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Elizabeth 'Betsy' Brandon

Female 1794 - 1880  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth 'Betsy' Brandon was born 12 Aug 1794, Halifax Co., Virginia (daughter of Francis Scott Brandon, Sr. and Sarah Lee Scott); died 20 Dec 1880, Halifax Co., Virginia.

    Elizabeth married Joel Anderson Kirby. Joel (son of Richard Kirby/Kearby and Alice Anderson) was born Abt 1795; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Francis Scott Brandon, Sr. was born 1756, Lunenburg County, Virginia (son of Francis B. Brandon and Elinor/Eleanor Richmond); died 1842, Halifax County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    http://members.tripod.com/abw_fww/brandtry.html

    2 i. William3 Brandon. He married Esther Wiley.
    13 ii. John Brandon. He married Margaret Foster.
    14 iii. Dicey Brandon. She married William Chambers November 27, 1809 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Dicey Brandon and William Chambers:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 70.

    15 iv. Jessee Brandon. He married Mary C. Graves.
    Notes for Jessee Brandon:
    Jessee's will recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 28, pg 510.

    16 v. Rebecca Brandon. She married Leighton Tarpley December 18, 1811 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Rebecca Brandon and Leighton Tarpley:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 78.

    17 vi. Annis Brandon. She married John E. Lawson January 26, 1818 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Annis Brandon and John Lawson:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 97.

    18 vii. Martha Brandon. She married James Chambers January 03, 1820 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Martha Brandon and James Chambers:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 102.

    19 viii. Sarah Brandon. She married Thomas Stimpson January 14, 1822 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Sarah Brandon and Thomas Stimpson:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 111.

    20 ix. Catherine Brandon. She married Richard Carter July 15, 1822 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Catherine Brandon and Richard Carter:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 109. Francis S. Brandon,Sr. signed the certificate for his daughtr.

    21 x. Mary Brandon. She married Thomas Brandon November 28, 1835 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Mary Brandon and Thomas Brandon:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 149.

    22 xi. Robbert Brandon, born June 13, 1788 in Halifax Co., VA; died March 08, 1874 in Callaway Co., MO. He married Jane Holt January 10, 1811 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Robbert Brandon and Jane Holt:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 76.

    23 xii. Elizabeth "Betsey" Brandon, born August 12, 1794 in Halifax Co., VA; died December 20, 1880. She married Joel Anderson Kirby January 03, 1821 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Elizabeth Brandon and Joel Kirby:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 106.

    + 24 xiii. Francis Scott Brandon, Jr., born 1804 in Halifax Co., VA; died 1852 in Haywood Co., TN.

    25 xiv. Amy Lee Brandon, born March 25, 1807 in Halifax Co., VA; died May 10, 1866. She married Henry Stimpson December 09, 1822 in Halifax Co., Va..
    Marriage Notes for Amy Brandon and Henry Stimpson:
    Marriage recorded Halifax Co.,Va. Book 1, pg 111. Record shows mid. init. as "L.".

    Died:
    In his Pension application, he says that Thomas Brandon and Mastin Powell can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as soldier in the Revolution.
    "31 Mar 1781 This is to certify that Francis Brandon a soldier in the 2nd Virginia Redgm't of Volun'r has served his Tower [sic] & is hereby discharged from his next Tour of three months by Order of Colo Colo Cock ..Byrd Wall Capt.

    Francis married Sarah Lee Scott 13 Feb 1786, Caswell Co., North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of William Scott and Rebecca Brown) was born 1766, Lunenburg Co., Colonial Virginia; died 30 Jun 1818, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah Lee Scott was born 1766, Lunenburg Co., Colonial Virginia (daughter of William Scott and Rebecca Brown); died 30 Jun 1818, Halifax County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Name:
    http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~meledie/ghtout/gp2015.htm#head2

    Sarah Lee Scott
    Born: 16 Jan 1766 - , Caswell, North Carolina
    Died: 30 Jun 1818 - , Halifax, Virginia
    Father: William Scott
    Mother: Rebecca Brown

    Sarah Lee Scott is said to be the daughter of: William Scott and Rebecca Brown

    Children:
    1. Catherine Brandon was born Abt 1800, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 22 Aug 1842, Halifax County, Virginia.
    2. Francis Scott Brandon was born 1804, Halifax County, Virginia; died 1852, Tennessee.
    3. William Brandon was born Abt 1786, Halifax County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Halifax County, Virginia.
    4. Robert Brandon was born 13 Jan 1788, Halifax County, Virginia; died 18 Mar 1874, Missouri; was buried , Dry Fork Cemetery, Callaway County, Missouri.
    5. 1. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Brandon was born 12 Aug 1794, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 20 Dec 1880, Halifax Co., Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Francis B. Brandon was born Est 1730, Colonial Virginia; died 26 Jan 1789, Halifax County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64096151
    Catherine Brandon, b abt 1775, d/o Francis B. Brandon and Elinor Richmond is said to have married James Stuart Warren; ceremony performed by Rev. Nathan Holloway. This entry does not note the place, county, state, or country.

    Name:
    Francis "B" Brandon's will dated 9/30/1788 in Halifax Co.,Va named Elinor, his wife, as Executrix bequeathed to each son 100 or more acres of land. The daughters received slaves and furniture. Property inventory contained the name of seven slaves, various items of property, total valuation of 599 pounds, 3 shillings, and 3 pence.

    Francis married Elinor/Eleanor Richmond. Elinor/Eleanor was born Est 1730; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elinor/Eleanor Richmond was born Est 1730; died Yes, date unknown.
    Children:
    1. 2. Francis Scott Brandon, Sr. was born 1756, Lunenburg County, Virginia; died 1842, Halifax County, Virginia.
    2. Catherine Brandon was born Est 1760, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died Bef 1798, Halifax County, Virginia.

  3. 6.  William Scott was born 1740, Lunenburg Co., Virginia Colony (son of John Scott and Mrs. John Scott); died 21 Aug 1779, Halifax County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    William Scott's father is said to be John Scott; no mother is noted.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=caswellcounty&id=I4025

    Children: of William Scott and Rebecca Brown
    Sarah Scott
    Rebecca Scott
    Catherine Scott
    Eamy Scott
    Elizabeth Scott
    Loften Scott
    John Graham Scott b: 03 FEB 1777 in Halifax, Virginia

    Name:
    William Scott is said to be the s/o John and Mary ? Scott; no other information is available.

    William married Rebecca Brown. Rebecca (daughter of John Brown and Ann Mrs John Brown) was born 1743, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died 22 Dec 1800, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca Brown was born 1743, Lunenburg Co., Virginia (daughter of John Brown and Ann Mrs John Brown); died 22 Dec 1800, Halifax County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Name:
    http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~meledie/ghtout/gp30.htm#head0

    Rebecca Brown is said to be the d/o John Brown and Ann ? his wife. Frederick Brown, brother of Rebecca is found in Lunenburg, Va and died in 1814 in Hardin Co., KY Frederick married Mary Haley, d/o John Haley and Mary Anderson. Frederick Brown who is the son of Mary Haley and Frederick, Sr. married Nancy Reynolds, d/o Jesse.

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah Lee Scott was born 1766, Lunenburg Co., Colonial Virginia; died 30 Jun 1818, Halifax County, Virginia.
    2. John Graham Scott was born 3 Feb 1777, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. William Brown Scott was born 1764, Lunenburg Co., Colonial Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Halifax Co., Virginia.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John Scott was born Est 1720; died 1781, Caswell Co., North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Died:
    In Halifax Co., Virginia in 1768

    John married Mrs. John Scott. Mrs. was born Est 1720; died Yes, date unknown, Prob. Caswell Co., NC. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Mrs. John Scott was born Est 1720; died Yes, date unknown, Prob. Caswell Co., NC.
    Children:
    1. 6. William Scott was born 1740, Lunenburg Co., Virginia Colony; died 21 Aug 1779, Halifax County, Virginia.

  3. 14.  John Brown was born Est 1718, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.

    John married Ann Mrs John Brown. Ann was born Est 1725, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Ann Mrs John Brown was born Est 1725, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    Children:
    1. 7. Rebecca Brown was born 1743, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died 22 Dec 1800, Halifax County, Virginia.
    2. Frederick Brown, Elder was born 1745, Lunenburg Co., Virginia; died 1814, Hardin Co., Kentucky.