Looking for information on Mary F. A. BRUCE who was born in Statesville, Iredell County on Jan-30-1848. Name of parents or siblings unknown. Mary married John W. COLLINS (b. 1836 in OH) sometime after the Civil War and bore 5 children. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Judy Martin

Abstracts of Wills and Administration Records of Granville County, North Carolina 1750-1772 Granville Co. NC Page 136 Samuel BENTON wife: Frances son: Samuel son: Jesse son: Augustine daughter: Betty BRUCE daughter: Penny daughter: Pattey/Patty Exe: son Jesse BENTON, and Charles BRUCE Wit: Bromfield RIDLEY, Samuel HENDERSON, and Thomas HENDERSON Page 161 Inventory returned to July Court 1770, among items: 1 Manor Plantation called Oxford whereon Granville Court House now stands with about 1000 acres of Land adjacent, a Quantity of Land in Johnston County on Smiths Creek. (Present day Wake County) Pages 232-52 Inventory returned Feb. Court 1772 by Jesse BENTON Ex. is full and enters minutely into every item making up acct. and shows most trifling transactions of the ex.

Orange Co. NC Will Book D Page 277 Written: 4 December 1810 Probated February Court 1811 Wilson CHILD Mother: Frances CHILD living in the town of Hillsborough. Brother: Francis CHILD "John BRUCE and William BRUCE sons of my brother-in-law Abner BRUCE Exe: friends Archibald D. MURPHEY and John TAYLOR Jr Wit: Henry SHUTT, and Andrew BROOKS

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Does anyone have any information on the following? Isaiah Bruce, b. 18 Jan 1754, in Woburn MA, married Mary Barnard, 12 Apr 1780. Mary Barnard b. 1 Jun 1763, daughter of Solomon Barnard and Mary Priest. They had a son, Solomon, born in 1781 in Marlboro, MA. Would like to know of other children born to them, and who were Isaiah's parents? Thanks. nbwood@capecod.net

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This is probably a real long shot but I might have info that Nancy is looking for on the Bruce who was a judge in Mississippi and a book written on the family. My Judge Bruce was in Alabama and died around the turn of the century. At any rate, if not helpful to Nance, maybe it will be of some use to another on the list. I have a John Bruce (b. 16 Feb 1832 d. 1 Oct 1901) who ended up as a judge of the US District Court of Alabama. He was stationed in Mississippi during the Civil War (hense maybe it's the judge you are looking for) and decided to stay in the area ending up in Montgomery, AL. This family stems from three brothers (James, William and Alexander) who with their families came over from Scotland between 1840 and 1842 and initially settled in Wayne County, Ohio. Judge John Bruce is the grandson of the brother James. The book I found on this family is titled: Wallace-Bruce and Related Families, author is James Wallace (related to this line), publisher Mohn Printing Company, Northfield MN copyright 1930. It filled in a lot of holes for me... though I'm still checking for better sources for confirmation (the never ending battle) If anyone wants (or has) further information on this line of Bruces, I'd love to correspond with you. Barbara Harris > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Re: Federal Judge > Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 21:43:00 EST > From: NLB44@aol.com > To: BRUCE-L@rootsweb.com > > I am looking for a federal judge in Mississippi whose surname was Bruce. I > don't have any dates but would guess within the last 50 years. And I don't > know where he was located. But he wrote a family history of his Bruce line > which I would like to acquire. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Nancy > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Isaiah Bruce > Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 11:56:40 -0800 > From: "Nancy Wood" <nbwood@capecod.net> > To: BRUCE-L@rootsweb.com > > Just found my long lost Solomon Bruce on the LDS site which is up and > running temporarily. His parents were Isaiah Bruce and Mary Barnard from > Marlboro, MA., married April 12, 1780. Mary was daughter of Solomon Barnard > and Mary Priest. Solomon married Nancy Maynard, daughter of William Maynard > of Cohassett, MA, date unknown. > The LDS site is very busy...after getting this information, I could go no > further. Can anyone help? LDS address > www.familysearch.org > > nbwood@capecod.net

Just found my long lost Solomon Bruce on the LDS site which is up and running temporarily. His parents were Isaiah Bruce and Mary Barnard from Marlboro, MA., married April 12, 1780. Mary was daughter of Solomon Barnard and Mary Priest. Solomon married Nancy Maynard, daughter of William Maynard of Cohassett, MA, date unknown. The LDS site is very busy...after getting this information, I could go no further. Can anyone help? LDS address www.familysearch.org nbwood@capecod.net

In a message dated 04/03/99 3:19:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, BRUCE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I see that your JAMES BRUCE died in Chapel Hill,Bedford Co,Tn..Chapel Hill is in Marshall County,not very far from the Bedford County line. However,at the time of his death (1822) it may have been in Bedford Co. >> Marshall County wasn't formed until 1836, and any records sould still be in the Bedford Co. courthouse. I would like to join in this search because I believe my James Bruce who was born in 1808, probably in Sumner County TN was a member of this family or of the family of Robert Bruce. I believe this James lived a few years in Sumner Co. at the same time his brothers William and Robert were there. William remained, James moved to Bedford Co., and Robert moved to IL. I'd like to hear more on this. Joyce

Ceridwen, I see that your JAMES BRUCE died in Chapel Hill,Bedford Co,Tn..Chapel Hill is in Marshall County,not very far from the Bedford County line. However,at the time of his death (1822) it may have been in Bedford Co. I wish I could tell you I have his ancestors,but,instead I believe I have part of his descendants.The deceased members of this family are all buried in the Simmons Family Cemetery in Williamsn Co,Tn.This is an area which is also close to the Marshall Co. line.The name James was so popular in this family,that James Moses Bruce named his oldest James Helton (died 1994) and his youngest son James Moses Jr.(born abt. 1934). They were called "Son" and "Mose". In your info,do you see a possible link?I would love the info you have about your James' grandchildren. Teresa Beech 1. JAMES MOSES1 BRUCE was b.Jan 29, 1892, d. May 10, 1963 in Tenn. He m. MARY ELIZABETH GARNER. Children are: i. ROY G.2 BRUCE, b. 1918. ii. JAMES HELTON (SON) BRUCE, b. Sept 03, 1923, Tenn; d. Dec 06, 1994, Tenn; m. HATTIE SIMMONS, July 26, 1944. iii. GARRETT W. BRUCE, b. 1925; m. MYRTLE JACKSON. iv. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRUCE, b. Feb 28, 1928, Tenn; d. Jan 07, 1975, Tenn; m. ESTELL BENNETT. v. FILMORE (MUTT) BRUCE, b. Abt 1930, Tenn; m. NANCY REED. vi. JAMES MOSES JR. BRUCE, b. Abt 1934; m. (1) SLYVIA DAVIS; m. (2) MARY JANE WEEKLY. vii. SUE WILLIE BRUCE. viii. BETTY CATHERIME BRUCE. ix. YVONNE BRUCE. x. NELLIE BRUCE. -----Original Message----- From: Ceridwen Attwood <cattwood@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us> To: BRUCE-L@rootsweb.com <BRUCE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 4:56 PM Subject: JAMES BRUCE--VA >Looking for information on the family of James BRUCE. Information I have >indicates that he was b. Culpeper, VA in 1768 (though possibly as early as >1759); was m. to wife Lucretia (Lucy) GAINES 9 Dec 1786, also Culpeper, >VA, and died in Chapel Hill, Bedford Co, TN 8 Mar 1822. James & Lucy had >ten children (I have names, and dates for some); I am descended from child >#6, Thomas E. Bruce, & his wife Mary "Polly" Kemp TURPIN. Thomas E. Bruce >was b. in Wilkes Co, NC in 1797. Thomas & Polly had 14 children. >*CERIDWEN*

I am looking for a federal judge in Mississippi whose surname was Bruce. I don't have any dates but would guess within the last 50 years. And I don't know where he was located. But he wrote a family history of his Bruce line which I would like to acquire. Any help would be appreciated. Nancy

------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date sent: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 03:10:08 -0800 (PST) From: Thompson <richardt@auracom.com> To: BRUCE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} bruce Looking for obit for a Dr James Garfield Bruce, s/o Henry & Sarah, born 1882, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, living in Jefferson City, Missouri in 1967. Also looking for info on James William Bruce, s/o George & Christy Bruce, born 1854, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, living in Butte City, Montana in 1900. Appreciate any info on these men (or any other Pictou County Bruces) or direction in which to find info. Regards: Don ============================================================ Timothy hmscook@mcn.net http://www.mcn.net/~hmscook

------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date sent: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 15:59:43 -0800 (PST) From: FamleMgr@aol.com To: bruce-l@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} Bruce, Robert - Death Certificate Available I have the above named persons death certificate from Tennessee available. The year is 1928. If you would like this certificate please email me at: FamleMgr@aol.com First person to send a stamp (no envelope required) gets this certificate. If no one claims the certificate in one month, I will toss it in the round file. Angela Combs ============================================================ Timothy hmscook@mcn.net http://www.mcn.net/~hmscook

Looking for information on the family of James BRUCE. Information I have indicates that he was b. Culpeper, VA in 1768 (though possibly as early as 1759); was m. to wife Lucretia (Lucy) GAINES 9 Dec 1786, also Culpeper, VA, and died in Chapel Hill, Bedford Co, TN 8 Mar 1822. James & Lucy had ten children (I have names, and dates for some); I am descended from child #6, Thomas E. Bruce, & his wife Mary "Polly" Kemp TURPIN. Thomas E. Bruce was b. in Wilkes Co, NC in 1797. I would love to hear from anyone who has information on this family--I am especially interested in finding out parents, etc. for James Bruce. I will happily share what I have on the families of James & Thomas. Thomas & Polly had 14 children. *CERIDWEN*

Hi there cousins, I'm hoping there's someone out there in Henry Co., KY who will do a couple of lookups for a family friend. If you live in that area, and are able and willing to check on land transactions and wills, please let me know. The friend is willing to pay all costs. Thanks. Reverie Rowlett

This family was living in Gilmer Co, GA in 1920 Descendants of William Oscar Bruce Generation No. 1 1. WILLIAM OSCAR1 BRUCE was born September 21, 1891, and died October 05, 1948 in Moultrie (Colquitt) GA. He married INEZ SPRIGGS. More About WILLIAM OSCAR BRUCE: Burial: Hopewell Baptist Church, (Colquitt) GA More About INEZ SPRIGGS: Burial: Hopewell Baptist Church, (Colquitt) GA Children of WILLIAM OSCAR BRUCE and INEZ SPRIGGS are: i. HERBERT2 BRUCE. ii. EDITH BRUCE. iii. HARLEY BRUCE. iv. GRADY BRUCE. v. WILLIAM EDGAR BRUCE, b. February 25, 1913; d. July 16, 1955, Washington DC; m. JO ELLEN BROWN, 1939. More About WILLIAM EDGAR BRUCE: Burial: Hopewell Baptist Church, (Colquitt) GA More About JO ELLEN BROWN: Burial: December 08, 1985, Hopewell Baptist Church, (Colquitt) GA vi. GLADY INEZ BRUCE, b. February 11, 1922; d. November 13, 1934. More About GLADY INEZ BRUCE: Burial: Hopewell Baptist Church, (Colquitt) GA Does any one have connections to this family? Nancy Bruce (a GenServ volunteer) GEDCOM@genserv.com Genserv Homepage: http://www.genserv.com

-----Original Message----- From: Vicki and Kerry [mailto:kbruce@accesstoledo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 11:21 PM To: MISSISSIPPI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: David Bruce of Coahoma Co., MS I am trying to obtain information on David Bruce and his family. David Bruce is listed in the 1900 census for Coahoma Co., Mississipi. This census gives the following info for him: born May 1859 in Missouri, was a farmer, wife is Rosa, born Mar 1875 in MS, had child Fred Bruce, born Sep 1898. Fred died in Cincinnati, OH 10 Jan 1927. Fred Bruce's death certificate says that his mother, Rose Bruce, nee Owens, was born in Birmingham, Alabama and that Fred was born 29 Sep 1898. Fred worked at Bethesda Hospital, Cincinnati. Any information that is available on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Vicki Smith kbruce@accesstoledo.com

In my original post I mistakingly listed the wrong children for the John Bruce which I am researching. Listed below is the corrected version: Hi All, I am searching for the ancestors of George Bruce, born circa 1720 in Orange County, VA. He married Elizabeth Quinn about 1742. Elizabeth was the daughter of Darby Quinn. George and Elizbeth's known (to me) children were George,Jr., Elizabeth (Betty), and Martha. Mostly from information posted on various Internet mailing lists and/or Web Pages, I have come up with the following possible ancestorial line for George: George's Parents: John Bruce, born ca 1690, possibly in Scotland, lived for awhile in Charles County, MD., died about 1752 in Albemarle County, VA married (1) Unknown (possibly Sarah ?) children (if any by his first wife) are unknown and married (2) Margaret Frazier John Bruce's Parents: Henry Bruce, born about 1664, location unknown, lived in Richmond County, VA (at least for awhile), death date unknown married Mary Morton, date unknown children unknown, except possibly John Henry Bruce's Parents: William Bruce, born about 1630?, location unknown, died before Dec 1683 his wife's name is also unknown I am looking for help in determining if this is the correct linage for George Bruce and also in positively identifying spouses and children of John, Henry, and William Bruce. I have a Web Page on this George Bruce's descendants at: http://members.xoom.com/cconn/index.htm if any of you would care to visit it. Any information would be appreciated. Clyde F. Conner, Sr.

I am seeking information on JAMES BRUCE of Nelsonville, Athens Co. Ohio. He was born in England around 1820 and died in Athens Co. OH on 11/25/1881. He married ELIZABETH WOODS of Perry Co. OH. They had at least three children, all born in Athens Co; DAVID, born in 1854; MARY, born about 1861; and Benjamin, born 1863 and died 1949. I have James' death record and and his listing in the 1880 census. I'm hoping to learn when he came to America and any other information about his parents, siblings and children, other than David. Thanks Kathy Nelson Tempe, AZ

Hi All, I am searching for the ancestors of George Bruce, born circa 1720 in Orange County, VA. He married Elizabeth Quinn about 1742. Elizabeth was the daughter of Darby Quinn. George and Elizbeth's known (to me) children were George,Jr., Elizabeth (Betty), and Martha. Mostly from information posted on various Internet mailing lists and/or Web Pages, I have come up with the following possible ancestorial line for George: George's Parents: John Bruce, born ca 1690, possibly in Scotland, lived for awhile in Charles County, MD., died about 1752 in Albemarle County, VA married (1)Sarah Cole in Scotland and their children were Mary, James (twin), John (twin), George, Margaret and Ann and married (2) Margaret Frazier John Bruce's Parents: Henry Bruce, born about 1664, location unknown, lived in Richmond County, VA (at least for awhile), death date unknown married Mary Morton, date unknown children unknown, except possibly John Henry Bruce's Parents: William Bruce, born about 1630?, location unknown, died before Dec 1683 his wife's name is also unknown I am looking for help in determining if this is the correct linage for George Bruce and also in positively identifying spouses and children of John, Henry, and William Bruce. I have a Web Page on this George Bruce's descendants at: http://members.xoom.com/cconn/index.htm if any of you would care to visit it. Any information would be appreciated. Clyde F. Conner, Sr.