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Henry (Brazier) Brezier (1618 - bef. 1691)

Henry (Henrij) Brezier formerly Brazier aka Brasar, Brasher, Brasier, Brasser, Breser
Born in Nazeing, Essex, Englandmap
Husband of — married 9 Oct 1644 in New Amsterdammap
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Died before before age 73 in Gravesend, Kings County, New Yorkmap
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Biography

Henry Brazier was born about 1618 in Nazeing, Essex, England to parents Henry Brazier and Mary Wilkinson. He immigrated to America about 1635 and lived in New Amsterdam. He married Susanna Spicer on 9 Oct 1644 in New Amsterdam. Children: Willem, Rebecca, Susanna, Breser, Machtelt, Martje, Sara, Henry, Isaac, Abraham. Henry died between 23 Apr 1689, when he made his will, and 4 Feb 1690/1, when it was proved : "Henry Brasher, New York: In the name of God Amen the 23rd day of April 1689. Henry Brasher, turner, leaves to son Henry 10 shillings, other 2 sons Isaac and Abraham 5 shillings, my daughters each 5 shillings, rest to wife Susannah, executor." (Surrogate Court Will extracts 1661-1743 - NY Hist. Soc, 1893.)

4 Sep 1645 - Patent. Harry Breser; 16 morgens 486 rods of land on the shore of the East River, adjoining Claes Dircksen, the ferryman, and running through the maize land to the valley (Brooklyn). [New York Dutch Patents - Vol.GG, pg.265.]

2 Oct 1648 - Sentence. Jan Teunisen, for slandering Harry Breser, an Englishman, and running away, taking with him the company’s ferry boat, to work 100 days for the company, and 50 for the church, and to give bail for the faithful performance of his work. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 120 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.IV, pg.418.]

8 Feb 1649- Acceptance, by Henry Breser, of Philip de Truy’s house and lot from Nicholas Stillwell. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 45 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.III, pg.29.] [Dutch Records, Albany - Vol.V, pg.100]

29 Aug 1651 - Deed. Herry Breser to Cornelius de Potter, of land and cattle on the East river, at Long Island, between the lands of Cornelius Dircksen Hoogland and Frederick Lubbertsen. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 54 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.III, pg.92.]

4 Jan 1652 - Deed. Cornelius Dircksen Hooglant, ferryman, to Cornelius de Potter, of a lot of land on Long Island, containing 12 morgens 55 rods, adjoining Harry Breser, together with a house and lot in Breuckelen. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 55 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.III, pg.99.]

7 Mar 1652 - Deed. Jacob Leendertsen van de Grist, on behalf of Frederick Lubbertsen, his father-in-law, to Jan Hendricksen Stelman, of 15 morgans of land on the East River, adjoining the lands of Harry Breser and Edmund Wiscock. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 56 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.III, pg.105.]

9 Sep 1652 - Casper Steimits vs. Henry Bresier, action to recover 12 guilders; defendant acknowledges that he passed his word for Mark Meggs for 12 English shillings; judgment for the plaintiff for that amount. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 127 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.V, pg.53-55.]

18 Nov 1652 - Court Proceedings. Thomas Stevenson vs. Harry Bresier; plaintiff rented a farm from defendant, who was to build a house on the premises whilst plaintiff was to build a tobacco house which he was to leave on the ground, in return defendant was to furnish the nails and half a barrel of beer; plaintiff sues on the contract; the farm having meanwhile been sold to Cornelius de Potter, the case is taken under deliberation; various actions for debt. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 130 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.V, pg.92, 93.]

Friday, 20 March 1654 - i.174 Fort Amsterdam, in extraordinary session. Mr. Isaac Allerton, plaintiff v/s Herry Breser, defendant. Plaintiff proves by the testimony of Jan Wodtkock, Robert Hop and Mary Cocksael, widow, that defendant Herry Breser had said, he, Isaac Allerton, had sold here his provisions and inladen goods contrary to law; whereof he demands suitable proof. Defendant Herry Breser appearing in Court declares, that he had never said, that Mr. Isaac Allerton had sold here any of the provisions and goods laid in now on this voyage, much less that he has any knowledge of such an occurrence, rejecting one of the deponents; all which he subscribed with his signature in Court. (Signed) d the mark of Herry Breser. The Honourable Coucillors aforesaid having heard the declaration of Herry Breser, acquit him, Breser, of the slander, and Mr. Isaac Allerton's claim is dismissed. Thus done at the aforesaid session in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland. done as above.[1]

15 Oct 1654 - Mortgage. Henry Breser, of his house, a lot and garden, on the Island of Manhattans, as collateral security to Thomas Spicer and Thomas Hall, for a bond signed by them. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 57 - Dutch Manuscripts. Vol.III, pg.123]

25 Nov 1654 - i.266 Thomas Hall and M. Spicer, plaintiff v/s Herry Breser, defendant. All in default. [1]

5 May 1655 - Order. Allowing Harry Brasier, who left in the time of the troubles, to trade and sell his property in New Amsterdam but not to be domicilated. ['Calendar of Historical Manuscripts., Sec. State New York' by Edmund O'Callaghan, pg 148 - Dutch Manuscripts Vol.VI, pg.37.]

24 Jan 1656 - ii.23 Tomas Griddy, plaintiff v/s herry Breser, defendant. Both in default. [1]

1657 - The small burgher right :- 17 Apr 1657 - Herry Breser [Collections of the New York Historical Society for the year 1885 - V.18, pg.23]

1658 - Friday, 4th January - ii.289, also v.vii.166 In the City Hall. Herri Breser is, by order of the Heerem Burgomasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. Netherland, hereby directed to make up his sheetpiling and to raise and fasten it forthwith. Done as above, by order of the Heerem Burgomasters. [1]

1658 - In the records of the Orphan's Court (Holland Society Year Book, 1900) it is stated that Jan Hutsitson (Hutchison) died at the house of Henry Brasar, and Thmas Hal and Isaack Grevers were appointed administrators. By his will, dated Oct. 4, 1658, Jan Hutsitson willed to jan, son of Joris Hom, 100 guilders; to Susanna, daughter of Henry Breser, his god-daughter, 120 guilders, and the balance of his estate to Mary, Rebecca, Susanna and Martje, children of Henry Breser. ['The history of Lieutenant Nicholas Stillwell, proginator.....' by John E. Stillwell, 1929, pg.137.]

1658 - 12 Oct - vii.196 In the City Hall. Present the Heerem Paulus Leendersen vander Grift, Olaf Stevensen Cortlandt. Thomas Hal and Isaacq Grevera in quality as curators of the estate left by Jan Hutsitson decd. appearing in Court relate, that Herry Breser is unwilling to bring security into the City Hall the goods left by the aforesaid Jan Hutsitson, according to order. Thomas Hall demands an attachment against the person and goods of James Reel, and an order that he may not remove his goods on board. [1]

1658 - 15 Oct - vii.195 In the City Hall. Present the Heerem Paulus Leendersen vander Grift, Olaf Stevensen Cortlandt. Herry Breser appears in Court, who is told to declare, what he knows of the outstanding debts of Jan Hutsitson decd.? He delivered to the Court an a/c and obligation against Isaacq Allerton Senior for the sum of fl.426.; declaring further that he knows nothing more : The above transferred to the Orphan Book. [1]

8 Feb 1659 - Gravesend, Long Island - "The town agrees with Henry Brazier for the building of a mill, within the towne, for ye grinding ye corn of the inhabitants, and ye towne will give him 500 guilders; and every man has a team, to cart one day, and such as have none, to give 2 days a piece, in making a dam." ['The History of Long Island' By Benjamin Franklin Thompson. - 1843]

19 Oct 1659 - Will of Isaac Allerton proved - "Due from Henry Brasser for rent for 28 months, from the first October 1656, to the last of May 1658, for three rooms at three guilders a week. I am in debt for work of the old acco which must be deducted. [At a [Court of Magistrates 16 Oct 1659. Acknowledgments to : http://aitchcrests.tripod.com/besheersgivennames/id9.html]

1660 - Tuesday, 13 January - iii.97 In the City Hall. The Heer Scout Nicasius de Sille, plaintiff v/s Herry Breser defendant. The plaintiff says that defendant's Negro has struck a hole in the head of Capt. Jacob Berck's boy - demanding the fine. Defendant says, he has punished the Negro, and if the Magistrates also will punish him they may do it : declaring to have heard from the mouths of the boys in the streets, that they have pelted each other with snowballs and that Capt. Jacob's boy had abused his Negro, whereupon he gave him a blow on the head. The Court order the Officer to inform himself further. [1]

1660 - Tuesday 31 Aug - iii.197 Paulus Heimans, plaintiff v/s Herry Breser, defendant. Defendant in default. [1]

1661- Tues 25 Oct - iii393 Herry Breser, plaintiff and arrestant v/s Willem Jacobzen Backer, arrested and defendant. Defendant in default. Plaintiff says defendant is gone away from arrest. [1]

1662 - Tues 28 Feb - iv.42 Herry Breser, plaintiff and arrestant v/s Cristiaan Antony, arrested and defendant. Plaintiff demands from defendant forty six guilders eighteen stivers, for rent. defendant acknowledges the debt saying, that the plaintiff may retain, what Herry Breser owes him for the sawing of a plank. Plaintiff says, defendant must according to agreement dig a well in his plot. defendant says, plaintiff must build him a cellar and make the roof tight, which he first built two months since. Plaintiff says, it was not agreed on in the lease. The W : court order the defendant to pay the plaintiff fl.46. 18. and if parties have anything else to do with each other they shall have to prove their case. [1]

1662 - Tues 10 Oct - iv.47 Herry Breser, arrestant and plaintiff v/s William Jacobzen, arrested and defendant. Plaintiff in default. [1]

1662 - Tues 10 Oct - iv.149 Herry Breser, arrestant and plaintiff v/s William Jacobzen, baker, arrested and defendant. Plaintiff's wife appearing demands from defendant sixty five guilders. defendant says, he owes only fifty eight guilders and gave her some goods in pawn; requesting a months delay promising to pay then and in default the plaintiff may sell the goods at his expense. The W : Court order the defendant to pay plaintiff. [1]

1662 - Tues 10 Oct - iv.150 Herry Breser, plaintiff v/s Reinier Wisselpenninck, defendant. Plaintiff's wife entering demands four beavers from defendant. defendant admits the debt. The W : Court order defendant to pay the plaintiff. [1]

1663 - Tues 27 Nov - iv.336 Henry Breser, plaintiff v/s Dirck Clazen Pottebacker, defendant. Defendant in default. Plaintiff's wife appearing complains, that defendants hogs break through her fence, * requesting that this may be provided for, as she suffers great loss thereby and one of her children must constantly be in attendance. Burgomasters and Schepens commission and authorize Abraham Verplanck and Jan hendricksen stelman to make ocular inspection of the fence in presence of scepen Jan Vinge, whether the same be in good order or not and to dispose absolutely of the case, as they shall think proper. [1] The properties of these parties adjoined each other. Breser had 33 acres near Franklin Square and Pottebacker (the potter) was his neighbour on the East, his land extending further East to Skipper Louw, afterwards Hughsens Point near the present junction of Cherry and Roosevelt Street. [Valentine, Manual, 1861, p.595 : Hoffman, Estate and Rights, ii., 230.]

1664 Manhattan map showing two of Henry Brazier's properties. [Eric Homberger - The Historical Atlas of New York City]

1667 - 9 Jan - vi.53 On this day, is Herry Breser ordered by a Warrant under the Mayor's hand to deliver unto William Broune, certain coat with one pair of stockings, & one pair of shoes, now in the custody of the said Breaser, out of the goods & effects of George Jones late deceased : whereas the said Joanes before his death hath bought the said goods of the aforesaid broune, but never made payment for the same. [1]

1667 - 15 Jan - vi.53 At the Mayors Court held at New York. Patrick Hayes, Onfrie Cley & Herry Bresers wife sworn to what they shall declare to the secretary Bayard touching the estate of George Joanes. [1]

1667 - 26 Mar - vi.65 Capt. Silvester Salisbury, plaintiff v/s Herry Breser, defendant. The plaintiff : as administrator of the estate of George Joanes declares that the defendant hath several goods & bills in his hands belonging to the said estate, whereof this plaintiff demands restitution, except this defendant : could made appear, that the said bills by the said George Joanes where assigned over to him. The defendant replies that no assignemnet was made upon the bills, but can prove by witnesses that the said bills where assigned over to him by the said Joanes. It is ordered that the defendant shall deliver the goods as are in his hands belonging to the estate of the said Joanes, & bring in his just debt the next Court day. [1]

1667 - 16 Apr - vi.70 Capt. Silvester Salisbury Executor of George Joanes deceased, plaintiff v/s Herry Breser, defendant : After some debates, it is ordered that the plaintiff shall draw his declaration against the defendant & deliver it in the next Court day. [1]

1667 - 7 May - vi.71 Capt. Silvester Salisbury, plaintiff v/s Herry Breser, defendant : The plaintiff presenting his declaration, it is ordered that the defendant shall give his answer thereunto the next Court day. [1]

1667 - 18 Jun - vi.80. Herry Breser presents a note from Adrian Dirksen whereby the said Adrian Dirksen doth declare that he had paid the 20 shill ; or 4 Schippels wheat of George Joanes to the said Breser by the special order of the said George Joanes. whereupon the Honourable Court did order that the said 20 shill : should be allowed to the said Breser. [1]

1667 - 9 Jul - vi.83 At a Court held at New York. Upon the complaint of John Sharp attorney of Capt. Salisbury; it is ordered that in case the defendant Herry Breser doth not appear the next Court day for to answer the complaint of the said Sharp, that the said Breser shall pay costs of suit. [1]

1667 - 16 Jul - vi.88 John Sharp requesting judgment against Herry Breser, for the charges in the action betwixt Capt. Salisbury and the said Breser, it is ordered that the accompts of charges shall be brought into Court, the next Court day. [1]

1667 - 30 Jul. - vi.90 The honourable Court having seen& examined the Courts charges in the case late depending between Capt. Salbury Executor of George Joanes Plaintiff & Herry Breser defendant they did order that the defendant should pay the said charges to wit to the Clerk of the Court as appears by accompt Silr. £0: 16 to John Sharp attorney of the plaintiff : as appears by accompt, Wamp : fl.18. [1]

13 Sep 1667 - Deed - Henry purchased a lot of ground in the Smith’s Valley, without the water port. [New York Patents - Bk.2, pg 100]

1669 - 12 Jan - vi.160 Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Egbert Myndersen, defendant : The plaintiff declareth that the defendant hath taken up out of the woods, & killed an oxe of this plaintiff : Without any consent or knowledge of the plaintiff : Which oxe this plaintiff computeth to be worth six pounds besides 5lb damages this plaintiff sustained in seeking of the said oxe, loss of time etz. Upon which this plaintiff : commenced his suite, and prayeth judgment accordingly. The defendant replies that he by mistake took up out of the woods an oxe of the plaintiff in stead of his own, which now is found & brought up, and proves the same by three witnesses that it was done by mistake, but proffers to give satisfaction to the plaintiff to the value of the said oxe. the Court did order that the plaintiff should bring in & prove the next Court day what damages he hath sustained by the want of the said oxe, until which time this Court do adjourn to pass judgment : in this cause. [1]

1669 - 26 Jan - vi.162 At the Mayors Court held at New York.. Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Egbert Myndersen, defendant : Upon hearing of both parties this Worshipful Court did decree & order that the defendant should pay this plaintiff for the ox killed by the defendant : the sum of five pounds, and should likewise to repay all such charges, as the plaintiff shall prove that he hath disbursed, towards looking up of the said ox with cost of suit. [1]

1669 - 16 Feb - vi.167 Herry Breser appearing in Court for to prove what expenses he had been at and disbursed towards looking up of the ox of Egbert Myndersen, did say, that Egbert Myndersen was a thief, and that he would prove it : which the Worshipful Mayor, ordered that it should be entered and ordered the said Breser to make his saying good. [1]

1669 - 2 Mar - vi.170 Herry Bresers attorney appearing this day in Court produced three Certificates by which it appeared that he hath disbursed towards fetching up of the ox that belonged to Egbert the slaughter the sum of fl.37. Wampum. Whereupon the Worshipful Court ordered in pursuance of an order of Court bearing date the 26th of Jan last past, that he the said Egbert Myndersen should make restitution of the said sum unto Herry Breser aforesaid. [1]

1669 - 16 Mar - vi.173 At the Mayors Court held at New York.. Egbert Myndersen plaintiff : v/s Herry Breser, defendant. The defendant : 1st. defaut. [1]

17 Mar 1669 - Deed - Henry purchased a parcel of valley or meadow ground at Maspeth Hills. [New York Patents - Bk.3, pg 90]

1669 - 6 Apr - vi.174 At the Mayor's Court held at New York Egbert Myndersen plaintiff : v/s Herry Breser, defendant. In an action of disfamation (defamation). Upon the desire of both parties, it is ordered that this cause should be tried by a jury, the ensuing Court day. [1]

1669 - 6 Apr - vi.175 At the Mayor's Court held at New York Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Wm Pattisson, defendants. In an action of debt. The plaintiff declareth that this defendant accepted to pay to this plaintiff for the account of George Woolsey fl. 100 guilders. Wampum for which he craves judgment : With cost of suit. Upon hearing of both parties this Worshipful Court did decree and order that this defendant should pay the said sum of fl.100 zewant with cost of suit. [1]

1669 - 27 Apr - vi.178 At the Mayor's Court held at New York Egbert Myndersen plaintiff : v/s Herry Breser, defendant. In an action of disfamation (defamation). The plaintiff declared that the defendant on the 16th of feb last past had declared in open Court as may appear upon the record, that this plaintiff was a thief, and prayeth that the Court for reparation of his honour and punishment according to the merits with cost of suit. The Jury brought in their verdict & found for the plaintiff : that the defendant : pay Cost of Court, and further they do not find Egbert Myndersen to be a thief in this case. The Worshipful Court ordered that judgment should be entered according to the tenure of the said verdict and the defendant to pay cost of suit. [1]

1670 - 8 Feb - vi.217 At the Mayor's Court held at New York Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Guilliam d'honeur & Martin Hofman , defendants. The Worshipful Court ordered that the defendants should bring in their proof at the next Court day. [1]

1670 - 1 Mar - vi.221 At the Mayor's Court held at New York Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Guilliam d'honeur & Martin Hofman , defendants. the deft: 2. defaut. [1]

1670 - 15 Mar - vi.225 At the Mayors Court held at New York.. Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Guilliam d'honeur & Martin Hofman , defendants. The plaintiff declares that the defendants are indebted unto him for hire of his Boot (Boat?) fl.207 Seaw. The defendants produce an account whereby there remaineth due to the plaintiff : f.78: 12 : Wampum which they tender in Court. The Worshipful Court ordered that the money should remain in the custody of the Sec. Bayard, and do suspend the trial of this cause until next Court day, when the defendants are to prove the Demorrage occasioned bt the plaintiff. [1]

1670 - 12 Apr - vi.229 At the Mayor's Court held at New York Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Guilliam d'honeur & Martin Hofman , defendants : upon the defendants complaint, that they had no due warning of the Court day, to the end they could get their witnesses summoned, desiring time till the next Court day for to prove that the demurrage was occasioned by the plaintiff : or by want of sufficient proof they would pay the whole debt, according to the plaintiff's demands, Whereupon the Court allowed the defendants time till the next Court day to prove the same. [1]

1670 - 10 May - vi.232 At the Mayor's Court held at New York Herry Breser, plaintiff : v/s Guilliam d'honeur & Martin Hofman , defendants. In an action of debt to the sum of f.207 in Seawant. Upon hearing of the debates of both parties, the Worshipful Court did decree & order that the defendants should pay the said debt of f.107 : deducting for goods paid to the plaintiff:, as also for 3 days demurrage which was occasioned by the plaintiff : in all the sum of four score and eight guilders & eighteen stivers and the Court charges to be paid the 2/3 thereof by the plaintiff : & the 1/3 by the defendants. [1]

1670 - 23 Aug - vi.250 Warnaer Wessells, plaintiff vs. Herry Breser defendant. The plaintiff declares that he hath seized upon two ancors and 5 Kan of Rom of the defendant for which the defendant : making a profession of tapping or selling of drink by retail, therefore the plaintiff : demands six time the value besides the forfeiture of the said Rom; The defendants wife appearing in Court, answered that the said Rom was to be sent for Nevesincx, and that she had given notice thereof to the plaintiff : before seizure was made. Herry Nuton deposeth that before seizure was made he heard the defendant say that the said Rom was to go for Nevesincx. The Worshipful Court do recommend unto Mr. Jacob Leiseler, Thimothy Gabrie, Phillip Johns, & John Garland to endeavour a composure betwixt both parties, and to make a return thereof at the next Court day. [1]

1670 - 6 Sep - vi.253 Warnaer Wessells, plaintiff vs. Herry Breser defendant. The Court do suspend this case till the arbitrators have brought in their report according to the last order of Court. [1]

1670 - 27 Sep - vi.255 Warnaer Wessells, plaintiff vs. Herry Breser defendant. Suspended until the arbitrators have brought in their report. [1]

1670 - 18 Oct - vi.264 Warnaer Wessells, plaintiff vs. Herry Breser defendant. Suspended by a former order of Court. [1]

1670 - 29 Nov - vi.269 Warnaer Wessells, plaintiff vs. Herry Breser defendant. The persons to whom this case referred this day making their report, that they could not bring the business to a composure, wherefore they returned the said parties back to this Court to be decided by the Court aforesaid. Whereupon the Worshipful Court having heard and examined both parties and their witnesses, did decree and order, Whereas the defendant had committed an error by taking wine in his house without a permit from the plaintiff and the plaintiff having upon his own authority taken away the said wine and conveyed it to his house, That the one half of a dobble ancor of wine should be forfeited to the use of the plaintiff and no more, and the charges to be paid equally betwixt them. [1]

1673 - New York - A list of the principal citizens and the value of their estates, compiled by the burgomasters and schepens at the Stadthuys :- Henry Bresier 300 Guilders. [The American metropolis, from Knickerbocker days to the present time; : New York City life in all its various phases, / by Frank Moss. With an introd. by Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst, an historiograph of New York - Author: Moss, Frank, 1860-1920 - pg's 46-7.]

10 July 1673 - Henry purchased a house & lot of ground in New York - Full abstract

1674 - List of the owners in the City, about the year 1674, at the final cession of the English, the property being classified according to its relative value, as first, second, third and fourth; with the national descent of the persons named - given to illustrate the condition of the population at that era - and their estimated worth :- On the West side of the present Pearl Street, between Franklin Square and Wall Street; known at that time as 'The Smith's Valley'. - Henry Brazier....... Third ......... Dutch ........$1,500. [pg.319] On the South side of the present Wall Street, between Broadway and Pearl Street, then known as 'The Walls'. - Henry Brazier....... Third ......... Dutch ......... [pg.322] ['History of the City of New York' by David Thomas Valentine - 1858]

1676 - An Assessment and Tax made the 10th day of November 1676 for ye defrayinge of the Charges of the New docke & payinge the Citty debts and other publique dutyes att one penny halfe penny per pound :- Of the City of New York :- Henry Brasier - 12s 6d. [Minutes of the Common Council of the city of New York, 1675-1776 : in eight volumes. New York: Dodd, Mead, 1905, 3774 pgs.]

1677 - Rate of Taxacion (sic) made this 24th day of July :- 1 - Henry Brayier ..... 0 5 6 1 - Henry Brazier ..... 0 6 6 - The Walls Henry Brazier, 29 foot front, 30 foot deep ..... 0 6 0 (Vacant places) ['Historical Index to the Manuals of the Corporation of the City of New York' - NY Common Council, Samuel J. Willis etc. - 1848]

Church Records

Henry Brassert witnessed the baptism of Hendrick, son of Willem Watkyn 17 August 1644.[2]

Death and Legacy

Henry "Brasher" was "weak in body, yet in good and sound memory" when he wrote his will 23 Apr 1689 leaving his estate to his wife Susannah and moneys to his children Henry, Isaac, Abraham, and "daughters" (unnamed).[3]

The will was proved 4 Feb 1690/1, so he was deceased by this date.

Article

Bresar is included in an article about ways English residents of New Amsterdam did not assimilate with the Dutch.

"Assuming that those English who lived among the Dutch in New Amsterdam would develop allegiance to the city, if not an affinity for things Dutch, may have been unwarranted, but the sight of even long-time English residents of New Amsterdam fleeing to their countrymen on Long Island could not but offend Stuyvesant and his councilors. In light of all the accommodations that had been made for the English residents of the Dutch city, their actions seemed to signal their perfidy. But the case of Henry Bresar highlights the predicament of English New Netherlanders and brings into question the summary judgment of Dutch officials. People like Bresar, a native of Essex who married an English widow in New Amsterdam's Reformed Church in 1644 and was granted a patent for 'a piece of land lying on the East River by Director Willem Kieft in 1645, had cast their lot with the Dutch but had not become Dutch. Over the years, Bresar, a carpenter, was involved in a variety of transactions, signing documents with his mark. In 1653 a Dutch merchant, Govert Loockermans, conveyed a lot to Bresar. Yet the Englishman never became a member of the city's Dutch Reformed Church, despite the fact all his children were baptized there, and more than a decade after he settled in New Amsterdam, Henry Bresar saw fit to desert the city when it looked as if it might fall to New Englanders.

Once the immediate threat had passed, Bresar apparently had no reservations about petitioning the government to allow him to return to his former home in the Dutch capital. On May 4, 1655, New Netherland's Council, acting in Stuyvesant's absence, after nothing that 'Herry Breser, who left this place in the time of trouble, contrary to the ordinance, requests permission to resume doing business here,' decided that the wayward Englishman 'be allowed and granted to do business here, to settle his affairs, and to sell his house and property for his own profit, but to keep no domicile.' This order does not seem to have been carried out, since Bresar was soon reabsorbed into the city's population and granted the Burgher Right in April 1657."[4]

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  • S-244413400 Repository: #R-269701050 Title: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Author: Godfrey Memorial Library, comp. Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1999.

Acknowledgements

  • Brazier-301 was created by Mark Stuckenborg through the import of Stinnett_Distant_Ancestors.ged on Jan 28, 2014.
  • This person was created through the import of Newman Family Tree.ged on 12 March 2011; Lewis-Combs Family Tree.ged on Nov 8, 2012 by Nancy Combs.; Jean Boland through the import of Boland_Vaughan Family Tree.ged on Nov 25, 2014.




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Is it possible to contain all of the verbatim legal records to a connected free page containing all of these details? The biography is unusually difficult to comb through with all of the specifics listed. I am sure the highlights of the free page would make for much better reading contained within the main bio.
posted by BB Sahm
Would've saved me several hours to read you have a lot of the information I just provided under the comment section for connected wife Susanna Spicer's page- We just cited different sources to get a lot of the same info. Please use and reference anything I posted there is it could help this page of our shared ancestor (my 11th great grandfather) but I found several documents using the Spicer surname which her bio stated had not been seen in any recorded format. I'm not sure if the Stillwell or Tilton books were used but there were quite a few connections within these families and Henry Brasier / Brazier / Brasser is mentioned, usually by chapter form in each family history. I added created formal sources to those comments as well as locations online to any freely accessible versions of said works. As for the Geneological publications I have not read them but did note this and add hopefully one of the more versed members in that area could prove or refute any information before I could even find a free version to access.

Hopefully this isn't a waste of anyone's time reading this and maybe we can finally work to confirm great grandma's surname and father, Thomas Spicer. Cheers! Becky Elizabeth Simmons-11603

posted by Becky Simmons
What is the source of the book images on this profile?
posted by H Husted
Brazier-301 and Brazier-14 appear to represent the same person because: Same birth date and place, same wife, clearly the same person. please merge
posted by Halsey Bullen