Bronson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Which Asa (Ashbel) Bronson/Brownson is which?

hathawayd_1 — 2012-04-03 22:37:52Z

Where can I find a copy of Richard's work on the Bronsons?
From what I have read online I am connected to this branch -

Asa Bronson - Phineas Bronson - Isabel Bronson - Isabel Bates - Hiel Bronson Hathaway - Elmer Hathaway - James Hathaway - David Hathaway (Me)

Re: sarah bronson

CindyBrock50 — 2012-03-29 03:37:56Z

Sorry, No relation. Good Luck in your future quests.

Re: sarah bronson

smbishop193 — 2012-03-28 08:16:48Z

Hi! I hope that you are still looking through these posts. I am married to Kenneth r. Bishop. His mother is Glayds Bronson Bishop, Her sister was Sarah (Saddie)Bronson Foster. She lived with Glayds for around 10 yrs here in Albuquerque NM. She died at the age of 103. Pleas feel free to contact me. You can leave me a message on Ancestry.com.
I am looking for information on their Father, Henry Bronson, and other members of the family. Her mother's last name was Cobb.

Re: Elihu B Bronson, Rochester

Cayugahistorian — 2012-03-02 15:56:14Z

correction: Edith Augusta Bronson was Elihu's sister, they were cousins of Mrs. Charles H. Babcock, (son of Henry H. Babcock: 1880 Rochester Census, Linda Bronson, daughter of Amon Bronson).

in 1892, they are living with an Oliver (71), Frances (female, 18), and Eugene (1) Reynolds at 83 Silver Street.

Ephram Franklin Bronson

dave85271 — 2012-02-02 12:30:43Z

Looking for Parents to Ephram who was married to Evie Hagan
Ephram was born in South Carolina 1868

BRONSON Thomas C - Vietnam Wall section 2E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-09-19 17:39:51Z

BRONSON Thomas C - Vietnam Wall section 2E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,447 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: John & Louisa BRONSON family, SC & W VA

THYRZAHOLT — 2011-09-05 15:08:02Z

Hi,
I know they are brothers. I have done some research on the family and the census will show that.
John L. F. Bronson and Louise Salyers 4 children, Charles, Carrie as you mentioned, William Morgan and your Wade Hampton Bronson. All children born in Ky., William was a year older than Wade.
John died of course before 1900 and Louisa in 1937.

Beth

Re: John & Louisa BRONSON family, SC & W VA

ABron33 — 2011-09-01 13:35:38Z

The name, William Morgan Bronson, is not familiar to me. My father, Wade Hampton's son, and his siblings were raised in Williamson, WV and Wade and his wife, Edith, died there. I haven't done a lot of research, but I am not aware of any branch of the family ending up in Tennessee.

Re: John & Louisa BRONSON family, SC & W VA

THYRZAHOLT — 2011-08-31 18:07:58Z

Hello
Thank you.
The posting I had put up you saw was from 7 years ago, I did know they also called her Carrie and that she married Gov. Henry Hatfield before he was governor and they had a daughter named Hazel, I have a copy of Hazel's marriage notice and other info for several memebrs of the family.

The work I am doing on this family is for a friend of mine who does not do genealogy her mother knew Carrie as well she was her aunt.

Did your family know William Morgan Bronson? He had moved to Tennessee later. He was married twice

Beth

Re: John & Louisa BRONSON family, SC & W VA

ABron33 — 2011-08-31 14:17:17Z

John Bronson was my great grandfather. My grandfather was his son, Wade Hampton Bronson, of Williamson, WV. My father was Wade and Edith Embleton Bronson's youngest son, Robert E. Bronson (had a twin brother, John, and older brother, Wade H., and two sisters, Margaret and Betty). My father, Robert E. Bronson, was born and raised in Williamson, WV and married Theda G. Kelley of Hazard, KY. My father was born in 1917 and died in 1972. My great aunt, South Carolina Bronson, was known as Carrie and was married to a Hatfield, who was a doctor and governor of WV for one term. I recall meeting her when I was a child.

Esther Eliza Bronson

EdnaRaeSpencer — 2011-08-27 15:07:09Z

Searching for parents of Esther Eliza Bronson, born Ohio 5 Nov. 1843. Married Alonzo N. Stephens (Stevens)(son of Howard W. Stevens and Polly Howard) in Green County, Wisconsin, 4 July 1862. Nine living children, Albert C., Ellen A., Frank A., Elizabeth M., Earl Lewis, Cora Adelma, Clara Belle, Charles Nelson, Blanch E. Family lived in Wisconsin until about 1870; in Nebraska in 1880; in Fremont County, Colorado in 1900; 1910 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Esther died 26 Apr 1925 in Albuquerque. Any information of a connection to Esther's Bronson family would be greatly appreciated.

Frances Mary Bronson Arnold 1920-2011 b. Montrose, Michigan

Lace_Lynch — 2011-07-04 16:17:09Z

CANFIELD, Ohio - Frances Mary Arnold, 90, of McCarty Drive, passed away peacefully at Hospice House, Friday, July 1, 2011, with her family by her side.

Frances was born Dec. 17, 1920, in Montrose, Michigan, (Genesee County) a daughter of the late John Paul and Irene Johnson Bronson, and came to Canfield, Ohio in 1966.

Frances was a force of nature. She was strong, independent and outspoken. She was protective of her younger siblings, especially Jack, in her younger years. She was equally protective of her husband, children and grandchildren in her adult life, and God help those who crossed her!
Frances raised her children to be self-sufficient and productive, and took pride in all of their accomplishments.

Mrs. Arnold leaves her sons, David (Simone) Arnold of Canfield, Ohio, Michael (Mihaela) Arnold of Boardman, Ohio and Randie (Patricia) Arnold of Nashville, Tenn.; her daughter, Sandra Arnold of Austintown, OH; a daughter-in-law, Sally Arnold of Montrose; her grandsons, Robert Arnold of Montrose, Christopher (Andrea) Arnold of Austintown and Mark Arnold of Columbus, Ohio; her granddaughters, Katheryn Arnold (Sean Carter) and Sophie Arnold of Columbus, Kelly, Erin and Mary Shannon Arnold of Nashville, and Melanie Arnold of Austintown, Ohio; and her great-grandsons, Sebastian, Quintin and Aiden.

Her first husband, Donald Andres, died serving his country during World War II.
Her husband, Edwin E. Arnold, Jr., whom she married in 1946 in Montrose, died in 1987.
Two sons, Richard Arnold and Robert Andres; a daughter, Sue Ann; a great-grandson, Nathaniel; two brothers, Jack and Gerald Bronson; and a sister, Betty Jane Sobey, also preceded her in death.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, Ohio where funeral services will take place at 1:30 p.m.

Interment will follow at Canfield Village Cemetery.

Mrs. Arnold’s family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Compass Family and Community Services (formerly the Family Service Agency), 535 Marmion Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44502.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send condolences online to Frances’ family.

Mahoning

Mark (Marcus) Bronson

jodag1949 — 2011-06-25 21:56:07Z

Illegitimate son of Genette Bronson born 1887. Raised by Grandmother and blind Grandfather in Northern Vt and Que First reference to Mark (Marcus) found in 1891 census of Potton , Quebec where he was listed as grandson in home of Alexander Bronson, born in Canada. On his death certificate his birth place was listed as Richford Vermont.And his Grandparents (Alexander and Nancy Bronson) were listed as parents.Found WW1 WW2 draft cards for US. Looking for info on Genette AKA Nette Bronson. Also any oral or written refrence to who Marks father might have been.

Re: John Bronson, son of Roger Bronson and Mary Underwood

sarahepercival — 2011-05-29 13:57:58Z

John Bronson, son of Roger Bronson and Mary Underwood, born Lamarsh, Essex, England in 1602, married Frances Hills in November 1626 in Halstead, Essex. There is a wonderful website created by Cambridge University that has transcribed and indexed six centuries of the parish, manorial, priory and court records of the small town in Essex where these Bronsons emigrated from – Earls Colne in Essex. http://linux02.lib.cam.ac.uk/earlscolne/intro/index.htm

There you can find the baptismal (and burial) records of the children of John Bronson and Frances Hills who were born in England:
Mary Oct 1627, John Feb 1629 – Jan 1631, John Dec 1631 – Mar 1632, Dorcas Dec 1633.

The family emigrated to North America in 1634/35 with John’s brother Richard and sister Mary.

I haven’t tried to trace the Sarah Ventriss/John Bronson information, but I don’t know of another Dorcus Bronson that would have been of the right age for that marriage.

Bronson, Clayton, Howard 1921 - 2011 WWII 1942 - Jan 19 1945 wounded

JeanKayMorse38 — 2011-05-03 20:12:29Z

Obit: Corning Leader, Corning, NY; Mar 04, 2011 @ 12:31 AM

Painted Post, N.Y. — Clayton Howard Bronson age 89, of Painted Post passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Bath V.A. Medical Center with his family at his side.

Clayton was born in Lindley on September 19, 1921, to LaVern and Mazie (Edger) Bronson. He married Miriam Rouse on July 5, 1947 and was preceded in death by her in 1997.

Clayton entered the service in 1942 and was sent to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas for basic training assigned to the 14th AD Co B 19th Armored Infantry BN. From there, he was sent to Fort Campbell, KY and left October of 1944 to go overseas. His division docked at Marseille, France and they went on to Lyon, France. January 3, 1945 found them in the Battle of Hatten (Germany). He was wounded there on January 19, 1945.

Surgery was done in a field tent hospital and he was sent to England to recuperate. PFC Bronson was discharged January 8, 1946 from Fort Dix, NJ. Clayton received a Purple Heart, American Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge.

Clayton worked for Corning Glass Works for nearly 43 years. He enjoyed keeping his lawn manicured, spending time at his cottage, playing golf, helping with church activities and spending time with his family and friends. Clayton was a huge New York Yankee and Buffalo Bill fan. He was also a member of the VFW in Corning.

Clayton is survived by his three children, Donna Gee of Painted Post, Douglas (Pamela) Bronson of Corning, and Clayton (Laurie) Bronson of Freeville, NY. He is also survived by two brothers, George Bronson of Tioga, PA and Daniel Bronson of Painted Post; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Along with his wife, Miriam, Clayton was predeceased by his daughter, Phyllis Bronson; by two brothers, Linwood and William Bronson; and by a sister, Doris Warner.

Calling hours will be Friday, March 4th from 3 until 6pm at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning where funeral services will follow calling hours at 6:00 PM with the Reverend Sandra Olmstead officiating.

Burial with full military honors will be in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY.

Memorials may be directed to Presho United Methodist Church or to the Hospice Unit at the Bath VA Medical Center.

John Bronson, son of Roger Bronson and Mary Underwood

fairyoevil — 2011-04-12 18:19:01Z

I am looking for fact checking on the wife of John Bronson. Savage has his wife as Sarah Ventris, but other sources I come across has his wife as Frances Hill. If anyone can help sort this out I would be very appreciative. It could be that he was married to them both. If that is the case I need to know the mother of Dorcas Bronson, wife of Stephen Hopkins.

Descendants of Charles "Chuck" Bronson, Son of Charles F

tamipursley — 2011-04-12 17:39:01Z

Hello! I'm looking for any information on the children of Charles "Chuck" Bronson, especially Eugene, Ruby, Aurthur, and Ida/Ila/Iva?. In addition to dates/places, I would love to hear stories from any surviving children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Bronson, Clayton Howard 1921 - 2011

JeanKayMorse38 — 2011-03-09 20:08:19Z

Re: Card of Thanks Charles Bronson - 1948

jaimemsu — 2011-02-26 19:36:44Z

Thanks for posting; Charles was my GG grandfather. :)

Card of Thanks Charles Bronson - 1948

maryachtrh — 2011-02-20 22:35:39Z

Taken from the Holland Sentinel, Holland, Michigan, 13 August 1948

Card of Thanks

BRONSON - We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who in any way helped to lighten our burden in the time of our sorrow, in the death of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Mr. Charles Bronson

The Bronson Children
Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

BRONSON Randy K - Vietnam Wall section 25W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-10 23:00:38Z

BRONSON Randy K - Vietnam Wall section 25W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,081 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Old Bronson photos found

JudyMJohnson_Erickson — 2011-01-05 22:26:57Z

Dear List,

I have rescued 3 old photographs of the Bronson & Hemenway family. They are all taken at different places, but they are all the same size, and have the same handwritting on back side. All of them are 2 1/4" by 3 1/2".They are all clear, and have no damage. They are listed below:

1. (unclear: How J. Cooken in 1864) Below that (in same handwritting as on the other 2 photos) it says Orin Bronson. Photo taken by Hall's Gallery of Photography, Nashville, Tenn. (printed on back). Handwritten below tht is is written: 1864.

2. Samuel Hemenway, photo taken by Campbell Photographer, Burlington, Iowa. This is a full length photo of a man, and I would judge it to be in the same time-frame as the first photo.

3. Diana Delia Bronson hemenway. This is a portrait only photo. Tken by John Cadwallader, Toledo, Ohio.

I try to rescue old photos that are identified on the back and return them to their families. If you are interested in these photos, please contact me at: jmje36@embarqmail.com as I am not always on this site.

Thank you, Judy in TX

Re: Roger/Richard Bronson

caroldudley36 — 2010-10-28 02:50:29Z

As the chapel at Notre Dame is named for Orestes - they should have all the information you need in their archives - he went through about 6 religions before converting to Catholicism. CWD

Re: Roger/Richard Bronson

caroldudley36 — 2010-10-28 02:47:30Z

In Canada like on Bronson Avenue in Ontario. That family came from Connecticut into New York. Were in the lumber business. That is my family.

George Alexander Bronson

MeigeEaster — 2010-09-16 13:14:21Z

Hello,

I am looking for relatives of my grandfather George Alexander Bronson born 11 Apr 1873 in Canada, and died 28 Oct 1952 in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. He married Meige Catherine Berkstresser in 1903 in Dadeville, and they had the following children: George Alexander Bronson (possibly III); Charles Edward Bronson, Sr.; Catherine Bronson; William Howard Bronson; and Rebecca Bronson. George's father was born in Canada and his mother in New York state. George was an optitian.

Any help in locating his ancestors and siblings would be greatly appreciated.

BRONSON Richard T honor our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 54W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-09-13 17:03:17Z

BRONSON Richard T honor our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 54W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,566 photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Ancestors and descendants of Leman Bronson 1640-1963

gilh1 — 2010-08-12 00:32:08Z

Book available online at
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH2...

With Leman Bronson (1792-1854) birth in CT and move to NY

Re: William Button Bronson

keithb118 — 2010-08-05 17:30:16Z

Here is a link I am sure you have already seen.
http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

William Button Bronson is the son of Clinton Doneral and Lovisa (lo-v-eye-s-uh)Bronson. Anothe son of theirs is George Marsh Bronson who I descended from. You have seen the Bronson Book? Here is the link. There is a lot in there regarding him and their family.

http://www.earlylds.com/getperson.php?personID=I4764&tre...

I have lots of stuff.

Re: George Bronson, m. Agnes Elizabeth Parks, Ontario to Michigan

nanablue2007 — 2010-07-31 15:02:33Z

Groom's Name: George Bronson
Groom's Race:
Groom's Age: 22 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1874
Groom's Birthplace: Antrim County, Michigan
Bride's Name: Agnes Parks Denona
Bride's Race:
Bride's Age: 22 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1874
Bride's Birthplace: Michigan
Marriage Type:
Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1896
Marriage Place: Alden, Antrim, Michigan
Groom's Father:
Groom's Mother:
Bride's Father:
Bride's Mother:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband:
Film Number: 2342503
Frame Number:
Digital Folder Number: 4207884
Image Number: 362
Reference Number: v 1 p 97 rn 90
Collection: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925

I THINK THE NAME COULD HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN BROWNSON

Name: George Brownson
Home in 1880: Helena, Antrim, Michigan
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: George
Father's birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Elvira
Mother's birthplace: Michigan
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: At School
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
George Brownson 27
Elvira Brownson 26
George Brownson 6
Adeline Brownson 4
Julia Brownson 2
Sally Brownson 63
Jesse Brownson 25
Charles Brownson 20
John Sprague 81

Name: George L Brownson
Home in 1900: Helena, Antrim, Michigan
Age: 25
Birth Date: Aug 1874
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Spouse's name: Agnes E
Marriage Year: 1897
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 3
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
George L Brownson 25
Agnes E Brownson 28 Aug 1871 CANADA
Gertrude E Denoma 16 STEPD Mar 1889
Anna Alspaugh 17
Herbert H Harriman 28
Wille S Robbins 18
Joseph Brookmeyer 30

Name: George Brownson
Age in 1910: 36
Estimated birth year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: United States of America
Mother's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Spouse's name: Agnes
Home in 1910: Helena, Antrim, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
George Brownson 36
Agnes Brownson 38
Gertrude Brownson 21

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Name: George Lorenzo Brownson
County: Antrim
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1874
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1675114
DraftBoard: 0
AGNES BROWNSON

AGE IS TRANSCRIBED INCORRECTLY
Name: George Brownson
Home in 1930: Flint, Genesee, Michigan
Age: 18
Estimated birth year: abt 1912
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Agnes
Race: White
George Brownson 18 ABT 56
Agnes Brownson 58
Vernon Kitchen 23

AGNES' DAUGHTER

Groom's Name: Drake Ray
Groom's Birth Date: 1887
Groom's Birthplace: Alden, Mich
Groom's Age: 24
Bride's Name: Gertrude Denoma
Bride's Birth Date: 1889
Bride's Birthplace: Saginaw, Mich
Bride's Age: 22
Marriage Date: 27 May 1911
Marriage Place: Traverse City, Antrim, Michigan
Groom's Father's Name: Wm Drake
Groom's Mother's Name: Margaret Anthorson
Bride's Father's Name: John Denoma
Bride's Mother's Name: Agnes Packe
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01110-5
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 980364
Reference Number: p205
Collection: Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995

I AM NOT RELATED

Regards,

Connie

Re: Keturah Button

CharleneBronson — 2010-07-20 07:08:18Z

Yes, he's my 3rd Great Grandfather
Charles Amos Betts Andrews
born 4 Mar 1800
Whitestown,Onandago Co,New York, USA
died
12 Mar 1865
Huntsville, Weber, Utah
In 1865 he died and at his request, was buried on a mountain slope near Huntsville. The winter snows are heavy in the valley, and spring thaws sent water booming down all ditches, slopes and canyons. After a time, the grave was completely washed away and his exact resting place has become unknown.

I have other info if you need it. charleneb22@yahoo.com

Re: Keturah Button

CharleneBronson — 2010-07-19 15:31:58Z

George Bronson, m. Agnes Elizabeth Parks, Ontario to Michigan

tneville — 2010-06-27 22:50:21Z

Am seeking information primarily regarding Agnes Elizabeth Parks born Aug 1871 in Essex, Ontario and married George Bronson. I believe that they lived in the Antrim County area of Michigan. Do not know if they had any children or where or when either of them died.

Re: Bronson's 1800-1900's Mercer County, PA

sbhutson — 2010-04-12 12:55:38Z

If you will email me I will give you acess to my tree where you family is recorded Please make the subject line "PA Bronsons", as I am getting a lot of Bronston emails due to one horriffic act of vanadalism in the Richmond KY Cemtery where your distant cousins are buried.

Suzy Bronston Hutson sbhutson@purdue.edu

Re: Bronson's 1800-1900's Mercer County, PA

bickel89 — 2010-04-10 18:06:09Z

My grandfather was Dallas Frederick Bronson. s/o Frank Bronson. s/o Jehial Bronson of Mercer county Pennsylvania.
Dallas Frederick Bronson had 2 sons: James and Dallas(deceased). Both James and Dallas had a son: James II, and Timothy. My mother, Dallas Frederick Bronson's daughter Mary, had 2 sons John and Joseph who now have the last name Winters. I hope this helps you on your extended search.

What year was Thomas Bronson/Bronston born. I am currently trying to find out anything I can about the Bronson line. Do you have any information that might help me in my inquiries? Also, do we know anything further back than Thomas (his parents, siblings etc.)

Re: William Button Bronson

themortgagemillionaire — 2010-04-08 21:29:57Z

I ran across something odd. My great great and maybe another great grandfather is a mystery. He had a son named Clinton Benjamin Bronson with a woman named Hannah Mart in Ohio in 1867. But I know he was in the military and his nickname was RED. She didn't take his surname and he disappeared from the picture. I don't know his real name. Clinton Doneral Bronson has many details that fit the picture, including sons named Clinton and Benjamin. It would also make sense as to his disappearance and that Hannah never took his name. Any help anyone?

Re: Bronson's 1800-1900's Mercer County, PA

sbhutson — 2010-03-13 03:34:06Z

Hi cousin.

I can help you. I have done a rather thorough study of your line of Bronsons and Brunsons. You can help me too because I have no access to your fmaily after 1930.

Thomas Bronston/Bronson of Franklin Co (1790 and 1800) and Mercer Co PA (1810-1830) had 6 sons: Jacob and Thomas Springer who moved to KY and begat my line (a line that passed as white from 1812-2008), Joseph, James (your line), John and Henry. He also had 4 daughters. Sarah, Mary, Jane, and Elizabeth w/o John Robbins who moved to Iowa. I have tracked the descendents of all but Sarah, Mary and Jane into more modern times and am in contact with about 10 other descendents of Thomas in KY, MO, IA, CA, KS, OK, GA, etc

I did my research in order to find your cousin Gerry Brunson of Mars, PA, s/o you Grand-uncle. Gerry and my brother Wm "Mike" Bronston of KY did DNA testing and returned a 67 point match proving we are related.

Gerry has provided me with some photos including one of James. He also found Thomas's will for me (and several others). I have some of these things in my online tree at ancestry.com and the intent to add them all eventually

Susan Bronston Hutson
Indiana

Re: Bronson's 1800-1900's Mercer County, PA

bickel89 — 2010-03-12 22:48:03Z

I am the grandaughter of Frank Vernon Bronson. He had 4 sons Charles, Dallas, Clarence(all deceased) and Roy still living in Mercer County. We are just beginning the family hunt. Franks brother and sister, Hattie lived in Mercer all their lives. They went by Brunson. My dad had a cousin (Earl Brunson) who lived in Erie PA. Frank married Margaret Holsapfel. I understand Thomas had many children, so maybe an Elizabeth?

Lillie Bronson

FlorenceDaniels81 — 2010-03-05 03:45:34Z

I am searching for my grandmother Lillie Bronson (maiden name).She was born in Greenboro South Carolina May 6 1896.She married Robert Gaffney,they moved to Knoxville Tenn.Parents are Caroline and John Bronson of South Carolina.Their are several siblings,I can't find any og them.It seem like they never exist.All help is needed.Thank you in advance.

Re: Ray Bronson

Ramonaweitzelbronson — 2010-02-17 00:46:01Z

my husband said that no one new much about him. I was told he might have gone to prison when his son Miloy was born in 1918. I will check the marriage records in Iowa too. Thanks for your help.

Re: Ray Bronson

KathieDunham58 — 2010-02-16 22:03:11Z

Hi,

I found at Ancestry.com the following information

Rose Ella Dill b. 12-28-1898 Cox Creek, Clayton Co., Iowa, d. 7-12-1961 Rockford, Winnebago Co., Ill.

parents
Elmer Dill 1869-1959
Mary Carpenter 1875-1936 ( pictures of graves are online)

Rose married Mr. Hill 1919 Clayton Co., Iowa
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I can not find anything for Ray Bronson. Do you know if he had a middle name? I have found a Francis Ray Bronson, Harold Ray Bronson and Ersnt Ray Bronson. I don't remember details for each of them but they were about the right age but without more info it is hard to find him. You could check marriage records in Clayton Co. Iowa.

Re: Ray Bronson

Ramonaweitzelbronson — 2010-02-15 20:18:44Z

Thank you for asking for this information and your help. Sorry I was not able to answer you sooner, life sometimes irrupts and takes over. The family story is that Ray Bronson was married in Indiana and had twin girls. He then went to Iowa, leaving behind his family in Indiana, and married Rose Dill and they had Miloy William Bronson and May Bronson twins in 1918. Rose Dill was born in 1898. Ray Bronson was arrested and imprisoned for bigamy soon after. I don't have any information of where this happened.
Miloy was adopted by Rose's 2nd husband Oscar Delbert Hill when they married and Miloy had the last name of Hill. At age 9 Miloy got into a disagreement with his step-father who then said he was not his son and his father was Ray Bronson. Miloy then changed his name to Miloy William Bronson. Miloy went into the Navy from 1936 to 1940 then re-enlisted after the US entered WWII @ 1941-2 and was discharged about 1945-6. Our aunt remembers that Miloy went to see his father Ray after he got out of the Navy but does not know after witch tour of duty this was. Miloy found out that his father Ray died 11 years earlier. My husband thinks it was after Miloy was discharged in 1945. When Miloy went to Indiana, he found out Ray died 11 years earlier, which could be 1935 or if Miloy went to see him after his 1st tour of duty, Ray's death may have been in 1939-40.

Re: Ray Bronson

KathieDunham58 — 2010-02-05 23:26:42Z

do you have any dates or locations for anyone?

Ray Bronson

Ramonaweitzelbronson — 2010-02-05 21:56:59Z

Hi, I am looking for Ray Bronson, my husband's grandfather. My husband's name is Jeffrey Miloy Bronson, and his father, Ray's son's name is Miloy William Bronson. We know little about Ray. Ray married Miloy's mother, Rose Dill either in Indiana or Iowa. Miloy must have been very young when Rose remarried to Delmer Hill and raised her family there. Miloy was adopted by Mr. Hill and did not know his real surname until later when he was going into his adolescence. So Miloy went to change his name from Hill to Bronson.

If anyone can shed some light on Ray, Miloy or Rose, I would appreciate it immensely.

Thanks, Ramona

Ray Bronson

Ramonaweitzelbronson — 2010-02-05 21:56:58Z

Betty Bronson (Cook) Whitmore

Lace_Lynch — 2010-01-28 12:05:42Z

LANCASTER, Ohio: Betty Bronson (Cook) Whitmore, 79, passed away January 25, 2010 at The Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born February 1, 1930 in Williamson, West Virginia.

Betty retired as Administrative Assistant to the President and CEO for the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation after 25 years. She also worked for the Lancaster Board of Realtors for four years.

Betty was a 1947 graduate of Williamson High School, Williamson, West Virginia and graduated from Concorde College in Athens, West Virginia receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in Secretarial Science.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church having served on and participating with many committees, classes, and projects and faithfully having served as a member of the Senior Adult Choir for many years. She was previously very active with the Southeast Ohio Sight Center committing to the lives of many of those whose vision was impaired.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann B. (Whitmore) and Shawn A. Palmer of Lancaster, Ohio; son, Thomas E. Whitmore; daughter-in-law, Jeanne (Crook) Whitmore of American Fork, Utah; five grandchildren, Joseph E. Palmer, Columbus, Ohio, Leah K. Palmer, Lancaster, Ohio, Bronson P. Whitmore, James I. Whitmore, and Ethan C. Whitmore, American Folk, Utah; brother-in-law, Lovell M. Parsons of Westerville, Ohio; sister-in-law, Mary Jo (Whitmore) Stratton of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Whitmore; her parents, Charles Bronson and Irma McCoy Cook; sister, Yvonne (Cook) Parsons; brother-in-law, C. Foster Stratton; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Loraine (Whitmore) and Gordon Minds.

A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sam Halverson officiating. Internment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the First United Methodist Church.

Memorial gifts may be given in her memory to the Southeast Ohio Sight Center 358 Lincoln Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130.

The family wishes to extend it's gratitude to the Fairfield Medical Center and The Ohio State University Hospitals and their skilled staff and doctors for the care and compassion during Betty's short illness.

BRONSON Anna Lee 1924-1998

t42MountOlivet — 2010-01-19 18:35:58Z

BRONSON Anna Lee 1924-1998

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BRONSON Clinton Bowen 1926-1977

t42MountOlivet — 2010-01-19 18:35:44Z

BRONSON Clinton Bowen 1926-1977

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Re: Need info on Eli Bronson

ElaineSunde99 — 2009-11-08 23:10:47Z

I'm trying to find information about Eli BRONSON who died in Newago County, Michigan on 11 May 1859. I have a tentative date of birth for him of August 1837 in New York. His parents were Eli Sr. and Phoebe (Drake) Bronson. Are these your Bronsons?????

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Re: Which Asa (Ashbel) Bronson/Brownson is which?

preese125 — 2009-11-06 00:32:59Z

Richard has deposited many notebooks with his research at the Connecticut Historical Society. If you go be prepared for the large volume of well organized material.

DNA testing completed for Bronson/Brunson of Mercer County, PA

sbhutson — 2009-09-19 01:17:58Z

Thomas Bronson/Bronston was a well to do Pennsylvania pioneer who lived in Franklin Co PA in 1790-1800 and in Mercer Co PA from 1805 til his death in 1831. The children mentioned in his will were:
Sons Jacob & Thomas (Springer) Bronston who moved to KY abt 1812 and passed as white and spelled the name Bronston (MY LINE);
Sons Joseph, James, John and Henry who all inherited part of Thomas's land and throughout their lives were wealthy Mercer Co farmers - their descendents are known as both Bronson and Brunson.
Daughter Elizabeth married John Robbins, moved to IA and passed as white;
I found no further record of daughters Jane, Mary and Sarah.

I have tracked the descendents of Thomas Bronson to the 21st century and a DNA match has proven what I state here - Thomas Bronston was haplogroup E1a. In this century his decendents are all white. In 1800 Thomas himself was enumerated as white but in all other census records from 1790 through 1830 Thomas was a "free other person" or colored.
Feel free to contact me for more information.