Tuesday, February 23, 2010

* Valentine Braswell & Elizabeth Davenport


1793 - January 17, Isaac Davenport of Newberry County to John Griffin of same, for L47 sterling, 116 acres, part of tract granted to said Isaac Davenport 5 May 1773 adj said Isaac Davenport, William Davenport, Jesse Kerby, John Newton, Isaac Davenport {Seal}, Elizabeth Davenport (mark) {Seal}, Wit: Charles Griffin, Susannah Davenport (mark), Elisabeth Davenport (mark). Proved by the oath of Charles Griffin 19 May 1794 before Mercer Babb, JP Recorded 21 June 1794. (B 812-814)

1795
- October 20, Valentine Braswell & Reason Davis witnessed the will of George Sparks in Newberry Co., SC. Mentioned in the will, underage son Reuben Sparks, sister Rachel Bicknell & friend George Powell. Proved March 2nd, 1796. Test. Fred. Nance. C.C (Will Book "A" Page 355)

1796 - March 16, James Barrett of Newberry Co., SC to William Shaw of same for 5 pounds sterling, 35 acres on waters of Beaverdam Creek, James Barrett (seal) and Elizabeth Barrett (Mark) (Seal). Wit: Abel Pearson, Volentine Braswell. (DB 2, 192-193)

1796 - March 26, David Downs of Newberry County to William Shaw of same for 15(?) shillings 30 acres on waters of Beaver Dam Creek. David (X) Downs, Sarah (X) Downs. Witnesses: Abel Pearson, Valentine Braswell. Proved by the affirmation of Abel Pearson 3 December 1796 before Elisha Ford, J.P. Recorded 4 January 1797. (D2 191-193)

1797 – January 6, John Thomas of Newberry County for 24 pounds South Carolina money to Moses Kelly of same, tract on waters of Indian Creek, 50 acres granted to Jonathan Taylor for 200 acres bequeathed by the will of Jonathan Taylor to John Thomas. John Thomas (seal) Martha (X) Thomas. Witnesses: William Burton, Junr., Valentine Braswell, Abel Pearson. Martha (X) Thomas, wife of John Thomas, relinquished her dower 14 January 1797 before J. R. Brown, JNC. Recorded 14 July 1797 by the affirmation of Valentine Braswell before Elisha Ford, J.P. Recorded 15 March 1798., (DB 2, 341-342)

1800 – January 28. Joseph Stuart, Sen’r, of Newberry County to Joseph Stuart, Jr., for 100 dollars, 50 acres on waters of Little River, part of 300 acres granted to Isaac Davenport, 5 May 1773, adjacent Joseph Stuart, Senr, Thomas Peterson, Valentine Braswell. Joseph (X) Stuart, Senr. (seal). Witnesses: Willis Plunket, John Stuart. Mary (X) Stuart, wife of Joseph Stuart, Senr., relinquished dower 28 January 1800 before J. R. Brown, JQU. Proved by the oath of John Stewart 28 January 1800 before Fred Nance, J.P. Recorded 6 April 1800 (Newberry County D 503-504)

1800 - Newberry Co., SC US Census: Volentine Brazil 1 male 45 & up, 1 male 16-25, 1 male under 10, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 10-15, 1 female under 10.

1802 – August 2 - Probate: Estate of Isaac Davenport [Sr.], late of Newberry County, Decd. Letters of Administration granted to Elizabeth Davenport, bonded for [?] by David Davenport and Joseph Gilbert. (Newberry County, SC, Wills, C:442)

1802 – September 22 - Probate: Estate of Isaac Davenport [Sr.], late of Newberry County, Decd. An account of the Public Sale of the Estate was sworn to and filed by Elizabeth Davenport, administrix. Buyers included Elizabeth Davenport, William Davenport, Ruthy Davenport, James Davenport, and David Davenport. (Newberry County, SC, Wills, C:446)

1804 – March the 25th 1804 Received of Elizabeth Davenport five pounds and five shillings and six pence part of my legesee Received by one Valentine Braswell (KBD)

1805 – Received March the 12th Day 1805 of Elizabeth Davenport Administrator 34$ 62 cents 5 mills in full I Say Rec’d By Me Valentine Braswell, Elizabeth her mark O Braswell (KBD)

1806 - April 1, William Jenkins of Newberry District for $400 to Henry Kesler of same, tract on waters of the beaverdam of Saluda 179 1/8 acres partly the same land granted and conveyed by Isaac Cook of Laurens County to said William Jenkins 15 July 1799 and recorded in Newberry District Book E, page 45. . . dated 1 April 1806. William Jenkins (seal). Wit. Young J. Harrington, Valentine Braswell. Mary Jenkins, wife of William Jenkins relinquished dower 2 April 1806. (Newberry Co., SC, deed abstracts, Deed Books E-H, by Brent Holcomb)

1810 - Greenville Co., SC US Census: Vol Braswell 1 male 26-44, 1 male 10-15, 4 males under 10, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 10-15, 1 female under 10.

1812 – War of, Nash’s Regiment SC Volunteers, Pvt. Valentine Braswell (Brasswell & Broswell) (ancestry.com)

1813 – South Carolina, Newberry District. To the Honorable Abraham Nott, Esquire one of the Associate Judges of said State, the Petition of Ning Mullican and Susan, his wife, Valentine Braswell and Elizabeth, his wife, and others humbly sheweth that Isaac Davenport departed this life intestate being in his lifetime and at his death seized and possessed in fee simple of a certain tract of land containing 347 acres (more or less) in Newberry District on Little River adjoining lands of Jacob Crosswhite, James Thomas, Charles Scott, John Stewart and others, leaving a widow Elizabeth and children as follows, viz. Ephraim Davenport, Anne who intermarried with Moses Gibson, Susan who intermarried with Ning Mullican, Elizabeth who intermarried with Valentine Braswell, Rhuga who intermarried with Joseph Gilbert, Keziah who intermarried with Caleb Gilbert, David Davenport & Rhutha (Ruth) Davenport and two grandsons the children of Rebecca and William Stephens, decd, viz. James and Isaac (both minors under 14) your petitioners therefore pray your Honor to grant them a writ of partition of the remaining part of said tract of land after the widow Elizabeth Davenport aforesaid shall have been allowed her writ of admeasurement of dower between the children and the said James and Isaac Stephens, the grandchildren of said Isaac Davenport, Your petitioners further pray that a guardian may be appointed for the said James and Isaac Stephens. Caldwell pro. Pct. (Folder A-13. Some Early Common Pleas Records from Newberry District)

1813 - March 4, Summons dated the fourth Monday in March 1813: Plat of a tract in Pendleton District on waters of Huricane Creek, a branch of Big Saluda divided in two equal parts, one allotted to Elizabeth Brazwell and the other to James and Isaac Stephens dated 10 May 1814 by Marmaduke Coate D.S. Adjacent land owners Henry Green, William Ferrell, Benjamin Clardy


1813 - ELIZABETH DAVENPORT - EPHRAIM DAVENPORT, Admin.
C.A. 26 Oct 1813 by CALEB GILBERT
A.B. 3 Nov 1813 $500.00 EPHRAIM DAVENPORT, CALEB GIBERT, GEO. GIBSON
W.A. 3 Nov 1813 John Stewart, John Plunkett, Wm. Plunkett, Charles Scott Thos. Peterson, Sr.

Order of Sale 3 Nov 1813 Sale to be held 19 Nov 1813

App. 5 Nov 1813 - Furniture, kitchenware, books, animals

Sale – 19 Nov 1813
Dan. Stewart, John Stewart, Moses Gibson, Geo. Gibson, Caleb Gilbert,
Henry Coate, Ephraim Davenport, Ruthy Davenport, Thos. Peterson,
Tythe Lewis, John Cleland, Andrew Toland, Francis Higgins, Thos. Reeder,
James Murdock, Willis Davenport, Jos. Reagin, Dan Scott, Thos. Waters,
Jacob Crosswhite, John West, Andrew Maxwell, James Stephens, John Thomas Gilbert

Paid by Estate.

Ker. Boyce; Poor Tax, 1813
Sam Lindsey, OND, 1813-14
John Maxwell, smithwork, 1813
James Gibson, coffin for dec.

Receipts

9 Apr 1815, Rec. $20.86, my part in full of estate, signed Ning X Mullican & Susanna X Mullican

Returns 1815
-Amount estate due DAVID DAVENPORT minus his ½ payment For attorney fees for division of land - $11.07 ½
-The minors of Wm. & Rebecca Stephens, dec., minus fees for division Of land - $11.07
-Jos. Gilbert due $21.23. Not minus share due for division of land
-Gross amount for each of the above shares - $21.58

1816, 1817, 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823; no changes on returns

Settlement 20 Nov 1826
Due DAVID DAVENPORT and children of Wm. Stephens
DAVID DAVENPORT rec. $11.07 minus OND fees; no interest added
Because he was of age. Children of WM. STEPHENS rec. $11.07
minus OND fees plus 7 years interest.
(Box 6, Page 1 Newberry County, SC – Estates)


1814 - March 26, Petition made by Levi Longshore, William Plunkett and John Plunkett, 26 March 1814. Tract in Newberry District divided in seven equal parts and the tract in Pendleton District divided in two equal parts. Plat of tract in Newberry District of 350 acres, divided into seven parts. Adjacent land owners Charles Scott, Andrew Towling, John Stewart, John Riley, James Thomas.

1814 - Ning Mullican & others vs. Ephraim Davenport, Moses Gibson & Anna his wife Isaac Davenport died intestate with 340 acre. He was survived by a widow Elizabeth Davenport and the following children: Ephraim Davenport, Anna wife of Moses Gibson, Susan wife of Ning Mullican, Elizabeth the wife of Valentine Braswale, Rhuga the wife of Joseph Gilbert, Keziah the wife of Caleb Gilbert, David Davenport, Ruth Davenport and two grandsons, the children of Rebecca and William StephensJames Stephens and Isaac Stephens - both minors under 14. Plat included. (Box 1, Folder A-13) Common Pleas Court, Newberry County. Full complete records can be obtained from the South Carolina Department of Archives, listed under Newberry County — Mixed Provenance).

1817 - October 20, Jacob Burton, Sr. to Voluntine Brazwell, both of Madison Co., for $300, tract in Madison Co. on waters of Hubbards Creek, 114 acres, beg. post oak, S11W 6 ch. 50 links to pine cor., S78E 52 ch. 50 links to poplar cor., N13E 37 ch. 50 links to red oak cor., S72W 61 ch. 50 links to beg., adj. said Jacob Burton, Thomas Forester & others. (signed) Jacob Burton. Wit: James Sewell, Isaac Sewell. Proved by Isaac Sewell 6 May 1818, John Cleghorn, J.P. Rec. 8 Jul 1818. (Madison Co., GA DB BDE Pg 53)

1818 - February 19, Jacob Burton, Sr. to William Simmons, both of Madison Co., for $700, tract in Madison Co. on Hubbard’s Creek, 250 acres, beg. red oak, S15W to red oak on Brazwell’s line, to pine, to white oak on the Still House creek, to dogwood on Sewell’s line, to pine, to beg., part of a survey Fnce (?) Gideon, from Gideon to Jacob Burton, from Burton to William Simmons. (signed) Jacob Burton. Wit: Valentine Brazwell, William Miller. Proved by Valentine Brazwell 15 Jun 1819, John Cleghorn, J.P. Rec. 1 Dec 1819. (Ibid Pg 155)

1818 - July 15, James Kile to Charles Polk, both of Madison Co., Ga., for $50, tract he now lives on in Madison Co. on the headwaters of the Little Furnace Creek, beg. post oak cor. neare a small glade on said Kile’s own line, N10E with said line to post oak cor. neare a little old field, through said field S80E to pine cor. 20 ch. on the road which is fell down, S55E to pine cor. on said Kile’s line, strate line to big pine neare the side of the branch, which pine is a cor., strate line to beg., 50 acres. (signed) Jas. Kile. Wit: Valentine Brazwell, Littleberry (x) Shields. Proved by Littleberry (x) Shields 5 Oct 1815, John Claghorn, J.P. Rec. 23 May 1822. (Ibid Pg 254)

1818 - August 19, Lucrecy Braswell & George Forrester married in Madison County.

1818 - December 27, David Braswell & Polly Forrester married in Madison County.

1819 - March 16, Valentine Braswell to William Simmons, both of Madison Co., for $300, tract in Madison Co. on waters of Hubards Creek, 114 acres, S13W 6 ch. 50 links to pine cor., S78E 52 ch. 50 links to poplar cor., N13E 37 ch. 50 links to red oak cor., S17W 51 ch. 50 links to beg., adj. said William Simmons, Thomas Forester and others. Valentine (signed) Brazwell. Wit: Burrell Orr, Charles Polk, J.P. Rec. 19 Mar 1819. (Ibid Pg 122)

1820 - September 2, William Simmons in his Madison County, Georgia will mentions land he bought from Valentine Braswell. (Pg 13)

1820 - Madison Co., GA US Census: Valentine Brazwell 1 male 45 & up, 1 female 26-45, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 10-16, 2 females 10-16, 2 females under 10.

1822 - June 15, Thomas Forester to Alfred Carruth, both of Madison Co., for $200, tract in Madison Co. (but in the county of Franklin at time of survey) on waters of Hubbard’s Creek, 125 acres, being one half of a 250 acre tract orig. granted to Abednego Robertson 12 Nov 1800, beg. pine cor., N44W 56 ch. to post oak, S13W to sassafras, a conditional cor., strate line to beg. (signed) Thomas (x) Forester. Wit: Valentine Brazwell, Joel Freeman, J.P. Rec. 16 Jul 1822. (Ibid Pg 261)

1822 - July 25, Wesley Braswell & Polly New married in Madison County.

1823 - December 11, William Braswell & Hepzibeth Martin married in Madison County.

1826 - March 16, Derrell Braswell & Mary Porterfield married in Newton County.

1830 - Walton Co., GA US Census: Valentine Braswell 1 male 50-60, 1 female 50-60, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 10-15, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 5-10,

1830 - November 11, Matilda Braswell & Frederick Moore married in Walton County.

1834 – Legal Notice Walton County, GA Clerks Office of the Inferior Court Valentine Braswell tolls before Duncan D. Campbell J.P. a horse/mule/pony, etc. (animal description omitted here) signed J. P. Lucas CIC (Baldwin County, GA Newspaper Clippings (Union Recorder) Vol II 1834-1836)

1841 - January 7, Ephraim L. Braswell & Dollie Moon married in Walton County.

1841 - May 21, William W Braswell & Rebecca M Brown married in Walton County.

Marriage information has been found for:

Isaac D. Braswell & Catherine McKinnon on son's death certificate.

Jonathan Braswell & 2nd wife Martha Bean Reid

But not for

Jonathan Braswell & 1st wife Jane Logan

Susanna Braswell & Samuel Oliver.


Documented Corrections Solicited


Thursday, February 11, 2010

* William Brazill, Richland Co., SC 1839



1839
- July 24, William Brazill. Inventory by Joel Martin, Joshua Hammond, John A. Russell. (History of Richland County Page 401)

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

* Alfred P. Braswell, Laurens Co., GA 1859



In the name of God Amen, I Alfred P. Braswell being very infirm as to bodily health, deem it necessary and right as respects myself and my family, (that) I should make a disposition of the propert(y) with (w)hich a kind providence has blessed [page torn] I [page torn] make this my last Will and TestA(ament) [page torn] and annulling all [page torn] circumstances in life.

Item Second, I direct that my executors mentioned do proceed to sell lot of land number in the eighteenth district and such other property as can be best spared sufficient to raise money enough to satisfy and pay all my just debts without delay.

Item Third_I give and [illegible] to my beloved wife Mary Ann Jutson_all the balance of any property both real and personal of every kind during her natural life or widowhood, if my wife the said Mary Ann Jutson_should marry during her life, then all the property given to her by me is to be sold and the proceeds thereof equally divided between my children, and my wife to have an equal share with my children.

Item Fourth I constitute and point my beloved wife Mary Ann Jutson_my Executrix and my worth friend William H. Darsey Executor to this my last Will and testament, this July the 19' 1859 AP Braswell

Signed sealed declared and published by AP Braswell as his last Will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testator and each other this July the 19' 1859

Benj W Darsey
Robert A Darsey
David J Darsey

(Laurens County, Georgia Will Book II)


Monday, February 1, 2010

* Robert Braswell & Mrs. Sarah Taylor



1809
- August 4, Militia Officers, Camden Co., Ensign: Robert Braswell, (found in The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford April 1963 issue - p. 488)

1813 - State of Georgia}
Camden County} On a Warrant dated Octr. 4th 1813 I have admeasured and laid out unto Robert Braswell a Tract containing Eighty Acres Situate on the Sand hills between big & Littel Satillas and hath Such form and marks buttings & boundings as the above plat represents. Certified by me this 5th day of Oct. 1813 Tho Theoss. (?) Woods S.C.C

1819 – Georgia, Camden County, Warrant dated October 4th 1819 surveyed October 10th 1819 for Rob. Brazill who resides in this county a tract of Land containing One hundred and twenty five acres beginning at a pine and running N 62 E. 28 chains to a pine Gc (?) which survey is represented and delineated by the natural and Artificial marks as represented in the above plat Certified by Tho E. Hurdel D.S.
Laban Taylor}
John Taylor} C.C.
advertised (?) October 15th 1819

1820 - St. Mary's, Camden, Georgia US Census: Robert Brasell 1 M 16-18, 1 F under 10, 1 F 45 & up.

NOTE: The female under 10 is probably a mistake. Robert's son Wiley is most likely the male 16-18. Robert seems to have been omitted and probably should have been marked in the 45 & up column, making his birth prior to 1775.


1823 – Georgia, Camden County, Warrant dated 7th July 1823 and surveyed the 8th July 1823 for Robt Brazill who resides in this County a tract of land containing Three hundred and sixty one acres Beginning at a pine and running S 62 N Seventeen chains to a pine xc. which land is represented by the natural and artificial marks - - represented by the above plat Certified by Thos E Ha---- D.C. Henry Beal} Stephen Grey} C.C.
advertised 9th July 1823

1826 - August 7, Sarah Brazell & Laban Taylor were appointed Admrs. of Robert Brazell deceased, and bond was fixed at $7000.00 (Page 92, Oct. 1961 issue of The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford)

1827 - February 7, Mrs. Sarah Brazell declined serving as Admx. of Robert Brazell estate. Laban Taylor was allowed to serve as Admr. by himself. (Found in The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford)

1829 - Jan. 6, 1829. Laban Taylor, Admr. of Robert Brazell, applied for a division of the estate. Joseph Hull, C. Wright, David Brown were named Com's to divide same. (page 94, Oct. 1961 issued of The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford)

1829 - June 1, 1829. The return of the Com'rs appointed to divide the Robert Brazell estate was received and adopted. Return recorded, showing estate was divided into two parts and lot #1 was drawn by Mrs. Sarah Brazell, the widow, and lot #2 by Wiley Brazell. The division was of slaves and cattle, each share valued at $2331.18. (page 94, Oct. 1961 issue of The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford)

1830 - US Census Camden Co., GA. Sarah Brazel 1 M 15-20, 1 M 30-40, 1 F 50-60.

NOTE: The above census page is incorrectly indexed in Campbell Co., GA at ancestry.com
. On the side of the page it clearly says White Oak & Red Capps Settlements which are located in Camden County.

1830 - January 5, Laban Taylor and Ann McNish, Admrs. of Robert Brazell, were granted more time in which to file their return. (Found in The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford)

1831 - January 4, Thomas Tucker - Sarah Brazell Marriage Contrct dated January 4, 1831 in contemplation of marriage. He agreed that her property shall be kept separate from his and at her death same shall become the property of her son Labon Taylor & John L. Taylor. Property consists of eleven slaves and other items Colonial Conveyances Book CC, L/483 (page 403, The Genealogical Magazine (widow of ROBERT) - Found in The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford 1831 - July 1961 issue - Camden Co. Marriage Bonds)

1832 – June 5, Labon Taylor was appointed guardian of Wiley Brazell, a person of unsound mind; Mrs. Sarah Tucker, the present guardian consents (page 96, Oct 1961 issue of The Georgia Genealogical Magazine)

1832 - Aug. 6, 1832. Labon Taylor, Admr. of Robert Brazell estate was dismissed. (Found in The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford)

1832Laban Taylor, Guardian of Wiley Brazell, minor of Robert Brazel, dec’d. Guardians bond dtd Dec. 19, 1832 with David Hall & George Morrison as sureties. Witnesses: Elva Riberow, Thomas Hall (Note: This bond erroneously recorded in Deed records) (page 145, Deed Book M, Camden County, GA) page 2190, 1969 issue The Genealogical Genealogical Magazine)

1833 – June 3, Labon Taylor, Adm. of Robert Brazell estate was dismissed. (page 97, Oct. 1961 issue of The Georgia Geneaogical Magazine)

1842 – January 5, J. T. Goodhead, security for Sarah Taylor, Admr. of Labon Taylor estate applied to be released as her bondsman also from her bond as guardian of Wiley Brazel, an idiot. It appearing to the Court that she is “wholly incapable” of managing the estate of the said idiot she was removed as guardian and Robert P. Burton was appointed in her stead. (Oct. 1961 issue of The Georgia Genealogical Magazine)

1842 – Minutes, January 16, 1843, Justices Clark, Burton, Patterson, Smith presiding. Sarah Taylor, guardian of her minor children. Wm. Lemuel, Jeremiah, Lavinia, Margaret Ann, Jane, Lewis Lynch Taylor; appointed their Nat. Guardian.

John L. Taylor, one of the heirs of Wiley Brazel, petitions the Court for a division of the Brazel estate: “and it appearing to the Court that the heirs of Labon Taylor, deceased, are co-heirs of Brazel through Sarah Taylor the widow and natural guardian of the minor children of Laban Taylor she consenting”, therefore Robt. Lang, Wilson Oden, Henry T. Wilkens, Joseph J. Crews and George B. Fleming were named com’rs to make the division, Mrs. Sarah Taylor was directed to give bond in sum of $3500.00 sd natural guardian of her said children. The other heirs, viz. David Tanner in right of his wife Sarah, Robert Taylor and William Taylor, being of legal age. (pages 105 & 106 Oct. 1961 issue The Georgia Genealogical Magazine)

Wiley Brazell died unmarried and his estate was shared by Mrs. Sarah Brazell's two sons John L. Taylor & Laban Taylor and their heirs. (Found in The Georgia Genealogical Magazine, published under the auspices of the Wiregrass Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and edited by Folks Huxford)

Contributed by an anonymous researcher.


* Matthew Drake Braswell 1770/1780 - 1842



1789
– A list of men living on the north side of Great Satilia which is part of the 3rd District in Camden County at present. April 23rd 1789 – included – Matthew D. Brazil.

I certify the foregoing is a true list of the men liable to do duty in the 3rd District and that they reside on the no. side the river. And that there is as many or very nearly so, residing in the same District on the So. Side the river. /s/ Hugh Brown.

1793 - McIntosh County created from Liberty.

1797 - February 23, Matthew Drake Braswell married Polly.

1805 – Georgia Land Lottery - Mathew Braswell, Washington Co., 1 draw, blank

1808 – March 15 (Divorce Petition) Polly Brazel says she married Matthew Drake Brazel of the county on 23 February 1797. He has not provided for Polly and her children. During the short period they lived together he beat her and threatened to kill her. They have lived separate the last 7 years. Matthew has committed adultery with other women.

1808 - April Term. We, the jury, find that there is sufficient cause for a divorce. Each party to have the property they now possess. Dnl Brinson, Foreman (Tattnall County Loose Papers)

1811 – The Senate took up the reconsideration of the Journal so far as respects the bill to divorce Mathew Drake Brazzel and Polly his wife…..S. J. 1811, p. 37

The Senate has passed: A bill to divorce and separate Mathew Drake Brazzel and Polly his wife……H. J. 1811, p. 36

Mr. Gamble….also moved for the appointment of a committee to prepare and report a bill to divorce and separate Mathew Drake Brazzel and Polly his wife. H. J. 1815, p. 33 (GA Archives)

1814 - October 24, Mathew Brazel & Lucy Turner of McIntosh Co. (Annals of Georgia Pg 13)

1815 - M. D. Brasell, McIntosh; 200 acres (Georgia Archives)

1816Matthew D. Brazill granted 200 acres in McIntosh Co., page 39, Grant Book L.5

1820 – Georgia Land Lottery Mathew D. Brazel, Appling Co., GA, drew land in Early County.

1840 Census, St. Mary’s River, Camden Co., GA M. D. Brasel 1 M 60-70 1 F 50-60 NOTE: This census places Matthew's birth 1770-1780.

1842 – June 7, Stephen McCall was appointed Administrator of Matthew D. Brazel.

1844 – June 3, Stephen McCall, Admr. of M. D. Brazel estate dismissed.