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William Morgan Branch 1851 – 1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1851

Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana

Death Date: June 27, 1925

Death Location: New Roads, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, United States,

Father: Theophilus Branch

Mother: Mary Dyess

Spouse(s): Lydia Grishom

Children(s): Pinkney Branch, George Branch, Mack Branch, Arthur Branch, John Branch, Jener Branch, Alvah Branch, Carrie Branch

In 1851, William Morgan Branch entered the world in Winn Parish, Louisiana, born to Theophilus Branch and Mary Dyess. In 1900, William Morgan Branch resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana. In 1910, William Morgan Branch resided in Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana. William Morgan Branch married Lydia Ann Grishom, and had children including Pinkney Eugine Branch, George Washington Branch, Mack L Branch, Arthur B Branch, John Wright Branch, Jener Branch, Alvah S. Branch, Carrie I Branch. William Morgan Branch passed away in 1925 in New Roads, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, United States,.

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Biography

  • In 1851, William Morgan Branch entered the world in Winn Parish, Louisiana, born to Theophilus Branch and Mary Dyess.
  • In 1900, William Morgan Branch resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana.
  • In 1910, William Morgan Branch resided in Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana.
  • William Morgan Branch married Lydia Ann Grishom, and had children including Pinkney Eugine Branch, George Washington Branch, Mack L Branch, Arthur B Branch, John Wright Branch, Jener Branch, Alvah S. Branch, Carrie I Branch.
  • William Morgan Branch passed away in 1925 in New Roads, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, United States,.

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William Branch's Ancestors

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William Branch
1851 – 1925
Birth Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana
Parents
Theophilus Branch
1822 – 1895
Marion County, Mississippi
Mary Dyess
1835 – 1914
Lawrence, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
Stephen Branch
1788 – 1870
, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Elitha (Eliza) Bennett
1799 – 1852
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Archelaus Branch
1782 – 1819
Hepsibeth Weston
1769 – 1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben Weston
1751 –

William Branch's Descendants

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William (Morgan) Branch (Feb 1851 – June 27, 1925) m. Lydia (Ann) Grishom (1840 – Oct 6, 1919)
  1. 1. Pinkney (Eugine) Branch (6 Mar 1875 – Dec 20, 1945) m. Alice (Almeta) Smith (Dec 1877 – )
    1. 1. Bertie Branch (Oct 1899 – )
    2. 2. Cargle Branch (20 Apr 1901 – Aug 1973)
    3. 3. Hoyt Branch (1903 – )
    4. 4. Verda (Verdie) Branch (1905 – )
    5. 5. Christine Branch (1906 – )
    6. 6. Roy Branch (1907 – )
    7. 7. Vera (Vay) Branch (1908 – )
    8. 8. Hubert Branch (1910 – )
    9. 9. Odell Branch (27 July 1917 – 24 Dec 2002)
  2. 2. George (Washington) Branch (June 29, 1877 – Dec 17, 1933) m. Louella Dark (Sept 14, 1880 – )
    1. 1. Daisy (Ophelia) Branch m. R. (E.) Allen
  3. 3. Mack (L) Branch (Feb 1880 – 1960)
  4. 4. Arthur (B) Branch (Feb 1881 – Feb 1918)
  5. 5. John (Wright) Branch (July 25, 1883 – Nov 23, 1957)
  6. 6. Jener Branch (1885 – April 8, 1952)
  7. 7. Alvah (S.) Branch (Feb 21, 1888 – April 8, 1952)
  8. 8. Carrie (I) Branch (Apr 1893 – )

William Branch's Timeline

5 Records

1851
Feb 1851
Birth of William Morgan Branch in Winn Parish, Louisiana
Winn Parish, Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 49
William Morgan Branch resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 59
William Morgan Branch resided here in Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana
Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 69
William Morgan Branch resided here in Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana
Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana
1925
June 27, 1925
Age 74
Death of William Morgan Branch in New Roads, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, United States,
New Roads, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, United States,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1851
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T625_636; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 102; Image: .
    [2] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T623_586; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 119.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 732.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T623_586; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 119.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kiesche Ward 7, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 732.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T625_636; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 102; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 27, 1925
    Event Place: New Roads, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, United States,
    Record Source: Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949

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