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     Jacob Brannaman was born in October 1828 at Indiana.¹ He married Isabella Wilson on 20 September 1866 at Washington Co., IN.

     Lillian Brannaman was born in September 1876 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Brannaman and Isabella Wilson.¹ Lillian Brannaman married Walter Neely on 1 August 1894 at Washington Co., IN.

     Thomas Brannen married Opal Marie Smith, daughter of Joseph H. Smith and Carrie Lesley Buckley, after 2 January 1920.

     Catherine Harpine Branner was born on 29 July 1781 at Lee Dist., Shenandoah Co., VA. She married Ludwig Lewis Zirkel on 23 September 1802 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Catherine Harpine Branner died on 26 January 1866 at Terre Haute, Champaign Co., OH, at age 84. She was buried in January 1866 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Saint Paris, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #46139996.

     Sarah Branner was born on 1 January 1831 at Shenandoah Co., VA; daughter of John and Elizabeth (Mowry) Branner, Jr.¹ She married George Rinker, son of Benjamin Dellinger Rinker and Susannah Branner Zirkle, on 1 April 1855 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Sarah Branner died on 8 May 1886 at Pike Twp., Clark Co., OH, at age 55. She was buried in May 1886 at Myers Cemetery, North Hampton, Clark Co., OH.

     Alvin L. Branson was born on 27 February 1928 at Cuba, Crawford Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy.¹ Alvin L. Branson began military service Korean War service, U.S. Army. He married Maxine A. Ware on 3 August 1950 at First United Presbyterian Church, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO. Occupation: school teacher at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Alvin L. Branson lived at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, and Waukee, Iowa. He died on 18 September 1993 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 65. He was buried in September 1993 at Licklider Cemetery, Jake Prairie, Crawford Co., MO, Findagrave #52757953.

     Arvil Lee Branson was born on 8 September 1889 at Oak Hill, Crawford Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Branson and Mary Melvina Spurgeon. Arvil Lee Branson married Ida Mamie Mundy, daughter of Joseph Milburn Mundy and Eliena Louisa Davault. Arvil Lee Branson lived on 13 January 1920 at Oak Hill Twp., Crawford Co., MO, farming.¹ He lived on 12 April 1930 at Knobview Twp., Crawford Co., MO, farming.² He lived on 18 April 1940 at Knobview Twp., Crawford Co., MO, farming.³ He died on 10 April 1970 at Missouri at age 80

Obituary -- The Daily Journal, Flat River, Missouri; Monday, 13 APR 1970, p.7 (Newspapers.com):

Arvil Branson Died Friday At Rolla

Arvil Branson of Cuba, Mo. died April 10 at Phelps County Hospital at the age of 80 years.

Surviving are fours sons, Melvin Branson of St. James, Alvin Branson of Des Moines, Iowa, Glenn Branson of Farmington and Elmo Branson of Florissant; three daughters, Mrs. Olga Frederickson of Decatur, Ill., Mrs. Evelyn Pinnell of St. Ann and Mrs. Ina Murdick of Flat River; two brothers, William B. Branson of Boody, Ill. and Wayne Branson of Cuba; 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

He was a member of the Cuba Lodge 312 AF and AM and had received his 50 year pin.

Funeral service was at 2 p.m. today at the Cuba First Baptist Church with the Rev. W.J. Young and the Rev. Donald G. Reed officiating. Interment was in the Licklider Cemetery near Cuba under the direction of Hoener Service, Cuba.

He was buried in April 1970 at Licklider Cemetery, Jake Prairie, Crawford Co., MO, Findagrave #52757988.

     Elmo Dewayne Branson was born on 2 February 1933 at Cuba, Crawford Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy.¹ Elmo Dewayne Branson died on 1 September 2017 at Arnold, Jefferson Co., MO, at age 84.

     Evelyn Mae Branson was born on 21 June 1920 at Crawford Co., MO.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy. Evelyn Mae Branson married George Leo Pinnell, son of Walter James Pinnell and Sarah Elizabeth Enloe, on 17 June 1939. Evelyn Mae Branson died on 12 September 1977 at Richmond Heights, St. Louis Co., MO, at age 57. She was buried in September 1977 at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Pagedale, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #113840981.

     Ina Lucille Branson was born circa 1924 at Crawford Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy.¹

     Jesse Thomas Branson was born on 12 November 1893. He began military service WW I service, Pvt., Co. C, 2 Corps School. He married Belva Retha Haggard, daughter of Levi Newton Haggard and Emma Victoria Snapp. Jesse Thomas Branson died on 30 September 1960 at age 66. He was buried in October 1960 at Valliant Cemetery, Valliant, McCurtain Co., OK, Find A Grave Memorial# 75430359.

     Mamie Lee Branson was born on 25 January 1922 at Crawford Co., MO. She was the daughter of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy. Mamie Lee Branson died on 15 December 1925 at Crawford Co., MO, at age 3. She was buried in December 1925 at Licklider Cemetery, Jake Prairie, Crawford Co., MO, Findagrave #52758080.

     Melvin Andrew Branson was born on 2 May 1916 at Crawford Co. (probably), MO.^1,2 He was the son of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy. Melvin Andrew Branson married Helen Christine Bennett, daughter of David Leonard Bennett and Ruby Nell McGaffin, in 1942. Melvin Andrew Branson died on 27 February 1996 at age 79. He was buried in 1996 at Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #59630410.

     Nathan Branson married Elizabeth Brumfield, daughter of Jesse Brumfield and Sarah Davis, on 8 November 1852 at Randolph Co., IN.

     Norman Levi Branson was born on 10 July 1932 at Olive, Dallas Co., MO. He was the son of Jesse Thomas Branson and Belva Retha Haggard. Norman Levi Branson died on 30 September 2005 at Woodward, Wooward Co., OK, at age 73 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Norman Branson, 73 year old Woodward resident died Friday September 30, 2005 in the Grace Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday October 4, 2005 in the Billings Funeral Home Chapel with pastor Ben Gleaves officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery with the Billings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Norman Levi Branson was born on July 10, 1932 in Olive, Missouri the son of Jesse Thomas and Belva Retha (Haggard) Branson. Norman was reared in Branson, Missouri and attended school in Mountain Grove. While Norman was very young he went to work to help his family which at one time included ten children. Norman married Nancy Louise Monk on November 20, 1956 in Durant, they made their home in Valliant. In 1961 Norman moved to Woodward where he began working at various jobs including Lee Wilson, Harper Sanitation, Razeins and LeRoy's Ready Mix. Norman also worked several years for the Woodward News delivering newspapers. A year after moving to town his family joined him. Norman retired on November 26, 2003.

He is survived by his son Jesse Branson of the home, one daughter; Mary Collette and husband Sandy of Peggs, one granddaughter; Charlena Rodriques of Peggs, one great granddaughter Cherokee Collette of Peggs, one brother Albert Branson and wife Shirley of Fordland, MO and several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nancy on June 3, 1986, and eight brothers and sisters.

He was buried in October 2005 at Elmwood Cemetery, Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, Find A Grave Memorial# 117912276.

     Olga Arlene Branson was born on 20 March 1912 at Missouri.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy. Olga Arlene Branson married Andrew Charles Frederickson, son of George Albert Frederickson and Lora Ellen Ferris, in 1934, Andrew later remarried to Betty Jean Ritchey in 1973. Olga Arlene Branson and Andrew Charles Frederickson were divorced. Olga Arlene Branson died on 18 May 2001 at age 89

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Frederickson was born in Jakes Prairie, Mo. She lived in Decatur, Ill., prior to moving to Ridgecrest in 1971. "She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a member of the Sonshine Singers. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Melvin Branson and Alvin Branson; and four sisters, Zelma Woodruff, Evelyn Pinnell, Ina Murdick and Mamie Lee Branson." Mrs. Frederickson is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and June Frederickson of Ridgecrest; son and daughter-in-law, David L. and Mary Carole Frederickson of Sunnyvale; brother, Elmo Branson of Arnold, Mo; brother, Glen Branson of Farmington, Mo; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was buried in May 2001 at Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA, Findagrave #11779601.

     Thomas Jefferson Branson was born on 27 January 1859. He married Mary Melvina Spurgeon. Thomas Jefferson Branson died on 14 February 1951 at age 92. He was buried in February 1951 at Licklider Cemetery, Jake Prairie, Crawford Co., MO, Findagrave #52757939.

     Zelma Loretta Branson was born on 11 February 1918 at Crawford Co., MO.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy.¹ Zelma Loretta Branson married Clarence Willard Woodruff, son of Arthur Woodruff and Katherine A. Enke, on 24 December 1942. Zelma Loretta Branson and Clarence Willard Woodruff were divorced. Zelma Loretta Branson died on 6 April 1966 at age 48

Obituary -- St. Louis Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Thursday, 7 APR 1966, p.57 (Newspapers.com):

Woodruff
Zelma L. Woodruff (nee Branson), Wed., April 6, 1966, beloved wife of Clarence W. Woodruff, dear mother of Michael Ray, Anita Fay, Dennis Allen Woodruff, daughter of Arvil L. Branson, dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin.

Mrs. Woodruff at BAUMANN BROS. Colonial Chapel, 2504 Woodson rd., Overland, until Sat., April 9, 12 noon. Funeral same day, 2 p.m. from St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Olive st. and Warson rds. Interment Church Cemetery. Contributions to American Cancer Society preferred.

She was buried in April 1966 at Saint Paul's Evangelical Cemetery, Olivette, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #17000329.

     Iva Lee Branstetter was born in 1906. She married Lester P. Wenzel on 1 August 1925 at El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., MO. Iva Lee Branstetter died on 22 May 1987. She was buried in May 1987 at Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, Findagrave #188005695.

     Mildred Brant married Charles Wellington Reed.

     George Branthaver was born circa 1792 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Susan (?).¹

     Rebecca Branthaver was born circa 1842 at Guilford Twp., Franklin Co., PA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Branthaver and Susan (?)^2,1 Rebecca Branthaver married Daniel W. Metz, son of Abraham Metz and Veronica Knisely, on 3 March 1863.

     Dale Ernest Branyan married Frances Naomi Wine, daughter of Wesley C. Wine and Mary Eva Lechner, on 11 October 1936 at Grant, Newaygo Co., MI. Dale Ernest Branyan died on 27 January 1980.

     Paul Edwin Branyan was born on 26 August 1964. He died on 27 August 2008 at New Hampshire at age 44. He lived, Paul E. Branyan lived, at various times, in the following places, as per public records and phone/address listings:

Lewisville, TX
Twin Lakes, WI
Taunton, MA
East Hampstead, NH
Chester, NH
Whitman, MA.

     Jennie Lenora Braschler was born on 24 January 1920. She married Charles H. Sherman, son of William Tecumseh Sherman and Maude Ione Harrison, on 15 July 1940 at Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.

     Ann Eliza Brashear was born in January 1835 at Belmont Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 She married Samuel Wilson on 8 April 1856 at Belmont Co., OH. Ann Eliza Brashear died after June 1900.

     Dennis Brashear was born on 13 August 1780 at Prince George's Co., MD. He married Lucinda McDowell, daughter of Judge William McDowell and Margaretta Madison, on 14 August 1808 at Mercer Co., KY. Dennis Brashear died.

     Mary Eliza Brashear was born on 6 March 1814 at Kentucky Granddaughter of Judge William McDowell and Peggy Madison, sister of President James Madison.²

She was the daughter of Dennis Brashear and Lucinda McDowell. Mary Eliza Brashear married Joseph Sullivant, son of Lucas Sullivant and Sarah Starling, on 6 November 1832. Mary Eliza Brashear died on 8 January 1851 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 36. She was buried in January 1851 at Green Lawn Cemetery, Lot P, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #15302786.

     Pamela A. Brashear was born in 1809 at Mercer Co., KY.² She was the daughter of Dennis Brashear and Lucinda McDowell. Pamela A. Brashear married John Pope Trotter, son of Col. George James Trotter and Elizabeth Pope, in 1830 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY. Pamela A. Brashear married Charles M. Alexander on 10 January 1854 at Mercer Co., KY. Pamela A. Brashear lived on 28 June 1860 at Washington, DC.³

     Nora D. Brashears was born circa 1885 at Arkansas.¹ She married John Calvin Stewart on 27 December 1902 at Washington Co., AR, Ceremony by S. G. Parsley, J.P. Nora D. Brashears married John Calvin Stewart on 24 September 1912 at Washington Co., AR, Arkansas County Marriages Index. 1910 census shows they were married for seven years, with three children born and two living. Nora D. Brashears and John Calvin Stewart were divorced before 15 November 1921 John C. Stewart remarried to Ethel Deaton on 15 NOV 1921, at Washington County, Arkansas. Nora D. Brashears married John Mason Harbison.¹ Nora D. Brashears died on 10 August 1958 at Jackson Co., MO.