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Willard Branson 1857–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 October 1857

Birth Location: Mansfield, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 17 Mar 1936

Death Location: Bridgeton, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Branson

Mother: Nancy Lewis

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In 1857, Willard Branson entered the world in Mansfield, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America, born to John B Branson And Nancy Lewis. In 1870, Willard Branson resided in Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA. In 1880, Willard Branson resided in Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA. Willard Branson passed away in 1936 in Bridgeton, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Willard Branson entered the world in Mansfield, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America, born to John B Branson And Nancy Lewis.
  • In 1870, Willard Branson resided in Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Willard Branson resided in Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA.
  • Willard Branson passed away in 1936 in Bridgeton, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Willard Branson's Ancestors

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Willard Branson
1857–1936
Birth Place: Mansfield, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
John B Branson
1829–1908
Roane Co, TN
Nancy Lewis
1834–1907
Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Joab Branson
1793–1860
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Rebecca Rice
1799–1860
Tennessee, United States
Seth (Thomas Lewis) X
1807–
Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Jane Branson) X
1807–
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Branson
1765–1828
Agnes Preaddy
1768–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absalom Branson
1740–1798
Jemima Lorton
1744–1800

Willard Branson's Timeline

4 Records

1857
14 October 1857
Birth of Willard Branson in Mansfield, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America
Mansfield, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 13
Willard Branson resided here in Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Willard Branson resided here in Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA
1936
17 Mar 1936
Age 79
Death of Willard Branson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 October 1857
    Event Place: Mansfield, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Parke, Indiana; Roll: 303; Family History Film: 1254303; Page: 607D; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0699
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Parke, Indiana; Roll: M593_349; Page: 96B; Family History Library Film: 545848
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Parke, Indiana; Roll: M593_349; Page: 96B; Family History Library Film: 545848

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Parke, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Parke, Indiana; Roll: 303; Family History Film: 1254303; Page: 607D; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0699

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1936
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridgeton, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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