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John Branch 1795–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1795

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Franklin Co Tennessee

Father: Anderson Branch

Mother: Tolitha Melton

Spouse(s): Leah Limbaugh

Children(s): Joel Branch, Mary Branch, Minerva Branch, Rebecca Branch, Eliza Branch, Louisa Branch, John Branch, Samuel Branch

In 1795, John Branch entered the world in North Carolina, born to Anderson Christopher Branch And Tolitha Cumi Lucy Melton. In 1820, John Branch resided in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. In 1840, John Branch resided in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. John Branch married Leah Betty Limbaugh, and had children including Eliza J Branch, Joel Pinkney Branch, John M Branch, Louisa Branch, Mary Jane Branch, Minerva Branch, Rebecca A Branch, Samuel B Branch. John Branch passed away in 1880 in Franklin Co Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1795, John Branch entered the world in North Carolina, born to Anderson Christopher Branch And Tolitha Cumi Lucy Melton.
  • In 1820, John Branch resided in Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1840, John Branch resided in Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
  • John Branch married Leah Betty Limbaugh, and had children including Eliza J Branch, Joel Pinkney Branch, John M Branch, Louisa Branch, Mary Jane Branch, Minerva Branch, Rebecca A Branch, Samuel B Branch.
  • John Branch passed away in 1880 in Franklin Co Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anderson Branch
1762–1840
Birth Location: Chesterfield County, Virginia
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Tolitha Melton
1759–1840
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia
TM

Spouses(s)

Leah Limbaugh
1796–1846
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
LL

Children(s)

Joel Branch
1815–1892
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina
JB
Mary Branch
1815–1859
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
MB
Minerva Branch
1828–
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
MB
Rebecca Branch
1838–1871
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
RB
Eliza Branch
1840–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EB
Louisa Branch
1841–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LB
John Branch
1844–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JB
Samuel Branch
1845–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
SB

John Branch's Ancestors

Self
John Branch
1795–1880
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Anderson Christopher Branch
1762–1840
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Tolitha (Cumi [Lucy]) Melton
1759–1840
Bedford County, Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Branch's Descendants

1.
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John Branch (1795–1880) m. Leah ("Betty") Limbaugh (1796–1846)
  1. 1. Joel (Pinkney) Branch 1815–1892 m. Susan 1828–1896
    1. 1. Elizabeth (J "Lizzie") Branch 1846–1914 m. John (H) Noblitt 1846–1921
      1. 1. John (William) Noblitt 1872–1911 m. Nancy (Carolyne "Callie") Bartlett 1866–1931 m. Jennie Cunningham 1876–1903
        1. 1. Jennie (Bernice) Noblitt 1906–2001 m. Douglas (Allen) Jefferson 1913–1976 m. Chifton (Pratt Harris) Sr 1891–1976
        2. 2. Frances ("Fannie" Mary) Noblitt 1910–2003 m. Ondus Hasty 1908–
        3. 3. Trawl Noblitt 1898–1900
        4. 4. Roy (Maihue (Barber)) Noblitt 1900–1982 m. Maudie (Mae) Noblitt 1908–1963
      2. 2. Thomas (Pinkney) Noblitt 1873– m. Sallie L 1887–
      3. 3. James (Manon) Noblitt 1877–1958 m. Martha (Goforth) Baker 1882–1971
        1. 1. Mattie (Elma) Noblitt 1904–1973 m. Jefferson (Dance) Pierce 1903–1981
    2. 2. Dock (Gannet "Bud") Branch 1841–1875 m. Leah Hardy 1845–1925
      1. 1. Maryann (Mildred) Branch 1868–1956 m. John (Felix Harp) Sanders 1867–1941
        1. 1. Lena (M) Sanders 1897–1983 m. Robert ("Dock") Sanders 1897–1979
    3. 3. Martha (L) Branch 1841–1927 m. Daniel (P) Baker 1840–1897
      1. 1. James (Benjamin) Baker 1870–1953 m. Jane Smith 1875–1962
        1. 1. James (Curtis) Baker 1902–1966 m. Hattie (Mae) Warren 1906–1988
      2. 2. Doctor (Garner Alexander "Dock") Baker 1865–1938 m. Marilda (Frances "Fannie") Smith 1876–1956
        1. 1. William (Daniel "Carl") Baker 1901–1991 m. Maggie (Thelma) Bennett 1909–1935
      3. 3. Lewis Baker 1868–1959 m. Lydia Baker 1858–1961
        1. 1. Rosa (Rosie Baker) (1) 1912–1980 m. Pearl (C) Combs 1907–
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Branch 1815–1859
  3. 3. Minerva Branch 1828– m. David Staples 1827–
    1. 1. James (Thomas) Staples 1849–1915 m. Adeline (Virginia) Belcher 1852–1921
      1. 1. E. (T.) Staples 1874–1947
      2. 2. Nouvela Staples 1879–1955
      3. 3. Martha (J.) Staples 1871–1920
      4. 4. Wm. (T.) Staples 1872–1938
      5. 5. Mases Staples 1893–
  4. 4. Rebecca (A) Branch 1838–1871
  5. 5. Eliza (J) Branch 1840–
  6. 6. Louisa Branch 1841–
  7. 7. John (M) Branch 1844–
  8. 8. Samuel (B) Branch 1845–

John Branch's Timeline

9 Records

1795
1795
Birth of John Branch in North Carolina
North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 25
John Branch resided here in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 45
John Branch resided here in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1841
1841
Age 46
John Branch resided here in Marion, Mississippi, United States
Marion, Mississippi, United States
1850
1850
Age 55
John Branch resided here in Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee
Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 65
John Branch resided here in District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 75
John Branch resided here in District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 85
John Branch resided here in Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, United States
Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 85
Death of John Branch in Franklin Co Tennessee
Franklin Co Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi; Roll: 653; Family History Film: 1254653; Page: 310A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 0625.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 20; Image: 44.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 58B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M33_123; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 58B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 20; Image: 44.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi; Roll: 653; Family History Film: 1254653; Page: 310A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 0625.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Franklin Co Tennessee
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