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Daniel BRANCH 1724–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1724

Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 7 Nov 1804

Death Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Peter Branch

Mother: Content Hows

Spouse(s): Joanna Jencks

Children(s): Nathaniel Branch, Aholiab Branch, Joseph BRANCH, Lydia BRANCH, Johanna Branch, Jane Branch, Olive Branch, Nicholas Branch

Daniel BRANCH was born in 1724 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, the child of Peter Branch And Content Hows. In 1782, Daniel BRANCH resided in Providence, Providence County, RI. In 1790, Daniel BRANCH resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United State. Daniel BRANCH married Joanna Jencks, and had children including Aholiab Branch, Jane Branch, Johanna Branch, Joseph Branch, Lydia Branch, Nathaniel Branch, Nicholas Branch, Olive Branch. Daniel BRANCH passed away in 1804 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Biography

  • Daniel BRANCH was born in 1724 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, the child of Peter Branch And Content Hows.
  • In 1782, Daniel BRANCH resided in Providence, Providence County, RI.
  • In 1790, Daniel BRANCH resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United State.
  • Daniel BRANCH married Joanna Jencks, and had children including Aholiab Branch, Jane Branch, Johanna Branch, Joseph Branch, Lydia Branch, Nathaniel Branch, Nicholas Branch, Olive Branch.
  • Daniel BRANCH passed away in 1804 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Branch
1696–1778
Birth Location: New London County, Preston City, Connecticut
PB
Content Hows
1700–1781
Birth Location: Plymouth County, Rochester, Connecticut
CH

Spouses(s)

Joanna Jencks
1730–1811
Birth Location: Providence County, Providence, Rhode Island
JJ

Children(s)

Nathaniel Branch
1767–1851
Birth Location: Providence County, Providence, Rhode Island
NB
Aholiab Branch
1756–1831
Birth Location: Providence County, Providence, Rhode Island
AB
Joseph BRANCH
1762–1763
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
JB
Lydia BRANCH
1770–1851
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
LB
Johanna Branch
1760–1800
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
JB
Jane Branch
1763–1829
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
JB
Olive Branch
1765–1846
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
OB
Nicholas Branch
1756–1811
Birth Location: Providence, Rhode Island
NB

Daniel BRANCH's Ancestors

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Daniel BRANCH
1724–1804
Birth Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Peter Branch
1696–1778
New London County, Preston City, Connecticut
Content Hows
1700–1781
Plymouth County, Rochester, Connecticut
Grandparents
Peter Branch
1659–1713
Branch Island, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Lincoln
1663–1732
of Taunton, Mass
Thomas Howse
1680–1737
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Content (Comfort) Smith
1680–1719
Orleans, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
John Branch
1628–1711
Thomas Lincoln
1637–
Joseph Howes
1630–1694
Elizabeth Mayo
1637–1700
Daniel Smith
1647–1720
Mary Young
1658–1716
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Branch
1596–1638

Daniel BRANCH's Descendants

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Daniel BRANCH (24 Aug 1724–7 Nov 1804) m. Joanna Jencks (18 Jun 1730–12 Apr 1811)
  1. 1. Nathaniel Branch 1767–1851 m. Rachel Wheelock 1774–1825
    1. 1. Silas (Wheelock) Branch 1802–1804
    2. 2. Ophelia Branch 1805–1883
    3. 3. Henrietta (Maria-Ann Janette) Branch 1807–1886
    4. 4. Lafayette Branch 1810–
    5. 5. Augustus (Hamlet) Branch 1816–1895
    6. 6. Caroline (Elizabeth) Branch 1820–
    7. 7. Hamlett Branch 1813–1814
    8. 8. George (Curien) Branch 1799–1850 m. Elizabeth McCracken 1806–1846
      1. 1. James (D) BRANCH 1827–1890
      2. 2. Nathaniel Branch 1826–1880 m. Leatha (Ann) Banks 1833–1901
        1. 1. Martha ("Marthey" Elizabeth) Branch 1853–
        2. 2. Josephine BRANCH 1854–
        3. 3. Virginia (A) Branch 1863–1942 m. Dave (C) Clem 1863–
        4. 4. Charles ("Charley") Branch 1858–1895
        5. 5. William (Thomas) Branch 1857–1942
        6. 6. Mary (Catherine) Branch 1855–1918
        7. 7. Alonzo (Alexander) Branch 1852–1927
        8. 8. Palmer (Missouri) Branch 1849–1930 m. Thomas (Bartlett) Yancy 1845–1925
        9. 9. Mary (A.) Branch 1865–1887
      3. 3. Martin (Van Buren) BRANCH 1841–1862
      4. 4. Thomas (Benjamin) Branch 1843–1920
      5. 5. Ophelia BRANCH 1829–1897
      6. 6. William (Lloyd) Branch 1832–1858
      7. 7. Augustus (Hamilton) BRANCH 1835–1892
      8. 8. Frances (E.) BRANCH 1837–1887
      9. 9. George (Marion) BRANCH 1839–1921
      10. 10. Margaret (Emaline) Branch 1846– m. Monroe (Dutch) Brannon 1852–
        1. 1. Luetta (V "Etta") Byars 1872–1904 m. Byron (Philip) Hargrove 1869–1915
        2. 2. Beaulah (Oscar) Brannon 1883–1950 m. Maud (Ann) Jones 1884–1969
        3. 3. John (Henry) Byars 1865–1938 m. Georgia Hargrove 1865–1926
        4. 4. Harvey (Marion) Brannon 1879–1961 m. Irene (Canzada) Bobo 1892–1981
  2. 2. Aholiab Branch 1756–1831
  3. 3. Joseph BRANCH 1762–1763
  4. 4. Lydia BRANCH 1770–1851
  5. 5. Johanna Branch 1760–1800
  6. 6. Jane Branch 1763–1829
  7. 7. Olive Branch 1765–1846
  8. 8. Nicholas Branch 1756–1811

Daniel BRANCH's Timeline

6 Records

1724
24 Aug 1724
Birth of Daniel BRANCH in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
1782
1782
Age 58
Daniel BRANCH resided here in Providence, Providence County, RI
Providence, Providence County, RI
1790
1790
Age 66
Daniel BRANCH resided here in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1800
1800
Age 76
Daniel BRANCH resided here in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
1804
7 Nov 1804
Age 80
Death of Daniel BRANCH in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1804
3 Dec 1804
Age 80
Daniel BRANCH - Probate in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1724
    Event Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 171
    [2] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
    [3] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Providence, Providence County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Series: M637; Roll: 10; Page: 195; Image: 120; Family History Library Film: 0568150

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Series: M32; Roll: 45; Page: 201; Image: 399; Family History Library Film: 218680

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1804
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 171
    [2] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
    [3] Rhode Island, Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932, Providence (R.I.) probate files (1646-1894) and indexes (1646-1899); Author: Providence (Rhode Island). Court of Probate; Probate Place: Providence, Rhode Island
    [4] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1804
    Event Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932, Providence (R.I.) probate files (1646-1894) and indexes (1646-1899); Author: Providence (Rhode Island). Court of Probate; Probate Place: Providence, Rhode Island
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