For anyone who is interested, Kindred Braswell/Bracewell was the son of Richard Bracewell and Winifred Carlisle Bracewell Downman. The records for the court battle over the minor orphan--Kindred and his siblings Allen and Wiley Bracewel--from 1821 through at least 1829 is in the book Laurens County Legal Records 1807-1832, Compiled by Allen Thomas, 1991. Now here's the interesting note: The Bracewells/Braswells as were many of the early Georgia families were from the area that made up the original Edgecombe, NC. I've been living with the names in the Edgecombe and Nash, NC, deed books for the past three weeks because I'm fairly certain this is the origin of my Deans prior to their migration to Washington, Georgia. I don't have time to write much, but the Edgecombe and Nash County deed indexes look like a who's who of early Georgia settlers. SOO--Kindred Braswell (sic) is born in Laurens Co, GA, in 1812. When his father dies about 1821, the older Bracewell siblings duke it out in court with Kindred's mother (the second wife) until Kindred comes of age. Beginning in 1818, the Dean-Braswell-Hightower-Smith drama plays out: *In July 1818, Williamson Deen, son of Winifred Dyson and Richard Deen--the younger, who d. 1812--marries Eliza Smith. [My Richard Dean, RS b. 1760 in Halifax, NC, was guardian of Williamson Dean's younger sister Charity following their father's death. The relationship between my Richard and that Richard is not established. Winifred Dyson and Richard Deen, the younger, were married in 1793 in Nash Co, NC]. *In 1825 Kindred Braswell (sic) gains letters of admin for the William Smith estate, and Joshua Hightower is appointed guardian of Elizabeth, Samuel and Joseph Smith, orphans of William Smith. *In 1825 Elizabeth D. Smith renounces her right of dower to land sold by Davis Smith and John Thomas to Russell Kellam in Jan. 1823. Land adjoining landowners Joshua Hightower, Martha Martin, Joseph Livingston and Culpepper. *In 1825 Elizabeth D. Smith renounces her right of dower to property sold by Davis Smith to Henry Montford in Jan 1825. [I have not established the relationship, if any, of Henry Montford to the James Montford who received about 350,000 acres from Gov. Telfair during the Pine Barrens Land Scandal.] *In 1825, Richard Dean, his son Elijah Dean, and Richard's son-in-law Joshua Hightower make a $7500 bond for the guardianship of Elizabeth Smith, Samuel Smith, and Joseph Smith, orphans of William Smith. [Richard Dean and his son Elijah are my direct line; Joshua Hightower is Richard's son-in-law, married to Richard Dean's daughter Sally.] *By 1826 Richard Braswell, who fought the court battle above for guardian of Kindred and siblings, is the admin of the William Smith Estate. *In Jan 1827, Kindred Braswell is guardian of Elizabeth Smith. *In Sept 1827, Kindred Braswell (admin), Joshua Hightower (guardian of the Smith children), and Lewis McClendon (in right of his wife) petition for their shares of the estate. *[various estate returns for 1827 and 1828. *In June 1828 a commission of Jonathan S. Minton, Hardy Smith, James Kinchen, Richard Ricks, and Roger Powers divide the Smith estate into equal shares. *In 1828 Winfield Hightower, son of Joshua and Sally Dean Hightower, marries Elizabeth Smith. *In July 1829 Kindred Braswell, admin of Wm Smith estate, discharged from liability. Estate settled. NOTE: in 1858, Elijah Dean dies in Dale Co, AL. In 1860, Kindred Braswell dies in Dale Co, AL. ****Now, if there is anyone out there who can explain these relationships to me, I will greatly appreciate the help. This is a discovery I have made only tonight. Do you suppose Kindred's wife was a Smith? SDL -----Original Message----- From: gascreve-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gascreve-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Carole Drexel Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 11:07 AM To: gascreve@rootsweb.com; GASCREVE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GASCREVE] FW: Edward Blackshear Coalson;correction, Paul Coalson, Braswell connection Thank you, Carol, for all the great info. I'll try to put it together and see what else I can come up with. They were part of the Young family, and it is really very large. I was thinking that these Coalsons might be related to the Screven County Colsons. -----Original Message----- From: gascreve-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gascreve-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Carol Miller Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 9:05 AM To: GASCREVE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GASCREVE] FW: Edward Blackshear Coalson;correction, Paul Coalson, Braswell connection Paul Colson was the first husband of Elizabeth Blackshear, Henry Wyche the second. Another discovery, Paul Colson was a son of Sanders Colson and Winifred Braswell, according to several sources. Winifred was a daughter of Kindred Braswell and Rhoda ukn. Juniper Hall Sr's first wife is thought to have also been a daughter of Kindred and Rhoda. Carol -----Original Message----- From: Carol Miller [mailto:cmiller20@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 9:57 PM To: 'gascreve@rootsweb.com' Subject: Edward Blackshear Coalson Carole, Well I did some quick checking around to refresh my memory,as these people aren't my line, just the Halls. Elizabeth Blackshear was a daughter of Edward Blackshear ane Emily Goodwin Mitchell. Her first husband was Henry Wyche and her second husband was Paul Coalson. He was born in Burke Co Ga and was a lawyer. Some sites at Rootsweb have Edward Blackshear Coalson as their son, so I think that is probably your answer. There is actually quite a bit of information on the Blackshears and some of these other families. The history of Melrose plantation is interesting, you should look it up. 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Hey Sharon, I don't know whether this helps or casts more confusing information into the stewpot... 1786 plat for a Kindred Braswell near a Samuel Braswell and near to the Ogeechee River: http://content.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/looseplats&CISOPTR=5484&REC=15 1785 plat for Samuel Braswell near Kindred Braswell and near to the Ogeechee River: http://content.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/looseplats&CISOPTR=5568&REC=10 The text description accompanying this second plat lists Samuel, Kindred and Robert Braswell as adjacent land owners. These parcels were on or adjacent to Bark Camp Branch / Creek in Burke County (this could now be Screven, Jenkins, Burke, or Jefferson County). Dale ___________________________________ Sharon Dean Lee wrote: > For anyone who is interested, Kindred Braswell/Bracewell was the son of > Richard Bracewell and Winifred Carlisle Bracewell Downman. The records for > the court battle over the minor orphan--Kindred and his siblings Allen and > Wiley Bracewel--from 1821 through at least 1829 is in the book Laurens > County Legal Records 1807-1832, Compiled by Allen Thomas, 1991. > > > ****Now, if there is anyone out there who can explain these relationships to > me, I will greatly appreciate the help. This is a discovery I have made > only tonight. Do you suppose Kindred's wife was a Smith? > > > > SDL > >