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John Wesley "Wessie" Branham 1831–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1831

Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 04 Sep 1930

Death Location: Pike, Kentucky, USA

Father:

Mother: William BRANHAM

Spouse(s): Cameliza Ledford, Mary Belcher

Children(s): Frances Tackitt, Delila Branham, Keenas Branham, John Branham, Wesley Branham, Polly Branham, Lewis Branham, Wilson Branham, Frances Branham, James Branham, John Branham, Lewis Branham, Mary BRANHAM, Wesley Branham, Polly Branham, Lewis Branham, Louisa Branham, Esther Branham, Mahala Branham, Dulcena Branham, Polly Branham, Frances Branham, William Branham, Delilah Branham, Lewis Branham, Polly Branham, Wilkerson Howard, Witt Branham, Kenis Branham

John Wesley "Wessie" Branham was born in 1831 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States, the child of Peggy Hanson And William Branham. In 1860, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, United States. John Wesley "Wessie" Branham married Cameliza Elizabeth Betty Polly Ledford, Mary Polly Belcher, and had children including Delila Branham, Delilah Branham, Dulcena Branham, Esther Branham, Frances Branham, Frances Tackitt, James Wesley Branham, John Branham, Keenas P Branham, Kenis Branham, Lewis Branham, Lewis X Branham, Louisa Branham, Mahala Haley Branham, Mary Polly Branham, Polly Branham, Wesley Branham, Wilkerson H Howard, William Branham, Wilson Witt Willie Branham, Witt Branham. John Wesley "Wessie" Branham passed away in 1930 in Pike, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • John Wesley "Wessie" Branham was born in 1831 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States, the child of Peggy Hanson And William Branham.
  • In 1860, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • John Wesley "Wessie" Branham married Cameliza Elizabeth Betty Polly Ledford, Mary Polly Belcher, and had children including Delila Branham, Delilah Branham, Dulcena Branham, Esther Branham, Frances Branham, Frances Tackitt, James Wesley Branham, John Branham, Keenas P Branham, Kenis Branham, Lewis Branham, Lewis X Branham, Louisa Branham, Mahala Haley Branham, Mary Polly Branham, Polly Branham, Wesley Branham, Wilkerson H Howard, William Branham, Wilson Witt Willie Branham, Witt Branham.
  • John Wesley "Wessie" Branham passed away in 1930 in Pike, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Branham's Ancestors

Self
John Branham
1831–1930
Birth Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Parents
William BRANHAM
1808–1908
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
David Branham
1779–1849
Giles, Montgomery County, Virginia
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Little
1780–1860
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Branham
1735–1825
Frances Baskett
1740–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1690–1761
Rachel Gower
1706–1725

John Branham's Descendants

1.
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John (Wesley "Wessie") Branham (1831–04 Sep 1930) m. Cameliza (Elizabeth "Betty" "Polly") Ledford (ABT 1833–08 Aug 1914) m. Mary (Polly) Belcher (31 Dec 1837–1910)
  1. 1. Frances Tackitt 1857–
  2. 2. Delila Branham 1859–
  3. 3. Keenas (P.) Branham 1864–
  4. 4. John Branham 1866–
  5. 5. Wesley Branham 1869–
  6. 6. Polly Branham 1853–
  7. 7. Lewis Branham 1854–1907
  8. 8. Wilson ("Witt" "Willie") Branham 1873–1950
  9. 9. Frances Branham 1856–
  10. 10. James (Wesley) Branham 1869–
  11. 11. John Branham 1866–
  12. 12. Lewis (x) Branham 1854–1907
  13. 13. Mary (Polly) BRANHAM 1828–1890
  14. 14. Wesley Branham 1831–
  15. 15. Polly Branham 1853–
  16. 16. Lewis Branham 1854–1907
  17. 17. Louisa Branham 1862–1910
  18. 18. Esther Branham 1864–1939
  19. 19. Mahala (Haley) Branham 1865–
  20. 20. Dulcena Branham 1874–
  21. 21. Polly Branham 1853–
  22. 22. Frances Branham 1857–
  23. 23. William Branham 1864–1936 m. Eliza ("Liza") Roberts 1865–1935
    1. 1. Hanah Branham 1896–1989
    2. 2. Hannah Branham 1896–
    3. 3. Bettie Branham 1862–
    4. 4. Rachel Branham 1883–1946
    5. 5. Hanah Branham 1896–1989 m. Esau Hall 1874–1960 m. Lee Bryant 1888–1928
      1. 1. Flossie Bryant 1921–1973
      2. 2. Alpha Bryant 1924–2003
      3. 3. James (Oscar) Bryant 1923–1923
      4. 4. Walter ((Bud)) Bryant 1925–1989
      5. 5. Hatler Bryant 1916–
    6. 6. Mary Branham 1895–1918
    7. 7. John (Wesley) Branham 1865–1930
    8. 8. Kennis Brannam 1916–
    9. 9. Ballinger Branham 1890–1972 m. Mandy (Evins) Ratcliff 1907– m. Esta Marrs 1890–1956
      1. 1. Lifestory Branham 1934–2014
      2. 2. Garnet Branham 1926–1927
      3. 3. Garnet Branham 1926–1927
    10. 10. Flora Branham 1898–1920
    11. 11. Bettie Branham 1902–1936
    12. 12. Lina Branham 1891–1970
    13. 13. Meggie Branham 1882–1957
    14. 14. Nancy Branham 1865–1902 m. Clifton Branham 1861–1903
      1. 1. George (T) Branham 1884–1965
      2. 2. Elizabeth ("Liz") Branham 1886–1925
      3. 3. Ida Fleming 1881–1974
      4. 4. Myrna ((Mima)) Branham 1882–1885
      5. 5. Ida (Magdaly) Branham 1881–1974
    15. 15. Boxard Branham 1889–
    16. 16. Rachel Branham 1905–1990
  24. 24. Delilah Branham 1859–1913
  25. 25. Lewis Branham –1907 m. Causby (Jane) ROWE 1858–1932
    1. 1. Perry branham 1880–1956
    2. 2. Lila Branham 1888–
    3. 3. Robert Branham 1889–1976 m. Jane Branham 1897–
      1. 1. America Branham 1914–
      2. 2. Nellie Branham 1917–
    4. 4. Hiram (W) Branham 1896–
  26. 26. Polly Branham 1828–1890
  27. 27. Wilkerson (H) Howard 1858–1931
  28. 28. Witt Branham 1873–1950
  29. 29. Kenis Branham 1864–

John Branham's Timeline

6 Records

1831
1831
Birth of John Wesley "Wessie" Branham in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 29
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 39
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, United States
District 2, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 49
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 69
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Carney, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Carney, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1930
04 Sep 1930
Age 99
Death of John Wesley "Wessie" Branham in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 717C; Enumeration District: 104; Image: 0290
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 34B; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 545994
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carney, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240548
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 34B; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 545994

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 717C; Enumeration District: 104; Image: 0290

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carney, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carney, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 548; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240548

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 34B; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 545994

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Sep 1930
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Boyd County, Kentucky, U.S., Ashland Daily Independent Obituary Index

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