Who was Richard Brann?

Richard Brann (1678–1774) was born in Etchingham, Sussex, England and died in Hawkhurst, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Brand Brann 1678–1774

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1678 · Etchingham, Sussex, England

Died 4 Mar 1774 · Hawkhurst, Kent, England

Father Richard Brann Sr

Mother Joane Rolfe Roaffe

Spouse Alice Emma Baker Brann Brand

Children Benjamin Brann

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Brann Sr

Joane Rolfe Roaffe

Spouse(s)

Alice Emma Baker Brann Brand

Children

Benjamin Brann

Biography

In 1678, Richard Brand Brann entered the world in Etchingham, Sussex, England, born to richard brann sr and joane rolfe roaffe. Richard Brand Brann married alice emma baker brann brand, and had children including benjamin brann. Richard Brand Brann passed away in 1774 in Hawkhurst, Kent, England.

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1678

Birth of Richard Brand Brann in Etchingham, Sussex, England

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Death of Richard Brand Brann in Hawkhurst, Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Brann

This ancestor line traces from Therfield, Hertfordshire, England (1515) to Etchingham, Sussex, England (1678) across 6 generations.

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: Richard Brann (1678–1774) was born in Etchingham, Sussex, England and died in Hawkhurst, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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