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Nathaniel Burrell (1761 - 1842)

Nathaniel Burrell aka Burrill
Born in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colonymap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married about 1786 in Maine, USAmap [uncertain]
Descendants descendants
Father of
Died at age 81 in Athens County, Ohio, USAmap
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Biography

Nathaniel was born in 1761 to parents as yet unknown. He served four terms of enlistment in the Revolutionary Army.[1] When he first offered to enlist, being but 4 ft. 4 in. tall, he was refused. He put "rags" in his boots until his head touched the peg at 4 ft 4 in. He was accepted. He fought in the Revolutionary War and married after he mustered out. Because Maine wasn't one of the 13 colonies, it was included with the Massachusetts regiments.

His youngest son, Almond, moved to Ohio and studied at Ohio University[2], becoming a physician. Around age 77, Nathaniel moved to Ohio to be close to Almond. The 1840 US Census shows Nathaniel and Rachel living with daughter Harriet and her husband Josiah Hook, who might have moved to Ohio with them. Daughter Nancy Going also settled in Ohio, but sons Nathaniel Jr. and Levi remained in Maine. Nathaniel died in Ohio at 81 years old.

From his will, it is apparent he owned a lot of property in both Maine and New York. At least some of it came from Land Grants, but locating those has proven difficult.

Timeline

  • 1761 May 21 - Birth - Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts[1]
  • 1775 Apr 19 – Start of American Revolutionary War
  • 1777 Sep 15 - Enlisted[3]
    • 1777 Oct to Dec - Served as private in Capt Lemont's Co, Col J. Allen's Regt[4]
    • in Capt Berry's Company, Col Gerrish Regt; Col McCobb
    • 1779 Sep 15 to Nov 1 - served as private in Capt Lemont; Maj Lithgow's detachment[5]
    • 1781 May to Nov - served as Fifer in Capt Lemont's Co.[6]
  • 1781 Nov 1 - Mustered out
  • 1783 Sep 03 – End of American Revolutionary War
  • c 1785 - Married Rachel Springer[4]
  • 1785/89 - Birth of Daughter Harriett R Burrell - Maine
  • 1790 Jul 5 - Birth of Daughter Nancy Burrell - Maine[7]
  • 1796 Aug 8 - Birth of Daughter Frances P Burrell - Maine[8]
  • c 1799 Sep - Birth of Son Nathaniel Burrell Jr - Maine[9]
  • 1800 United States Federal Census[10] - Canaan, Kennebec, Maine
    • Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 - 1 (Nathaniel Jr); 26 thru 44 - 1 (Nathaniel)
    • Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 - 2 (Nancy, Frances); 10 thru 15 - 1 (Harriet); 26 thru 44 - 1 (Rachel)
  • 1803 - Birth of Son Levi Powers Burrell - Maine[11]
  • 1809 Sep 18 - Birth of Son Almond Hervey Burrell - Maine[12]
  • 1810 United States Federal Census[13] - Bangor, Hancock, Maine
    • Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 - 2 (Levi, Almond); 10 thru 15 - 1 (Nathaniel Jr); 45 and over - 1 (Nathaniel)
    • Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 - 1 (Frances); 16 thru 25 - 2 (Nancy, Harriet); 45 and over - 1 (Rachel)
  • 1830 United States Federal Census[14] - Newport, Penobscot, Maine (Living close to sons Levi and Nathaniel Jr.) (Nathaniel might have grandchildren, and widowed? child in the house)
    • Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 - 1; 15 thru 19 - 1; 20 thru 29 - 2; 60 thru 69 - 1
    • Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 - 1; 10 thru 14 - 1; 30 thru 39 - 1; 60 thru 69 - 1
  • c 1836 - Applied for increase to pension[15]
  • 1838/39 - Moved to Ohio[4]
  • 1840 United States Federal Census[16] - Athens, Athens, Ohio - Age: 80; Military service: Veteran
    • Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 - 1 (?); 30 thru 39 - 1 (?); 50 thru 59 - 1 (Josiah Hook); 80 thru 89 - 1 (Nathaniel)
    • Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49 - 1 (Harriet); 70 thru 79 - 1 (Rachel)
  • 1842 Oct 14 - Death - Athens County, Ohio[17] — Burial - West State Street Cemetery, Athens, Athens County, Ohio[18]
  • 1842 Oct - Probate[19] - He names Almond his executor, and only mentions his wife, and sons Almond, Nathaniel and Levi. However, his daughters are mentioned in his wife's will 2 years later.

Transcribed Will of Nathaniel Burrell

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all ---
I, Nathaniel Burrell of Athens, Athens County, State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will & testament.
First — I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower one note of hand, signed by my son Nathaniel Burrell Jr, dated Newport December 19th 1835 for the sum of five hundred dollars on demand, interest annually, also one note of the above date for the sum of one hundred dollars, also one note signed by Levi P Burrell for the sum of fifty dollars dated Newport July 4th 1837, also one dated Newport May 23 1838. Also one for the sum of sixty four dollars and twenty six cents dated Newport May 23d 1838, each signed by Levi P Burrell, also the … of note now in the hands of O.H. Ingalls, Bangor Maine signed by Jacob Garland & Ira Chamberlain dated Bangor Dec 16th 1834. Also six notes amounting to six hundred and ten dollars dated Hebbardville Feby 9th 1841 signed by Josiah Hook & J.F. Somers, interest annually, all of which shall be for her use and disposal forever.
Item 2 — I devise and bequeath to my son Levi P Burrell and his heirs the lot of land situated in Newport Maine bounded on the north by a farm family owned by Almond H Burrell containing sixty ? acres, more or less, to their use and behoof forever.
Item 3 — I devise and bequeath to my son Almond H Burrell and his heirs the lot family known by the Heyden lot situated in Newport, Penobscot County, Maine embracing the entire original lot to his or their use and behoof forever. Also the undivided portion of land lying in Arietta Hamilton County New York to the amount of nine hundred and two dollars and seven 50/100 dollar per acre according to an obligation from J.F. Somers to me – for his use and behoof forever.
Item 4th — I do hereby appoint nominate my son Almond H Burrell Executor of this my last will and Testament hereby authorising and empowering him to compromise, adjust and release in such a manner as he may think proper according to the provisions of this my last will and testament all property real or personal. I do hereby revoke all former wills made for me.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the sixteenth day of Nov. One thousand Eight hundred forty one.
Nathaniel Burrill (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by the said Nathaniel Burrell as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
GA Beaton,
DW Cunningham,
Ira A Lindley witnesses
Court of Common Plea October Term 1842
The last will and testament of Nathaniel Burrell deceased is this day brought into Court and proved by the oath of Ira A Lindley, George A Beaton & Daniel W Cunningham the sub..ting witnesses thereto where examinations were reduced to writing who testified that they saw the testate subscribe the same as his last will and testament and that they subscribed the same in his presence as witnesses and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Nathaniel Burrell at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint. It is ordered by the Court that the said Will and the proof thereof so reduced to writing be recorded and it is further ordered that letters testamentary with the will annexed by issued to Almond H Burrell the Executor named in the said Will who thereupon gave bond with security in the sum of Three thousand dollars with Archibald B Walker and Ira A Lindley, sureties, and Rachel S Burrell widow of said Testator comes and makes known to the Court her relinquishment of her right of Dower and her election to take under the provisions of the Will.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 DAR record[1]
  2. ↑ U.S., College Student Lists, 1763-1924 $Ancestry Record 2207 #609767 Catalogue of the officers and students of the Ohio University, 1839-40, p6.
  3. ↑ Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958Fold3 Image
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Profile Bio on Find A Grave: Memorial #110667872 Submitted by Find A Grave contributor Maria C.
  5. ↑ "Massachusetts, Revolutionary War, Index Cards to Muster Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2RW-C58P : 17 March 2018), Nathaniel Burrel, 15 Sep 1779; citing Military Service, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2,021,052.
  6. ↑ "Massachusetts, Revolutionary War, Index Cards to Muster Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2R4-4W68 : 17 March 2018), Nathll Burrel, 06 May 1781; citing Military Service, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2,021,052.
  7. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #73598654.
  8. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #83733137
  9. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #125019242
  10. ↑ "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHR8-N5X : accessed 9 January 2020), Nathaniel Burrell, Canaan, Kennebec, Maine, United States; citing p. 303, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 218,677.
  11. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #125019180
  12. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #55424484
  13. ↑ "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2W-JRS : accessed 9 January 2020), Nathaniel Burrel, Bangor, Hancock, Maine, United States; citing p. 560, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 11; FHL microfilm 218,682.
  14. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH55-9BT : 19 August 2017), Nathaniel Burell, Newport, Penobscot, Maine, United States; citing 491, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 51; FHL microfilm 497,947.
  15. ↑ U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrants $Ancestry Record Burnham, John - Byxbe, Ebenezer Burrel, Zachariah - Burriss, John - starting at p 216
  16. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHY8-8H9 : 17 August 2017), Nathan Burrell, Athens Township, Athens, Ohio, United States; citing p. 434, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 377; FHL microfilm 20,158.
  17. ↑ "Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F689-5NR : 9 March 2018), Nathaniel Burrell, 1842; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 182,713.
  18. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #110667872
  19. ↑ Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998$Ancestry Record Athens Record of Wills, Vol 3-5, 1836-1851, p 212




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