Thomas Branson, son of Levi, son of Levi, son of Thomas, was born near Asheboro,NC...married (1) Mary Llewellyn(2) Mrs. Preston Children: Susan married Fuller Rush Eli married Jane Woody, lived in Augusta, Georgia, many years Rebecca married Solomon Dixon of Alamance county, Snow Camp Sallie died in early womanhood Note from written magazine: she was a brunette, a most beautiful woman..this cast occasionally crops up in the Branson family. Henry, died in early manhood, somewhere in Georgia of fever John, lived in Augusta, Georgia, married, died leaving one son D. Clifford, now a traveler on the continent. Elizabeth married Mr. Moffit and afterwards Mr. Durham; has several children William H. married Clara Sargeant of Greensboro, NC, resides in Durham, NC. His mother was Mrs. Preston, the second wife.. William was the only child of this marriage. William Branson, son of Levi, son of Levi, son of Thomas, was born south of Asheboro, NC on March 25, 1804...died 1879, Married Martha Nance who was born 1810, died 1864..then married Samilla Nance Children: Marinda born Dec. 16, 1829, died 1864. married J.W. Moore; was the author of "Dixie Geography" and several other works Levi born February 5, 1832 Emily born January 19,1834;died 1896..married J.W. Moore after the death of his first wife who was also Emily's sister. Grace Ann born March 9, 1836 married Lewis Gaston Tyson/Tysor of chatham County Thomas Allen born Feb. 5, 1838;died August 21, 1864;killed in battle Priscilla born august 8,1840 ;living in Asheboro, NC : married Enos T. Blair, near Trinity college Isaac Newton born March 2, 1843;died 1866; was a soldier and surrendered at Appommattox Sarah Lavinia born 1845; married Patrick Williams, of Rockingham county, issue ..four children... Martha Luella (no dates) Typist note:There is some question about this family that you may have to sort out for yourself... Under Sarah's listing ..she is listed as the child of the 2nd wife...but the first wife was still alive during this time and there is no mention of a divorce.