GARRISON, Bethia

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John Garrison was born 1733, married Susannah Crosby, daughter of David Crosby and Reliance Hopkins, and he died 1796. Noted on his will was that he was the son of Aaron Garrison and the grandson of John Garrison (who was perhaps married to an Ann Remsun?). John served in Colonel Wessenfel's Westchester County 2nd. Regiment, New York 21st. Brigade.
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William D. Garrison, one of the most prominent representatives of the Garrison family, so long identified with the life and growth of Putnam county, and the present well known manager of the "Grand Union Hotel," in New York city, is descended fom Gerret Gerretsen, who came to Staten Island in the "Gilded Beaver," in 1660. Of this original settler little is known except that he was an honest and God fearing man. This is clearly shown by a certificate of character, written in the Dutch language, and now in the possession of Mr. Hartman Van Wagenen, South Bergen, N. J., of which the following is a correct translation:
"We Bergomasters, Schehens, and Councillors of city of Wagennin Declare: by these presents, that there appeared before us, Hendrick Glissen and Jordiz Sparers, citizens of this city, at the request of Gerret Gerretsen and Anna Hermansse, his wife. They have testified and certified, as they do by these presents, that they have good knowledge of the above named Gerret Gerretsen and Anna Hermansse, his wife, as to their life and conversation, and that they have always been considered and esteemed as pious and honest people, and that no complaint of any evil or disorderly conduct has ever reached their ears; on the contrary, they have always led quiet, pious and honest lives, as it becomes pious and honest persons. They especially testify that they govern their family well, and bring up their children in the fear of God, and in all modesty and respectability. As the above named persons have resolved to remove and proceed to the New Netherlands in order to find a greater convenience, they give this attestation, grounded on their knowledge of them, having known them intimately, and having been in continual intercourse with them for many years, living in the same neighborhood.
" In testimony of the truth, we, the Bergomasters of the city have caused the secret seal of the city to be imprinted on this paper.
"Done at Wagennin 27th November, 1660.
"By the ordinance of the same,
(Seal)
(Signatures)"

John married CROSBY, Susannah 1758, Southeast, Putnam County, New York. Susannah (daughter of CROSBY, David Leiutenant and HOPKINS, Reliance) was born 29 Aug 1739, Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died 1 Jan 1819, Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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1749, David settled along the Oblong, Putnam Co., New York. His brothers Joshua and Thomas also came to Putnam Co. All three men were of Harwich, Massachusetts.
(History of Putnam County, New York, p. 429)
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1774-1776, David was an Assessor of Philipse Precinct, Putnm Co., New York.
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As a member of "Beat No. 3" September 20, 1776 he and others appointed several officers for the Continental Army.

David married HOPKINS, Reliance 19 Jun 1735, Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Reliance (daughter of HOPKINS, Samuel and RICH, Lydia) was born 17 Nov 1709, Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died 25 Feb 1788, Frederickstown, Dutchess County, New York; was buried , Cemetery, Southeast, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet]

John married BANGS, Hannah 1703, Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Hannah was born 14/14 Mar 1675/1676, Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Samuel married RICH, Lydia Abt 1705, Probably Harwich, Barstable County, Massachusetts. Lydia (daughter of RICH, Richard and ROBERTS, Sarah) was born 1 Apr 1692, Eastham, Barstable County, Massachusetts; died Aft 6 Jun 1749, Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]