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William Glafstraughn Brasington

• Birth*: William was born on 17 Jul 1776 at Ireland.
• Census: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800. The family listed 1 male age 26 to 45, 1 male age 16 to 26, and 1 boy under 16..
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Ann Figuars, daughter of William Figuars and Martha ??, on 17 Feb 1802.
• Employment: William's occupation: Saddler between 1809 and 1815. All that the Census of Manufactures has is economic data. Under Manufactures of Saddles & Harnesses, there is listed: Wm Brasington, 1 shop, 139 saddles, 20 harnesses. The average price of a saddle was $16, of a harness $20..
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report at Kershaw County, SC, in 1810. Living in Camden, SC with a household of eight free white persons: Free White Males Under 10 years of age 1 (William F) 10 to 16 years 3 ??? 26 to 45 years * 2 (William and George) Free White Females 16 to 26 years * 1 (Elizabeth) 26 to 45 years * 1 (Ann) All other free persons 0 Slaves 0 * including heads of families.
• Employment*: William's occupation: Jailor circa 1815.
• Death*: William died before 1820. His widow, Nancy, is listed as head of household in 1820..

Parents:

Nancy Ann Figuars

• Birth*: Nancy was born on 8 Jul 1783.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married William Glafstraughn Brasington, son of ?? Brasington and ?? ??, on 17 Feb 1802.
• Census*: She was listed as a resident in the census report at Kershaw County, SC, in 1820. She was listed as Head of Household with 2 Free White Males Under 10 years of age (James Larence and Oliver Perry), 2 Free White Males 10 to 16 years (William Figuars and another), and 1 Free White Female, 26 to 45 (Nancy herself who was 37). 1 person was involved in manufacture (W F was apprenticed as a Carpenter so probably him). No indication of what became of her 3 daughters, 2 other sons, or her husband..³
• Census: She was listed as a resident in the census report at Kershaw County, SC, in 1830. Free White Males 15 to 20 years 1 Free White Females 40 to 50 years 1 60 to 70 years 0 All other free persons 0 Slaves 0
  
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• Death*: Nancy died between 1850 and 1860 at Lancaster District, SC. Nancy was living with William F according to the October 1850 census of Lancaster SC but she was not on the 1860 census..⁵

Parents:

Martha Brasington

• Birth*: Martha was born on 18 Jan 1803.

Parents:

Nancy Ann Brasington

• Birth*: Nancy was born on 2 Jul 1804.

Parents:

William Figuars Brasington

• Birth*: William was born on 12 Oct 1806.
• Education*: He was a student in 1815. School: The Orphan Society's School.
• Employment*: William's occupation: Carpenter at Lancaster District, SC, between 1820 and 1832.
• Education: He was a student at Furman Academy and Theological, Fairfield County, in 1832. School:. He studied theology with financial aid from First Baptist Church of Camden. This is the oldest Baptist oriented institution in South Carolina. Between 1825 and 1828, it was located in Edgefield, called Furman Academy and Theological Institute It was moved to High of Santee in 1829 until 1835 and from 1837 until 1850, it was relocated near Winnsboro in Fairfield district. Since 1851 it has been located in Greenville and it is now called Furman University..
• Employment: William's occupation: Baptist Preacher between 1832 and 1883. Moriah Association of Baptist Churches -
  The Moriah Association of Baptist Churches was organized in 1815. The original Association covered much more territory than it does now. Two of the leaders in the Moriah Association during its early years were the Reverend William Figuars Brasington and the Reverend Joseph T. Copeland. They were followed by the Reverend James T. Brasington, son of the elder minister, and the Reverend John S. Croxton. The Reverend William Figuars Brasington was descended from Welsh Baptists who came to America from the town of Brasington. W. F. Brasington was baptized at the Baptist church in Camden. Along with the Reverend J. T. Copeland, he served as a missionary within the bounds of the Moriah Association and was noted as "an itinerant Missionary". In 1838, he was called to be pastor at the Fork Hill Baptist Church, serving until 1853. He served as the pastor at Union Baptist Church between 1854 and 1868. He returned to Fork Hill in 1880 and preached there until his death. From 1840 thru 1845 and again between 1867 thru 1869, he was a moderator for the Moriah Association. He was a clerk for the same association in 1836 thru 1837 and again between 1878 and 1879..
• Marriage*: He married Mary Jane Cauthen, daughter of George Cauthen 'Big George' and Nancy Bailey 'Agnes', on 2 Apr 1835 at Lancaster District, SC.
• Employment: William's occupation: Baptist Preacher at Lancaster County, SC, between 1838 and 1864. Fork Hill (Abney) Baptist Church.
• Trustee - Woodville*: William participated in the Trustee - Woodville Female Academy event in 1855.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He listed Real Assets of $1,200 and Personal Assets of $655..
• Death*: William died on 23 Aug 1883 at age 76. He died in his home..
• Burial*: His body was interred at Union Baptist Church at Lancaster County, SC.
• Obituary*: William participated in the Obituary event. Brother Brasington told the writer that in his fifteenth year he was bound as an apprentice to learn the carpenter's trade. He served his apprenticeship, and by reason of his faithfulness, honesty and close application to his trade there soon opened before him a promising field and a lucrative business. In the midst of this business. the Holy Spirit convinced him of his lost condition; he was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth and baptized into the fellowship of the Camden Baptist Church. He soon felt that the Lord had called him to preach the gospel, and in obedience to the divine call, gave up his carpenter's trade and entered heartily into the work of the ministry. He preached a few years as missionary, in connection with Rev. Joseph T. Copeland, of precious memory, in the bounds of the Moriah Association, which at that time covered an extensive territory. These two servants of God working together as father and son in the gospel were instrumental in building up most of the churches that, at the time of Brother Brasington's death, composed the Moriah Association. In the year 1833, at the call of the Ford Hill Church, he was ordained to the sacred work of the ministry. He served as pastor, at different times, various churches of the two Carolinas. In the year 1838, he was called to the pastorate of the Ford Hill Church, and served twenty-six years. Being a diligent student of the Bible, a close observer of men and things, and possessed of good common sense, a sound judgment, a retentive memory, an acute intellect, strong will, courage, endurance, intense conscientiousness and ardent piety, he was eminently useful as a preacher of the glorious gospel of the Son of God. The writer was baptized by him into the fellowship of the Ford Hill Church in the year 1848. And in the year 1862, the 8th of January, was ordained by him and Rev. Peter Nicholson to the responsible work of preaching the gospel. I can say of him that he was a faithful pastor and strictly honest in all of his intercourses with men. There was no flattery in his nature. He was true as steel to his convictions. He possessed and manifested the spirit of his Master, and like Paul, would reprove an elder, though a special friend, if he thought he merited it. His strict honesty of spirit and fidelity to the cause of the Master made the impression on the mind of others, besides Brother Gardner, "that he was not a strong admirer of young preachers, and that he was disposed to be rather critical with them," until they became intimately acquainted with him and could see the purity of his spirit. The writer can testify that he was a true, honest, painstaking, patient and faithful spiritual nurse and trainer of young preachers, when they would seek his counsel and place themselves under his watchcare. Myself and his son, James, were both set apart on the same day to preach the gospel, and I asked him to take the same liberties with me in pointing out my defects and imperfections in trying to preach that he would with his son James. He promised me that he would do so. After preaching several times in his presence, and he making no criticisms, I reminded him of his promise, and said to him, "I know that I need many corrections," "Yes", said he, "but Brother John, I see so many faults in you and James both that I hardly know where to begin." It was spoken in a kindly tone; and it put me on my metal to watch and correct my own defects and to make the best that I could of myself. There was once a deacon of one of the churches which he was serving as pastor who felt that he was called to preach the gospel, and he consulted his pastor on the subject, saying to him that he wanted him to be faithful with him. "Well," said he, "my brother I will. Please state to me the evidence you have of your call to preach." The deacon proceeded to give him the evidence. He listened to him patiently until he got through, and then asked him if these were all. He said yes. "Well," said Brother Brasington, "I fail to see the evidence of a divine call in all that you have mentioned to me, and will say this to you: When you put on the harness of the preacher, you will only spoil a good deacon." Only a short while before his last illness, he was with me on our way to my appointment at Fork Hill. And he said to me, "Brother John, I feel that my departure is near at hand. I will not live much longer; for years the care of all the churches in the Moriah has been on me, and after my departure I will that my mantle shall fall upon your shoulders. I have spent my days in serving the churches of this Association, Brother John, take care of the churches of the Moriah." Then he said: "I want you to preach my funeral sermon and use as your text II Timothy IV. 7-8, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, etc." I feel grateful to the Lord that I have the privilege of preaching the sermon. Truly it may be said of him, "he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith." His end was peace. His last words were "all peace." He was Moderator of the Moriah Association for many consecutive years, and was efficient presiding officer. This part of the world was bettered by having William Figuars Brasington live in it. By: John S. Croxton, Heath Springs, S.C..
• Obituary: William participated in the Obituary event. I regret exceedingly that I have not the data at hand which will enable me to give an extended account of the life and labors of this devoted servant of God, Rev. William F. Brasington, for he was a man of great force and of much independent thought. It occurs to me, however, that it may be of some interest to record some impressions which he made upon me during my acquaintance with him. During the 1880's, Rev. John S. Croxton was pastor of several county churches near Lancaster, South Carolina. Brother Croxton was not only a man of irreproachable character and fine sense, but a thorough Bible student and an excellent preacher. He was for a time a student in our Seminary, but I am not afraid to venture the assertion that he learned more from the teaching of William F. Brasington than he did from the school of the prophets, and I am sure that he would bear me out in the statement that the churches in that country owe more to him for their sound Baptist principles than to any man who ever lived within the bounds of the Moriah Association. When I went to Lancaster the First of January, 1883, Brother Brasington was too infirm to have the care of churches and he seldom preached. He usually attended our union meetings and associations, taking a lively interest in the discussions, speaking occasionally and always holding himself in readiness to give his matured views, when called upon to do so when difficult questions arose. He was very much honored and respected by the brethren, who showed him the greatest deference. In some way I received the impression that Brother Brasington was not a very strong admirer of young preachers, but was disposed to be rather critical, if not a little captious, with them. He had, however, shown me the greatest consideration for the several months that I had known him. During our afternoon session I offered a resolution commending The Baptist Courier as in every way worthy of support. After a re-reading of the resolution, Brother Brasington rose and said, "I have no objections to the resolution, but would like to have that military title omitted. We are all brethren in the Lord's army." I have always thanked him for the lessons he taught me on that occasion. Rev. William F. Brasington preached during the association and the estimate which I formed of him as a preacher is that he was a very profound thinker, with very decided convictions founded upon the word of God. There was nothing fanciful about his interpretation of the Scriptures. He used good hard sense and got at the meaning of the sacred writers. He was a very instructive preacher and one thoroughly equipped to give thoughtful people a good understanding of the Bible. If he lacked in anything, possibly it was in pathos, and in the power to move great bodies of people. I do not think that he was what would be called a popular preacher in the general acceptation of that term. He was more on the order of a theological professor who came before a thoughtful class anxious to receive instructions and to hear hem give the meaning of the text in relation with other passages. The last time I saw this good man was at his home in the year 1883, lying upon what proved to be his death-bed. He was suffering a good deal but was full of hope and seemed disposed to talk of the trials, hardships and triumphs connected with his long and eventful life as a minister of the gospel. He would also comment upon various passages of Scripture. When I arose to bid him good-by, he held my hand and said, "My young brother, if you are faithful in the ministry your head will receive many a bump before the end comes." The prophecy of this dying old patriarch with reference to trails has certainly been fulfilled in my life. Some weeks afterwards I stopped, on my way home, at Union Church in Lancaster County and sought his grave. There I stood for some moments in silent, sad contemplation over the mortal remains of one of the truest, bravest and best equipped preachers who had ever lived in that country. William F. Brasington was scholarly and was well equipped for getting at the meaning of the Scriptures. He was a theologian and a spiritual giant. He could be considered a Doctor of Divinity who lived and died without having any college to say so, and who would have been shocked beyond measure at the slightest intimation of such a thing. By: REV. G.W. GARNER.

Parents:

Mary Jean Brasington

• Birth*: Mary was born on 2 Jan 1809.

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Samuel Thomas Brasington

• Birth*: Samuel was born on 19 Feb 1811.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830. In the 1820 and 1830 Census. there are indications of a 4th son. Since we know that W F, James, and Oliver were still with their mother, he is possibly the 4th..
• Death*: Samuel died.

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Wiley Brasington

• Birth*: Wiley was born on 2 Feb 1813.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830. In the 1820 and 1830 Census. there are indications of a 4th son. Since we know that W F, James, and Oliver were still with their mother, he is possibly the 4th..¹

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James Larence Brasington 'Jim'

• Biography*: News from The Buena Vista Argus Buena Vista, Georgia Wednesday Morning, June 30, 1880 We are pained to learn that Uncle Jim Brasington and Judge W. G. Steed had a tussle last week in which they pounded each other with their fists. We hope they will shake hands, make friends and do better in the future.
  
  Occupation: Tailor.
• Birth*: James was born on 15 May 1814.
• Marriage*: He married Mary K. Shiver, daughter of Samuel Shiver and Rachel Ingram, on 8 Nov 1834.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He was living in the household of Cordy Bullock..¹
• Military*: James participated in the Military event 15 Apr., 1861. 2nd Regiment of GA Infantry, Company I, "The Buena Vista Guards
  
  He enlisted in Buena Vista, Marion County, GA and was mustered into service at Thunderbolt May 7, 1861 and were taken to Virginia in June. Upon reaching Richmond, this company was made a part of the Army of Northern Virginia. The Buena Vista Guards were in the front ranks in the first battle of Manassas Junction which occurred July 21, 1861 and resulted in a victory for the Confederate army. J L appears last on the roll for August 21, 1861. The unit's next major engagement was in the battle of Ball's Bluff where the Southern army won a victory October 21, 1861..^2,3
• Marriage*: He married Henrietta Helen Hunley, daughter of James E. Hunley and Martha J ??, on 21 Mar 1864.
• Death*: James died on 27 Feb 1885 at age 70.

Parents:

Oliver Perry Brasington

• Birth*: Oliver was born on 20 Oct 1816.
• Marriage*: He married Mary E. Spears on 16 Dec 1837 at Warrenton, Warren County, GA.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850. Oliver Perry is referenced as person 94, Head of Household. Also listed was Catherine R Spears (95), maybe his Mother-in-Law, and Owen P Elkin (96), relationship unknown, all in household 54..¹
• Death*: Oliver died after 1850. He drowned..

Parents:

Mary Jane Cauthen

• Birth*: Mary was born on 22 Apr 1818 at Lancaster District, SC.
• Marriage*: She married William Figuars Brasington, son of William Glafstraughn Brasington and Nancy Ann Figuars, on 2 Apr 1835 at Lancaster District, SC.
• Death*: Mary died on 4 May 1912 at age 94.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lancaster County, SC. Union Baptist Church.

Parents:

George Cauthen Brasington

• Military*: George participated in the Military event between 28 Apr 1861 and 6 Jul 1863. He entered State service as a 2cd Sergeant, shown on the Muster roll of April 30, 1861 as in the hospital, and mustered into Confederate Service on May 22, 1861. He was promoted from 2cd Sergeant to 3rd Lieutenant between May 13 and Nov 1, 1862. He was elected 3rd Lieutenant at the Reorganization of May 13, 1862 and promoted from 3rd Lieutenant to 2cd Lieutenant on Nov 1, 1862..
• Birth*: George was born on 21 Mar 1836.
• Marriage*: He married Tharzia Clementine Williams, daughter of Uriah WILLIAMS and Esther Hilton, on 31 Oct 1858 at Lancaster District, SC.
• Employment*: George's occupation: Mechanic in 1860.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He listed Personal Assets of $1,000..
• Death*: George died on 6 Jul 1863 at age 27. Company H entered the battle on Jul 2. Sometime during the next 2 days (probably on the 2), he was wounded and captured by the Yankees. He died in their hands on July 6..
• Burial*: His body was buried on 7 Jul 1863. The National cemetery was reserved for Union dead and was paid for by the various states. Although the War was fought to preserve the Union, dead were buried by state, in a semi-circle. Rose Farm was next to the "Wheatfield" and was the location of a field hospital and burial location for many of the Southern troops..
• Burial: His body was buried on 10 May 1871. The Ladies Memorial Association of Charleston arranged for an agent to locate and recover the bodies of as many South Carolinians killed during the battle, as possible. They were transported in boxes marked farm equipment to Baltimore, shipped to Charleston, and reinterred..

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James Thomas Brasington

• Biography*: He Wrote poetry and enjoyed playing jokes.
• Birth*: James was born on 29 Oct 1837.
• Marriage*: He married Louise Clementine Neal, daughter of John Marion Neal and Elizabeth Willaims 'Betty', on 21 Nov 1858.
• Employment: James's occupation: Baptist Clergyman in 1860. Memorial window in First Baptist Church, Morven, North Carolina..
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He list Real Assets of $80 and Personal Assets of $415..
• Employment*: James's occupation: School Teacher in 1869. It was common for preachers to double as teachers. I have a photocopy of a Teacher's Report, by J. T. Brasington, teacher, for the period from 9 Aug 1869 to 28 Sep 1869, for the Pleasant Grove Public School in the Township of Gills Creek, Lancaster County, SC. The report lists the names of 26 students. Of these, it says 3 (or perhaps it is a 2) are over 16 years of age, and 24 are between 6 and 16 years of age. The names of the students are listed below, followed by boy or girl, and followed by the number of days of attendance:
  
  John McAteer b 33 Jane McAteer g 33 Mary Montgomery g 33 Marthy Montgomery g 33 Presley Montgomery b 33 Crawford Belk b 44 William Belk b 43 Thomas Sims b 28 Bartlett Sims b 29 Nancy Sims g 30 Pinkney Caskey b 15 James Caskey b 12 Marty? Caskey g 8 William Grimes b 25 Ellick Grimes b 25 William Roberson b 29 Andrew Taylor b 24 Mewitherspoon Taylor b 14 Barlett Cousart b 27 S. J. Caskey g 31 Willig? Evans b 28 W. T. Brasington b 33 J. S. Brasington b 33 Jno Adams b 26 Wm Cousart b 28 Dave Roberson b 28.
• Will*: He made a will in Sep 1898.
• Death*: James died on 5 Oct 1898 at age 60. Suffered from cancer in the face..
• Military*: James participated in the Military event between 21 Aug 1861 and Jan 1863. He joined as a 2cd Lieutenant Chaplin, serving his state until he was disabled by a serious operation. He resigned Jan 1863.
• Obituary*: James participated in the Obituary event. Rev. J. T. Brasington, formerly of this county, died at his home in Wadesboro, N.C., October 5th of Cancer. Rev. Mr. Brasington had been a great sufferer for several years and during the past year had been confined to his room. He bore his sufferings patiently and with a fortitude that only a devout Christian could have maintained. He was well known and highly esteemed in this, his native county. He served as pastor of several of the largest Baptist churches in the county and his words and works for the Master have brought forth much fruit. In his death, the Ledger has lost a strong friend and a life long subscriber. We sympathized deeply with the bereaved wife and family in there sore bereavement and feel a profound sorrow over the loss of our friend..
• Religion*: He was Baptist.

Parents:

Eliza Jane Brasington

• Birth*: Eliza was born on 28 Nov 1839.
• Census*: She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. She was in her father's household..
• Marriage*: She married Ervin Martin Sims, son of Garrett or Jarrette Sims and Martha Fleming, on 7 Jan 1866.
• Immigration*: Eliza immigrated, circa 1880. Destination:. They traveled by train..
• Death*: Eliza died on 9 Sep 1925 at age 85.

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William Manley Brasington

• Biography*: His middle name was most likely from a Baptist Preacher who his father undoubtedly thought highly of, Dr Manley.
• Birth*: William was born on 7 Jan 1842.
• Engagement*: He became engaged to Mary D. Belk. She never married because she was in love with a William Brasington, who was killed in the Confederate service. While I do not know if they were ever "formally" engaged, they obviously were "essentially"..
• Marriage: He married Mary D. Belk, daughter of Jefferson BELK and Sarah Rebecca GRAVES.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He was in his father's household..
• Military*: William participated in the Military event on 22 Apr 1861. He joined State service as a Private and was mustered into Confederate Service on 22 May 1861. He was slightly wounded at the Battle of Seven Days, June 1862. He was listed as 5'8", with Black Eyes and Hair..
• Death*: William died on 29 Oct 1863 at age 21. He was wounded at the Victory at Chickamauga, Sept 1863, which required that his arm be amputated and was furloughed to his home. The condition worsened and he went to the CSA Hospital in Augusta, where he died of his wounds.

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Nancy Missouri Brasington

• Birth*: Nancy was born on 6 Jan 1844.
• Census*: She was listed as a resident in the She was in her father's household. census report at Lancaster, SC, in 1860.
• Marriage*: She married John Small Blackmon, son of Levi BLACKMON and Mary Delilah SMALL, circa 1860.
• Death*: Nancy died on 18 Jan 1919 at age 75.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lancaster, Lancaster County, SC. Douglas Presbyterian Church.

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Mary Louisiana Brasington

• Birth*: Mary was born on 9 Mar 1846.
• Census*: She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. She was in her father's household..
• Marriage*: She married John Francis Hammond, son of Rawleigh W. Hammond 'Rolley' and Sara Baskins, on 20 Dec 1865.
• Death*: Mary died on 12 Mar 1933 at age 87.

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John Samuel Brasington

• Military*: John participated in the Military event between 8 Nov 1864 and 6 May 1865. This company was made up of 16 year old boys and it left Lancaster District for service in the war during the fall of 1864. The company, under the command of Captain J D Caskey, was ordered to rendezvous at Hamburg, S. C. with three other companies, all under the command of Lieutenant Colonel William P Gill. With the invasion by Sherman's hordes, they were activated into Chesnut's Brigade for the Campaign of the Carolinas from January thru May 1865. He stayed with the retreating Confederate forces and surrendered with his unit in Charlotte, North Carolina. He does not appear to have been wounded during his service..¹
• Birth*: John was born on 20 Aug 1848.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He was in his father's household..
• Marriage*: He married Mary Ann Funderburk 'Molcy', daughter of Mariann Molcy FUNDERBURK, on 27 Oct 1870.
• Employment*: John's occupation: Miller in 1880.²
• Marriage*: He married Susan Owens 'Sue', daughter of Isaac S. Owens and Sara Elizabeth Nelson, on 19 Feb 1882.
• Marriage*: He married Lilly J. Owens on 28 Jul 1904.
• Death*: John died on 24 Nov 1934 at age 86.
• Burial*: His body was buried on 27 Nov 1934. Funeral services were provided by Kornegay Funeral Home in Camden..^1,3

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Amanda Elizabeth Brasington

• Birth*: Amanda was born on 25 Aug 1850.
• Census*: She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. She was in her father's household..
• Marriage*: She married Samuel Burford Hammond, son of Rawleigh W. Hammond 'Rolley' and Sara Baskins, circa 1869.¹
• Death*: Amanda died on 9 Sep 1912 at age 62.

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Jefferson Davis Beauregard Brasington

• Birth*: Jefferson was born on 15 Jul 1861.
• Death*: Jefferson died on 16 Nov 1862 at age 1.

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Oliver Columbus Brasington

• Birth*: Oliver was born on 8 Nov 1852.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860.
• Death*: Oliver died on 21 Nov 1869 at age 17.

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Francis Marion Brasington 'Little Francis'

• Birth*: Francis was born on 29 Jul 1854.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He was in his father's household..
• Death*: Francis died on 23 Sep 1874 at age 20.

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Andrew Jackson Brasington 'Adny'

• Birth*: Andrew was born on 9 Oct 1856.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860. He was in his father's household..¹
• Marriage*: He married Eliza Jane Small, daughter of Thomas Sylvester SMALL and Isabella Jane SMALL, circa 1880.²

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Benjamin Franklin Brasington 'Bennie'

• Birth*: Benjamin was born on 4 Nov 1858.
• Census*: He was listed as a resident in the He was in his father's household. census report in 1860.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Jane Blackmon, daughter of James Alexander Powell BLACKMON and Sarah Jane BRIDGES, circa 1878.
• Marriage*: He married Minnie Helms.¹
• Death*: Benjamin died on 23 Dec 1932 at age 74.¹

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Tharzia Clementine Williams

• Biography*: We understand she had very curly hair.
• Birth*: Tharzia was born on 18 Apr 1834.
• Marriage*: She married George Cauthen Brasington, son of William Figuars Brasington and Mary Jane Cauthen, on 31 Oct 1858 at Lancaster District, SC.
• Death*: Tharzia died on 25 Apr 1901 at age 67.

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Dr. Ernest Custine Brasington , MD

• Birth*: Ernest was born on 24 Jun 1860.
• Marriage*: He married Beulah Evans, daughter of Benjamin Albert Evans and Mary Frances Miller, on 28 Nov 1894.
• Death*: Ernest died on 29 Jul 1937 at age 77.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

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Theodosia BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Theodosia was born on 22 Nov 1863.
• Marriage*: She married Michael Horton JOHNSON on 9 Dec 1880.
• Death*: Theodosia died on 5 Sep 1909 at age 45.

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Beulah Evans

• Birth*: Beulah was born on 24 Jun 1874.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. Ernest Custine Brasington , MD, son of George Cauthen Brasington and Tharzia Clementine Williams, on 28 Nov 1894.
• Death*: Beulah died on 28 Oct 1950 at age 76.

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Edith Elsie BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Edith was born on 30 Jan 1897.
• Death*: Edith died on 13 Jan 1967 at age 69.¹
• Burial*: Her body was buried.
• Employment*: Edith's occupation: School Teacher.
• SSN*: Her Social Security Number was 249-60-8618.

Parents:

Mary Evans BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Mary was born on 20 Nov 1898.
• Death*: Mary died on 1 Jan 1997 at age 98.¹
• Employment*: Mary's occupation: School Teacher.

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Annie BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Annie was born on 27 Mar 1902.
• Marriage*: She married James Ernest BOZEMAN on 14 Jun 1923.
• Death*: Annie died on 13 Mar 1941 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC, at age 38. She was killed in an automobile accident..

Parents:

James Ernest BOZEMAN

• Birth*: James was born.
• Marriage*: He married Annie BRASINGTON, daughter of Dr. Ernest Custine Brasington , MD and Beulah Evans, on 14 Jun 1923.
• Death*: James died on 16 Apr 1975.

Uriah WILLIAMS

• Birth*: Uriah was born circa 1803.¹
• Death*: Uriah died.
• Marriage*: He married Esther Hilton.

Parents:

Esther Hilton

• Birth*: Esther was born circa 1810.¹
• Marriage*: She married Uriah WILLIAMS, son of David Roger Williams and Elizabeth Reaves.
• Death*: Esther died after 1880.²

Mary Ann Funderburk 'Molcy'

• Birth*: Mary was born in 1856.
• Marriage*: She married John Samuel Brasington, son of William Figuars Brasington and Mary Jane Cauthen, on 27 Oct 1870.

Parents:

George A BRASINGTON

• Birth*: George was born on 31 Dec 1871.
• Marriage*: He married Etta HAILE on 17 Jan 1898.¹
• Death*: George died in 1958 at Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL.

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Eliza Jane Molcy BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Eliza was born on 13 Apr 1873.
• Death*: Eliza died on 14 Mar 1896 at age 22.

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Mary Ellen BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Mary was born on 1 Mar 1875.
• Death*: Mary died on 11 Aug 1880 at age 5.

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Grace Alice BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Grace was born on 18 Oct 1878.
• Marriage*: She married George Washington PHILLIPS.
• Marriage: She married R. T. Belk.

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Susan Owens 'Sue'

• Birth*: Susan was born in 1860 at Kershaw County, SC.
• Marriage*: She married John Samuel Brasington, son of William Figuars Brasington and Mary Jane Cauthen, on 19 Feb 1882.
• Death*: Susan died in Jan 1904.¹

Parents:

Lois E. Brasington

• Birth*: Lois was born on 18 Nov 1882.
• Death*: Lois died on 24 Nov 1899 at age 17.

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William Jackson (W J) BRASINGTON

• Birth*: William was born on 21 Nov 1884.
• Marriage*: He married Lonnie CATOE, daughter of John CATOE and Henrietta SOWELL, on 7 Apr 1900.
• Death*: William died on 24 Jun 1957 at age 72.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

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John B BRASINGTON

• Birth*: John was born on 7 Jun 1887.
• Marriage*: He married Bonnie WHEEKER on 22 Apr 1908.
• Death*: John died.

Parents:

Robert Lee (Bob) BRASINGTON

• Biography*: After the death of his 2nd wife, Grand Pa would just show up to visit, stay a day or a week, and just as quietly disappear. He joked(?) that he was looking for wife number 3 when he passed away.
• Birth*: Robert was born on 21 Apr 1889.
• Marriage*: He married Jessie Lee HINSON, daughter of William Curtis (Columbus) HINSON and Nancy (Nannie) SMALL.
• Marriage*: He married Bessie Marie SMOAK, daughter of William Joseph SMOAK and Sarah Ann BLACK.¹
• Death*: Robert died on 3 Apr 1956 at age 66.
• Burial*: His body was buried. He is buried in the Smoak & Hughes family plot in the church cemetery of Double Branch Baptist Church on the Neeses Highway ( Hwy. # 4 ) between Neeses and Orangeburg, S.C..
• Military*: Robert participated in the Military event between 15 Jul 1918 and 14 Dec 1918. He was drafted and served as a private during World War 1. This unit was believed to be a construction unit. During this time, one of the medical exams damaged his back. A needle broke off in his back, which caused him discomfort the rest of his life..²

Parents:

Linna Hannah BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Linna was born on 30 May 1894.
• Marriage*: She married John T. Davis , Sr. on 22 Oct 1912.

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Lilly J. Owens

• Birth*: Lilly was born on 31 Mar 1877.
• Marriage*: She married John Samuel Brasington, son of William Figuars Brasington and Mary Jane Cauthen, on 28 Jul 1904.
• Death*: Lilly died on 9 Sep 1957 at age 80.¹

Jessie Bell BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Jessie was born on 2 Mar 1905.
• Marriage*: She married Willie Cleveland Catoe on 17 May 1925.
• Death*: Jessie died on 21 Dec 1995 at age 90.¹

Parents:

Sadie BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Sadie was born on 15 Nov 1906.
• Marriage*: She married Eugene Hyatt on 16 Nov 1924.
• Death*: Sadie died on 25 Apr 1990 at age 83.

Parents:

Lottie J BRASINGTON

• Birth*: Lottie was born on 30 Aug 1910.
• Death*: Lottie died on 28 Dec 1910.

Parents:

Avis Elaine Brasington

• Birth*: Avis was born on 28 Aug 1913.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Dalton Ollie Anderson, son of James M ANDERSON and Maggie Magaline RAY, on 7 Dec 1930.
• Death*: Avis died in Sep 1989 at age 76.¹

Parents:

Jessie Lee HINSON

Jessie Lee Hinson. Picture Source: Bil Brasington.

• Marriage*: She married Robert Lee (Bob) BRASINGTON, son of John Samuel Brasington and Susan Owens 'Sue'.
• Birth*: Jessie was born in 1893.¹
• Death*: Jessie died on 22 May 1917.¹
• Burial*: Her body was buried.²

Parents:

William Curtis BRASINGTON

• Birth*: William was born on 5 Jun 1907.
• Death*: William died on 6 Apr 1984 at San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, at age 76.

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George Henry BRASINGTON

• Birth*: George was born on 1 Sep 1934.
• Death*: George died on 27 Mar 1985 at age 50.¹
• Burial*: His body was buried. He is buried next to his father and mother in the Smoak & Hughes family plot in the church cemetery of Double Branch Baptist Church on the Neeses Highway ( Hwy. # 4 ) between Neeses and Orangeburg, S.C..
• SSN*: His Social Security Number was 247-50-2269.

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