Believed to be child of John Branton, b. ca.1689 in Devonshire, Eng; John's wife: Mary. Two children: Thomas BRANTON b. ca 1714, Devonshire, Eng; d. Jan 1764 in Dobbs Co, NC Samuel Branton b. 1725; d. 1808 in craven Co, NC. Thomas's wife: ?, Susannah b. ca 1738> ENG or Dobbs Co, NC Warrant for 150 acres between Neuse River and Catantney Creek in Craven Precint, Bath Co, NC on 26 Sep 1735. Warrant for 640 acres in craven Co on North side of Neuse River joining the Bear Pocoson River on 18 Nov 1738. LeRoy [email protected]