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William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell 1755–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1825

Death Location: Three Mile, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Braswell

Mother: Elizabeth Bryant

Spouse(s): Sarah Mace, Nancy Humphries

Children(s): William Braswell, Wiley Braswell, Nancy Braswell, Rion Braswell, John Braswell, Solomon Braswell, Judy Braswell, Susie Braswell, Nancy Braswell, Wiley Braswell, John Braswell, Solomon Braswell, John Braswell, Susan Braswell, William Braswell, Rion Braswell, Ryan Braswell, Nancy Braswell, Judy Braswell

In 1755, William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to John Richard Braswell And Elizabeth Bryant. In 1800, William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell resided in Johnston, North Carolina. In 1810, William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell married Nancy Humphries, Sarah Mace, and had children including Alexander Braswell, Isaac Braswell, Jacob Braswell, John Braswell, Judy Braswell, Nancy Braswell, Rion Edward Braswell, Ryan Edward Braswell, Solomon Braswell, Susan Big Suzie Braswell, Susie Braswell, Wiley Rhyne Braswell, William Blackstock Braswell. William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell passed away in 1825 in Three Mile, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1755, William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to John Richard Braswell And Elizabeth Bryant.
  • In 1800, William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell resided in Johnston, North Carolina.
  • In 1810, William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell married Nancy Humphries, Sarah Mace, and had children including Alexander Braswell, Isaac Braswell, Jacob Braswell, John Braswell, Judy Braswell, Nancy Braswell, Rion Edward Braswell, Ryan Edward Braswell, Solomon Braswell, Susan Big Suzie Braswell, Susie Braswell, Wiley Rhyne Braswell, William Blackstock Braswell.
  • William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell passed away in 1825 in Three Mile, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Braswell
1704–1772
Birth Location: Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
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Elizabeth Bryant
1710–1772
Birth Location: Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Mace
1753–1802
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Nancy Humphries
1757–1801
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

William Braswell
1795–1879
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Wiley Braswell
1802–1863
Birth Location: Piney, Burke (now Caldwell), North Carolina
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Nancy Braswell
1799–1876
Birth Location: , Johnston, North Carolina
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Rion Braswell
1797–1860
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina
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John Braswell
1795–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Solomon Braswell
–1798
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
SB
Judy Braswell
1788–
Birth Location: Edgecombe, , North Carolina, USA
JB
Susie Braswell
1793–
Birth Location: Edgecombe, , North Carolina, USA
SB
Nancy Braswell
1799–1876
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
NB
Wiley Braswell
1793–1863
Birth Location: Piney, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
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John Braswell
1798–
Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina
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Solomon Braswell
–1798
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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John Braswell
1795–1860
Birth Location: Nash Co., North Carolina, USA
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Susan Braswell
1793–
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
SB
William Braswell
1795–1879
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Rion Braswell
1797–1860
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Ryan Braswell
1790–
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy Braswell
1798–1871
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Judy Braswell
1788–
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
JB

William Braswell's Ancestors

Self
William Braswell
1755–1825
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Richard Braswell
1704–1772
Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
Elizabeth Bryant
1710–1772
Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
Grandparents
Robert Braswell
1677–1736
Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
Sarah Crocker
1677–1736
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
James (Bryant Sr) Reverend
1656–1731
Elizabeth City, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth ("Bertie") Lefevre
1661–1731
Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Great-Grandparents
Robert Braswell
1652–1724
Sarah Sampson
1651–1734
John Bryant
1615–1680
Isaac Leffew
1640–1718
Marie Parenteau
1644–1720
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev #A1008
1611–1668
Rebecca Braswell
1614–1668
James Jr
1626–1689
Elizabeth Barcroft
1630–1670
Jean Lefevre
1622–1685
Jean Parenteau
1620–1673

William Braswell's Descendants

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William (Barjonah "Jonas") Braswell (1755–1825) m. Sarah Mace (1753–1802) m. Nancy Humphries (1757–1801)
  1. 1. William (Blackstock) Braswell 1795–1879 m. Margaret (Peggy) Shell 1805–1872 m. Lucinda (L.) Braswell 1825–1880
    1. 1. Lafayette Braswell 1832–1912 m. Elizabeth (Lavinia vinia) Bowman 1839–1910
      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
        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. Mary Braswell 1859–1888
      13. 13. Elizabeth Braswell 1863–1943
      14. 14. Susan (L) Braswell 1872–
      15. 15. John (Madison) Braswell 1870–1948
      16. 16. Nancy (E.) Braswell 1862–1954
      17. 17. Mary (J) Braswell 1867–1943
      18. 18. S (Alice) Braswell 1874–1959
      19. 19. Henry (Robert) Braswell 1878–1943
      20. 20. Margaret (Elizabeth) Braswell 1861–1884
    2. 2. James ("Thaddeus") Braswell 1838–1923 m. Mary Braswell 1837–
    3. 3. Slighton (Bushell) Braswell 1848–1914
      1. 1. William (Jackson) Braswell 1868–1947
      2. 2. Cora (Elizabeth) Greer 1873–1959
    4. 4. John Braswell 1821–1898
    5. 5. Adeline Braswell 1825–
    6. 6. Madison Braswell 1835–1863
    7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Braswell 1826–1891
      1. 1. William (Monroe) Key 1848–1929
      2. 2. Margaret (A.) Crisp 1846–1923
    8. 8. Joseph (R "Joe") Braswell 1837–1931
    9. 9. LUCY BRASWELL 1839–1909
    10. 10. Timothy (Jackson) Braswell 1853–1923
    11. 11. Harriett Braswell 1841–1908
    12. 12. Mary (Margaret) Braswell 1855–1921
    13. 13. Juliana (Dulaney) Braswell 1820–1882
      1. 1. James (M.) Kirby 1847–
      2. 2. William (Jackson) Kirby 1855–1920
    14. 14. Elizabeth ((Zillah)) Braswell 1832–1908
      1. 1. William (Nick) Lewis 1852–1932
    15. 15. CHARITY BRASWELL 1831–1898
    16. 16. Nathaniel Braswell 1857–1938 m. Sarah (L.) Key 1860–
      1. 1. William (Coleman) Braswell 1882–1933
    17. 17. Kesiah Braswell 1828–1906 m. Rufus (Benjamin) Clark 1823–1891 m. John (G.) Rader 1826–1862
      1. 1. Bulo (Caldwell) Rader 1845–1921 m. Mary (M) Rader 1853–1915
        1. 1. Jane (K) Rader 1885–1959 m. J (Coleman) Braswell 1881–1945
        2. 2. John (H) Rader 1883–
        3. 3. Alfred Rader 1890–
        4. 4. Amanda (W) Rader 1892–
        5. 5. Lyda (B) Rader 1893–
        6. 6. London (V) Rader 1899–
        7. 7. Margaret (Louise) Braswell 1879–1960
        8. 8. Amanda Rhodes 1890–1972
      2. 2. Nancy (Lucinda Rader) Clark 1869–1915 m. Robert (Calvin) Clark 1874–1920
        1. 1. Pearl (Lilyanne) Clark 1899–1966
        2. 2. Jonas (Rosevelt) Clark 1905–1964 m. Lily Tuttle 1905–1938
        3. 3. William (Blackwelder Blackwell "Black") Clark 1893–1956 m. Mattie Clarke 1895–
        4. 4. Columbus (Postdell) Clark 1893–1956
        5. 5. Mary Clark 1898–1925
        6. 6. Lessie (Lorine"Trixie") Clark 1906–1985
        7. 7. Margaret (Maggie Leola Pearl) Clark 1891–1937 m. Finley (Lihue) Clark 1890–1956
        8. 8. Bessie (Estell) Clark 1913–1997
      3. 3. Nancy Rader 1870–
      4. 4. Margret Rader 1867–
      5. 5. Bulow (Caldwell) Rader 1853–1921 m. Maggie (M) Rader 1855–1915
        1. 1. Lou Braswell 1879–1960 m. JAMES (SLIGHTER) BRASWELL 1876–1967
        2. 2. John (H.) Rader 1881–1907
        3. 3. William (Alfred) Rader 1887–1964 m. Epsie (W) Rader 1901–
        4. 4. Amanda ("Mandy") Rader 1890–1972
        5. 5. Lydia (Belle) Rader 1895–1935 m. Bird Rhodes 1890–
        6. 6. London (Valley) Rader 1899–1942
        7. 7. Keziah (Jane) Rader 1885–1959
        8. 8. Maude Rader 1891–
        9. 9. Mary (Allie) Rader 1892–1964
        10. 10. Columbus (Madison "Lum") Rader 1875–1949
        11. 11. Grayson (Jonas) Rader 1876–1902
      6. 6. Infant Rader 1847–1847
      7. 7. Columbus (Postelle) Rader 1848–1908
      8. 8. Clamanda (Victoria) Rader 1858–1886
      9. 9. Martha Rader 1860–1861
      10. 10. Julius (Gamewell) Rader 1851–1910
        1. 1. Columbus (Merkuson) Rader 1873–1940
      11. 11. Mary (Lutisha) Rader 1855–1858
      12. 12. Nancy (Lucinda) Rader 1869–1915
      13. 13. Margaret (Matilda) Rader 1867–
      14. 14. Mary (Lutisha) Rader 1855–1858
      15. 15. Rader 1847–1847
      16. 16. Julius (Gamewell) Rader 1851–1910
      17. 17. Mary (Luthida) Rader 1855–1858
      18. 18. Clamanda (Victoria) Rader 1858–1886
      19. 19. Victoria Clarke 1858–1886
      20. 20. Martha Rader 1860–1861
      21. 21. Margaret (Matilda) Rader 1867–
      22. 22. Nancy (Lucinda Rader) Clark 1869–1915
      23. 23. Charles (R) Braswell 1867–
      24. 24. L*Zia Braswell 1855–
    18. 18. Rebecca (Ann) Braswell 1828–1906
    19. 19. James (Thaddeus) Braswell 1838–1923
    20. 20. William (M) Braswell 1832–1908
    21. 21. Madison Braswell 1840–1862
    22. 22. Jackson (Timothy) Braswell 1854–1923
  2. 2. Wiley (Rhyne) Braswell 1802–1863
  3. 3. Nancy Braswell 1799–1876
  4. 4. Rion (Edward) Braswell 1797–1860
  5. 5. John Braswell 1795–1860
  6. 6. Solomon Braswell –1798
  7. 7. Judy Braswell 1788–
  8. 8. Susie Braswell 1793–
  9. 9. Nancy Braswell 1799–1876
  10. 10. Wiley (Rhyne) Braswell 1793–1863
  11. 11. John Braswell 1798–
  12. 12. Solomon Braswell –1798
  13. 13. John Braswell 1795–1860
  14. 14. Susan (Big Suzie) Braswell 1793–
  15. 15. William (Blackstock) Braswell 1795–1879
  16. 16. Rion (Edward) Braswell 1797–1860
  17. 17. Ryan (Edward) Braswell 1790–
  18. 18. Nancy Braswell 1798–1871 m. James (E.) Barber 1801–1877
    1. 1. Armantia (Anne) Courtney 1825–1898
    2. 2. Isabella (Elizabeth) Clark 1837–1894
    3. 3. Davis (W.) Barber 1823–1896
    4. 4. Lucrecia Williams 1866–1937
  19. 19. Judy Braswell 1788–

William Braswell's Timeline

5 Records

1755
1755
Birth of William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 45
William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell resided here in Johnston, North Carolina
Johnston, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 55
William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 65
William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell resided here in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Burke, North Carolina, United States
1825
1825
Age 70
Death of William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell in Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, United States
Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 220; Image: 00523; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Burke, North Carolina; Page: 33; NARA Roll: M33_83; Image: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Three Mile, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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