Albert Andrieszen Bradt was born 1607 in Fredrikstad, Norway to Andries Arentse Bradt (c1578-aft1616) and Aeffi Kinetis (c1584-aft1616) and died 7 June 1686 Albany, Albany County, New York, United States of unspecified causes. He married Annetje Barentse Van Rotmer (1608-1661) 1 April 1632 in Netherlands.
Immigration
Albert arrived in New York around 1635. He was one of the earliest Norwegian settlers in New Netherland. In the early records he is often called Albert the Norman.
Occupation as Tobacco Farmer
Albert was a tobacco farmer. His 1637 tobacco plot near the Normanskill was near his house and included one or more barns. Albert's brother Arent aided in the tobacco project. The tobacco from Albert's farm was described as poor and thin.
Other Business Ventures
He also ran sawmills for many years, and cooperated with his sons and sons-in-law in several business ventures. He also became a fur trader.
Personality
Albert was described as a man of strange character, an industrious but volatile man. Albert was admonished for abusing his family and for not keeping good accounts.
Religion
Albert was a leader of the underground Lutheran congregation which was not allowed to worship openly in Albany until after the village came under English rule.
Land Ownership
In addition to his land in Albany, Albert acquierd property in Manhattan.
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Aefje Albertszen Bradt (1633-c1689) | |||
| Barent Albertszen Bradt (1634-1716) | |||
| Storm Albertszen Bradt (1636-?) | |||
| Engeltje Albertszen Bradt (1637-?) | |||
| Gisseltje Albertszen Bradt (1640-?) | |||
| Andries Albertszen Bradt (1642-?) | |||
| Jan Albertszen Bradt (1648-?) | |||
| Dirck Albertszen Bradt (1650-?) | |||
Footnotes (including sources)
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