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Levi Jesse Branch 1838 – 1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1838

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: March 15, 1902

Death Location: St. Helena Parish, Louisiana

Father: John Branch

Mother: Elizabeth Cook

Spouse(s): Louisa Magee

Children(s): Haverson Branch, Henry Branch, Huey Branch, William Branch, John Branch, Jefferson Branch, Malitha Branch, Ella Branch

In 1838, Levi Jesse Branch entered the world in Mississippi, born to John Jack Branch and Elizabeth Cook. In 1850, Levi Jesse Branch resided in Marion, Mississippi. Levi Jesse Branch married Louisa Eliza Magee, and had children including Haverson Jackson Branch, Henry D. Branch, Huey Gaston Branch, William Matthew Branch, John Iverson Branch, Jefferson Jacob Branch, Malitha Elizabeth Branch, Ella Branch. Levi Jesse Branch passed away in 1902 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Levi Jesse Branch entered the world in Mississippi, born to John Jack Branch and Elizabeth Cook.
  • In 1850, Levi Jesse Branch resided in Marion, Mississippi.
  • Levi Jesse Branch married Louisa Eliza Magee, and had children including Haverson Jackson Branch, Henry D. Branch, Huey Gaston Branch, William Matthew Branch, John Iverson Branch, Jefferson Jacob Branch, Malitha Elizabeth Branch, Ella Branch.
  • Levi Jesse Branch passed away in 1902 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Branch
1797 – 1880
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elizabeth Cook
1811 – 1880
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

Louisa Magee
1843 – 1906
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)

Haverson Branch
1862 – 1906
Birth Location: Osyka, Pike County, Mississippi
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Henry Branch
1863 – 1902
Birth Location: Marion County, Mississippi
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Huey Branch
1868 – 1940
Birth Location: Mississippi
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William Branch
1869 – 1930
Birth Location: Pike County, Mississippi, USA
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John Branch
1871 – 1914
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Jefferson Branch
1871 – 1941
Birth Location: MS
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Malitha Branch
1872 – 1952
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Ella Branch
1882 – 1905
Birth Location: Louisiana, United States
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Levi Branch's Ancestors

Self
Levi Branch
1838 – 1902
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
John Jack Branch
1797 – 1880
North Carolina
Elizabeth Cook
1811 – 1880
Georgia
Grandparents
Archelaus Branch
1782 – 1819
North Carolina
Hepsibeth Weston
1769 – 1871
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Weston
1751 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Levi Branch's Descendants

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Levi (Jesse) Branch (abt 1838 – March 15, 1902) m. Louisa (Eliza) Magee (abt 1843 – July 28, 1906)
  1. 1. Haverson (Jackson) Branch (October 1862 – June 14, 1906) m. Ada McDaniel (Jan 8, 1867 – July 18, 1943)
    1. 1. Nola Branch (26 OCT 1894 – 03 JAN 1895)
    2. 2. Alice Branch (02 NOV 1895 – Feb 2, 1930) m. Jackson (John) Richardson (10 MAY 1866 – July 11, 1959)
      1. 1. Infant Richardson (1923 – 1923)
      2. 2. Geneva Richardson (26 JUN 1925 – 08 DEC 1995)
      3. 3. Shirley (Midwell "Shirt") Richardson (13 OCT 1929 – 29 OCT 1979)
    3. 3. David (Monroe) Branch (Nov 25, 1897 – April 20, 1980) m. Bessie (Bernice) Bryant (25 OCT 1904 – July 17, 1995)
      1. 1. David (Monroe) Branch (June 13, 1925 – )
      2. 2. Dorothy (Evelyn) Branch (October 22, 1928 – ) m. James (Eugene) Putnam (Feb 05, 1926 – May 31, 1951) m. John (Lawrence) Stephens (Jan 31, 1927 – )
        1. 1. Kenneth (Eugene) Putnam (May 10, 1951 – )
        2. 2. Lynn (Ellen) Stephens (Nov 13,1954 – )
        3. 3. Joanne (Rose) Stephens (Oct 29, 1958 – )
        4. 4. John (David) Stephens (Dec 17,1960 – )
      3. 3. Glen (Maurice) Branch (March 3, 1932 – )
    4. 4. Mary (Estelle) Branch (28 JAN 1900 – 1 MAY 1984) m. Lenton (Adrian) Varnado (18 MAY 1896 – 8 NOV 1964)
      1. 1. Elvin (Homer) Varnado (18 AUG 1921 – 22 FEB 2004)
      2. 2. Earlene (Yvonne) Varnado (7 JUN 1926 – 13 NOV 1995)
      3. 3. Lavelle Varnado (abt 1930 – )
    5. 5. Oscar (Henry) Branch (22 July 1903 – July 1972) m. Chloe (G.) Branch (abt 1899 – 29 December 1991)
  2. 2. Henry (D.) Branch (6 Oct 1863 – Jan 06, 1902) m. Mary (Jane) Raborn (25 Sept 1867 – )
    1. 1. Marcus (L) Branch (29 Aug 1891 – 9 January 1966) m. Mollie (abt 1892 – )
    2. 2. John (E) Branch (Apr 1894 – )
    3. 3. Benjamin (Frankerton) Branch (29 Jun 1895 – 26 Jun 1975)
    4. 4. Thomas (Jeff) Branch (July 8, 1897 – Dec 1965) m. Eva (abt 1897 – 03 Jul 1979)
  3. 3. Huey (Gaston) Branch (abt 1868 – 27 Mar 1940) m. Emma (May) McGehee (May 17, 1873 – February 15, 1972)
    1. 1. Hugh (Reed) Branch (7 May 1894 – May 1965) m. Sadie (Rae Eunice) Guy (abt 1902 – Dec 18, 1992)
      1. 1. Eunice (Clarine) Branch (9 Feb 1924 – 17 Nov 1992) m. James (K) Munson (Aug 23, 1918 – June 17, 2003)
        1. 1. James (Reed) Carpenter (28 Jul 1942 – ) m. Bobby (Jean) Walker m. Jo (Ann) Gaither (13 Aug 1938 – 27 Apr 2013)
        2. 2. William (Alan) Carpenter (April 26, 1944 – ) m. Iva (Lynn) Brzymialkiewicz (7 Aug 1957 – ) m. Joyce (Marie) Pennington (20 Apr 1954 – )
        3. 3. Betty (Joyce) Carpenter (Oct 24, 1946 – ) m. Walter (Guinn) Allen (22 Dec 1938 – 8 Nov 1999)
        4. 4. Thomas (Wayne) Carpenter (Feb 3, 1948 – )
      2. 2. Guy (Reed) Branch (7 Mar 1927 – 24 Aug 2004) m. Madeline (Delia) Brewer (Aug 6, 1928 – )
        1. 1. Bruce (Alan) Branch (9 Nov 1948 – 30 January 2020) m. Deborah (Lynn) Dickey (1953 – ) m. Esther (Mary) Cordova (1948 – )
        2. 2. Larry (Wayne) Branch (27 Dec 1953 – )
    2. 2. Rosa (Ella) Branch (abt 1896 – 6 October 1965) m. Jake (Simpson) Hutchinson (14 August 1878 – 24 February 1944)
      1. 1. Jake (Henry) Hutchinson (14 July 1920 – 11 January 1993)
      2. 2. Preston (Denmon) Hutchinson (17 Aug 1922 – 10 May 2016)
      3. 3. Leticia (Mae) Hutchinson (abt 1928 – 22 August 2008) m. Monroe (Madison) Travis (5 Oct 1926 – 18 May 2016)
        1. 1. Jim Travis
    3. 3. Jesse (Frank) Branch (abt 1897 – 9 May 1980) m. Mary (Emelia) Vercher (22 Nov 1894 – Jan 1972)
      1. 1. Joseph (Frank) Branch (27 May 1921 – 8 Aug 1988) m. Sarah (Ann) Lindsay (26 April 1927 – 14 January 1994)
        1. 1. Robert ("Bob") Branch (Apr 14 1965 – Mar 10 2022)
      2. 2. Paul (Ray) Branch (16 Feb 1932 – 14 Dec 2006) m. Carolyn (Rae) Wright
        1. 1. Paul (Russell) Branch (26 May 1957 – )
        2. 2. Craig (Raymond) Branch (27 Dec 1958 – )
        3. 3. Vanessa (Rae) Branch (12 Dec 1967 – ) m. Douglas Bristol
    4. 4. Myrtis Branch (abt 1908 – )
    5. 5. Hazel (Mae) Branch (1909 – Apr 13 1999) m. Charles (Michael) Harrison (Sep 10 1902 – Jun 1975) m. Louis (Leon) Noel (Nov 22 1886 – Oct 30 1968)
    6. 6. Addie Branch (abt 1913 – Sep. 28, 1966) m. Eddie McGehee
      1. 1. Kenneth McGehee
    7. 7. Mary (Edna) Branch (abt 1915 – 20 February 2014) m. James (Monroe) Rushing (06 Jul 1915 – 06 Jun 1957) m. Jimmie (Houston) Tibbits (14 February 1902 – 5 July 1985)
      1. 1. Emma (Faith) Rushing (13 Sep 1938 – 16 May 2007) m. Donald (Ector) Baylor (22 September 1936 – 1 July 2012)
        1. 1. Donald (Mitchell) Baylor (21 October 1956 – 27 March 2007)
        2. 2. James (Dean) Baylor (27 Sep 1958 – )
      2. 2. Robert (Ginn) Rushing (14 Mar 1943 – 07 Jul 2017) m. Dorothy (Faye) Lawson (1942 – )
      3. 3. JAMES (CLAUDE) Rushing (18 Sep 1947 – 05 Feb 2017)
      4. 4. RICHARD (JOE) Rushing (11 Aug 1948 – 24 Sep 2022) m. Beverley (Jan) Raschke
        1. 1. Raymie (Jo) Rushing (29 Sep 1969 – )
      5. 5. William (Douglas) Rushing (11 Nov 1949 – 24 Jul 2013)
        1. 1. JODY (SHAIN) Rushing (07 May 1974 – )
      6. 6. MARY (MARGARET) Rushing (15 Jan 1953 – 08 May 2013)
  4. 4. William (Matthew) Branch (Jan 1869 – 27 December 1930) m. Cornelia Wales (April 1880 – Nov 13 1947)
    1. 1. Lethia (E) Branch (Dec 1897 – )
    2. 2. Nettie (O) Branch (Jul 1899 – )
    3. 3. Lucy (C) Branch (29 May 1901 – 17 Nov 1994) m. Byford (Tabor) Bean (20 Apr 1900 – Apr 1974)
    4. 4. Irvin (Eugene) Branch (11 Oct 1904 – 30 Nov 1997) m. Hortence (abt 1915 – )
      1. 1. Irvin (Eugene) Branch (3 Jul 1937 – )
    5. 5. Clyde (Lucius) Branch (19 Aug 1906 – 2 Jan 1990) m. Essie (Mae) Edwards (1 Nov 1907 – 17 Apr 1937)
    6. 6. Wairt (T) Branch (1 January 1909 – 15 Sep 1998)
    7. 7. Orbin (N) Branch (abt 1905 – )
    8. 8. Westee Branch (1 Jan 1909 – Sep 15 1998)
  5. 5. John (Iverson) Branch (Feb 06, 1871 – May 3, 1914) m. Dicey (Elizabeth) Martin (Jun 1874 – 1910)
    1. 1. Eddie Branch (May 1891 – ) m. Mildred Carnegie
    2. 2. Johnny (Ervin) Branch (7 Nov 1894 – 19 Feb 1952) m. Hazel Wheat
      1. 1. Johnie Branch (26 Sep 1917 – 4 Jul 1996) m. Cora Lee (abt 1919 – )
        1. 1. Carol (Linda) Branch
        2. 2. Emily (Ruth) Branch
        3. 3. Stephen Branch
      2. 2. Rutherford Branch (abt 1928 – )
    3. 3. Charley Branch (Dec 19, 1896 – 3 Sep 1903)
    4. 4. Otis (Eugene) Branch (11 Oct 1899 – 30 Aug 1943)
    5. 5. Homer (Otto) Branch (10 Nov 1904 – Apr 1976) m. Maude (unknown) (ABT 1906 – ) m. Maude (abt 1907 – )
      1. 1. Homer Branch (abt 1927 – )
      2. 2. Gale (Alice) Branch (abt 1929 – )
    6. 6. Grace Branch
  6. 6. Jefferson (Jacob) Branch (23 November 1871 – 15 DEC 1941) m. Mable (Lillian) Burris (24 NOV 1871 – 06 JUN 1964) m. Eva (Estelle) Newman (1888 – 12 May 1955) m. Emily (J.) McDaniel (Aug 18, 1879 – June 24, 1911)
    1. 1. Martinetta Branch (22 Dec 1896 – 22 Dec 1985) m. Oscar (Ellis) Young (18 Mar 1894 – 17 Jun 1958)
    2. 2. Mary (M) Branch (abt 1897 – )
    3. 3. Ruby (Lee) Branch (15 JUN 1898 – 12 May 1988) m. Floyd (Christopher) Young (12 Aug 1890 – 19 Jul 1972)
    4. 4. Joseph (Lawrence) Branch (19 Nov 1899 – 25 Jul 1996)
    5. 5. Josella Branch (19 Nov 1899 – )
    6. 6. Birdie (Mae) Branch (abt 1902 – 9 Apr 2003)
    7. 7. Callie (Gertrude) Branch (12 Jul 1903 – 20 Dec 2004)
    8. 8. Ross (Marshall) Branch (25 Apr 1906 – 3 April 1956)
    9. 9. Benjiman (F) Branch (abt 1908 – )
    10. 10. Louis (William) Branch (26 APR 1911 – 23 Oct 1978)
    11. 11. Raiford (Earl) Branch (27 Dec 1915 – 7 Feb 1982)
    12. 12. Clarence (Edward) Branch (16 January 1914 – 13 February 1974)
    13. 13. Alton (Jesse) Branch (3 Aug 1915 – 3 Aug 2000)
      1. 1. Alton Lewis
      2. 2. Betty Branch
      3. 3. James Thomas
  7. 7. Malitha (Elizabeth) Branch (September 7, 1872 – 22 May 1952) m. Jacob (V.) Catha (Jan 15, 1870 – )
    1. 1. Dewit (E) Catha (May 1898 – ) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Moody (11 Dec 1912 – 16 February 2007)
      1. 1. James (E) Catha (3 Mar 1939 – )
    2. 2. Eual (Elois) Catha (10 May 1898 – 18 Jun 1957) m. Lavinia (Pearl) Evans (April 21, 1898 – 2 Aug 1976)
      1. 1. Elois (Edward) Catha (9 Dec 1919 – 12 Jun 1991)
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Louise) Catha (July 1, 1928 – Aug 26, 1992) m. Willie (Thomas) Collie (March 19, 1917 – Sept 29, 1996)
    3. 3. Loyd (Lucious) Catha (19 Jan 1901 – 09 Oct 1974) m. Grace (Ann) Martin (20 Aug 1913 – 4 Dec 1978)
    4. 4. Oddie (D.) Catha (Aug 3, 1904 – 22 Oct 1969) m. Lillian I (abt 1908 – )
    5. 5. James (V) Catha (17 January 1911 – 25 September 1983) m. Aza Brunet (20 Oct 1915 – 9 Apr 2003) m. Sarah (E) Catha (abt 1913 – )
      1. 1. James (E) Catha (abt 1939 – )
  8. 8. Ella Branch (May 1882 – abt 1905)

Levi Branch's Timeline

9 Records

1837
Nov 27, 1837
Birth of Levi Jesse Branch in Dexter, Marion County, Mississippi
Dexter, Marion County, Mississippi
1838
abt 1838
Birth of Levi Jesse Branch in Mississippi
Mississippi
1850
1850
Age 12
Levi Jesse Branch resided here in Marion, Mississippi
Marion, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 22
Levi Jesse Branch resided here in Marion, Mississippi
Marion, Mississippi
1870
1870
Age 32
Levi Jesse Branch resided here in Township 1 Range 7, Pike, Mississippi
Township 1 Range 7, Pike, Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 42
Levi Jesse Branch resided here in 6th Ward, Saint Helena, Louisiana, United States
6th Ward, Saint Helena, Louisiana, United States
1897
22 Jan 1897
Age 59
Levi Jesse Branch resided here in Greensburg, Louisiana, USA
Greensburg, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Levi Jesse Branch resided here in 6th Ward, St. Helena, Louisiana
6th Ward, St. Helena, Louisiana
1902
March 15, 1902
Age 64
Death of Levi Jesse Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 27, 1837
    Event Place: Dexter, Marion County, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Saint Helena, Louisiana; Roll: T9_468; Family History Film: 1254468; Page: 451.4000; Enumeration District: 154; Image: 0196.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Helena, Louisiana; Roll: T623_580; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 78.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Marion, Mississippi; Roll: M432_376; Page: 203; Image: 404.
    [4] Louisiana, U.S., Tombstone Inscriptions, 1812-1970
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1838
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Marion, Mississippi; Roll: M653_586; Page: 0; Image: 474.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Marion, Mississippi; Roll: M432_376; Page: 203; Image: 404.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Marion, Mississippi; Roll: M653_586; Page: 0; Image: 474.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 1 Range 7, Pike, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 6th Ward, Saint Helena, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Saint Helena, Louisiana; Roll: T9_468; Family History Film: 1254468; Page: 451.4000; Enumeration District: 154; Image: 0196.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Greensburg, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, The St. Helena Echo; Publication Date: 22 Jan 1897; Publication Place: Greensburg, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: 6th Ward, St. Helena, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Saint Helena, Louisiana; Roll: T623_580; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 78.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 15, 1902
    Event Place: St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Tombstone Inscriptions, 1812-1970
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisiana State Line to Mississippi HWY 441
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