This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kdF.2ACIB/405 Message Board Post: Hi I am interested in Bransons from the UK, My own BRANSONS come from SAWTRY in HUNTINGDONSHIRE, with branches in HEMEL HEMPSTEAD and NEWPORT PAGNELL All of my tree is online, and its heres the url if you fancy a peek http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/c/o/Karen-Scott-cambs/index.html Just click on the surname list and find Branson and that should be ok Karen Peterborough UK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRANSON JONES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kdF.2ACIB/345.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I've also accumulated quite a bit on the Branson's as I am a ggggg grandson of Eli & Keziah through their daughter Mary, who married Peter Jones. Willing to share my branch with others. The Jones moved to Ohio, then to Rush Co. Indiana, and many of them settled in DeWitt Co. Ill where several of the other Branson families ended up. One of the great problems here I've found is the incredible number of Eli's and Levi's! I'm very aware of all the Loyalist history on Eli, and found it quite interesting that there is a software game out there (Revolutionary War game) that Eli Branson is a part of, dressed in his red uniform! which according to some sources he was the only American who did so. John

As of today, we have 106 list members (no change from last month). Visit the BRANSON Most Wanted Web Site at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Visit the Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family family at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Post your BRANSON line! -- Yvonne Bowers (Liner BRANSON b. 1790 KY) Listmom-Webmom BRANSON Mailing List BRANSON Most Wanted http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas L. BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY Family File: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM

At 4:00 AM -0600 7/24/05, BRANSON-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: >X-Message: #2 >Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 23:57:00 EDT >From: JANLWH@aol.com >To: BRANSON-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <1e8.3fb2c182.30146b8c@aol.com> >Subject: RE: Updated Branson Day file >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > >Hi Yvonne, > I checked out you updated Branson and learned something new. I am >descended from Catherine Branson who married Patrick Wiley. They >had several sons >and a daughter or 2. The sons had unusual names and I always wonder why >they named them these. They were Wilkerson (my 3rd ggf), Washburn and Willis. > I know that Catherine Branson was the daughter of Amos Branson and >Hannah Timmons and I see that her brother was Liner "Willis" >Branson. Now I know >where she got the name Willis. I am wondering if the family called Liner >Willis, Willis rather that Liner? > From Wilkerson Wiley's Will, I found out that he was called Wilkey or >Red which tells me that he had red hair. > Interesting facts that one doesn't find too often. > I recently found the graves of Wilkerson Wiley, his wife Hannah Eliz. >Trusty-Wiley, a son, his wife and child and another adult daughter >that died at >20 yrs. old. There is a very old stone that is no longer legible and I >believe that it is that of Catherine Branson-Wiley who lived with >Wilkerson as an >elderly widow. The tiny cemetery is on a lovely treed hill on the old >Wilkerson Wiley in Webster County, KY and now on a private farm. > Interesting facts that one doesn't find too often. > >Janet H. Hi, Janet. I'm still waiting for the update on Catherine and Patrick. I think you're putting it together still so we aren't (yet) showing any children for the couple. Liner is my 4ggf and I've seen his name in records as Liner, Lionel and Siner. I don't recall seeing him referred to as Willis but he did name one of his sons Amos Willis. If you took digital photos of the cemetery or the headstones, we'd love to have them! Your cousin, Yvonne -- Yvonne Bowers (Looking for Liner BRANSON b. 1790 KY) BRANSON Mailing List BRANSON Most Wanted http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas L. BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY Family File: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM

Hi Yvonne, I checked out you updated Branson and learned something new. I am descended from Catherine Branson who married Patrick Wiley. They had several sons and a daughter or 2. The sons had unusual names and I always wonder why they named them these. They were Wilkerson (my 3rd ggf), Washburn and Willis. I know that Catherine Branson was the daughter of Amos Branson and Hannah Timmons and I see that her brother was Liner "Willis" Branson. Now I know where she got the name Willis. I am wondering if the family called Liner Willis, Willis rather that Liner? From Wilkerson Wiley's Will, I found out that he was called Wilkey or Red which tells me that he had red hair. Interesting facts that one doesn't find too often. I recently found the graves of Wilkerson Wiley, his wife Hannah Eliz. Trusty-Wiley, a son, his wife and child and another adult daughter that died at 20 yrs. old. There is a very old stone that is no longer legible and I believe that it is that of Catherine Branson-Wiley who lived with Wilkerson as an elderly widow. The tiny cemetery is on a lovely treed hill on the old Wilkerson Wiley in Webster County, KY and now on a private farm. Interesting facts that one doesn't find too often. Janet H. _Amos BRANSON_ (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/PS01/PS01_100.HTM) _Hannah TIMMONS_ (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/PS02/PS02_235.HTM) > _Liner Willis BRANSON_ (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC01/WC01_420.HTM) < _Catherine BRANSON_ (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC01/WC01_461.HTM) _Sally BRANSON_ (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC01/WC01_462.HTM) _Rachel BRANSON_ (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC01/WC01_463.HTM) _Baylos BRANSON_ (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC02/WC02_364.HTM)

The Thomas L. BRANSON & Elizabeth DAY family family website has been updated. There are over 1,800 entries. Please remember, it's a work-in-progress meant for leads and clues and all information must be further verified and documented. Thanks to Dave Smeds for additional information on the John Sevier BRANSON line (especially those who emigrated to Hornitos, CA. during the Gold Rush). We are still looking for additional info on Thomas->Lionel "Lindell"->Lionel->Amos. (This is my line - my 4ggf Liner was possibly the s/o Amos). ANY help appreciated. Please visit: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM As always, any comments or corrections are most welcome mailto:ybowers@comcast.net -- Yvonne Bowers (Looking for Liner BRANSON b. 1790 KY) BRANSON Mailing List BRANSON Most Wanted http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas L. BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY Family File: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Green, Branson, Kendall Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kdF.2ACIB/404 Message Board Post: looking for a Nola Grutude Branson born in Oklahoma married steven william Kendall. lived in mt grove missouri.and a missing sister zepha branson b. feb 24,1887 she married IKE green. if any information please contact me by email. thanks Carol

William Branson and Margaret Wood also had children: Charles Branson Rebecca Susan Branson

William J. or G. Branson b.1833 Rockcastle Co, KY / Margaret Ann Wood James Garrett Branson b. 1859 Laurel Co, KY / Sarah Catherine Dees Charles Henry Branson b. 1884 London, Laurel Co, KY / Julia Alice Nicholson Florence Florene Branson b. 1916 Sayre, Beckham Co, OK / 1. Warren Ely, 2. Tom Crawford June Crawford (me) In a message dated 7/1/2005 9:35:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, ybowers@comcast.net writes: > Post your BRANSON line! >

As of today, we have 106 list members (lost 5 from last month). Visit the BRANSON Most Wanted Web Site at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Visit the Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family family at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Post your BRANSON line! -- Yvonne Bowers (Looking for Liner BRANSON b. 1790 KY) Listmom-Webmom BRANSON Mailing List BRANSON Most Wanted http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas L. BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY Family File: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/42.142.2.2.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I just read your message. Chester Goley Branson was my husband, William Patrick Branson's grandfather. My husband's dad was James Branson son of Chester. Chester was one of 10 children according to my information that William and Mary had. I have that three of them were half siblings. My husband's parents are buried in the family cemetary in Beattyville. there are quite a few Branson's up there on that mountain. Who are your parents? Are you going to see Aunt Ruth?? Email me. Rose Branson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/42.142.2.2.1.2 Message Board Post: Mary Elizabeth Smyth and William Henry Branson were my husband, William Patrick Branson's great grandparents. Chester Goley Branson was his grandfather. James Branson was his father. According to my information, William and Mary had 10 children. My husband's brothers, Charles Christopher Branson and James McKinley Branson could tell you more about the family history. Email us and I will also try to find out what I can for you and give you our phone number since you all are cousins. Rose

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/42.142.2.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Judy, I do have information on Anna and Elsie but I don't have that with me right now so I'll post that at a later time. The Branson cemetery in beattyville is the sight of the original homestead that was established by william henry and mary elizabeth. I found out from my great aunt lois (chester daughter and my grandpas sister) that william henry and mary elizabeeth are from virginia and they are both burried in the branson cemetery next to my great grandma elvira. The property that the cemetery is located on is now owned by my grandpa (paul branson - chester's son). My aunt lois also informed that her nephew charlie is coming for dinner on thursday night and his wife has done our family tree and has it pretty much complete, from what I understand. I'm still figuring out who Robert and Richard are. I think I have those names jotted down somewhere. I'll let you know if I do. I was also wondering if you were Loretta or Linda's daughter? I hope this helps. I'll post more about anna and elsie later. If there's anything else you need let me know. ;) ~Katrina

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/42.142.2.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I also seem to have ran into a brick wall on William Henry and Mary Elizabeth. I have one uncle still living and he doesn't even remember other brothers and sisters, except for Chester, who they visted a lot. I have several Bransons that I'm not exactly sure how they fit. My grandfather, born August 30, l889, had moved to Breathitt County in 1910 when he married my grandmother, Ida Belle Frazier, b.September 30, 1891, he lived with them, but there was also a Robert and a Richard Branson that lived with them. They where younger than my grandfather, one being around 18, the other around 20. Not sure but may have been cousins, my uncle doesn't remember who they where. Would you happen to know about Elsie and Anna Branson? I did find that there was a Branson cemetery in Beatyville, but have not been down there yet. I probably should plan a trip there to. I appreciate any information you can share with me. Would the great aunt your going to visit be a Branson to? Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/42.142.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hey Judy, I just saw your post. Chester is my great grandfather and I've been researching the family like no other. At the end of July my mother and I are taking a trip to Kentucky to to see my grandpa and my great aunt. Hopefully I can learn as much from them as possible. I'm also going to the original family homestead where the family cemetery is located to collect some names that will help further my search. I also want to see what beattyville records I can get a hold of. Im stuck at william henry and mary elizabeth. Do you know if they're from kentucky because I think I saw that they may have been from Virginia? Let me know what information you would like or need and maybe I can help. ;) ~Katrina

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/42.142.2.2.1 Message Board Post: I've been watching hoping to see someone respond to this, but haven't seen any responses. My Grandfather was Charles William Branson, his mother, my Great Grandmother was named Mary Elizabeth Smith/Smyth Branson, married to William Henry Branson. His younger brothers name was Chester. They where from Beattyville, Ky. If anyone has any information on these two, I would also greatly appreciate it. Judy

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Does anyone have any info on Jonathan Branson, living in Pittsylvania Co. VA around 1800. Children known to me are: William Burwell, d Fayette Co. IL 1866 (m. Mary Ann Pryor, 1 son Thomas W.) (our line) He went by Burwell. Elizabeth Branson d. 1906, Fayette Co. IL, m. George Pryor, several children) Suzanna Branson, d. Uk, m. John Bullington; Daniel Branson, d. 1856 Fayette Co. IL, m. Cynthia Godsey, Pitt. Co. VA 1 son James H., 2 daughters There were 8 children according to Eliz.'s obit. I have info that I'd be glad to share. Thanks Janet Branson

Thought it is time I post my Burgess Line again. BURGESS: My great grandmother was Nancy Melinda Burgess b. 11 Nov 1862 Crocker, Pulaski County, Missouri, died 5 Aug 1939, Quinton, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, m. Edmond Spearman Shelton b. 8 Jan 1859, d. 1 May, 1910, Mounds, Oklahoma. Nancy Melinda Burgess daughter of William Henry Burgess, b. 29 Aug 1841 Gasconade County, Missouri, d. 21 Jan 1918, Miller County, Missouri, m. Sarah Elizabeth Martin. William Henry Burgess' father was Joseph Madison (Matson) Burgess, born 1812, Tennessee, d. 25 Nov. 1854, Gasconade, Missouri, m. Nancy Branson, b. 1812, Tennessee, died in 1863, Crocker, Pulaski County, Missouri. BRANSON Nancy Branson's father was Andrew Daniel Branson, married Phariby Cox. Andrew Daniel Branson's father was Jarred E. Branson, married Sararh Shockley. MARTIN: Sarah Elizabeth Martin's father was Charles D. Martin, married Malinda SHELTON Edmond Spearman Shelton's father was Thomas Sterling Shelton, b. 16 Feb 1822McMinn Co., Tennessee, died 8 Jan 1859, Toscumbia, Miller County, Missouri, m. Elizabeth (Bessie) Canzada Wright b 5 Nov 1827 McMinn County, Tennessee, died 6 Sep 1919, Iberia, Miller County, Missouri. Thomas Sterling Shelton's father was William M. Shelton, married Nancy Spearman. WRIGHT: Elizabeth Canzada Wright's father was William Wright, married Tabitha Martin. Here is some information I got from another Wright/Shelton researcher. I'm sure confused about the half brother Charles D. Martin--were there two Charles D. Martin's? "IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH CANZADA SHELTON: ELIZABETH C. WRIGHT SHELTON DIED AT THE HOME OF HER DAUGHTER, Mrs. John Ferguson, in Iberia, on the 6th day of Sept., 1919. Grandma Shelton was born in McMinn Co., Tennessee on the 15th day of Nov. 1827 where she was married to Thomas S. Shelton. After the birth of their second child they emigrated to Missouri and settled on the Big TavernCreek. Thomas S. Shelton died at the Old McCarty Hotel in Tuscumbia on the 8th day of Jan., 1859. He was on his way to the land office at Warsaw to enter some land which was entered after the war by his son-in-law, John Ferguson. The children born to them were as follows: Elvira Jane Comstock, born in Tenn., now deceased; Dorcas C. Ferguson born in Tenn., with whom she lived for many years and whose home she died,; Marth A. Burgess, born in Mo., now living at Mounds, (kla.; John M. Shelton born in Mo., living in Pulaski County; Josephone A. Shelton, now deceased; William R. Shelton, living in Texas County; Lucy M. Davison, lving at Pilot Point, Texas; Charles T. Shelton, of St. Louis, and Edmond S. Shelton, deceased. Grandma Shelton has one living sister, Louisa Griffen, who was at the funeral. Her brother, William R. Wright and half brother, Charles D. Martin, have long since gone to rest. Grandma has been a mamber of the Christian Church for many years. Before her death she requested that Rev. Miller of the M. E. church, say a few words at her burial, which was done. She was laid to rest in the Madden Cemetery. Rev Miller feelingly spoke of the sincere and faithful christian virtue of the deceased. A large number of people from Iberia attended the funeral. God in his infinite wisdom has called another spirit home. Death in life to those who serve the Lord. Yet, now solemn is death. Rec: From Ralph Duncan 3rd Nov. 1990 Trip to Mo. with R. E. & Jo Shelton, Jay Fisher & Bonnie Snidle???, and Dolores Fisher." I would be interested in exchanging/verifying information with my cousins. Karen Cowan Thomas (I remarried--I was Karen Cromie). Please note my new e-mail address above for those cousins I have not talked to in quite a while. I finally retired and so am able to find time to work on family history.....FINALLY. I look forward to hearing from you. Karen

I am particularly interested in a sister of Thomas, Nancy who married John Pennington and later Hiram Bowman. I have that Thomas was married two or three times. First to Ann Kirkland who may have also been known as Anna Carth and later to Emma Parker. I have the parents of Thomas and Nancy as Andrew Branson, born 1802 in Virginia and Elizabeth Greenwall or Greenwald of Virginia, born about 1810. I have not been able to identify the parents of either Andrew or Elizabeth. Any help appreciated. --- anntesar@hotmail.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to > this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/402.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Thomas Jefferson Branson was born 2 Oct 1831 in > Patrick County, Virginia. Married Ann Kirkling 1851. > Died 1 may 1916 Grant County, Oklahoma. I have a > great deal of information about the Branson family > and would like to connect and exchange information. > Thanks in advance. > > > ==== BRANSON Mailing List ==== > BRANSON Surname Resource Board > http://resources.rootsweb.com/~clusters/surnames/b/r/BRANSON/ > >