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Re: Braniff family history

JoanWestlake — 2011-12-16 22:00:57Z

Cool - I would love any old photos you might have - Bernard would have been my GGG uncle - younger brother to Patrick.

Re: Braniff family history

wrmeotinvale — 2011-12-16 21:46:18Z

Hello I belong to the same tree as you. The information yoi posted fit what I have. My relationship was through Bernard born in 1849. Would be glad to give you any information I might have.

Re: Braniff family history

JoanWestlake — 2011-12-15 13:27:27Z

You're right - not the same Braniff's as yours, but the same Braniff's as the post before you - Catherine Klunkel married into our line - I agree - weird that there is no connection - and yes, my Patrick James was from Portaferry - emmigrated to Quebec in the early 1820's.

Re: Braniff family history

dbraniff — 2011-12-15 13:18:24Z

Hi Joan,

Alas not the same Braniffs as far as I know. At the bottom of the Ards peninsula there are three distinct sets of Braniffs. It's a relatively small area and was at one time fairly isolatedso I find it hard to believe that the three are not connected if you could go far enough back but I've found no link so far.

You James is from Portaferry if I remember correctly.

Re: Braniff family history

JoanWestlake — 2011-12-14 23:30:19Z

Hello - it has been a long time since you posted your question - Your Grandfather, James would have been the son of Dennis Braniff? If that is the case, his uncle Patrick (brother of Dennis) was my 3x great grandfather. The tree I have is as follows:
Patrick James Braniff and Elizabeth Murray emigrated from Ireland to Quebec, Canada in the mid 1820's. Their children (many) included Patrick (born 1829) and Dennis (born 1843) Does this jive with your records? I'm still researching, let me know if this information helps you.

Re: Braniff family history

jmgrissom — 2011-07-25 14:15:27Z

James Braniff, that wouldn't by any chance be J.A.Braniff DOB 1851? I am researching my family tree and I am distantly related to the Braniffs Paul and Tom. My GrandDad was a 3rd cousin of theirs. My Grandmother worked for Tom as a secretary in the 1930s, before she married. According to Ancestry, John Alphonsus was married to a Mary Cathrine Baker. Any chance this is the same family?

Re: John Franklin Braneff

myunknownfamily — 2011-04-22 15:57:31Z

I ask because, I am a no-charge family finder for adoptees or birth-parents and at the time working on a case which involves this name. My client is getting ready to do his Y DNA, was just hoping there were databases out there.

Re: John Franklin Braneff

braneffm — 2011-04-22 15:36:49Z

There have been no Braniff/Braneff DNA projects that I know of.I really see no need as our John Franklin Braneff just appeared in Sugartown,Louisiana in 1857 in a wagon train pulling one the wagons carrying freight. He had no identification or history.He spoke with a lisp or heavy accent so his name is in question. It was sometimes written as Briney as it was on his marriage license with Ellender Drake in Newton, TX on 2/20/1858.

Re: John Franklin Braneff

myunknownfamily — 2011-04-22 15:23:08Z

Hi, do you know if there are Braniff/Braneff that have started a DNA surname project?

Re: John Franklin Braneff

braneffm — 2011-04-10 20:35:38Z

I was looking through some old posts about John Franklin Braneff and saw your posting. I don't know if you are still into genealogy but I am into it everyday. I have not seen anything that will prove that John Franklin Braneff was actually his true name. We call him the Mystery Man and wonder if he was running and trying to hide his identity or if he really had a speech impediment.I sure would like to know
for all we know our name might be Smith or Brown !I am Henderson's wife and I love this kind of stuff !!

Bruce F. Braniff, 82, born in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late Mable Unger.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-01-15 03:29:17Z

Bruce F. Braniff
January 12, 2011

Bruce F. Braniff, 82, Coalport, formerly of Irvona, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late Mable Unger.

Surviving are his wife, Betty (McGarvey); a son, Richard and wife, Nancy; a daughter, Cindy O'Donnell and husband, David; four grandchildren: David O'Donnell Jr., Pokey Braniff, Brenda Youder and Beth Miller; four great-grandchildren: Damon Braniff, Nathan Braniff, Adam Miller and Braden Youder;
three brothers: Joe Unger, Frances Unger and John Unger, all of Buffalo;
and two sisters: Virginia Willis of Erie and Joan Pazzuto of West Seneca, N.Y.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Phillis Dewitt.

Bruce served in the U.S. Merchant Marine. He worked as a mixer operator for TYK Swank Refractories Co. in Irvona. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Irvona Clay Workers Club, mayor of Irvona for 12 years and chief of Irvona Volunteer Ambulance Services and was also an EMT instructor for Clearfield County Emergency Management.

Bruce worked for and with the Irvona community, helping with projects such as the Flood Protection Project and Water Project. He received several awards from the county and state for his volunteer service to the community and county.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and noon to the 2 p.m. funeral service Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, the Rev. Douglas Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Utahville Cemetery.

Re: Agnes Braniff b.1868 Clearfield County, PA

tarodw17 — 2010-11-16 00:26:11Z

Harvey Ambrose Braniff is my grandfather. I have just started to research my family lineage and have only gotten back that far.

Re: Braniff lineage

SusanWales91 — 2010-09-11 12:40:56Z

Do you have a John Braniff in your line. He had a daughter Mary Elizabeth Braniff born 1824 in Pennsylvania, who married Edward B Hoyt

Braniff

SusanWales91 — 2010-09-11 12:33:41Z

Looking for info on John Braniff born abt 1790, Had a daughter named Mary Elizabeth Braniff born 1824, Pennsylvania, died, Papillion Neb, married to Edward B Hoyt. Had daughter named Mary Elizabeth Hoyt, married to Fredrick Daniel Rhode, had son, Chester Edward Rhode married to Pearl Leone Denny. Chester and Pearl are my Grandparents.
Any info on John Braniff would be appreciated

Re: Braniff family history

housecaul1 — 2010-06-28 15:10:02Z

I am the granddaughter of James Braniff and Catherine Kunkel. My mother was Marie. My name is Kitty, the name that my grandfather gave to me. My mother's brothers: John, Hugh,Clem,James and sisters: Agnes, Isabelle, Irene, Cecelia, Marge and Rose. I would like contact with anyone who has been researching our family tree.

Re: John Franklin Braneff

braneffm — 2010-06-22 13:38:42Z

My husband is a descendant of John F. Braneff through Sim & Sina then Ira. He would like to know who you are descended through.

Re: Justy started....ME TOO!

shawnpwatsons1 — 2010-04-25 17:48:36Z

I'm a far descendant of Patrick J. Braniff. My grandmother was Josephine Braniff...daughter of Joseph & Osiline Braniff. I know nothing about things in Ireland. Any help would be great!

Sincerely,
Shawn Patrick Watson, Fort Wayne,IN

Re: Justy started

EdwardGolden58 — 2010-02-17 15:14:10Z

My sister and I have been studying the Braniff's of Portaferry for several years and would greatly appreciate sharing information
Ed Golden

Re: Justy started

mykelbridgeman — 2009-08-28 13:08:09Z

my g.g.grandfather was thomas alton braniff. he and his wife came from northern ireland . I hear that most of the braniffs came to northern usa and some ended up in louisiana. I know that braniff airlines owner is some relation. I have a good piece of history and if you would like to contact me send me and he re-braniff to mykel_bridgeman@yahoo.com I would love to exchange any info we may have together.

Re: Braniff

mykelbridgeman — 2009-08-28 13:00:58Z

My great grandfather was samuel porter braniff and he had a brother jack. they lived in the jackson co wv area. they have both passed and we do have alot of family. Every year we have family reunion in cedar lakes ripley wv (this year) is first sunday in sept.

Re: Braniff family history

beaugeste148 — 2009-05-31 18:19:46Z

Family originally from Texas and moved to Idaho.
1 daughter and 3 sons.
Know Claude moved to Ohio and eventually Pennsylvania.
Also know Claude was in Navy from 1920 to 1922.

Death of James Michael Braniff in Mexico

davwayell — 2009-02-23 02:18:30Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for James Michael Braniff, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. James Braniff died in Mexico on June 3, 1933.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Braniff.ws website

SEstacaille — 2008-11-06 17:48:54Z

Just a quick note that I'm starting to move the website Braniffs.ws to a new host this week. It will be unavailable for a time, both the website and the email account. I'll get it up & functional as fast as I can.
Suzy

Braniff researchers social group

suzetteest — 2008-10-12 21:13:08Z

Hi everyone! Suzy here - I'm the owner/webmaster at www.Braniffs.ws
I wanted to let everyone know I've recently started a social networking website for researchers that use my genealogy websites. There's no cost to join. You can post photos, videos, music, start a research journal/blog, chat, discuss Braniff research with other researchers. It's like a Facebook website just for researchers.

Come and check it out at http://estacaille.ning.com

Braniffs on OneGreatFamily +Canadian census 1851

suzetteest — 2008-04-01 19:46:40Z

Hi gang

Been reading the recent activity on the Canadian Braniffs. For those that haven't checked it out yet - I've posted a copy of the 1851 transcribed census from Hinchinbrooke Quebec which shows the family of Patrick James Braniff & Elizabeth Murray.
http://www.braniffs.ws/tng/showmedia.php?mediaID=43

Most of the children are listed being born in Canada - I imagine in the Quebec area of Hinchinbrooke. A few years ago I did search some microfilmed baptism records for the area & found Patrick born 1829 - I believe this to be my Patrick married to Ann Tracy & eventually settled on St Joes Island, Ontario. I seem to recall finding a note about one other birth record, but don't remember if it was Dennis or Bernard or who exactly. I'll try and find my research notes.

I'm curious who all on this board uses the website OneGreatFamily.com to try and get matches to other Braniff lines?

I also have some free space at Braniffs.ws where interested researchers can register for free and upload Braniff genealogy.

Braniffs on OneGreatFamily +Canadian census 1851

suzetteest — 2008-04-01 19:46:01Z

Re: Braniff lineage

reneebe1 — 2008-04-01 16:07:09Z

I have hit a wall with my Great Grandfather Frank Braniff.
I know he came from Ireland and that he married Mary Margaret Killen. I am told there is a cemetary there with a lot of my relatives who passed. Some left and went to Upstate New York. Guess I will have to make a trip to Lindsay, Ontario, Canada one day and do some research there.
Thanks Tom for your response.

Re: Braniff lineage

wrmeot — 2008-04-01 14:41:56Z

Renee
My branch of the tree came to Canada in around 1820 then on to Iowa about 1850. They mostly settled in Oregon Washington and Montana. I have an uncle John Erancis known as (Frank) born in Iowa about 1896. You are not from the same branch of the tree dating back to Patrick James and Elizabeth as I am but probably from another branch leading to the same ancestors.
Tom Braniff

Re: Braniff lineage

reneebe1 — 2008-04-01 04:27:55Z

I read a post from Tom to Ed regarding Braniff lineage and the names caught my attention. My great grandfather was Frank Braniff. His daughter, my grandmother was Mary Elizabeth and her brother was James Patrick. Since the Irish have a pattern of carrying on family names I wondered if there was a connection. My grandmother was born in Lindsay, Ontarion, Canada in 1891.

Re: Braniff lineage

wrmeot — 2008-04-01 03:19:51Z

Hello Ed
I would love to share information on your Daniel and my Patrick James. I have an advantage over many cousins as my Grandfather was nearly the last of the family of Patrick James and Elisabeth. Then my father was the last child of Bernard so I dont have nearly as many generations to research as many of my cousins have. My GGrandfather was Patrick James born 1801. My Grandfather was Bernard a son of Patrick James born 1851 and my father was Robert Joesph born 1906. Three generations put me back to 1801.
I am not sure how I found Patricks middle name but I think it was from Susettes Web site. I do have a number of addresses that are from the same tree or branch of the tree as I am. We all seem to be at a standstill at 1801. If we could compare notes and prove some kinship between Danial and Patrick James it would be one more link. In my direct decendents back to my GGrandfather there are no Daniels.
Anything you would like for me to send I would be most happy to do so.
Tom

Quebec Braniffs

braniffcentre — 2008-02-12 04:23:09Z

Hello cousins

For those of you who have Braniffs that lived in Quebec during the 1800s, have you seen the 1851 census for Hinchinbrooke? I've transcribed it and attached it to my website at http://www.braniffs.ws/tng/showmedia.php?mediaID=43

I believe that Patrick Braniff-shoemaker-age 23 listed, son? of Patrick James Braniff & Elizabeth Murray is my 3rd great grandfather, Patrick Braniff, born June 1829 in Quebec, shoemaker, died April 1906 St. Joes Island, Ontario.

Re: Braniff lineage

reneebe1 — 2008-02-11 19:24:47Z

tracing my Braniff roots. names: William Braniff married to Mary Waterson -- Frank Braniff (dod 1918) married Margaret Killen - Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
my grandmother Mary Elizabeth Braniff born 10/01/1891, daughter of Frank Braniff and Margaret Killen - siblings
Margaret Ann Braniff and James Patrick Braniff - Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Margaret Killen's parents James Killen, Ellen McCarthy

Re: Braniff lineage

EdwardGolden58 — 2008-02-11 16:46:50Z

Hello Tom,
I've seen several of your postings and would like to get in touch. My ancestor, Daniel Braniff, may have been related to your Patrick James. Both came to Canada about the same time.
I'd like to know where you found Patrick's middle name, James, and I'd love to have the information from your family bible.
I'd be happy to share any information I've gathered on my Daniel - and on your Patrick.
Ed

Re: Braniff lineage

PaisleyBornMary — 2008-02-03 07:51:22Z

My Brannif is Mary Brannif born in Ireland possibly Portaferry Co Down ..... she is my g g grandmother on my fathers side .... she must have been born about 1820 give or take a few yrs ... she married my g g grandfather James Convery, also we think a Co.Down man but we have no idea what date. Their son, (My g.grandfather) James Convery was born c1844 and the only info we have is that he was born in Ireland. Its been almost impossible to find his birth certificate which would in turn confirm Mary and James marriage. However they are named as parents to my g.grandfather on his marriage certificate in Glasgow in 1871 tho by that time both were deceased.
I would be grateful for any info anyone has to assist me here thank you x

Mary x

Re: Braniff lineage

maryeckert1965 — 2008-01-17 14:18:44Z

please e-mail me at marylynneckert@yahoo.com

Re: Braniff lineage

love88 — 2008-01-17 03:44:47Z

Mary,

I had chat with you a few years back. I just found you in my family tree. We are relations to John Braniff and Mary Stewart. I have a detail family tree. If you are interested please contact me.

Hope to hear from you.

Linda

Re: Braniff lineage

jlehman306 — 2007-09-15 04:07:18Z

I would appreciate any information on my Braniff's.
Thank you
Jacqualyn Lehman
jlehman306@yahoo.com

Re: Braniff lineage

EdwardGolden58 — 2007-09-14 13:42:08Z

I have information for you re: the Brockville Braniffs

Re: Braniff lineage

EdwardGolden58 — 2007-09-14 13:39:39Z

My Braniff ancestors came from Porteferry, Down to Canada circa 1831 . I'd like to compare notes
Ed

Re: looking for my family roots

peteclarkcity — 2007-07-28 20:41:26Z

hi lorna its your uncle hugo here we are now living in portaferry we have been here for 5 years now our tel no is 02842729179 we are not on the internet as i am sending this message from rosemarys sons in manchester we will be back home on momday 30th July 2007
hope you are all well speeak to you soon Hugo and Rosemary xxxx

Re: ELIZABETH REED BRANIFF 1917

ronbraniff — 2007-05-27 21:52:21Z

Hi Sharon,Patrick James Braniff was my GG Grandfather.His son,Dennis moved from Iowa to Pincher Creek, Alberta,Canada around 1900.He took his family,including three sons:Tom,John,and James(my grandfather,who was born around 1876).The four men each obtained homestead land for farming.My father,Hugh(born in 1912,still alive and healthy)came to the USA in 1927,eventually settled for a while in Hood River, Oregon,married my mother Dorothy, in 1935.I was born in 1936.During WW2 my parents worked in the Kaiser Shipyards in Vancouver,Washingtom.After the war along with my younger brother,Gerald, and sister,Patricia,we moved to Klamath Falls,Oregon,where we grew up and went away to college.I have lived in the San Francisco area,since 1962,and raised three children(Shannon(Mulligan),Kristin,and Ryan, with my wife of 37 years,Sue

Re: Braniff lineage

wrmeot — 2007-05-06 05:36:47Z

My ancestory is as follows
Patrick James Braniff 1801 Ireland
Bernard Braniff 1849 Canada
Robert Braniff 1906 Canada
{Myself} Tom Braniff 1929 Oregon
I am not sure if the Bernard you refer to could be some relation of my ggrandfather or not. Patrick James came from Ireland in the early 1800. They settled in Canada then on to Iowa about 1850. Ihave no record of who his father was or if he had any siblngs. If your Bernard was born about 1800 there is a posibility we are from the same family tree.
Tom Braniff

Re: looking for my family roots

BangBilly — 2007-05-04 10:47:39Z

Hi Lorna,
I just stumbled on your posting and Damien's reply. I am from the Balygalget Braniffs. My father was Hugh Braniff first cousin to Thomas B Braniff who was married to Terressa Convery. He died in a motor bike crash in 1961. I met him when he visited us when he was in the Royal Navy. I have quite a lot of information I can let you have. I hope you read this after all it is almost a year since you posted your request. But genealogy is a slow process!!
Bill Braniff

Re: Braniff lineage

jlehman306 — 2007-05-04 03:46:37Z

Where were your Braniff's from? My Gr Grandfather was John Braniff born Ireland ,his father Bernard Braniff.I find them in Brockville Leeds,Ontario. John ended up in South Bend IN.
I cannot find out anymore,I am at a brick wall.
Thanks

Agnes Braniff b.1868 Clearfield County, PA

kjclark1963 — 2007-04-22 20:50:48Z

Looking for information on Agnes Braniff Zuver (1868-1949). Born in Clearfield County, PA abt 1868, possibly Beccaria Twnsp. (Agnes may not be her given name, but went by Agnes in later years).

Cannot locate her parents but 1880 and 1920 census indicate she is the niece of Catherine Braniff Lewis (1850-1929).

Catherine's parents (which would be Anges' Grandparents) were Philip Braniff (1811-1871) and Catherine Jordan (1813-1865).

Another interesting fact: Catherine had a nephew Harvey Ambrose Braniff (1881-1946). Agnes named one of her sons Harvey Ambrose Zuver (1892-1958).

Brannif & Lee - CA

WilliamThompson61 — 2006-06-27 04:28:36Z

Seeking data on a Mr. BRANIFF, m. Margaret "Penney" Lee, who lived in CA. She was a dau. of Morris LEE and Margaret LOSEY, and had a brother, Robert Losey LEE. Thanks..

Re: looking for my family roots

dbraniff — 2006-05-22 11:20:28Z

Lorna,
Some information for you. In the Upper Ards (bottom of the Ards Peninsula) there are three distinct parishes, all with Braniffs! I've found no link between them but, in such a small area I think it unlikely that they're not related somewhere along the line. The three parishes are:

Ballygalget
Ballyphilip (Portaferry)
Ardkeen (Kircubbin)

Thomas was from Ballygalget and was married to Teresa Convery and they lived in Portaferry and later in Newtownards. There are still Braniffs in Ballygalget so it' s likely you have relatives there. No information on the children (may have more later) but Teresa father was Ned Convery and he worked on the lightships.

HTH - I'll let you know if I get any more information.

Damien Braniff

Braniff of South Bend Indiana

jlehman306 — 2006-05-16 01:33:12Z

1880 census South Bend Ind.
John Braniff age 36 born Ireland
Elizabeth( nee Lefever) Braniff age 24 born Rochester NY.
Had sister named Rose Braniff married Thomas Kelly lived in Ohio
I would appreciate any information any one has I am unable to find out any more about John Braniff's parents.

looking for my family roots

lornabraniff — 2006-05-15 21:51:12Z

my father Thomas Braniff `s mother ..Teresa ended up in Newtownards but was re married . i know that there were 7 children in all . i think my family started in Portaferry, brothers and sisters being Edward now deceased thomas,deceased, pat, Elizabeth , Marie , Hugo, Martin and the youngest Kevin if anyone could be of help it would make me a very happy girl ......x

Braniff

2006-04-13 21:34:48Z

Hi my name is Ciara Braniff! My fathers name is Christopher Braniff, and his mother and fathers name is Liz or Lizzy and Jack Braniff! I was just wondering if i was related to anyone on this site! Thank you
Ciara Braniff