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Michael Branan

Macesolusar — 2012-03-09 05:29:17Z

Looking for information concerning Michael Branan he was born in Kentucky and died in South Bend Indiana in July 21,1995 He was born on July 21, 1948. He had two children Amanda and Dooley. This is to help trace back my girlfriends family and she never really knew her father.

We are unsure who her grandfather is but his mother based on information gathered is Mildred Hannontree

Re: Living Branan Relatives

bobbybrannan71 — 2011-06-27 18:06:24Z

I am a descendant of William Caswell Branan of Morgan, Georgia. Apparently, his descendants made their way to Arkansas (Faulkner County/Greenbriar areas) and the spelling of the name was altered. I only started researching this today but am very interested in discovering my family lineage so that I can pass it on to my kids. So far - I have been able to trace back to Kenyon Branan from Wales (b 1746) and Elizabeth Caswell (b 1761). Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Or if I have information that someone would like to fill in any "gaps", please let me know.

Re: Living Branan Relatives

rleehudson — 2011-04-20 18:17:02Z

I read your message but don't recognize any of the names. I am a Branan (born 1950). My father was Walter Joseph Branan born in Vicksburg, MS (1920). His parents were Oscar and Mamie Branan. There were several brothers and sisters, Victor, Mary, Lorena, Clennon and Worth. They mostly lived around Vicksburg, MS and some moved to Arkansas and Louisiana. Don't know if we are related but sounds like we aren't. Although that spelling is very unsual so I thought we might
don't the road somewhere. My parents only had girls so the line stopes with us. Good luck in your search!

Dr. J Howard Branan Albany NY

sallyalewis1 — 2011-02-26 02:46:47Z

Any one familiar with this person. Brother was Glen, mother was Elizabeth, served in US Navy in Norfolk, VA and Honolulu during WWI and WWII, maintained home in Honolulu, buried in Punchbowl National Cemetary, HI

Re: branan's of wilkerson co. ga.

teresa8826 — 2010-12-27 19:43:12Z

Did James branam die in the civil war?

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Re: Fred Branan picture, WWI

WILFREDDEMERS — 2009-10-22 01:10:47Z

COULD YOU SCAN A COPY OF FRED TO wcdemers75@yahoo.com THANKS A WHOLE LOT. WILFRED C. DEMERS

Re: george w branan

WILFREDDEMERS — 2009-10-22 01:01:16Z

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRANAN BORN 1854 IS MY GG FATHER. HE IS BURIED IN PLEASANT RIDGE BAPTISE CHURCH CEMETERY OFF OF BOB SIKES RD NEAR INTERSTATE 10 1 MILE SOUTH OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL. MY NAME IS WILFRED C. DEMERS E-MAIL HERE OR WCDEMERS75@YAHOO.COM OR CALL #406-782-5421

Re: Living Branan Relatives

jongary_1 — 2009-10-17 02:31:04Z

I am Jon Gary Branan, a descendant of Wilkinson County, Georgia Branans. I was born in Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in 1953; one of four boys, three who survive. I've been a lawyer in Georgia for 30 years, married to Gail for 33 years, three daughters, two sons in law and two grandchildren with one on the way. I can be contacted at jon.gary@hotmail.com and would welcome contact from whomever might know some family history.

Re: David Branan

searchintothepast — 2007-09-14 01:30:13Z

Do you happen to know where David C Branan is buried? Is he with his 2nd wife? I have located Lucinda's grave at Hasson cemetary in Hancock county but have had no luck in finding D.C. Branan's. I'm also looking for his parents graves as well.

Re: Newton Co., GA Branans

FayKitchens58 — 2006-11-15 16:23:58Z

Additional information on this family includes the following:
Olive Branan (shown in DAR records)

Duke Hamilton Branan b. c1826 and d. 1866/1867
m. Mary A. Lindsey

Jeremiah Branan b. c1827
m. Nancy E. Sentell and shown in the 1850 Newton Co., GA census

Susan Branan b. c1828
Samantha "Amanda" Branan b. c1828
Never married

Eudocia "Docia" Armenda Branan b. c1832
m. Woodford Wallace
d. Fall of 1903, Union Parish, LA

Martha Branan b. c1834 (Listed in 1860 census as married but her last name was still Branan)

John Columbus Branan b. c1837 d. 1889
m. Nancy Mauldin in 1862
John was a cabinet maker and lived in Fulton Co. in 1860 and in DeKalb Co. in 1870.

Mary H. Angeline Branan b. 12-10-1839 d. 5-12-1920 GA
m. Jesse Lee McClendon

Sarah Elizabeth Ann Branan b. c1842 and d. 4-29-1900
Union Parish, LA. Sarah had one child: Victor "Vic" Ernest Mauldin b. August 8, 1866, GA.

Eliza Ann Branan or Annie E. b. c1845
Nancy Branan b. c1847
C. Branan (female b. 1849/50 not listed on 1850 census but was listed on 1860 census)

Would like to correspond with others working on this family.

Farris Ferone Branan Relatives

2006-11-03 21:16:48Z

This is an update of a message sent two years ago. I was born Farris Farone Branan III in 1945 in Waco, TX. My father was Farris Farone Branan, Jr. He had a brother, Richard who had a wife, Irene and a daughter, Barbara. He also had a sister, Harriette who became Mrs. W. M. Bush in Tampa, FL. I learned all this from letters my parents wrote in the late 1940's through the mid 1950's. Farris Branan, Jr.'s father was Farris Branan, the son of William Caswell Branan and Pamelia Ann Bloodworth. I only know they were from Wilkinson County, Georgia. My parents, Farris and Florence Elizabeth (Smith) Branan, Jr. left me with some people in Texas. By the time I was six or seven, Farris Jr. and Florence dropped out of my life altogether. I was adopted as Thomson at age 13. All my birth records were changed to Thomson but the letters I posses (several hundred, most hand written) are filled with proof of who I am and I do remember Farris Jr. and Florence. Both my birth parents Farris Jr. and Florence are deceased (I have their death certificates and visited their graves several times).

Newton Co., GA Branans

fbk2006 — 2006-08-16 19:37:14Z

Can anyone help with this family?
Edward Branan b. 1798-1805, NC
married to Rebecca Farr b. 1806, Warren Co., GA
Children:
1. Olive
2. Duke Hamilton b. c1825
3. Jeremiah
4. Susan
5. Samantha
6. Eudocia Armenda "Docia" m. Woodford Wallace
7. Martha
8. John Columbus
9. Mary H. Angeline
10. Sarah Elizabeth Ann
11. Eliza Ann or "E. Annie"
12. Nancy
13. C. (female)b. c1849-1851
Rebecca Farr Branan died in Fulton Co., Ga. 1885.
This name "Branan" is spelled different ways in court records and census records.

Jonathan BRANNAN born abt. 1800-1807 NC

kcmichelle27 — 2006-01-09 23:03:50Z

Looking for information on Jonathan Brannan who married Loucinda/Cinderilla/Sinda bef. 1836. They are on the 1850 census for St. Marys, Wake, NC. They are 9 children that i have found, Martha (b.abt.1836), William G. (b.1838), Elizabeth(b.abt. 1841), Nancy Ann(abt. 1842), Mary (abt. 1844), Needham(abt. 1845), James W. (abt. 1847), Sinda A.(abt. 1850), and George W.(abt. 1854). Believe Jonathan died before 1870. Know he died before 1880. Wife was still living in 1800 in Harris, franklin, NC with daughters Nancy and Sinda.
They are also on 1860 Harris, Franklin, NC census. I believe that the Jonathan Brannan on the 1840 Johnston Co., NC Census is him, but not 100% sure. Can anyone could help me to figure out this?

Branan

pduncan0949 — 2006-01-04 04:03:26Z

I am looking for any info on William Lord Branan born aprx. 1833 in Kentucky or Tennessee. He married Lydia ann Randle May 15, 1870 In Tulare County calif. I think he died in Tulare County California but don't know when. He is my GGGrandfather. He and Lydia had a daughter, Hilda Ellen and Son Dan Henry. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Marilla Brannan Henry

abagby — 2005-12-22 21:10:59Z

You e-mailed the pictures to me a few weeks ago..Paula gave me your e-mail address.

thanks again..
anne

Re: John Branan

jgomillion — 2005-10-03 19:37:58Z

I received much of the info I have from an elderly man named Ivan Goyer who passed away in 2004. He was very clear and had done much research on our family. He had many pictures, etc.

BRANAN son of THOMAS BRANNON????

tracer4236 — 2005-09-25 02:55:18Z

Reading a Family Tree line on One World Tree at Ancestry, and seeing Thomas Brannon 1723 Ire.-d.1804 Johnston, NC has having sons listed with Brannon, Branan, and Branam I am hoping to find a couple of Branan's interested in joining the Branam variants spellings DNA Project at Rootsweb. The DNA testing is done by the University of AZ. I am hoping with a few more donors we can sort out and trace these family lines. If you are interested you receive a discount if you go through the Surname Project. For more info.www.familytreedna.com/faq.html. If you are interested email me tracer4236@yahoo.com or go to www.familytreedna.com/Surname join.asp?code=V70601, I receive nothing from this. Diane~Group Administrator Branam Surname DNA Project.

Branan of Mississippi

AnnetteMoon35 — 2005-06-05 20:54:34Z

I am looking for information on Uriah Hamilton Branan/Brannan. He married Caroline E. Towns and is buried in Surrett Cemetery in Arkabutla, MS. I believe he had a daughter named Zada (Zadie) who is my GGGrandmother. Any information would be appreciated!

William Caswell Branan b. 1821

lilhen1 — 2005-05-09 00:48:31Z

Jo Ann, yes William Caswell Branan had 3 wives. I am decendant of #1 Martha Elizabeth Hodge. I have other 2 wives names ALL children of the 3 marriages if you are interested. Just Email me I would love to share.

William Caswell Branan b. 1821

lilhen1 — 2005-05-09 00:48:31Z

Hi Jo Ann, please Email me at lilhen@cyberback.com June

Re: William Caswell Branan b. 1821

lilhen1 — 2005-05-09 00:48:31Z

Sorry but my William Caswell Branan married Martha Elizabeth Hodge m. 27 Aug 1843 Newton, GA.

BRANAN/BRANAM variant spellings SURNAME DNA PROJECT we have our first match!!!

tracer4236 — 2005-01-26 18:29:36Z

Having seen my husbands Ggrandfathers Andrew J. Branam's death notice4-23-1925, Barr, TN spell his last name Branham with sons Fred and Frank daughter Emma Tilman A brother Joe in Texas. Then about a week later the sons are listed as Fred and Frank Branam. Then in researching Fred found two of his children listed in the cemetery records as BRANAN. I was amazed when our first DNA match is for a Daniel BRANDON 1799 VA. We would have never found this connection without the Surname DNA project.

BRANAN/BRANAM variant spellings SURNAME DNA PROJECT

tracer4236 — 2004-11-03 17:59:40Z

A Branan/Branam Surname DNA Project is underway. The DNA test can be used to prove the existence or the absence of a common ancestor. It will not prove who the common ancestor is, that is still up to you, but it can save years of researching the wrong line. I know one of my Branam's is found with three different spellings. The project is open to all Branan/Branam's and variant spellings anywhere in the world. Samples for the project must be submitted by direct line male Branams. The test is based on the Y-Chromosome which only males have. Ladies you can try to find a brother, father, uncle, or cousin who will provide a sample. My husband was our first donor and his results should be posted approx.11-28-04. If you want to take advantage of this new research technology please go to: http:/familytreedna.com/surname.asp there click on the B and go down to Branam click on Branam. Family Tree DNA provides the testing. I receive no financial gain from this project. Questions contact me at tracer4236@yahoo.com
Thank you,~Diane Branam

Living Branan Relatives

2004-07-30 16:03:49Z

I was born Farris Farone Branan III in 1945 in Waco, TX. My father was Farris Farone Branan, Jr. He had a brother, Richard who had a wife, Irene and a daughter, Barbara. He also had a sister, Harriette who became Mrs. W. M. Bush in Tampa, FL. I learned all this from letters my parents wrote in the late 1940's through the mid 1950's. Farris Branan, Jr.'s father was Farris Branan, the son of William Caswell Branan and Pamelia Ann Bloodworth. I only know they were from Wilkinson County, Georgia. My parents, Farris and Florence Elizabeth (Smith) Branan, Jr. left me with some people in Texas. By the time I was six or seven, Farris Jr. and Florence dropped out of my life altogether. I was adopted as Thomson at age 13. All my birth records were changed to Thomson but the letters I posses (several hundred, most hand written) are filled with proof of who I am and I do remember Farris Jr. and Florence. Both my birth parents Farris Jr. and Florence are deceased (I have their death certificates and visited their graves several times). I may be contacted at farristhomson@hotmail.com.

Re: Branan Family

farristhomson — 2004-07-15 16:56:19Z

In reply to the message by Betty Branan Clark. I was born Farris Branan III in 1945. My father was Farris Branan, Jr. He had a brother, Richard who had a wife, Irene and a daughter, Barbara from letters I have that were written in the later 1940's. Their father was Farris Branan. I only know they were from the south around Georgia. I was left by my parents, Florence and Farris with some people in Texas. By the time I was six or seven, my parents dropped out of my life altogether. I lived with the people in Texas until I was romoved by the State of Texas when I was eleven. I was adopted by the Thomson's at age thirteen. Both my birth parents are deceased but I may well be a relative. I have never known my birth family and would like to get acquainted with birth family before I get any older. You may reply at farristhomson@hotmail.com.

Heritige project

2004-04-24 18:53:13Z

I am looking for information on the Branan family for an eighth grade heritige prject. My grandfather is Donald Jackson Branan, who is from Henry County Georgia. Any help would be appricated. Thanks

Branan family-Hancock County, Ohio

AFZMCL2 — 2004-04-11 00:32:13Z

If you are descended from David C. Branan (1806-1881)of Orange Township, Hancock County, Ohio please contact me at ARZOMCL@cs.com

David C. Branan was my ggggrandfather.

Arlene

Re: John Branan

2004-02-08 20:15:37Z

I regret I can't help you on your direct question, but I am also descended from Thomas P. Branan/Brannon and would love to help add a link or three to your info (and vice-versa). One question for you, because I've seen the Thomas/John link before, but I've always wondered what documentation there was for it -- I figured you might know :)

Let me know in a reply on or off board; hope to hear from you soon!

Ryan

Joseph Branan - 1850 CoffeeCo AL

VKing3859 — 2004-01-25 17:16:10Z

Listed in the 1850 Coffee Co. AL census is a Joseph Branan and his wife Elizabeth, both 31, he was born in GA, she in SC, and their 6 children: Sampson E, Matthew, Martha E., Annie E., Harris M., and Susannah. Does anybody know who these people are? This Joseph is too old (age 31) to be Sampson and Priscilla's son (age 21) and the names of the children do not fit.

Looking for Lee BRANAN's family from Portland, Multnomah Co. Oregon 1936 who married Sadie (Sarah) SNYDER

violetmeadows — 2004-01-25 17:10:20Z

I am looking for any information on Lee BRANAN's family tree.
Lee apparently married my g-g-grandmother Sarah (Sadie) SNYDER after she ?divorced William A. OTT. Her maiden name is Sarah Fredricka SNYDER also goes by the name of Sadie. She was born 10 May 1854 in Chambersberg, Franklin Co. PA. Her father is John SNYDER.

The only info I have on this is a death certificate from Portland, Oregon which indicates Lee BRANAN was her husband when she died on October 15, 1936 They lived at 2743 N.E. Union in Portland, Oregon. One of her sons, William E. OTT was the informant on her info in the death certificate.
If anyone has any information on any of these families, Please e-mail me by posting here, for I would love to get to know more about my family and keep in contact with relatives.
Thank-you for your time and I hope we can reunite.
Sincerely,
Taryn

John Branan m. Catherine Steel

benbranan — 2003-12-13 05:59:05Z

I am looking for John Branan & Catherine Steel. They lived in the ohio area and had a son named David C. Branan born 1819 in Hancock Ohio. Please email me & kelly.branan@us.usana.com

Fred Branan picture, WWI

randy_ritchie — 2003-11-29 18:38:17Z

I have a picture with the name Fred Branan/Branann on the back from WWI. If anyone is interested in a soft copy, I will email a scanned image. I would like to keep the original, as the picture also has my Great Uncle Sam in it, who died in wWI.

Re: David Branan

hrbauman — 2003-06-28 06:48:35Z

Oops, I goofed! Lucinda Hassan and David C. Hassan had John Hassan Branan. He married Etta Henry, who was the daughter of David C. Branan's second wife. Please e-mail me at hrbauman@aol.com

Re: David Branan

hrbauman — 2003-06-28 02:42:02Z

Lucinda was David's first wife. I am descended from his second wife. Please email me at hrbauman@aol.com. Rebecca

Re: Branan's Of Wilkinson Co., GA

2003-01-01 00:02:23Z

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/putnam.htm

Dot,

This is a link to the GA US Gen Web site. I have several Wills and Marriage Documents that I submitted to this site. Maybe this will help you out. However, remember I am following the Joseph BranaM line and not the James BranaN line. If you need more information on the BranaN line, Lynn BRANAN is a wonderful resource.

Terri

Re: Branan's Of Wilkinson Co., GA

DMADERE — 2002-12-28 05:38:19Z

Seems we have some of the same family names. James K Branan, Kinian (Kenyon), Lewis, Vashti, Joseph, Joel Harris. I have several lines of James's all the way to my great- grandfather , James Kingan Branan. Would love to see a copy of the will of Kinian, as sometimes my relatives names have mistakenly been printed with the "h" instead of "k". Hope to hear from you. Thanks! Dot

Re: Marilla Brannan Henry

Rita_Rae — 2002-10-10 05:08:33Z

Is there any way I could get a copy of this picture? Please contact me at gm6pack@heartland.net. I would be more than happy to send you some money. Thanks.

Re: Marilla Brannan Henry

Rita_Rae — 2002-10-10 05:05:12Z

I am a descendant of Marilla Brannan Henry and am wondering if I could get a copy of this obituary. I would be more than happy to send you some money for the cost. Could you please send me any iformation you have on her. All I know is her birth date and have been trying to get her parents names for years. Thanks. My e-mail is gm6pack@heartland.net.

Re: Marilla Brannan Henry

AFZMCL1 — 2002-07-25 23:29:29Z

Marrilla was one of nine children born to David C. Brannan and Lucinda Hassan. The siblings were Addison, born Mar 30, 1831; Elizabeth, born June 21, 1834; John Hassan, born Aug 28, 1835; Margaret M., born Apr 14, 1837 (my gggrandmother); Lucinda Almira, born Aug 13, 1838; Nancy A., born May 29, 1842; Henrietta C., born Aug 6, 1843; Almira E., born Oct 26, 1845. I have pictures of Thomas and Marilla and I'd be happy to scan them to you. The Branan name was frequently spelled Brannan/Branan/Branin.

Arlene

John BRANAN d.1949 in Payette, Payette Co. Idaho

violetmeadows — 2002-07-24 21:06:28Z

Idaho State Death Index, 1946-1950 page 50
http://www.rootsweb.com/~idgenweb/deaths/50.TXT

John BRANAN b. February 5, 1874 d. April 18, 1949
in Payette, Payette Co. Idaho. Certificate # 001413

Marilla Brannan Henry

AnneCBagby — 2002-06-14 18:40:07Z

I have a copy of Marilla's obituary that states she was born 21 October 1832 in Trumbull county, Ohio and died on 10 December 1916 at the home of her son Irvee Henry in Ventura, Iowa.
She married Thomas Henry 26 January 1851 in Hancock county, Ohio. They came to Poweshiek county, Iowa in 1861 then moved to Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in about 1895. they lived on a farm NW of Ventura, Iowa.

She was survived by her daughters: Arminta Anne Branson(Mrs. DC Branson) of Clear Lake, Iowa, Ida Getz (Mrs. John Getz) of Diagonal, Iowa, Emma Fisher of Omaha, Nebraska:
sons..Irve Henry of Ventura, Iowa, Jasper Henry of Colorado,
Dick Henry of Otis , Colorado, and John Henry of Cambridge, Nebraska. Her husband died in about 1911.
She was also survived by 3 sisters, two living in Ohio, and one in Oregon but no names were listed for the sisters.

Branan Family

jadp1 — 2002-04-27 20:37:40Z

My own Branan/Brannan ancestors include the following:
Jonathan Branan, b 1777 in NC, d Mar 08, 1851 in Newton Co GA. Married Mary Polly Duke July 07, 1811 in Morgan Co GA. Their three sons were Calvin b 1812, James K. b 1818 and William Casewell, b 1821 in GA, d 1880 in MS.
Wm Casewell Branan was my gggrandfather. Some of his line has been difficult to follow. According to my grandfather, Thomas Jonathan Brannan, Wm Casewell was married at least 3 times. Wife #1 was Martha Elizabeth Hodge, m Aug 27, 1843 in Newton Co GA. Another wife(he married her in MS) was Aravilla ?. I have been unable to find another wife, but it is possible that Gracy Herndon was married to The Wm Casewell that is in my line. Do any of you other Branan seekers know anything about that? Would appreciated hearing from any of you.

Wm Caswell Branan b 1821

jadp1 — 2002-04-27 20:37:40Z

Dear June, I am also a decendent of Martha Elizabeth Hodge. My ggrandparents were Pleasant and Elizabeth (Ball) Brannan. Their youngest son, Thomas J. was my grandfather. I would love to have any information re. Wm Caswell and his ancestors and descendents.
Thanks, Jo Ann

Looking for Lee BRANAN's families, who m. Sadie (Sarah SNYDER)OTT/WILLIAMS/BRANAN in the 1900's,PA>WA>ID>OR.

violetmeadows — 2002-02-17 21:19:03Z

I am looking for the connection with the LEE BRANAN family.
Please!!!
He married my g-g-grandmother Sarah F. SNYDER, her 3rd marriage till her death. Sadie was born 10 May 1954 in ?Chambersberg, PA.
Her fathers name is ? John SNYDER.
They lived in Portland,Multnomah Co. Oregon at 2743 N.E. Union back in 1936.
I would like to know if they had any other children.
Sadie had 10 children from William OTT, her first husband, they were married in 1869 in PA. and traveled west to Colfax, Whitman County. Wa. They then moved to Spokane Falls, Spokane County, WA. This is where I lose them. I don't know if they were divorced or if William died. She then marries a Robb WILLIAMS and they had two children : Theodore Samuel and a daughter Sadie WILLIAMS. Robb dies in Bonners Ferry Idaho. Sarah(Sadie-SNYDER)WILLIAMS then marries MR. LEE BRANAN.
Any connections or information, please help me piece this family back together.
Please post or e-mail me directly. I would love to get in touch with family.
Sadie BRANAN died on October 15, 1936 and is buried on 20 October 1936 in The Rose City Cemetery located in Portland, Multnomah Co. OR.

Re: Branan Family

2002-02-03 01:12:01Z

I was very happy to recieve your message. I am very interested in locating lost family. My dad was James Cornelius Branan. He was 71 when I was born and died when
I was 5 years old. As his brothers passed away, my mom lost touch with my cousins. My aunt cassie is the only one I really remember. She married Thomas Forehand and they had one son. His given name is Branan. He resides near Jesup, GA and has 2 daughters. I do know that my uncle Farris had a son named Richard. I located him several years ago and learned he was also trying to locate family. I believe his first wife lived or still lives in Alabama. His second wife lived with him in Sevierville, TN. They both, I have learned in the past few days have passed away. My uncle Harris had one daughter that I knew. Her name was Margaret and she married a Charles Haddon. My uncle Frank had children but I only remember that we called one daughter Capp. Any thing you can tell me will be greatly appreciated. My dad and his first wife had three children. Charlton Leon, Mary Louise and Elinor Gertrude. The first two passed away when they were very young and Elinor spent most of her life in a state hospital. I have no brothers or sisters and finding family is very important, especially since my mom passed away a few years ago and I have no family on her side either. My e-mail address is pest@coastalnow.net.

Thanks so much for your help,

Betty

branan's

2002-01-31 17:55:16Z

according to this obiturary of mamie it lists 4 sons and i only know of 3, the fourth one is listed as living in nashville tenn. i know my great grandfather was james harrison, so i take it that's what the h stands for my uncle is named james harrison also, maybe we'll get it all straight some day.i'm planning on going to eatonton next week. i found where joseph is buried in eatonton, i think it's joseph and some others. i went there but it was grown up so i decided to wait until all the snakes are gone then i'll go back. terri

Re: Branan's Of Wilkinson Co., GA

2002-01-31 17:44:25Z

let me know what you find out . i found a great uncle i didn't knokw i had and nobody else seems to know about him but he's listed as a survivor in mattie ray branan obiturary. terri

Re: Branan's Of Wilkinson Co., GA

2002-01-31 17:44:16Z

let me know what you find out . i found a great uncle i didn't knokw i had and nobody else seems to know about him but he's listed as a survivor in mattie ray branan obiturary. terri

Re: Branan's Of Wilkinson Co., GA

2002-01-31 03:30:07Z

This is definately the same James H. Branam, 9th child of Kinian BRANAM and Roweny UPCHURCH. I have a copy of Kinian's will which has James K. BRANAM listed in it. That is where the H & K gets mixed up. However, the penmenship of that time was awful and the K & H do look alike.

Now, my ggrandfather Elisha BRANAM had the middle initial H. I have his death certificate, but it only has the initial. I was told that the H stood for either Harris or Harrison and he went by the name Harry instead of Elisha.

Do you have any BRANAM family in TN? That is where my grandfather was born. I recently found out that Elisha was a partner at a winery in Chattanooga called "LaRose Winery" or something like that. His partner was a jewish man by the name of Rose. During prohibition the police raided all their wine and wiskey and dumped it in the river. I know that there is a ton of BRANAM's in the TN area. Maybe some of your BRANAMs? I would like to find out if anyone else has heard the prohibition story and maybe can confirm it.

Elisha was born in Eatonton, GA, lived and worked in Chatanooga, TN, and died in Montgomery, AL where he and his wife Claude Augusta DUDLEY lived with their daughter Evelyn PETERSEN.

Hopefully some of this info will ring a bell with you or someone else out there.

Thanks again for all your help.
Terri Johnson