John Pearsall

M, b. circa 1684, d. before 28 August 1741
     John was born circa 1684 in Hempstead Town, Queens County, Long Island, New York. He was the son of Daniel Pearsall and Emma Bassett. John married Martha (?) in New York. John was a surveyor in Hempstead 6 April 1731 & resided there his entire life. John & Martha had chidren: John, Daniel, James, Samuel & Amy [chr. 12 October 1714].1 John made his will on 8 August 1740 at Hempstead Town. He mentions his wife Martha and his four sons. He appointed as his executors, Daniel Searing, Samuel Pearsall, and Jacob Smith. [New York Wills: Liber 113, page 450] John departed this life in Hempstead Town. His will was probated on 28 August 1741.

Citations

  1. [S1456] Herbert F. Seversmith & Arthur S. Wardwell, The Fabulous Pearsalls, pages78-79. . . Amy (Pearsall) Brush was undoubtedly baptised as Ami Persen in the Dutch Church at Jamaica, New York, 12 October 1714, daughter of Jan Persen and his wife Margaret. The sponsors at the baptism were Hendrick and Maria Dosenburgh.