Brigman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Solomon Brigman of Buncombe NC/St. Claire AL - hanged for crime

BlancheMckay71 — 2009-10-28 18:43:11Z

Terri, another Brigman descendant sent your message to me and it was quite a shock to read. We are both from Solomon G. Brigman, son of this Solomon. Solomon G. is not in the estate names but he was born in 1815. A Benjamin is there who we have no record of unless he was a grandson. Isaac was born ca 1808. Catherine Holcombe married Diaclesian Holcombe,not Donelson Holcombe. We would like to read the magazine article but the URL is for magazine subscriptions. Do you know which specific magazine it was in? If you would like to contact me, my e-mail is bhmckay5743@juno.com

Re: Isaac Brigman

mhelenmh — 2009-03-12 20:35:11Z

You can ask for no better researcher on the Brigman line, probably, than Teri Brigman-England. She has reasearched for many, many years, traveling to obtain records, etc. If anyone can help you it will be she.

Re: Isaac Brigman

vlbaggott — 2009-03-12 14:33:03Z

Okay, I'm intrigued . . . where might one find this newly "lighted" information??? Have you, perhaps, created you own informative webpage/site? Do you have a family tree on Ancestry.com?

If you'd prefer to continue this conversation off the Board, is your Yahoo address still active?

One last question (for now), do you know Jerry Merritt? We're "double cousins" thru the Brigmans and the Wards. Since he's a Brigman researcher, I thought you might have crossed paths.

Re: Isaac Brigman

tbengland — 2009-03-11 17:26:05Z

Greetings:

Yes, I knew and corresponded frequently with Velvo Chaney in th 1980s. She was an astute researcher however, much much more information has come to light with which she was unfamiliar when she wrote her book.

Hope this helps...
Terri Brigman England

Re: Isaac Brigman

vlbaggott — 2009-03-11 13:42:01Z

Thank you for this information, Terri. I've found your name in several places while doing my Brigman research.

Are you familiar with the book, "Ancestors & Descendants of the Dearman-Deerman and Related Families" / by Velvo & Margaret Chaney, 1988? I believe that's where I found Mary Brigman hitched to Solomon Dearman and Fereby Dearman hitched to Isaac Brigman. "Fereby" seems to have been a popular name among the Dearman clan . . . many "Fereby" wives and daughters.

Thanks again. :-D

Re: Eli and Ura Samantha Elizabeth Harper Muse

sfaragher2 — 2009-03-10 18:01:52Z

Eli Muse was my great grandfather's step brother. I have information on Eli's family and also have pictures of Roma and her two sons, Robert and William. I would love to exchange information with you. Please contact me at sharonfaragher@gmail.com. Thanks.

Re: Isaac Brigman

tbengland — 2009-03-09 22:38:53Z

Actually, the Isaac Brigman who had the 1811 will was listed on the 1790 SC Census in Georgetown, but Fereby is not listed on the census. This Isaac was married to an Elizabeth before he ever married Fereby. There is no documented proof of Fereby's maiden name (unless you have it). The Isaac Brigman in Richmond county NC that you refer to were 2 additional Isaac Brigmans....there were 3 living at the same time.

Lisa James was correct that the Isaac Brigman with the 1811 will did have several sons who moved to IL around 1815. John, the oldest son and executor of his father's estate, did not manage the distribution of the will to the benefit of all the children. He left and took his brothers Isaac and Solomon with him. Solomon died around 1820 and Isaac died around 1835, both leaving no known issue.

Many Brigmans became respected Mormons, but this line is not one that is believed to be such.

Terri Brigman England

Re: Isaac Brigman

vlbaggott — 2009-03-09 21:43:59Z

If you printed off the will, you can see that one of the 2 executors of his will is his wife -- FEREBY DEARMAN BRIGMAN. Isaac and Fereby appear in the 1790 Federal Census for Richmond Cy, North Carolina AND in the 1800 Federal Census for Marlboro Cy, South Carolina. His will was filed in Marlboro Cy, South Carolina on 15 Jun 1811 and recorded on 03 Oct 1811.

Seems highly unlikely that MY Isaac Brigman is YOUR Isaac Brigman. Mine was pushing up daisies in Sep 1811 and I don't think even Mormons marry ghosts . . . could be wrong, tho.

Re: henrietta brigman m benjaman f reeves abt 1859 Alabama

vlbaggott — 2009-02-02 05:08:34Z

The 1850 US Census for Southern Division, Dale Cy, AL has a "Henryetta Bregman" and her sister, Amanda, living with their older sister, Ann J(ane) Brigman Matthews, and her family. All 3 girls are offspring of Moses (Sr.) & Nancy Shanks Brigman.

Re: Hill Co. Texas - Abbott Cemetery

tbengland — 2009-01-16 17:31:11Z

I believe I may have some information on this family. Please write me at tbengland AT yahoo DOT com.

Thanks,
Terri Brigman England
San Antonio, Texas

Hill Co. Texas - Abbott Cemetery

varcsix — 2009-01-16 15:34:22Z

I'm interested in this Brigman family. They've been very elusive on the Census records. I have letters written 1882-1925 about these various family members.

Lula Brigman was a school teacher and a schoolmate chum of my grandmother, Lydia Grimes.

Joshua is her brother -- not sure who the rest of these people are, but would love to share info.

BRIGMAN Allie Kate only date listed 02/10/1893 age 6 years old
BRIGMAN Joshua L. only date listed 2/22/1925 age 74 years old
(Brother)
BRIGMAN Lula L. only date listed 7/17/1923 age 63 years old (Sister)
BRIGMAN S.A. 07/14/1825 09/25/1891 wife of Reverend R.G. Brigman
BRIGMAN Sarah L. 04/21/1890 06/15/1893 daughter of G.H. and E.B.
Brigman

Re: William Brigman NC/SC

stormsurge — 2008-12-27 14:58:00Z

Hi,

My Robert was born May 22, 1898 in McColl, SC. He married Bertha Oxendine Clark. Bertha was born Dec. 20, 1896. Bertha was killed in 1951 in McColl. Robert Died April 5, 1956. I will gladly share details off list serve. Contact me at stormsurge at charter dot net.

Re: William Brigman NC/SC

pbrigman_1 — 2008-12-26 23:48:06Z

this is my husbands side of the family that i've been researching Robert was his great uncle...he was born in 1900s and died around 1950s and i'm thinking the were from either marlboro or red bluff. Tami the other lady posted here knows more about Robert himself she is married to Roberts great grandson i think ...lol anyway he had lots of children is my understanding and some were adopted by him. i think he later went on to marry a martha oxendine clark. Robert sister Susie is my husbands great grandmother. Robert and Susies' mother was Elizabeth Belle Hatcher married to William Brigman their father. If you need more info. I'll try to gather it this is just info off the top of my head hope it helps

Re: William Brigman NC/SC

bifbrigman — 2008-12-24 19:10:18Z

Tami

Do you have a birth date for your RObert or place/date4 of death?

I am searching for info on a Robert too

Thanks

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

rbbogirl — 2008-12-22 17:09:25Z

You are absolutely right. I keep saying Zepsy or Nepsy. I apologize for the error. It is correctly Nepsy. Forgive my error. Many thanks,

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

jgriffin138 — 2008-12-22 12:30:28Z

Donald,
Can you contact me directly regarding your GRIFFIN information?
Thanks
Jim Griffin
(jgriffin@md.metrocast.net)

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

jgriffin138 — 2008-12-22 12:25:23Z

Julie,
If you take William BRIGMAN back to the 1830 Anson Co. NC census (Page 101 Line 1) you will find John GRIFFIN on Line 2. I believe that the two persons identified on that line to be John and Nepsy BRIGMAN GRIFFIN. The parents of William S. GRIFFIN b. 29 Jun 1831 that you alluded to in your original note.

Looking for info on a Robert Taylor and Willaim H Brigman

bifbrigman — 2008-11-13 21:10:28Z

Robert Taylor born in Mississippi 1890 - 1901

Willaim is his father....

Any info would be greatly appreciated

henrietta brigman m benjaman f reeves abt 1859 Alabama

SEWTIME — 2008-11-11 01:01:00Z

Just received an Alabama certified copy of death certificate for Minnie Reeves b 1873 d 1951. It lists her parents as Benjamin F Reeves and Henrietta Brigman. Can anyone guide me to possible parents of Henrietta? I 'think' they may be Moses Brigman m Nancy Shanks. Any help is appreciated. Thank you

Re: DNA Project - obsolete e-mail address

jane_gilbert — 2008-03-06 03:51:12Z

Just an FYI...

There's a Brigman in the Family Tree DNA database with an obsolete e-mail address that's bouncing. If anyone belongs to the former pbrigman@hotmail.com e-mail address, you'll want to update your e-mail address in your Family Tree DNA profile.

Contact me if you need help.

Jane

Solomon Brigman of Buncombe NC/St. Claire AL - hanged for crime

tbengland — 2008-09-14 15:23:06Z

AL House Journal:

Monday, December 23, 1822.
Mr. Coleman present the petition of John turner, praying indemnity for expences [sic] incurred in apprehending and bringing to justice Solomon Brigman, and others, charged with counterfeiting; which was referred to the committee on Propositions and Grievances. http://www.legislature.state.al.us/misc/history/acts_and_jou...

Solomon Brigman was caught with the plates for making the counterfeit bills stuffed inside his chimney. He was found guilty and hanged for his crime in Shelbyville. The full story is located at: http://www.downhomemagazine.com/PDFs/Features/Alabama%20Coun...

Brigman, Solomon – 1823
Records of St. Claire AL, Pg 54
Inventory of Solomon BRIGMAN, 9/4/1823 (d 1823), excerpt: 2 quarter section lying in Range 4 East, TNSP 13, Sect 27, Southeast quarter and Northeast quarter, appraised at $1900?
Inventory of Solomon BRIGMAN, 3/10/1824
Estate of Solomon BRIGMAN, 7/9/1828, Circuit Court Record, children identified: Asa, Elizabeth Holcombe (m. Zadoc Holcombe), Catherine Holcombe (m. Donelson Holcombe), John (b ca 1813), Benjamin, Isaac (b ca 1815), Owen (b ca 1817), Lucretia (b ca 1819) (last 4 were minors in 1828)

Terri Brigman England

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

tbengland — 2008-09-04 23:55:36Z

I don't know too much about William Brigman after he moved to Anson, but I do know he lived in Richmond County before then. I have the following records in my notes.

1. This one shows who Margaret Brigman's father was:
1828: Richmond: Deed: NC, Book N, Page 92 John Mc D Shaw??? From Nancy Campbell and Others. Deed between William Brigman and Margaret his spouse, Nancy Campbell for Mary Hansel, Nepsy Sanders and Sarah Campbell Junior? Of the one part and John McD Shaw, $150, 100 a being granted to Colin Campbell deceased the 27 Nov 1793. Witness: Dill? McIntyre, Duncan McLaurin, Murdock Murphy, Peter Patterson, Archd C. Sinclair

2. This one indicates that William Brigman was the "son of Augustine Brigman's wife"...which is worded extremely strangely:
1825 NC: State vs. Wm. Beasley
[witnesses] Jesse Viner & Wm Brigman (son of Augustin Brigmans wife.)
Spring Term 1825
State of No Carolina
To the Sheriff of Richmond County Greeting
You are hereby Commanded to Summon Jesse Viner and Wm Brigman (son of Augustin Brigmans wife) and Delitha Woodle – personally to appear before the Judge of our Superior Court of Law to be held for the County of Richmond at Rockingham the Thursday after the 3d Monday of March next to give evidence in behalf of the state – in a Suit then and there pending where in the State & Delitha Woodle is plaintiff; and William Beasley is Defendant and this shall not be omitted under the penalty of Law. Witness B.H. Covington Clerk of the Law Court at office the 8h Monday of Sept 1824. B. H. Covington. (Transcribed from original at North Carolina Archives, Raleigh, Terri Brigman England.)

Augustine was the brother of Joshua Brigman who married Temperance Quick of Marlboro and moved to Walker County, Georgia in 1836. Joshua was born about 1780 and I believe (but can't prove) that Augustine was his older brother.

Augustine enjoyed knocking others in the head as shown by this record:

The State vs. Augustine Brigman and William Leviner, affray
John Crowson and James Terry: wit
State of North Carolina Richmond County
March Sessions 1803
The Jurors for the State upon their Oaths present that Augustine Brigman and William Leviner both late of the county of Richmond labourers on the 8th day of March AD 1803 with force and arms at the county of Richmond aforesaid in the public streets of Rockingham within said county in presence of divers good and peaceable citizens of this state did then and there commit an affray to the great terror and alarm of the said good and peaceable citizens of this State and against the peace and dignity of the State.
(Transcribed from original at North Carolina Archives, Raleigh, Terri Brigman England.)

Augustine and Joshua Brigman were the sons of Jacob Brigman as shown by the record below:

1836: Richmond:
Deed: Richmond: Page 414, 1836, DUNCAN MCNEILL? From JOSHUA BRIGMAN
“This Indenture made the thirteenth day of August 1833 between JOSHUA BRIGMAN of the County of R? and DUNCAN MACNEILL? Of same county…in consideration of three hundred and seventy five dollars to the JOSHUA BRIGMAN in hand paid…doth grant…a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Richmond…as followith. The first Tract lies on the North East side of Joe’s Creek…containing 100 acres being the one half of a 200 acre tract granted to JOSHUA BRIGMAN decd in the year 1779 and conveyed by his son AUGUSTUS BRIGMAN by deed to his Bro JOSHUA BRIGMAN the 21 day of Nov 1801 which deed was proved March Sessions? 1805 and recroded March 22, 1805 in the Register’s Office Book F, Page 385. The second Tract contains 4 ½ acres (illegible) corner? Of his old tract North of Joe’s Creek in ISAAC WILLIAMSON’s line and runs the ? of I WILLIAMSON’s ?…granted to said JOSHUA BRIGMAN the 12th of Dec? 1821 containing altogether one hundred and four & a half acres of land and all houses buildings…Signed JOSHUA BRIGMAN

And another couple of miscellaneous records:

1821: Richmond:
Deed: NC, Book L, Page 374, Nathaniel Gibson to Augustine Brigman
$600, 250a, southside of Little Beaverdam, granted May 31, 1816 by deed from John E. Graham. Witness George Wright, Isaac Williamson, recorded April term 1821

1828: Anson:
Grant: William Brigman, land grant No 2959, Anson, 227 acres surveyed 27 Feb 1828, Book 138, Entry 993, Page 346, Chain bearers Mathew and John Griffin, Joining Elisah Stack nd Joshua Walter, Grant Issued 15 March 1830…”supposed to be in Hollamons line?….to the state line?….

Hope you find this of interest...

Cheers,
Terri Brigman England

George Washington Brigman

CrystalKeller500 — 2008-11-03 04:26:21Z

Does anyone have info on George Washington Brigman born 1820-1840 in SC? He was married in 1866 to Martha Ann Neal born in NC. They had several children one of which is Joseph Syrus Brigman (my ggrandfather) I have been unable to confirm who George's Mom and Dad were. George shows up on someone's Family tree under John Washington Strong Brigman but I am pretty sure this is a mistake. He is not a child of JWSB. Any info would be much appreciated

Crystal Brigman Keller

Re: Need some History!

buschgrp — 2008-10-29 04:00:10Z

I am researching my branch of the Brigman family that also lived in Texas. Several are buried in the Wheeler, Texas cemetary. My Brigman family are:
Cora Carriker Brigman b.5/30/1868 d.8/17/1944; W.R. Brigman b.6/12/1856 d.5/12/1934
Gary Don Brigman b.7/24/1941 d.7/26/1941; Robert Pinkney Brigman b. 1886 d. 1923; Mildred Pearl Brigman b. 4/29/1900 d. 5/23/1937; and Jess Lee Brigman b. 5/25/1896 d. 6/13/1964

Re: Eli and Ura Samantha Elizabeth Harper Muse

buschgrp — 2008-10-29 03:24:08Z

Eli (b.1862 d.1926) and Ura Harper Muse (b.1871 d.1963) were my paternal great-grandparents. My grandmother was their daughter, Augusta Roma "Romie" Muse Brigman. She married Robert Pinkney Brigman (b.1886 d.1927). His parents were W.R. (b.1856 d.1934) and Cora Carriker Brigman (b.1868 d.1944). All but my grandmother are buried in the Wheeler, Texas cemetary. Granny had two sons, Robert and William (still living), who went to the Masonic Home and School in Fort Worth a few years after their father's death. I am sure they remember Ura; I also have some stories about her from Granny. I am seeking information about the Muse, Brigman, Carriker, and Harper families.

Re: Thomas Brigman-Revoluntionary Era

ElAJones — 2008-06-23 06:51:30Z

Greetings,
Very glad to get your email. Joshua does tie into the William Brigman line in Richmond Co. NC if memory serves me right. William and Thomas Brigman, Jr. of the Revolutionary Era were male relatives but most possibly and probably not brothers. They appear to have migrated from Bertie Co., NC in mid 1700's. settling clsoe to the SC/NC border on the Pee Dee River. They migrated with other family groups that also migrated from Bertie co., area.
Thomas Brigman, Sr. is the first male in that line that made his way from England to Barbados to VA.and finally to Bertie, N.C.
If you will email me at hroyn@bellsouth.net I will be glad and to try answer your questions and search in possily a good bit more depth. El--Jones

Re: William Brigman NC/SC

stormsurge — 2008-08-10 18:14:10Z

I do believe that our husbands are close cousins! Robert was my husband's grandfather. My father-in-law told me many stories. I tried to find this link before he passed, but I am still trying to get more information. Most of my info has been census records and family history.

You may not have much information about Robert because he was a malcontent. I will give you more information off list if you want to correspond.

I GREATLY appreciate the information you have listed. My email is stormsurge at charter dot net. I would love to have collateral information if you would like to share.

Tami

Re: William Brigman NC/SC

vbrigman79 — 2008-08-10 05:59:49Z

my husbands great grandfathers name i believe was William E Brigman born about 1861 died 3-17-1915 he married an Elizabeth Belle Hatcher born 5-10-1865 in Horry Co SC she died 3-29-1951 i only have two of her childrens names which is Susie Brigman born Oct 9 1869 and died Sept 4 1944 buried at Herbert Cemetary in Marlboro Co. SC. she is my husbands grandmother and Issac Tillman Brigman born 2-13-1890 Williams father was Issac R Brigman and mother was named Harriet. Elizabeth Belle Hatcher's father was Issac Hartley Hatcher born 1826 Richmond Co. NC and her mother was Naomi Cooper born about 1826 in Horry Co SC so far this is all I have besides the fact that I'm almost certain Elizabeth and her father Issac decended from the Waccamaw indian tribe in SC I believe we are talking about the same line let me know what you think!

Re: brigman

vbrigman79 — 2008-08-13 14:26:56Z

hi i've been doing research on my husbands family tree my husbands grandfather was julius alex brigman who had a brother william brigman that was born i SC though i believe he died in Fl. Their father was john Saunders and Susie brigman. Susie's father was William E. Brigman and mother Elizabth Belle Hatcher. William's father was Isaac R Beigman and mother Harriet. Do you think these are the people your looking for I have more info if so

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

vbrigman79 — 2008-08-07 05:41:15Z

i just started researching my husbands family his great grandmothers name was susie brigman and she had a son william brigman just wondering if you knew if margaret brigman's father had a daughter named susie. She later went on to marry a james saunders i believe but had a couple children who took the brigman name instead of the saunders she was from around dillon SC as far as I know.

Brigman/Christenbury marriage

GayeFrady51 — 2007-10-12 13:34:03Z

Fanny Christnebury d/o Daniel and Susan Christenbury married John Brigman in 1856 in Charlotte NC. I am looking for the parents of this John Brigman. I think these people lived in Mecklenburg County community named Ferrelltown. Baxter Brigman is in cemetery there. He is related somehow.

Thanks,
Gaye

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

donaldjordan358 — 2008-06-25 16:17:08Z

my family connects to the nepsy brigman that married john griffin. i have some information on that line.i have nepsie father as william brigman and mother margaret campbell,also brother john brigman living next door,i will share what i know.

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

donaldjordan358 — 2008-06-26 13:45:48Z

I do know nepsy married john griffin.they had the following children.William,Sarah,John,Lee,James P.,Margaret A.,Molsey E.,Ella M.,Mary.I do know that william and sarah both moved to Mississippi.william md.elizabeth parker,and sarah md.john mattox.margaret adaline md.william tadlock,molsey emmeline md.aaron plyler,ella menily md. harrison plyler,john md.martha doster,james p. md.elizabeth stacks.my family is from ella menily line,she and molsey married the plyler brothers.In research i found out that ella menily and family went to mississippi for a while because one of the children was born there. in a letter fron one of the descendants there they came back here because they ran out of drinking water.

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

donaldjordan358 — 2008-07-03 14:29:33Z

this illegimate child mettie brigman who married moree,they also had a couple of children who died young.do you know anything about the griffins i mentioned or any one who might.i wish i had more free time to do more research.my jordan family is complicated,my moree family ties in the deese family.i really had not searched anything after john and nepsie brigman and their children.

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

donaldjordan358 — 2008-06-26 16:05:34Z

I do have another brigman who married alexander maree,she is said to be the illegimate daughter of Martha Brigman she was born in 1880.I have not looked in to this because she married a moree which is my mothers maiden name.stay busy looking for moree connections that i have only made a notr of this brigman for now.

Re: Guy Arthur Brigman - William Harrison Brigman

bif148 — 2008-03-05 21:57:13Z

Hi there. I didn't realize you commented. Yes - my father served in the Air Force in Korea during that period.

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

rbbogirl — 2008-06-26 12:15:31Z

I am SO excited to talk with you. I have my family's ledger book from 1830-1890 and one from 1811-1831. In the oldest one, it referenced William Brigman. So, I knew that my John Arant b.1825 married Margaret Brigman b.1816. I felt that this earlier Brigman was her father. I also had all of her relatives in the second ledger: John Griffin, Nepsy or Zepsy, John Brigman (witness on John Arant's marriage license in 1846), and Robert Brigman buried beside Margret Brigman and John Arant at Zoar Methodist. Robert Brigman b.1825. I would LOVE to share information on this line. I went to the Union Co, courthouse records of deeds and was able to validate Margaret's Brigman and Nepsy's father as William Brigman. In the records, it has in 1846 that William Brigman is deeding land to his beloved grandson, William Griffin (John Brigman signs as witness). I would LOVE to know about how Robert Brigman ties into the Brigman family tree. His children are named after Margaret Brigman and Nepsy etc. I am so excited. My second ledger is online at http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~arantledger
PLEASE PLEASE email me direct at hmarshville@aol.com. Can't wait to talk to someone on this line. The last fellow that I talked with lived in Mississippi or some other southern side where the family migrated to.
I was hoping that someone had a family bible and could relate some information on my John Arant's parents. I know his line back to 1733 but can not correct peg his correct parents.
Also, in his ledger, he writes the birth of another family member. I think that it is a member of the Arant side, not the Brigman side. He writes Nancy Carpenter Feb 1829. The Carpenter family says that she disapeared. So, I fear that she died. William Griffin and Nancy Carpenter's birthdates along with Margaret Brigman's birthdate are the only birthdates mentioned in the ledger.

Sincerely,
Julie

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

rbbogirl — 2008-06-26 14:08:37Z

That is so amazing. I hope you that you will look at all of those people that you mentioned in my family ledger. You will find many of them. I am so excited. How thrilling!!! That is exactly what I was looking for. I hope that you will cut/paste that information onto my ledger guest book page.
Also, Margaret Brigman b.1816, sister of Nepsy Brigman Griffin, married John Arant b.1825. Margaret Brigman had a son out of wedlock years prior to marrying John Arant. In fact, that illegimate daughter was close in age to John Arant. Margaret Brigman named this child, Margaret Emmeline. If I recall correctly, this child married John W Threatt and is also buried at Zoar Methodist church on the NC/SC stateline. I grew on John Arant's homeplace and where all these people lived.
You will find John Griffin in the ledger in a list of congregation members around 1861-1866.

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

rbbogirl — 2008-06-26 18:33:29Z

Yes, I know of this illegimate person. I had a connection on that line who said that the woman is buried in Marshville Cemetery which is down the road from my home. Amazing since I too came from the area on the other side of the county. The lady was researching the Brigman and Robert Brigman particularly. She said that some of the Brigmans had autism or some type of hereditary disease. Her own children had it. John Arant who married Margaret Brigman lost two children under the age of 4 and 5 years of age. I wondered why and if it was due to this genetic disease that she mentioend. She said that the children usually die under 5 years of age. John Arant remarried after Margaret Brigman's death to Nancy Isabelle Neal and had four healthy children with her.

Jluie

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

rbbogirl — 2008-08-07 13:27:05Z

I can not say. You see, my ancestor, John Arant b.1825, married Margaret Brigman. When she died, he married Nancy Isabelle Neal. I descend from his second marriage. I only researched Brigman to find some connection to my John Arant. It was said that he stay with the Brigman's for a time and married one of the girls. I could not understand why he stayed with them for a time since he had Arant members around him.
Margaret Brigman's father was William Brigman, Sr. of Anson Co, NC prior to 1842 formation of Union Co, NC. His wife was Margaret Campbell.
As to the Brigman girls, well, I have two examples of Brigmans in this line having children out of wedlock. Margaret Brigman b.1816 who married my John Arant b.1825 already had a child when she married John Arant. Her name was Margaret Emmeline Brigman, but later in life, she took John Arant's last name. She was illegimate. She was almost the same age as John Arant when he married her mother.
Another was a daughter of Robert Brigman, another family member of Margaret Brigman's. She had a child out of wedlock and moved to Marshville, NC where she is buried. I believe she married a Moree.

Now, to answer your question. William Brigman, Sr. of Anson Co, NC appears there from the early census. Variations on name: Bregmean, Bregmin, Brigmean, Bregmen.
He had a son called William Brigman, Jr. His grandchildren were also named in his honor. Zepsy Brigman married John Griffin of Union Co, NC and named a son William Griffin. This is what I found in Union Co, NC deeds. William Brigman is leaving some land to William Griffin, his beloved grandson.
I would say that you have some connection to William Brigman, but there may also be some illegimatacy in children OR Susie was married to a Brigman and then married the Saunders. Check NC and SC for any William Brigman. I believe that there is one in Marion, Dillion, or Union Co, SC. Maybe one different from my William Brigman of Anson Co, NC. Good hunting

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

rbbogirl — 2008-09-05 22:39:38Z

1828: Anson:
Grant: William Brigman, land grant No 2959, Anson, 227 acres surveyed 27 Feb 1828, Book 138, Entry 993, Page 346, Chain bearers Mathew and John Griffin, Joining Elisah Stack nd Joshua Walter, Grant Issued 15 March 1830…”supposed to be in Hollamons line?….to the state

Where did you find this entry? Anson Co Courthouse? Raleigh? Yes, these people lived on the stateline of NC/SC in formerly Anson Co, NC. After 1842 formation of Union Co, they are found in Union Co instead of Anson Co. I have John Arant's congregation lists of church members, etc. I also want you to know that Robert Brigman is buried beside Margaret Brigman Arant at Zoar Methodist on the stateline of NC/SC. How is Robert Brigman tied into them? Evidently family but where was he before 1850 census of Chesterfield Co, Sc. Why was he with Mary Threatt. The Threatt are tied into them somehow. Margaret Brigman had an illegimate daughter, Margaret "Emmeline". John Arant was not the father, physically impossible due to his age and wife's. She was much older than he. Also, we know. Anyway, Emmeline took John Arant's name after many years. She married John W. Threatt also buried at Zoar Methodist. That family knew her as Emmeline Arant, BUT she was not. John Arant left everything to his biological child with Margaret Brigman...Nancy Isabelle Arant Starnes, wife of Babel Alexander Starnes of Union Co., NC. Some called her Belle Starnes. Anything that was belonging to Margaret would have been solely hers, photos, bibles. John Arant had a family bible with Margaret Brigman which went to their daughter. When John Arant remarried Nancy Isabelle Neal (different person than daughter), they began a new bible. Nancy Isabelle Neal was born in 1846. I descend from her and John Arant's union.

Descendents of Nancy Isabelle Arant Starnes, daughter of Margaret Brigman, are still in Union Co, NC today. Baxter Starnes, public accountant in Monroe, NC is of that line. Also, FYI, Nancy Isabelle "Sissy Belle" Arant Starnes is buried on Starnes Cemetery church road in Union Co, NC near Hwy 207 and the stateline....near Trinity Methodist Church.

I am curious about your William Brigman. More later,
Julie

Re: William Brigman...a father of Margaret Brigman, wife of John Arant and Zepsy Brigman, wife of John Griffin.

rbbogirl — 2008-09-05 19:55:32Z

Bless you! Bless you! I am more than excited to talk to you. How wonderful to finally find someone on this line. I did have someone email me this year that Margaret Brigman Arant b.1816 to John Arant was the daughter of Margaret Campbell and William Brigman, Sr. of Anson. I proved the relationship to William Brigman, Sr. b/c of a deed in Union Co, NC courthouse where he is named grandfather of Nepsy Brigman's (sister of Margaret Brigman Arant)son, William Griffin. William Brigman, Sr. leaves land to his beloved grandchild with John Brigman, a witness. John Brigman is also on file as bondsman to Margaret Brigman Arant's marriage to John Arant b.1825. John Brigman is a brother I assumed. I think that I am correct.
This marriage license original is kept in the new Union Co Courthouse, NC between John Arant and Margaret Brigman and John Brigman, bondsman. They married in 1846. I assumed that her father died before 1846 b/c John Brigman signed for her. I think that I am correct. Additionally, there is another member of this family that you must know. Robert Brigman who appears in Chesterfield Co, SC in 1850 leaving with Mary Threatt, an old lady. Robert Brigman is bondsman on Nepsy Brigman's license of marriage to John Griffin. You will find John Griffin near William Brigman, Sr. in census reports. Margaret Brigman and John Brigman and Robert Brigman all attended Zoar Methodist church on the NC/SC stateline of Chesterfield Co, SC and Union Co, SC. This area is where William Brigman, Sr. lived.

I am very excited by your last entry. You see, I have studied William Brigman, Sr. closely b/c my John Arant's parents are illusive. He descends from Peter Arant b.1749, revolutionary war veteran of Anson Co, NC and later Chesterfield Co, SC. The family is well researched but John's correct parents are illusive. John Arant b.1825 has two surviving grandchildren. YES, grandchildren. He remarried after wife Brigman died in 1876. It is clearly said that John Arant stayed with the Brigman's for a time and married one of the Brigman girls. So, I could not understand why an Arant w/ family members living all around would stay w/ a Brigman. Now, I think that I understand.

I have two ledgers. Check the later one of John Arant and Elijah ARant 1831-1890 at http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~arantledger. The early one is from 1811-1831. That ledger is of Aaron Arant b.1786. Aaron Arant's went to KY in 1831, but I have copies of his ledger. Aaron Arant mentions William Brigman in the ledger. Aaron was a keeper of the peace, justice of the peace and surveyor with Philip Arant. I suspected that this William Brigman was father of Margaret b/c otherwise how would John Arant and Margaret meet each other. I proved correct at Union Co courthouse w/deeds.

Now, your last entry on Walters and Elijah Stack. GREAT work. I found in Union Co, deeds that William Brigman land bordered Joshua Walters of Anson Co and Stack. Now, in the ledger, JOhn Arant comes to the merchant store with Philip Walters and Joshua Walters. Also, Joshua Walters (man same age as William Brigman, SR.)signs for credit for Richard Arant b.1817, JOhn Arant's brother. Also, Joshua Walters also has John Arant sign as his witness on selling of land in Union Co. I suspect that John Arant lived with Joshua Walters b/c in 1850 census, a Nancy Watters/Walters is living with Richard Arant b.1817 in Chesterfield Co, SC. I think that JOhn Arant and Richard lives w/Walters who were family of some sort. Next door, William Brigman lived. This land was where I grew up. We are talking about from Hwy 601 and Lanes Creek (fire dept there) running down Landsford Road to Hwy 207/Wolf Pond Rd. These people and their descendents still live there. MOre later, Must talk hmarshville@aol.com

Julie Please let's talk more about Robert Brigman and other connections

Re: Thomas Brigman-Revoluntionary Era

tess2008 — 2008-06-23 06:00:24Z

Hello All

My grandfather was Joseph Claude Brigman b. Richmond Co. 07/05/1915 d. 01/03/1998 (m. Margaret Isabelle Long), son of Joseph Wilson Brigman b. Chesterfield 02/13/1894 d. 01/21/1972 (m. Rosetta Smith), son of Joshua W.? Brigman b. Marlboro abt 1859. d. ???(m. ???) This is all I know and would love to go back farther. I was in contact with a Brigman researcher several years ago who shared the England/Barbados connection with me. I don't have any info at all on the German connection but have heard about it. Would love to learn more and try to trace back further. I do have some oral history from my Grandpa but haven't been able to validate any of it yet.
Thanks

Re: Brigmans of NC-- Is anybody related to these Brigmans??

jobrigman — 2008-04-13 02:56:41Z

Hi Lynne, I just started researching my family and found your post. My name is JoAnn Brigman, my Dad was Joe Neely Brigman. Rita is my younger sister. Ella Mae was my grandmother. She died in 1954. I may have some info on the Matthews side that would be useful. Along with Ella Mae, 5 or 6 of the Matthews family were buried in the cemetary @ Providence Presbyterian Church in Mecklenburg County. If you pull up mecklenburg cemeteries on line, they actually show the names and dates of the people buried there. I will be glad to share any info with you that I have, just let me know if you get this. jobrigman@aol.com

Re: Brigman Lawrence County Ill

dabrigman_1 — 2008-09-09 23:31:10Z

I know who this John Brigman is, but your query is so old I'm not sure my message would reach you. Could you please respond to this message and let me know you're still there?

Thanks,
Terri Brigman England

Re: Guy Arthur Brigman - William Harrison Brigman

GerrieMarie — 2008-04-23 00:00:24Z

I believe there were actually 13 brothers an sisters. I am the daughter of one of the sons.

Their Parents... Bertha and William Harrison Brigman

Sons... Guy, Gerald, Charles, William, ?

Daughters... Dottie. Nancy (Janey), Jean, (Sue)Pat, Anita, and Marie

Bertha's sister was Beulah and her husband is Quintman (nickname Pitt)

Gerald David (Jerry aka Cooter) has 2 daughters... myself, Gerrie Marie (Lil Gerrie) and Jessie Odessa(Born after his death in 1984)

Guy has one son that I'm aware of.. Guy Jr

Charles aka Charlie has 4 children I believe and I have just recently found out he lives in St. Mary, Mo., yet I haven't spoke to him personally.

Jean has at least one son name Tommy..

Pat has a daughter named Stephanie.. and others I believe but I don't know their names.

Janey has 2 children, married Troy Hartle and lived in Bernie, Mo. I believe. At least at my last information on them. A son named Dustin a daughter that I can't remember the name of.(Carrie perhaps?)

Any other informtaion eludes me at the moment.. just thought I would respond with what I know. Some of this may be a little off.. I'm actually going off of a 24 year old memory here.

I have been looking for my family as well... anyone who remembers me or cares to find me.. After my dad's death I lost contact with every one of them.

Re: Guy Arthur Brigman - William Harrison Brigman

GerrieMarie — 2008-04-22 23:42:56Z

Anyone care to find me? LOL! Lil Gerrie here! Is this who I think it is? I have a lil information... not much.

Re: Brigmans of NC-- Is anybody related to these Brigmans??

NecieK — 2008-11-07 03:38:21Z

Hi Lynne
A few years ago you and I communicated about Joe Neely. Joe was my grandfather's half brother. He was Robert Brigman and his Dad was Joseph Syrus Brigman. I was wondering if you have any information on Joseph's grandfather. His Dad was George Washington Brigman born in SC. I can't seem to comfirm who George's Dad was. I thought that maybe you may have found out something else. Also you mentioned that you have a picture of Joe Neely....any chance that you could email it to me?? My email is.... crystal0954@netzero.net

Looking for decendants of A.E. Brigman married to James T/J Robinson from Dale Co. Al.

jodad1911 — 2008-04-08 03:18:44Z

I am looking for the decendants of A.E. Brigman married to James T/J Robinson in Dale Co. Alabama.

I would like to know if they had children and what years they were married.

Was she a first, second or third wife?

Please click on my id and email me.

Thanks

Re: Brigmans of NC-- Is anybody related to these Brigmans??

mslynne13 — 2008-04-18 14:51:00Z

Hello Jo,
Thank you for replying to my message...So my Great Uncle Joe is your dad, well he is my dad's uncle. Calvin McGowan is my dad, my mother is Jackie Melton McGowan, they were divorced in 1961. My sister has a picture of Uncle Joe, Aunt Jean and Calvin (my dad), she said its is in great shape.
Yes, I would grateful for any info. on the Matthews. I look forward to hearing from you soon. My e-mail addy is mslynne13@hotmail.com
Thanks, Lynne