Margaret Brasil

F, b. circa 1788
Father*(?) Brasil
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret Brasil was also known as Peggy.
Married NameHer married name was Boran.
Name VariationMargaret Brasil was also known as Brazil.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1788Margaret Brasil was born circa 1788.
She was the daughter of (?) Brasil.

Child of Margaret Brasil

John A. Boran

M
Mother*Margaret Brasil b. c 1788
Life EventDateDescription
John A. Boran was the son of Margaret Brasil.

William Bishell

M, b. 21 August 1815
Father*Richard Bishell
Mother*Hannah Thorpe
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 August 1815William Bishell was born on 21 August 1815 at England.
He was the son of Richard Bishell and Hannah Thorpe.
Marriage13 January 1835William Bishell married Sarah Dawson on 13 January 1835 at England.

Child of William Bishell and Sarah Dawson

Sarah Dawson

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 January 1835As of 13 January 1835,her married name was Bishell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage13 January 1835Sarah Dawson married William Bishell, son of Richard Bishell and Hannah Thorpe, on 13 January 1835 at England.

Child of Sarah Dawson and William Bishell

Richard Bishell

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage18 December 1809Richard Bishell married Hannah Thorpe on 18 December 1809 at England.

Children of Richard Bishell and Hannah Thorpe

Hannah Thorpe

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 December 1809As of 18 December 1809,her married name was Bishell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage18 December 1809Hannah Thorpe married Richard Bishell on 18 December 1809 at England.

Children of Hannah Thorpe and Richard Bishell

John Bishell

M, b. 1819
Father*Richard Bishell
Mother*Hannah Thorpe
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1819John Bishell was born in 1819.
He was the son of Richard Bishell and Hannah Thorpe.

Van Rensselaer Brainard

M, b. 1817, d. 26 January 1885
Father*Chauncey Brainard b. c 1788, d. a Aug 1850
Mother*Clarissa Gillett
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVan Rensselaer Brainard was also known as Van Rensaeller.
Name VariationVan Rensselaer Brainard was also known as VanRensler.
Name VariationVan Rensselaer Brainard was also known as V.
Name VariationVan Rensselaer Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Name VariationVan Rensselaer Brainard was also known as Van Ransaler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1817Van Rensselaer Brainard was born in 1817 at New York.
He was the son of Chauncey Brainard and Clarissa Gillett.
Marriage15 January 1839Van Rensselaer Brainard married Ellen Maria Reynolds, daughter of John Reynolds and Abigail Faton, on 15 January 1839 at New York.
Marriage11 March 1871Van Rensselaer Brainard married Lestina B. Davis, daughter of William H. Davis and Betsy P. Brown, on 11 March 1871.
Marriage21 December 1879Van Rensselaer Brainard married Christiana Urquhart on 21 December 1879.
Death26 January 1885Van Rensselaer Brainard died on 26 January 1885.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Litchfield, Herkimer, New YorkVan Rensselaer Brainard was listed in Chauncey Brainard's household on the 1850 Census at Litchfield, Herkimer, New York.1
2 July 1870Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinVan Rensselaer Brainard was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.2
  • After March 1871 returned to Virginia.

Children of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 13.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 202.

Ellen Maria Reynolds

F, b. 28 September 1821, d. 10 October 1869
Father*John Reynolds b. 23 Dec 1797, d. 15 Jul 1884
Mother*Abigail Faton b. 22 Sep 1800, d. 16 Apr 1875
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 January 1839As of 15 January 1839,her married name was Brainerd.
Married Name15 January 1839As of 15 January 1839,her married name was Brainard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 September 1821Ellen Maria Reynolds was born on 28 September 1821 at New York.
She was the daughter of John Reynolds and Abigail Faton.
Marriage15 January 1839Ellen Maria Reynolds married Van Rensselaer Brainard, son of Chauncey Brainard and Clarissa Gillett, on 15 January 1839 at New York.
Death10 October 1869Ellen Maria Reynolds died on 10 October 1869 at age 48.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Litchfield, Herkimer, New YorkEllen Maria Reynolds was listed in Chauncey Brainard's household on the 1850 Census at Litchfield, Herkimer, New York.1

Children of Ellen Maria Reynolds and Van Rensselaer Brainard

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 13.

Lenn Ober Brainard

M, b. 30 October 1851, d. 2 May 1946
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Lenn Brainard
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLenn Ober Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Name VariationLenn Ober Brainard was also known as L. O.
Name VariationLenn Ober Brainard was also known as Len.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1851Lenn Ober Brainard was born on 30 October 1851 at New York also reported as 30 Oct 1850.
He was the son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Marriage26 December 1883Lenn Ober Brainard married M. Louise Ochsner, daughter of Joseph Ochsner and Mary Ann Rothmund, on 26 December 1883.
Louise Ochsner and Lenn Brainard at marriage-Colorized
Louise Ochsner and Lenn Brainard at marriage
Death2 May 1946Lenn Ober Brainard died on 2 May 1946 at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 July 1870Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinLenn Ober Brainard was listed in Van Rensselaer Brainard's household on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinLenn Ober Brainard was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.
  • Circa 1935 Lenn and Louise Ochsner Brainard.
    Lenn and Louise Ochsner Brainard-Colorized
    Lenn and Louise Ochsner Brainard

Children of Lenn Ober Brainard and M. Louise Ochsner

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 202.

Ellen Elizabeth Virginia Brainard

F, b. 15 July 1854
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEllen Elizabeth Virginia Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 July 1854Ellen Elizabeth Virginia Brainard was born on 15 July 1854 at Virginia or New York.
She was the daughter of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 July 1870Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinEllen Elizabeth Virginia Brainard was listed in Van Rensselaer Brainard's household on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 202.

Abigail Clarissa Brainard

F, b. 17 April 1856, d. 1946
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAbigail Clarissa Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Name VariationAbigail Clarissa Brainard was also known as Abby.
Married Name2 January 1878As of 2 January 1878,her married name was Carswell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 April 1856Abigail Clarissa Brainard was born on 17 April 1856 at Virginia or New York.
She was the daughter of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Marriage2 January 1878Abigail Clarissa Brainard married John A. Carswell, son of George J. Carswell and Louise R. Matteson, on 2 January 1878.
Death1946Abigail Clarissa Brainard died in 1946.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 July 1870Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinAbigail Clarissa Brainard was listed in Van Rensselaer Brainard's household on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Child of Abigail Clarissa Brainard and John A. Carswell

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 202.

Ada Katharine Brainard

F, b. 28 December 1859, d. 9 November 1954
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAda Katharine Brainard was also known as Ada Kate.
Name VariationAda Katharine Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Married Name7 February 1883As of 7 February 1883,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 December 1859Ada Katharine Brainard was born on 28 December 1859 at Virginia or New York.
She was the daughter of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Marriage7 February 1883Ada Katharine Brainard married Charles Nelson Smith, son of Isaac O. Smith and Jane E. Lawrence, on 7 February 1883.
Death9 November 1954Ada Katharine Brainard died on 9 November 1954 at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 July 1870Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinAda Katharine Brainard was listed in Van Rensselaer Brainard's household on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinAda Katharine Brainard was listed as a sister in Lenn Ober Brainard's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.

Children of Ada Katharine Brainard and Charles Nelson Smith

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 202.

Charles Clark Brainard

M, b. 23 March 1862, d. 1948
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Clark Brainard was also known as Charlie Clark.
Name VariationCharles Clark Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 March 1862Charles Clark Brainard was born on 23 March 1862 at New York.
He was the son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Marriage5 March 1891Charles Clark Brainard married Florence M. Shontz, daughter of John Alexander Shontz and Rebecca McFadden, on 5 March 1891.
Death1948Charles Clark Brainard died in 1948.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 July 1870Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinCharles Clark Brainard was listed in Van Rensselaer Brainard's household on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinCharles Clark Brainard was listed as a nephew in Joseph Thomas's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.2

Children of Charles Clark Brainard and Florence M. Shontz

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 202.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED236. Dwelling 217.

Benjamin Franklin Brainard

M, b. 22 February 1864, d. 1953
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBenjamin Franklin Brainard was also known as Frank.
Name VariationBenjamin Franklin Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1864Benjamin Franklin Brainard was born on 22 February 1864 at New York.
He was the son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Death1953Benjamin Franklin Brainard died in 1953.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 July 1870Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinBenjamin Franklin Brainard was listed in Van Rensselaer Brainard's household on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinBenjamin Franklin Brainard was listed as a nephew in Joseph Thomas's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 202.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED236. Dwelling 217.

Chauncey Brainard

M, b. circa 1788, d. after August 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChauncey Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChauncey Brainard married Clarissa Gillett.
Birthcirca 1788Chauncey Brainard was born circa 1788 at Connecticut.
Deathafter August 1850He died after August 1850.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Litchfield, Herkimer, New YorkChauncey Brainard was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Litchfield, Herkimer, New York.1

Children of Chauncey Brainard and Clarissa Gillett

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 13.

John Chauncey Brainard

M, b. 19 June 1846
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Chauncey Brainard was also known as Brainerd.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Chauncey Brainard married Hannah Etta Purchase.
Birth19 June 1846John Chauncey Brainard was born on 19 June 1846 at New York.
He was the son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Litchfield, Herkimer, New YorkJohn Chauncey Brainard was listed in Chauncey Brainard's household on the 1850 Census at Litchfield, Herkimer, New York.1

Children of John Chauncey Brainard and Hannah Etta Purchase

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 13.

Sophronia Brainard

F, b. circa 1806
Father*Chauncey Brainard b. c 1788, d. a Aug 1850
Mother*Clarissa Gillett
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1806Sophronia Brainard was born circa 1806 at New York.
She was the daughter of Chauncey Brainard and Clarissa Gillett.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Litchfield, Herkimer, New YorkSophronia Brainard was listed in Chauncey Brainard's household on the 1850 Census at Litchfield, Herkimer, New York.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 13.

Clarissa Gillett

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Brainard.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClarissa Gillett married Chauncey Brainard.

Children of Clarissa Gillett and Chauncey Brainard

Leonidas Reynolds Brainerd

M, b. 3 June 1840, d. 16 December 1846
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 June 1840Leonidas Reynolds Brainerd was born on 3 June 1840 at New York.
He was the son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Death16 December 1846Leonidas Reynolds Brainerd died on 16 December 1846 at age 6.

Amelia Maria Brainerd

F, b. 15 September 1842, d. 21 December 1846
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 September 1842Amelia Maria Brainerd was born on 15 September 1842 at New York.
She was the daughter of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Death21 December 1846Amelia Maria Brainerd died on 21 December 1846 at age 4.

Van Rensselaer Brainerd

M, b. 18 June 1848, d. 18 May 1849
Father*Van Rensselaer Brainard b. 1817, d. 26 Jan 1885
Mother*Ellen Maria Reynolds b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 10 Oct 1869
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1848Van Rensselaer Brainerd was born on 18 June 1848 at New York.
He was the son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.
Death18 May 1849Van Rensselaer Brainerd died on 18 May 1849.

John A. Carswell

M, b. 29 November 1854, d. 1933
Father*George J. Carswell b. 5 Dec 1823
Mother*Louise R. Matteson
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 November 1854John A. Carswell was born on 29 November 1854 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George J. Carswell and Louise R. Matteson.
Marriage2 January 1878John A. Carswell married Abigail Clarissa Brainard, daughter of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds, on 2 January 1878.
Death1933John A. Carswell died in 1933.
  • At Richland, Wisconsin, John A Carswell is the son of George J Carswell, and was born at the homestead in this town Nov. 29, 1854. He resides on section 26. Forty acres of his farm was entered by E M Sexton and purchased by G J Carswell. He purchased eighty acres of his farm from N Carswell, and 100 acres from Harry Pier, having, altogether, 220 acres. Like a number of successful farmers of Bear river valley, Mr. Carswell is giving his attention to dairying, and like his father, possesses a fine herd of Devon cows. He is a practical dairyman, having learned thoroughly the business of cheese manufacture. He was educated at the high school at Lone Rock, which, for a number of years, was an institution of high merit. After leaving school he had charge of his father's farm for five years. He settled on his present place in 1878. He was married to Abigail, daughter of V Brainard. She was born in Virginia. Her father formerly resided on section 26 of this town, but has returned to Virginia.

Child of John A. Carswell and Abigail Clarissa Brainard

Charles Nelson Smith

M, b. 12 September 1858, d. 12 February 1923
Father*Isaac O. Smith
Mother*Jane E. Lawrence
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1858Charles Nelson Smith was born on 12 September 1858.
He was the son of Isaac O. Smith and Jane E. Lawrence.
Marriage7 February 1883Charles Nelson Smith married Ada Katharine Brainard, daughter of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds, on 7 February 1883.
Death12 February 1923Charles Nelson Smith died on 12 February 1923 at age 64.

Children of Charles Nelson Smith and Ada Katharine Brainard

M. Louise Ochsner

F, b. 3 February 1860, d. 10 September 1941
Father*Joseph Ochsner b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 Feb 1893
Mother*Mary Ann Rothmund b. 21 Feb 1821, d. 26 Dec 1906
Louise O Brainard-Colorized
Louise O Brainard
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationM. Louise Ochsner was also known as Louisa.
Name VariationM. Louise Ochsner was also known as Maria Louise.
Married Name26 December 1883As of 26 December 1883,her married name was Brainard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 February 1860M. Louise Ochsner was born on 3 February 1860 at twin with Louis, New York.
She was the daughter of Joseph Ochsner and Mary Ann Rothmund.
Marriage26 December 1883M. Louise Ochsner married Lenn Ober Brainard, son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds, on 26 December 1883.
Louise Ochsner and Lenn Brainard at marriage-Colorized
Louise Ochsner and Lenn Brainard at marriage
Death10 September 1941M. Louise Ochsner died on 10 September 1941 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1870Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinM. Louise Ochsner was listed in Joseph Ochsner's household on the 1870 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinM. Louise Ochsner was listed as a daughter in Joseph Ochsner's household on the 1880 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
  • Photo of Josheph and Mary Ann Ochsner and family.
  • Circa 1935 Lenn and Louise Ochsner Brainard.
    Lenn and Louise Ochsner Brainard-Colorized
    Lenn and Louise Ochsner Brainard

Children of M. Louise Ochsner and Lenn Ober Brainard

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; roll: M593_1739; Page: 45B; Image: 94; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ar: 1880; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 51C; Enumeration District: 246; .

Arthur Harold Brainard

M, b. 1887, d. 15 March 1888
Father*Lenn Ober Brainard b. 30 Oct 1851, d. 2 May 1946
Mother*M. Louise Ochsner b. 3 Feb 1860, d. 10 Sep 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1887Arthur Harold Brainard was born in 1887.
He was the son of Lenn Ober Brainard and M. Louise Ochsner.
Death15 March 1888Arthur Harold Brainard died on 15 March 1888.

Florence M. Shontz

F, b. July 1866, d. 1954
Father*John Alexander Shontz b. c 1828, d. a 1910
Mother*Rebecca McFadden d. b 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 March 1891As of 5 March 1891,her married name was Brainard.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1866Florence M. Shontz was born in July 1866 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Alexander Shontz and Rebecca McFadden.
Marriage5 March 1891Florence M. Shontz married Charles Clark Brainard, son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds, on 5 March 1891.
Death1954Florence M. Shontz died in 1954.

Children of Florence M. Shontz and Charles Clark Brainard

Hannah Etta Purchase

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Brainard.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHannah Etta Purchase married John Chauncey Brainard, son of Van Rensselaer Brainard and Ellen Maria Reynolds.

Children of Hannah Etta Purchase and John Chauncey Brainard

Clinton N. Brainard

M, b. 13 October 1868, d. 29 September 1871
Father*John Chauncey Brainard b. 19 Jun 1846
Mother*Hannah Etta Purchase
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 October 1868Clinton N. Brainard was born on 13 October 1868.
He was the son of John Chauncey Brainard and Hannah Etta Purchase.
Death29 September 1871Clinton N. Brainard died on 29 September 1871 at age 2.

John Reynolds

M, b. 23 December 1797, d. 15 July 1884
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Reynolds married Abigail Faton.
Birth23 December 1797John Reynolds was born on 23 December 1797.
Death15 July 1884He died on 15 July 1884 at age 86.

Children of John Reynolds and Abigail Faton