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James Garrett Branson, 1859-1927 Laurel Co., KY to Titus Co., TX
Posted by: Sarah Taylor (ID *****9318) Date: July 03, 2007 at 13:10:09
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Looking for further information and descendants of the following. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

Family Group Record for James Garrett BRANSON

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Husband: James Garrett BRANSON
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Born: 14 Aug 1859 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: 30 Nov 1927 - Titus Co., TX
Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX
Father: William BRANSON (1833-1914)
Mother: Margaret Ann WOOD (1834-Bef 1896)
Marriage: 31 Mar 1884 Place: Laurel Co., KY
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Events
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1. Census, Age 9 months - Male, 16 Jun 1860 - Rockcastle Co., KY

Post Office at Mt. Vernon. Page #29, Dwelling #225, Family #225,
beginning at line #10. Listed as James Branson, born in KY. He is
living in the household of his parents, Wm. and Margaret Branson, both
born in KY.

2. Census, Age 21 - Single, Son - Farmer, 21 Jun 1880 - Laurel Co., KY

living in Independence, Kempers District #9, ED #58. Page #35C, Dwelling
#301, Family #301, beginning at line #17. Listed as James G. Branson,
born in KY. He is living in the household of his parents, William and
Margaret Branson, both born in KY.

3. Census, Age 40 - Married, Head of Household - Timber Dealer (Saws logs
daily), 10 Jul 1900 - Laurel Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as James
G. Branston, born Aug 1859 in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English.
Rents his home. Married 16 years. Both his parents listed as born in
KY. Spouse listed as Sarah Branston, age 35, born June 1864 in KY. Both
her parents listed as born in KY.
Children listed in this household:
Charles H. Branston, Age 15 - Single, Son - Attended School, Log Cutter,
born Jan 1885 in KY;
John W. Branston, Age 13 - Single, Son - Attended School, Log Cutter,
born Feb 1887 in KY;
James M. Branston, Age 11 - Single, Son - Attended School, Log Cutter,
born Mar 1889 in KY;
Ida Branston, Age 8 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born May 1892
in KY;
George W. Branston, Age 6 - Single, Son - Attended School, born Mar 1894
in KY;
Frank L. Branston, Age 3 - Single, Son, born Oct 1896 in KY;
Minnie Branston, Age 1 - Single, Daughter, born May 1899 in KY.

4. Census, Age 50 - Married, Head of Household - Lumber Manufacturer, 30 Apr
1910 - Laurel Co., KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as James G. Branson,
born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Rents his home. Married
once - 26 years. Both his parents listed as born in KY. Spouse listed
as Sarah C. Branson, age 45, born in KY. Both her parents listed as born
in KY.
Children listed in this household:
James Branson, Age 20 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in KY;
Ida Branson, Age 17 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY;
George Branson, Age 15 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in KY;
Frank Branson, Age 13 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in KY;
Minnie Branson, Age 10 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY;
Lillie Branson, Age 8 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY;
Stella Branson, Age 6 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY.

5. Census, Age 60 - Married, Head of Household - Saw Mill Laboreer, 2 Jan
1920 - Titus Co., TX

living in Mount Pleasant, ED #166. Page #1B, Dwelling #23, Family #25,
beginning at line #98 and continued on next page. Listed as James G.
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Rents his home.
Both his parents listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as Sarah Branson,
age 56, born in KY. Both her parents listed as born in KY.
Children listed in this household:
Frank Branson, Age 23 - Single, Son - Factory Laborer, born in KY;
Lily Branson, Age 19 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY;
Stella Branson, Age 15 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY.

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Wife: Sarah Catherine DEES
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Born: 12 Jun 1864 - KY
Died: 6 Dec 1942 - Red River Co., TX
Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX
Father: John DEES (1834- )
Mother: Elizabeth BROWN (Abt 1833- )
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Events
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1. Census, Age 35 - Married, Wife, 10 Jul 1900 - Laurel Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as Sarah
Branston, born June 1864 in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English.
Married 16 years, 7 children - 7 living. Both her parents listed as born
in KY. Spouse listed as James G. Branston, age 40, born Aug 1859 in KY.
Both his parents listed as born in KY.

2. Census, Age 45 - Married, Wife, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel Co., KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as Sarah C. Branson,
born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Married once - 26 years.
Both her parents listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as James G.
Branson, age 50, born in KY. Both his parents listed as born in KY.

3. Census, Age 56 - Married, Wife, 2 Jan 1920 - Titus Co., TX

living in Mount Pleasant, ED #166. Page #1B, Dwelling #23, Family #25,
beginning at line #98 and continued on next page. Listed as Sarah
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Both her parents
listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as James G. Branson, age 60, born in
KY. Both his parents listed as born in KY.

4. Census, Age 65 - Widowed, Mother, 4 Apr 1930 - Fulton Co., GA

living in Atlanta Borough, Seventh Ward, Block 85, ED #101at 1120 Sells
Ave. Page #4A, Dwelling #45, Family #66, beginning at line #1. Listed
as Sarah C. Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Both
her parents listed as born in KY. She is living in the household of his
widowed son, James M. Branson, born in KY.

5. Aged, 78 years, 5 months, 24 days, 6 Dec 192 - Red River Co., TX
6. Death Certificate, #56030, 6 Dec 1942 - Red River Co., TX

Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about Sarah C. Branson
Name: Sarah C. Branson
Death Date: 6 Dec 1942
Death County: Red River
Certificate: 56030

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Events
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1. Alt. Marriage, 2 Apr 1884
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Children
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1 M Charles Henry BRANSON
Born: 9 Jan 1885 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: Jun 1976 - Sayre, Beckham Co., OK
Buried: - Buffalo Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham Co., OK
Spouse: Julia Ann NICHOLSON (1879-1956)
Marr. Date: Abt 1904
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Events
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1. Census, Age 15 - Single, Son - Attended School, Log Cutter, 10 Jul 1900 -
Laurel Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as
Charles H. Branston, born Jan 1885 in KY. Reads, writes and speaks
English. He is living in the household of his parents, James G. and
Sarah Branston, both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 25 - Married, Head of Household - Lumberman, Manufacturer, 21
Apr 1910 - Laurel Co., KY

living in Hazelpatch Voting District, Magisterial District 4, ED #122.
Page #3B, Dwelling #44, Family #45, beginning at line #57. Listed as
Charlie Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Rents
his home. Married once - 6 years. Both his parents listed as born in
KY. Spouse listed as Julia Branson, age 30, born in KY. Both her
parents listed as born in KY.
Children listed in this household:
Clyde Branson, Age 5 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in KY;
Claud Branson, Age 4 - Single, Son, born in KY;
Dora Branson, Age 2 - Single, Daughter, born in KY;
Not Named Branson, Age 4 months - Single, Daughter, born in KY.

3. Census, Age 35 - Married, Head of Household - General Farmer, 2 Feb 1920
- Beckham Co., OK

living in Sayer Township, ED #14. Page #10B, Dwelling #197, Family #197,
beginning at line #61. Listed as Charles H. Branson, born in KY. Reads,
writes and speaks English. Rents his farm. Both his parents listed as
born in KY. Spouse listed as Julia Branson, age 41, born in KY. Both
her parents listed as born in KY.
Children listed in this household:
Clyde Branson, Age 14 - Single, Son - Attended School, Home Farm Laborer,
born in KY;
Claude Branson, Age 13 - Single, Son - Attended School, Home Farm
Laborer, born in KY;
Dora Branson, Age 11 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY;
Alma Branson, Age 9 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in KY;
Cecil Branson, Age 8 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in KY;
Nadene Branson, Age 6 - Single, Daughter, born in OK;
Florine Branson, Age 3 years 7 months - Single, Daughter, born in OK;
Lona Branson, Age 1 year 6 months - Single, Daughter, born in OK.

4. Census, Age 45 - Married, Head of Household - General Farmer, 26 Apr 1930
- Beckham Co., OK

living in Sayer Township, ED #23. Page #10A, Dwelling #199, Family #200,
beginning at line #3. Listed as C. H. Branson, born in KY. Reads,
writes and speaks English. Rents his farm home. Married at age 19.
Both his parents listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as Julia Branson,
age 51, born in KY. Both her parents listed as born in KY.
Children listed in this household:
Claud Branson, Age 23 - Single, Son - Farm Laborer, born in KY;
Cecil Branson, Age 18 - Married, Son - Farm Laborer, born in TX;
Florine Branson, Age 13 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in
OK;
Lona Bell Branson, Age 11 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, born in
OK;
Charles Branson, Age 9 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in OK.

5. Social Security Number, 442-16-7385, OK Issue, Bef 1951

Social Security Death Index
about Charles Branson
Name: Charles Branson
SSN: 442-16-7385
Last Residence: 73662 Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, United States of
America
Born: 9 Jan 1885
Died: Jun 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Oklahoma (Before 1951 )

6. Last Known Residence, Per SSDI, Jun 1976 - Sayre, Beckham Co., OK
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2 M John William BRANSON
Born: 22 Feb 1887 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: 29 Sep 1957 - Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., NM
Buried:
Spouse: Haidee Medford SIKES (1887-1968)
Marr. Date: 24 Dec 1916 - KY
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Events
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1. Census, Age 13 - Single, Son - Attended School, Log Cutter, 10 Jul 1900 -
Laurel Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as John
W. Branston, born Feb 1887 in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. He
is living in the household of his parents, James G. and Sarah Branston,
both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 23 - Male, Boarder - Public School Teacher, 20 Apr 1910 -
Screven Co., GA

living in Militia District 35, ED #130. Page #12A, Dwelling #206, Family
#206, line #29. Listed as John W. Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes
and speaks English. Both his parents listed as born in KY. He is
boarding in the household of Willie C. Williams, born in GA.

3. Draft Registration, WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 5 Jun 1917
- London, Laurel Co., KY
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3 M * James Martin BRANSON Sr.
Born: 29 Mar 1889 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: 19 Nov 1963 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Buried: 21 Nov 1963 - Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Spouse: Bessie Lee BREWER (1891-1937)
Marr. Date: Abt 1916
Spouse: Estelle M. MULLINAX (1897-1998)
Marr. Date: Aft 1937
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Events
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1. Census, Age 11 - Single, Son - Attended School, Log Cutter, 10 Jul 1900 -
Laurel Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as James
M. Branston, born Mar 1889 in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. He
is living in the household of his parents, James G. and Sarah Branston,
both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 20 - Single, Son - Attended School, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel Co.,
KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as James Branson, born
in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. He is living in the household
of his parents, James G. and Sarah C. Branson, both born in KY.

3. Draft Registration, WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 1 Jun 1917
- Pike Co., GA
4. Census, Age 30 - Married, Head of Household - School Teacher, 22 Jan 1920
- Pike Co., GA

living in Barnsville, ED #156. Page #16A, Dwelling #318, Family #329,
beginning at line #8. Listed as James M. Branson, born in KY. Reads,
writes and speaks English. Both his parents listed as born in KY.
Spouse listed as Bessie Branson, age 22, born in KY. Both her parents
listed as born in KY.
Child listed in this household:
James M. Branson, Jr., Age 1 year 11 months - Single, Son, born in GA.
Also listed in this household:
Felix White, Age 30 - Single, Male - Roomer, School Teacher, born in AL;
C. E. Brasin, Age 26 - Single, Male - Roomer, School Teacher, born in
MS;
Jay Williams, Age 30 - Single, Male - Roomer, School Teacher, born in AL.

5. Census, Age 41 - Widowed, Head of Household - Public School Teacher, 4
Apr 1930 - Fulton Co., GA

living in Atlanta Borough, Seventh Ward, Block 85, ED #101 at 1120 Sells
Ave. Page #4A, Dwelling #45, Family #66, beginning at line #1. Listed
as James M. Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English.
Rents his home at $30 per month. Age 28 at first marriage. Both his
parents listed as born in KY.
Children listed in this household:
James Branson, Jr., Age 12 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in GA;
Ada B. Branson, Age 9 - Single, Daughter, born in GA;
Bonnie R. Brandson, Age 8 - Single, Daughter, born in GA;
Billie B. Branson, Age 4 - Single, Son, born in GA.
Also listed in this household:
Sarah C. Branson, Age 65 - Widowed, Mother, born in KY.

6. Social Security Number, 238-38-4760, NC Issue, Bef 1951

Social Security Death Index
about James Branson
Name: James Branson
SSN: 238-38-4760
Last Residence: Georgia
Born: 29 Mar 1889
Died: Nov 1963
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina (Before 1951 )

7. Aged, 74 years, 7 months, 21 days, 19 Nov 1963 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
8. Death Certificate, #33284, 19 Nov 1963 - Fulton Co., GA

Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
about James M Branson
Name: James M Branson
Death Date: 19 Nov 1963
County of Death: Fulton
Gender: M
Race: W
Age: 74 years
County of Residence: Fulton
Certificate: 33284

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4 F Ida BRANSON
Born: May 1892 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Henry Harrison JENNINGS (Abt 1894- )
Marr. Date: Bef 1919
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Events
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1. Census, Age 8 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, 10 Jul 1900 - Laurel
Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as Ida
Branston, born May 1892 in KY. She is living in the household of her
parents, James G. and Sarah Branston, both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 17 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel
Co., KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as Ida Branson, born in
KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. She is living in the household of
her parents, James G. and Sarah C. Branson, both born in KY.

3. Census, Age 26 - Married, Wife, 2 Feb 1920 - Titus Co., TX

living in Justice Precinct #1, ED #162 on Mount Pleasant and Monticello
Road. Page #9A, Dwelling #170, Family #175, beginning at line #39.
Listed as Ida Jennings, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English.
Both her parents listed as born in KY. Spouselisted as Harrison
Jennings, age 26, born in KY. Both his parents listed as born in the
United States.

4. Census, Age 35 - Married, Wife, 14 Apr 1930 - Titus Co., TX

living in Precinct #1, ED #6 on R.F.D. No. 2. Page #8A, Dwelling #156,
Family #158, beginning at line #38. Listed as Ida Jennings, born in KY.
Reads, writes and speaks English. Married at age 22. Both her parents
listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as H. H. Jennings, age 35, born in
KY. Both his parents listed as born in KY.

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5 M George Washington BRANSON
Born: 17 Mar 1894 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: 11 Jan 1972 - Lamar Co., TX
Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX
Spouse: Lona O. WILSON (1899-1986)
Marr. Date: Abt 1920
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Events
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1. Census, Age 6 - Single, Son - Attended School, 10 Jul 1900 - Laurel Co.,
KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as George
W. Branston, born Mar 1894 in KY. He is living in the household of his
parents, James G. and Sarah Branston, both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 15 - Single, Son - Attended School, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel Co.,
KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as George Branson, born
in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. He is living in the household
of his parents, James G. and Sarah C. Branson, both born in KY.

3. Draft Registration, WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 - Card B,
1918 - Titus Co., TX
4. Census, Age 25 - Married, Head of Household - Attended School, 6 Jan 1920
- Hunt Co., TX

living in Commerce, Precinct 6, ED #143 on Caddo Street. Page #6B,
Dwelling #115, Family #127, beginning at line #62. Listed as George W.
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Rents his home.
Both his parents listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as Lona Branson,
age 20, born in TX. Both her parents listed as born in GA.

5. Census, Age 35 - Married, Head of Household - Teacher at Allen Academy,
29 Apr 1930 - Brazos Co., TX

living in Bryan, Precinct 4, ED #6. Page #20B, Family #590, beginning at
line #68. Listed as George W. Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and
speaks English. Married at age 26. Rents his home at $35 per month.
Both his parents listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as Lona O. Branson,
age 30, born in TX. Both her parents listed as born in TX.

6. Social Security Number, 454-30-6706, TX Issue, Bef 1951

Social Security Death Index
about George Branson
Name: George Branson
SSN: 454-30-6706
Last Residence: 75417 Bogata, Red River, Texas, United States of
America
Born: 17 Mar 1894
Died: Jan 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951 )

7. Last Known Residence, Per SSDI, Jan 1972 - Bogata, Red River Co., TX
8. Aged, 77 years, 9 months, 25 days, 11 Jan 1972 - Lamar Co., TX
9. Death Record, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, 11 Jan 1972 - Lamar Co., TX

Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about George Branson
Name: George Branson
Death Date: 11 Jan 1972
Death County: Lamar
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single

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6 M Frank Leslie BRANSON Sr.
Born: 31 Oct 1896 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: 4 Jun 1987 - Bogata, Red River Co., TX
Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX
Spouse: Anna Belle WALLACE (1900-1984)
Marr. Date: Abt 1921
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Events
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1. Census, Age 3 - Single, Son, 10 Jul 1900 - Laurel Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as Frank
L. Branston, born Oct 1896 in KY. He is living in the household of his
parents, James G. and Sarah Branston, both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 13 - Single, Son - Attended School, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel Co.,
KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as Frank Branson, born
in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. He is living in the household
of his parents, James G. and Sarah C. Branson, both born in KY.

3. Draft Registration, WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 1917 -
Titus Co., TX
4. Census, Age 23 - Single, Son - Factory Laborer, 2 Jan 1920 - Titus Co., TX

living in Mount Pleasant, ED #166. Page #1B, Dwelling #23, Family #25,
beginning at line #98 and continued on next page. Listed as Frank
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. He is living in
the household of his parents, James G. and Sarah Branson, both born in KY.

5. Census, Age 33 - Married, Head of Household - Public School
Superintendant, 17 Apr 1930 - Red River Co., TX

living in Justice Precinct 3, ED #12 on North Bogata. Page #15A,
Dwelling #313, Family #320, beginning at line #9. Listed as Frank L.
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Rents his home
at $15 per month. Married at age 25. Both his parents listed as born in
KY. Spouse listed as Wallace Branson, age 30, born in TX. Her father
listed as born in MS, her mother listed as born in AL.
Children listed in this household:
F. L. Branson, Jr., Age 7 - Single, Son - Attended School, born in TX;
Dorothy L. Branson, Age 4 years 4 months - Single, Daughter, born in TX;
Virginia Branson, Age 1 year 3 months - Single, Daughter, born in TX.
Also listed in this household:
Lillie Branson, Age 27 - Single, Sister - Public School Teacher, born in
KY.

6. Social Security Number, 454-30-6705, TX Issue, Bef 1951

Social Security Death Index
about Frank Branson
Name: Frank Branson
SSN: 454-30-6705
Last Residence: 75460 Paris, Lamar, Texas, United States of America
Born: 31 Oct 1896
Died: Jun 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951 )

7. Last Known Residence, Per SSDI, Jun 1987 - Paris, Lamar Co., TX
8. Aged, 90 years, 7 months, 4 days, 4 Jun 1987 - Red River Co., TX
9. Death Record, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, 4 Jun 1987 - Red River Co., TX

Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about Frank Branson
Name: Frank Branson
Death Date: 4 Jun 1987
Death County: Red River
Gender: Male

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7 F Minnie Ola BRANSON
Born: 28 May 1899 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: Dec 1983 - Rapides Parish, LA
Buried:
Spouse: Ewell FISHER (1889-1978)
Marr. Date: Abt 1916 - Big Cane, St. Landry Parish, LA
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Events
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1. Census, Age 1 - Single, Daughter, 10 Jul 1900 - Laurel Co., KY

living in 6th Magisterial District, Haselpatch Precinct, ED #157. Page
24B, Dwelling #432, Family #434, beginning at line #70. Listed as Minnie
Branston, born May 1899 in KY. She is living in the household of her
parents, James G. and Sarah Branston, both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 10 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel
Co., KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as Minnie Branson, born
in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. She is living in the household
of her parents, James G. and Sarah C. Branson, both born in KY.

3. Census, Age 20 - Married, Wife, 12 Jan 1920 - Saint Landry Parish, LA

living in Police Jury Ward 4, ED #100 on Big Cow Road. Page #12A,
Dwelling #127, Family #127, beginning at line #42. Listed as Minnie O.
Fisher, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Both her parents
listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as Ewell Fisher, age 30, born in LA.
His father listed as born in LA, his mother listed as born in AL.

4. Census, Age 30 - Married, Wife, 7 Apr 1930 - Evangeline Parish, LA

living in Police Jury Ward 4, ED #15. Page #4A, Dwelling #63, Family
#68, beginning at line #25. Listed as Minnie O. Fisher, born in KY.
Reads, writes and speaks English. Married at age 17. Both her parents
listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as Ewell Fisher, age 41, born in LA.
His father listed as born in LA, his mother listed as born in AL.

5. Social Security Number, 434-26-0370, LA Issue, Bef 1951

Social Security Death Index
about Minnie Fisher
Name: Minnie Fisher
SSN: 434-26-0370
Last Residence: 70726 Denham Springs, Livingston, Louisiana, United
States of America
Born: 28 May 1899
Died: Jul 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana (Before 1951 )

6. Last Known Residence, Per SSDI, Jul 1983 - Denham Springs, Livingston
Parish, LA
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8 F Lillie BRANSON
Born: 17 Jan 1902 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died: 24 Feb 1982 - Morris Co., TX
Buried: - Masonic Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX
Spouse: Warner WASHINGTON ( - )
Marr. Date: 21 Nov 1962
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Events
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1. Census, Age 8 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel
Co., KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as Lillie Branson, born
in KY. She is living in the household of her parents, James G. and Sarah
C. Branson, both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 19 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, 2 Jan 1920 - Titus
Co., TX

living in Mount Pleasant, ED #166. Page #1B, Dwelling #23, Family #25,
beginning at line #98 and continued on next page. Listed as Lily
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. She is living in
the household of her parents, James G. and Sarah Branson, both born in KY.

3. Census, Age 27 - Single, Sister - Public School Teacher, 17 Apr 1930 -
Red River Co., TX

living in Justice Precinct 3, ED #12 on North Bogata. Page #15A,
Dwelling #313, Family #320, beginning at line #9. Listed as Lillie
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Both her parents
listed as born in KY. She is living in the household of her brother and
sister-in-law, Frank L. and Wallace Branson. Her brother listed as born
in KY, her sister-in-law listed as born in TX.

4. Social Security Number, 455-42-9851, TX Issue, Bef 1951

Social Security Death Index
about Lillie Washington
Name: Lillie Washington
SSN: 455-42-9851
Last Residence: 75568 Naples, Morris, Texas, United States of America
Born: 17 Jan 1902
Died: Feb 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951 )

5. Last Known Residence, Per SSDI, Feb 1982 - Naples, Morris Co., TX
6. Aged, 80 years, 0 months, 7 days, 24 Feb 1982 - Morris Co., TX
7. Death Record, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, 24 Feb 1982 - Morris Co., TX

Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about Lillie Washington
Name: Lillie Washington
Death Date: 24 Feb 1982
Death County: Morris
Gender: Female

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9 F Stella Anna BRANSON
Born: 14 Apr 1904 - Hazel Patch, Laurel Co., KY
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Charles Carl RAY Sr. (Abt 1903- )
Marr. Date: Abt 1923 - TX
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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Events
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1. Census, Age 6 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, 30 Apr 1910 - Laurel
Co., KY

living in Hazel Patch, ED #122 on the Old State Road. Page #8A, Dwelling
#135, Family #139, beginning at line #34. Listed as Stella Branson, born
in KY. She is living in the household of her parents, James G. and Sarah
C. Branson, both born in KY.

2. Census, Age 15 - Single, Daughter - Attended School, 2 Jan 1920 - Titus
Co., TX

living in Mount Pleasant, ED #166. Page #1B, Dwelling #23, Family #25,
beginning at line #98 and continued on next page. Listed as Stella
Branson, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. She is living in
the household of her parents, James G. and Sarah Branson, both born in KY.

3. Census, Age 23 - Married, Wife, 2 Apr 1930 - Hall Co., TX

living in Memphis, Justice Precinct #1, ED #4, at 221 North 6th Street.
Page #2B, Dwelling #39, Family #48, beginning at line #75. Listed as
Stella Ray, born in KY. Reads, writes and speaks English. Married at
age 19. Both her parents listed as born in KY. Spouse listed as Charles
C. Ray, age 27, born in TX. Both his parents listed as born in TX.

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General Notes (Husband)
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Excerpts from the MOUNTAIN ECHO 1889
Reprinted with permission of the Laurel County Historical Society
Nov. 29 -
J. G. Branson contemplates starting to Texas in a few days. Several others
talk of going soon.
=======================================================
Excerpt from the MOUNTAIN ECHO 1890
Laurel County's first newspaper

March 21-
J. G. Branson and family who went to Texas last December, returned a few days
ago. Also Mr. C. H. Branson and his wife. Mr. Branson informs us that his
father will return next fall.

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General Notes for Child Charles Henry BRANSON
================================================================================

Excerpt from the Mountain Echo
Laurel County's first newspaper
1890
March 21 -
J. G. Branson and family who went to Texas last December, returned a few days
ago. Also Mr. C. H. Branson and his wife. Mr. Branson informs us that his
father will return next fall.

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General Notes for Child John William BRANSON
================================================================================

Head of the Department of Mathematics and Astronomy, 1927-1941and 1946-1947
John W. Branson (1888-1957)
M.S., Purdue University (1927)
Ph.D., University of Chicago (1920)
Acting President of the New Mexico College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts,
1938-1946, 1949
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, 1940-1946
President of New Mexico College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts, 1949-1955.
http://www.math.nmsu.edu/alumni/deptheads.html
==============================================================
John W. Branson brought considerable experience to the President's Office. He
came to New Mexico A&M College in 1927 as head of the Mathematics Department
and was appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1941. His Ph.D.
was from the University of Chicago. Branson retired from the presidency in
1955.
http://www.nmsu.edu/General/Past_presidents/branson.html
==============================================================
Dean John Branson assumed the presidency of the college Sept. 15, 1941, when
President Hugh Milton II, a U.S. Army colonel and then general, was called into
active service. Milton officially re-assumed the presidency of the college on
Jan. 1, 1946.
http://www.nmsu.edu/~ucomm/Panorama/dec97/campus.html
==============================================================
In 1927 John W. Branson (Branson Library) came to head the department, serving
the College as President (several times!) and as first Dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences before he retired from the presidency in 1955.
http://www.math.nmsu.edu/MathGradHandbook.html
==============================================================
Theta Chi Fraternity
Distinguished Alumni
Higher Education
Brothers in higher education
Dr. John W. Branson, Gamma Nu `50
New Mexico State University
President, New Mexico A&M College
http://www.thetachi.org/alumni/Distinguished_Alumni/HigherEducation.asp
===============================================================
Name: Branson, John William
Birth - Death: 1888-1957
Source Citation:

* Who Was Who in America. A component of Who's Who in American History.
Volume 3, 1951-1960. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1966. (WhAm 3)

================================================================================
Medical Notes for Child John William BRANSON
================================================================================

Information from:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Height: Tall
Build: Staut
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Auburn

================================================================================
Death Notes for Child: James Martin BRANSON Sr.
================================================================================

A TRIBUTE
published in the pages of

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Nov 20 1963

Memorial Obituary

Entered Into Eternal Rest
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1963

James M. Branson Sr.

Funeral services for James Martin Branson Sr., 74, of 1120 Sells Ave., SW, a
retired school-teacher, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gordon Street
Baptist church. Dr. D. J. Evans will officiate, with burial in Westview
Cemetery.

Mr. Branson died in an Atlanta hospital Tuesday.

He was a member of Gordon Street Baptist Church and the Cascade Masonic Lodge,
and taught in the Atlanta School System 35 years before his retirement.

Mr. Branson is survived by his widow; daughters, Mrs. M. C. Lyon and Mrs. J. R.
Hayes, both of Atlanta; sons, James M. Branson Jr. of Marietta and Bill B.
Branson of Liverpool, N.Y.; several sisters and brothers and seven
grandchildren.
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BRANSON - The friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. James Martin Branson Sr.,
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hayes, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. James
M. Branson Jr., Marietta; Mr. and Mrs. Bill B. Branson, Liverpool, N.Y.; Mr.
and Mrs. W. B. Washington, Clarkesville, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Sr.,
Dubuque, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ewel Fisher, Morrow, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Jennings, Albany, Ky.; Mr. Charles H. Branson, Roby, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank
L. Branson, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Branson, all of Bogata, Tex.; the
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews are invited to attend
the funeral of Mr. James Martin Branson Sr. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1963, at 11
o'clock at Gordon Street Baptist Church, with remains placed in state at 10
o'clock, Dr. D. J. Evans officiating. Interment, Westview. The pallbearers
will be Mr. Raymond Anderson, Mr. B. C. Smith, Mr. Arnold vickery, Mr. Clark
Landers Sr., Mr. Elder Cochran, Mr. M. R. Plunkett; as escort: Members of the
Ninety and Nice Sunday School Class of the Church. H. M. Patterson & Son,
Spring Hill.
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================================================================================
Medical Notes for Child James Martin BRANSON Sr.
================================================================================

Info from:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Dark Blue
Hair: Dark Brown
Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, eye or both eyes or is he otherwise
disabled (specify)? Rheumatism of the knee

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