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William Blackstock Braswell 1795–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1795

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

Death Date: 3 Mar 1879

Death Location: Gamewell, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Braswell

Mother: Nancy Humphries

Spouse(s): Margaret Shell, Lucinda Braswell

Children(s): Lafayette Braswell, James Braswell, Slighton Braswell, John Braswell, Adeline Braswell, Madison Braswell, Sarah Braswell, Joseph Braswell, LUCY BRASWELL, Timothy Braswell, Harriett Braswell, Mary Braswell, Juliana Braswell, Elizabeth Braswell, CHARITY BRASWELL, Nathaniel Braswell, Kesiah Braswell, Rebecca Braswell, James Braswell, William Braswell, Madison Braswell, Jackson Braswell

In 1795, William Blackstock Braswell entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to William Barjonah Jonas Braswell And Nancy Humphries. William Blackstock Braswell married Lucinda L Braswell, Margaret Peggy Shell, and had children including Adeline Braswell, Charity Braswell, Elizabeth Zillah Braswell, Harriett Braswell, Jackson Timothy Braswell, James Thaddeus Braswell, James Thaddeus Braswell, John Braswell, Joseph R Joe Braswell, Juliana Dulaney Braswell, Kesiah Braswell, Lafayette Braswell, Lucy Braswell, Madison Braswell, Mary Margaret Braswell, Nathaniel Braswell, Rebecca Ann Braswell, Sarah Jane Braswell, Slighton Bushell Braswell, Timothy Jackson Braswell, William M Braswell. William Blackstock Braswell passed away in 1879 in Gamewell, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1795, William Blackstock Braswell entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to William Barjonah Jonas Braswell And Nancy Humphries.
  • William Blackstock Braswell married Lucinda L Braswell, Margaret Peggy Shell, and had children including Adeline Braswell, Charity Braswell, Elizabeth Zillah Braswell, Harriett Braswell, Jackson Timothy Braswell, James Thaddeus Braswell, James Thaddeus Braswell, John Braswell, Joseph R Joe Braswell, Juliana Dulaney Braswell, Kesiah Braswell, Lafayette Braswell, Lucy Braswell, Madison Braswell, Mary Margaret Braswell, Nathaniel Braswell, Rebecca Ann Braswell, Sarah Jane Braswell, Slighton Bushell Braswell, Timothy Jackson Braswell, William M Braswell.
  • William Blackstock Braswell passed away in 1879 in Gamewell, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Braswell
1755–1825
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Humphries
1757–1801
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Shell
1805–1872
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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Lucinda Braswell
1825–1880
Birth Location: Burke Co, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Lafayette Braswell
1832–1912
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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James Braswell
1838–1923
Birth Location: Adako, Burke County, North Carolina, United States
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Slighton Braswell
1848–1914
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
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John Braswell
1821–1898
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
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Adeline Braswell
1825–
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States
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Madison Braswell
1835–1863
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Braswell
1826–1891
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
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Joseph Braswell
1837–1931
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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LUCY BRASWELL
1839–1909
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Timothy Braswell
1853–1923
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
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Harriett Braswell
1841–1908
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Mary Braswell
1855–1921
Birth Location: –
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Juliana Braswell
1820–1882
Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina
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Elizabeth Braswell
1832–1908
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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CHARITY BRASWELL
1831–1898
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Nathaniel Braswell
1857–1938
Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
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Kesiah Braswell
1828–1906
Birth Location: , Burke, North Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Braswell
1828–1906
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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James Braswell
1838–1923
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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William Braswell
1832–1908
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
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Madison Braswell
1840–1862
Birth Location: Burke, Georgia, United States
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Jackson Braswell
1854–1923
Birth Location: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
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William Braswell's Ancestors

Self
William Braswell
1795–1879
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Barjonah "Jonas" Braswell
1755–1825
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Nancy Humphries
1757–1801
, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Richard) Braswell
1704–1772
Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
Elizabeth Bryant
1710–1772
Isle Wight,,Virginia,USA
Charles Humphries
1721–1803
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Mary Bennett
1727–1798
of NC
Great-Grandparents
Robert Braswell
1677–1736
Sarah Crocker
1677–1736
James Reverend
1656–1731
Elizabeth Lefevre
1661–1731
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Braswell
1652–1724
Sarah Sampson
1651–1734
John Bryant
1615–1680
Isaac Leffew
1640–1718
Marie Parenteau
1644–1720

William Braswell's Descendants

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William (Blackstock) Braswell (1795–3 Mar 1879) m. Margaret (Peggy) Shell (May 1805–8 Apr 1872) m. Lucinda (L.) Braswell (Abt. 1825–Aft. 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
        1. 1. Patricia (B) George 1932–2000 m. Robert (E.) George 1931–2009
        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. 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
        1. 1. Daniel (Dewey) Braswell 1904–1985 m. Margaret (Josephine) Beach 1907–1984
        2. 2. Ledford (Patten) Braswell 1906–1986
        3. 3. James (Clifford) Braswell 1913–1989
      2. 2. John (H) Rader 1883–
      3. 3. Alfred Rader 1890–
        1. 1. Rader 1925–1925
      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
        1. 1. Ben (Lee) Clark 1935–1936
        2. 2. Curt (Davis) Clark 1935–1965
        3. 3. Howard (Robert) Clark 1926–1981
        4. 4. Infant Clark 1938–1938
        5. 5. Howard Clark 1907–
      3. 3. William (Blackwelder Blackwell "Black") Clark 1893–1956 m. Mattie Clarke 1895–
        1. 1. Carl (B) Clarke 1916–
        2. 2. Annie Clarke 1917–
        3. 3. Buster Clarke 1919–
        4. 4. Beatrice Clarke 1921–
        5. 5. Susie (V) Clarke 1923–
        6. 6. Billie Clarke 1925–
      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
        1. 1. Harding (Lihue Clark) Sr 1921–2001 m. Willie (Belle) Brown 1925–2006
        2. 2. Theodore (Clayton) Clark 1915–1974
        3. 3. Zackariah (Zack Franklin) Clark 1912–1973
        4. 4. Bruce (Everett) Clark 1919–1985
        5. 5. Ollie Clark 1914–1989
        6. 6. Hazel (Louise) Clark 1923–1935
        7. 7. Wallace (Dermont) Clark 1925–1988
        8. 8. Evie Clark 1911–1983
        9. 9. Hilda (Amelia) Clark 1940–1999
        10. 10. Dump Clark 1916–
        11. 11. Hilda Clark 1911–
        12. 12. Hilda Clark 1911–
        13. 13. Hardin Clark 1922–
        14. 14. Wallace Clark 1925–
        15. 15. Margaret Clark 1926–
      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–
        1. 1. Cecil Rhodes 1917– m. William (Mckinley) Cannon 1913–
        2. 2. Ruth Rhodes 1919–
      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

William Braswell's Timeline

13 Records

1795
1795
Birth of William Blackstock Braswell in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
1795
1795
Birth of William Blackstock Braswell in Edgecombe, Northampton, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Northampton, North Carolina, United States
1795
1795
Birth of William Blackstock Braswell in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 5
William Blackstock Braswell resided here in Johnston, North Carolina
Johnston, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 25
William Blackstock Braswell resided here in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Burke, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 35
William Blackstock Braswell resided here in Burke, North Carolina, USA
Burke, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 55
William Blackstock Braswell resided here in Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 65
William Blackstock Braswell resided here in Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina
Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 75
William Blackstock Braswell resided here in Washington, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Washington, Nash, North Carolina, USA
1879
03 Mar 1879
Age 84
Death of William Blackstock Braswell in Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
1879
3 Mar 1879
Age 84
Death of William Blackstock Braswell in Littlejohn Methodist Church, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Littlejohn Methodist Church, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
1879
3 Mar 1879
Age 84
Death of William Blackstock Braswell in Caldwell, NC, USA
Caldwell, NC, USA
1879
1879
Age 84
William Blackstock Braswell - Probate in Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Caldwell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Northampton, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1150; Page: 134B; Family History Library Film: 552649
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Johns River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: M653_890; Page: 101; Family History Library Film: 803890
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Burke, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 118; Page: 164; Family History Library Film: 0018084

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    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: 101; Family History Library Film: 803890

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1150; Page: 134B; Family History Library Film: 552649

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Caldwell, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Littlejohn Methodist Church, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Caldwell County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Caldwell, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Caldwell, NC, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gamewell, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Caldwell County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Caldwell, North Carolina
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