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47. Barbara Ellen HUGHES (James Ethan HUGHES , Jane HELTON , James , Peter ) was born on 9 Sep 1866 in Prob Miller Co., Mo. She died on 21 Dec 1911 in Maries Co., Mo (See Obit).

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OBIT: Ellen Branson

Posted by Judy Germann on Sun, 14 Nov 1999

Surname: BRANSON, HUGHES, WALKINS, CRAWFORD, JAMES, SMITH

Unnamed newspaper, 28 Dec 1911.
Mrs. B.F. Branson Dead

Ellen, wife of B.F. Branson died of diabetes at her home near Weldon, Mo., on Dec 21st, 1911, aged 45 years. She was a native of this county, and 1892 was married to B.F. Branson. Besides her husband three children survive her: Remus, Stella and Byron; also two step children, Jared and Miss Sallie. In addition to these, she leaves to mourn her loss, an aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Hughes, one brother, J.E. Hughes of this county, and three sisters: Mrs James and Walkins, of Miller Co., and Mrs. Jack Crawford of Chicago, Ill., all of whom were summond when it was seen that there was no hope for recovery. One son, William, aged 17 years, preceded his mother in death scarcely a year ago, and to his death seems largely due the rapid decline in Mrs. Branson's health. Being of an ambitious and remarkably energetic nature in spite of the ravages of a disease that was rapidly working its way of ruin through her system, she labored assidiously(sic) and ardently at her household duties working against all kinds of odds so far a(sic) health is concerned. In fact she was at her post of duty until the Saturday before she died. On the night of that day, death had singled out its victim, and determined to have her, notwithstanding all the attention that was bestowed upon her by tender hearts and loving hands. The following Thursday, Dec. 21st, the end came. She yielded to the conqueror and passed away calmly, surrounded by those whom she held near and dear in life. Mrs. Branson enjoyed the respect and esteem of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and will be greatly missed in this community, as during her life she showed a remarkable trait in her character--nursing and caring for the sick--. Many a "trained nurse" had not acquired the skill in that line which Mrs. Branson possessed. The funeral took place on Dec. 23, from the family residence to the Branson Chapel where services were conducted by Rev. Smith of Crocker, Mo., according to the Baptist Church of which Mrs. Branson was a member for 28 years. A very lengthy cortege escorted the remains from the Church to the family cemetery, and there, close to the grave of the son she so dearly loved and deeply mourned, she was laid to rest. To her bereaved household, to her aged mother, devoted brothers and sisters, naught but the deepest and truest sympathy is extended with the heartfelt wish and prayer that He, who doeth all things well, may grant to those sad hearts strength, and resignation to His Divine Will. A Friend

Barbara married Benjamin Franklin BRANSON, son of James Jarred BRANSON and Sarah Sally BUMPASS, on 23 Oct 1892 in Maries Co., Mo. Benjamin was born on 12 Feb 1859 in Dry Creek Twnshp, Maries Co, Mo. He died on 31 Dec 1935 in Maries Co., Mo.

FROM MARIES COUNTY MISC. MARRIAGE RECORDS:
Branson, Benjamin F. to Ellen Hughes, 23 Oct 1892 JP's residence.

1930 Census, living with son, Jared

Benjamin and Barbara had the following children:

48. James Ethan HUGHES (James Ethan HUGHES , Jane HELTON , James , Peter ) was born before 1878 in of Maries Co., Mo.

James married (1) Kisiah DUNLAP.

They had the following children:

James also married (2) Minnie Isabelle BRANSON, daughter of William Gree BRANSON and Margaret Ann CRISMON, in Apr 1904 in Maries Co., Mo. Minnie was born on 30 Oct 1886 in Maries Co., Mo. She died in 1954.

They had the following children:

54. William Jarrett BRANSON (Mary Todd HELTON , William Todd , James , Peter ) was born on 4 Apr 1865 in Maries Co., Mo. He died on 10 Apr 1945 in Greene Co., Mo.

Branson, William J
Age: 54
Year:1920
Birthplace: Missouri
Roll:T625_915
Race: White
Page:7A
State: Missouri
ED:50
County: Greene
Image:945
Township: Springfield

Branson, William J, age 54, MO
Mary, wife, age 48, MO
Thomas, son, age 15, MO
Opal, dau, age 12, MO
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Branson, William J
Age: 64
Year:1930
Birthplace: Missouri
Roll:T626_1189
Race: White
Page:14A
State: Missouri
ED:33
County: Greene
Image:0109
Township: Springfield

Branson, William J, age 64, MO, age at 1st marriage 23
Mary, wife, age 58, MO

William married Mary Patience MARTIN, daughter of David MARTIN and Rebecca G. DOYLE, on 1 Aug 1886. Mary was born on 8 Oct 1870 in Maries Co., Mo. She died on 24 Apr 1933 in Springfield, Greene Co., Mo.

Note:
This line is the work done by Julia Hafenscher
Millie Abner has an Apr 1870 birth date for William, prob. from acensus, but personally think that is wrong unless they got md when hewas 16 and she 15. would like more information on this. mmm

Marriages, Maries Co, MO book B

William and Mary had the following children:

55. John BRANSON (Mary Todd HELTON , William Todd , James , Peter ) was born on 21 Sep 1861 in Mo. He died on 15 Aug 1911 in Oklahoma.

John married Eldora SCOTT, daughter of George SCOTT and Mary DOYEL. Eldora was born about 1865.

They had the following children:

56. Thomas F. BRANSON (Mary Todd HELTON , William Todd , James , Peter ) was born in Sep 1874 in Maries Co., Missouri. He died in 1924 in Maries Co., Missouri.

Thomas married Letha Josephine DAKE. Letha was born in 1881 in Maries Co., Missouri. She died in 1942 in Maries Co., Missouri.

They had the following children:

61. Margaret BRANSON (Mary Todd HELTON , William Todd , James , Peter ) was born in 1879 in of Maries Co., Missouri.

Margaret married Charles SLOAN (SLONE). Charles was born about 1863. He died in Prob Kansas City, Mo.

They had the following children:

62. Hannah Louise BRANSON (Mary Todd HELTON , William Todd , James , Peter ) was born on 16 May 1868 in of Maries Co., Missouri. She died on 19 Apr 1943.

Hannah married Henry Lankford WILES, son of Thomas L. WILES and Elizabeth E. WALTHER. Henry was born on 22 Mar 1864 in Maries Co., Missouri. He died on 26 Aug 1945 in Maries Co., Missouri.

Wiles, Henry
Age: 55
Year:
1920
Birthplace: Missouri
Roll:
T625_931
Race: White
Page:
8B
State: Missouri
ED:
64
County: Maries
Image:
546
Township: Miller

Henry and Hannah had the following children:

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