John Bretton1

#9992, (1734-November 1812)
Pedigree
Father*Richard Bretton2 b. May 1705, d. 9 Oct 1782
Mother*Elizabeth Steynes3 b. 1711, d. Sep 1785
ChartsThe Brettons of Sible Hedingham
Birth*1734 John Bretton was born in 1734 at Sible Hedingham, Essex, EnglandG.1 
Baptism16 MAR 1734 He was baptized on 16 MAR 1734 at St Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham, Essex, EnglandG.4 
Marriage*13 MAY 1759 He married Mary Amis on 13 MAY 1759 at Sible Hedingham, EssexG.5 
Marriage*17 APR 1770 John Bretton married Martha Bowtell, daughter of John Bowtell and Elizabeth Chefter, on 17 APR 1770 at Sible Hedingham, EssexG.6 
Death*NOV 1812 John Bretton died in NOV 1812 at Sible Hedingham, EssexG.7 
Burial*11 NOV 1812 He was buried on 11 NOV 1812 at Sible Hedingham, EssexG.7 
Note* The match through his daughters Charlotte, Lettice & Mary to the Cheasleys & Hawkridges settled the identity of the mother of Jonathon Jefferies.8 

Family 1

Mary Amis b. Mar 1742, d. Jul 1769
Marriage*13 MAY 1759 He married Mary Amis on 13 MAY 1759 at Sible Hedingham, EssexG.5 
Child

Family 2

Martha Bowtell b. 1744, d. Aug 1813
Marriage*17 APR 1770 John Bretton married Martha Bowtell, daughter of John Bowtell and Elizabeth Chefter, on 17 APR 1770 at Sible Hedingham, EssexG.6 
Children
Last Edited20 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., John Bretton, parents Richd & Elizabeth, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., Richard Bretton, parents John & Catherine, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Elizabeth Stynes & Richard Bretton, St Margaret, Toppesfield, Essex.
  4. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., John Bretton, parents Rich'd & Elizabeth, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.
  5. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; John Bretton & Mary Amis, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, Banns, no 53.
  6. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; John Bretton, widower, & Martha Boutell, St Peter, Sible Hedingham, Essex. no 135.
  7. [S109] England, Deaths & Burials, burial, John Bretton, St Peter, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.
  8. [S128] DNA Matches, This person is the ancestor of a number of matches on Ancestry including Alan Cheasley, 17cM on 2 segments, C.C. 17 cM on 2 segments, & KC, 9cM on 1 segment.
  9. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., John Bretton, parents John & Mary, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.
  10. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., Sible Hedingham, father John Britton, mother Martha. fhl 1472365.
  11. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., Samuel Britton, parents John & Martha, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.
  12. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., Mary Maria Bretton, parents John & Marta, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.