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  1. James Marion Parker: Birth: 18 MAR 1844 in Fulton Co., Illinois. Death: 14 JAN 1923 in Burrton, Harvey Co., Kansas

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Sources
1. Title:   Branson name history; (pgd0055)
Author:   D. T. Davis.
2. Title:   1850 Census, Westchester, Porter Co., Indiana
3. Title:   Letter to Aunt Alta reference Parkers in La Porte Ind.
Author:   Jane H. Blachly
4. Title:   Parker, Branson, dates, children, etc (pgd0070-0072)
5. Title:   2172283.ged
6. Title:   Letter Parkers & Fosters, Fulton Co. Illinois details
Author:   Betty Gibboney

Notes
a. Note:   [2172283.ged]
  Branson was on the 1850 census, but was absence on the 1860 census. The cemetery he is buried at (Eight Square Cemetery) is located half way between Michigan City and Westville, both in LaPorte county. In 1959 the stones were there near John Storm, his wife, John Wolford, and Andrew J. Thompson. Branson's stone was gone in 1975, but the other stones were still there.
  The 1850 census (name listed as Brunson Parker) indicates his value of real estate to be $500.
 Household = Branson, 30, farmer, Ohio; Ann, 24, Ohio; James M., 7, Illinois; Joshua M., 4, Indiana; Winifield (William W)., 2, Indiana; Edward Haymond, 19, Laborer, Indiana. James attended school within the year. The census had Winifield listed, but, it must by William w, the age and birthplace match.
  The name Branson seems to indicate a contact with the Swedish nation, rather than the Danish. If the first part of that name is spelled Bran it shows a Celtic origin for the Bran of the old Celtic language means Hill. If would indicate Gallic origin if spelled Bryn or Bryan. If spelled Bron it would be Armovic. The Welsh spell it Bran, Bryn, or Bron. They are suppose to be descendants of King Bran or Branins as the Roman called him. (Comments of D. T. Davis).
  Deed Record Book G Porter Co., Indiana Aug., 1852 to Dec, 1853
  P. 42-43
 Samuel Cammack & Hannah Cammack his wife & Nathan H. Cammack & Priscilla wife of Co. Of Wayne State of Indiana in consideration of $300 to them paid by Branson D. Parker of Porter Co. State of Indiana convey to Branson D. Parker, his heirs & assigns following real estate Porter Co., 5 � of NW � of Sec. No I on twp 36N of range 5 west in district of Lands subject to sale at La Porte, Indiana containing 80 acres together with all privileges to appurtenances, Aug. 14, 1852. Edward Robert, Notary Public St. Of Indiana Wayne County Recorded Sept. 11, 1852
  Branson D. Parker Book J Deeds Porter Co., Indiana
 P. 120 Branson D. Parker & wife Ann Parker warrant to John Reach (or Reack) of La Porte Co., Ind, Co. Of Porter Co. SE � of SE � of sec 25, twp 37N Range 5W for sum of $300. July 9, 1856 Personally appeared Branson D. Parker & Ann Parker. A. Williams J. P Recorded La Porte July 9, 1856
  Nov. 15, 1855 Branson D. Parker sold some land to Cincinnati & Chicago RR through Morrison and Hugh White as trustee 1st part-2nd part. Branson D. Parker of Co. La Porte.
 Book J page 222.
 (special note: too dim to Xerox-fine handwriting- he was selling off land by Jane Blachly)
  Porter County, Indian Courthouse - Valparaiso, Probate Order Book A January, 1853 to May, 1868
 Estate of Branson D. Parker
 P. 146 #149, William Brayton Administrator, June 2, 1857 Court
 p. 183 Inventory personal
 p. 210 additional 91 cords of wood for private sale.
 p. 232 June 3, 1860 court adjoins - heard report
 p 264 Wm Brayton, Adm. appears
 p. 274 Jan. 4, 1861 to pay
 p. 173 #34 estate Branson D. Parker, now comes William Brayton, administratorr - petitions court to settle estate as insolvent. to be settled as such.
 p. 222 Aug 3 term 1859
 Now comes Clerk of this court and reports $608.94 paid to him by Wm. Brayton, Adm. to pay first preferred claims against estate and to pay remainder of said money pro rata against estate.


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