Family History - Person Sheet
Family History - Person Sheet
Notes for William Bretton
An article in the Maryland Historical Magazine describes the life of William Bretton, somewhat speculatively but informatively.
WILLIAM BRETTON, Gentleman, arrived in Maryland on January 12, 1637, accompanied by his wife Mary, his son William, aged four, his wife's parents Thomas Nabbs and his wife, and three servants, John Mansell, Richard Harris, and James
Jelfe. He became Clerk of the Lower House of the Assembly, Clerk of the Council, and Clerk of the Provincial Court. He was also " Lord of the Manor" of Little Bretton,4 Planter, Burgess, Lawyer, Judge, Coroner, and a leading Roman Catholic layman. It is evident that Bretton was a man of some means since he transported a number of people, was well-educated, and was referred to as " Gentleman."2600
WILLIAM BRETTON, Gentleman, arrived in Maryland on January 12, 1637, accompanied by his wife Mary, his son William, aged four, his wife's parents Thomas Nabbs and his wife, and three servants, John Mansell, Richard Harris, and James
Jelfe. He became Clerk of the Lower House of the Assembly, Clerk of the Council, and Clerk of the Provincial Court. He was also " Lord of the Manor" of Little Bretton,4 Planter, Burgess, Lawyer, Judge, Coroner, and a leading Roman Catholic layman. It is evident that Bretton was a man of some means since he transported a number of people, was well-educated, and was referred to as " Gentleman."2600