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Handy L Brantley 1824–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Nov 1824

Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 28 Nov 1907

Death Location: Stanhope, Nash, North Carolina, USA

Father: Sherrod Brantley

Mother: Tabitha Stokes

Spouse(s): Susanne Medlin

Children(s): Onnie Brantley

The story of Handy L Brantley began in 1824 in Nash, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Handy L Brantley resided in Nash, North Carolina. Handy L Brantley married Susanne Medlin, and had children including Onnie Brantley. Handy L Brantley passed away in 1907 in Stanhope, Nash, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Handy L Brantley began in 1824 in Nash, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Handy L Brantley resided in Nash, North Carolina.
  • Handy L Brantley married Susanne Medlin, and had children including Onnie Brantley.
  • Handy L Brantley passed away in 1907 in Stanhope, Nash, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sherrod Brantley
1770–1840
Birth Location: Edgecomb, North Carolina, USA
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Tabitha Stokes
1788–1871
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
TS

Spouses(s)

Susanne Medlin
1827–1907
Birth Location: Nash Co, NC
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Children(s)

Onnie Brantley
1868–1948
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Handy Brantley's Ancestors

Self
Handy Brantley
1824–1907
Birth Place: Nash, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Sherrod Brantley
1770–1840
Edgecomb, North Carolina, USA
Tabitha Stokes
1788–1871
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Brantley
1745–1805
Edgecombe, Nash, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Frye
1748–1800
Great-Grandparents
John Brantley
1725–1786
Elizabeth Marsh
1730–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Brantley
1699–1741
Ruth Brantley
1702–1756

Handy Brantley's Descendants

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Handy (L) Brantley (24 Nov 1824–28 Nov 1907) m. Susanne Medlin (17 Mar 1827–27 Nov 1907)
  1. 1. Onnie Brantley 1868–1948 m. Virginia Bryant 1869–1959
    1. 1. Tony (Edgar) Brantley 1888–1960 m. Laura (Lee) Brock 1893–1965
      1. 1. Tony (Edgar Brantley) Jr 1923–1950
      2. 2. Edith (Marie) Brantley 1925–2008 m. Willie (Jasper Bridgers PFC) WWII 1919–1995
        1. 1. Donald (Ray) Bridgers 1950–2012
        2. 2. Michael (Lane) Bridgers 1951–1973
      3. 3. Frances (Nanelle) Brantley 1929–2017 m. Alexander (Wright Bollin) Jr 1925–2007
      4. 4. Clara (Delana) Brantley 1914–1998 m. Lane (Roger) Spicer 1915– m. James (Harold) Smith 1911–
        1. 1. James (Harold Smith) Jr 1934–1969
    2. 2. James (Randolph) Brantley 1893–1980
    3. 3. Thomas Brantley 1891–1957
    4. 4. Mary (Magdalene) Brantley 1898–1956
    5. 5. Medora (Pearl) Brantley 1902–1998 m. Wiley (Melvin) Bunn 1900–1984
      1. 1. Dorris Bunn 1926–
      2. 2. Madorah (Dejetta) Bunn 1924–2010 m. Gordon (Forrest) Marvel 1923–
      3. 3. Martha (Brantley) Bunn 1926–2010
      4. 4. Jenny Bunn 1920–
      5. 5. Delia (Carol) Bunn 1932–2011 m. Robert (Frederick Johnson) Sr. 1929–1999
      6. 6. Helaine Bunn 1920–
    6. 6. Jody Brantley 1905–1917
    7. 7. Gatie Brantley 1910– m. Hardy (Albert) Murray 1898–1971
      1. 1. Harold (Boyd) Murray 1932–1950
      2. 2. Danny (Ted) Murray 1934–1982
      3. 3. Albert (Nelson) Murray 1946–1987

Handy Brantley's Timeline

7 Records

1824
24 Nov 1824
Birth of Handy L Brantley in Nash, North Carolina, USA
Nash, North Carolina, USA
1847
1847
Age 23
Handy L Brantley was married In Nash Co., NC
Nash co., NC
1850
1850
Age 26
Handy L Brantley resided here in Nash, North Carolina
Nash, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 36
Handy L Brantley resided here in Sullivants District, Nash, North Carolina, United States
Sullivants District, Nash, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 46
Handy L Brantley resided here in Springfield, Nash, North Carolina, United States
Springfield, Nash, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 56
Handy L Brantley resided here in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, United States
Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, United States
1907
28 Nov 1907
Age 83
Death of Handy L Brantley in Stanhope, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Stanhope, Nash, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1824
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts
    [2] Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts
    [3] Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: 974; Family History Film: 1254974; Page: 537B; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 0179.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sullivants District, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 507; Image: 11.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M432_638; Page: 292A; Image: .
    [8] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Nash co., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts
    [2] North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M432_638; Page: 292A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sullivants District, Nash, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sullivants District, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 507; Image: 11.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Springfield, Nash, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Springfield, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: 974; Family History Film: 1254974; Page: 537B; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 0179.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, Nach co., NC
    Record Source: Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sullivants, Nash co., NC
    Record Source: Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1907
    Event Place: Stanhope, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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