I am also looking for information on Branson's in S.W. VA. The farthest I have is a Joseph Abb Branson b. mid 1800's, married Sarah Ellen Wood their son was William Edward Branson m. Rosa Lee McGuire, their son was also Joseph Abb Branson b. 4-14-1914, d. 2-26-1967 m. Mary Belle Reynolds b. 4-7-1917. Is anyone else researching this Branson line? Thanks, Rebekka