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James D. Branch 1827–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1827

Birth Location: Habersham County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 23 Sep 1870

Death Location: Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: George Branch

Mother: Elizabeth McCRACKEN

Spouse(s): Selia Sprouse

Children(s): Alonzo Branch, Mary Patterson, William Sr, Permelia Branch

In 1827, James D. Branch entered the world in Habersham County, Georgia, USA, born to George Curien Branch And Elizabeth Betsy Mccracken. In 1850, James D. Branch resided in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA. In 1860, James D. Branch resided in Hopewell, Calhoun, Mississippi, USA. James D. Branch married Selia A Sprouse, and had children including Alonzo Alexander Branch, Mary Catherine Patterson, Permelia Branch, William Thomas Branch Sr. James D. Branch passed away in 1870 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1827, James D. Branch entered the world in Habersham County, Georgia, USA, born to George Curien Branch And Elizabeth Betsy Mccracken.
  • In 1850, James D. Branch resided in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA.
  • In 1860, James D. Branch resided in Hopewell, Calhoun, Mississippi, USA.
  • James D. Branch married Selia A Sprouse, and had children including Alonzo Alexander Branch, Mary Catherine Patterson, Permelia Branch, William Thomas Branch Sr.
  • James D. Branch passed away in 1870 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Branch
1799–1848
Birth Location: Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
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Elizabeth McCRACKEN
1806–1846
Birth Location: Franklin (Habersham) County, Georgia, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Selia Sprouse
1831–1887
Birth Location: Pickens County, Alabama
SS

Children(s)

Alonzo Branch
1852–1927
Birth Location: Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA
AB
Mary Patterson
1854–1918
Birth Location: Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America
MP
William Sr
1857–1942
Birth Location: Mississippi
WS
Permelia Branch
1843–1923
Birth Location: Sumpter, Alabama, United States
PB

James Branch's Ancestors

Self
James Branch
1827–1870
Birth Place: Habersham County, Georgia, USA
Parents
George Curien Branch
1799–1848
Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) McCRACKEN
1806–1846
Franklin (Habersham) County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel Branch
1767–1851
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Rachal (Wheelock) Branch
1774–1825
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
James (Lucien) McCRACKEN
1769–1859
Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Eleanor Wofford
1770–1821
Spartanburg, Province of SC
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Branch
1724–1804
Joanna Jenckes
1730–1811
Simeon Wheelock
1741–1786
Deborah Thayer
1741–1815
David McCracken
1747–1812
Elizabeth Wilson
1754–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Branch
1696–1759
Content Howse
1700–1781
Nathaniel Jencks
1702–1741
Bridget Blake
1693–1782
Silas Wheelock
1717–1793
Hannah Albee
1718–1803
Jonathan Thayer
1690–1747
David McCracken
1724–1819
Elizabeth Boyd
1731–1770
Mary Patton
1740–1777

James Branch's Descendants

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James (D.) Branch (22 Apr 1827–23 Sep 1870) m. Selia (A) Sprouse (1831–5 Sep 1887)
  1. 1. Alonzo (Alexander) Branch 1852–1927 m. Smithie (Caldonia) McMahon 1854–1919
    1. 1. Adella ("Della") Branch 1873–1930 m. J. (Dock) Suggett 1872–1920
      1. 1. Mary (Lee) Suggett 1902–1963 m. Philip (S) Jones 1898–1951
        1. 1. Verna (Lois) Jones 1925–1993 m. David (Sidney) Spain 1916–1980
        2. 2. Helen (Christine) Jones 1923–1994 m. Percy Sanders 1921–
        3. 3. Bonnie (Jean) Jones 1937–2023 m. Raymond (Louis) Bufkin 1927–2001
        4. 4. Eunice (Louise) Jones 1921–1922
      2. 2. Roy Suggett 1904–
      3. 3. Ladelle Suggett 1919–1982 m. Francis (M) Elmore 1918–1972 m. Irene (Viola Brown) Mangrum 1919–2002
      4. 4. Esther Suggett 1895–
      5. 5. Gertrude Suggett 1897–1963 m. Dock Robb 1886–1932
      6. 6. Arnie Suggett 1906–1985
      7. 7. Clarence Suggett 1894–
      8. 8. Clifford (Earnest Suggett) Sr 1899–1985 m. Mildred (A) Leake 1903–1998
        1. 1. Clifford Suggett 1922–1972
        2. 2. Charles Suggett 1925–1998
        3. 3. Baby (Girl) Suggett 1926–1926
      9. 9. Eunice Suggett 1905–1985 m. Lane Livingston 1903–
        1. 1. Edward Livingston 1926–
        2. 2. Nellie (L) Livingston 1924–
    2. 2. Hattie Branch 1878–1965
    3. 3. Zelma (Lorene) Branch 1889–1965
    4. 4. Alexander (Dewitt) Branch 1894–1968
    5. 5. Gladys Branch 1898–1973
    6. 6. Timmie Branch 1876–1967
    7. 7. Walter (Van Buren) Branch 1884–1967
    8. 8. Leonard (Cleveland) Branch 1886–1942
    9. 9. Linne Branch 1875–1933
    10. 10. Lonnie (Alexander) Branch 1880–1897
    11. 11. Minnie (Merc) Branch 1899–1899
    12. 12. Ruby Branch 1882–
    13. 13. Erma (Estelle) Branch 1891–1973
  2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Patterson 1854–1918 m. Tom Patterson 1850–1918
    1. 1. Annie (Lee) PATTERSON 1875–1918
  3. 3. William (Thomas Branch) Sr 1857–1942
  4. 4. Permelia Branch 1843–1923

James Branch's Timeline

6 Records

1827
22 Apr 1827
Birth of James D. Branch in Habersham County, Georgia, USA
Habersham County, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
James D. Branch resided here in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
James D. Branch resided here in Hopewell, Calhoun, Mississippi, USA
Hopewell, Calhoun, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
James D. Branch resided here in Township 18 Range 5, Winona, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
Township 18 Range 5, Winona, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
1870
23 Sep 1870
Age 43
Death of James D. Branch in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
James D. Branch resided here in , Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1827
    Event Place: Habersham County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: 58; Page: 138b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hopewell, Calhoun, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 18 Range 5, Winona, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 18 Range 5, Carroll, Mississippi; Roll: M593_723; Page: 557B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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