Brackenridge - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

George W. Brackenridge, b. 1832 IN, lived San Antonio, son of John A./Isabella

margerice1 — 2009-06-18 02:31:59Z

I have a copy of “George W. Brackenridge, Maverick Philanthropist”, by Marilyn M. Sibley, which I would like to get back in the hands of family. The copyright 1973 book contains a lot of genealogy information, including about his parents John Adams and Isabella (McCullough) Brackenridge of Warrick Co., Indiana – his grandparents John and Eleanor (White) Brackenridge – and G-grandfather Robert Brackenridge, murdered by Indians in Huntingdon Co., PA. Please email me at margerice@prodigy.net.

Re: Hugh Henry Brackenridge

lizaduff — 2009-05-24 17:31:04Z

Hi there,

I believe her name was never recorded; this comes from research of those who looked into this decades ago. They may not have even married.

would you please let me know why you are interested?

thanks,
elizabeth morana

Re: Hugh Henry Brackenridge

ChristineMusser — 2009-05-07 01:13:42Z

Hello,

I am trying to find out the name of Hugh Henry Brackenridge first wife, the mother of Henry Marie. Any information is appreciated.

Thank you.

Re: Brackenridge

tasscully — 2009-04-24 20:00:12Z

re link to HEANY AND SCULLY
My Gt Grandfather was Alexander HEANY of Tomany married Anna Marie. Produced four daughters: Violet who m NORRIS, Anna Maria m VINEY, Sarah, and Florence Rececca who married Thomas SCULLY of Liskinfere, My Grandfather. Produced three sons: Harry, Freddy and Jackie. Harry (Alexander Henry SCULLY) my Father. married Alice Hyland of Wadhurst. Producing two boys: Terence Alexander(Me) Nicholas Patrick.

Re: Joseph Brackenridge and Mary Dickey m. 1817(?)

BarbaraKTaylorM — 2009-02-20 04:47:34Z

I have quite a bit of information on both Joseph and his father Samuel as well as his wife Susannah. I'd be happy to share and compare notes

Re: Hon. Hugh Henry Brackenridge of York County, PA

ClarksNJ1 — 2009-01-04 20:41:00Z

I know for certain that Hugh Henry Brackenridge had a son named Alexander, born in 1792, and died in 1870. He was married to Mary Porter and had at least 4 children that I know of. Do a search on the internet with his name, all sorts of stuff comes up.

Re: Differences and Similarities

ClarksNJ1 — 2009-01-04 20:30:49Z

Well I know it has been some time since this was posted but I would really like some information on this family. My husband is a descendant of Col. Matthew Clark and Isabella Brackenridge, in fact his name is Matthew Clark as well! Up until recently, I was stuck on the Brackenridge line, the only thing I knew was that her father's name was John. There is much information on the internet about Hugh Henry as he was an author, a Judge, as well as a Revolutinary war veteran serving under Washington. He also went to Princeton University. I am sure by now you have found all of this information out, but if you are still out there, if you could post any information on Isabella and Matthew that would be great!

Also, from what I have read on the internet, Hugh Henry's son Henry Marie was also a very prominent person. There is a archive of the Brackenridge letters to or from Henry which include correspondence from notable people, including his John Cabell Breckinridge, who, as he states, was the grandson of Hugh Henry's brother. Another letter from Robert Jefferson Breckinridge stating the common origin of both their families.

Here is a link to those letters:

http://digital.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/f/findaid/findaid-id...

I have other information about the descendants of Hugh Henry if you need it...the internet is a wonderful thing!

BRACKENRIDGE Odra B 1917-1982

t42Moore — 2008-12-28 21:08:56Z

BRACKENRIDGE Odra B 1917-1982

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,453 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BRACKENRIDGE Lucille M 1917-

t42Moore — 2008-12-28 21:08:41Z

BRACKENRIDGE Lucille M 1917-

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,453 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Joseph Brackenridge and Mary Dickey m. 1817(?)

brear47 — 2008-11-27 16:57:38Z

Joseph and Mary had a son Robert (my gg grandfather) born 24 Sep 1818 in Brookville and died 27 Feb 1873 in Ft Wayne, IN. I don't know of any other children but Robert's family is in my public tree "Brearley Mitchell" on ancestry. By the way, I believe Joseph's father was Samuel Brackenridge of Springfield Twp, Bucks County, PA died about 1799.

Re: Hon. Hugh Henry Brackenridge of York County, PA

cvh140 — 2008-07-04 06:43:17Z

I'm wondering if Hugh Henry was related to (a brother of or father to) an Alexander Breckenridge, from whom I am descended.

Joseph Brackenridge and Mary Dickey m. 1817(?)

BarbaraKTaylorM — 2008-04-11 12:41:55Z

Looking for the family of Joseph Brackenridge and Mary Dickey, Brookville, Indiana.
Joseph died in 1826 - Mary remarried John Roop also of Brookville.
Mary was born in Ohio 1798 - Joseph in PA 1787
Looking for the children' names.
Also looking for Mary's parents in Ohio.
Thank you -

Re: Brackenridge

Sosho — 2007-08-19 23:50:01Z

I have a Gavin Nicholas Cumming b. 8 May 1831 Ayr Dailly, who married in Ayr Barr 4 Dec 1852 to Margaret Brackenridge b. 23 Sep 1829 in Ayr Girvan. Gavin and Margaret came to Australia aboard "Broomielaw" arr. Launceston, Tasmania in 1856.
Are these people any relation to yours ?

Re: Brackenridge

rjbowlby — 2007-08-19 15:07:41Z

I took a photo of Margaret Brackenridge Meikleham's grave several months ago. Not sure if she is who you are looking for but she is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Toms River. Check here for photo link: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=81...;

Re: Brackenridge

Sosho — 2007-08-15 07:22:38Z

Hi Jaclyn, Yours is the first flag I've had !
My husband is descended from Gavin's daughter Jean Alexandra Cumming b. 31 Oct 1858 who married Thomas Walsh. Their daughter Ethel Jean b. 29 Oct 1881 is my husband's grandmother. Ethel Jean m. Alfred Shadbolt.
You can contact me on stineway@bigpond.com.au
Christine

Re: Brackenridge

lynlands — 2007-08-15 01:23:40Z

Hi Christine,
Found your message just now....
Gavin CUMMING and Margaret BRACKENRIDGE are my great great grandparents and I have been doing some research on them lately.. perhaps we could exchange some info?
Jaclyn

Re: Brakenridge Family, Huntingtower

2005-07-02 10:16:37Z

That's tragic about the medals - a tale I've heard a few times, sadly. I'd be delighted to see any correspondence pertaining to life in Afghanistan/Kandahar, thank you. It would be very interesting.

All the best -
Garen.
www.angloafghanwar.info

Re: Brakenridge Family, Huntingtower

2005-07-01 16:31:51Z

Thanks Garen for the additional information. I will have a look at your site. Unfortunately, B.T. Girauds medals, which went to a son in New Zealand, were stolen there. I do have some correspondence from BTG to his wife while he was in Kandahar and can copy them for you if they are of interest.

David Brakenridge also was a Medical doctor in India for a while, and met Anna Love Blake, recently widowed, on her voyage back to England.

Cheers
Barry Price

Re: Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-03-08 22:05:42Z

Here's what I did:
I typed in "Ask Jeeves.com" into search engine...where it says Find a Web page. When I reached the "Ask Jeeves"site, I typed in "Alexander Brackenridge of PA" then Search. When the screen came up, I scrolled down to the bottom. When you look at the numbers, you'll notice the "1" is highlighted. Click on the the 2. When the next screen comes up, scroll down to "BRACKENRIDGE FAMILY INFO". Click on that. Scroll down and you will see Cemetery Record. You might find this interesting.
Just got home from work. I'll probably be looking at the site later.

Your cuz?
Pat

Re: Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-03-08 20:43:09Z

I looked for the Adams and Blair connection to the Brackenridge Family at the site you told me to look at and I found nothing there on them. Was the article on Alexander Brackenridge written by William H. (Bill) Baker? Did I find the correct site or is there another one?

Re: Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-03-08 03:55:54Z

Try "Ask Jeeves.com"
Do search for Alexander Brackenridge of PA
Click on 2
Scroll down to and click on Brackenridge Family Info
You might find it interesting. I personally will look again tomorrow. I'm going to bed.
Have fun,
Pat

Re: Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-03-07 20:49:54Z

Alexander Brackenridge and Mary M. Porter were the parents of Annie C. Brackenridge and Alexander was the son of Hugh Henry Brackenridge Scotland ( 1748 - Jun 25, 1816) PA and 2nd Miss Sabina Wolfe.

Would you fill in some gaps for me, as well? What was Mr. Blair's name and can you supply some dates of birth, marriage and death for any of these folks?

Alexander Brackenridge PA ( 1791 - May 4, 1870) PA
Mary M. Porter PA ( 1805 - Living 1850) PA
Married: About 1822/1826
Residence: Pitt twp., Allegheny Co., Pa. 1840 - 1850; West Philadelphia, Pa. 1870

8. Annie C. Brackenridge D.A.R. 9815 PA ( 1842 – Living 1880) PA
Thomas D. Adams PA ( 1848 – Living 1880) PA
Married:
Residence: Living with parents in 1850; Franklin, Venango Co., PA, 1880

a. Jane “Jennie” Brackenridge Adams PA ( 1871 – Living 1880) PA
Mr. Blair
Married:
Residence:

1) Raymond Adams Blair b. 1892

Re: Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-03-07 20:15:38Z

Re: Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-03-06 16:24:50Z

Did you get those gaps filled in yet? I can fill in those gaps for you, if you still need them.

Re: Sabina (Wolfe) Brackenridge

2005-02-12 22:10:51Z

I found an old index card written on by my mom before she died in 1976. She had written........
Hugh Henry Brackenridge b. 1748 d. 1816 ggggg grandfather
gggg grandmother 1770 [no name]
999 grandmother 1793 [no name]
Ann Brackenridge b. 1847 gg grandmother
Jane Breckenridge Adams b. 1872 g grandmother
Raymond Adams Blair b. 1892 my grandfather
Elizabeth Ann Blair b. 1918 my mom

Can you help me fill in the blanks?
Thank you,
Pat

Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-02-12 21:49:49Z

As I was saying when I hit the wrong key.........
ggggg grandfather Hugh Henry Brackenridge b. 1748 d.
1816
[big gap here]
gg grandmother Ann Brackenridge b. 1847
g grandmother Jane Brackenridge Adams b. 1872
grandfather Raymond Adams Blair b. 1892
my mom Elizbeth Ann Blair b. 1918 d. 1976

Can anyone help me fill in the gaps?
Thank you!

Brackenridge/Adams/Blair

2005-02-12 21:37:07Z

Joseph Breckenridge in NJ

2005-01-19 15:05:34Z

looking for the grave of JOSEPH BRECKENRIDGE who has an inventory in Sussex Co., NJ in 1755.
I am thinking he is buried in what is today Sussex co, NJ.
He had 2 daughters, Martha and Ann. I am thinking his wife ESTHER is buried with him as she is not buried with her 2nd husband. any connection would be helpful. Thanks

Gavin Brackenridge

2004-11-14 18:21:10Z

What was the name of the city, town or village where your great grandfather, Gavin Brackenridge was born? And you stated that you had visited the family plot in Ayreshire. In what town is this cemetery or family plot and that is the name of the cemetery?

Gavin Brackenridge

2004-11-14 17:55:38Z

Hello,

For a hobby, I study colonial and pioneer Breckenridge roots. I have been studying your Brackenridge family for some time now. Could you send me a transcript of his obituary? I know that he died in 1965. Is there anything about your Brackenridges in America that you are wondering about? I might be able to help you.

Re: Brackenridge

2004-08-27 06:35:57Z

These Brackenridges went to Tasmania. However it might be significant that the name "Gavin" pops up quite frequently.
Christine.

Re: Brackenridge

2004-08-27 01:14:28Z

Hello! Not too much time has passed, but I'm afraid that while I've continued to research the Breckenridge/Brackenridge part of my family, I've yet to come across any Gavin Breckenridge. However, I have many a William Breckenridge in my tree! Happy searching.
Edie

Re: Brackenridge

2004-08-26 20:14:24Z

My great grandfather, Gavin Brackenridge came to the United States from his birthplace in Ayreshire. I believe the year was circa 1850 or earlier. My grandfather John Crosby Brackenridge was born in 1856 in Tom's River, New Jersey and died in 1948. I visited the family plot in Ayreshire many years ago ( I am 60) wherein I saw that Brackenridge was spelled in many different ways.

There is/was an Algernon and/or William Brackenridge, cousin to my father, and a Margaret Brackenridge, William's sister living in or around Pasadena California.

I would enjoy some further exploration if too much time has not passed.

Re: Brakenridge Family, Huntingtower

2005-06-30 08:58:27Z

Hello Barry,

This may be stuff you already know, but thought I'd pipe in with it anyway, if you'll forgive me.

Surgeon-Major Giraud wasn't at Kabul in the 2nd Anglo-Afghan War, he was stationed at Kandahar in the south. He was in medical charge of the 7th Fusiliers and was present during Ayub Khan's siege of Kandahar, the sortie to Deh Khoja, and the battle of Kandahar (1880). He received the Afghan War medal with a clasp for Kandahar. The 7th Fusiliers were at Kandahar from 26th April 1880 - 18th April 1881.

Also: Baltic Expedition 1855, Indian Mutiny 1858-9, China 1860, Shanghai 1862, Egypt (Sanitary Officer 2nd Division), Tel-el-Kebir - all as you know.

With best regards -
Garen.
www.angloafghanwar.info

Re: Doctor Frances Brackenridge

2004-08-04 02:18:24Z

There might be a connection. I will give this some more thought and get back to you on these two sons. And thanks for answering my posting, by the way. I appreciate your efforts and interest.

Re: Doctor Frances Brackenridge

2004-08-04 01:31:07Z

Elvira Davis - 1914 death notice (George W. Brackenridge referenced)

2004-03-01 02:36:57Z

Taken from:
The Irving Index (Dallas County, TX)

30 July 1914
Body Identified as San Antonio Girl.
Galveston, Texas - Dr. M. Charlotte SCHAEFER of the medical college of the university of Texas identified the body of the woman found on the beach front Tuesday morning with a bullet hole through her head as that of Miss Elvira DAVIS of San Antonio, librarian and private secretary to Col George W. BRACKENRIDGE of San Antonio. Dr. SCHAEFER viewed the garments and the body and positively identified both.

Re: Brackenridge Descendants

2004-01-24 22:59:27Z

In PA, I have a Cornelia Brackenridge b abt 1823 who married William Speer. Do you know if she belongs to this family?

James Brackenridge, Missouri USA Naturalizations 1911

2003-11-19 19:47:28Z

Have seen a film with first time applications for Naturalizations in 1911 for Kansas City, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri. If the name below is of interest, reply and I will send the data on their page. This is a volunteer service, there are no fees involved. Please reply with the Index and page number, put Missouri Naturalizations in the subject line.

#1373, page 473 - James BRACKENRIDGE, 25, Clerk born 25 July, 1886 in Ayr, Scotland.

Hon. Hugh Henry Brackenridge of York County, PA

hitchheick — 2005-04-17 03:16:19Z

Hon. Hugh Henry Brackenridge

Mr. Brackenridge emigrated when but a child, with his parents, to America from Scotland. They settled within the present area of Peach Bottom Township. His early education was obtained in the schools of the first settlers in the region. He afterward entered Princeton College, where he graduated in 1771; studied theology, was licensed in the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, and served in the American Army as chaplin during the Revolution. He relinquished the ministry, was admitted to the bar, and about the time of the closing of the war removed to the western part of Pennsylvania. In the legal profession he soon gained prominence and distinction, and won a high reputation as a scholar, lawyer and jurist. In 1800 he was appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Judge Brackenridge’s opinions while on the supreme bench were original, and are
remarkable for their keen analysis of the case before the court and for their humor. This last faculty he possessed in a high degree. His book, called “Modern Chivalry, or the Adventures of Capt. Farrago,” is a satire after the order of Hudibras, in which the captain and his man Dennis wander, like Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, through the world in quest of adventure. The book presents a fair picture of the state of society at the time. He judge, with Albert Gallatin and other prominent men, participated in the whisky insurrection, and wrote in vindication of it. He died at Carisle, in 1818.

Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886.” by John Gibson, Historical Editor

Hugh Henry Brackenridge ~ 1748-1816

BasketLady420 — 2004-09-27 05:53:10Z

Brackenridge, Hugh Henry. 1748-1816. Patriot writer, chaplain, jurist, b. Campbelton, Scotland.
Coauthored with Phillip Freneau the poem "The Rising Glory of America," 1772.

I am not related to this person, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "People & Events of the American Revolution" by Dupuy/Hammerman. R.R. Bowker Company, 1974. pg.292.
Joyce

Brackenridge

patvan_1 — 2005-03-08 22:15:20Z

Roger,
On further investigation, it is a Bill Baker from north of Pittsburgh. Maybe you have already seen what I told you about.
Pat

Re: John Adelia (Akers) Brackenridge

MaryBrackenridge73 — 2004-06-04 03:30:54Z

Roger I am Lelia Brackenridge Tabor Mother . My husband Freddie is a grandson of John and Adelia. I am not sure where John was living when he died but probably West Va. Adelia resided in Harve De Grace Maryland with daughter Meleta Blake and her husband Paul after the death of John. There was also a sister to lonnie and Meleta by the name of Leola Lane and two brothers Aubrey and Guy Guy lived in West Va and Aubrey in PA Leola in PA Would be interested in knowing any other imformation you may have. Meleta if still living is somewhere in Florida and has two sons and a daughter Nancy Mae, Paul and John. Two of Leola's daughters are Ellen and Meleta. There were other childrn but do not know names. Leola husband was Henry Lane

Brackenridge/Brackenrich

MaryBrackenridge73 — 2004-06-04 03:30:54Z

It apears that the Brackenridge's who lived in Va used the spelling above and the ones who remains in West Va used the Brackerich spelling of the name. My husband is FreddieEdward Brackenridge son of Lonnie Lee and Maude Oker Nicely Brackenridge. His Grand Father and Grand Mother were John and Adelia Akers . Lonnie had two sisters Meleta who married a Paul Blake and Leola who married a Henry Lane. He had two brother Aubry and Guy Guy had a son named Gary. Aubrey wife was Peg or Peggy and no children that we know of. The Blake children would be Nacy Paul and John. The Lane children we know two names and they are Ellen and Maleta. John was the son of Roomalo and Sara Eagle Brackenridge/Brackenrich. Roomalo and Sara raised a large family somewhere on or near Keiffer Mountain in either Greenbrier or Nicholas Counties. Some names I know for sure are John--Walter--Nettie--Sam--William, Edward?? If anyone out there can help us fill in the gaps please email us a brackenridge259@aol.com

Re: Brackenridge Descendants

S_Ihrman — 2004-08-24 23:34:49Z

"Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004. North Community Guide (magazine type insert). pg. 3 Community Guide;
Bellevue (Borough). Founded: 1867. ...Origin of Borough; The area was orginally was part of the Depreciation Land Grant territory. The first residents were James Robinson & Hugh Henry Brackenridge. Robinson's 412-acre portion. in what is the western half of Bellevue, was called "Sandy Bottom.""
Maybe a descendant of immigrant Hugh Henry?
Depreciation Land; Revolutionary soldiers received certificates for land instead of pay because the government was broke or almost broke. Many soldiers sold the land in western Pa.

Re: Hugh Henry & Henry Marie Brackenridge

S_Ihrman — 2004-08-24 23:34:49Z

Re: Judge Hugh Henry Brackenridge

PMHeick — 2005-03-03 08:44:03Z

I have a book entitled, "History of York County, PA, Illustrated 1886." It has a short biography on the Hon. Hugh H. Brackenridge who died in 1816. If you are interested e-mail me at Hitchheick@aol.com

Re: Brakenridge Family, Huntingtower

2004-06-07 06:37:37Z

William Dunlop Brackenridge

ef8302xxxxxxx — 2004-03-21 21:44:19Z

I am seeking information about the family connections of William Dunlop Brackenridge (1810-1893) who, as a nurseryman in Philadelphia in 1841, was hired on an a civilian horticulturalist with the Wilkes Expedition into the Pacific Northwest, the first maritime expedition sponsored by the government. The ships set out in 1841 and returned in 1844, after almost four years at sea. During the overland portion of this Expedition in early October, 1841, William Brackenridge discovered the California Pitcher Plant (Darlingtonia californica) at the base of Castle Crags near Mt. Shasta. He was the first botanist to cross over the slopes of Mt. Shasta and his discovery of a plant new to science was considered the greatest botanical find of the entire four year Wilkes' Expedition. Brackenridge Passage in Puget Sound was named for him.
Returning to Washington, D.C. in 1844, Brackenridge set up a greenhouse. His dried plants became the nucleus of the collection of the Division of Plants of the United States National Museum ( now the Botanical Gardens).
Records show that William and his wife Isobel were members of the F Street Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. from sometime prior to 1845 until June 25, 1855. Four children were baptized at this church: Agnes Brackenridge (1846), Robert Buist Brackenridge (1847), William D. Brackenridge (1850), and Jane Henderson Brackenridge (1854).

Re: Hugh Henry Brackenridge

me_geneanut — 2004-04-15 18:07:24Z

Cornelia (Brackenridge) McKelvey is buried in Prospect Cemetery, Brackenridge Boro, Allegheny Co., PA as are most of the Henry Marie Brackenridge line. Also Helen and Frank Painter are bruied there. Would you like further?