Jacques Desbrosses (b.1667)

Jacques Desbrosses, of Hanover Square, New York

He was a Huguenot from Poitou, France, who came to New York and was engaged in the wine and Madeira trade. At New York, October, 1702, he married Helene, daughter of the prominent physician Dr Gilles Gaudineau, another Hugeunot who settled in New York. His widow continued to run his business after his death.

Children (4)

Magdalen Desbrosses

Magdalen Desbrosses, of New York, died unmarried

1707-1794

Elizabeth Desbrosses

Elizabeth Desbrosses, of New York, died unmarried

d.1795

James Desbrosses

James Desbrosses Sr., merchant, of New York

b.c.1710

Elias Desbrosses

President of the New York Chamber of Commerce, died unmarried