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Below is a family biography included in The History of Obion County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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James W. Bransford, trustee, and native of Obion County, Tenn., was born near the Kentucky line, October 2, 1859. His father, J. W. Bransford, was born in Smith County and came to Obion County about 1846. He was married to Miss Kate Searce, a native of Kentucky, and our subject is the eldest of their three children. He attended the common schools and what was then known as McKenzie College for two years, and later spent one year at Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tenn. He followed agricultural pursuits until 1884, when he was elected trustee of Obion County, defeating three other candidates for the office. Mr. Bransford is one of the prominent young men of the county and has made an excellent official record for himself. He is a Democrat and his first presidential vote was cast for S. J. Tilden. In November, 1882, he wedded Nannie Merrifield, who was born in Nelson County, Ky., in 1862, daughter of Dr. A. H. and Anna Merrifield. Mr. and Mrs. Bransford have three children: Annie F., Katie H., and an infant unnamed. Mr. Bransford is a member of the K. of P. and K. of H., and his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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This family biography is one of 179 biographies included in The History of Obion County, Tennessee published in 1887 by Goodspeed. The History of Obion County was included within The History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley & Lake Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley, and Lake Counties of Tennessee
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