As of today, we have 119 subscribers total: 109 on regular mail 10 on digest We lost 3 list members this month. ~POST YOUR BRANSON LINE~ Please visit the Thomas BRANSON and Elizabeth DAY Family File: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Our file needs updating! And visit the BRANSON Most Wanted Web site: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html -- Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family Listowner BRANSON Most Wanted: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Surname Resource Board: http://resources.rootsweb.com/~clusters/surnames/b/r/BRANSON/ Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/

The BRANSON MOST WANTED page has been updated. There is 1 new name (38 total). Please visit: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html and see if your elusive BRANSON is there! You will also find links to the GenConnect BRANSON Boards. Also visit our Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Visit http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/ to see other surname Most Wanted web sites. -- Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family Listowner *NEW URL Most Wanted: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Surname Resource Board: http://resources.rootsweb.com/~clusters/surnames/b/r/BRANSON/ Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/

James BRANSON born c. 1844 in England but shown on 1881 Census as a Minister with the Wesley Methodist and living at Albany Terrace, Dundee, Forfar, Scotland. Wife's name Drucilla, and children Mary. Lilian, James. William, and Ethel. Where in England was he born? Mary -----Original Message----- From: BRANSON-D-request@rootsweb.com <BRANSON-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: BRANSON-D@rootsweb.com <BRANSON-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, January 28, 2001 2:00 PM Subject: BRANSON-D Digest V01 #3

Victor BRANSON son of Tom BRANSON Builder, and Elizabeth Johnson BRANSON formerly SMITH was born 31 January 1878 at Sawtry All Saints, Hunts. I am looking for more members of this family. Mary New Zealand

Family Names - Huntingdonshire, England. William and Frances BRANSON Family:- Mrs. Victor BURNEL (Annie) Mrs. Samuel POPPLE (Emma) Tom BRANSON George BRANSON William Horatio BRANSON Mrs. James SWIFFEN (Martha) Mrs. John SLATER (Kate) Mrs. Robert ROBSON (Maud) Mrs. Willie SALTER (Cassie) Mrs. William SANSON (Florence) Mrs. William WINTER I would like to make contact with any descendants. Mary McLeod New Zealand

I am searching for information about the following Bronson descendants: Roanna, Robert and Abraham Branson. Roanna was born in Kentucky in 1853 and married Orren Pulliam in Pike County, Illinois in 1869. From Illinois, she moved to Carrollton, MIssouri. She died in 1935 in Colorado. Sandy in Montana

Posted on: Branson Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson/114 Surname: Branson ------------------------- James r & della pearl price branson,supposed to be related to R S Branson, branson,mo

Posted on: Branson Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/BransonObits/5 Surname: Della Pearl Price Branson ------------------------- she married james r branson, lived in flat rock,il, supossed to be related to R S Branson,branson,mo.

As of today, we have 121 subscribers total: 112 on regular mail 9 on digest We gained 2 list members this month. ~POST YOUR BRANSON LINE~ Please visit the Thomas BRANSON and Elizabeth DAY Family File (URL below). Our file needs updating! And visit the BRANSON Most Wanted Web site: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Happy New Year to you all and best wishes for a prosperous and healthy 2001. -- Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family Listowner *NEW URL Most Wanted: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Surname Resource Board: http://resources.rootsweb.com/~clusters/surnames/b/r/BRANSON/ Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/

My book, "The Descendants of Stephen Farmer" subtitled "The Harlan County Years" is ready for FINAL EDIT... There are more than 100 different surnames covered in this book ~ If you even THINK you might have Harlan County ancestors, PLEASE contact me. I would appreciate if you would be willing to take a "once over" on your families section to verify my accuracy and make additions if you wish. If your line doesn't appear in my book, I am willing to look up ANYTHING you might need in the 1830 through 1880 Census records (I'm sorry, but I had to borrow the 1900 and 1910 myself and have returned them to the owner.) Also, PLEASE forward this email to any lists you may be on that may have Harlan County ancestors.... Publishing date is pending ~ but aiming for the first week of FEBRUARY, 2001. Thank you so much for your assistance with this matter ~ and for your friendship and understanding through a very difficult time in my life.... Also, I am STILL in need of photographs ~ please check your personal libraries for allied families of the FARMER bunch. Toni Farmer Harlan, KY

Leonard Branson was born circa 1770 Maryland. He married Mary/Polly Gay. I have only two of their children listed: Hezekiah Branson, July 31, 1792 Henry Branson, 1795 These men settled in (present day) Harlan County, Kentucky. I would like to share information with anyone researching this line. Toni Farmer Harlan, KY

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Posted on: Branson Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/Branson/113 Surname: Branson ------------------------- I have a branson family listing done by Cassie Branson Sheriff that shows John Huston as being an illegitmate child of a Branson woman from England, her first name is unknown, it gives his father's name as Lewis. It shows he has three brothers-Wesley-James and Columbus. I have been unable to prove nor disprove this. I don't know where she found this information as I have not been able to contact her. If you can find anything on this I would certianly appreciate any information. Thanks Don England e-mail-tndw37@bellsouth.net

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Given Name Surname Given Name Spouse Surname Spouse Married Marriage Date County State JAMES BRANSON CAMERON MARTHA ELLEN CAMERON MD 13 Oct 1897 PAGE VA MOSES BRANSON WOOD NANCY ELIZABETH RILEY MD 04 Apr 1889 PAGE VA JAMES BRANSON SHENK IDA CELESTE HANSON MD 06 Dec 1894 PAGE VA BRANSON McINTURFF DELILA RIDENOUR MD 15 Sep 1853 Shenandoah VA BRANSON D. WILLIAMS REBECCA GOCHENOUR MD 06 Sep 1860 Shenandoah VA NIMROD BRANSON MALINDA ELY MD 6 Jun 1859 LEE

Ancestry has free search of Virginia marriages on its web site...6 marriages with Branson names...the majority seem to come out of Page...I believe this is Lionel's line.. http://www.ancestry.com Right side of the page ... anne

As of today, we have 119 subscribers total: 109 on regular mail 10 on digest There was no change is list member this month. ~POST YOUR BRANSON LINE~ Please visit the Thomas BRANSON and Elizabeth DAY Family File (URL below). Our file needs updating! And visit the BRANSON Most Wanted Web site: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html -- Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family Listowner *NEW URL Most Wanted: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM Surname Resource Board: http://resources.rootsweb.com/~clusters/surnames/b/r/BRANSON/ Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/

This is all the Bransons on the census #174 John 38 M farmer $750 Virginia Nancy 40 F spins Kentucky Micager 11 M " Sally M. 9 F " James M. 6 M " #342 John 64 M farmhand Virginia (living with Rigney family) #358 William 36 M blk smith $300 Virginia Lucindy 34 F spins Kentucky Mary 11 F " Elizabeth 9 F " Benjamin 7 M " James 5 M " Katharine 2 F " #384 Thomas 23 M farmer $300 Kentucky Tellitha 26 F spins " Mary 60 F Virginia George M. 16 M farnhand Kentucky Who is Mary 60? child of SHELTON+LOUISO+WILSON+MUELL+ HUDDLESTON+YOUNG+VANCE+JACQUEMAN+ BYRD+DRAPER+FAIR+BRANSON+HOLDEN+ STEERS+LEONARD+BURCH+BELL and others. *proud to be an AMERICAN mutt*

I am trying to find the ancestors of a Nancy Bradson or Branson, The Marriage certificate is hard to read. that married an Elias Brannum in 1842 & 1846 in Ripley Co., Missouri. Can anyone be of help to me. MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH MANY MIRACLES FROM GOD

Posted on: Branson Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson/112 Surname: ------------------------- Would like to compare the info I have on the Abel Wakefield-Mary Ann Branson family.Here is what I have: Abel Wakefield birth date is same. Death date is after 1815. I have he married Mary Ann Branson in Charles Co, Md, but I will change this if it is incorrect. I have as their children: Abel born 21 Jan 1764 died in 1836 in Lawerance Co, Tn. he married first Margrete Jenkins 30 Dec 1756, died bef 1812, I also think he married two or three more times, but haven't proven it as yet. Margrete born 1765 no death date. She married richard Boatman (Bateman?) 23 Dec 1780. All the info I have on her. Samuel born 23 Mar 1766, married Elizabeth Scates 14 Jan 1791 in Charles City, Charlotte, Va. Fawney (Fawnice) born 1768, married Richard Hayden on 14 Jan 1786. John born 1772, died 1829, married Sarah Shirley. Thomas born abt 1777, died abt 1825 Hezekiah born 1782, died 30 Nov 1843 in Abbeville, SC, buried First Creek Baptist Church in Anderson, SC, married first Elizabeth Shirley, second Cynthia Gant. James born abt 1783 married Eliza Ann _____. William born 27 Aug 1790,died 20 Feb 1870, married Polly (Mary) Shirley who was born 14 Aug 1789 in Abbeville, SC and died 6 Feb 1872 in Appanoosa, Ia. Also would like to know if you have any info on Benjamin F. Wakefild, or Thomas Wakefield sons of Abel and Mary Ann Ratcliffe