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African American Bragg's from Mississippi and South Carolina

FearnSprings — 2012-05-04 02:16:08Z

My name is Vince Bragg. I am a descendent of Marcus Bragg, born around 1789 in South Carolina and died in the 1870's in Winston Co. Mississippi. Marcus was the slave of James and Nancy Leatherwood Bragg who were from the Spartanburg, SC area. When James and Nancy migrated from Spartanburg to Winston Co. in the 1850's, they brought along Marcus and his family which included his wife who I think was named Tempie, and children Mary, Jack (my great-great grandfather), Jennie, Lucy, Ann, and Richard, who was born on his way to Mississippi in Alabama. Jack's son John Sr is my great grandfather, and his son John Bragg Jr is my grandfather. John Sr died in Winston County in 1958 and John Jr died in Louisville in 1977. Our Bragg's ended up settling in Fearn Springs, Mississippi in the southeast corner of Winston Co. Over the years they branch out to Louisville, the county seat, and north to Henderson, Tn, Memphis, and other destination north. If anyone recognizes these names or this lineage please contact me.

Re: BRAGG ORIGINS

TaraBragg0117 — 2012-04-02 06:14:24Z

Hello, I too, am a descendant of Thomas Bragg, do you know where I can locate the book you mentioned???

Re: BRAGG ORIGINS

TaraBragg0117 — 2012-04-02 06:11:51Z

I have traced my Bragg line back to John Smith also, his name was Thomas and he married the daughter of Capt. Christopher Newport. but nothing before him, and I have not had access to the passenger list for the Susan Constant or Sarah Constant, there is a debate as to the real name, that Newport Captained.

Re: BRAGG (Tennessee & WV) Looking for Info on any!!

Ib_Curious — 2012-03-26 02:34:57Z

I can only trace my Bragg family members back to Tennessee...to just before the Civil War. Its like a blank wall. For some time family members thought we were related to Braxton Bragg...but I never saw how that could be possible..
My Bragg family lived in and around Manchester in Coffee County, Tennessee.

Bragg/Dickinson

dispb4 — 2012-03-19 22:30:53Z

Hello,
Went to Auction,brought box of old books...Inside couple found: APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION..with the Names of Everett Bragg..Wife Helen B. Dickinson Bragg...originally from Amerest Mass...
Also hand written paper with births and deaths of the Bragg family..If you are related to these people...Let me know...too much info to throw away...
Cathy
kiki@warwick.net

Re: Pricey

ConstanceRDavis — 2012-03-17 17:34:38Z

I believe your father, Frank James, and my grand father, George Vicera James were brothers. My gr. grandmother was Herriot James, and my grandfather's sister's were Pricey, and Julia James. Herriot's mother was Pricey Pinson married to Davis James whose father was Jesse James married to Mary (Polly) Morgan.

Re: James Family

ConstanceRDavis — 2012-03-17 06:33:01Z

My grandfather was George Vicera James son of Harriet James and Seth Chambers. His siblings were Pricey, Julia, and Frank. Harriet's parents were Pricey (Pinson) and Davis James. Davis was the son of Jesse James and Mary polly Morris. I have more information on this family if you are interested.

Roy Bragg - Gertrude Griffith

Abragg23 — 2012-03-13 15:54:11Z

Hi there. I'm looking for help on collecting any information on my paternal grandfather. The only information I have is his first name (which may be a nickname), his wife's name, and the name of his children. I believe the family ties are in Maryland, however it's entirely possible that the true roots started in PA, VA, or one of the Carolinas.

Name - Roy Bragg
Spouse - Gertrude Griffith (born 10/24/1921, eventually remarried and took the surname Kirby, Died 1/16/2004)
Children - Richard Bragg, Robert Bragg (born 3/8/1954), Carol Bragg, Joyce Bragg

Thank you to anyone that can help!

Thomas Bragg (1777-1833) Bible/Early Bragg Bible Photos on Ancestry.com

jeananncantore — 2012-03-11 01:44:02Z

Hello!

Some nice member of Ancestry.com has posted in the Public Photos section five pages from this very old Bible. I am delighted! However, I am unable to see the pages. When I click on the small versions of them, nothing appears. I have checked with Ancestry Support, and they suggested I post a message about this issue. If you own the Bible, would you please resubmit the photos or contact me? I would LOVE to see the pages!

Thank you!
Jean Ann

Re: Charles A. Bragg

tschmoker — 2012-02-28 22:33:41Z

I have been researching my great grandparents, and may have a possible connection to a Charles Bragg. It appears that a Charles Bragg was the name of my great grandfather's father's name. Christopher Columbus Bragg, who died on January 10, 1970, had listed in the death certificate that his parent's names were, Charles Bragg, and Caroline Browning. It appears this family lived in West VIrginia, Cabell county. Christopher Columbus was born abt. Jan. 28, 1884. He married Louise Virginia McCoy, together they had 11 children, and she grew up while the infamous McCoy Hatfield fued was coming to an end. If this has any relevance, please contact me!

Re: Braxton Bragg siblings descendants

tschmoker — 2012-02-28 22:16:43Z

My Great-Grandmother was Louise McCoy Bragg, her husband was Christopher Columbus Bragg, I also have his social security number from a letter from the Dept. of Health, Education & Welfare dated January 22, 1970 they both died within a few year of the other, I have cemetary deed for him, and the name of the funeral home, in Huntington, W. Virginia and it's address, sent to my great aunt Helen on January 27, 1970. I also have a picture of her gravestone, in Fresno, CA.taken in 1973 after her death. They had eleven children there were only 2 or 3 surviving her, and assumne they are all gone now. She spoke of Christopher Columbus Bragg who said his claim to fame was his relationship to the Confederate General, Braxton Bragg,and she spoke of the feuds between the MCCoy and Hatfields when she was a girl. Her father's name was Sylvester (Ves) MCCoy, her mother Ellen or Mary Varney, they lived in Huntington, W. Virginia, Cabel County. Her daughter Kathleen Olive Bragg married my grandfather Sidney W. Stephenson, they all lived together in the 1930 census. There is several interesting stories and I have many letter written back and forth between children cousins aunts and uncles with tragic yet infamous endings to their lives. I just want to find all the connections I can to paint a broader picture than I have now. If anyone has any kind of information or know of how I might find information I would be eternally grateful, asI find it quite fascinating, they lived during a time in our nation that was filled with bigger than life people and their stories. Where did their inner strength come from, to have surevived so many, shadey, sad and infamous circumstances. Can anyone help me with this search?

Re: African-American Braggs- VA, TX, AR

shwilmot — 2012-02-06 07:29:03Z

Hello, my name is Sandra Holmes-Wilmot and I just joined Ancestry.com a few days ago. It appears that you and I may be searching for the same John Bragg. He was my Great-great grandfather. I have a photo of him, his wife Eliza, their son, Bishop and their granddaughter, Elizabeth, who is my grandmother.

Please contact me,

Take care,

Sandra

Re: DNA

philritter — 2012-01-25 23:45:58Z

I notice that there 8 Bragg DNA results on ysearch.org. But only two on the "official" Bragg surname project at FamilyTreeDNA--the latter seems to have become inactive after about 2005-07. In lieu of an active project posting on ysearch.org (along with a pedigree) is a good way to compare your results to other Braggs.

My grandmother, Estella Bragg, is descended from the New England Bragg family (see the Allied Bragg Families of New England Rootsweb database http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...). Most of those tested appear to be from the southern/Virginia Braggs, and would have a different immigrant ancestor. The New England Braggs descend from an Edward Bragg and his brother Nicholas who were born 1615 and 1616 in Somerset, England; and the "Southern" Braggs descend from a Thomas Bragg, born 1580, who came to Jamestown even earlier, if the online genealogies are accurate (I know this is sometimes a big IF).

My interest is whether these two Bragg families had a common origin/ancestor in England. Has anyone from the New England Braggs been tested? My mother's cousin (surname Bragg) was just tested by 23andme and belongs to y-chromosome haplogroup R1b1a2a1a1b5a or R-M167 (aka R1b1b2a1a2c according to 23andme). One of the folks on ysearch (7335W) also belongs to this haplogroup but descends from the Jamestown Bragg ancestor, so this would suggest the two families are indeed related, but we would need a specific y-chromosome (STR) test to confirm. My uncle claimed that we were "shirttail" relatives of Braxton Bragg, but going back to the 1500's in England would be pretty distance. Is Bragg considered a single- or multiple-origin surname in England?

Re: Braggs of NC

sidneykiva — 2012-01-22 20:29:58Z

Newman Nash Bragg was my grreat, great, great grandfather, one of his sons William Willis Bragg was my great, great granfather, one of his sons, Sidney Duncan Bragg was my great grandfather and one of his daughters Lena Caroline Bragg (Austin) was my grandmother on my Dad's side. Daddy's name was Willam Bragg Austin and mine is Sidney Caroline Austin. I love old family names! I just joined this site recently and love it. One of my grandmothers brothers, Sidney Duncan Bragg Jr. married and one of his sons Sidney Harold Bragg (deceased) widow Ida lives right down the road from me. They also had a son named Sidney Bragg!

Re: Joseph B. Bragg and Mary Settle

Ib_Curious — 2012-01-17 23:56:26Z

Are these folks part of the Bragg family that lived in Tennessee and removes to Missouri in the mid 1850s?

Re: i am sorry (Bragg)

Ib_Curious — 2012-01-17 23:51:02Z

Any of your Braggs from Coffee County, TN who moved to Missouri in 1850s?

Re: Info on Braggs

Ib_Curious — 2012-01-17 23:49:19Z

Are any of your Braggs from Tennessee.. that moved to Missouri in the 1850s?

Braxton Bragg Loiuse

slgrace02 — 2012-01-16 21:34:13Z

how does your grandmother fit into the Braxton Braff line

Re: Braxton Bragg siblings descendants

tschmoker — 2012-01-16 03:40:44Z

My Great-Grandmother was Louise McCoy Bragg, her husband was Christopher Columbus Bragg, they both died within a year of the other, I have cemetary deed for him, and a picture of her gravestone, in Fresno, CA. They had elevn children there were only 2 or 3 surviving her, and assumne they are all gone now. She spoke of his relationship to Braxton Bragg,and she spoke of the feuds between the MCCoy and Hatfields when she was a girl. Her father's name was Sylvester (Ves) MCCoy, her mother Ellen Varney, they lived in Huntington, W. Virginia, Cabel County. Her daughter Kathleen Olive Bragg married my grandfather Sidney W. Stephenson, they all lived together in the 1930 census. There is several interesting stories and I have many letter written back and forth between children cousins aunts and uncles with tragic yet infamous endings to their lives. I just want to find all the connections I can to paint a broader picture than I have now. If anyone has any kind of information or know of how I might find information I would be eternally grateful, as mthey lived during a time in our nation that was filled with bigger than life people and their stories.

Braxton Bragg siblings descendants

slgrace02 — 2012-01-02 18:57:52Z

looking for information on Braxton Bragg's siblings descendants. My son-in-law has been told that he is related to Braxton, but I have not been able to connect them. I have a Thomas H. b. abt 1850 in Tenn. married to Martha I. their son was John H. b 1875 in Missouri, married to Virgie C. Any information, other contacts, etc. would really be appreciated. Thank you. Seria

Thomas H. Bragg

slgrace02 — 2011-12-31 19:43:56Z

doing some research for my son-in-law. I have his line back to Thomas H. Bragg, b. 1850 in Tenn. Son is John H. 1875 in Missouri. My son-in-law was told he is a descendant of Braxton Bragg. I cannot connect Braxton and Thomas H. Would anyone know if one of his siblings is an ancestor to Thomas H? Thank you

please email me at barker0106@aol.com

Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg of Longview, Wash., died Dec. 21, 2011

RIP2011 — 2011-12-28 14:17:38Z

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1040-11
December 23, 2011
DOD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg, 21, of Longview, Wash., died Dec. 21 in Khowst province, Afghanistan. She was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky.

For more information please contact Fort Knox public affairs office at 502-613-3051 or patrick.k.hodges@us.army.mil .

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14979

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Posted for genealogical information only. I have no additional information. If you have a question or can add more information regarding this person please post it here on the message board.

Re: Bragg family in Michigan

coma_white028 — 2011-12-12 16:30:32Z

im sorry im just kidding i have infant balls they can only be seen by an electron microscope..... and if u kined to me im from mississippi an i like to get it on with my brothers and sisters,,,, and maybe my grandmaw. i like wrinkly boobies

Re: Bragg family in Michigan

coma_white028 — 2011-12-12 16:27:24Z

my name is dusty bragg and i have huge ballssssssssssss

Re: Bragg family in Michigan

coma_white028 — 2011-12-12 16:26:43Z

I'm Caleb John Bragg! My grandfather's name is Rick Bragg!

Re: John Bragg, jumped ship in New Zealand c1846

Lbellet — 2011-12-05 04:00:42Z

I am related to a John Kaiporohu Bragg with a New Zealand connection. Were there any replies or further discussion on this thread? Thanks!

Re: [Va] Marcus James Bragg

RaymondC1958 — 2011-12-02 19:11:25Z

Marcus James Bragg was my G-G-Grandfather, I can be reached at rsc2a@hotmail.com if more info is needed.

James Henry Bragg

LarryBragg_89 — 2011-12-02 13:17:23Z

I am searching for a photo of James Henry Bragg, and also a death date, he was born in 1855 his parents are Joseph Bragg -1830-1870 and Catherine R. Comer 1831-1887. He lived in Mountain Cove, Fayette County WV area. Also looking for any photos of his family. I was told James Henry Bragg is buried at Good Hope cemetery, in Graydon, Fayette County, West Virgina, There is not a marker.

Re: Braggs of NC

fayeun — 2011-11-16 01:44:30Z

Ruby Bragg Underhill was my grandmother. I know that Alec and Sally were her parents, but had no info other than my father--Ronald Lindsey Underhill, Sr.--said he thought we were related to Braxton Bragg. My grandmother had 4 sisters--Annie, Pearl, Mary, and Ellen. Would love to have contact with others in this family!!

Braggs 1500 England

maredareynolds — 2011-10-30 01:19:10Z

Looking for information on Bragg or Bragge family 1500's England

Re: Sarah "Sally" Longan Stone's ancestry

sbhutson — 2011-10-27 15:26:27Z

Kathy

I am charting the Stone family along with Jim.
Can you help me some more on the Longan/Langdon family? Have you found sources?

Particularly:
Sarah "Sally" Longan/Langdon who wed John H Stone (John Stone, William Stone)

Interesting facts on her children's MO DC's

William Henry Stone 1921 mother: "Sally Christian" (makes sense) reported by his sister Hattie (Stone) Claggett.

Harriet (Stone) Clagget 1931 mother: "Sally Langdon" (not Longan) reported by her daughter Minnie L Claggett.

And also:
Jane B Langdon (Longan?) who wed Thomas Hollyman (Mary Stone, William Stone) on 23 Jul 1823 in Woodford Co, KY ["History of Woodford County Kentucky" by Wm Edward Railey pg 340 spells her name Langdon].

Is Jane Sally's sister?

About Catherine Stone - Were you referring to John H's sister Caty Stone who married Allen Pearson; or to Caty's aunt Catherine Stone who married Richard Gray?

Suzy Hutson

Mrs. E.T. Bragg leaves largest estate ever by a woman in AL 1911.

charbmoore1 — 2011-10-27 10:41:43Z

From the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper

Thursday, Oct. 26, 1911:

• "MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The largest estate ever left by a woman in Alabama is that of the late Mrs. E.T. Bragg, whose will has just been filed for probate in this city. Although the will is withheld until it has been probated, it is understood the estate is between $800,000 and $1,000,000, equally distributed among her kinsmen, most of whom reside in Montgomery."

Not my line, just sharing.

Re: William Bragg - Brother of General Braxton Bragg

lorettamitchell90 — 2011-10-22 05:26:06Z

my family is the black decendents of Gen. Braxton Bragg if you know or have heard of the slaves from the Braggs Mitchell Mansion could you please share

Re: William Bragg - Brother of General Braxton Bragg

lorettamitchell90 — 2011-10-22 05:26:03Z

my family is the black decendents of Gen. Braxton Bragg if you know or have heard of the slaves from the Braggs Mitchell Mansion could you please share

Re: William Bragg - Brother of General Braxton Bragg

lorettamitchell90 — 2011-10-22 05:23:09Z

we are direct decendents and we are black our family come from the Bragg Mitchell Mansion

Re: BRAGG family of Birmingham, England

gbragg98 — 2011-10-09 12:12:28Z

At the top of my Bragg tree I have John Bragg 1756 married to a Sarah Showell. Do you think Esther and sarah were sisters

Re: Bragg

robertredden362 — 2011-09-27 04:00:51Z

des of bragg rrrcasey@gmail.com

Re: William Bragg - Brother of General Braxton Bragg

jwbsaints — 2011-09-25 05:23:25Z

im a decendent of him he died from wounds after the battle his grandson was a sheriff somewhere in alabama his great grandson died from lightning while on a tractor THE LAST 4 generations live in south east mississippi im not sure if that was exactly right but that what iv always been told

Louise Bragg of Dallas, TX 1937

drbrownlee — 2011-09-14 04:51:51Z

Louise is pictured in the 1937 Forester, yearbook of Forest Avenue High School in Dallas, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Information on Rowlett Bragg, born c.1811 in Virginia

jeanniestonebrook — 2011-09-07 06:08:46Z

Carol, is this you ? This is Sunny.

Re: Information on Rowlett Bragg, born c.1811 in Virginia

jeanniestonebrook — 2011-09-07 06:06:33Z

I am also looking for information on Rowlett. Seems possible that Rowlett was a family name, as does Fletcher. Rowlett seems to have moved from Virginia to Tennessee still living next to a Hugh Bragg, 17 years his senior. Perhaps an older brother, or a cousin?

Re: snapshots Bragg-Forbes family East Hartford, CT

kkdvt — 2011-09-05 18:07:16Z

When I have a chance, I'll scan these for you and also any interesting pages from Hattie's scrapbook and records of the GAR chapter in East Harford

Re: BRAGG(E) family in Australia

DonnaLBragg1970 — 2011-08-29 12:30:41Z

This is a very delayed reply I am sorry. I am Donnalee Bragg my father was Keith William Bragg of Ryde Sydney. His father was William Edward Bragg and my Grandmother was Marjorie Lilly Bragg (nee Walker). I have just been following the hint links so have no fact. I have just following the areas and place too as a match as I know that the Braggs lived in Ryde most of them and previous to that around the Hawksburry River area. I remember my father metioning this and my grandmother was from the Singleton/Maitland area. I could be completely wrong but my gut says I am on the right track. I hope so.

trying to find my biologic family

BeverlyMarceline — 2011-08-09 02:16:50Z

I was born Deborha Ann Bragg, my biological mothers maiden name was Frances Rose Bragg, D.O.B.:6 Jul 1920, born in Brewer Maine. Iwas born at Sister's Hosp. in Waterville Maine on 10-04-41. My mother went on to marry Frances R. Burr on 22 April 1944. My biological father is Kenneth Baker
of Manchester, N.H. He was born in 1918.
My biological mother died in Dunnellon, Fl. in 1997.
I have recently been diagnosed with a bone marrow disease and need to find any siblings or step brothers or sisters that I may have. Is there anyone out there who may be able to help me in this search?

Rosalie Bragg of San Marcos, TX 1921

drbrownlee — 2011-08-08 05:16:35Z

Rosalie is pictured in the 1921 Pedagog, yearbook of Southwest Texas Normal College in San Marcos, Texas, and is a freshman. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Alonzo Lee BRAGG, Nellie ALDRIDGE (?), "Shorty" DAVIS

muddy053 — 2011-08-07 00:39:24Z

Maude Bragg Barnett

RAINELLE — Maude Bragg Barnett, 87, of Corliss Road, Rainelle, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, 2010, at her home following a short illness.

Born Aug. 1, 1922, at Lookout, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Nellie Aldridge Bragg. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Marvin Barnett on Feb. 11, 2007; seven sisters and four brothers.

Maude was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a homemaker. She was a member of Minnie Belle Baptist Church at Corliss.

Survivors include a daughter, Sadie Elizabeth Schlatman and husband, Orban of Fayetteville, W.Va.; a son, Marvin Lyle Barnett and his wife, Brenda of Corliss; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at the R.S. Aldridge Cemetery at Corliss, with Pastor Gene Bennett officiating. Burial will follow immediately thereafter.

There will be no visitation.

Posted by muddy053@yahoo.com 6Aug2011

Re: Alonzo Lee BRAGG, Nellie ALDRIDGE (?), "Shorty" DAVIS

muddy053 — 2011-08-07 00:38:04Z

Re: Bragg Family Tree

punita1958 — 2011-07-27 18:53:32Z

I am Sherri Bragg/Zink Granddaughter of elvin Ray Bragg and Margret Higgenbottom. I would like to see a coupy of the family tree if anyone has it also need to find any medical histoy if there is any

Re: Grand daughter of General Braxton Bragg

punita1958 — 2011-07-27 18:16:02Z

I am the g-granddaughter of General Braxton Bragg. There is some info out there and a few books as well.

Re: snapshots Bragg-Forbes family East Hartford, CT

wbragg118 — 2011-07-26 22:45:42Z

My family tree shows a Hattie Bragg as the daughter of my Great Grandfather Frank Bragg who fought in the civil war. Frank Bragg: was born14 in Feb 1840 in Connecticut. He died in 1926 in Hartford County, Connecticut. Any pics you have of Frank and or his two brothers John and Syril would be great!