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     Rufus was born at Richmond, Berkshire County, MA, USA, on 14 January 1788.¹ He was the son of Vine Branch and Dorothy Partridge. He married Jerusha Hotchkin at Richmond, Berkshire County, MA, on 16 July 1811.^2,3 Rufus died before 1833 at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, USA.

     Shepards Probate Records of Lenox, MA refers to him as Rufus Branch. The approximate date of his death comes from the Will of Ebenezer Hotchkin.

     Vine Branch was born on 21 February 1742/43 at Preston, New London County, CT, USA. He married Dorothy Partridge at Preston, New London County, CT, on 27 November 1763.

     William was born at Richmond, Berkshire County, MA, USA, in 1832. He was the son of Rufus Harry Branch and Jerusha Hotchkin. William H. Branch was buried in 1909 at Northeast Cemetery, at Richmond, Berkshire County, MA, USA, . William died in 1909 at Richmond, Berkshire County, MA.

     Gerald Cecil Brand was born on 21 October 1915 at Oakwood, Paulding County, OH, USA. Age 14 at the 1930 census. He was the son of Hiram Maxson Brand and Inez Laverne Leatherman. Gerald Cecil Brand died on 18 October 1944 at Peleliu, Palau Islands, at age 28. The battle of Peleliu covered the period of September 15 to November 27 1944. This battle of one of MacArthur's great mistakes of the war. The taking of the Island was estimated for 2 weeks but it took nearly 3 months and was the greatest percentage loss of American troops of the war. The large percent of these losses were US Marines..

     Grace was born at Washtenaw County, MI, USA, on 4 July 1917.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Maxson Brand and Inez Laverne Leatherman. She married Leo Dixon Hotchkin at Jackson County, MI, USA, on 6 June 1936. Grace G. Brand died on 2 March 2009 at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA, at age 91. Grace G. Hotchkin
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HOTCHKIN, GRACE G. - Age 91, of Concord, passed away March 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1917 in Washtenaw County to Hiram and Inesse (Leatherman) Brand. On June 6, 1935 she was married to Leo Hotchkin in Homer, Michigan. He preceded her in death July 19, 1995. She was employed as a playground monitor and in the lunchroom in the Public Schools. She was a member of the Universalist Church in Concord and a former member of the Concord Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Tennant of Onondaga, MI; two sons, Gary Hotchkin of Concord, and Kirk Brian Hotchkin of Windsor Locks, Connecticut; and seven grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. Visitation for family and friends will begin on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Universalist Church in Concord. Funeral Services will be Saturday March 7, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the Church. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Concord. Arrangements by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive Albion, Michigan 49224.² She was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, at Concord, Jackson County, MI, USA, . JCP -OLD- Obit Photo
HOTCHKIN, GRACE G. - Age 91, of Concord, passed away March 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1917 in Washtenaw County to Hiram and Inesse (Leatherman) Brand. On June 6, 1935 she was married to Leo Hotchkin in Homer, Michigan. He preceded her in death July 19, 1995. She was employed as a playground monitor and in the lunchroom in the Public Schools. She was a member of the Universalist Church in Concord and a former member of the Concord Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Tennant of Onondaga, MI; two sons, Gary Hotchkin of Concord, and Kirk Brian Hotchkin of Windsor Locks, Connecticut; and seven grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. Visitation for family and friends will begin on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Universalist Church in Concord. Funeral Services will be Saturday March 7, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the Church. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Concord. Arrangements by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive Albion, Michigan 49224..

     Hiram Maxson Brand was born, according to conflicting information, on 11 September 1890 at Brown Twp, Paulding County, OH, USA. Date and location according to his WWI Draft Registration.. He was born on 4 September 1894 at OH, USA. Age 39 at the 1930 census.¹ He married Inez Laverne Leatherman at OH in 1914. He was age 23, she age 18 according to 1930 census.. Hiram Maxson Brand registered for the World War I Draft on 11 September 1918 while living at Washtenaw County, MI, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "Draft Registration gives his complete name and birth date. He says that he was born in Brown Twp, OH on 11 sep 1890. He claims a wife and 2 children as dependents and says that he is blind in one eye.". He appeared on the census of 1920 at Summit, Jackson County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Hiram M. Brand, 28, carpenter for railroad, born OH; wife Inez S, 24, born OH; Arlos R., 5, born OH; Gerald C., 4 2/12, born OH; dau Grace G., 2 7/12, born MI.. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Summit, Jackson County, MI. The census lists the family as: Hiram M. Brand, 39, married at 23, born OH, parents born OH, die setter at radio factory; wif Inez, 34, married at 18, born OH, parents born OH; son Richard A., 15, born OH; son Gerala, 14, born OH.. He died in February 1977 at Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN, USA, at age 82.²

     Ralph M. Brand was born on 17 July 1918 at MI, USA.¹ He was the son of Hiram Maxson Brand and Inez Laverne Leatherman. Ralph M. Brand died on 12 November 1995 at New Braunfels, Comal County, TX, USA, at age 77.¹

     Richard Arlos Brand was born on 20 August 1914 at Oakwood, Paulding County, OH, USA.¹ He was the son of Hiram Maxson Brand and Inez Laverne Leatherman. Richard Arlos Brand died on 8 December 1986 at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA, at age 72.¹

     Amanda Sue Brandell is the daughter of Kenneth R. Brandell and Linda Sue Hammond.

     Heather Brandell was born on 14 May 1981.¹ She was the daughter of Kenneth R. Brandell and Linda Sue Hammond.

     Kenneth R. Brandell married Linda Sue Hammond, daughter of Frank J. Hammond and Minnie Eda Wythe, on 19 January 1979.¹

     She married Fred August Kahn on 17 February 1978. Debra was divorced from Fred August Kahn circa 1985.

     Clara Belle Brant was born in November 1879 at MI, USA. She married Frank Gilbert, son of Nathan Gilbert and Elizabeth Ellen Garrison, in 1899 at Berrien County, MI, USA. Married 1 year at 1900 census.. Clara Belle Brant died in 1952 at MI.

     Jesse Johnson Brawer was born on 15 February 1832 at Pine Log, Bartow County, GA, USA. He married Mary Ann Quarles, daughter of David Augustus Quarles and Catherine Shaw, on 29 August 1858 at Bartow County, GA, USA.

     Sophia Bray was born in February 1875 at MI, USA. 1900 census says Feb 1875, age 25. She married Joseph Harper, son of Thomas Harper and Grace Stephens, on 31 December 1891 at Dexter, Washtenaw County, MI, USA. They were married 8 years at the 1900 census.. Sophia Bray died on 11 June 1943 at Emmet County, MI, USA, at age 68. Cemetery records. She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, at Harbor Springs, Emmet County, MI, USA, . Sec J, Lot 19.

     Marie Ellen Breadman was born on 4 February 1908 at Bryon County, KS, USA. Age 22 at the 1930 census. She married Jesse Ellison Archer on 20 May 1925 at Anthony, Harper County, KS, USA. She was married at age 17, he at 24..

     She married Benjamin Walter Badger.

     Mary V. Breicha was born on 5 May 1898 at IL, USA. Age 31 at the 1930 census.¹ She married Raymond E. Hart in 1920 at Pensacola, Escambia County, FL, USA. Mary V. Breicha died on 15 May 1975 at Oak Lawn, Cook County, IL, USA, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Fairmount- Willow Hills Memorial Park, at Willow Springs, Cook County, IL, USA, .

     She is called Mary at the 1920 census and Marie V. at the 1930 census.

     Charles Breining was born on 25 November 1915 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA.¹ He was the son of Clarence Edward (Clair) Breining and Una Belle I. Hotchkin. He married Kathlyn Plum at MI, USA, on 22 August 1941.² He resided at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA, in 1950. Charles Breining died in June 1985 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, at age 69.¹

     Clarence Edward (Clair) Breining was born on 2 January 1881 at MI, USA. World War I Draft Card says MI, his Marriage Certificate says TN.¹ He was the son of John Martin Breining and Ellen Drayton. He married Una Belle I. Hotchkin at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA, on 18 December 1911. Clarence Edward (Clair) Breining registered for the World War I Draft on 12 September 1918 while living at Jackson County, MI, USA. The registration card gave additional information on him: "Clarence Edward Breining, born 2 jan 1881, works for Peerless Portland Cement Co, wife Una Belle Breining.". He appeared on the census of 1920 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Clarence E. Breining, 38, born MI, father born Germany, mother born England; wife Unabelle, 23, born MI; dau LaReda E., 6, born MI; son Charles J., 4, born MI; son Lester, 1, born MI.. He died on 7 January 1955 at Washtenaw County, MI, USA, at age 74. Una Belle claims that she is a widow at the 1930 census..² He was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI, USA, .

     Information on this individual is from his marriage license to Una Belle Hotchkin. He reports that his parents were Martin Breining and Ellen Drayton and his occupation was trainman. They were married by Robert A. Smith, Judge of Probate Court and witnessed by Una Belle's mother Ella Bateman Hotchkin and Edith Hotchkin Fritz.
     The Jackson Co, Michigan Rural Directory 1918-23 lists the family as follows; C. E. Breining, spouse Una Belle, 2 children, occupation M. C. RR Agent, R1 Spring Arbor.
     The 1920 Census of Spring Arbor has him with his wife Una Belle, daughter La Reda, son Charles J, and son Lester.

     Duane Eugene Breining is the son of Russell E. Breining and Edwardina Phelps.

     James Charles Breining is the son of Charles Breining and Kathlyn Plum.

     Jerry Mark Breining is the son of Lester E. Breining and Millicent Hall.

     John Martin Breining was born on 24 June 1836 at Germany. Birth date from Death Certificate.¹ He married Ellen Drayton at MI, USA, in 1860. Married 40 years at the 1900 census.. John Martin Breining died on 25 November 1906 at Augusta, Kalamazoo County, MI, USA, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Stony Creek Cemetery, at Washtenaw County, MI, USA, .

     La was born at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA, on 30 August 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Edward (Clair) Breining and Una Belle I. Hotchkin. La died on 19 July 1934 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, at age 20. She was buried at Spring Arbor Cemetery, at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA, .

     Lester E. Breining was born on 1 January 1919 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Clarence Edward (Clair) Breining and Una Belle I. Hotchkin. He married Millicent Hall at MI, USA, on 10 March 1951. Lester E. Breining died on 7 July 1988 at Saint Helen, Roscommon County, MI, USA, at age 69. According to the Social Security Death Index. SS #377-18-6387. Michigan Deaths gives the date as 6 July..^1,2

     Linda Marie Breining is the daughter of Russell E. Breining and Edwardina Phelps.

     Russell E. Breining was born on 18 February 1922 at Spring Arbor, Jackson County, MI, USA. Social Security Death Index gives the date as 18 Mar 1922.^1,2 He was the son of Clarence Edward (Clair) Breining and Una Belle I. Hotchkin. He married Edwardina Phelps at MI, USA, on 4 March 1944.¹ Russell E. Breining died on 11 December 1999 at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA, at age 77.³

     Albert Spencer Brenchley was born in 1890 at England. He married Edith Annie Steer on 16 December 1913 at Welland, Welland County, Ontario, Canada. Albert Spencer Brenchley died on 16 December 1965 at Youngstown, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     Daniel J. Brennan is the son of Unknown Brennan and Unknown Hotchkin.