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Rootsweb.com RSS Feed for BRANSON http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/BRANSON Rootsweb.com RSS feed for BRANSON en-us Copyright 2005 by MyFamily.inc 2009-01-03T11:27:35-06:00 helpdesk@rootsweb.com helpdesk@rootsweb.com Rootsweb.com 2005-05-01T00:00:00-06:00 1 hourly [BRANSON] 1820 census of Patrick Co, VA http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2009-01/1231007255 If we look at the 1820 census of Patrick Co., VA we can see that Ruth Dillard, whose deceased husband Thomas bought land from Jarrett Branson in that county, lived not far from some relatives of the Maynors. Bernard Price married Elizabeth Maynor, whose aunt Mary Maynor married Levi Branson, Sr. In 1820 Patrick, VA Bernard Price was listed on the same page as Isaiah Maynor. James and Jesse Mankin were listed nearby and they were related to Maynors - Jesse Mankin's mother was Susannah Maynor, sister of Mary. Bernard Price was also listed on the 1810 Patrick, VA tax list along with the Mankins, Thomas Dillard and Jarrett Branson and his sons. Jarrett Branson apparently moved away from Patrick Co some time before 1815. Sandy 1820 census - Patrick, VA Thomas Dodson - Pg 119 James Mankin age 26-45 - Pg 120 Isaiah Maynor age 26-45 - Pg 120 Barnard M Price age 45+ - Pg 120 - m. Elizabeth Maynor NEXT: Jacob Wright - Pg 120 NEXT: Edward Cochran - Pg 120 James Martin - Pg 120 William McMillan - Pg 122 - father-in-law of Mary Branson James Dillard - Pg 122 - brother-in-law of John Jefferson Branson Ruth Dillard - Pg 122 - mother-in-law of John Jefferson Branson William East - Pg 122 Isham East - Pg 122 - brother-in-law of Valentine Branson Martin Cloud - Pg 122 Bartlett Greenwood - Pg 123 - prob. father-in-law of Andrew Branson who m. Elizabeth Greenwood/Greenwalt Jesse Mankins - Pg 123 - surety on marr. bond of Jarred Branson Jr.; son of Susannah Maynor James Mankins - Pg 123 Dudley McMillan - Pg 123 NEXT: Archibald Haynes - Pg 123 - brother-in-law of Mary Ann Branson Nathl McMillan - Pg 123 Henry McMillan - Pg 123 Abraham McMillan - Pg 123 Stephen McMillan - Pg 123 Joel Blanchett - Pg 123 Index of the 1810 Patrick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List Blanchit, Joel Branson, Andrew Branson, Gerrard Branson, Gerrard, Jr. Branson, John Branson, Thomas Branson, Valentine Cockran, Edward Cockron, Preston Dillard, Thomas Dilliard, Edward East, Drury East, Isham East, John East, Joseph East, William Haines, Joshua, Jr. Haines, Joshua, Sr. Mankins, Hezekiah Mankins, Jesse Mankins, John Maynor, Isaiah Maynor, Richard Mcmillion, Abram Mcmillion, Dudley Mcmillion, Henry Mcmillion, Nathaniel Mcmillion, William Price, Bernard M. **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) OregonGal9@aol.com 2009-01-03T11:27:35-06:00 [BRANSON] Preliminary report of Branson DNA results http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1230241097 Some important DNA tests were recently processed for two Branson descendants. One was for a Branson descendant who lived in Hopkins Co., KY. His ancestor was George Branson b. ca1792 of Hopkins, KY. The other was a descendant of Levi Branson, b. 1844 of Sevier, TN, died 1922 in Pottawamie, OK. Only 12 markers were tested because of financial restraints at this time. A comparison of their DNA markers to the DNA markers of two matching Bransons of the Gasconade, MO line have proven to be non-matches. (Andrew Jackson Branson, b. 1819; and Thomas Branson, b. 1778). The haplogroup for George Branson of Hopkins, KY was not determined - more markers will have to be tested. However, his DNA markers are a close match (11 out of 12) with that of James Branson of Logan, OH who was adopted by Harry Kitchen. Since Logan, OH is also where Abraham Branson lived, it is likely that Abraham was related to James and, it is likely that they were both related to the Bransons of Hopkins, KY. Once more markers are tested, the haplogroups can possibly be identified. These results do show that Andrew and Thomas Branson of Gasconade, MO were not related (by blood) to Abraham Branson, nor to the Hopkins, KY Bransons. Levi Branson (of Sevier , TN and Pottawami, OK) was also not related to Abraham or the Hopkins, KY Bransons. The haplogroup for Levi Branson may be that of the Viking/Scandanavian heritage - the same general category as Andrew Jackson Branson who married Nancy Margrave in Gasconade, MO. Levi's preliminary haplogroup is "I" and Andrew's tested group is "I2b1". Further testing will hopefully provide more accuracy for Levi's haplogroup. The markers for Andrew & Thomas of Gasconade do not match the markers for Levi...not even close (only 3 out of 12), so even though they probably share the Viking/Scandanavian heritage, they were not related. Without more participants in all of these groups, it is not possible to know if there were any adoptions, etc. However, my first priority, when finances allow, will be to attempt to determine the Haplogroup of James Branson and/or George Branson to see if they are also of Viking/Scandanavian heritage. Levi Branson is an exact match (12 out of 12 markers, same haplogroup) with Samuel Paxton of Rockbridge, VA. Samuel's brother, William Paxton, married Jane Grigsby. Jane was related to Moses Grigsby who married Katherine Branson 1742 in St. Paul's Parish, VA. Samuel Paxton's mother was Elizabeth McClung who was probably related to Susannah McClung who married James Skaggs of Montgomery, VA. James Skaggs' sister, Elizabeth, married John Hankins whose father, Thomas, was exec. on the will of Thomas L. Branson, Sr. James Skaggs was taxed in 1782 Montgomery, Va along with Thomas and Jarat Branson. A possible relative of Samuel Paxton, John Paxton, had a daughter Susanna who married Richard Shockley of Carroll, VA. John Paxton was taxed in 1793 Wythe, VA, section two, along with Jerrard and James Branston. It is possible that Jarrett Branson of Gasconade, MO or one or more of his relatives/descendants was adopted. Andrew and Thomas Branson of Gasconade, MO match the DNA of Reuben Watts b. 1786 NJ (25/25). His father was Rev. John A. Watts of Anson, NC and his grandfather was William Watts of Somerset, MD (where the Shockleys lived). His Haplotype is unknown, so the match is not 100% for sure. Andrew and Thomas also match 25/25 with Lyman Bowers whose Haplogroup is the same as theirs. Lyman's DNA is very close to Giles Bowers of Isle of Wight, VA. His grandson, Benjamin Bowers, married Mary Cloud of Orange, NC who was a 2nd cousin of Daniel Cloud who married a dau. of Lionel Branson, Sr. Another of his descendants married into the Mayfield family - related to Elisha Seth Mayfield whose prob. dau Myra married John Taylor? Branson of Marion, TN. Perhaps Jarrett Branson or one of his relatives in Gasconade, MO was a blood relative of the Bowers, and possibly adopted by a Branson??? Sandy **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) OregonGal9@aol.com 2008-12-25T14:38:17-06:00 Re: [BRANSON] BRANSON FAMILY REUNION FLIERS http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1230087157 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lrushing1027 Surnames: Branson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.branson/393.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: send to Bill & Linda Rushing P O Box 231 Tupman, Ca 93276 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> 2008-12-23T19:52:37-06:00 [BRANSON] Branson - Hulse http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1230041077 Merverill Hulse witnessed the Maryland will of Elias Barber that gave a legacy to his cousin Abram Branson in 1743. Michael Branson witnessed the Maryland will of Luke Barber Hulse in 1762. "This son was also named John. He was born 17 November 1728 in Fredrick Virginia. He married Elizabeth Sevier" - see Link below <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/u/l/Harvey-F-Hulse/> http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/u/l/Harvey-F-Hulse/ http://genforum.genealogy.com/hulse/messages/178.html The fact that William Pearle Hulse born 1750 Frederick, VA named a child Abraham Valentine lends credibility that Elizabeth Sevier was related to Valentine Sevier who married Joanna Goad and was related by marriage to Jared Branson. "rubyslippers" <rubyslippers@kc.rr.com> 2008-12-23T07:04:37-06:00 [BRANSON] Branson-Holliday http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1229851225 2 of Eli's sons married the daughters of William Holliday, Thomas Branson married Mary (Polly) and Eli married Eleanor (Nellie) John The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research SCMAR, Volume XII Number 4, Fall, 1984l. XI, p.25 ) SCMAR, Vol. XII, Fall 1984, No. 4, p.208field Distr ict. William Hollady late of the District and State aforesaid Died lea ving a tract of Land to which William Hollady, James Hollady, Nelly Ho llady, who afterwards married Eli Branson, Polly Hollady who married T homas Branson, Peggy Hollady who married Samuel Bell, Lidia Hollady wh o married Bennett McMillan & Anna Hollady were entitled?containing tw o hundred & sixty acres situated on Cuffee Town Creek bounded by land s belonging to Douglass Holloway, Morris P. Holloway, Robert Red & oth ers. James Hollady purchased the shares of all the distributees excep t Peggy Bell and Anna Hollady. Anna Hollady died intestate before Jame s Hollady. James Hollady excluded[?] his wife giving his land to Blewf ord Bell, James Bell, William Bell & Charles Newton_____. James Hollad y was entitled at his _____ to _____ hundred and ninety two acres bein g entitled as the distributee of his father to 37 acres one seventh o f the two hundred and sixty & having purchased the share of four other s and also heired the one sixth of _____ share which is six acres. Sam uel Bell and Peggy Bell are now entitled to one seventh of the two hun dred sixty acres, as distributees of William Hollady the elder and to one sixth of the thirty seven acres belonging to Anny, making their sh are of the two hundred & sixty acres forty three acres, leaving the re maining twenty five acres distributable between the heirs of William H ollady the younger, Nelly Branson, Polly Branson, & Lydia McMillan. "John Blair" <jcblair77@btinternet.com> 2008-12-21T02:20:25-06:00 [BRANSON] Branson, Whitehead, Ruffin http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1229826852 Ann Cantrell married John Branson, grandson of Eli Branson, Sr. Ann Cantrell was related to Rachel Cantrell who married Athur Whitehead. They lived in Chatham, NC and were listed there in 1790 and 1800 census. In 1800 Arthur Whitehead was listed next to John Whitehead who was listed next to Thomas Holliday. Thomas Holliday was the brother of William Holladay whose daughter, Nelly, married Eli Branson, Jr. Arthur Whitehead was the 2nd gr-grandson of Arthur Whitehead and Katherine Ruffin of Isle of Wight, VA. Katherine's probable father, Wm. Ruffin, was involved in several transactions with John Branson/Bramston in Isle of Wight who was transported there in 1665. Some research by others. Please report any errors. Sandy **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) OregonGal9@aol.com 2008-12-20T19:34:12-06:00 [BRANSON] Branson - Dillard - Love http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1229798278 Robert Love, Rev War soldier, married Mary Ann Dillard, the daughter of Col. Thomas Dillard of Pittsylvania County, Va on Sept. 11th, 1782. If you go to individual #128 at the bottom of this chart you will see the lineage go back to William Love who married Judith Gerard in Charles Co, MD. William is likely the son or brother of John Love of Charles County who immigrated on the same ship imported by the same person who sponsored Thomas Branson in 1651. In 1683 John Goldsmith mentioned his son in law Thomas Love. John Goldsmith's daughter Judith was given a legacy in a will with Ann Branson, wife of Thomas. Since Thomas and Ann named their firstborn Garrot or Gerard, and the family lived on the land holdings of Thomas Gerrard it's very possible there if a familial relationship. http://www.thetintypeshop.com/family/Douglas/Surnames/JtoL/Love/loveahnentaf el.htm "rubyslippers" <rubyslippers@kc.rr.com> 2008-12-20T11:37:58-06:00 [BRANSON] John Branson, Isle of Wight, VA http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1229791655 Another possible link between John Branson who was transported to Isle of Wight, VA and John Branson who died 1716 in St. Paul's Parish, King George-Stafford, VA.... Rebecca Thornton married Nathaniel Henderson, son of Richard Henderson and Elizabeth Branson. A Richard Henderson was found in records of St. Paul's Parish, VA. Rebecca Thornton was daughter of Thomas Thornton and Martha Boykin of Isle of Wight, VA. Her father, Thomas, was possible nephew of Edward Thornton of Isle of Wight who married Katherine Ruffin, daughter? of William Ruffin (he gave Katherine Ruffin 200 acres in his will). William Ruffin was in several records with John Branson/Brampton in Isle of Wight, VA. Some of Rebecca Thornton's siblings moved to Edgefield, SC where Richard Henderson and Elizabeth Branson moved and some of them later lived in Grayson, VA near Jarrett Branson. Rebecca Thornton's parents were early members of Cane Creek MM Quaker meeting in Orange, NC along with Thomas and Rebecca (Borden) Branson. William Longmire was in records of King George, VA at the same time as Francis Thornton was there. William Longmire was the reported 2nd great grandfather of Martha Jane Ousley who married John Sevier Branson, desc. of Jarrett. Francis Thornton was related to Rebecca and Thomas Thornton. The Ruffins were related by marriage to the family of William Boddie who transported John Branson to Isle of Wight in 1665. Some research by others. Please report any errors Sandy **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) OregonGal9@aol.com 2008-12-20T09:47:35-06:00 [BRANSON] Branson researchers Sue Crow and Marie King http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1229785263 Ladies - I was trying to email you some information but your emails came back. Can you email me at rubyslippers@kc.rr.com if you are on the list? "rubyslippers" <rubyslippers@kc.rr.com> 2008-12-20T08:01:03-06:00 [BRANSON] Branson, Richardson, Henderson http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/BRANSON/2008-12/1229694032 In 1796 Joshua Richardson assigned land at Big Reed Island, VA to Jarrett Branson. Jerard Branston was taxed in1793 Grayson, VA (the Wythe) along with Joshua Richardson and his relatives. In 1794 Grayson, VA Joshua and Boyd Richardson were taxed along with Jan A. Branson. Boyd Richardson is unidentified but he was likely related to Joshua since they were taxed 1 day apart in 1794 Grayson, VA. Boyd Richardson's daughter, Nancy, married Jesse Joab Thornton of Orange/Alamance, NC. Jesse's aunt, Rebecca Thornton of Cane Creek MM, Orange, NC, married Nathaniel Henderson who was the son of Richard "the Quaker" Henderson and Elizabeth Branson. Jesse's son, James Thornton, married Jane Parker on Feb 28 1847 in Cass, Michigan. In the 1850 census of Calvin, Cass, Mich, James Thornton was listed on page 284 and William and Rachel East were listed on page 288. William East was the brother of Susannah East who married Valentine Branson and the probable brother of Frances East who married Jarred Branson, Jr. In the 1800 census of Edgefield, SC Jesse Thornton (father of James) was listed on the same page as Garrett Longmire. Garrett Longmire was a cousin of Phebe Longmire who married Joseph Owsley. Joseph Owsley was the reported father-in-law of John Sevier Branson, grandson of Jarrett Branson. In the same census (1800 Edgefield, SC) Eli Branson Jr. was listed on the same page with David Thornton, relative of Jesse. This is evidence of a possible relationship between Eli Branson, Elizabeth Branson Henderson and Jarrett Branson. Some research by others. Please report any errors. Sandy **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) OregonGal9@aol.com 2008-12-19T06:40:32-06:00