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/299.1 Message Board Post: I have an Alfred Prestron Branson, borm 1838, who has a son named Charles, born 1873. They lived in Gasconnade County, MO in the late 1800's. This Branson family in MO is huge. I expect your Preston and your Charles are related to this Branson family. Have you checked the BLM land records on line?