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Re: Joseph Bramwell

AnitaGorglione — 2012-06-03 21:52:39Z

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Prisoners in the American Revolutionary War

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During the American Revolutionary War (1775–83) the management and treatment of prisoners of war (POW) was very different from the standards of modern warfare. Modern standards, as outlined in the Geneva Conventions, expect captives to be held and cared for by their captors. One primary difference in the eighteenth century was that care and supplies for captives were expected to be provided by their own army, their government, or private resources.

However, it was not until seven years into the conflict and only one year before the Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the war, and primarily as a consequence of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781 resulting in the second British army of the war being captured, that American combatants were finally recognized as POWs by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1782.

Contents
[hide] 1 Background
2 American prisoners
3 British and German prisoners
4 References
5 Further reading
6 External links

[edit] Background

Throughout the war, there were exchanges of prisoners. These were made in the field or at higher levels of organization. Usually high ranking officer exchanges were negotiated for specifically named people. There were some exchanges based on numbers for random lower ranking people, but these were limited.

Three other aspects were different from those normally seen in modern warfare. The first is that letters were permitted and sometimes even encouraged. Prisoners could buy or exchange for food and clothing, including any money sent by their families. The second was the use of 'Parole' by both sides. This would allow prisoners some freedom, in exchange for their promise not to resume the war. The last is that prisoners were encouraged to enlist in the army of the other side. Over the course of the war, as much as a quarter of each army had actually seen service on the other side.[citation needed]

[edit] American prisoners

George III of Great Britain had declared American forces traitors in 1775, which denied them prisoner of war status. However, British strategy in the early conflict included pursuit of a negotiated settlement and therefore officials declined to try and/or hang them, the usual procedure for treason, to avoid unnecessarily risking any public sympathy the British might have enjoyed in the Americas. The Continental Army capture of a British army at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 resulted in thousands of British prisoners in the hands of the Americans. This had the effect of further dissuading British officials from hanging prisoners, despite the abandoned hopes of a settlement by this stage, as they feared reprisals on prisoners being held by the Americans. Neither policy, however, prevented the British from treating common American military members being held prisoner far more harshly than the standards of the day for POWs allowed.[1] In actuality, a malicious British neglect resulted in starvation and disease slowly and torturously achieving the same results as hanging for many American prisoners, or disability and inhumane suffering for most others who were not officers or otherwise likely to be useful in prisoner exchanges.[2][3]

The Livingston sugar house (left) in Manhattan once detained 400 to 500 prisoners of the Revolutionary War.[4]
The British forces held relatively few places in strength for long periods. American prisoners tended to be accumulated at these sites. New York City was a major site of occupation, where sugar houses were used to detain prisoners.[5] Philadelphia in 1777 and later Charleston, South Carolina, were also important. Facilities at these places were limited. At times the occupying army was actually larger than the total civilian population.

The British solution to this problem was to use obsolete, captured, or damaged ships as prisons.[6] Conditions were appalling, and many more Americans died of neglect while imprisoned than were killed in battle.[7] While the Continental Army named a commissary to supply them, the task was almost impossible. Elias Boudinot, as one of these commissaries, was competing with other agents seeking to gather supplies for George Washington's army at Valley Forge.

During the war, at least 16 hulks, including the infamous HMS Jersey, were placed by British authorities in the waters of Wallabout Bay off the shores of Brooklyn, New York as a place of incarceration for many thousands of American soldiers and sailors during about 1776–83. The prisoners were harassed and abused by guards who, with little success, offered release to those who agreed to serve in the British Navy.[8][9] Over 10,000 of these prisoners died from neglect. Their corpses were often tossed overboard, though sometimes they were buried in shallow graves along the eroding shoreline.[10] Many of the remains became exposed or were washed up and recovered by local residents over the years and later interred nearby in the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument at Fort Greene Park, once the scene of a portion of the Battle of Long Island.[11]

A survivor of the British Prison Ships was the poet Philip Freneau

Continental Army prisoners from Cherry Valley were held by Loyalists at Fort Niagara near Niagara Falls, New York and at Fort Chambly near Montreal.[12][13]

[edit] British and German prisoners

See also: Convention Army

This section requires expansion.

Some British and Hessian prisoners were paroled to American farmers. Their labor made up for shortages caused by the number of men serving in the American army. Usually their return was room and board, supplied by the contractor. Notable prisoners included John Burgoyne, Charles Cornwallis and John Andre.

Re: Joseph Bramwell

AnitaGorglione — 2012-06-03 17:20:42Z

Hi. My name is Anita Grandfield Gorglione. Jospeh Bramwell is my ggggg grandfather. My father was Keith George Grandfield, his father was Edwin Harrison Grandfield, his mother was America Bramwell, her father was Harrison Bramwell, his father was John Bramwell, his father was John D. Bramwell, and his father was Jsepn Bramwell and his mother was Isabel Creath. I've go a tree and I'm looking for more facts and stories. Please share what yor have with me.

Re: Bramwell's of Preston, Lancashire

oldbeeswax1864 — 2012-04-30 13:55:07Z

Hello, and thank you for getting back to me. I saw Ken Barker's messages to do with his family name and have been trying to contact him in the hope that he may help me in my research.

I'm trying to find out through your family knowledge, whether you know of a James and Jane Parkinson who are possibly connected to your family? I am researching a Richard Parkinson who served on a infamous cruiser during the American civil war at this moment in time and have come across such a man living in London with a James Parkinson and that of his wife Jane, and wondered if they are one of the same?

I believe James Parkinson may have served in the army during the 1860's, but again I can't tell if this family are connected to the seaman I'm researching. Any help you can offer me in this would be greatly appreciated.

Maurice

Re: Bramwell's of Preston, Lancashire

bramnut — 2012-04-30 09:05:51Z

hello ,my great great grandad was William Storey Bramwell
whos son was james a headmaster(my great grandfater) and his son james a school teacher (my grandfather)my grandad grew up in freckleton and moved to derbyshire (hayfield) befor london , then back during WW2 to frecleton with my mum as an evacuee to teach in frecklton befor finaly setteling in edmonton london. dying in 1950

Bramwell's of Preston, Lancashire

oldbeeswax1864 — 2012-04-11 19:00:54Z

Hi group,

I'm looking to trace any relatives of a Joseph Barton Bramwell born in 1854 in Preston and as the son of Edward and Margaret, residing at 29, St John Street. Edward later went on to marry again to a Sarah Ann.

His uncle was William Storey Bramwell, a librarian in Preston from about 1878, and who may have died in 1917.

His other uncle was James John Bramwell also born in Preston
in 1842 and was a pawnbroker by trade.

It's possible one of the relatives of the above may be able to help me with my research. Any help would be appreciated

Maurice

Looking for parents of Henry louis Bramwell (my father) born 1945, Wales ???

coconutkiss1 — 2012-03-07 01:45:10Z

I'm adopted with deceased parents searching for any information/connection to my Bramwell name.

All I know is my biological father, Henry Louis Bramwell, was orphaned when he was very, very young. He was either born in Wales or in Winnipeg, Canada around 1945. I don't know if his parents died in Wales or in Winnipeg where he was raised by a grandmother who also died years later.
There is mention that his family, the Bramwells is originally from Wales.

I also know that his family crest or coat of arms has a pelican on a cross (Purple I think?), neck down and twisted with 3 drops of blood.

If any of this sounds familiar to anyone, please message me via here!

Thank you

Joseph Bramwell (New questions)

PhilJackson52 — 2012-02-12 12:48:06Z

More questions regarding Joseph Bramwell of Crab Orchard, KY.

Yesterday I ran across the following from "Old Family Records, Vol. 6" McClean County Illinois genealogies. You can find this at Familysearch.org books. It contains some information that I didn’t have before and also raises a big question.

Bramwell
WILLIAM C, BRAMWELL, (Christian Minister) son of Joseph and Jane (Martin) Bramwell, born at Crab Orchard, Ky. Oct. 22, 1788, m. Catharine McDonald, in Ky. Jan. 16, 1810, settled near Madison, Ind. Mar. 28, 1811, served as a Lieutenant in Capt. James Burns' Company, Sixth Regiment, Indiana Militia, 1811 and 1812, also as a member of the Indiana Legislature, 1833, and d. at Franklin, Ind. June 7, I865. Wife b. Mar. 25, 1791, d. also at Franklin, Ind.. July 1, I865. (His father, a native of Yorkshire, England, d. at Crab Orchard, Ky. Feb. 15, 1798.) Children and grandchildren:

(1) John M. Bramwell, b. Sept, 16, 1816, m. Mary Dorsey, and d, at Indianapolis, Ind. Ch. Catharine (B) Davenport, Isabel (B) Bryant, Mary A. (B) Hamilton, Emma (B) Caskey, Laura (B). Davis, JohnM., Jr. and Albert.

(2) James Harvey Bramwell, b. Mar. 9, 1813, m. first, Julia Vawter, 1839, 2nd, Lucinda Skinner, June 29, 1845, 3rd, Adelaide Martz, April 10, I856, and d. near Eugene, Ore. First wife d. Dec. 22, 1843. Second wife d. 1851, Ch. by 1st wf, Mary, Sarah (B) and William. Son by 3rd wife, John,

(3) Solon C, Bramwell, b. May 31, 1815, m. Nancy A. Branham, April 9, 1840, second, Cynthia ii. Clarke, Jan. 18, I852, and. d. at Kansas City, Mo. First wife d. Feb. 6, 1840. Ch. by 1st wf. Edgar and Kate (B) Branham. Son by 2nd wife, Alpha.

(4) Jesse V. Bramwell, b. Jan. 18, 1818, m. Ann E. Griffith, daughter of Hezekiah and Lydia (Mobley) Griffith, April 23, 1839, and d. of cholera at Queensville, Ind. Oct. 1, 1349. Wife d. Nov. 25, I85I. Ch. Amanda (B) Henry, Hezekiah, and Philo.

(5) Ezra F, Bramwell, b. Oct. 4, 1820, m. Rebecca Griffith, daughter of Hezekiah and Lydia (Mobley) Griffith, Feb, 5, 1841, and d, at Bloomington Ill. Sept. 17, 1902. Wife b. June 4, 1824, d. Dec. 5, 1894. Ch. Henrietta, Rachel (B) Decker, William C,, Dan D., Charlotte L., Lydia (B)Chapman, Kate, Hester (B) Williams, and Frank L,

(6) Zenas F. Bramwell, b. Nov. 24, 1823, m. Mary Ann Brocas, April 11, 1849, and d. at Indianapolis, Ind. Ch. Edward, Stella (B) Howell, Albert A., and Ira.

(7) Wm. Andrews Bramwell, b. Nov. 20, 1826, m. Caroline 0. Lee, April 13, 1854, and d. at Indianapolis, Ind. No Children,

(8) Nancy M. (Bramwell) Lee, b. Oct. 11, 1829, m. Charles V. Lee, June 8, 1854, and d. at Indianapolis, Ind. Ch. William H., Edgar, John, and Carrie.

Mss. Autobiography of Rev. Wm. C. Bramwell, 1859, and Information from Miss Henrietta Bramwell, and Mrs. Lydia (Bramwell) Chapman, Bloomington, Ill.

My questions:
Does anybody have any idea where the name ‘Jane Martin’ as Joseph’s wife comes from or seen it mentioned before? Note that the information comes not only from my great grandmother, Lydia, and her sister, Henrietta, but also from a manuscript autobiography written in 1859. Of course I have no way of knowing what info came from which source.

Does anybody have a copy of this manuscript?

Anybody know if William’s middle initial ‘C’ stands for Creath?

What is the relationship of the Bramwells to the Vawter family. One of William’s sons was named Jesse Vawter Bramwell and another son married a Vawter. The name keeps popping up in my research.

Thanks for your help,
Phil Jackson

Re: Joseph Bramwell

PhilJackson52 — 2012-01-04 14:11:32Z

Jane,

Merry Christmas.
I'm curious as to your relationship to Joseph and Isabel. I'm descended through their son William Creath > Ezra Fitch Peabody > Lydia (Bramwell) Chapman > Corrine Chapman > Philip Jackson > Me

I´m really interested in how it came to be that Joseph stayed in the colonies after the Revolution. Was it common for British soldiers to stay in a place where they just lost a war or is it possible that he was a deserter? Did the Brits kept records of such things? I'd love to find the answer.

There was an important battle fought at Guilford, NC. that Cornwallis' forces won, but suffered losses so great that it's considered a Pyrrhic victory. Joseph and Isabel supposedly married in Guilford, NC.

I understand how he could end up in Crab Orchard, KY. That was a rest stop on the wilderness trail that was blazed by Daniel Boone. It lies near the fork where Logan´s Trace branches off to Louisville.

Keep me posted if you discover anything new.

Phil

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

jenhyl — 2011-12-31 22:57:46Z

Maud Bramwell Brown is my paternal cousin who married my maternal grand uncle Joseph brown. I remember Miss Maud and Uncle Joe very well. William bramwell is also my ancester.

Re: Joseph Bramwell

sspring55 — 2011-12-25 00:24:01Z

Hi, Happy Holidays! I guess we are all stuck on Joseph and Isabel. First one to find something more gets a Xmas fruitcake! Best of luck,
Jane

Re: Joseph Bramwell

PhilJackson52 — 2011-12-24 23:40:01Z

You may not have noticed, but the original post is now over 7 years old. Do you have any information on Elizabeth Creath or Joseph Bramwell? I'm a direct descendent and am interested in any info that you might have.

Phil Jackson

Re: Joseph Bramwell

sspring55 — 2011-12-09 19:24:20Z

How do you know that Isabel Creath was also from England?

Re: Bramwells fro the North England area.

strongboats1 — 2011-11-11 22:12:53Z

Hi Margaret,

I live in Australia so if you would prefer I could call
you.
Anyway my number is (07) 5546 0821
I am home most of the time and would love to hear
from you.

Regards Linda

Re: Bramwells fro the North England area.

margaretpeak_1 — 2011-11-11 15:04:07Z

Hi Linda great to get your reply unfotunatly I donnot have access to a computer at all times so would love to talk more so if you could send me your phone number I will call you I am in north canterbury regards margaret peake

Re: Bramwells fro the North England area.

margaretpeak_1 — 2011-11-11 14:59:09Z

hi mark My connection to bramwells begins at Skydes farm with Robert bramwell in 1684 are we talking about the same family if so do you know who the father is of Hannahs son Robert I am in north Canterbury and do not have alot of email acess please send your phone number I can call you to compare notes I have been to Garrigill3 times and love it regards margaret peake

Re: Bramwells fro the North England area.

strongboats1 — 2011-11-03 01:46:51Z

Hi Margaret,
My family tree on my mother side goes to Garrigill , she was born Jean Bramwell, father Stuart, William, William, Joseph, Hannah Robert thomas , Robert and last I have is walter. The Millicans and the Featerstonhaugh gils married into the family. I find it frustrating that the trail goes cold and would love to know more.
My family tree on ancestry is the Pollock family tree.
Hope to hear from you.
Linda

Re: Bramwells of Garrigill

strongboats1 — 2011-11-03 01:28:46Z

Hi Mark
I know this is a very old posting but I just found it today and would like to say that all the relations are common except my GG Grandfather William who came out to NZ it is his son William and then Stuart my Grandfather from Feilding, then my mum Jean. My tree is the Pollock family tree on ancestry
Hope to hear from you
Linda strongboats1@bigpond.com

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

bernicebramwell — 2011-07-26 04:27:33Z

Growing up my dad who was born in Manchester, Jamaica told me that they were 2 brothers one went to St Elizabeth and one went to Manchester. You will find Bramwells in Belfield Manchester. The older folks with some history have passed on. When I was young I really never paid much attention to my dad's stories.

Re: Bramwells fro the North England area.

margaretpeak_1 — 2011-05-28 16:49:20Z

I have info on bramwells and are going back to garrigill for 3rd time sept 2011 did you know the Featherstone haugh family that married into the Bramwells family contact is at the garage in Alston and they query wether or not millicans shop in Alston is connected to us they think not can anyone else fill this in cheers polly peake

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

SRWedd — 2011-05-13 15:19:15Z

Hi: The William Bramwell referenced in the 1840 almanac for St. Ann is my maternal great grandfather. His daughter born outside of his marriage to Bezelah Walker is my grandmother Maud Bramwell Brown. The Walkers/Bramwells owned signifcant acreage in St. Anns. I remember her sisters, my elder aunts Miss Minnie, Miss Liz and Miss Edith from childhood visits to their home Egypt located in/near Brown's Town. There are many Bramwells buried in the St. Marks Anglican church yard in Brown's Town. Perhps the parish records would be of assistance. I am Maud Bramwell Brown's grandaughter. I was born in Brooklyn, New York.

BRAMWELL Raymond S - Vietnam Wall section 8W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-07 12:47:08Z

BRAMWELL Raymond S - Vietnam Wall section 8W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,676 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Re: Trying to find relatives of Sydney Bramwell

BrigitteBH — 2011-05-05 16:19:08Z

Regarding Sydney Bramwell, born c1857, some records show him as born in Stockport and not Southport. Perhaps this may help you find him, although it would suggest that my Bramwell from Southport and yours are not related.

Re: Trying to find relatives of Sydney Bramwell

BrigitteBH — 2011-05-05 16:13:09Z

I too have a BRAMWELL who was born in Southport, Lancashire in 1843-45. Her name was Harriet Dinah BRAMWELL. I have not been able to find her parents. She married James BEANLAND on 14 January 1867 in Bradford Cathedral, Bradford. They had six children, and her husband's occupation was first a groom and later butcher, living in Bradford. After James' death Dinah is listed with that occupation.
Perhaps our BRAMWELL lines are related in some way. Perhaps you can provide some dates with your names? Kindest regards, BrigitteBH

Trying to find relatives of Sydney Bramwell

4250cornwall — 2011-04-28 19:34:02Z

Sydney's father was Peter and he married Jane Warren. Sydney married Louisa and they had 5 children; Bertram, Percy, Mabel, Glayds, and Edith. They lived in Southport, Lancashire. Percy married Norah and they lived in Woolwich, London. I do not know if Percy and Norah had any children. I especially interested in relatives of the children of Sydney Bramwell.

Re: Henry Bramwell

bramwell52 — 2011-04-28 16:43:26Z

No luck.

Bobby Glue

4250cornwall — 2011-04-10 17:48:31Z

My grandfather served with a chum named Bobby Glue and they were in the 43rd Brigade, 40th battery of the Royal Field Artillery during World War One. I'm trying to find any relatives

Percy Bramwell

4250cornwall — 2011-04-10 17:45:02Z

Father was Sydney Bramwell
Percy's wife Norah and they lived in Woolwich, London

My Grandfather Fred Coxen served with Percy in World War One. They were in the 43rd Brigade, 40th battery of the Royal Field Artillery.

Bramwell Roots

sharenbramwell — 2011-01-18 04:58:57Z

My fathers family who are Bramwell's from
Manchester Mandaville Jamaica always say are roots go back to white English people, but I want to know more about a story of my great great white Grampa who came to
jamaica as a slave owner or plantation owner only to fall in love with a black jamaican women who is my great great grandma.
instead of retuning to England he stayed in Manchester Jamaica and he ran different plantaions and owned buisnesses. Anyone with more info on Bramwell's or Atkinson's in Jamaica please let me know your story, maybe theres a link!

Re: bramwells

Nuthall_Brentford_UK — 2010-12-25 06:01:05Z

hey Greg - I made on here for a temp month - have a good christmas - steve

i was in uk last month saw judy and ian and kids

all the best

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

shawnbramwell1 — 2010-12-15 02:27:44Z

I have an uncle named Carl Bramwell who is from jamaica w.i. and lives in the cayman islands now

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

shawnbramwell1 — 2010-12-13 22:38:30Z

I'm interested if anyone is aware of any Bramwells who moved from the UK to Jamaica and were involved in the running of plantations. This would have been during the period of slavery in the West Indies. I believe the areas they settled were in the Parishes of Manchester and St. Elizabeth.
I'm really struggling to find who they were, but I'm living proof that they made the journey.
I would appreciate any help.
Thanks, Mark Bramwell

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

shawnbramwell1 — 2010-12-13 22:36:31Z

I'm a Bramwell, i live in Brooklyn, NY.. My fathers name is Kenrick Bramwell, my Grandfather is Vernald Bramwell son of Joseph Bramwell. Joseph is from England and had about 400 acers in Manchester. From what my father told me, Joseph Bramwell's wife wasnt able to have children. My Great Grandmother used to work on his plantation and they had relations, and Vernald Bramwell was born. My Grandfather moved to Saint Anns Jamaica where he Married Agnes (will find out her maiden name later) they had four boys and one girl. Vernald used to work on the plantation, and i think the land was used to mine for the Bauxite mineral

Re: Joseph Bramwell

PhilJackson52 — 2010-10-17 16:28:07Z

I'm a descendant of Joseph Bramwell. That's some interesting info, Cheryl. Thanks for sharing it. My big question is how does one end up in Crab Orchard, KY from Yorkshire, England? That's quite a long walk from the east coast. What was the attraction? Guilford, NC was a haven for Quakers and Nicholites, but old Joe doesn't appear to have been a Quaker. Any ideas or educated guesses on how he ended up in Crab Orchard?

Re: Joseph Bramwell

Chandica — 2010-07-30 20:46:57Z

Hi Philip,

I have not been able to (as of yet) find any connection between the Bramwells descended from Joseph and Isabel of KY and Bramwell, WV. I think it would be very interesting if there is a link, though. Guess we should all keep chipping away at the mystery. :-)

Cheryl S.

Re: Joseph Bramwell

Chandica — 2010-07-30 20:41:40Z

I agree! It almost seems Joseph just "appeared." Going off the top of my head, I recall that Lin and another Bramwell relative who's name escapes me, somehow established that Joseph was from Yorkshire. You may already know that Joseph came to America as a British soldier.

This is what Uncle Lin wrote: "Joseph was a native of Yorkshire, England. He came to America as a British soldier during the American Revolution, presumably serving with Cornwallis. He was taken prisoner of war by the American Forces, probably in North Carolina. However, when Washington and Cornwallis met in Yorktown to exchange prisoners, Joseph was not to be found. He turned up later in Guilford County, North Carolina and married Isabel Creath on January 1, 1788. They then moved to Crab Orchard, KY where he died on February or November 15, 1798. Isabel died October 10th, 1799, leaving three orphans. His will written July 23, 1793 Madison County, KY and proved in January 1799. They were members of the Associate Reformed Seceder Church."

I *think* I have a copy of the will around here. I'll have to check. If I do, I'll post mention of it on here.

Re: Joseph Bramwell

SherryBramwellHourihan — 2010-07-30 17:43:00Z

Hi Cheryl,
I too am a desendant of Joseph and Isabell through thier other son John. I believe about 6 generations. This year my dad, Dave gave me a Bramwell history booklet. It was more detailed for my great great grandfather Harrison and down. I am very interested about Joseph and Isabell where they came from, etc. It seems as tho our family started in america with no England information available. Or at least I can not find it!!!! Any help would be beyond appreciated! Sherry

Re: Joseph Bramwell

GFloyd142 — 2010-07-19 19:03:45Z

Sorry, no. He died in Crab Orchard, Lincoln, Kentucky Feb 15,1798 at age 38, leaving wife Isabel and 3 small children.

Re: Joseph Bramwell

EllenWells47 — 2010-07-19 00:38:21Z

hello....Did Joseph Bramwell have a company in New York in 1852/1853..? Ellen

Re: Joseph Bramwell

EllenWells47 — 2010-07-19 00:35:46Z

Hello...Did your great......grandfather havew a company in New York back in 1852 or 1853?

Ellen

Re: Joseph Bramwell

Chandica — 2010-07-16 23:22:16Z

Hello fellow Bramwells!

My name is Cheryl Smith. I am descended from Joseph and Isabel through their son, William. I have seen a couple of references to Lindon Bramwell. Lin was my grandmother's brother and he and I were very close. He passed away just a few years ago and for several years he and I worked on our lines as penpals, just like when I was a kid. :) When he passed away, his son chose to give me Lin's files and research. Although I live in Canada, the files are with my mom in Oregon. I do, however, have most of Lin's research from our correspondence.

I just wanted to let people know that Lin had passed, but if I can be of any help, I will do my best.

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

Mark_Bramwell — 2010-06-15 21:52:18Z

Hi Nicole. I dont recall the name Corl. Where in Jamaica is he from?
Regards, Mark

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

bramwelltaya — 2010-06-15 18:14:47Z

my name is nicole bramwell. i am from jamaica i am now lving in aruba .am trying to fiend my father familly i have never met him .his name is corl bramwell i would love to know his familly pleas if any one know any thing about that familly pleas let me know.

Re: Henry Bramwell

lynettestew — 2010-05-19 11:59:57Z

There are three family trees on the ancestry site for Henry Bramwell, they dont give any information but the people who own the trees, if they are not you might be willing to help you out.

Re: BRAMWELL'S FROM THE ENGLISH MIDLANDS

lynettestew — 2010-04-26 14:53:51Z

Larry,

You are most welcome.

Regards
Lynette

Re: BRAMWELL'S FROM THE ENGLISH MIDLANDS

lingram1245_1 — 2010-04-13 17:46:58Z

Yes Lynette, Stephen Spencer Bramwell is exactly who i'm looking for. Thank you very much.
Larry

Re: BRAMWELL'S FROM THE ENGLISH MIDLANDS

lynettestew — 2010-04-13 14:00:03Z

Hi,
It wouldnt be a Stephen Spencer Bramwell you are looking for by any chance?

There is a family tree at ancestry with this person in it which could be your Stephen along with a photo of him.

There is also this BMD record at ancestry for a Stephen Bramwell.
Name: Stephen Bramwell
Birth: Mar 1840 - Bakewell (1839 Onw), Derbyshire

Regards
Lynette

BRAMWELL'S FROM THE ENGLISH MIDLANDS

lingram1245_1 — 2010-04-04 02:07:58Z

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON A STEPHEN BRAMWELL BORN IN DERBYSHIRE OR SHIFFIELD ENGLAND, BIRTH IN 1841-42 IMMIGRATED TO WISCONSIN USA DATE UNKNOWN. HIS FATHER NAME WAS GEORGE BIRTH ABOUT 1812. STEPHENS WIFE NAME WAS HANNAH WRIGHT. THEIR ARE PLENTY OF GEORGE BRAMWELL'S IN THAT AREA OF ENGLAND BUT FAMILIES I HAVE RESEARCHED LIST NO STEPHEN AS A CHILD.
STEPHEN WAS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR AND WAS A PRISONER AT ANDERSONVILLE.
HE FINALLY SETTLED IN BELLEVILLE,KANSAS.
THANK YOU

Henry Bramwell

bramwell52 — 2010-04-02 18:03:39Z

I have a IV Great Grandfather Henry Bramwell, he was born around 1812-1814 somewhere in England. He immigrated from England around 1838 when he was 21 years of age, Port of Departure Liverpool, England ships name Oxford .

He lived in Bellevue, Ohio. were he married Jane Amsden, and had a son named Henry George Bramwell.

I don't know were he was from in England, or who his parents where? Any help on how to locate more information on him would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

lynettestew — 2010-03-16 00:05:00Z

Hi Mark,
More info for you.

1840 Jamaica Almanac Manchester
http://jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Samples/Manchest.htm

1840 Jamaica Almanac St Ann
http://jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Samples/AL40Ann.htm

List of Jamaican Manumissions of 1825
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jamwgw/manum1.htm

Best Wishes and Kind Regards
Lynette

Re: Bramwells In Jamaica

lynettestew — 2010-03-15 23:29:50Z

Hi Mark,
Found another Joseph on the Register.

Name Joseph Bramwell
Nationality African (black)
Gender Male
Parish Kingston T-Y
Colonial Dependency Jamaica
Owner Name Jno Wilson
Record Date 1826

Also Isabella Bramwell was owned by a Luke Bramwell in 1817 and a Ellen Bramwell in 1829.
Other names that show up are
Cecelia Bramwell Owner Name Elizabeth Morgan 1817
Sophia Bramwell Owner Name Luke Bramwell 1823
Bramwell (Male) Owner Name John Robinson Esquire 1817
Eleanor Bramwell Owner Name Anthony Wilkinson Esquire 1829
Bramwell (Male) Owner Name Samuel Glanville 1820
Bramwell(Male) Owner Name Stephen Denton 1820
All of these are centred in and around Manchester.

There is also lots of information about Luke Bramwell owning others In St Catherine and information about a William Bramwell owning people in St Ann.

Best Wishes and Kind Regards
Lynette