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John Wesley "Wessie" Branham 1833–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1833

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky

Death Date: 04 Sep 1930

Death Location: Pine Ridge, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Branham

Mother: Elizabeth Johnson

Spouse(s): Cameliza Branham

Children(s): Mary Branham, Lewis Branham, Frances Branham, Delilah Branham, Kenis Branham, Witt Branham

John Wesley "Wessie" Branham was born in 1833 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the child of William Branham And Elizabeth Johnson. In 1850, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA. John Wesley "Wessie" Branham married Cameliza Elizabeth Betty Polly Ledford Branham, and had children including Delilah Branham, Frances Branham, Kenis Branham, Lewis Branham, Mary Frances Branham, Witt Branham. John Wesley "Wessie" Branham passed away in 1930 in Pine Ridge, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Wesley "Wessie" Branham was born in 1833 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the child of William Branham And Elizabeth Johnson.
  • In 1850, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Wesley "Wessie" Branham married Cameliza Elizabeth Betty Polly Ledford Branham, and had children including Delilah Branham, Frances Branham, Kenis Branham, Lewis Branham, Mary Frances Branham, Witt Branham.
  • John Wesley "Wessie" Branham passed away in 1930 in Pine Ridge, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Branham
1809–1910
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Elizabeth Johnson
1810–1909
Birth Location: Virginia
EJ

Spouses(s)

Cameliza Branham
1831–1914
Birth Location: Menifee, Kentucky, USA
CB

Children(s)

Mary Branham
1831–1932
Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky, USA
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Lewis Branham
1854–1907
Birth Location: Kentucky
LB
Frances Branham
1857–
Birth Location: Kentucky
FB
Delilah Branham
1859–1913
Birth Location: Kentucky
DB
Kenis Branham
1864–
Birth Location: Kentucky
KB
Witt Branham
1873–1950
Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky, USA
WB

John Branham's Ancestors

Self
John Branham
1833–1930
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
Parents
William Branham
1809–1910
Kentucky
Elizabeth Johnson
1810–1909
Virginia
Grandparents
John (Henry) Branham
1780–1855
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Martha Finch
1772–1850
Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Susannah ((Sookey)) Hackworth
1786–1851
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Branham's Descendants

1.
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John (Wesley "Wessie") Branham (Oct 1833–04 Sep 1930) m. Cameliza (Elizabeth (Betty\Polly) Ledford,) Branham (Dec 1831–8 Aug 1914)
  1. 1. Mary (Frances) Branham 1831–1932 m. Dameron 1852–
    1. 1. John (W.) Damron 1875–
    2. 2. Lila Damron 1877–
    3. 3. Spurlock Damron 1879–
    4. 4. James (J) Damron 1890–
    5. 5. Dulceny Martin 1892–
    6. 6. Steave (M) Martin 1894–
    7. 7. Lucinda Damron 1875–
  2. 2. Lewis Branham 1854–1907 m. Jane Rowe 1858–1931 m. Sally Calhoun 1867–1936 m. Sarah Roberts 1858–1914
    1. 1. Mary Branham 1885–
    2. 2. Lila Branham 1888–
    3. 3. Robert Branham 1889–
    4. 4. Henry (W) Branham 1896–
    5. 5. Joseph Branham 1899–
    6. 6. Perry Branham 1879–1943 m. Mary 1884– m. Elisabeth Branham 1881– m. Beulah Campton 1911–
      1. 1. Buddy Branham 1904–
      2. 2. John Branham 1909–
      3. 3. Lila Branham 1911–
      4. 4. Lassie Branham 1913–
      5. 5. Adam Branham 1915–
      6. 6. Bessie Branham 1921–
      7. 7. Hobert Branham 1923–
      8. 8. Fara (Belle) Branham 1903–
      9. 9. Andy (Bela) Branham 1905–
      10. 10. Cara Branham 1906–
      11. 11. Callie Branham 1908–
      12. 12. Hermal Branham 1909–
      13. 13. James (R) Branham 1910–
      14. 14. Winfred Branham 1912–
      15. 15. Orville Branham 1914–
      16. 16. Earl Branham 1918–
      17. 17. Irene Branham 1923–
      18. 18. Imogene Branham 1924–
      19. 19. Elbert Branham 1920–1920
    7. 7. Thursey Roberts 1881–1964
    8. 8. Wilson Branham 1897–
    9. 9. Willie Branham 1887–
    10. 10. Abby Branham 1894–
    11. 11. Goble Branham 1900–
    12. 12. Lackey Branham 1908–1971
    13. 13. Haise Branham 1880–
    14. 14. Delpha Branham 1880–
  3. 3. Frances Branham 1857–
    1. 1. Jessie (Branham) Roberts –1944
  4. 4. Delilah Branham 1859–1913 m. Wesley Childress 1841–
    1. 1. Lim Childress 1902–1957
    2. 2. Vina Wallace 1892–1916
    3. 3. Vergsie (L) Childress 1886–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Childress 1888–
    5. 5. Samuel Childress 1893–
    6. 6. Cordela Childress 1895–
    7. 7. Beve Childress 1897–
    8. 8. Belle Childress 1899–
    9. 9. Lem Childress 1912–
  5. 5. Kenis Branham 1864–
  6. 6. Witt Branham 1873–1950 m. Mattie Ledford 1880–1953
    1. 1. Delphia Branham 1906–1970 m. Hubert Elam 1906–
    2. 2. Lillie Branham 1911–1971 m. Joseph (B.) Banks 1908–1979 m. Burial Banks 1899–
      1. 1. James (Bonnell) Banks 1941–2003
      2. 2. Shelby (Bernard) Banks 1935–1986
      3. 3. Donie (Edith) Elam 1937–1957
      4. 4. Basil (Elwood) Banks 1949–2007
      5. 5. Bessie Banks 1921–
    3. 3. Alfie Branham 1915–
    4. 4. Corda Branham 1897–
    5. 5. Catherine (S.) Branham 1902– m. William (L) Coldiron 1901–
      1. 1. Ida (Edith) Calkins 1919–1990
      2. 2. Randolph Coldiron 1925–
    6. 6. Madeline Branham 1917–2011 m. B (Arlie) Roe 1917–1996

John Branham's Timeline

9 Records

1833
Oct 1833
Birth of John Wesley "Wessie" Branham in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 17
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 30
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 37
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Carney, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Carney, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 77
John Wesley "Wessie" Branham resided here in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1930
04 Sep 1930
Age 97
Death of John Wesley "Wessie" Branham in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1833
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
    [3] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mouth of Caney Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carney, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Sep 1930
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Boyd County, Kentucky, U.S., Ashland Daily Independent Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pine Ridge, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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