Brakefield - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Thomas Christopher Brakefield

TBrakefield — 2009-10-13 12:56:40Z

It has come to my familys attention this week that my great great paw paw and his wife lived apart in the eary 1900's while still married. He was listed on the 1880 census in York Co, SC but on the 1900, and 1910 Census he is listed on Alabama census's . We know that his brother died and he was heling o\with the farm, but am curious to know why he stayed so long. If anyone has any information, stories, pictures, i would greatly appreciate you contatcting me. Thanks!
Tiffany

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

spanishmoss1829 — 2009-08-14 22:55:50Z

Hi,
I realize what you're asking for now. No, I do not have info on Henry Brakefield. I barely have info on Isaac McGriff Brakefield, except that he's the father and they lived in Chester. Do you have info that goes back further?
You can email me at spanishmoss1829@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Kim

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

lwmyrtlebch01 — 2009-08-14 19:39:13Z

Isaac McGriff Brakefield comes from John Brakefield. John is brother to my Henry Brakefield. Henry Alexander Brakefield is Isaac McGriff's son.

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

lwmyrtlebch01 — 2009-08-14 19:33:05Z

I believe, that I made myself clear. Your Husband's line is cousin to mine.

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

spanishmoss1829 — 2009-08-14 19:26:20Z

Would you please clarify who Isaiah is? Henry Alexander Brakefield, is in my husband's line and he was the son of Isaac McGriff Brakefield. I've looked very briefly through my notes and did not see an "Isaiah" in Isaac's or Henry's children. If you could use the full name of these people (if known,) it would help me, as some of the names are repeatedly used for succeeding generations. Thanks!

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

lwmyrtlebch01 — 2009-08-02 02:16:38Z

Would you happen to have any information on Robert, who is the son of Isaiah Breakfield ? Isaiah was the son of Henry (b.abt 1738, Va. d. abt.1855 Valley Plaines, Harris County, Ga.) and he, the son of Christopher. Chester County Brakefields

Re: Brakefields of Kent England

bkr188 — 2009-05-29 04:24:27Z

Thank you for replying Shannon. I do not have any other information prior to 1807 and it was only by chance I found your message board. Nicholas and Harriet married, I believe, at St. Michaels QueenHithe 1827. That being the case, she must have resided in London. My understanding of the English marriage laws was that one had to be a resident of the area. The Bishop family were at Thornden House Rolvenden, Nicholas was the eldest son and his father died in 1821. He was the heir of the "family farm" and would have been a resident of Rolvenden. Even though Harriet may have resided in London, my thinking is that she was a Kent girl because every other wife for generations were Kent girls,
Cheers
Katherine

Re: Brakefields of Kent England

ShannonMJohnson — 2009-05-28 16:59:49Z

Hi Katherine,

Thank you for your reply. I do have a Harriet Brakefield in my family tree. The Harriet that I have on my tree was born in 1835 to Sohia Kennard (1805-1836) and Isaac Brakefield (1803-1875).

Unfortunately, I don't think that we are talking about the same individual but I do have a rather large Brakefield family tree. Your Harriet could possibly be someone's child that I've yet to discover in my research.

Did your Harriet have any siblings? Do you know the name of her parents?

Regards,

Shannon

Re: Brakefields of Kent England

bkr188 — 2009-05-28 16:06:14Z

Hello,
I noticed your Brakefields were from Kent and wondered if you had a Harriet Brakefield in your history. She married Nicholas Bishop in about 1827, was born C1807 and died 8 Nov 1887. They had 3 children, and lived at Rolvenden. I am interested in her ancestory as they are my direct ancestors.
Cheers
Katherine

BRAKEFIELD Josephine and Christopher Columbus

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-18 17:28:57Z

BRAKEFIELD Josephine and Christopher Columbus

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 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.

BRAKEFIELD George W 1856-1930

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-13 13:29:10Z

BRAKEFIELD George W 1856-1930

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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BRAKEFIELD Margaret V 1865-1949

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-13 13:28:40Z

BRAKEFIELD Margaret V 1865-1949

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 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.

BRAKEFIELD Florence 1891-1944

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-13 13:28:25Z

BRAKEFIELD Florence 1891-1944

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 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.

BRAKEFIELD William J 1883-1961

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-13 13:28:10Z

BRAKEFIELD William J 1883-1961

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 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: Looking for John BRAKEFIELD information

margi_u — 2008-07-29 23:39:36Z

Hi Jane,

I'm sorry it's taken me this long to get back to you. I'm not sure I'm related to Nancy. But John and Mary Ann Martin had at least four children; Mary Ann, John Jr., Rosa Belle, and Charles Andrew. Does that help any.

John was 41 when he married Mary Ann so it's very possible that he had a previous family.

I'd be more then happy to share my information with you. My email is margi_u@hotmail.com

Any leads would be great!!!

Margi Underwood

Re: Looking for John BRAKEFIELD information

barbarasharpe72 — 2008-07-16 16:07:26Z

Hi,
Are you related to Nancy Fifer, her g-grandfather is a John Samuel Brakefield who also a married Mary Ann Martin.
If so,I do have information on him & his family emigrating to the USA from Kent England. He is a very distant relative of mine.
I also have his grandparents and great grandparents.
Please email me if you would like this information.
Regards, Jane.

Looking for John BRAKEFIELD information

margi_u — 2008-07-05 02:41:03Z

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

Re: Brakefields, Jasper, ALA

Ebenerme1 — 2007-06-17 02:03:50Z

Have you located the information on Lilly Bell Broom Brakefield? I am trying to locate her children's information. Henry J 1897, James T 1898, ERkin P 1908, Laura 1910, your father -Shirley 1912, Nellie 1914, Hollis 1916 & Smiley 1920.
Lille Bell Broom (1878-1955) was born in Union County, NC
last child to A. R Broom (1840-?) and Mary Massey ( 1847-1901) Mary Massey Broom is buried In Walker County, Al.

Lilly Bell Broom Brakefield is buried in the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemerery. Is you dad also buried there? Can you tell me where the Brakefields are buried in the cemetery?

Your dad had a half sister Lezzie Lee Brakefield (1894-1984) from whom I am descended. She was sent to live with her real father, James Franklin Thompson when she was 13. The Thompsons lived close to Lilly Bell's originakl home in Union County, NC.

Appreciate a response as I am stuck trying to ID all the children of Lilly Bell Broom Brakefield,

Dmoore3822@alltel.net
Donald Moore
5000 Blanchard Circle
Indian Trail, NC 28079

Re: Lennie Breakfield Sr.

2006-07-26 04:13:22Z

Hi, sorry it took so long to see your posting. My father was Lennie Sr.'s brother. Lost Creek Church has been rejuvenated by a wonderful new church group. I am so pleased that although they built a new huge church building, they have repaired the old church, too. The cemetery attached to it are where Noah and Nettie White Breakfield, Lennie Sr.'s parents are buried and many more going back several generations on his mother, Nettie's family side ( She of White, Wilson, Brickey lines). My father and several other brothers and one of his sisters are buried there, too. I do have some copies of pics of Lennie and would be happy to send them to you if you choose. Let me know by email if you wish to. ngrimes@fidnet.com Best wishes on your genealogical journey. I have researched several lines and continue to work on others as I am now retired from teaching and have more time.

Samuel Coy Brakefield, WWII Destroyer Strong sinking

2005-09-28 16:55:55Z

Samuel was on board the Destroyer Strong (DD-467) when it was sunk by a torpedo fired from 12 miles away in the Kula gulf, Solomons on 5 July 1943. For more info go to: http://www.destroyersonline.com/usndd467/

I might be your Brother.

2005-06-07 21:37:17Z

Hi this is jammie brakefield, born 10/3/74, when my father was stationed in oklahoma. My dad is currently living in Florida. Respond please if you want any info.

Brakefields of Kent England

2005-04-21 06:59:17Z

Please can any one help with the following. I am looking for information on Alex Brakefield or Brackfield d before 1851 and his wife Sarah (no surname known) of Cranfield Kent England b abt 1781 Biddenden Kent . I have information on their decendants but am looking for information on their ancestors.

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

elmerwilhite — 2007-12-01 16:39:09Z

Kim:

You had sent me an inquiry regarding my family tree on ancestry. I tried responding via email, but I'm, not sure it was actually sent. I thought I'd post this to make sure you got my reply.

All that I have is a Robert Hubbard Bohler that was married to Lisa Belle Head, who had a daughter named Gerome Bohler Kitchen (I'm not sure why the different last name unless she had married someone named Kitchen before she married J. Fritz Salley). My records show that Gerome was J. Fritz' second wife. His first wife, Alvena Fogle died in 1914. Alvena is my daughter-in-law's great grandmother.

I believe that all the information I have on J. Fritz, etc. I obtained from "A History of the Salley Family 1690 - 1965" by Olin J. Salley, which, I think, I found in the Aiken county library. I also remember seeing a copy of this book in the Mormon library in Salt Lake City.

I hope this is helpful,

Elmer

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

DToddjr — 2007-10-28 01:59:37Z

Do you know of a Henry Brakefield born in Chester District, SC ca. 1781? I am pretty sure he married my Susannah Williams. They both moved to Harris Co., GA in the 1840s.

Elvera Brakefeild Smith

grammag97 — 2005-06-28 01:06:57Z

Looking for the parents of Elvera Brakefeild Smith b abt. 1836 in TN. She married Harmon Alcorn in 1856. Thanks in advance.

Shelly

Obituary for Audrey L. (Brakefield) Niedenthal

kennethcarlson64 — 2006-06-03 14:26:54Z

Source: Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon, MO April 13, 2004
Deceased: Audrey L. (Brakefield) Niedenthal
Birthdate: Dec 24, 1922
Birthplace: Dallas City, Iowa
Parents: Fred Prince and Velma (Davis) Brakefield
Deathdate: April 12, 2004
Deathplace: Plato, MO

For copy of full obituary, send email to Kencarlson@paltalk.com

Alexander.

mumsi — 2005-12-02 21:11:31Z

Hi, again.
Just looking through my notes and I am sure I have what you are looking for. plus a generation back from there. If you are related to this Alexander, then we are related, be it a long way back. Look forward to hearing from you.
Jane.

Re: Brakefields of Kent England

mumsi — 2005-12-02 19:08:24Z

Hi,My maiden name was Brakefield and I have been reserching for years. All the UK Brakefield's are from Kent and I have a few Alexanders on record. Please email me with the information you have
Regards Jane.

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

TBrakefield — 2007-10-29 05:12:54Z

Let me go back through my records, and see. Its been awhile since I have gone through the Chester County Brakefields,but I will look and get back to you!

Re: Brakefields of Kent England

nite_owwl — 2007-09-10 01:46:40Z

Adrian,

Do you still need the information about the ancestors of Alexander Brakefield and Sarah Eldon? If so, contact me. I know that you have my e-mail address.

Shannon

Re: family

Babybluet2003 — 2007-01-08 19:06:19Z

Mabel-
this is James's daughter. I myself got caught up in the family tree thing. Here is what i have on Thomas Rhett:
Born:AUgust 3rd,1876
Birthplace:Chester Co.SC
Died:March 15th,1946
Place of Death: York, South Carolina
Buried: Armenia Methodist church
Married:Mary ALice Alexander On Oct 31st,1894.
Kids:
*Bessie Beatrice Brakefield
*Ida Marie Brakefield
*Clarence Walker Brakefield
*Alva Eraster Brakefield
* Jessie Mae Brakefield
*Inezx Jannett Brakefield
*Luther Alexander Brakefield
*Mary Alice Brakefield
*James Lowry Brakefield (Paw Paw)

I have tonsof stuff on other people in the fam.if you want it. you can email me at babybluet2003@aol.com

Re: I might be your Brother.

Babybluet2003 — 2007-01-08 18:51:29Z

Hey Jammie -
yeah that is our sister.call home again soon
<3
Tiffany

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

Babybluet2003 — 2007-01-08 16:00:52Z

Isaac's parents were John Brakefield and Mary McGriff. They married about 1800

John's parents were Christopher Brakefield and Mary

Christophers parents were Isaac and Maria Catherine.

I have plenty ogf information on other brakefields as well. let me know if i can help at all.
Tiffany Brakefield

Mabel Jean Brakefield

Babybluet2003 — 2007-01-08 15:53:32Z

I am looking for my fathers sister, Mabel Jean, but as far as I know she only goes by Jean. Last known place of residence was outside or york, sc. if anyone has any information on how to find her please let me know.
thanks
tiffany brakefield

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

Babybluet2003 — 2007-06-15 05:46:54Z

i have verified the information yes. i know that Isaac and maria catherine were in the united states by 1748 when their first child , Elizabeth Brakefield. She was born on july 29th,1748. i have gone through old baptismal records, marriage records,census records,and cemeteries.The first place that i have them living in the united states is in New Hanover township,Montgomery county,PA. I have talked to local historians in that area and what was new hanover township is now known as Pottsville. I hope that helps, i know it helped me! you can always reach me at babybluet2003@aol.com , and i will try to help out any way i can.

Re: Brakefields, Jasper, ALA

dinalu27 — 2007-06-17 21:58:26Z

Did you contact "Ellum1" about this? I think that was the contact asking about Lilly Bell Broom Brakefield.
My grandfather was William Lacy Brakefield Sr., father was William Lacy Brakefield, Jr.

There are several Brakefields buried at the New Prospect church. A lot of the plots are toward the front of the cemetery near the church although I am sure there are other areas with Brakefields also. We live in California now so it has been years since I have been to New Prospect.

There are probably older members of the church who could tell you the exact locations you are looking for in the cemetery. They have "decoration" there every Mother's Day. That's when I always heard stories about the family history.

Good luck!

Dina Brakefield Sparks

Re: Mississippi Breakfields

lonewolf4201 — 2006-05-09 18:39:04Z

Would you have a possible birthdate for Madison Brakefield.According to some papers my sisiter has,my great great grandparents,William Robert Brakefield Sr. and Anna Minerva(maiden name Alcorn)had a son named Madison(nicnamed Matt) born in 1856

Warrior Brakefield's

dennyect1 — 2005-12-14 22:36:02Z

My fiance's father was named Thomas Brakefield. Thomas died in Warrior Alabama in 1982. My fiance never had much contact with his dad. He believes Warrior was his father's hometown. Thomas had a brother named Jack who died in the early 1970's in Tallahassee, Florida

Re: Lennie Breakfield Sr.

qvf2001 — 2005-08-12 21:59:19Z

check my reply under breakfield.

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

spanishmoss1829 — 2007-01-09 00:30:06Z

Tiffany,
Thank you for this info on Isaac's parents.
Do you have the sources to prove this?
If so, would you please provide them for me?
I would like to know where the early Brakefields lived or when they immigrated to the U.S., if you've been able to discover that.
Thanks for contacting me.
Kim

Re: Chester, SC: Isaac Brakefield

spanishmoss1829 — 2007-11-30 21:57:08Z

No. I'm sorry I do not know of a Henry Brakefield in 1781. I only know of the Henry Brakefield in the mid 1800's in Chester, SC and of his father, Isaac. That's as far as I have been able to research. Sorry.
Kim

Civil War Brakefields