David C. Branaman

Note: I don' believe he is the son of David and Barbara Rhodes. Their David's birth and death date differ.

• 1850 census lists him as a farmer in Augusta, Virginia
• 1860 census lists him as a day laborer in Beatyville, Missouri
• 1880 census lists him as a farmer in Chapman, Nebraska

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Note: This generation changed spelling of last name

Note: Some sources list him as son of Abraham Brennemen. Abraham would have been 82 at time of birth. Not impossible but improbable.

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Taken from: [Compendium of History, Reminiscence, and Biography of Nebraska]; Alden Publishing Co.; Chicago; 1912; Pg.496

The Branaman family moved to Illinois about1857, from whence they went to Adair county Missouri in 1859. The mother died on the Missouri farm about 1867 and after a period the father again married while residing in that state. In the spring of 1874, John B. Branaman came with his father, step- mother and sister Ella to Merrick county, Nebraska. The father homesteaded on section two, township twelve, range eight where he resided until the time of his death, January 5 1899. Two sisters of Mr Branaman also came to Nebraska later on. Of the Branaman family now living there is the subject of this sketch and sister, Mrs. Clara Gilbert who live in Nebraska and a sister Mrs TJ Over street who lives in California.

Link:https://books.google.com/books?id=vjZEAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA496&lpg=PA496&d...

Per Find a Grave Profile:

Central City Nonpareil 12 January 1899.

Died-- At his home 3 miles west of Chapman, David C Branaman. He was born at Stanton, Virginia, May 3rd, 1816. Died Jan. 5th 1899, aged 82 years 8 months 2 days. He was married to Cynthia Brady Aug. 16th, 1838. Nine children were born to them, seven of which are living. Mrs Branaman died Aug. 28th, 1866. He was married to Anna A Beatty June 17th, 1869, who survives him. Mr. Branaman was a church member for 65 years. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Chapman for 10 years, was elected deacon Dec. 31st, 1892, was ordained Mar. 17, 1896. He will be greatly missed by the members of his church. The funeral services were held Saturday Jan. 7th, Rev. S. Miller of Grand Island officiating. His remains were laid at rest in the Chapman Cemetery. ~~~~~ David C. Branaman was married twice. All of his children were from his first marriage to Cynthia Brady. He had nine children: Almyra, Jas A., Clemenza, Cynthia, Malinda, John B., Lucy, Clarisa Jane, David Ellor. David and Cynthia were married 16 Aug 1838 in Virginia. Cynthia died 28 Aug 1866. David married Ann Amelia Beatty on 27 Aug 1869.

Thanks to Contributor: Kathy Nielsen

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154280024/david-c_-branaman/photo