rev. War. Michael applied for a pension Aug. 26 1833 Hertford Co. N.C. His wife Nancy Weston Brittan applied for a pension Sept. 25 1843 in Hertford Co. N.C. W4905, N.C. line.

1784 Hertford Co. N.C. taxes

1800 census pg. 702

In the 1810 census page 95 shows 3 sons and 2 daughters for Michael Britain. Also pg 92 Benjamin Britain, age45 and up, 1 son 10 - 16,1 son 26 - 45, 1 daughter, under 10, 1 d. 10 - 16, 1 d. 16 - 26, and wife 26 - 45. also under Benjamin Britain is William Brittain, 16- 26, son under 10 wife 16- 26 and woman 26- 45 not Benjamin's mother maybe wife's mother ?

In 1820 census Hertford Co. N.C. shows Mike Britton, 45 +, 2 daughters 16 to 26 and his wife 45 + on page 182. Also on pg 182 an Anthony and William Britton/ Britain.

William had 3 sons under 10 and 1 daughter under 10 and his wife.

In 1830 census Hertford Co. N.C. shows Michael Brittain, 60 and under 70, 1 male, 20 and under 30, 1 female, 15 and under 20. 1 Female 20 and under 30 daughter and wife 50 and under 60. 1 male and 2 female are not on the 1820 Census who are they? Both Micheals daughters are married by 1830!

There is a James P. Britton age 24 on 1850 census he would of been born 1826 he was a tailor living by Kenneth Rayner.

May court 1830 Lewis M. Jeggitts became a justice of the peace. He married Elizabeth Ann Britton.

Deed 1885 from Michael's father John is 100 acres on East side of Quuiaccason Swamp in Bertie Co., N.C. on John Campbell's line. Wit: John A. Wynns, Susanna Wynns, Jemima Britton and Samuel Rayner. I think Michael sold this land to Thomas Ward, who had it in his will who he got land from and who he sold it to.

1830 Michael was appointed inspector of Creeks and Rivers for Pitch Landing.

May 1832 plat of Michael Brittain land exhibited in open court and ordered to be registered.

In 1833 Michael was the inspector of Navel Stores at Pitch Landing.

May 10 1843 account current of Augustus Bass adm. of Michael Brittain dec'd with the auditors report there on returned to court and ordered registered.

More About MICHAEL BRITTAIN:

Census: 1810, Hertford Co., North Carolina

Occupation: 1833, was the inspector of Naval Stores at Pitch Landing

Will: 1843, Was administrated by Augustus Bass Michael's son- in - law.

Notes for NANCY WESTON:

Nancy 'S brother died 1842, James Weston, he mentioned: To Mary Parker, daughter of David Parker, to Joseph Jorden, son of Pleasent Jorden, to Sister Nancy Brittan, to Niece Cealess Bass, to Alford Moore Darden, son of Alfred W. Darden, to David and Henry Davis twin sons of John Davis( wife Mary), to Benjamin F. Parker, son of David Parker, To Henry P. Weston, son of Uria Weston, To Jordan Weston, son of Wilson Weston, To William Slocum, son of Clark Slocum, To Briant Parker son of, Silas Parker Jr., To Benjamin F. Parker, son of Samuel Clark ( Parker?) , Executor: David and Pleasent Jordan

Wilson Weston was 60 in 1850 and lived by Thomas Britton who was 53. and Mary Davis and sons David and Henry there father John was dead, and a James Jorden.

More About NANCY WESTON:

Will: 1847, Brother James Weston/ Hertford Co., N.C.

Children of MICHAEL BRITTAIN and NANCY WESTON are:

14. i. THOMAS³ BRITTON, b. April 03, 1793, Hertford Co., North Carolina.

15. ii. SAMUEL BRITTON, b. September 01, 1794.

iii. DAVID BRITTON, b. June 16, 1795.

iv. LEMUEL BRITTON, b. July 19, 1797.

16. v. SELAH "CELIA" BRITTAIN, b. April 29, 1802, Hertford Co., NC.

vi. ELIZABETH ANN BRITTAIN, b. April 23, 1805, Bertie of Hertford Co. North Carolina; m. LEWIS M. JIGGATS, September 22, 1826, Perouimans, Hertford Co. N.C..

Notes for LEWIS M. JIGGATS:

Lewis M. Jeggitts became a justice of the peace in Hertford Co.,N.C. in 1830

5. DANIEL² BRITTAIN (JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born Bet. 1764 - 1770 in ,,North Carolina, and died 1831 in Co., North Carolina. He married (1) SARAH ( SALLY) OUTLAW May 03, 1802 in Bertie Co. N.C., daughter of AARON OUTLAW and PRUDEN. She was born in Bertie Co.,N.C.. He married (2) ANN ( LEARY) Abt. 1825 in Bertie Co. N.C..

Notes for DANIEL BRITTAIN:

Daniel Brittain in the 1810 census, Daniel,26_45,wife,26_45, children 1Boy, 1 girl up to 10, 2 sisters 26_ 45, Mother, Elizabeth,45, up. In Bertie co. North Carolina with 10 slaves. His will Mar. 18, 1828 and read Nov. 1831 Bertie Co. N.C. Will said wife Ann and listed Daughter Freusy Dunning and son John L. Brittain. Daniel's sister Elizabeth married ? Outlaw by 1810. She lived with Daniel before she married.

Daniel is listed in the 1830 census with a boy under 5 and son John L. Brittain and wife Ann, 50- 60. So a boy was born between 1829 and 1830 when census 1830 was taken but after his will was written. This boy, b. 1829 would be 19-20 in 1850 census. Could this be a son of his daughter Frusy Dunning, a William Dunning ?

1790 heads of family's Edenton District, Bertie Co. N.C. John Briton (Jr.) 1 male 16 and over, 1male under 16, 1 female 16 and over, who are John, Cullen, b. 1787, Mary Sessoms Briton, b. 1764-1769, N.C. and 3 slaves

John Briton ( Sr.) 2 males over 16, 1 under 16, 6 females and 3 slaves, John Sr., Daniel, George b. June 19, 1777, his 5 daughters and wife

Micheal Britton, b. 1763 Hertford Co. N.C. 1 male over 16. Benjamin is in Hertford Co. N.C.

Daniel and Sarah bondsman was Lewis Outlaw.

More About DANIEL BRITTAIN:

Census: 1830, Bertie Co. N.C.

Will: March 18, 1828, Bertie Co. N.C.

Children of DANIEL BRITTAIN and SARAH OUTLAW are:

17. i. FANNY "FREUSY"³ BRITTAIN, b. Bef. 1810, Bertie C0., N.C..

18. ii. JOHN L. BRITTAIN/ BRITTON, b. 1810, Bertie Co. North Carolina; d. Abt. 1878, Bertie Co. North Carolina.

Child of DANIEL BRITTAIN and ANN LEARY) is:

iii. SON³ BRITTAIN, b. Bet. 1829 - 1830.

Notes for SON BRITTAIN:

Is the son of Frusy Downing, a William Downing? because Ann was 50 to 60 in 1830.

6. ANN " NANCY"² BRITTAIN (JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born Abt. 1773 in Hertford Co. North Carolina, and died 1849 in Bertie Co. North Carolina. She married HEZEKIAH MIZELL May 08, 1805 in Bertie Co. N.C., son of CADER MIZELL and MARY HAIR. He was born 1785 in Colerain, Bertie Co. North Carolina, and died Abt. 1842 in Colerain, Bertie Co. North Carolina.

Notes for ANN " NANCY" BRITTAIN:

Pg. 323-25

Estate of Ann Mizell dec'd. Sold 10 day of March 1849 long list of property, 11 slaves who they were hired out to. Eason Ward, son -in -law of Hezekiah and Nancy Mizell, to him 2 slaves.

Ann named her son West could this be her mothers maiden name?

Notes for HEZEKIAH MIZELL:

In the 1810 Census Bertie Co. N.C, Hezekiah lives next to his father Cader Meizle. Hezekiah has 1 son and 2 daughters under 10 years old and he and his wife 26_45.

Children of ANN BRITTAIN and HEZEKIAH MIZELL are:

19. i. WEST³ MIZELL, b. Bef. 1810, Bertie Co. N.C.; d. Abt. 1846, Bertie Co. North Carolina.

ii. FRANCES " FANNY" MIZELL, b. Bet. 1806 - 1807, Bertie Co. North Carolina; m. JOHN PERRY; b. Bertie Co. North Carolina.

Notes for FRANCES " FANNY" MIZELL:

Records Bertie Co. N.C. Inventories of Estates and Sales from 1800-1860.

P. 323-25Estate of Ann " Nancy" Mizell dec'd. Sold March 10, 1849.

Frances , Mrs. John Perry

Pg. 153 Nov. term 1852

Nancy Mizell, dec. ( Ann Brittain) Division of slaves, to Josiah Mizell, 8 slaves, to Wilson Outlaw, 8 slaves, To John Perry, 7 slaves, to Eason Ward , 6 slaves.

20. iii. PENELOPE " PENNY" MIZELL, b. 1808, Bertie Co. North Carolina.

iv. NANCY MIZELL, b. 1813, Colerain, Bertie Co. N.C.; m. EASON WARD, November 18, 1838, Bertie Co. N.C.; b. Colerain, Bertie Co. N.C..

Notes for NANCY MIZELL:

Could her name be Ann after her mother but called Nancy like her mother was ?

7. GEORGE² BRITTAIN (JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born June 10, 1777 in Hertford Co., North Carolina, and died Bef. 1865 in Pitt Co., North Carolina.

Children of GEORGE BRITTAIN are:

21. i. PATROM ( PATRICK)³ BRITTAIN/BRITTON, b. 1804, Pitt Co. North Carolina; d. Aft. 1880, Pactolus, Pitt Co. N.C..

ii. GEORGE R BRITTAIN, b. 1812, Pitt Co. N.C.; m. SALLIE LASSITER, Abt. 1845, Pitt Co., NC.

Notes for GEORGE R BRITTAIN:

George R. Britton Pvt., Civil War, Pg. 137: Co #, 19th Regt ( 2nd Regt NC Cavalry ) Res Pitt Co. N.C.: enlisted Wilson Co. N.C. age 25, June 10, 1861 for the war. Captured Aug 6, 1862 paroled and exchanged at Aiken's landing Oct. 6, 1862. Captured a second time on Aug. 21, 1863 on the Rappahannock River Va. and confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C., until "released and sent to Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 28, 1863" after taking Oath of Allegiance on Sept. 26, 1863.

More About GEORGE R BRITTAIN:

Military service: Bet. June 10, 1861 - September 28, 1863, Civil War

iii. JUDITH BRITTAIN, b. 1815.

iv. ELIZABETH BRITTAIN, b. 1819.

v. SUSAN BRITTAIN, b. 1827.

vi. ANN BRITTAIN, b. 1833.

Generation No. 3

8. CULLEN³ BRITTAIN (JOHN BRITTAIN² JR., JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born June 25, 1787 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, and died 1830 in Henry Co., Tennessee. He married MRS.LYDDA WATSON 1823 in ,,Henry Co.,Tennessee.

More About CULLEN BRITTAIN:

Will: 1830, Henry Co., Tennessee

Children of CULLEN BRITTAIN and MRS.LYDDA WATSON are:

i. MARY⁴ BRITTAIN, m. JOSEPH ROBERTSON.

Notes for JOSEPH ROBERTSON:

Lives in Weakly Co. Tennessee in 1853

22. ii. SALINA BRITTAIN, b. Bef. 1827, Henry Co. Tennessee; d. Bef. October 1853, Weakly Co. Tennessee or Mississippi.

23. iii. CULLEN BRITTAIN, b. May 01, 1824, Henry Co. Tennessee.

24. iv. JAMES W. BRITTAIN, b. August 27, 1827, ,Henry Co., Tennessee; d. January 1880, Obion Co., Tennessee.

9. JOHN³ BRITTAIN III (JOHN BRITTAIN² JR., JOHN BRITTAIN¹ SR.) was born May 15, 1791 in ,Pitt, North Carolina, and died July 19, 1859 in Smyrna, Rutherford, Tennessee. He married MARTHA MORTON SMITH July 09, 1818 in Smyrna, Rutherford, Tennessee, daughter of JOHN SMITH and POLLY SHIELDS. She was born February 13, 1802 in Nolensville,Williamson Co.,Tennessee, and died July 15, 1882 in Smyrna, Rutherford, Tennessee.

Notes for JOHN BRITTAIN III:

Obituary.-Departed this life on the 19th of July 1859. inst. 8 o'clock in the morning Mr. John Brittain age about 68 years .

He had been long a citizen of Rutherford county-- some 35 or forty years nearly the whole time an exemplary member of the Christain Church. He was through out life a man of strict honor and a man and interity punctual to his contracts, and a man of untiring energy, in whatever pursuit he was engaged.

Strong in his attachments, and charitable in his disposition, he endeared himself to a wide circle of aequaintances, who will lament his death. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, a good master, and discharged faithfully the duties resulting from all the relations if life.

John was the twin brother of James.

More About JOHN BRITTAIN III:

Burial: Smith, Brittain cem.

Occupation: Farmer

Property: 1820, Stuart Co. Tenn with Thomas Wynns

Notes for MARTHA MORTON SMITH:

Martha was married by John Fulton 1818 who was Justice of the Peace.

Martha was the cousin of Rev. Peyton Smith from Pittsylvania Co, Va. His daughter Martha C. Smith married 9/2/1830 Rutherford Co. Tenn. He was a disciple with the church of Christ. The Church of Christ at Rock Spring was formed in 1835. with the help of Peyton Smith.

Rev. Barton W. Stone, Elder John Calvin Smith and Jonathan H. Young started the Church of Christ. This church proposed that all who were willing to accept the Bible alone, as the only authoritative rule of faith and practice. So cut off from the church they formed the Church of Christ.

In Memoriam

Dies, at her home near Rock Spring in Rutherford county, Tenn., June 15 th 1882, Mrs. M.M. Brittain, at the age of 80 years 4 months. She was born Feb. 13th. 1802 ( Nolensville, Williamson Co., Tenn) Married to John Brittain July 9 ( ) 1818, became a disciple of Christ, and was baptized June 1 st, 1832, by Peyton Smith, while he was preaching with the disciples. She was the cousin of elder Peyton Smith.

She gave birth to 11 childeren, 8 of whom lived to maturity; all of these became members of the Chirch of Christ, Six survive her and were present at preaching at Rock Spring the day following her burial.

Sister, Brittain was a woman of large frame, good constitution, commanding personal appearance, fine common sense and great decision and force of Character; but with these, modest and retiring in her manners and thoroughly womanly in all her instincts and tastes.

She was firm and decided in her religious belief and practice as in all the affairs of life. Religion with her was not an excitement or an emotion, but it was an earnest life-work, growing out of a fixed faith. For fifty years she was an earnest and consistent member of the church of Christ at Rock Spring. Durning this time, admid troubled and discouragements in and out of the church, her faith never faltered, her quiet zeal n