Looking to go back farther than Jesse Braman in New York. I was told by my Grandfather my family originated in Bremen Germany, true ? My branch father Gary Lewis Braman, Grand father Rodney Ross Braman, Great Grandfather Glyde Braman, GG Grandfather David Briggs Braman, GGG Grandfather Stephen Van Rensselaer Braman, GGGG Grandfather Stephen M. Braman, GGGGG Grandfather William Braman and finally as far back as I got Jesse (possible Jessce ) Braman b 1760 New York or Conn. d. NewYork. Pleas contact me if you know anything thank you Maureen.