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Lafayette Braswell 1832–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1832

Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 17 Apr 1912

Death Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Braswell

Mother: Margaret Shell

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Bowman

Children(s): JAMES BRASWELL, John Braswell, Julius Braswell, Susan Braswell, Margaret Braswell, William Braswell, S Braswell, Julius Braswell, Robert Braswell, Lydia Braswell, Martha Braswell, Nathaniel Braswell, Mary Braswell, Elizabeth Braswell, Susan Braswell, John Braswell, Nancy Braswell, Mary Braswell, S Braswell, Henry Braswell, Margaret Braswell

The story of Lafayette Braswell began in 1832 in Burke, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Lafayette Braswell resided in Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA. Lafayette Braswell married Elizabeth Lavinia Vinia Bowman, and had children including Elizabeth Braswell, Henry Robert Braswell, James Slighter Braswell, John Madison Braswell, John Thomas Braswell, Julius Coleman Cole Braswell, Julius Coleman Braswell, Lydia Jane Braswell, Margaret Elizabeth Braswell, Margaret Emiline Braswell, Martha Braswell, Mary Braswell, Mary J Braswell, Nancy E Braswell, Nathaniel Braswell, Robert Braswell, S Alice Braswell, Susan L Braswell, William Blackwell Braswell. Lafayette Braswell passed away in 1912 in Caldwell, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lafayette Braswell began in 1832 in Burke, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Lafayette Braswell resided in Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA.
  • Lafayette Braswell married Elizabeth Lavinia Vinia Bowman, and had children including Elizabeth Braswell, Henry Robert Braswell, James Slighter Braswell, John Madison Braswell, John Thomas Braswell, Julius Coleman Cole Braswell, Julius Coleman Braswell, Lydia Jane Braswell, Margaret Elizabeth Braswell, Margaret Emiline Braswell, Martha Braswell, Mary Braswell, Mary J Braswell, Nancy E Braswell, Nathaniel Braswell, Robert Braswell, S Alice Braswell, Susan L Braswell, William Blackwell Braswell.
  • Lafayette Braswell passed away in 1912 in Caldwell, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Braswell
1795–1879
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Margaret Shell
1805–1872
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Bowman
1839–1910
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
EB

Children(s)

JAMES BRASWELL
1876–1967
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States,
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John Braswell
1868–1946
Birth Location: Nash
JB
Julius Braswell
1881–1945
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
JB
Susan Braswell
1872–1928
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
SB
Margaret Braswell
1862–1884
Birth Location: Probabley, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
MB
William Braswell
1865–1928
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
WB
S Braswell
1874–1959
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States,
SB
Julius Braswell
1876–
Birth Location: –
JB
Robert Braswell
1860–
Birth Location: Caldwell Co., NC
RB
Lydia Braswell
1876–1955
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
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Martha Braswell
1874–1943
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB
Nathaniel Braswell
1857–1938
Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
NB
Mary Braswell
1859–1888
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
MB
Elizabeth Braswell
1863–1943
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
EB
Susan Braswell
1872–
Birth Location: Probabley, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
SB
John Braswell
1870–1948
Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
JB
Nancy Braswell
1862–1954
Birth Location: North Carolina
NB
Mary Braswell
1867–1943
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB
S Braswell
1874–1959
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States,
SB
Henry Braswell
1878–1943
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States,
HB
Margaret Braswell
1861–1884
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
MB

Lafayette Braswell's Ancestors

Self
Lafayette Braswell
1832–1912
Birth Place: Burke, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Blackstock Braswell
1795–1879
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Margaret (Peggy) Shell
1805–1872
Burke, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Barjonah "Jonas") Braswell
1755–1825
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Nancy Humphries
1757–1801
, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
John (Casper Shell) Sr
1779–1861
Lincoln, Burke, Crown Colony of North Carolina
Margaret McCall
1775–1855
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Braswell
1704–1772
Elizabeth Bryant
1710–1772
Charles Humphries
1721–1803
Mary Bennett
1727–1798
Johannes jr
1748–1796
Anna Feigley
1751–1846
Robert McCALL
1752–1820
Elizabeth McCall
1752–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Braswell
1677–1736
Sarah Crocker
1677–1736
James Reverend
1656–1731
Elizabeth Lefevre
1661–1731
Johannes Sr
1716–1805
Anna (Pott)
1730–1800
Johannes Feigley
1724–1795
Anna Schneckenberger
1725–1750
John Jr
1698–1750
Helen Moore
1700–1752
Lewis Akins
1735–1791
Elizabeth Mann
1730–1791

Lafayette Braswell's Descendants

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Lafayette Braswell (2 Jun 1832–17 Apr 1912) m. Elizabeth (Lavinia vinia) Bowman (24 May 1839–12 Oct 1910)
  1. 1. JAMES (SLIGHTER) BRASWELL 1876–1967 m. Lou Braswell 1879–1960
    1. 1. Malley (Livingston) Braswell 1910–1972 m. Thelma (Estelle) Warren 1909–1989
      1. 1. Patricia (B) George 1932–2000 m. Robert (E.) George 1931–2009
        1. 1. Richard (Elvis) George 1951–2021
      2. 2. Mary (Lou) Braswell 1929–1987
      3. 3. Vickie (B.) Moss 1943–2023
      4. 4. Elburn Braswell 1932–2020
    2. 2. Spelah Braswell 1913–
    3. 3. John Braswell 1904–1963
    4. 4. Juda Braswell 1906–1994
    5. 5. Theodosia Braswell 1903–1970 m. Herman McGee 1901–
    6. 6. Verline Braswell 1916–1995 m. Dillo (Dallas) Reichard 1915–1998
    7. 7. Edward Braswell 1902–1965
    8. 8. Allien Braswell 1920–
    9. 9. Susie (Irene) Braswell 1917–1987
    10. 10. Frankeman Braswell 1909–1958 m. Kenneth (L) Brassell 1922–
    11. 11. Marvelyn (Speeler) Braswell 1913–1970
    12. 12. Aline Braswell 1919–2004
    13. 13. Spelar Braswell 1914–
    14. 14. India Braswell 1907–
    15. 15. James (Franklin) Braswell 1908–1958
  2. 2. John (Thomas) Braswell 1868–1946
  3. 3. Julius (Coleman "Cole") Braswell 1881–1945 m. Kiziah (Jane) Radar 1885–1959
    1. 1. Ledford (Patton) Braswell 1906–1983
    2. 2. Daniel (Dewey) Braswell 1904–1985
    3. 3. James (Clifford) Braswell 1913–1989
  4. 4. Susan (L) Braswell 1872–1928 m. John Swanson 1867–1932
    1. 1. Randa Swanson 1905–
  5. 5. Margaret (Emiline) Braswell 1862–1884
  6. 6. William (Blackwell) Braswell 1865–1928
  7. 7. S (Alice) Braswell 1874–1959
  8. 8. Julius (Coleman) Braswell 1876–
  9. 9. Robert Braswell 1860–
  10. 10. Lydia (Jane) Braswell 1876–1955
  11. 11. Martha Braswell 1874–1943
  12. 12. Nathaniel Braswell 1857–1938 m. Sarah (L.) Key 1860–
    1. 1. William (Coleman) Braswell 1882–1933
  13. 13. Mary Braswell 1859–1888
  14. 14. Elizabeth Braswell 1863–1943
  15. 15. Susan (L) Braswell 1872–
  16. 16. John (Madison) Braswell 1870–1948
  17. 17. Nancy (E.) Braswell 1862–1954
  18. 18. Mary (J) Braswell 1867–1943
  19. 19. S (Alice) Braswell 1874–1959
  20. 20. Henry (Robert) Braswell 1878–1943
  21. 21. Margaret (Elizabeth) Braswell 1861–1884

Lafayette Braswell's Timeline

9 Records

1832
02 Jun 1832
Birth of Lafayette Braswell in Burke, North Carolina, USA
Burke, North Carolina, USA
1832
2 Jun 1832
Birth of Lafayette Braswell in Burke, North Carolina, USA
Burke, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
Lafayette Braswell resided here in Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Lafayette Braswell resided here in Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina
Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 38
Lafayette Braswell resided here in Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Lafayette Braswell resided here in Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Lafayette Braswell resided here in Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 78
Lafayette Braswell resided here in Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1912
17 Apr 1912
Age 80
Death of Lafayette Braswell in Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Caldwell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1832
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: 955; Family History Film: 1254955; Page: 625D; Enumeration District: 058
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1127; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 552626
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: 1186; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1241186
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: M653_890; Page: 100; Family History Library Film: 803890
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1101; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375114
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: M432_623; Page: 12A; Image: 29

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1832
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: M432_623; Page: 12A; Image: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: M653_890; Page: 100; Family History Library Film: 803890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1127; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 552626

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: 955; Family History Film: 1254955; Page: 625D; Enumeration District: 058

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: 1186; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1241186

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1101; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375114

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
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