I am researching the Tumlin family. I would like to obtain data on Laura Ann Bruce. She married William H. Tumlin probably about 1824 in SC. She and William had 10 children. Her father was George Bruce who died in 1856 in Cherokee County, GA. Her mother is unknown and Larua's date of birth, death, and place of burial are unknown. Also if you know anything about the Tumlin, I am also interested. I am Paul Tumlin. Address is 2085 Clairmeade Valley Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329. Phone is 404-634-9767 and email is cpdt69@aol.com THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In a small Southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered me. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind the counter about the helmets. She exploded into a rage, yelling at me, "You darn Yankees never do read the Bible!" I assured her that I did, but simply couldn't recall anything about firemen in the Bible. She jerked her Bible from behind the counter and ruffled thru some pages, and finally jabbed her finger at a passage. Sticking it in my face she said, "See, it says right here, 'The three wise man came from afar.'"

Hope the following information will be helpful to somebody. I am especially interested in any information anyone might have about the Bruces who received land grants or warrants in Hopkins County. I am trying to connect them to my ggrandmother, Mahulda Bruce Furgerson. Joyce Kentucky Land Grants The following information was found in the book, The Kentucky Land Grants. This book was found in the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. The following Bruces received Grants in County Court Orders. I am copying the columns that list, in order, the Grantee, Date of Survey, County and Watercourse. The book also gives the book and page number in which the grant is found as well as the number of acres. Bruce, Kader 11/14/1835 Hopkins Wiers Cr. Bruce, Bennett 7/27/1841 Muhlenberg Cypress Ct. Bruce, Abner 4/4/1842 Hopkins Clear Cr. Bruce, Joel 6/5/1849 Caldwell Drydens Cr. Bruce, William 5/6/1847 Pulaski Marsh Cr. Bruce, Allen 9/28/1853 Hopkins Slovens Cr. Bruce, Thomas H.C. 8/20/1854 Lewis Kinniconick Cr. Bruce, George W. 9/22/1854 Lewis Spy Run Br, Bruce, Thomas H.C. 8/20/1855 Lewis Kinniconick Cr. Bruce, George 10/16/1854 Lewis Spy Gun Br. Bruce, George W. & Thomas H.C. 9/4/1854 Lewis Ohio R. " 9/6/1854 " " Thomas, H.C. 10/15/1854 Lewis Kinniconick Cr. Bruce, Thomas H.C. & George W. 9/4/1854 Lewis 3 Islands Ohio R. Bruce, Thomas HC 10/15/1854 Lewis Kinniconick Cr. Bruce, George 8/30/1856 Lewis ??? Bruce, Thomas HC 8/15/1857 Lewis Kiniconick Cr. Bruce, George W. 8/15/1857 Lewis Rock Run Cr. Bruce, Andrew 3/18/1858 Hopkins Owens Cr. Bruce, Jeremiah & Cador 8/29/1859 Hopkins Clear Cr. Bruce, George W. 10/15/1859 Lewis Kiniconick Cr. Bruce, Jeremiah 1/21/1861 Webster Clear Cr. Bruce, Sarah 1/12/1866 Hopkins Weirs Cr. Bruce, Jeremiah 11/25/1883 Hopkins Clear Cr. The following list is for Bruces that obtained Kentucky Land Warrants. Bruce, John & Haratia 6/8/1817 Lewis Kinniconic Cr. Bruce, Denning 11/16/1818 Hopkins Waters of Tradewater Bruce, Abner 11/16/1818 Hopkins Waters of Tradewater Bruce, Thomas 2/22/1817 Knox Laurel Fk Bruce, Denning 11/24/1823 Union None Bruce, George W. 1/30/1834 Lawrence Waters of Kinniconick Bruce, George W. 1/30/1824 Lewis Waters of Kinniconick Bruce, Richard 12/29/1823 Livingston Fk Isaac Cr Bruce, George W. 3/28/1825 Lewis Ohio R Bruce, Horatia 9/27/1825 Lewis Ohio R. Bruce, George W. 3/25/1825 Lewis Ohio R. Bruce, George W. 1/20/1825 Lewis Kinniconick Cr Bruce, G. W. 3/28/1825 Lewis Waters of Kinniconick Bruce, Geo W 3/28/1825 Lewis " " " Bruce, Constantine 2/23/1826 Lewis Salt Lick Cr Bruce, George 4/3/1826 Lewis Br Kenniconick Bruce, George 7/19/1826 Lewis Ohio R Bruce, George W 7/19/1826 Lewis Kenniconick Cr Bruce, GeorgeW 2/26/1826 Lewis Br Kenniconick Cr Bruce, George W 9/24/1825 Lewis Kenniconick Cr Numerous other entries for George and George W in Lewis County and Kinniconick Note: There are other categories of land warrants and grants that I didn't find.

I'm looking for additional information and descendants of Daniel Bruce and John N. Bruce: Daniel Bruce b: circa 1797, South Carolina d: 24 Jun 1874, Campbell Couty, TN buried: Queener Cemetery, Jacksboro wife: Mary ? b: circa 1801, Georgia Children --- William: b: c. 1827, Caryville, Campbell County married: A.E. Bridgeman, 6 Mar 1856 Willis: b: c. 1829, Caryville, Campbell County married: Nancy Bridgeman, 12 Dec 1850 Mary J. Bruce: b: 1833 Caryville, Campbell County Sarah Bruce: b: c. 1836, Caryville, Campbell County married: Jacob S. Clodfelter (b: c. 1833) son of Frederick and Nancy Clodfelter Elizabeth Bruce: b: c 1841, Caryville, Campbell County married: Issac Muzingo George R. Bruce: b: 1844, served with Co.H, 2nd TN Volunteer Infantry in Civil War John N. Bruce: b: Sept 1844, Caryville, Campell County served with Co. H, 2nd TN Volunteer Infantry in Civil War Married: Sarah David, 31 Mar 1864, at Jacksboro Sarah David: b: 24 Nov 1845, d: 22 Mar 1916 Children: John B. (5 Dec 1861), Thomas ( 23 Jan 1865), Daniel (2 Feb 1867), Burnitta (19 Jul 1871), L.O. (daughter, 19 Dec 1876), Jacob (16 Jan 1879), Wiley (23 Jul 1881), J. Thorton (10 Oct 1883), Brownlow (27 Oct 1886) John N. Bruce became an invalid from wounds in a Civil War battle. He was a POW for about 6 months. He died on 25 Mar 1911 and is buried in Baird Cemetery, Elk Valley, Campbell County where the family lived. Gary Martens mailto:garymartens@earthlink.net GRDB List Owner - AHSGR Database mailing list GER-Volga Co-list Owner - German Russian Volga mailing list AHSGR Village Coordinator for Schilling - Schilling Village Home Page - http://home.earthlink.net/~garymartens/schilling.html NEGenWeb Lincoln County Coordinator - http://www.rootsweb.com/~nelincol/

I am seeking any information on the family of Sarah Mitchel Bruce. Sarah Married L.D. Peck in 1878. Does anyone have a Bruce who married a Mitchel? Thanks Bill Peck

This is in response to a query posted several weeks ago asking about a John Bruce of Pennsylvania to which I responded that they could be found in Frederick Co Va. The party then responded by requesting the name of the book at which time my email got deleted and I do not have the name of the requesting party. The name of the book I referred to is: JOHN BRUCE OF THE SHENANDOAH by Violet Laverne Bruce, B.A. This book traces the Bruces of Frederick Co (Va) and Brucetown. John married Rachel Littler, who was a Quaker and was disowned by the Quakers. I apologize for any inconvenience and I sincerely hope the requested party sees this message. Bea Hudson Hampton, VA

Dear Joyce, Is there any mention of an Emeline Bruce abt 1825 Ga.,or Caroline Bruce abt 1830 Tn., Matilda Bruce abt. 1831 Tn., Philadelphia Bruce abt. 1833 Tn, Artemesia Bruce abt. 1835 Ill. , J.R. Bruce abt. 1840 Tn., William Bruce abt 1841 Tn., Lucretia Bruce abt.1843 Ky., Frances E. (Rita) Bruce abt 1845 Ky., Martin Bruce abt 1848 Ky. Thank you, Leslie lburress@inquo.net ---------- > From: BRUCE-D-request@rootsweb.com > To: BRUCE-D@rootsweb.com > Subject: BRUCE-D Digest V98 #96 > Date: Thursday, November 12, 1998 5:46 AM >

I found a listing for the book "Bruces And Their Ancestry" by J. P. Coleman in the Family Tree Maker Online Genealogy Library and have downloaded the book. Mr. Coleman traces the ancestors of Bruces in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Titles of Chapters are: James Bruce #1, James Bruce #2, Jonathan Bruce (1788-1857), In Habersham County, Georgia, In Cherokee County, Geogia, The Children of Jonathan Bruce, Sons of Jonathan Bruce in Confederate Army, Berry Bruce and his descendants, Mary Ann Bruce Bishop and her Descendants, Thompson Bruce and his Descendants, William Bruce (1846-1911), Mrs. Eliza Jane Bruce Coleman (1859-1932 and her Descendants, Boyce Bruce (1822-1809), Warren Bruce and His Descendants (1824-1900), Calton Bruce and his Descendants (1826-1897), Baylis Bruce and his Descendants (1828-1896), and Green Bruce (1831-1910) and His Descendants. This book does not have an index, but if you will be somewhat specific about what you are looking for, I'd be happy to do look-ups. Joyce

Mary/Polly BRUCE was born about 1774 in Amelia Co. VA. Died 23 Sept 1859 in Prince Edward Co. VA. She was daughter of Alexander BRUCE and second wife, which her name is unknown, but I believe her mother to have been Rachel WOODSON. Married John QUEENSBERRY before 1795. No marriage record survives but she is named as Polly CUSHENBERRY, wife of John CUSHENBERRY in her father's September 1795 Nottoway Co. Will. In the Prince Edward Co. VA 1859 Death Register, Mary/Polly QUEENSBERRY is listed as being 85 years old, died of "old age", parent is listed as Alexander BRUCE, widow of John QUEENSBERRY and the informant was a son, Alexander QUEENSBERRY. John QUEENSBERRY operated an "Ordinary" in the area of Green Bay, VA. (P.E. Co) He died in 1813. Left no will but his inventory covers several pages in the Prince Edward Co. Court Books and several Deeds are recorded for his children and wife after his death. The 1810 census for Prince Edward Co. VA listed John QUEENSBERRY as head of household, age 45 plus. Three males under 10 years of age, and one between 10 and 16 years old. Females included were two females under 10 years and one female between 26 and 45 years old. Children are not in the order that they were born. Names taken from a list of heirs of John QUEENSBERRY in the division of his estate.. Alexander QUEENSBERRY born about 1796 Prince Edward Co. VA removed to Lunenburg Co. VA Elizabeth Nancy QUEENSBERRY born about 1808 Prince Edward Co. VA. Married on 20 May 1825 to Thomas WALLER, P.E. Co. VA. John QUEENSBERRY born about 1811 Prince Edward Co. VA. Died of consumption at age 55 in August 1866. Found in the 1866 Death Register for P.E. Co. VA Washington J. QUEENSBERRY born 13 November 1806 Prince Edward Co. VA Died 14 Jan 1856 Guilford Co. NC. Married 11 Nov 1841 Mary Jane BURKE Prince Edward Co. VA. Daughter of Richard F. BURKE and Sally FOSTER. This may have been a second marriage, I lose Washington QUEENSBERRY for the years 1832-1841. He sold all of his land in 1831-32 in Prince Edward Co. and can not be found as head of household in VA, GA, KY, or N.C. in 1840. William QUEENSBERRY born about 1803/4-Died in Lunenburg Co. VA. in 1826. Estate filed in Lunenburg Co. VA. Married Nancy ROBINSON. Rachel QUEENSBERRY born about 1805 Prince Edward Co. VA married in Prince Edward Co. VA on 15 June 1821 to McNess SHIPP son of John SHIPP. Mary QUEENSBERRY born 1812/13, married Edward B. MILLER on 1 Dec 1831, consent given by her guardian R.M. DEJARNETT ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Children of Washington J. QUEENSBERRY and Mary Jane BURKE Victoria Anne QUEENSBERRY born 4 Jan 1848 Guilford Co. NC-died 21 Sept 1919 in Rockingham Co. NC. Married Pinckney L. WALL Caroline QUEENSBERRY died as an infant Mary W. QUEENSBERRY born 1856 after the death of her father, she died at age 8 years (guardianship records) After the death of Washington QUEENSBERRY, Mary BURKE married as her second husband Jesse Harper BEVIL of Guilford Co. NC. Marriage bond dated 1 Oct 1856. Mary died 24 Nov 1884 and is buried at Center Church Cem, Guilford Co. NC. in the BEVIL plot. They had one daughter: Permelia BEVIL born 1858, married Mack WARREN and died in Caswell Co. NC Sources: North Carolina: Guilford County Court Records, 1856-1858 Marriage Bonds Dates taken from Tombstones in Center Methodist Church Cemetery Virginia: Nottoway Co. VA Court Order Book 2 Will Book 1, page 200 Prince Edward Co. VA Court Order Books 8/11/13 Marriage Bonds Deed Books Note: The Prince Edward Co. VA Marriage Bonds are not listed in the "Knorr Marriages of P.E. Co. VA. On a visit to the courthouse in Farmville, I found the QUEENSBERRY Marriages on record there.

Can anyone tell me what years the vital records go back to in Virginia. I need birth records for about 1797-1800, Death records after 1800, and immigration/naturalization records for that same period. Do they exist and what's the best way to get them without knowing a county. My only clue to start at the county level would be a port of entry from Scotland. Any clues? Thanks for any advise Sheri

Hi everyone, I braved the horrible midwestern winter weather today and returned to Iowa City. Here's what I found out about the book that is about Thomas Bruce. It is titled THOMAS BRUCE OF SUDBURY AND MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS. By Winifred Fahey Pelley, Lindsley Reese Bailey, Winsor Bruce, Laura Lindquist Fahey, Miriam Fahey Rudd and Catherine Rose Fahey. It is acually an enlarged version of an work originally published in The New England Historical & Genealogical Register Vol CXXXVI, Oct. 1982, pgs 294-306. The booklet has three sections. The first is a narritive history of Thomas Bruce. It has alot of details of his land, deeds and will. It is very well documented with lots of sources listed. This section is 13 pages long and does list LDS reference numbers. I was able to get photocopies of this section for anyone who is interested. The second section is family pages and the third section is ancestery charts for those listed in the book. The library would not copy these second and third sections due to possible copywrite laws. But I did copy them by hand. (I got a blister from writing them all). I will, over the next week or so put them into my computer and they will be available by an email attachment for anyone who wants them or I will print them and send them by mail. I noted in the charts that several of the descendents ended up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. If these branches haven't been documented by court house records and anyone wants them, I would be happy to get those as Cedar Rapids is where I live. The family page for Thomas and Magdelen included 4 sons, Thomas abt 1665, John abt 1667, Roger abt 1670 and David abt 1675. Of these 4 there are charts for John, Roger and David. Of the anscestor charts several go back to the early 1600's and at least one that dates back to one generation prior to a child born in 1597, Holland. These are of course on the lines that married into the Bruce line. If anyone has specific questions, let me know and I'll look them up for you. And I'll get the charts done as soon as possible (right after I finish my term paper). :-) Sheri

Dorothy MAY married Alexander BRUCE of Amelia Co. VA. Her parents were John MAY and Mary unknown. Below is a list of the children named in the 1759 Amelia Co. VA will of John MAY. Probated in 1767 Amelia Co. VA. Will Book 2X, page 187. John MAY born ca 1717 VA married Agness unknown Martha MAY born ca 1719 VA Mary MAY born 2 June 1724 Prince George Co. VA, baptised 11 Oct 1724. married ______ RAGSDALE James MAY born 6 Feb 1726 Prince George Co. VA-died Feb-April 1773, will dated 14 Feb 1773 probated 25 Feb 1786 Amelia Co. VA. married Susannah unknown Dorothy MAY born 9 Dec 1728 Prince George Co. VA-died ca 1767/68 in area that is present day Nottoway Co. VA. married Alexander BRUCE. Elizabeth MAY born 2 Oct 1730 Prince Edward Co. VA, baptised 15 Nov 1730. married ROBERTSON Not named in will but recorded in Bristol Parish records. William MAY born 28 Dec 1732 Prince George Co. VA baptised 24 Feb 1733. May have died before 1759 as he was not named in his father's will.

Researchers have tried to solve the mystery and identification of the first Alexander BRUCE found in Amelia County VA. Speculation could be that the Alexander BRUCE who was a Jacobite, who was arrested and sent to the colonies in 1716, unindentured was the father of our Alexander BRUCE? There are other BRUCES in Southside VA, but no positive proof has been found to determine their relationship. This Deed of Gift was recorded 42 years before Alexander Jr died, proving that the Alexander Sr was his father. No one old and helpless, giving all of his property away, could have lived 42 more years, married three more times, and sired at least 15 more children, amassed slaves, and thousands of acres of land. This has to be our immigrant ancestor! Am always open to discussions. ...whether pro or con Amelia Co. VA "Deed of Gift. Alexander BRUSE, Sr to Alexander BRUCE Jr. 19 Dec 1753 Consideration: 5 shillings besides the good will I bear him." 303 acres adjoining "a white oak above the Sappony Indian Cabbans" a branch of Winnihams Creek, a fork of a small spring branch; also 2 negroes, Sam and Jack, with all my cattle, horses, mares, and hogs, with all my household furniture, incl. everything that I have a lawful right unto....because I am now too old & helpless & shall under God, for the future depend upon my son for food & rainment" Witnesses: Edward THWEATT, James MAY and Samuel JONES Deed proved by oaths of same witnesses & ordered recorded on Dec 27, 1753 Amelia Co. McConnaughey Deed Book 5, pages 16 and 17

Thank you everyone who answered my question on Bruce variations. Sincerely, Margaret Boyer Allen allenmb@dnet.net

James BRUCE born about 1787 Nottoway Co. VA, son of Alexander BRUCE and Ann PENICK. Daniel VERSER was appointed guardian for James after the death of his father. Nothing is known about James, possible that he died young or he moved to another state. Much research needs to be done on this James BRUCE. Jane BRUCE was born about 1789, daughter of Alexander BRUCE and Ann PENNICK. Daniel VERSER was appointed her guardian after the death of her father, Alexander BRUCE. It still remains a mystery to researchers of what happened to James, his sister Jane, and their mother Ann PENICK BRUCE. I am hoping that by posting this skimpy data on the last two children of Alexander BRUCE, someone else has come up with evidence of what happened to them? It is possible that they removed to Tennessee or Kentucky. Sources: Prince Edward Co. VA 14 March 1785 Alexander BRUCE and Ann PENICK. Sur. Thomas PENICK. Married 15 March. Dau of John and Mary (MALLORY) PENICK Nottoway Co. VA: Court Order Book 2 Will Book 1 page 200 Prince Edward Co. VA Court Order Book 13

Lucy BRUCE born 14 Dec 1785 Nottoway Co. VA, daughter of Alexander BRUCE and Ann PENICK. Married 31 Oct 1807 to Thomas ROWLETT in Prince Edward Co. VA. Thomas ROWLETT born 26 March 1787 in Prince Edward Co. VA, son of McNess/Mackness ROWLETT. Lucy and Thomas ROWLETT moved several times, they are found in Prince Edward Co., Mecklenburg Co VA, also Rockingham Co. NC. Lucy died 8 Feb 1850 in Rockingham Co. NC and Thomas ROWLETT died 5 June 1841 in Rockingham Co. NC. Children of Lucy BRUCE and Thomas ROWLETT: 1...Elvira Jane ROWLETT born 7 Aug 1808 Prince Edward Co. VA. Married 14 Oct 1828 Rockingham Co. NC to Peter Dutiot GUERRANT, a physician. Peter and Elvira are bured Leaksville Cemetery, Rockingham Co. NC. They had 13 children. 2...Bellerma Elizabeth ROWLETT born 15 Aug 1810 Prince Edward Co. VA-died 1856 Eufaula, Barbour Co. AL. Married 1829 Leroy Fillmore PATTERSON, Senator from Alabama. 3...(Twin) Alexandria Ann born 3 June 1813-died 2 Nov 1890 Rockingham Co. NC. Married William C. PATTERSON 4...(Twin) Missouri Bruce ROWLETT born 3 June 1813 Rockingham Co. NC... never married 5...Peter Mackness ROWLETT born 15 Oct 1818 Mecklenburg Co. VA. Died 30 Sept 1896 Calloway Co. KY. Married 11 March 1845 Mary Ann JOHNSON. They had 10 children. 6...Vincento DeValdi ROWLETT born 6 Aug 1821 Mecklenburg Co. VA -died 22 Oct 1888 Calloway Co. KY. Married (1) 24 Jan 1846 in Stewart Co. TN, Laurenna B. WIMBERLY They had 3 children. Married (2) Julia Ann McCUISTON 1851/2. They had 7 children 7...Lucy Benson born 20 April 1827 Rockingham Co. NC.-died 30 June 1851 Calloway Co. KY. Married 25 Nov 1845 Joel Brown ACREE in Calloway Co. KY. They had 2 children. Sources: Rockingham Co. NC: Will Book 2 Deed Books Marriage Register Prince Edward Co. VA Will Book 3 and 4 Marriages of Prince Edward Co. VA 1754-1810 by Knorr Calloway Co. KY: Federal Census Marriages Wills Deeds Nottoway Co. VA Will Book 1 page 200

Woodson BRUCE born about 1777 and no later than 1782 in Amelia Co. VA. The son of Alexander BRUCE and his second wife, name unknown. Possible Rachel WOODSON. The mother of Woodson may have died when he was born or soon afterwards as Alexander BRUCE married for the third time in 1783. Woodson BRUCE died shortly after his father, probable in July 1797. At the Nottoway County Court held 4 Aug 1797, John QUEENSBERRY, and Polly his wife, sued their siblings for their share of Woodson's estate. Nottoway Co. Court Book 2, page 15 4 Aug 1797 "John QUEENSBERRY and Polly, his wife Levi CLAY and Rachel, his wife, Complainants Against Joel JOHNS and Deonitia, his wife; James HUDSON and Prudence, his wife; Ridley ELLINGTON, the widow of Hezekiah ELLINGTON; Alexander BRUCE; Josiah ELLINGTON and Elizabeth, his wife; Armistead BRUCE; Lemuel BRUCE; Nelson JENNINGS, Lemuel JENNINGS, Sterling FOWLKES and Elizabeth, his wife, Daniel CRENSHAW and Nancy, his wife; William WALKER and Chloe, his wife; Charles HARDY and Dolley, his wife; and Mary JENNINGS, William JENNINGS, James JENNINGS, Nelson BRUCE, John BRUCE, Lucy BRUCE, James BRUCE, and Jenny BRUCE, Infants of Alexander BRUCE, deceased by their next friend and guardian, specially appointed by the Court, Defendants Upon a Petition Nottoway Court Book 2 page 29 7 Aug 1797 To the Complainants Levi CLAY and Rachel, his wife; John QUEENSBERRY and Polly, his wife, as sisters of the whole blood to the deceased infant, Woodson BRUCE, whole shares; to Lemuel BRUCE; Josiah ELLINGTON and Elizabeth, his wife; Joel JOHNS and Dionetia, his wife; James HUDSON and Prudence, his wife; Ridley ELLINGTON, widow of Hezekiah ELLINGTON; Armistead BRUCE; and Lucy BRUCE, James BRUCE and Jenny BRUCE, infants of Alexander BRUCE, deceased, and the Defendants as colaterals of the half blood to the said Woodson BRUCE, deceased, half shares; and to the Complainants as representatives of James JENNINGS senr, deceased, in the right of his wife, Depha, Nelson JENNINGS, Lemuel JENNINGS, Sterling FOWLKES and Elizabeth, his wife, Daniel CRENSHAW and Nancy, his wife; and Mary JENNINGS and James JENNINGS, who are infants, one-half share to be equally divided between them; and to the Complainants William WALKER and Chloe, his wife, Charles HARDY and Dolly, his wife, and Nelson and John BRUCE, who are infants as representatives of John BRUCE deceased, one-half share to be equally divided between them; and that they report to the Court for a final decree:

Does anyone know of a BRUCE who was a surgeon in the Revolutionary War. I believe this man was also the immigrant from Scotland. Also looking for a BRUCE ( I think Robert) who married a German girl - don't know whether this Robert was the same as the surgeon or his son....

Rachel BRUCE born about 1770/75 was a daughter of Alexander BRUCE and his second wife, name unknown. I have not proven this yet but believe that her mother was Rachel WOODSON. Rachel BRUCE CLAY died before the 1840 Census, probable Lunenburg Co. VA, altho her husband and children are found in the 1840 Tennessee Census. Rachel married Levi CLAY, son of Obediah Clay and Mary CHAPPEL. This is proven by the 1795 will of her father, Alexander BRUCE...Book 1, page 200, Nottoway Co. VA Children of Rachel BRUCE and Levi CLAY Mitchell CLAY born 1799/1800 Lunenburg Co. VA died in Wilson Co. TN. No marriage record found. Woodson CLAY born 1799/1800 Lunenburg Co. VA. (Named after his mother's deceased brother and possible maiden name of his maternal grandmother). Thought to have died young. Woodson CLAY was named in the 1825 will of his uncle, Olive CLAY, Lunenburg Co. VA. John CLAY born about 1805 Lunenburg Co. VA. In 1840 Census, he was living in Wilson Co. TN Mary/Polly CLAY born 1807 Lunenburg CCo. VA. Married ? ROWLETT. Possible that she also removed to TN. Charles B. CLAY born 1808 Lunenburg Co. VA. Nothing else known. Martha CLAY born 1809 Lunenburg Co. VA. Possible that she also married a ? ROWLETT and was living in TN. Carlos Green CLAY born 1 June 1810 Lunenburg Co. VA-died 22 Jan 1900 (Bible Record) Wilson Co. TN. Married 2 Dec 1849 in Wilson Co. TN, Selena Caroline TAYLOR. Sources: Lunenburg Co. VA: Will Book 8 1830 Census Roll 194 and 195 Nottoway Co. VA: Court Order Book 2 Will Book 1 page 200 Wilson Co. TN: 1840 Census Roll 182 Marriage Register

Does anyone know if a variation of the Bruce surname is Braun? Thank you Margaret Boyer Allen allenmb@dnet.net