Henderickus Bratt

Brief Life History of Henderickus

When Henderickus Bratt was christened on 12 January 1709, in Albany, Albany, New York Colony, British Colonial America, his father, Daniel Barentse Bradt, was 37 and his mother, Elisabeth Hendrickse Lansing, was 30. He married Rebecca Van Vechten on 4 October 1739, in Albany, Albany, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters. He was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Henderickus Bratt
1709–1746
Rebecca Van Vechten
1709–1746
Marriage: 4 October 1739
Elisabeth Bradt
1740–
Alida Bradt
1742–1795
Susanna Bradt
1746–

Sources (10)

  • Henderickus Bratt, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
  • Hendricus Brad, "New York Marriages, 1686-1980"
  • Hendrick Brat in the U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): from Middle English brat ‘cloak of coarse cloth’ (Old English bratt), possibly denoting a maker or habitual wearer of such garments. Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Brett .

Swedish and Norwegian: from the Old Norse personal name Brattr meaning ‘majestic, proud’ (also, of places, ‘steep’). See also Bradt .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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