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     Joseph P. Branch was born circa 1894 at North Carolina.¹ He married Alvena W. (?) circa 1910.¹

     Ruby Branch was born on 2 April 1911 at North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph P. Branch and Alvena W. (?)² Ruby Branch married Edgar Bulo Scott, son of Samuel Dwight Scott and Alice Victoria Graham.¹ Ruby Branch died in November 1977 at Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 66.¹

     Bertha Brand was born circa 1895 at Georgia.¹ She married Thomas B. Trollinger on 1 July 1910 at Fulton Co., GA.¹

     Rev. Edward F. Brand was born on 8 June 1884.¹ He married Amanda Helen Kissner. Rev. Edward F. Brand died on 26 December 1945 at age 61. He was buried in December 1945 at Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye, Brown Co., MN, Findagrave #76755339.

     Fredrick George Brand was born on 10 October 1840 at Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He married Caroline Slack, daughter of John L. Slack and Jane Berry, on 7 January 1864. Fredrick George Brand died on 31 July 1920 at Fremont, Dodge Co., NE, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Published in the August 4, 1920 Pilot

John George Frederick Brand, who died at the Fremont hospital on Saturday evening following a surgical operation for abdominal tumor was born in Wurtenberg, Germany, on October 10th, 1840. At the tender age of six years he emigrated to America with his parents and temporarily moved to Washington, Ill. He was married to Miss Caroline Slack on January 7th, 1864. To this union nine children were born, three of whom preceded their father to the great beyond. The mother of these children died on June 25, 1880. On September 2, 1880, he was married to Miss Nancy Eggman. Six children were born to this union of whom two beside the mourning widow survive their father.

He moved to Nebraska with his family in 1883 and established his residence in Fontanelle where by his faithful and honest endeavors he has prospered up to the time of his death. The close surviving relatives are his widow and the following: Mrs. Lee Johnson, Ames, Neb., George Brand, Tekamah, Neb., Henry, Edward and Frank Brand, of this community, Robert Brand, Arlington, Mrs. Mathilda Richards, of Fremont, and Mrs. Rosa Jensen, of Bridgeport, Neb. Besides the children there are 38 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The funeral services were held from the local Lutheran church on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. F. C. Schuldt officiating and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the cemetery near the church.

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

Contributor: MrsB (47910340.)

He was buried on 3 August 1920 at Fontanelle Lutheran Cemetery, Fontanelle, Washington Co., NE, Findagrave #8744386.

     Helen Annalouise Brand was born on 6 July 1912 at Morristown, Rice Co., MN. She was the daughter of Rev. Edward F. Brand and Amanda Helen Kissner.¹ Helen Annalouise Brand married Dr. Russell Stanfield Blanchard, son of Albert Foster Blanchard and Ethel Lenora Stanfield, in 1934. Helen Annalouise Brand died on 18 July 2002 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 90.

     Lillian Brand was born on 3 April 1863.¹ She was the daughter of William Brand and Ann Elizabeth Davis.¹ Lillian Brand married Benjamin Price Ketcham, son of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower, on 14 October 1886 at Charlottesville, VA, Ceremony by Rev. John B. Turpin

No children.¹

     Mary Jane Brand was also known as "Jennie". She was born on 11 September 1865 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Fredrick George Brand and Caroline Slack. Mary Jane Brand married Levi Johnson in 1886. Mary Jane Brand died on 30 September 1952 at age 87. She was buried in October 1952 at Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co., NE, Findagrave #136630487.

     William Brand married Ann Elizabeth Davis.¹

     Lela R. Brandebery was born on 12 April 1900 at Crook Co., WY.¹ She married Cecil Raymond Ellerman on 1 June 1920 at Pennington Co., SD. Lela R. Brandebery died on 26 December 1994 at age 94. She was buried at Black Hills Natiolnal Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD, Findagrave #619797.

     Emma R. Brandenberg was born in January 1860 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Brandenberg and Eliza Foust.² Emma R. Brandenberg married Ralph Blake, son of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams, on 20 September 1877 at Henry Co., IN.

     Thomas Brandenberg was born circa 1833 at Maryland.¹ He married Eliza Foust on 3 September 1854 at Rush Co., IN.¹

     Amos Steward Brandenburg was born circa 1834 at Indiana.¹ He married Lithula Blankenbaker in May 1861 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Amos Steward Brandenburg was born on 4 July 1886 at Harrison Co. (probably), IN, or 1887 per other genealogies.¹ He was the son of William Reader Brandenburg and Delilah Ellen Davis.¹ Amos Steward Brandenburg married Maybell Kennedy, daughter of George R. Kennedy and Anna E. (?), circa 1913.¹ Occupation: Fireman on Steam Railroad in 1920.² Amos Steward Brandenburg lived in January 1920 at Spring Garden, Jefferson Co., KY.² He died on 13 March 1923 at Bullitt Co., KY, at age 36.

     Amos Steward Brandenburg Jr. was born on 21 July 1914 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.¹ He was the son of Amos Steward Brandenburg and Maybell Kennedy.¹ Amos Steward Brandenburg Jr. married Crittie Mae Snyder, daughter of William Noah Snyder and Hattie May Watkins, on 21 January 1937 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. Amos Steward Brandenburg Jr. died on 27 November 1976 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN, at age 62.

     Anna D. Brandenburg was born circa 1918 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of Amos Steward Brandenburg and Maybell Kennedy.¹

     Arthur Steward Brandenburg was born on 11 September 1938 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. He was the son of Amos Steward Brandenburg Jr. and Crittie Mae Snyder. Arthur Steward Brandenburg died on 11 January 2002 at Richardson, Dallas Co., TX, at age 63 dates per SSDI.

     Elijah Bryant Brandenburg was born on 3 April 1977. He died on 4 April 1977.

     John T. Brandenburg was also known as "Tina". He married Ida Bryant circa 1919, First wife was "Ora", marriage abt. 1907.

     Louisiana Brandenburg was born on 11 July 1819 at Hardin Co., KY.¹ She married Reuben Binkley on 3 March 1839 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ Louisiana Brandenburg died in 1899 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Nancy Brandenburg was born on 17 November 1887 at Harper Co., KS. She was the daughter of Samuel S. Brandenburg. Nancy Brandenburg married Clarence R. Windell, son of Solomon Windell and Mary Turley, in 1906.

     Ruth Ann Brandenburg was born on 3 January 1814 at Hardin Co., KY.¹ She married Jacob Faith on 21 December 1833 at Harrison Co., IN. Ruth Ann Brandenburg died on 6 December 1890 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 76.

     Samuel S. Brandenburg was born circa 1848 at Indiana. He died after 1920 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Willard L. Brandenburg was born on 26 September 1922. He was the son of John T. Brandenburg and Ida Bryant. Willard L. Brandenburg married Mildred Manzie Gruber, daughter of Elijah Cotral Gruber and Katherine Mary Korman, on 19 May 1946 at Montgomery City, Montgomery Co., MO. Willard L. Brandenburg was buried at Montgomery City Cemetery, Montgomery City, Montgomery Co., MO.

     William Bryant Brandenburg was also known as "Andy". He was born on 25 June 1925 at Montgomery City, Montgomery Co., MO. He was the son of John T. Brandenburg and Ida Bryant. William Bryant Brandenburg married Berniece Katherine Gruber, daughter of Elijah Cotral Gruber and Katherine Mary Korman, on 24 March 1945. William Bryant Brandenburg died on 7 October 1999 at Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, at age 74. He was buried in October 1999 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Montgomery City, Montgomery Co., MO.

     William Reader Brandenburg was born on 29 December 1862 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Amos Steward Brandenburg and Lithula Blankenbaker.¹ William Reader Brandenburg married Delilah Ellen Davis, daughter of William Stewart Davis and Frances Ann Morris, on 5 June 1881 at Harrison Co., IN. William Reader Brandenburg died on 8 August 1887 at age 24.

     (?) Brandes married Carrie Elizabeth Schuyler, daughter of Andrew Livingston Schuyler Jr. and Nellie Gertrude Hullinger.

     Rosa Louise Brandhorst was born on 15 October 1892 at Campbell Hill, Jackson Co., IL. She married Fred Roscoe Wendell, son of Uriah Wendell and Loretta Bougham, circa 1910. Rosa Louise Brandhorst died on 25 December 1947 at St. Louis, MO, at age 55.

     Thekla Louise Brandmehl was born on 31 July 1865 at New York.¹ She married Jonathan Schmitter on 20 April 1890 at Saline Co., KS. Thekla Louise Brandmehl died on 20 February 1914 at age 48. She was buried in February 1914 at Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, Saline Co., KS, Findagrave #34021302.

     Adam Brandt was born on 15 March 1829 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Elizabeth Fox Oberholtzer, daughter of John Oberholtzer and Anna Fox, circa 1853 at Lebanon Co. (probably), PA. Adam Brandt died on 30 April 1903 at age 74.