Clyde Bradley1

M, #1494, b. 15 February 1896, d. 28 August 1983
Last Edited=29 Jan 2024
     Clyde Bradley was born on 15 February 1896 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.2 He married Irma C. Harn, daughter of Christopher Harn and Mary Levingston, on 8 August 1922 at Lee Co., Iowa. Clyde Bradley died on 28 August 1983 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 87.2 He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S941] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 51", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Clyde Bradley, Memorial ID 134475130,
    Birth: 15 February 1896, Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
    Death: 28 August 1983, Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
    Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 14 March 2021), memorial page for Clyde Bradley (15 Feb 1896–28 Aug 1983), Find a Grave Memorial no. 134475130, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Angie Robinson (contributor 47179377) Non-Cemetery Burial.
    Parents William Augustus Bradley 1861–1934 Anna Delia Levingston Bradley 1864–1951
    Spouse Irma C. Bradley 1896–1963
    Siblings Jennie C Bradley Braden 1889–1965 Gussie Belle Bradley McFarland 1892–1957 John Wallace Bradley 1899–1971 Ethel M Bradley Robinson 1901–1990
    Robert Lee Bradley 1902–1920 Meridene Bradley Robinson 1908–1992,.

Margaret Bradley

F, #584, b. 15 March 1866, d. 3 December 1935
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
     Margaret Bradley was born on 15 March 1866 at Cayuga Co., Ontario, Canada.1 She married Charles M. Purdy, son of William Hopkins Purdy and Christiania Maria McGlashan, on 21 May 1884 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Margaret Bradley died on 3 December 1935 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69.1

Children of Margaret Bradley and Charles M. Purdy

Citations

  1. [S293] Paul Bradley PURDY (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 22 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.

Holly Beth Bradshaw1

F, #6006
Last Edited=23 Jun 2013
     Holly Beth Bradshaw married James Arthur Simonsen, son of Rev. Jay Eric Simonsen and Joan Helen Kranz, on 13 October 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church, Texas City, Galveston Co., Texas; File #:     135668.1

Citations

  1. [S1855] Ann Kurth, "Email from Ann Kurth on 02 Jan 2008," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 02 Jan 2008. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Ann Kurth on 02 Jan 2008."

Robert Thomas Brambilla

M, #8574
Last Edited=17 Feb 2021
     Robert Thomas Brambilla married Jennifer Lea Jones, daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg, on 8 June 1977 at Carver Co., Minnesota; Certificate Number:      MZ-490. Robert Thomas Brambilla and Jennifer Lea Jones were divorced on 19 May 2000 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.

Edward Thomas Branch

M, #10013, b. 11 December 1811, d. 24 September 1861
Last Edited=20 Mar 2024
     Edward Thomas Branch was born on 11 December 1811 at Richmond, Virginia.1 He married Anne Wharton Cleveland. Edward Thomas Branch died on 24 September 1861 at Liberty, Liberty Co., Texas, at age 49.1 He was buried at Branch Cemetery, Liberty, Liberty Co., Texas.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Judge Edward Thomas Branch, Memorial ID 35561680,
    Birth: 11 December 1811, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
    Death: 24 September 1861, Liberty, Liberty County, Texas, USA
    Burial: Branch Cemetery, Liberty County, Texas
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35561680/edward_thomas-branch: accessed March 20, 2024), memorial page for Judge Edward Thomas Branch (11 Dec 1811–24 Sep 1861), Find a Grave Memorial ID 35561680, citing Branch Cemetery, Liberty County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Robert "Scott" Patrick (contributor 46858998).

    Spouses
    Anne Wharton Cleveland Branch 1822–1867
    Children
    Cornelia Branch "Nellie" Branch Stone 1840–1925
    Wharton Branch 1848–1908
    Olive Branch Briggs 1849–1914
    Judith Ann "Annie" Branch Moss 1852–1887
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/37/35561680_e7ece20f-8e4b-4a7d-9531-b0221cf656ef.jpeg,.

Alonzo William Brandenburg

M, #3752
Last Edited=23 May 2022
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Frank Sklenar
4th great-grandson of Peter McGinnis
5th great-grandson of John Charles McCarthy
5th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
5th great-grandson of John Hearn
6th great-grandson of Jakub Nestaval
8th great-grandson of John Foster
9th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
10th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
12th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
15th great-grandson of William Perkins
     Alonzo William Brandenburg is the son of John Morelan Brandenburg and Kristine Rose Harn. Alonzo William Brandenburg and Alexandra Faith Simon were engaged on 8 August 2013 at Minnesota.

Child of Alonzo William Brandenburg and Alexandra Faith Simon

Gerald Jerome Brandenburg1

M, #2088, b. 13 September 1927, d. 28 January 1982
Last Edited=25 Aug 2020
     Gerald Jerome Brandenburg was born on 13 September 1927 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.2 He married Mavis Ordell Halverson on 24 February 1952 at Waseca, Waseca Co., Minnesota. Gerald Jerome Brandenburg died on 28 January 1982 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 54. He was buried at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, Section: D-59A.

Citations

  1. [S2008] Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, online ancestry.com, File Number: 1958-MN-060046 for John M. Brandenburg. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.
  2. [S1041] Lillian & Stu Thibodeau, editor, Rice Co Families-Their History, Our Heritage, page 193 (Marceline, Missouri 64658: Walsworth Publishing Co., 1982).

James Brandenburg

M, #3785
Last Edited=25 Aug 2020
     James Brandenburg is the son of Gerald Jerome Brandenburg and Mavis Ordell Halverson.

Jeri Lou Brandenburg

F, #3702
Last Edited=25 Aug 2020
     Jeri Lou Brandenburg is the daughter of Gerald Jerome Brandenburg and Mavis Ordell Halverson. Jeri Lou Brandenburg married Mark Gregory Matakis on 29 May 1976 at Rice Co., Minnesota.

John Morelan Brandenburg

M, #2653
Last Edited=25 Sep 2011
     John Morelan Brandenburg is the son of Gerald Jerome Brandenburg and Mavis Ordell Halverson. John Morelan Brandenburg married female (?) John Morelan Brandenburg and female (?) were divorced. John Morelan Brandenburg married Kristine Rose Harn, daughter of William Oscar Harn and Donna Ann McCarthy, on 16 November 1992 at Grand Marais, Cook Co., Minnesota. John Morelan Brandenburg and Kristine Rose Harn were divorced circa 2008.

Child of John Morelan Brandenburg and female (?)

Child of John Morelan Brandenburg and Kristine Rose Harn

Katelyn Brandenburg

F, #2654
Last Edited=24 Sep 2011
     Katelyn Brandenburg is the daughter of John Morelan Brandenburg and female (?)

Linda Jo Brandenburg1

F, #3640, b. 5 October 1952, d. 2 September 2012
Last Edited=25 Aug 2020
     Linda Jo Brandenburg was born on 5 October 1952 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.1 She was the daughter of Gerald Jerome Brandenburg and Mavis Ordell Halverson. Linda Jo Brandenburg married Randall James Campbell on 23 August 1975 at Rice Co., Minnesota. Linda Jo Brandenburg died on 2 September 2012 at Northfield, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 59; 2012-MN-026349. Rice County Families-Their History, Our Heritage, 1981, page 193.

Citations

  1. [S2008] Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, online ancestry.com, File Number: 1952-MN-062964. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.

Mary Brandenburg

F, #3784
Last Edited=25 Aug 2020
     Mary Brandenburg is the daughter of Gerald Jerome Brandenburg and Mavis Ordell Halverson.

Susan Marie Brandenburg

F, #3731
Last Edited=25 Aug 2020
     Susan Marie Brandenburg is the daughter of Gerald Jerome Brandenburg and Mavis Ordell Halverson.

Xander John Brandenburg

M, #6872
Last Edited=18 Feb 2013
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of Frank Sklenar
5th great-grandson of Peter McGinnis
6th great-grandson of John Charles McCarthy
6th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
6th great-grandson of John Hearn
7th great-grandson of Jakub Nestaval
9th great-grandson of John Foster
10th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
11th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
13th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
16th great-grandson of William Perkins
     Xander John Brandenburg is the son of Alonzo William Brandenburg and Alexandra Faith Simon.

Chester Hafk Brandt

M, #10636, b. 13 April 1911, d. 4 October 2001
Last Edited=24 Dec 2024
     Chester Hafk Brandt was born on 13 April 1911 at Frankfort Co., Illinois.1 He married Gladys Henrietta Stahman on 14 February 1958 at Roberts Co., South Dakota. Chester Hafk Brandt died on 4 October 2001 at Morris, Stevens Co., Minnesota, at age 90.1 He was buried at Summit Cemetery, Morris, Stevens Co., Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Chester Hafk Brandt, Memorial ID 114670135,
    Birth: 13 April 1911
    Death: 4 October 2001
    Burial: Summit Cemetery, Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114670135/chester_hafk-brandt: accessed December 24, 2024), memorial page for Chester Hafk Brandt (13 Apr 1911–4 Oct 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114670135, citing Summit Cemetery, Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Mookie (contributor 47515129).

    Spouses
    Gladys Henrietta Stahman Brandt 1914–1981
    Children
    LeRoy Chester "Butch" Brandt 1939–2020
    Mary Luanne Brandt Schroeder 1951–2017
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2014/221/114670135_1407691047.jpg,.

Lois Ferne Branson

F, #3787, b. 5 February 1916, d. 22 October 2000
Last Edited=1 Aug 2025
     Lois Ferne Branson was born on 5 February 1916 at Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.1 She married Louis George Maurer circa 1940. Lois Ferne Branson married Raymond Eugene Harn, son of Thomas Eveland Harn and Lola Fern Woods, on 1 October 1960 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.2 Lois Ferne Branson died on 22 October 2000 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 84.1 She was cremated.1 SOURCE: Barbara (Harn) Covey letter of June 1995.

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusApril 1940Peoria Heights, Peoria Co., Illinois, Record ID     2442::145386694
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/145386694:2442
Name     Lois Mauser
Respondent     Yes
Age     24
Estimated Birth Year     abt 1916
Gender     Female
Race     White
Birth Place     Illinois
Marital Status     Married
Relationship     Wife
Residence     Peoria Heights, Peoria, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940     Peoria Heights, Peoria, Illinois
Street     W Hines
House Number     219
Inferred Residence in 1935     Peoria Heights, Peoria, Illinois
Residence in 1935     Peoria Heights
Sheet Number     9A
Attended School or College     No
Highest Grade Completed     High School, 1st to 4th year
Income Other Sources     No
Neighbors     View others on page
Household Member 1     Louis Mauser (22, Head)
Household Member 2     Lois Mauser (24, Wife)
Household Members     Louis Mauser, 22, Head, Lois Mauser
Source.Title     1940 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1940
Source.Census Place     Peoria Heights, Peoria, Illinois
Source.Roll     m-t0627-00865
Source.Page     9A
Source.Enumeration District     72-33
Source.Citation     Year: 1940; Census Place: Peoria Heights, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00865; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 72-33
CensusMay 1950Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, Record ID     62308::222678521
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/222678521:62308
Name     Lois F Maurer
Age     34
Birth Date     abt 1916
Gender     Female
Race     White
Birth Place     Illinois
Marital Status     Married
Relationship     Wife
Residence Date     1950
Residence     Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Street Name     West Nebraska
House Number     219
Dwelling Number     136
Farm     No
Acres     No
Occupation Category     Keeping House
Worked Last Week     No
Seeking Work     No
Employment Status     No
Household Member 1     Louis G Maurer (32, Head)
Household Member 2     Lois F Maurer (34, Wife)
Household Member 3     Sandra L Maurer (12, Daughter)
Household Member 4     Michael L Maurer (7, Son)
Household Member 5     Suzanne E Maurer (2, Daughter)
Household Members     Louis G Maurer, 32, Head, Lois F Maurer, Sandra L Maurer, 12, Daughter, Michael L Maurer, 7, Son, Suzanne E Maurer, 2, Daughter
Source.Title     1950 United States Federal Census
Source.Part1     National Archives at Washington, DC
Source.Part2     Washington, D.C.
Source.Part3     Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950
Source.Year     1950
Source.Census Place     Peoria, Peoria, Illinois
Source.Roll     3401
Source.Page     13
Source.Enumeration District     109-106
Source.Citation     National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: 3401; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 109-106

Children of Lois Ferne Branson and Louis George Maurer

Child of Lois Ferne Branson and Raymond Eugene Harn

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Lois Ferne (Branson) Harn, Memorial ID 150708960,
    Birth: 5 February 1916, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
    Death: 22 October 2000, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
    Burial
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150708960/lois_ferne-harn: accessed July 24, 2025), memorial page for Lois Ferne Branson Harn (5 Feb 1916–22 Oct 2000), Find a Grave Memorial ID 150708960; Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown; Maintained by Shawdau (contributor 47263480).
    Parents
    Burton William Branson 1893–1971
    Rachel Jessee Branson 1891–1957
    Spouses
    Raymond E. Harn 1927–2008 (m. 1960)
    Siblings
    Hubert Lynn Branson 1918–2004
    Rex O. Branson 1919–1993
    Kirk Wilmeth Branson 1922–1980
    Children
    Suzanne Elizabeth Maurer Barnewolt 1948–2018
    Matthew Scott Maurer 1953–2021,.
  2. [S2322] In Loving Memory Raymond E. Harn, Abts Mortuary, Pekin, Illinois, http://abtsmortuary.com/printobit.aspx?MemberId=51728&MName=Raymond%20E.%20Harn, 06 Dec 2008, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Abts Mortuary, Pekin, Illinois.

Alfred C. Brashears

M, #12850, b. 1 March 1886, d. 27 January 1980
Last Edited=9 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of John Hearn
     Alfred C. Brashears was born on 1 March 1886.1 He was the son of Francis E. Brashears and Emelia Catherine Lowman. Alfred C. Brashears died on 27 January 1980 at age 93.1 He was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick Co., Maryland.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Alfred C Brashears, Memorial ID 95656331,
    Birth: 1 March 1886
    Death: 27 January 1980
    Burial: Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95656331/alfred_c-brashears: accessed February 9, 2026), memorial page for Alfred C Brashears (1 Mar 1886–27 Jan 1980), Find a Grave Memorial ID 95656331, citing Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Wildflower (contributor 47716214).
    Parents
    Francis E Brashears 1854–1914
    Emma C Lowman Brashears 1855–1946
    Spouses
    Grace Virginia Long Brashears 1875–1943
    Siblings
    Ervin W Brashears 1876–1965
    Granville Willis "Dan" Brashears 1877–1954
    Gurney Eugene Brashear 1883–1985
    Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr 1892–1978
    Viola C Brashears 1894–1912
    Children
    Ruby Katherine Brashears Ecker 1912–1994
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/237/95656331_134590583558.jpg,.

Ervin W. Brashears

M, #12847, b. December 1876, d. 8 September 1965
Last Edited=9 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of John Hearn
     Ervin W. Brashears was born in December 1876 at Frederick Co., Maryland.1 He was the son of Francis E. Brashears and Emelia Catherine Lowman. Ervin W. Brashears died on 8 September 1965 at Mount Airy, Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 88.1 He was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Ervin W Brashears, Memorial ID 103577600,
    Birth: December 1876, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    Death: 8 September 1965, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    Burial: Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103577600/ervin_w-brashears: accessed February 9, 2026), memorial page for Ervin W Brashears (Dec 1876–8 Sep 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103577600, citing Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Bob Farmer (contributor 47968571).
    Parents
    Francis E Brashears 1854–1914
    Emma C Lowman Brashears 1855–1946
    Spouses
    Birdie Gess Aldridge Brashears 1880–1969
    Siblings
    Granville Willis "Dan" Brashears 1877–1954
    Gurney Eugene Brashear 1883–1985
    Alfred C Brashears 1886–1980
    Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr 1892–1978
    Viola C Brashears 1894–1912
    Children
    Albert Arnold "Pete" Brashears 1902–1978
    Mary Catherine Brashears Gue 1907–1991
    Wilbur Merton Brashears 1909–2004
    Alton R. Brashears 1916–2005
    Lester Lev Brashears 1918–1995
    Sadie Marguerite Brashears Lookingbill 1922–1965
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/58/103577600_136211385021.jpg,.

Francis E. Brashears

M, #12846, b. 21 June 1854, d. 6 June 1914
Last Edited=9 Feb 2026
     Francis E. Brashears was born on 21 June 1854 at Mount Airy, Carroll Co., Maryland.1 He married Emelia Catherine Lowman, daughter of John Wesley Lowman and Sidney Ann Gosnell, on 28 October 1875 at Frederick Co., Maryland. Francis E. Brashears died on 6 June 1914 at Mount Airy, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 59.1 He was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick Co., Maryland.1

Children of Francis E. Brashears and Emelia Catherine Lowman

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Francis E Brashears, Memorial ID 95656333,
    Birth: 21 June 1854
    Death: 6 June 1914
    Burial: Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95656333/francis_e-brashears: accessed February 9, 2026), memorial page for Francis E Brashears (21 Jun 1854–6 Jun 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 95656333, citing Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Wildflower (contributor 47716214).
    Parents
    Cornelius Brashear 1815–1901
    Catherine A "Kitty" Brashear Brashear 1818–1884
    Spouses
    Emma C Lowman Brashears 1855–1946
    Siblings
    Sarah Ellen "Sallie" Brashears Cross 1845–1884
    Thomas E. Brashear 1845–1920
    Mary Ann Brashears Donaldson 1848–1925
    Rachel Tabitha Brashears Hood 1851–1926
    Cornelius Osborne Brashear Jr 1858–1896
    Children
    Ervin W Brashears 1876–1965
    Granville Willis "Dan" Brashears 1877–1954
    Gurney Eugene Brashear 1883–1985
    Alfred C Brashears 1886–1980
    Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr 1892–1978
    Viola C Brashears 1894–1912
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/237/95656333_134590612442.jpg,.

Granville Willis Brashears

M, #12849, b. 15 February 1877, d. 15 December 1954
Last Edited=9 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of John Hearn
     Granville Willis Brashears also went by the name of Dan. He was born on 15 February 1877.1 He was the son of Francis E. Brashears and Emelia Catherine Lowman. Granville Willis Brashears died on 15 December 1954 at age 77.1 He was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick Co., Maryland.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Granville Willis “Dan” Brashears, Memorial ID 95656335,
    Birth: 15 February 1877
    Death: 15 December 1954
    Burial: Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95656335/granville_willis-brashears: accessed February 9, 2026), memorial page for Granville Willis “Dan” Brashears (15 Feb 1877–15 Dec 1954), Find a Grave Memorial ID 95656335, citing Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Wildflower (contributor 47716214).
    Parents
    Francis E Brashears 1854–1914
    Emma C Lowman Brashears 1855–1946
    Siblings
    Ervin W Brashears 1876–1965
    Gurney Eugene Brashear 1883–1985
    Alfred C Brashears 1886–1980
    Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr 1892–1978
    Viola C Brashears 1894–1912
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/237/95656335_134590620100.jpg,.

Gurney Eugene Brashears

M, #12848, b. 27 January 1883, d. June 1985
Last Edited=9 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of John Hearn
     Gurney Eugene Brashears was born on 27 January 1883.1 He was the son of Francis E. Brashears and Emelia Catherine Lowman. Gurney Eugene Brashears died in June 1985 at Monrovia, Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 102.1 He was buried at Bush Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Monrovia, Frederick Co., Maryland.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Gurney Eugene Brashear, Memorial ID 13283896,
    Birth: 27 January 1883, USA
    Death: June 1985, Monrovia, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    Burial: Bush Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Monrovia, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13283896/gurney_eugene-brashear: accessed February 9, 2026), memorial page for Gurney Eugene Brashear (27 Jan 1883–Jun 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 13283896, citing Bush Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Monrovia, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by J. C. Clark (contributor 47094715).
    Parents
    Francis E Brashears 1854–1914
    Emma C Lowman Brashears 1855–1946
    Spouses
    Mary M Rigler Brashears 1883–1918
    Ada Lenora Main Brashear 1890–1962
    Siblings
    Ervin W Brashears 1876–1965
    Granville Willis "Dan" Brashears 1877–1954
    Alfred C Brashears 1886–1980
    Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr 1892–1978
    Viola C Brashears 1894–1912
    Children
    Edna Pearl Brashear King 1909–2011
    George Emory Brashear Sr 1911–1997
    Ralph Eugene Brashear Sr 1913–2007
    Ruth Naomi Brashear Ganey 1921–2000
    John William Brashear 1923–1995
    Paul Albert "Tiny" Brashear 1926–2005
    Cornelius Monroe Brashear Sr 1929–1990
    Barbara Rebecca Brashear Brunner 1931–2003
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2007/143/13283896_118004167155.jpg,.

Jesse Herbert Brashears

M, #12851, b. March 1892, d. 24 April 1978
Last Edited=9 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of John Hearn
     Jesse Herbert Brashears was born in March 1892 at Harrisville, Carroll Co., Maryland.1 He was the son of Francis E. Brashears and Emelia Catherine Lowman. Jesse Herbert Brashears died on 24 April 1978 at Mount Pleasant, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 86.1 He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg, Carroll Co., Maryland.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr., Memorial ID 174118482,
    Birth: March 1892, Harrisville, Carroll County, Maryland, USA
    Death: 24 April 1978, Mount Pleasant, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    Burial: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg, Carroll County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174118482/jesse_herbert-brashears: accessed February 9, 2026), memorial page for Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr. (Mar 1892–24 Apr 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 174118482, citing Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg, Carroll County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Bob Farmer (contributor 47968571).
    Parents
    Francis E Brashears 1854–1914
    Emma C Lowman Brashears 1855–1946
    Spouses
    Mary Margaret Lang Shankle 1895–1996 (m. 1913)
    Lenora Irene Keeney Brashears 1907–1964 (m. 1927)
    Siblings
    Ervin W Brashears 1876–1965
    Granville Willis "Dan" Brashears 1877–1954
    Gurney Eugene Brashear 1883–1985
    Alfred C Brashears 1886–1980
    Viola C Brashears 1894–1912
    Children
    Herbert Roscoe Brashears 1914–1934
    Viola Erma Brashears Grabill 1917–1959
    Jessie Mary Brashears Oden 1923–2023
    Jesse Herbert "Cigar" Brashears Jr 1928–2016
    Bernard Thomas "Bernie" Brashears Sr 1931–2013
    Stanley Eugene Brashears 1932–1968
    Martin Luther Brashears 1935–1992
    Robert William Brashears 1939–1990
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2022/268/174118482_43b3be2e-336a-4877-a7ad-eb9fae4ef449.jpeg,.

Viola C. Brashears

F, #12852, b. 5 March 1894, d. 19 March 1912
Last Edited=9 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of John Hearn
     Viola C. Brashears was born on 5 March 1894.1 She was the daughter of Francis E. Brashears and Emelia Catherine Lowman. Viola C. Brashears died on 19 March 1912 at age 18.1 She was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick Co., Maryland.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Viola C Brashears, Memorial ID 94632358,
    Birth: 5 March 1894
    Death: 19 March 1912
    Burial: Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94632358/viola_c-brashears: accessed February 9, 2026), memorial page for Viola C Brashears (5 Mar 1894–19 Mar 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94632358, citing Prospect Cemetery, Mount Airy, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Wildflower (contributor 47716214).
    Parents
    Francis E Brashears 1854–1914
    Emma C Lowman Brashears 1855–1946
    Siblings
    Ervin W Brashears 1876–1965
    Granville Willis "Dan" Brashears 1877–1954
    Gurney Eugene Brashear 1883–1985
    Alfred C Brashears 1886–1980
    Jesse Herbert Brashears Sr 1892–1978
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/237/94632358_134590658827.jpg,.

Aase Bratsburg

F, #10632, b. 8 March 1927, d. 28 June 2009
Last Edited=23 Dec 2024
     Aase Bratsburg was born on 8 March 1927 at Tromoy, Agder Co., Norway. She married Charles Edward Sax, son of Stephen Edward Sax and May Perkins, on 10 October 1952 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. Aase Bratsburg married C. Dennis Hotchker on 16 January 1982 at King Co., Washington. Aase Bratsburg died on 28 June 2009 at age 82.

Margaret C. Braun

F, #10929, b. circa 1868, d. 25 April 1912
Last Edited=21 Feb 2025
     Margaret C. Braun was born circa 1868. She married Emory Grant Harn, son of George Washington Harn and Catherine Molesworth. Margaret C. Braun died on 25 April 1912 at Mount Airy, Frederick Co., Maryland.

Virginia Rose Braun

F, #9517
Last Edited=30 Nov 2022
     Virginia Rose Braun married Wilson Carnahan Dickson Jr.

Child of Virginia Rose Braun and Wilson Carnahan Dickson Jr.

Mary Viola Bray

F, #12514, b. 10 October 1900, d. 31 July 1989
Last Edited=31 Dec 2025
     Mary Viola Bray was born on 10 October 1900 at Rocky Ford, Otero Co., Colorado.1 She married Harvey Clinton Luchau, son of William Fredrick Luchau and Ethel Fanny Noel. Mary Viola Bray died on 31 July 1989 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 88.1 She was buried on 7 August 1989 at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Viola (Bray) Luchau, Memorial ID 100637503,
    Birth: 10 October 1900, Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, USA
    Death: 31 July 1989, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100637503/mary_viola-luchau: accessed December 31, 2025), memorial page for Mary Viola Bray Luchau (10 Oct 1900–31 Jul 1989), Find a Grave Memorial ID 100637503, citing Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Richard Lybrook (contributor 47378025).
    Parents
    Oliver Marion Bray 1875–1940
    Spouses
    CCM Harvey C. Luchau 1901–1973
    Siblings
    Joseph Frank Bray 1903–1959
    Florence Love Bray 1904–1918
    Alice Evelyn Bray Emmons 1907–1931
    Chester Floy Bray 1908–1917
    Orval Leonard Bray 1916–1981
    Children
    Dorothy Evelyn Winburn Miller 1926–1987
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/226/100637503_833ee12f-7007-4cdf-940c-a0a79d73a5c2.jpeg,.

Ben Bredemeier1

M, #6951
Last Edited=20 Oct 2013
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
10th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
12th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Ben Bredemeier is the son of Thomas K. Bredemeier and Penny Preeshl.1 Ben Bredemeier married Jenny (?)1

Child of Ben Bredemeier and Jenny (?)

Citations

  1. [S2165] Roland Joseph Preeshl, The Beacon News - A Chicago Sun-Times Publication, www.ancestry.com, 19 Mar 2010, n/a. Hereinafter cited as The Beacon News.

Emily Bredemeier1

F, #6953
Last Edited=20 Oct 2013
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
11th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
13th great-granddaughter of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Emily Bredemeier is the daughter of Ben Bredemeier and Jenny (?)1

Citations

  1. [S2165] Roland Joseph Preeshl, The Beacon News - A Chicago Sun-Times Publication, www.ancestry.com, 19 Mar 2010, n/a. Hereinafter cited as The Beacon News.