I have been monitoring this mailing list for several months now but have never posted - but this particular e-mail really intrigued me (the one from Vern). My Branson lines also lived in Oklahoma. (Alva, OK and surrounding areas actually) My great grandparents names were Della and Charles Branson. They had 3 daughters: Ruby, Zelma, and Afton. Afton and Ruby both got married. Zelma was teaching in Kansas (I believe) and was engaged to a wonderful & handsome young man but when her parents found out her fiance' was Catholic (I believe) they nixed the marriage! Zelma never married after that and lived at home and took care of her parents until they all died. My maternal grandmother was named Ruby. Both Zelma and Afton were teachers. Afton married a preacher, I believe. She is currently in a nursing home or assisted care facility also. Ruby married my grandfather - Glenn Calvin Morefield who was a very hard working farmer, bus driver, park ride owner, and land owner, etc. in Enid, OK. Vern, could you please advise what your OK families names were and who they were related to both while in OK and prior to OK? We just may have a match here (altho I don't recognize any of the given names you listed - but I really have not gotten into researching the Branson branch yet). Vern, thanks for any info you can provide! Matilda, thanks again for posting this letter or e-mail!! Shows us just how much communication is a part of us. The answers are always out there but we just have to have someone show us the way some times, right? Karel In a message dated 05-01-00 14:20:55, BRANSON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Date: Sat Apr 29 07:03:19 2000 I am forwarding this for what it is worth to members of the Branson list. M. L. Branson Subject: Fw: Fwd: me Hi mom, You have already gotten some info from him, but this is a more detailed letter, so I thought I would send it. You don't need to do anything about it, but it might fit in the trail somewhere. In a message dated 4/28/2000 1:26:26 PM !!!First Boot!!!, branson@san.rr.com writes: << Malinda My name is Vernon, friends call me Vern. My folks came from OK. I live in San Diego. I have lived in southern California since I was 4 years old, except for a two year stint in San Francisco. I am retired from middle management for Pacific Telephone. I will be 75 years old the 14th of May. I've been married to the same wife for 55 years (will be next July) I was in the Air Corps in WWII, only got in two years of college before I got married. I have two kids, a girl, Peggy, who has two boys who are grown and married. One has a son (Daniel, two years old) who visited us last night. I have a son, Bob, who has two girls, neither of whom are married. They all live in the Sierra mountains, 400 miles north of here. I am nothing to look at--been fat all my life--but I've recently lost 50 pounds--down to 224. I'm the same height as you, 5' 9". I like things that are funny, really funny, not just funny 'cause they're dirty. I get flooded with jokes from a bunch of people on the internet, most of which are unfunny, or trash. No, I am not related to the folks you mentioned in your note. Many of my Branson ancestors were professors. All of my grandfathers family (he and his brothers) were college graduates. One brother was a professor in Georgia, another was the president of the University of New Mexico. There is even a Branson Hall there now. But my grandfather was a weird duck. He was a "gentleman farmer". Sat around in a clean white shirt and told his sons where to plow. He didn't send any of his 9 kids to college My mother is still alive. She is 92. Lives in a nursing home a few miles from here. She needs around-the-clock care, but she is healthy, and her family lives long lives. I am quite sure she will outlive me. There, that's more than enough. It was nice of you to answer so promptly. You sound like you'd be a wonderful person to have for a friend, or a lifelong partner. I really hope the right guy comes along, if that's what you want. Is it OK to sign off "Love, Vern" ? >> >>

---------------- Begin Forwarded Message ---------------- Date: Sat Apr 29 07:03:19 2000 I am forwarding this for what it is worth to members of the Branson list. M. L. Branson Subject: Fw: Fwd: me Hi mom, You have already gotten some info from him, but this is a more detailed letter, so I thought I would send it. You don't need to do anything about it, but it might fit in the trail somewhere. In a message dated 4/28/2000 1:26:26 PM !!!First Boot!!!, branson@san.rr.com writes: << Malinda My name is Vernon, friends call me Vern. My folks came from OK. I live in San Diego. I have lived in southern California since I was 4 years old, except for a two year stint in San Francisco. I am retired from middle management for Pacific Telephone. I will be 75 years old the 14th of May. I've been married to the same wife for 55 years (will be next July) I was in the Air Corps in WWII, only got in two years of college before I got married. I have two kids, a girl, Peggy, who has two boys who are grown and married. One has a son (Daniel, two years old) who visited us last night. I have a son, Bob, who has two girls, neither of whom are married. They all live in the Sierra mountains, 400 miles north of here. I am nothing to look at--been fat all my life--but I've recently lost 50 pounds--down to 224. I'm the same height as you, 5' 9". I like things that are funny, really funny, not just funny 'cause they're dirty. I get flooded with jokes from a bunch of people on the internet, most of which are unfunny, or trash. No, I am not related to the folks you mentioned in your note. Many of my Branson ancestors were professors. All of my grandfathers family (he and his brothers) were college graduates. One brother was a professor in Georgia, another was the president of the University of New Mexico. There is even a Branson Hall there now. But my grandfather was a weird duck. He was a "gentleman farmer". Sat around in a clean white shirt and told his sons where to plow. He didn't send any of his 9 kids to college My mother is still alive. She is 92. Lives in a nursing home a few miles from here. She needs around-the-clock care, but she is healthy, and her family lives long lives. I am quite sure she will outlive me. There, that's more than enough. It was nice of you to answer so promptly. You sound like you'd be a wonderful person to have for a friend, or a lifelong partner. I really hope the right guy comes along, if that's what you want. Is it OK to sign off "Love, Vern" ? >> ----------------- End Forwarded Message -----------------

As of today, we have 103 listmembers total: 93 on regular mail 10 on digest We lost 3 members this month. ~POST YOUR BRANSON LINE~ And visit the Thomas BRANSON and Elizabeth DAY Family File (URL below). Our file needs updating! The BRANSON GenConnect boards are now gatewayed to the list. Reminder: Vacation time approaches! If you will be gone for an extended period, please unsubscribe. Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family List Most Wanted: http://www.sonic.net/yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM GenConnect: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson

Posted on: Branson Deeds Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/BransonDeed?read=4 Surname: ------------------------- GRANTS IN THE COUNTY COURT ORDERS (1836-1924) THE COUNTIES OF KENTUCKY page 1016 Grantee: Branson, Liner Acres: 100 Book: 17 Page: 155 Date Survey: 10-15-1845 County: Hopkins Watercourse: Pond R

Posted on: Branson Deeds Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/BransonDeed?read=3 Surname: ------------------------- Hopkins Co. Land Grant Book I: Sept. 5, 1807. John Cunningham, assignee of Liner Branson, who was assignee of Rebeckah Branson. Enters 200 acres of land in Hopkins CO. by virtue of a certificate from the CO. Ct. of Henderson. Henderson CO. Mar. CO. Ct. 1804. Land lying on the wtaers of Pittmans Creek [p 5-6]

Posted on: Branson Deeds Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/BransonDeed?read=2 Surname: ------------------------- Hopkins Co. Land Grant Book I: Sept. 5, 1807. John Cunningham, assignee of Liner Branson, who was assignee of Rebeckah Branson. Enters 200 acres of land in Hopkins CO. by virtue of a certificate from the CO. Ct. of Henderson. Henderson CO. Mar. CO. Ct. 1804. Land lying on the wtaers of Pittmans Creek [p 5-6]

Posted on: Branson Wills Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/BransonWill?read=1 Surname: AKIN, CHEATHAM, BRANSOM, ASHBROOK ------------------------- LARKIN BRANSOM WILL I Larkin BRANSOM of the County of Fluvanna being in low steae of Health yet of sound mind and -----Memory do hereby constitute and appro--ch this my last will and testament. Item 1st - My will and desire is that all my just debts shall be first paid out of my estate. Item 2nd - I leave unto my dear and beloved wife Tabitha all my real and personal estate of every kind during her natural life except it be such spacific legals here after to be mentioned. Item 3rd - i give unto my daughter Elizabeth BRANSOM one Negro Girl by the name of Tommis(?) to my said daughter of her heirs forever. Item 4th - I give unto my son Archis BRANSOM one Sorrel horse which is now in my ---? Item 5th - My will and desire is that out of my estate that there should be a good horse rais for each of my sons viz: Silas & Stephen which they may recieve when they become of age which said horses they are to have in addition to what I shall hereafter give them. Item 6th - My will and desire is that there be paid to my sister Martha RAMSEY the sum of thirty dollors with interest from the year 1807 until paid it being for money she lent me. Item 7th - My will and desire is that at the death of my dear wife that all the estate which then shall be on hand that I have now --- here with the increase of any may be sold by my Executors hereafter named on a ---- of twelve months, mean the real as well as the personal estate and that the monies arising from sold estate may be equally devided between my six children Viz: john, Archer (Arches ? - name was Archibald)) , Obediah, Elizabeth, Silas and Stephen or to their legal heirs. Item 8th - My desires as there is and ---? as between George Clist? & myself that the same may be settled with him --? being intitled to one third part if the tobacca made by him for me in the year 1807 and he also is intitled to one thousand lbs of tobacca which I was to give him for his c---? of which that year the tobacca being sold by A Bernard and Joseph Mayo the quiality and price may be asertained by them and my price is that the not (sic) proceed theres (sic) may be paid to the said Clist. Item 9th - Finall i do appoint my wife Tabitha and my friend Allen Bernard Executive and executors of this my last will. In Witness where of I have here unto set my hand and that this 24th day of May in the yera of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and ten. Signed Sealed and Acknowledged Larkin BRANSOM (Seal) In The Presence of Josepg Mayo Jihn Noell Rueben Her--- Stephen Mayo

The BRANSON Most Wanted web page has been updated. There is 1 new name (29 total). Please visit at http://www.sonic.net/yvonne/branson.html and see if your elusive BRANSON (or variant spelling) is there! You will also find links to the GenConnect BRANSON Query Boards. Good luck! Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family List Most Wanted: http://www.sonic.net/yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM GenConnect: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson

I have started a mail ( And More) group for the ones who take the spelling BRANSOM. You van also post records and web pages, please join us. http://www.egroups.com/group/BRANSOM Thanks Gladys

Rebecca Ann BRANSON was suppose to have married a John KIMBRO from TN. I have seen one listing but it is too early a marriage. Rebecca is suppose to be Matilda Ann KIMBRO's mother. Matilda was born 30 Jan 1837 in Gibson County, TN. Any connections, leads or ideas? Jim

Posted on: Branson Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson?read=71 Surname: Branson ------------------------- I know this is an old query, but I just found it. Your g-grandfather Wm. H. Branson I believe is a son of the William J. & Temperance Branson whose graves you found. My husbands grandfather John Robert was their oldest son-b. 1867. Other children that we were aware of are Emley Frances-b. 1869, Charles-b. 1871, William {your grandfather}-b.1873, Thomas-b.1876 and Floyd b. 1879. According to the record of Temperances'death in 1888 and also the age of the son Reed in 1889, she died the day he was born. We have no record of any other children between 1879 and 1888. Also have some info regarding parents and some siblings of Wm. J. Branson. Hope you are still interested in researching this family and are interested in sharing information.

Wondering if anyone has come across a BETSY ANN BRANSON. She was said to be called "Betsann." Dates unknown, possibly 1820's or 1830's. She married a Reddick ALBRIGHT and lived in Chatham Co., N.C., I believe. They had a son, Walter Albright who married a Levie(Levy) Beal (?). I have talked to relatives, visited libraries, viewed documents, but no luck. If anyone has any information I would be most appreciative. ALBRIGHT is one of my main lines, so even if you can only point me in the right direction, anything will help. Thanks, LJ Brown Front Royal, VA Researching: (in N.C.) Brown, Williams, McNeill, Myrick, Butler, Albright, Miller, Morgan, Hunsucker, Brewer, Davis, Yow, Purvis, Melton, Britt, Stutts, Smith, Boger, Wallace, Kimble, Beal, BRANSON. Download NeoPlanet at http://www.neoplanet.com

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New Series Coming to PBS- Available June 2000 The Episodes | At-a-Glance | When Can I See Ancestors? Ancestors returns for a second season with thirteen new episodes, a new host, and a new focus the world of family history records. Shot on location around the world each episode weaves expert instruction with moving personal stories. Ancestors shows viewers how to find and use a wide variety of records for family history research. Companion print, video and online materials provide family historians with additional opportunities to learn Ahow-to@ improve their family history research skills. Ancestors was produced by KBYU Television - Provo, Utah, in cooperation with Wisteria Pictures, Inc. PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT www.kbyu.org/press The contents of this media kit, as well as additional color images, video clips and audio clips, are available in the KBYU ONLINE PRESS ROOM. These copyrighted materials may be used in print, broadcast or online publications for the purpose of promoting Ancestors or assisting with family history research instruction, provided the materials are credited as follows. Made available courtesy of ANCESTORS/KBYU (c) 2000. All rights reserved. WEB SITE In addition to summaries and video clips of each broadcast episode, ANCESTORS ONLINE offers advice from experts, genealogical forms, a state-by-state guide to family history resources, and links to other important family history sites. Visitors may post research tips, fill out genealogical forms such as pedigree charts, and even order Ancestors products. Local broadcast dates and times will also be available. COMPANION BOOKS Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site. ANCESTORS: A Guide to Discovery - Key Principles and Processes of Family History Research by Jim Tyrrell, published by Ancestral Quest, helps users understand and apply the principles of the research process. Includes extensive illustrations, expert commentary, a resource guide, and reproducible forms and activities. 95 pages. In Search of Our Ancestors: 101 Inspiring Stories of Serendipity and Connection in Rediscovering Our Family History, by Megan Smolenyak, published by Adams Media Corporation, tells the true stories of amazing luck, unexpected kindness and unusual serendipity encountered by individuals as they pursue their family history. 242 pages. EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site. ONLINE TEACHER'S GUIDE Using each of the broadcast episodes as a starting point, the Ancestors Teacher's Guide offers lessons adaptable to a variety of subjects. Each lesson consists of educational objectives, key concepts and student activities. Handouts, charts and worksheets are included. The guide also introduces new vocabulary and research skills that are applicable beyond family history. For use with students in grades 7-12 and community education programs. INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO MODULES Ancestors: The Research Process is designed for use in any teaching situation. Twenty-six segments model the five key research steps that successful family historians follow. WEB COURSES The Ancestors Web Courses offer solid instruction on a variety of family history research topics delivered via the Internet. Users may select lessons best suited to their research experience and needs. Offered for personal enrichment by the Brigham Young University Division of Continuing Education. HOME VIDEO Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site. The broadcast series is available on videocassette either as a boxed set or as individual episodes. For home or educational use. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Content development assistance provided by the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and Brigham Young University. FUNDING Major funding provided by Ancestral Quest, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and Brigham Young University with additional support from U.S. Bank. Ancestral Quest, Inc. has been dedicated to the quest for family history since 1947. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation is dedicated to improving the welfare of mankind and enriching the quality of life and learning. PRODUCERS Ancestors was produced by KBYU Television, a PBS member station owned and operated by Brigham Young University, in cooperation with Wisteria Pictures, Inc., a creator of documentary, dramatic and educational media for theatrical, broadcast or online distribution. 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FYI. >X-From_: JanetNanny@aol.com Sat Apr 8 16:42:18 2000 >From: JanetNanny@aol.com >Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 19:41:51 EDT >Subject: BRANSON NAME >To: yvonne@sonic.net > >Hi there, >I was reading in one of the books a cousin has written. >In the book by Evelyn Benefiel Stout, there is a Branson listed twice. You >might already have this info. but thought I would send it just in case of a >conection. >Family H. generation 4 >Mary Louise Branson b.1841-1925 m 12 Oct. 1860 at Sheridan,Polk co.OR. >to James Irwin Benefiel 1836-1920 >Mary b. 1841 Nov.09, Sagamon co. ILL. > >Mary is dau: of William and Martha Cooper Branson. > > >.............................................................................. >..................................... >My family is Family C generation 3. William Benefiel 1763-1838 and >Elizabeth Norton 1769-1838 dau: of John Norton. These families were all over >MO. and various states. Its my understanding they came to Indiana from KY. >about 1820. > >If this helps let me know. >Kind Regards, >Janet Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family List Most Wanted: http://www.sonic.net/yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM GenConnect: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson

The BRANSON Most Wanted web page has been updated. There are 2 new names (28 total). Please visit at http://www.sonic.net/yvonne/branson.html and see if your elusive BRANSON (or variant spelling) is there! You will also find links to the GenConnect BRANSON Query Boards. Good luck! Yvonne Bowers, List Owner (Looking for Liner BRANSON) BRANSON-L Family List Most Wanted: http://www.sonic.net/yvonne/branson.html Thomas BRANSON/Elizabeth DAY family file: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/branson/WC_TOC.HTM GenConnect: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson

Hi, I am interested in MontBeliard Church Records for Mennonites, about 1790 and before. One of the names interested is Eicher. Yours Truly, Scott Mckay ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ______________________________ - ---------------------------- Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

Please change the book mark to the BRANSOM / BRANSON Info center, That page will be deleted as the old page is corrupted. Thank You Gladys <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/dba1013/bransomCENTER.html">BRANSOM / BRANSON INFO CENTER (NEW)</A> http://members.aol.com/dba1013/bransomCENTER.html

Posted on: Branson Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson?read=69 Surname: Grovenstein ------------------------- Hello, I am Anneke Grovenstein and I am looking for family members. I find some people with the name Grovenstein in the USA but I have no idea if they are my family. Hope to get some information!

Posted on: Branson Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Branson?read=68 Surname: ------------------------- Hello, I am Anneke Grovenstein, and I wonder if we are family! Any idea? Greetings, and I hope to get some respons.