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Descendants of Jean La Tourette

Generation No. 3

      11. John³ Broome (Mary² La Tourette, Jean¹) was born Abt. 1738 in New York City, and died August 08, 1810 in Broome county, New York. He married (1) Rebecca Lloyd. She was born in Lloyds Neck, Long Island. He married (2) Mrs Ruth Hunter.

Notes for John Broome:
He was the Lt. Governor of New York. He studied law with William Livingston, and he was in the Revolutionary Committee, and elected to the New York Congress. He was later elected as Mayor of New York city, and later as City Treasurer. He also served as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and was one of the founders of the New York insurance Company. Broome street in Lower Manhattan was named for him. Also Broome county in New York was named in his honor, and he moved there. He organized the Sons of Liberty in NYC, was one of the founders of the Tantine Coffee House in 1792, and was one of the founders of Tammany Hall. He was also a framer of the Constitution.

Children of John Broome and Rebecca Lloyd are:

John Lloyd⁴ Broome. He married Frances A. Justice.

Notes for John Lloyd Broome:
He was a Captain, and served in the war of 1812.

42	ii.	William Temple Broome.
43	iii.	Caroline Broome.
44	iv.	Rebecca Broome.

17. John³ La Tourette (Jean², Jean¹) was born Abt. 1732 in Freshkills, Staten Island, New York, and died Abt. 1784 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York. He married Susannah Christopher Abt. 1757 in Staten Island, New York. She was born Abt. 1731 in Staten Island, New York, and died Abt. 1813 in Staten Island, New York.

Notes for John La Tourette:
John was a ship carpenter, and he ran a small ship building business at mariner's Point, Staten Island. He also had a small farm in the area as well. On 18 April, 1763 he received a deed from his father. This is recorded in the Richmond Deeds Book E., page 203. It is possible that the house which this family lived in was the stone house on the hill behind the St. Andrews church. This same house was used by Col. Simcoe, a British officer in a1776. In 1774 the sessions court of Staten Island shows an assault of a Mr. King by John La Tourette. In a1786 a Charles Dubois sued John for over 400 pounds, and also we find records for similar suits by Augustus Dubois, Benjamin Micheau, and Peter Winant. Old records state that he may have had issue of Susanna who married in 1783 to John Wandel; of others also.

Notes for Susannah Christopher:
Some records list her as the daughter of Barent Christopher, and Ann Stillwell, of Staten Island, but she may in fact be a granddaughter to this couple.

Children of John La Tourette and Susannah Christopher are:

William⁴ La Tourette.

Notes for William La Tourette:
Not proven as a son of this couple, and nothing is known of his life.

	46	ii.	Susanna La Tourette, born Abt. 1758 in Staten Island, New York. She married John Wandel March 18, 1783 in United Brethern Morovian Church, Staten Island, N.Y..
	47	iii.	Mary La Tourette, born July 13, 1759 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
+	48	iv.	John La Tourette, born September 30, 1764 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	49	v.	Paul La Tourette, born Abt. 1768 in Staten Island, New York.
	50	vi.	Sally La Tourette, born Abt. 1770 in Staten Island, New York. She married William La Tourette; born Abt. 1778 in Freshkills, Staten Island, new York.

18. Paul³ La Tourette (Jean², Jean¹) (Source: (1) Mc'Millen, Harlow, "A History of Staten Island, New York During The American Revolution".., (2) "Staten Island Genealogical Records" FHL 0539055-56.., (3) "Staten Island Index and Genealogical Data Cards" FHL 0539062-064.., (4) "Staten Island Families" FHL 0509178-181.., (5) Latourette Family Notes, FHL 1036905.., (6) Staten Island Families, New York" FHL 0509178-1509181.., (7) "Staten Island Family Index" FHL 0539063.., (8) "La Tourette Family Notes" FHL 1036906..) was born Abt. 1734 in Staten Island, New York, and died Abt. 1827 in Paulus Hook, New Jersey. He married Sarah Merrill (Source: (1) Wright, Tobias Alexander, "Staten Island Church Records".., (2) Isiah Merrill "Lockbox Bible Record" NYGB Library.) July 23, 1761 in Elizabeth, New Jersey (Source: "St. John's Church Records, Elizabeth, New Jersey" FHL 0509194..), daughter of Jan Merrill and Aeltje Bennet. She was born May 06, 1743 in Staten Island, New York, and died Unknown in Paulus Hook, New Jersey.

Notes for Paul La Tourette:
Paul was born in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, and he spent most of his life in this area, and then relocated to Paulus Hook, Jersey City, New Jersey. He married Sarah Merrill on 23 July, 1761 in St. John's Church, Elizabeth, Union county, New Jersey. Some historians state that based on her age, that they may have eloped when they married, but I think that she was already at least 2 years old when she was baptized on 06 May, 1745 in the Port Richmond Dutch Reformed church. Paul had a varied career, for he was a farmer, planter, and a ferryman of Staten Island. He ran a ferry across the Bay from Staten Island to Paulus Hook, and he also ran this ferry to Manhattan, and Long Island, carrying both passengers, and cargo. In 1774 Paul lived on his farm in Northfield, Staten Island, which was deeded to him by his father Jean in that year. The deed reads as follows: "Deed from John Latourette, ship carpenter of Staten Island, to Paul Latourette, boatman, for 40 pounds, plot of 2 acres on the Northside of Staten Island next to Peter Zeloff, to the SE corner of Bendle land now in possession of John Lick, next land of Daniel Mercereau, together with one half of my marsh meadow lying in front." This land transaction was written in 1774, but it was not recorded until 1794 the year when Paul's father died. This plot was later sold by Paul to his grandson Reverend David B. Salter in 1817. It is known through census records that Paul stayed on this property from 1790 until 1810, and then most likely moved shortly after 1810 to Paulus Hook, New Jersey. In 1800 he had a son over 16 living with him in Staten Island. In 1817 he was still living in Paulus Hook, for he transferred his property in Northfield, Staten Island at this time to Reverend Salter, and this record stated that he was then living in that location. Paul's main business was that of a Boatman, and he ran a ferry for many years in New York Harbour. During the American Revolution, from 1776-1782 he was a part of a gun-boat crew. In Clute's "History of Staten Island" it states that Paul was engaged in carrying wood, and farm produce to the New York city area for the British Army. During the bad winder of 1779-1780, as long as a passage remained open from ice he would use his ferry also to sneak American spies from the Staten Island area to such points as Long Island, Brooklyn, Paulus Point, and New York city. Paul never swore allegiance to the British, but he did gain their trust, thusly enabling him to back the Colonial cause. It was necessary for everyone who wished to leave Staten Island, and New York city to present themselves to the British General Howe. General Howe would usually give permission for boat masters to leave the port areas. Clute's story gives Paul at one time going before General Howe, who knew him well, with some fellow American Officers disguised as sailors, and ship hands. The General did not recognize these men for they were all in sailor outfits, and disguised as salty old seaman. Paul then asked the General for permission to go back to Staten Island to fetch needed wood supplies, and some produce. The General knew that he needed these supplies, especially the wood for it was a very cold winter, and the wood was needed by the British troops to burn for warm fires. The British soldiers were burning down old homes in manhattan at this time, especially the homes of Revolutionists. The General nodded his affirmation to Paul, and just looked at his seaman friends. Paul said that he needed these sailors to assist him in fetching these supplies. Thusly, Paul set sail from New York city with his American spies in disguise. The spies hid from view below deck in the cargo area, and they went towards Staten Island, with the snow, and wind blowing dangerously. At the mouth of the Kills, an armed British frigate was stationed on guard, and they stopped Paul, and wished to see his papers. The British Captain nodded to Paul for he also knew this boatman. Paul must have shown the Captain his papers from General Howe, and the Captain motioned him to proceed without inspecting his boat. Paul then proceeded to the shoreline of Staten Island in the cold evening, and proceeded to bring his cargo of spies on shore. The spies did help him fill his boat, and they made their ways to their respective posts to spy on General Howe's army. Paul may have provided for their safety in Staten Island, for he was well known in this community, and was well respected. The next day the American spies left Staten Island, and proceeded to Long Island where they spied on the British troop movements which were amassing in that area. After the war Paul was acknowledged by many as a good friend of the Colonists, and was considered a Patriot. At other times Paul would secure the transportation of escaped American prisoners on his boat or on his friends boats. After the American Revolution Paul continued his ferry practice, and he shipped goods, and materials to New York City, and Paulus Hook. His family attended the Port Richmond Dutch Reformed church in Staten Island, but during the Revolutionary war the Hessian soldiers who backed the British burned this church, and many of the baptisms, and marriages from this church were destroyed forever.

Notes for Sarah Merrill:
Sarah was probably born ca. 1743, but she was not baptized until 06 May, 1745 in the Port Richmond Dutch Church, and the witness was Geertruy Merril.

Children of Paul La Tourette and Sarah Merrill are:

+	51	i.	John⁴ La Tourette, born July 07, 1762 in Northfield, Staten Island, New York; died February 07, 1826 in Northfield, Staten Island, New York.
+	52	ii.	David La Tourette, born December 29, 1764 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York; died September 24, 1834 in Port Richmond DRC.
+	53	iii.	Susanna Mary La Tourette, born Abt. 1768 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York; died Abt. 1855 in Bergen, New Jersey.
+	54	iv.	William La Tourette, born Bet. 1778 - 1783 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York; died May 20, 1865 in Salterville, Bayonne, New Jersey.
	55	v.	Mary La Tourette, born Abt. 1777 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York; died Aft. 1850 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She married Mathew Decker June 05, 1794 in United Brethern Morovian Church, Staten Island, N.Y.; born Abt. 1774 in Staten Island, New York.
	56	vi.	Paul La Tourette, born Abt. 1782 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York; died Abt. 1828 in Little Egg Harbour, Burlington county, New jersey. He married Susanna; born Abt. 1785 in Staten Island, New York.

Notes for Susanna:
Susanna lived next door to Reverend David B. Salter in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1842.

21. Peter³ La Tourette (Jean², Jean¹) was born Abt. 1742 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York, and died Abt. 1784 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York. He married Abigail Mercereau Abt. 1772 in Staten Island, New York, daughter of Joshua Mercereau and Abigail Broome. She was born Abt. 1745 in Staten Island, New York.

Notes for Peter La Tourette:
Peter was a blacksmith, and he and his family moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey after 1773.

Children of Peter La Tourette and Abigail Mercereau are:

+	57	i.	Peter⁴ La Tourette, born February 26, 1774 in Staten Island, New York; died April 07, 1859 in Pennslyvania.
+	58	ii.	William La Tourette, born Abt. 1775 in Staten Island, New York; died Abt. 1827 in New York City.
	59	iii.	Joseph La Tourette, born in Staten Island, New York.

Notes for Joseph La Tourette:
He is not proven as a son of this family, but most family records list him as such. He was seen to be living in New York city in 1811 (NYCD).

22. Peter³ La Tourette (Peter², Jean¹) was born Abt. 1725 in Freshkills, Staten Island, new York, and died 1808 in Amwell, Hunterdon county, New jersey. He married Cleffy Patmore.

Child of Peter La Tourette and Cleffy Patmore is:

John⁴ La Tourette, born March 27, 1770; died Abt. 1862 in New jersey. He married Hannah Wyckoff April 16, 1797 in Hunterdon county, New Jersey.

Notes for John La Tourette:
He was in the Hunterdon county Militia in 1792.

24. David³ La Tourette (Peter², Jean¹) was born October 31, 1730 in Port Richmond Dutch Reformed church, Staten Island, and died Abt. 1837 in Readington, New Jersey. He married Catherine Lane Abt. 1754 in Amwell Township, New Jersey, daughter of Captain Cornelius Lane. She was born Abt. 1732 in Monmouth county, New jersey, and died Aft. 1838 in Readington, New Jersey.

Notes for David La Tourette:
David was a planter, and farmer, and he petitioned New Jersey for a Revolutionary war pension on 04 April, 1820 in Hunterdon county. He was listed as a private, and his widow received his pension in 1838. He lived in Amwell township, and Readington, New Jersey. David's ancestors were found to be numerous, and many lived in the Somerset, and Hunter don county areas of New jersey. He was the twin brother of Jacques.

Children of David La Tourette and Catherine Lane are:

Peter⁴ La Tourette (Source: (1) Stryker-Rodda, Kenn, "Revolutionary Census of New Jersey".., (2) Jackson, Ronald Vern, "Index to Military men of New Jersey 1775-1815", Utah, 1977..), born April 13, 1755 in Readington, New Jersey. He married Margaret Stout.

Notes for Peter La Tourette:
Peter was one of the men who captured Captain John Storer of the British Army in New Jersey during the Revolutionary war. He was a Patriot, and he also captured a cannon from a British ship in a nearby harbor. It is known that he fired off rounds from this cannon on the 4th of July for many years after the war was over in Readington.

	62	ii.	Cornelius La Tourette, born October 27, 1758 in Readington, New Jersey; died February 14, 1849.
	63	iii.	Mary La Tourette, born July 15, 1759 in Readington, New Jersey. She married George Williams.
+	64	iv.	David La Tourette, born Abt. 1761 in Amwell Township, New Jersey.
	65	v.	John La Tourette, born Abt. 1767 in Readington, New Jersey. He married Elizabeth.
	66	vi.	Hannah La Tourette, born Abt. 1765 in Amwell Township, Hunterdon county, New Jersey. She married Lawrence Low.

29. James³ La Tourette (David², Jean¹) was born March 19, 1731/32 in Staten Island, New York, and died Abt. 1786 in Westfield, Staten Island, New York. He met Elizabeth Lewis Abt. 1756 in Westfield, Staten Island, daughter of Jonathan Lewis and Abigail. She was born Abt. 1734 in New York.

Notes for James La Tourette:
James was a farmer on Staten Island, and also carried on the trade of Weaver, and he owned two large tracts of land on Staten Island. He was a solder in the French and Indian wars in 1759, and in 1768 was appointed as the Highway master for Staten Island. He and his wife had many children, and the family was deeply involved in the fields of Religion, Farming, Writing, and as Merchants. James was baptized in the Port Richmond DRC as Jacques. Listed by most historians of this family as a son of this family, but no marriage record has been found for this man, and the children are listed because of earlier historians placing them here. No proof exists for this man, but he may be the James La Tourette listed in some Staten Island records during this time.

Notes for Elizabeth Lewis:
She was probably the sister to Jonathan Lewis, the husband of James sister Fanny.

Children of James La Tourette and Elizabeth Lewis are:

+	67	i.	James⁴ La Tourette, born June 13, 1754 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	68	ii.	David La Tourette, born June 13, 1754 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	69	iii.	Sarah La Tourette, born September 17, 1758 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	70	iv.	Sarah La Tourette, born July 01, 1761 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	71	v.	John La Tourette, born January 20, 1765 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	72	vi.	Jonathan La Tourette, born March 16, 1766 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	73	vii.	Elizabeth La Tourette, born September 09, 1768 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	74	viii.	Catrin La Tourette, born April 21, 1771 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
	75	ix.	Henry La Tourette, born April 22, 1775 in St. Andrews Church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York.

31. Catherine³ La Tourette (David², Jean¹) was born Abt. 1738 in Staten Island, New York. She married Stephen Bedell May 25, 1766 in St. Andrews church, Richmond, Staten Island, New York., son of Reverend Bedell.

Child of Catherine La Tourette and Stephen Bedell is:

Reverend⁴ Bedell, born Abt. 1768 in New York; died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Notes for Reverend Bedell:
He was a noted Preacher in Philadelphia, and he married, and one of his descendants was the Honorable Reverend Bedell of St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada.

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