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Elder William Brittain and Rosanna Wright Brittain
North Carolina native William Brittain (1774-1850) became a preacher in his home state at the age of 25. In 1802 he married Rosanna (Wright) (1784-1856), the daughter of Revolutionary War veteran John Wright III. Inspired by missionary possibilities in the frontier regions to the west, William and Rosanna Brittain left North Carolina in 1824. After living in Alabama and Arkansas, they migrated to Texas in 1837 and constructed a log cabin at this site. One room of the structure served as a classroom and church sanctuary for the pioneer settlers of the Sabine River Steamboat Port of Hamilton, later known as East Hamilton.
A pioneer leader of the Baptist faith in East Texas, Elder Brittain was instrumental in the formation of Hamilton Church in 1846. Originally aligned with the Predestinarian movement of Daniel Parker, he later joined Missionary Baptists of the Sabine Association and served as moderator of the organization in 1847.
East Hamilton declined with the end of the steamboat traffic. All that remains is this cemetery, the site of the Brittains' early home and chapel."
Historical Marker located in Brittain Cemetery in East Hamilton. 7 miles East of Patroon on FM 2261, then left on County Road 126, then right on County Road 106.
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William Martin Brittain, married Rosanna Wright, daughter of John Wright III and Ann Williams, on March 15th, 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina. They had nine known children; three daughters and six sons, all born in Surry County, North Carolina.
The 1850 Census for Shelby County, Texas list: William Brittain age 78, Married-HOH-Baptist Clergy, wife Rosanna age 68, and son R.T. age 24. All listed born in North Carolina.
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William Martin Brittain: Son of James Brittain, who died in Surry County, North Carolina about 1822. Son William, and brother John Brittain, are seen in numerous years' of Surry NC tax records, usually side by side. After father James Brittain died, William Martin Brittain last appears in the Surry Census two additional years, then disappears after 1824, so it can be determined that is about the time he left North Carolina. William owned a tract of 250 acres along the waters of Deep Creek in Surry County (in the area that later became Yadkin County, specifically Hamptonville NC). Unfortunately since no marriage record of his father, James, exists, we do not know the name of William Martin Brittain's mother.
- Additional Information provided by Contributor: Emma Carter (48477988)
Elder William Brittain and Rosanna Wright Brittain
North Carolina native William Brittain (1774-1850) became a preacher in his home state at the age of 25. In 1802 he married Rosanna (Wright) (1784-1856), the daughter of Revolutionary War veteran John Wright III. Inspired by missionary possibilities in the frontier regions to the west, William and Rosanna Brittain left North Carolina in 1824. After living in Alabama and Arkansas, they migrated to Texas in 1837 and constructed a log cabin at this site. One room of the structure served as a classroom and church sanctuary for the pioneer settlers of the Sabine River Steamboat Port of Hamilton, later known as East Hamilton.
A pioneer leader of the Baptist faith in East Texas, Elder Brittain was instrumental in the formation of Hamilton Church in 1846. Originally aligned with the Predestinarian movement of Daniel Parker, he later joined Missionary Baptists of the Sabine Association and served as moderator of the organization in 1847.
East Hamilton declined with the end of the steamboat traffic. All that remains is this cemetery, the site of the Brittains' early home and chapel."
Historical Marker located in Brittain Cemetery in East Hamilton. 7 miles East of Patroon on FM 2261, then left on County Road 126, then right on County Road 106.
∼Citizen of Republis of Texas
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William Martin Brittain, married Rosanna Wright, daughter of John Wright III and Ann Williams, on March 15th, 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina. They had nine known children; three daughters and six sons, all born in Surry County, North Carolina.
The 1850 Census for Shelby County, Texas list: William Brittain age 78, Married-HOH-Baptist Clergy, wife Rosanna age 68, and son R.T. age 24. All listed born in North Carolina.
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William Martin Brittain: Son of James Brittain, who died in Surry County, North Carolina about 1822. Son William, and brother John Brittain, are seen in numerous years' of Surry NC tax records, usually side by side. After father James Brittain died, William Martin Brittain last appears in the Surry Census two additional years, then disappears after 1824, so it can be determined that is about the time he left North Carolina. William owned a tract of 250 acres along the waters of Deep Creek in Surry County (in the area that later became Yadkin County, specifically Hamptonville NC). Unfortunately since no marriage record of his father, James, exists, we do not know the name of William Martin Brittain's mother.
- Additional Information provided by Contributor: Emma Carter (48477988)
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Elder William Brittain and Rosanna Wright Brittain
North Carolina native William Brittain (1774-1850) became a preacher in his home state at the age of 25. In 1802 he married Rosanna (Wright) (1784-1856), the daughter of Revolutionary War veteran John Wright III. Inspired by missionary possibilities in the frontier regions to the west, William and Rosanna Brittain left North Carolina in 1824. After living in Alabama and Arkansas, they migrated to Texas in 1837 and constructed a log cabin at this site. One room of the structure served as a classroom and church sanctuary for the pioneer settlers of the Sabine River Steamboat Port of Hamilton, later known as East Hamilton.
A pioneer leader of the Baptist faith in East Texas, Elder Brittain was instrumental in the formation of Hamilton Church in 1846. Originally aligned with the Predestinarian movement of Daniel Parker, he later joined Missionary Baptists of the Sabine Association and served as moderator of the organization in 1847.
East Hamilton declined with the end of the steamboat traffic. All that remains is this cemetery, the site of the Brittains' early home and chapel."
Historical Marker located in Brittain Cemetery in East Hamilton. 7 miles East of Patroon on FM 2261, then left on County Road 126, then right on County Road 106.
∼Citizen of Republis of Texas
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William Martin Brittain, married Rosanna Wright, daughter of John Wright III and Ann Williams, on March 15th, 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina. They had nine known children; three daughters and six sons, all born in Surry County, North Carolina.
The 1850 Census for Shelby County, Texas list: William Brittain age 78, Married-HOH-Baptist Clergy, wife Rosanna age 68, and son R.T. age 24. All listed born in North Carolina.
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William Martin Brittain: Son of James Brittain, who died in Surry County, North Carolina about 1822. Son William, and brother John Brittain, are seen in numerous years' of Surry NC tax records, usually side by side. After father James Brittain died, William Martin Brittain last appears in the Surry Census two additional years, then disappears after 1824, so it can be determined that is about the time he left North Carolina. William owned a tract of 250 acres along the waters of Deep Creek in Surry County (in the area that later became Yadkin County, specifically Hamptonville NC). Unfortunately since no marriage record of his father, James, exists, we do not know the name of William Martin Brittain's mother.
- Additional Information provided by Contributor: Emma Carter (48477988)
Elder William Brittain and Rosanna Wright Brittain
North Carolina native William Brittain (1774-1850) became a preacher in his home state at the age of 25. In 1802 he married Rosanna (Wright) (1784-1856), the daughter of Revolutionary War veteran John Wright III. Inspired by missionary possibilities in the frontier regions to the west, William and Rosanna Brittain left North Carolina in 1824. After living in Alabama and Arkansas, they migrated to Texas in 1837 and constructed a log cabin at this site. One room of the structure served as a classroom and church sanctuary for the pioneer settlers of the Sabine River Steamboat Port of Hamilton, later known as East Hamilton.
A pioneer leader of the Baptist faith in East Texas, Elder Brittain was instrumental in the formation of Hamilton Church in 1846. Originally aligned with the Predestinarian movement of Daniel Parker, he later joined Missionary Baptists of the Sabine Association and served as moderator of the organization in 1847.
East Hamilton declined with the end of the steamboat traffic. All that remains is this cemetery, the site of the Brittains' early home and chapel."
Historical Marker located in Brittain Cemetery in East Hamilton. 7 miles East of Patroon on FM 2261, then left on County Road 126, then right on County Road 106.
∼Citizen of Republis of Texas
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William Martin Brittain, married Rosanna Wright, daughter of John Wright III and Ann Williams, on March 15th, 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina. They had nine known children; three daughters and six sons, all born in Surry County, North Carolina.
The 1850 Census for Shelby County, Texas list: William Brittain age 78, Married-HOH-Baptist Clergy, wife Rosanna age 68, and son R.T. age 24. All listed born in North Carolina.
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William Martin Brittain: Son of James Brittain, who died in Surry County, North Carolina about 1822. Son William, and brother John Brittain, are seen in numerous years' of Surry NC tax records, usually side by side. After father James Brittain died, William Martin Brittain last appears in the Surry Census two additional years, then disappears after 1824, so it can be determined that is about the time he left North Carolina. William owned a tract of 250 acres along the waters of Deep Creek in Surry County (in the area that later became Yadkin County, specifically Hamptonville NC). Unfortunately since no marriage record of his father, James, exists, we do not know the name of William Martin Brittain's mother.
- Additional Information provided by Contributor: Emma Carter (48477988)
Inscription
Mark the perfect man,
and behold the upright;
for the end of that man
is peace.
W. S. NORTHCUTT
LONGVIEW, TEXAS
Family Members
Children
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James S. Brittain
1806–1855
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Cynthia Jane Brittain Wilburn
1809–1869
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John William Brittain
1810–1888
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William Martin Brittain Jr
1812–1889
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Thomas Franklin Brittain
1815–1892
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Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Brittain Haley-Cummings
1818 – unknown
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Robert T Daniel "D" Brittain
1822–1893
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William James Brittain
1824–1887
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