As of today, we have 106 list members (no change). 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. Happy Halloween! -- 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

At 6:00 AM -0600 10/30/04, BRANSON-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: >X-Message: #1 >Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 18:30:26 -0500 >From: "Janet Branson" <jbranson@tcaexpress.net> >To: BRANSON-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <01d201c4be0f$451c83a0$658d33d8@tcaexpress.net> >Subject: Elisabeth Pryor Branson >Content-Type: text/plain > >Will Shirley, email address Seckenfels2003@wmconnect.com please >contact me again. Evidently you have a new address since you wrote >me re Jonathan Branson and Elisabeth Pryor Branson. > >Hope to hear from you. > >Thanks, >Janet Branson > >-------------------------------- If there is a new addy, let me know as well. The above address is what's listed in the Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY file source. Thanks! -- 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

Will Shirley, email address Seckenfels2003@wmconnect.com please contact me again. Evidently you have a new address since you wrote me re Jonathan Branson and Elisabeth Pryor Branson. Hope to hear from you. Thanks, Janet 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/221.262.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Tabitha- We have something in common my gg grandparents were Gilbert Creech & Elizabeth Branson; ggg grandparents were Chandler Branson & Emily Narcissus Howard. I have family info going back to early 1700. My mom's cousin actually published a book in 1990 on this family tree. I will be glad to share all I have with you. Feel free to contact me directly.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Branson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kdF.2ACIB/380 Message Board Post: I am tracing the Branson' in Alabama who originally were from South Caroline. I am especially interested in a John Branson who married one Elizabeth Doggett in Washington Co., Al in May of 1844. John was born about 1821 in South Carolina, but I cannot link him to his parents. Can anyone help me?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Branson/Maples Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kdF.2ACIB/379 Message Board Post: Mira E. Branson born 1866 in TN and died 1930 in TX. She married James H. Maples in Delta County,TX. Would like to know the names of her parents and grandparents. Thanks. Cynthia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Branson, Surratt, Fleming, Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kdF.2ACIB/192.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My information on John and Sarah Branson is not very extensive. John H. Branson was married to Sallie Surratt. Their granddaughter Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Fleming was from Dobson, NC, near Mt. Airy. I would guess that John and Sally lived in northwest NC in the area of Surry or Rowan County, NC. The information for John H. Branson and Sallie Surratt was taken from my greatgrandmother Betty Jones family bible. She lists the parents of Susan Branson, her mother, as John H. Branson and Sallie Surratt. There are no dates for John and Sallie in the entry. The information below is taken from my family history and includes information on Betty and her family. Jonathan Monroe Jones was the son of John A. Jones and Elizabeth Stockner. He was born October 7, 1858 and died April 8, 1937. He is buried at Epworth Methodist Church in Amelia Co., Virginia. Monroe’s mother died when he was seven years old and he was raised by his father and Nancy Payne. Monroe married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Fleming on March 20, 1881 in Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia. Betty’s family was from near Dobson, North Carolina. Betty was born May 14, 1859 and died December 26, 1920. Betty was the daughter of John A. Fleming and Masey Susan Branson. John A. Fleming was the son of Ruth Fleming and Susan Branson was the daughter of John H. Branson and Sallie Surratt.

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/192.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi , my name is regina branson effler and my dad`s grandfather was john branson and he said he is not sure whether he was married to a jane or sarah . my grandfather died when my dad was in his early 20`s and he really didn`t have too much info. I am not sure if my g-g-grandfather was from ky, but my grandfather was from harlan county , ky and his name was bradley branson . he had a brother named frank and some other siblings that I can`t recall there names at the moment. my dad is curtis branson and he lives in harlan also , my grandmother was nannie (napier)branson .If you know if this john came from ky. I would really appreciate it if you could email any info that you or anyone else might have. thanks a bunch regina branson effler

THOMAS BRANSON Thomas Branson was born, 15 Oct 1818, in Nottinghamshire, England. His father was a John Branson another manufacturer of hosiery, and during his lifetime with his wife Elizabeth (Betty) was able to maintain and educate his children. John Branson(Branston) died 25 Mar 1831 at age 43 yrs and Thomas was but thirteen years old and he was compelled to leave school an go to work to earn his livelihood. He went on a farm, where he remained until old enough to be apprenticed to a manufacturer of hosiery, residing about four miles from Nottingham. This area could have been Ruddington since in the Cemetery of St. Peter's in Ruddington is the following: BRANSTON John died 25 Mar 1831 aged 43 yr. also Elizabeth relict died 15 May 1859 aged 71 yr. also Martha dau, also Elizabeth dau, also George son of Thomas and Sarah. Thomas began at the lowest round, and worked his way steadily upward until he became foreman of one of the shops. Just as prosperity seemed to be dawning upon him, a financial crisis in England so depressed trade that he and others became disheartened. It was during this time that an insight into the organization and into conditions for the Framework Knitters is given by the Royal Commission on Framework Knitters in 1845. Ruddington was one of the areas visited and sixteen people were interviewed that were in the trade at that time. They were Thomas Hart,Joseph Houlton, Thomas Eaton, John Wilson,David Fox,Thomas Henson, William Price, ROBERT BLOOD, James Clark, William Underwood, Edward Whye, George Oxspring, Richard Wilkinson, William Wilson, William Oliver and Samuel Parker, all Framework Knitters. As a group they (Framework Knitters) were marring at an earlier age than the agricultural laborers and craftsman. Robert Blood was given as an example. Robert was christened 30 May 1813 in Ruddington, he married on 21 April 1835 (age 22) to a Elizabeth Branson (1817) sister to Thomas Branson (1818) and twenty months later the first child (John Blood-1837) was born. Three more were born at regular intervals of about two years. His wife Elizabeth died on 12 February 1853 age 35 and is buried in Ruddington Churchyard. Robert died on 3 February 1884 aged 71 yr. and was also interred in the Ruddington Churchyard. Along with his second wife Jane who died on 28 March 1885 aged 75. It appears that Thomas Branson being a foreman and believing he could do better set out for the better life and emigrated to the United States, he left his wife and children as he did not have sufficient means to pay their passage. He could have entered through the port of New York. And from there he went down to Philadelphia, where he found a compatriot and a friend from whom he secured employment as a weaver and Framework Knitter,receiving from the first $10 per week, which in those days was regarded as good wages. This was the spring of 1847. It was sometime in 1848 that Thomas Branson sent for his wife and family to join him in Philadelphia. For on the 22nd of August in 1848 we have the Packet Ship Wyoming coming into Philadelphia with a Stephen Branson age 51, Sarah his wife age 30, another Stephen 30 yrs and Thomas Branson's two sons, a John age 8 and a George age 2. The Packet ship was one of many that were now making the crossing from Liverpool to the New World. The Philadelphia Line was started by Thomas P. Cope as far back as 1807 and Cope provided a monthly service and his line lasted for about half a century. The rate for a cabin passage was about 20 pounds. It appears that from this time on more and more Framework Knitters were making their way to the Land of Opportunity. Thomas Branson took a new situation in Magg's Mill at St. John and Green Streets where he remained until 1851. Now with a little money put away he was able to purchase a few machines and began the manufacture of stockings. It is said that he only made a good article and with the good conditions he was able to find a steady and increasing demand for them. It was during this period that Thomas was able to move ahead and was able to extend his work. It was also during this time that he had been purchasing yarn from a Benjamin Schofield and their acquaintance ripening into mutual confidence. In 1858 they established the firm of Schofield and Branson, Manufacturers of Cotton and Wollen Hosiery. From the period of 1858 to about 1863 the demand for the product that Schofield and Branson were producing had increased so much that a second factory was needed. By 1875 the firm employed "300 operatives,besides nearly an equal number engaged without the walls in various processes of manufacture".(M&MP,p368) It was during this time that the BLOODS of Ruddington also made their move to the New World. Going back to Ruddington in the 1800's a large amount of the residents were Framework Knitters. They shared the same work, the same living conditions and the same dreams. Gene Blood in Philadelphia Ruddington1864@aol.com

As of today, we have 106 list members (gained 2). 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/rw/kdF.2ACIB/103.161.168.172 Message Board Post: My great grandmother was Mary Branson, born January 15, 1878. Her father was Nathanial Branson,born 1820 in Highland, Ohio, died 1877 in Delaware County. I think his father was John Hard Branson born 1800 in Rockport, Ohio. Mary was married to my great grandfather George Nicholas Shaw II. I hope this helps. I went to school in Gaston in 1960s with some Bransons. Father was named Elmer. Children were Steve, Connie, and Carol. email me at cowtales@bellsouth.net

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/378.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Yvonne, Nice talking to you again. Thisis what I have: Samuel Branson born February 3, 1857 in Gasconade County, Mo., married Etta Geisler born about 1871 in Maries County, Mo. They married July 18, 1888 in Vichy, Maries County, Mo.In 1920 census Shannon County, Alley Twp., Mo. Branson Samuel head 62 Mo. VA. TN ;;;; Etta wife 47 Mo. Mo. Mo. Eula C. dau 15 Mo MO MO David son 8 Mo Mo MO Burley son 7 Mo Mo Mo Samuel died in 1936 in Dent County, Missouri. Samuel and Etta Branson had Dora Orphelis Branson born March 21,1894 in Gentry County, Mo. and died 1988 in Birch Tree, Mo. She married Joseph Washington Chilton born 1890 in Tn. In 1920 census they were in Shannon County, Alley Twp., Mo. In 1880 Census Gascoinade County Third Creek Twp., Mo. Branson, Val 60 farmer 3000 250 Va. Ann 30 keep houdr Pa Vslrntine 18 Mo Ruben 16 Mo William 14 Mo Samuel 13 Mo Louise 11 MO Clark, Mary 38 Pa. Got my information from LDS web site, a nd from census. Thanks, Edna

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/378.1.1 Message Board Post: Edna, hi. Haven't talked to you in awhile. Can you provide more info on Samuel Rolla BRANSON? I only show a Samuel K. (3 Feb 1859-2 Sep 1936) and no spouse or sibs. Would love a correction or update. Also, confirming the Valentine you refernce (b. 1810) is the husband of Alpha SHERRILL. Thanks! Yvonne Listmom/Webmom - BRANSON-L (Rootsweb) Thomas L. BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY Family File: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM

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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/378.1 Message Board Post: Hi Tracey, Nice meeting you cousin. Sam (Samuel Rolla) Branson is the son of Valentin Branson born January 21, 1810, who si the brother to my ggg grandmother Sina Perkins Branson born 1835. Contact me through my email and I will give you all the information I have., I have the Branson back to 1625. Thankls Edna Williams frewilli@earthlink.net

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/378 Message Board Post: I'm really stuck after my great grandma. Here is what I have: My mom: Janet Sue Brown My grandma: Edna Chilton My great grandma: Dora Olivia Branson b. 3.21.1894 in Wellsford Missouri. Her dad: Sam Branson. I have no info on him. I also have no info on Dora's mom. If someone can help, please email crsby00@hotmail.com or scottrace6700@earthlink.net Thanks, Tracey

Is there anyone out there who has information on Jonathan Branson and wife Jennie something? They had a daughter Elizabeth who married George Pryor. I have her obit. I also believe they had sons Burwell and Daniel. Burwell married Mary Ann Pryor in Fayette Co. IL. Daniel married Cynthia Godsey in Pitt. Co. PA in the late 1830's. I believe Elisabeth and George were also married in Pitt. Co. in that era. Daniel and Cynthia both died in the mid-1850's. I don't know any of the circumstances of their deaths. They had 3 children, James, and 2 little girls. Burwell died in 1866 in Fayette Co. IL. They had only one child, Thomas, who married Annie Mahon in Fayette Co. I'm not positive that Burwell and Daniel are Jonathan's sons, but since Burwell and Elizabeth married siblings, I assume they are all 3 siblings. I know. NEVER assume! All three of these Bransons came out to Fayette Co. IL from Pittsylvania Co. in the early 40's I'd say, not necessarily at the same time. I guess what I'm looking for is confirmation of their siblinghood. Is there such a word? Probably not. Burwell is my husband's gggrandfather. The interesting thing about this situation: There was a Branson family, the Pryors, the Mahons, and others who went to Fayette Co. IL, on the same 1830 Pitt. Co. census page. Whole neighborhoods must have moved together and taken land in the "west". Has anyone else seen this happen? Janet Branson in Iowa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Branson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kdF.2ACIB/272.1.1 Message Board Post: Shirley, I saw your post on the Branson's. My grandfather, Daniel, was the brother of Virgil Branson, Mark's grandfather, who worked with the railroad. I would like to correspond with you to see how you are related also. I have very little information on the family, but I did grow up in Bulloch County. Glad to have "found" you, Wanda Stribling heishund@hotmail.com

As of today, we have 104 list members (lost 1). 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/rw/kdF.2ACIB/374.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: That would be wonderful. Vardry Burgess is my great-great grandfather.