My G-Great Grandfather was John Samuel Brakefield. All I have on him is the following: Born in Kent Co., England about 1826. Enlisted in the US military on 24 Oct 1861 in St. Cloud, Minn. On 03 Oct 1867 he married Mary Ann Martin in Avon, Stearns Co., Minn. He was a farmer. John died on 16 Jan 1882 in Avon. I have been unable to find in information about his emigrating to the US. I have gathered information about his children through some family members, the US Census', and death records.

Any information about his parents/siblings, or his life before the Civil War would be appreciated