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Re: Brier Ancestors in New Orleans, LA

RonisTrees — 2012-04-30 05:50:25Z

LOL This is still here...I was wrong...WE'RE SISTERS REUNITED

Re: Brier

petersjoel — 2012-01-07 15:37:00Z

Hi, thanks for the response. Fascinating story, but what I'm looking for is a family Brier who might have given up three children sometime before the 1850 census to the family of John Peters, married to Mary "Polly" Hulsey. Those three children were William H., Martha Jane, and Susan, who appeared in the 1850 census in Madison, MO in the Peters household with the surname Brier. The most likely, I think, is that a mother Brier could not take care of the children, or a couple Brier passed away, leaving the children. That's why I was asking if your Brier might have been joining Briers already living in the area who might have had these children. One child born 1840, another 1845, and the last 1847. Thanks! Joel

Re: Brier

kirklab7 — 2012-01-07 15:27:24Z

The story I heard as a child was she had money but was as orphan at a young age, She traveled to the United States with her aunt first class, as it turned out her future husband John Charles Krauss was aboard that same ship traveling in steerage. 1900 census says she arrived in 1855, 1910 census says 1861. Somewhere along the time I have come across the name of Mary Greisbaum (unsure of spelling) as possible name of aunt or traveling companion. 1 son born in new Orleans in 1863, then traveled to St. Louis where 5 more children were born then traveled to Bird's Point and believed 2 more children born there. John Krauss died in 1894 and she ran a hotel/boarding house called Anniston Hotel. She died in 1930 and is buried in Charleston Missouri. If this helps you any or you can perhaps connect some dots for me Great.
Debbie

Re: Brier

petersjoel — 2012-01-06 22:52:28Z

That's pretty interesting, really. Do you think she came by herself, and do you think there were already Brier's that she came to join in Missouri. Anniston is very near where my Peters family was that had the Brier children. I also thought it was just an Irish name, and didn't know it could be German, but that makes sense too because the Peters were descendants of Germans.

Thanks!

Re: Brier

kirklab7 — 2012-01-06 22:45:44Z

She was born in Germany or Austria, not sure, came over by ship either 1855 or 1861 2 different census and both have different dates. She lived in New Orleans, then St. Louis and finally ended up in Anniston Missouri. Believe she traveled to the United States with an aunt, storied told was she was an orphan. Know nothing else, not sure if this helps you any but thanks for replying. Good luck.
Debbie

Brier in Missouri mid 1800's

petersjoel — 2012-01-06 20:21:16Z

I have recently decided that my great grandfather, adopted by a Peters/Hulsey family in Madison County, Missouri probably between the 1840 census and the 1850 census is probably a Brier, along with his two sisters Martha Jane and Susan. The census-taker's penmanship was horrible, but my interpretation of his scribbling is "Brier". Any connections with anyone's data or families? William and his sisters were born between 1840 and 1847, probably in Missouri. My suspicion is that the parents died, possibly just after 1847.

Re: Brier

petersjoel — 2012-01-06 20:18:27Z

Where was she born? Any idea. I have recently decided that my great grandfather, adopted by a Peters/Hulsey family in Madison County, Missouri probably between the 1840 census and the 1850 census is probably a Brier, along with his two sisters Martha Jane and Susan. The census-taker's penmanship was horrible, but my interpretation of his scribbling is "Brier". Any connections?

Re: Brier - Briar - Breuer - Brayer - Breier - Jewish Hungarian to New York

sybrayer0461 — 2011-12-11 19:13:33Z

Michael Brayer was born in Feb 1870 in Hungary according to 1900 census information and emigrated about age 13 according to correspondence with a family member. He married 1st Millie (probably Emelie)about 1894 and they had children Florence b Oct 1896 (married Saul Lippman)and William Harold b Sep 1899 (married Pearl)in NYC. Adolph, Michael's brother, was living with them in 1900 at 230 E 86th St in Manhattan. Millie died suddenly and he married 2nd Ellie, who may have been a relative of Millie. Here is Millie's obituary "beloved wife of Michael and mother of William H and Mrs. Florence Lippman. sister of Mrs M.B. Ochs, Samuel, Louis, Isaac, and Henrietta Tichner, suddenly on Jan 18. Funeral services on Jan 20 at 2 pm at her late residence 276 Stratford Road Flatbush, Brooklyn. Interment Union Fields Cemetery"
Source: http://www.genealogybuff.com/nytimes/1929_jan_20.htm
I would like evidence that Michael and Adolph are related to the others you mention. Can you help with that? Thanks
Suzanne

Brier/Bryer

bishopnick1 — 2011-06-24 17:25:30Z

Hello all. I have been researching my mother's paternal line for some time and have made a lot of progress regarding Bryer/Brier in BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, England. If anyone else has been trying to make sense of the many similar first-names in the villages around Aylesbury (Nash, Thornborough, Winslow etc.) in the 19th century I would welcome to share! I have a number of Brier/Bryer family units who must be connected but I cannot see it!
Nick Bishop

Re: Damaris Brier md Amos Jefferson Osborne

soegrits — 2011-04-09 09:48:05Z

Please contact me via ancestry. thanks, Saranne O. Emerson

Re: Looking for info. on my Grandfather George Charles Brier, of New York

shoelisgrrl1 — 2011-03-05 03:37:14Z

Hello My Name is Cathy and I am the great great grand daughter of Barton Bigsby. This is what I know. George was born in 1890. He died in 1987. married Blanche Pamelia Bigsby Born:2 March 1902 Tully, NY Died 12 Jul 1987 in Auburn, Cayuga, NY They Had 11 Children. Frances, Dorothy, Irene, Shirley, Harold, Richard, Carliton, Frank, George, Charles, and Charlotte. I am still gathering my info together I may be able to find more.

Cathy

Re: Brier Ancestors in New Orleans, LA

PEhlers5777 — 2010-10-01 13:55:41Z

I am looking for the husband of Edith Ehlers. She lived in Biloxi, Mississippi until her death in the 1980s. She married a Mr. Briers sometimes after the 1930 U.S. Census. She was born about 1906 in Jackson CO., Mississippi.
I have no record of the marriage.
Edith's Social Security Index information says it was issued in Louisiana. I don't know if they lived in Louisiana for a time or not.
Can anyone help me? Please contact me at pehlers531@bellsouth.net. I don't get to the boards very often.

Re: Brier/Brear of Kirkburton and Rothwell, W. Yorks

brierv — 2010-08-10 19:13:34Z

hi I have a relative John Brear born circa 1791, married twice.Married Francis Horncliffe 1st
I thought he was born in Dewsbury. Has lots of connections with Almondbury & Kirkburton.
He had a son called Nathanial born 1811, who had a son called Henry born 1838 who had a son called Harry James born 1876 who is my grandfather.
John was Brear
Nathanial was Briar
Henry was Brier
I have verified they are the same family
I have lots of certificates etc
message me if you have a connection pls. Vikki

Louis Brier

Melissa85 — 2010-02-20 20:53:13Z

I looking any info Louis's Brier mother Louis died in Carver Mass. on Sep 28 1965

Re: Brier Ancestors in New Orleans, LA

RonisTrees — 2010-01-12 04:03:04Z

Same with me , pleas let me know Maximillian was my greatgrandfather also which would make us 1st cousinsI think...Vincent Joseph Brier was my Dad

Wendell Brier in 1915 photo

Not_A_Relative — 2009-10-12 18:52:38Z

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/indiana/16089/west-laf...

brier,cecil edgar

ronbrie — 2009-10-10 16:31:41Z

any info on cecil edgar brier- born 1919(england)died 1988 married to georgina may clark 1950's

Brier

kirklab7 — 2009-08-11 20:43:40Z

looking for any information on Elizabeth Brier 1845-1930

Abram Brier of Mooredge,Yorkshire

Bab_Gregg — 2009-07-10 19:10:25Z

I am looking for info on Abram Brier born 1819 in Mooredge,Yorkshire.
He married Eliza in 1873 and lived in Stalybridge,Cheshire.

Brier

sherita_461972 — 2009-05-22 03:52:54Z

I'm looking for information on my great grandmother's first husband, Lewis N. Brier. His parents are Michael and Annie (Klein) Brier. Lewis was born in Maple Grove, Saginaw County, MI. Michael and Annie are from Germany. Lewis married Viola Neff on April 17, 1917 in Chesaning, Saginaw County, MI. Would like to find when Lewis was born and when he died.

Looking for Brier-Breier-Brayer from Poland

sakadatz — 2009-03-31 01:26:30Z

Hello fellow Brier researchers,
I'm am hoping to fill in a lot of holes in my Brier line. Here's what I know...my great great grandfather was Daniel Brier, his wife Marianne Wetzel (dates unknown) Poland. Three known children...Julius Brier (1868-Radom,Poland)m. to Pauline Hauge,Wilhelm (Radom, Poland) and Katarina (1881, Radom,Poland)my great grandmother m. to Wilhelm Hunker. There is an 13 year age gap between Julius and Katarina, so I am assuming that there are more siblings somewhere. I also know that Daniel Brier had a sister Caroline (b.abt 1849)who married Martin Felske. Julius and Katarina both settled in Alberta, Canada. Caroline Felske's families settled mostly in Manitoba, Canada.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Shirley

brier

Melissa85 — 2009-03-18 01:31:00Z

are there any brier living in ireland

Re: Brier- Yorkshire

jstockwell2 — 2009-03-05 04:49:06Z

I am replying to your post because when I 'googled' the name 'John Richardson Stockwell', I received the following result:

"KENDAL - Message Boards Search - Ancestry.comBrier- Yorkshire, Posted on: 02 Apr 2002, by janette5. Surnames > Brier ... related to my grandfather John Richardson Stockwell who immigrated about 1907 ...
boards.ancestry.com/SearchResults"

My great-grandfather was John Richardson Stockwell, and he emigrated to Canada in 1907 from England (Ilkley or Bradford in Yorkshire) . My cousin,Alec, researching our ancestors and is in the process of establishing a web site (StockwellFamily Project.wetpaint.com) to accumulate information about our family history.

If we do indeed have a common ancestor, I would be very much interested in hearing from you.

God bless.

John Stockwell

BRIER Agnes 1881 1975

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2009-01-08 21:35:08Z

BRIER Agnes 1881 1975

I photographed this gravestone in the I O O F Cemetery, Section R , Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.
This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

BRIER Byron 1869 1923

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2009-01-08 21:34:57Z

BRIER Byron 1869 1923

I photographed this gravestone in the I O O F Cemetery, Section R , Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.
This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Brier - Briar - Breuer - Brayer - Breier - Jewish Hungarian to New York

karenbrier — 2008-12-19 14:22:27Z

I've researched my families tree in the US back to immigration beginning in the late 1880's. I am looking for any clues to their history in Hungary or Germany:
The older brothers are:
Michael Brier B. February 1870 married Millie, children Florence and Harold
Adolf Brayer B. May 1866
Mary Brier B. 1888
Geza Brier B. 1857. Geza married Lena around 1884? in Hungary (TiszaTarjan, possibly). Their children are:
Name Born Immigrated to New York:
Yola? 1885
Michael 1888 1905
Herman 1890 1905
Zoltan 1892 1905
Joseph 1893 1906
Fred 1896 1906
John 1903 1905

Fred married Teresa Gluck in 1928 in New York
Children Daniel and Marilyn.

Louis Brier

Melissa85 — 2008-11-27 02:21:21Z

Im looking for info on Louis Brier he change is name from Silva to Brier about 1914 Please email me if you have any info thank dagontale@yahoo.com

Looking for info. on my Grandfather George Charles Brier, of New York

LLockett9464 — 2008-05-13 22:51:20Z

He married a Blanche Bigsby. They lived in Tully, New York. I am having difficulty finding info. on him. He is deceased. HELP!!!!

Lola Brier of Indiana

belshouki — 2007-10-11 22:02:23Z

I am looking for the parents of Lola Brier(possibly spelled Brower) of Indiana. She married Walter L. Cooksey December 13, 1903 in Indiana and together they had six children: Mable, Paul, Medford, Arthur, Carl and Roseleen. Lola died April 6, 1954. I don't know anymore about her or who she is related to if anyone has ANY bit of information please let me know. Thanks.

obit fyi - Clifford P. BRIER, 1927 CA. - 2007 CA.

LorraineGilmer02 — 2007-10-01 20:47:49Z

not related - for your info only

Brier, Clifford P.

Clifford P. Brier passed away due to cancer September 25th at home in Reedsport, Oregon. Cliff had lived in Claremont, CA from 1957 to 2003. At his request, there is no service planned. His ashes will be spread on the Oregon coast. Cliff was born December 10, 1927 in Parris, CA, the third son of George Brier and Minerva Herrin. He graduated from Redlands High School in 1945. A veteran of the US Army (1946 and 1947), Cliff's service included overseeing a steam boiler in occupied Japan as a Water Supply Tech. Cliff and Norma I. Myers eloped and got married in Yuma, AZ on Nov. 21,1948. Norma preceded him in death September 1, 2004 at their home in Reedsport, OR. Cliff had a great passion for scouting. As Scoutmaster of Troop 407 in Claremont, CA, from 1962 to 1986 he mentored 54 young men to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award in 1972. The lives he touched as a Scouting volunteer are countless. He also volunteered in the Jaycees, Baldy View Chapter, Building Industry Association, Salmon Trout Enhancement Program and loved fishing and gardening. Cliff retired from Southern Calif. Edison in 1987 where he had worked for nearly 40 years. Survivors include 4 sons, Ferrell of OR, Larry of WA, Allen of CA, and Terry of OR, 8 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren and a brother Charles of CA. Contributions can be made in his name to Boy Scouts of America, San Gabriel Council, 3450 East Si erra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Please be sure to designate funds in his name to "camperships." This will ensure funds are directed to sending kids to camp. He will be greatly missed.
Published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on 9/30/2007.

Robert Milton Brier Obituary

snicker1111 — 2007-05-11 14:54:58Z

Mountain Democrat
Placerville, California
2 Oct 2002 Wednesday
page A-5

Robert Milton Brier

Cameron Park resident Milton Brier, 79, died Sept. 27 in Sacramento. he was born June 18, 1923 in North Hollywood.
Mr. Brier was a teacher in the Rialto Unified School District for 37 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Brier of Cameron Park; his daughters, Valerie Brier and Marie Morrissey; his stepson Stephen Hansen; his sister Virginia Brier; three grandchildren; and one great-grand child.
Services will be at 11 am, Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Miller Funeral Home in Folsom. Interment is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct 3 at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine.
Remembrances may be made to the Salvation Army.

Christine Brier

annderner34 — 2006-08-21 19:45:53Z

Searching for Christine Brier, from Sterling Township, Wayne Co, PA. Will was written July 8 1886....I hope you will be able to find her on earlier or later census or cemetery records

Re: James & Juliet Brier

wampeenanny — 2006-06-29 02:15:07Z

I AM RESEARCHING MRS. JOHN BRIER. I PURCHASED A QUILT IN PASADENA ON A VISIT TO CALIFORNIA LAST SUMMER. THERE IS A NOTATION SEWN TO THE QUILT SAYING" MADE BY MRS. JOHN BRIER. THIS QUILT IS OVER 50 YEARS OLD." THE NOTE IS OLD ITSELF. I AM JUST INTERESTED IN MRS. JOHN BRIER. THE ANTIQUE DEALER SAID IT WAS PURCHASED AT A SAN MATEO ESTATE SALE. MRS. BRIER WAS AN ATRISAN AND I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER.
THANK YOU

Brier Ancestors in New Orleans, LA

Bmoni2 — 2006-05-19 18:33:14Z

My great-grandfather was Maximillien Brier, born about 1881, married Ida Populus in 1904. I cannot find any records preceding him (e.g. parents, birth place, etc.) Most of my ancestors are from New Orleans, but I would like to know if the Brier's were immigrants from France. If anyone has any information re: Maximillien Brier PLEASE let me know.

Re: My Family Name

RebekahGenealogy — 2006-03-09 11:47:01Z

Lara,

Which William Wallace? The BRIER tree that I have is :

1 James Malcom Brier
+ Mary Carnahan Lodge
2 Elizabeth Brier
+ R. C. Gregory
2 Mary Brier
+ William Smyth
3 Robert Smyth
3 David Smyth
3 Jay J. Smyth
3 Louisa Smyth
3 William Smyth
2 Benjamin Lodge Brier
+ Evelina Clark
3 Herbert Lodge Brier
2 James Welch Brier
+ Juliet Wells
3 Columbas Brier
2 David Brier
2 John Brier
2 G. Augustus Brier
2 Louisa Gertrude Brier
+ Redman Davis Stephens
3 Mary Stephens
3 Louisa Stephens
3 Redman D. Stephens
2 Samuel Brier
2 William Wallace Brier
+ Elizabeth Ann Naylor
3 Elizabeth Brier
+ Mr. Trumbull
3 Mary Brier
+ Charles William Moores
4 Elizabeth Maria Moores
4 Charles Brier Moores
3 Caroline Brier
+ George Fredrick Schorr
4 Margaret Elizabeth Schorr
4 William Brier Schorr
4 George Fredrick Schorr
4 Berkley Kellogg Schorr
4 Carolyn Schorr
4 Katherine Naylor Schorr
3 William Wallace Brier
+ Helen M. Blake
4 Isabele Presbrey Brier
4 William Wallace Brier
4 Edward Blake Brier
4 Helen Naylor Brier
3 Louisa Brier
+ Howard Whittlesey Stratton
4 Elizabeth Brier Sratton
2 Christopher Columbas Brier

Do you know if the book is still in print?

Thanks,
Rebekah
RebekahCanada@hotmail.com

Re: My Family Name

zhivago10 — 2006-03-06 20:31:11Z

I have since gotten a lot more info than I had when I posted before and have much of the info you have. My connection goes back to Rev. WW Brier B 1821 and beyond to Scotland.

I don't believe the book is still in print and in fact, I think it was one of those available to immediate family sort of things? I think it was put together in the 50's??

Re: Wolf or Minnie Breier

zhivago10 — 2006-03-06 20:26:55Z

Our family is Scottish with an original name of McBrayer.

Re: Damaris Brier md Amos Jefferson Osborne

2006-02-20 16:29:38Z

Their granddaughter, Demaris Osborne was my great aunt. She married Lloyd Raymond Schneider, 01 May 1936, in Orofino, Clearwater, Idaho. Would be happy to trade info with you.

Marcel Briere (Brier) married Miss Valley in Canada....

kellyfranc61 — 2005-11-01 21:05:37Z

Marcel Briere married Miss Valley in Canada. He was born in Canada around 1812. They had two sons, Frank (12/1/1854) and George (?) and a daughter Anna (?). Miss Valley's first name may be Rosalie or Rosella. This is my brick wall...thanks for any help. Trying to find out ANY information on them.

obit: Viola M. (Brier) Webb of Indianapolis, IN (1917-2005)

lynn1972_1 — 2005-10-26 23:52:21Z

Viola M. Webb 88, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2005 at Greenwood Village. She was born on September 1, 1917 in Indianapolis to the late, William D. and Gertrude (Tomamichael) Brier. She married Henry Webb on February 15, 1941. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Palmer and Diane Heavin; one brother, William Joseph Brier; two grandchildren, Amy Lynn Wilczek and Andrew Joseph Palmer; and one great-granddaughter, Gretchen Wilczek. She graduated in 1936 from Southport High School. Mrs. Webb worked with her husband at Webb's Amoco Service as the bookkeeper. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. A service will be conducted on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel. Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ.

-Indianapolis, IN Star 26 oct 2005 - not a relative

Brier/Brear of Kirkburton and Rothwell, W. Yorks

juliegallagher1958 — 2005-10-21 19:30:20Z

My earliest Brier/Brear ancestor found so far (both spellings have been used) is John Brier/Brear, born c 1800 in Kirkburton, W. Yorks. Unable to find his birth/parents or any other Brier from Kirkburton. Any information or suggestions ?

BRIER HISTORY--IOWA

cbriar0517 — 2005-10-06 19:40:06Z

LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT JOHN BRIER--FROM PA.
SETTLED IN TALLY RAND, IA. CHILD--JOHN, ROY, CHARLES, AND 3 GIRLS NOT SURE OF NAMES. NAME SPELLING CHANGED ABOUT 1900 TO BRIAR.

Rev. B.B. Brier Missionary in Africa 1889-90

marycloutier_1 — 2005-06-30 14:40:24Z

I'm looking for information on Rev. B.B. Brier, who served as a Presbyterian missionary at the Batanga Mission in what is now Equatorial Guinea. He died there, and his widow returned to the US. Any information on this couple?

Brier

maljen142 — 2005-03-11 18:13:49Z

Searching for information regarding Charles Brier, Ellen Brier.
Ellen m John Drake. Ellen b in London 1927.

Brier

maljen142 — 2005-03-11 18:13:49Z

Searching for family of Ellen Brier,
Lydia Brier - father, grandparents, siblings.
Charles Brier father of Ellen.

Nora S. Brier, Died 1/12/1929, Sacramento Ca

sandrabordelon — 2005-01-31 01:51:44Z

MISS NORA S BRIER, BORN IN SUTTER FORT, IS CLAIMED BY DEATH

The third member of her family to pass away within the last four years, Miss Nora S. Brier was blaimed by death today at the family home, 1281 L Street. One brother, Bingham C. Brier, widely known court reporter, died in 1925, and another brother, Charles Baldwin Brier, died in April 1928.
Miss Brier was a member of a pioneer Sacramento family,
having been born at Sutter's Fort. Her parents, the late George and Jemima Brier, in her childhood acquired the house at 13th and L Streets where Miss Brier spent most of her life.
A sister, Mrs. Frank Hollister Veach, survives.
The burial will be in the family plot at City Cemetery.

Sacramento Bee, 1/12/1929

Nora S. Brier, Died 1/12/1929, Sacramento Ca

sandrabordelon — 2005-01-31 01:51:44Z

Damaris Brier md Amos Jefferson Osborne

2004-08-11 01:56:44Z

My Great grandparents: Amos Jefferson Osborne md Damaris Brier md in Ohio in 1850. Am searching for connections to her family. They are later found in Indiana, Oklahoma.

Brier- Yorkshire

janette5 — 2004-08-03 11:50:18Z

Looking for Thomas W. BRIER age given as 29 in the 1881 Census born Sowerby Bridge, York, Occ: Railway Stoker
Eliza (Ackroyd?)BRIER M 31 F Norland, York, England Rel: Wife
Sam BRIER 6 M Norland, York,
Fred BRIER 4 M Norland, York,
Ann E. BRIER 2 F Cloughhead Greetland, York, later BAKER or SAKER

Re: Brier Family - Leeds

janette5 — 2004-08-03 11:50:18Z

Hi Julie

My dad's mother was Martha (Kendall) Brier b. 1896 married Fred Brier in 1922.

Fred b. abt 1876, had a brother Sam, sister Annie E. (Secker?)
their family was Thomas William ,

Any connections
Janette