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Robert was the son of Archibald Brannen Sr (1777-1827) and Mary Atkinson (1788-??). Robert married twice and had a total of four children. Robert was part of the second generation of Brannens. His children were third generation.

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Robert Brannen (1815-1881)

Robert was the sixth son and eighth child of Archibald Brannen Sr (1777-1827) and Mary Atkinson (1788-??). He was born August 21, 1815, just prior to Archibald’s purchase of his Clam Point lot.

Robert was a fisherman and settled at Stoney Island. He married twice, first in about 1837 to Martha Jane Crowell (1816-c1858), and then in about 1858 to Abigail Jane Trott (1827-1889). He had three children with Martha Jane, Abigail (1839-1920), Archibald Smith (1843-1908) and Joseph (1846-1911). He had one child with Jane Trott, Andrew Lovitt, (1859-1904). He also raised his brother Joseph’s daughter Salome Brannen (1841-1916) after her father Joseph was lost at sea in 1845.

He appears in the 1871 and 1881 census records.

Robert died on December 15, 1881, and is buried in the Centreville Cemetery with Jane Trott.

December 10, 1889, after the passing of his second wife Jane Trott, his children Smith, Joseph, Abigail and Andrew sold his land to Robert Hunt for $30.

THE THIRD GENERATION

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Abigail Brannen (1839-1920)

Abigail was born on Cape Island October 30, 1839. She was the oldest child of Robert Brannen (1815-1881) and Martha Jane Crowell (1816-1858). She married Thomas Nickerson (1834-1907) in 1860. He was the son of Moses Nickerson (1794-1840) and Hannah Atkinson (1796-1910). He was a fisherman. They had one child, Martha (1860-1894). They lived in Stoney Island.

The 1881 census shows her as age 43. There was one child at home, Martha, age 21 and Mrs. Hannah Nickerson age 84, her mother-in-law, a widow. In the 1891 census Abigail was shown 50 years of age living with her husband Thomas. There were no children at home.

Their daughter Martha died in 1894 leaving a young son John L. Hunt (1889-1904). Abigail took the five-year-old grandchild into her household.

Abigail appeared in the 1901 census as age 61 married to Thomas Nickerson age 66. Their 11-year-old grandson, the child of their daughter Martha, was living with them and shown as shown as John L. Nickerson (actually Hunt) born November 8, 1889.

Her husband Thomas died in 1907.

In the 1911 census she was shown as age 71, a widow living alone in South Side.

She died September 28, 1920.

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Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908)

Smith was the second child of Robert Brannen (1815-1881). and Martha Jane Crowell (1816-1858). He was born November 9, 1843. He married Emily Ross (1848-1910), his first cousin, on September 20, 1868. She was the daughter of his Aunt Susanna Brannen-Ross (1811-1891) and Moses Ross (1806-1880). Smith and Emily had seven children but only three lived to maturity, Mary Essa (1877-1945), Shurben Lowell (1882-1957) and Enzley (1886-1939).

The 1871 census shows him as age 27 married to Emily age 26. He was a fisherman. Arthur Hunt age eight was living with them. Arthur Hunt was born on July 4, 1862, and was raised by Smith and Emily.

In March 1885 he sold to the Building Committee of the Stoney Island Bethel Church a lot 2 rods by 2.5 rods on the south side of the road near the schoolhouse in Stoney Island. The price was $1.00.

In the 1891 census he was age 47 listed as a farmer and a fisherman married to Emily. There were four children, Mary 13, Herbert 11, Shurben nine, and Enzley four years old. Susanna Ross, Emily’s mother age 78 was living with them. Also living with them was Arthur Hunt.

January 1, 1897, he was appointed postmaster of the Stoney Island post office. He held that position until death July 28, 1908.

The 1901 By-Laws of the Union Packing Co show him as a shareholder with one share.

He appears in the 1901 census as Smith A. Brannen age 57 married to Emily age 53. There were two children at home, Shurban L. age 18 and Enzley age 14. Smith was a fisherman. Also living with them was Oscar D. Quinlan (1887-1913) age 13. Oscar was the son of Aaron Quinlan and Rhoda Worthen. Smith and Emily took him at age six in when his mother died in 1893.

Smith died on July 28, 1908, and is buried in Stoney Island NS in the Atlantic cemetery.

December 8, 1909, Emily Brannen, Shurben, Mary Bateman and husband John sold Part #4, 9th Class of the Second Division of Cape Sable Island previously owned by Archibald Smith Brannen deceased to Benjamin Brannen. The sale was registered January 5, 1910. The price was $100. The property was shore frontage next to Davis Cunningham registered as BAR 502907069. On or about the same date the heirs to his estate also sold to his son Shurben for $400, part of the subdivision of the school lot.

Emily died November 11, 1910, and is buried in Stoney Island with Smith.

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Joseph Brannen (1846-1911)

Joseph was the third child of Robert Brannen (1815-1881). and Martha Jane Crowell (1816-1858). He was born May 14, 1846, on Cape Sable Island. He married Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938) on December 9 1875. She was the daughter of Benjamin Ross (1817-1899) and Mary Jane Penney (1821-1887). They had nine children.

In the 1871 census he was shown as age 23 living alone in a house under construction. He was a fisherman. The nearest neighbour was his father Robert which suggests he was building on his father's lot.

He appears in the 1881 census married to Mary with three children at home, Frank age five, Marella age four and Robert age two. In the 1891 census there are seven children at home. The 1901 census shows Robert 22, Ben 18, Burnell ten and Winston age ten months, still at home.

He died March 25, 1911, and was buried in the Atlantic cemetery in Stoney Island NS.

The 1911 census shows her as a widow aged 53 with six adult children at home. She was living in Stoney Island.

Mary Eliza died January 19, 1938, and was buried with Joseph in the Atlantic Cemetery in Stoney Island NS.

OBITUARY:

MRS. MARY ELIZA BRANNEN SOUTH SIDE, Jan. 29, 1938-- The death took place Wednesday morning last after an illness of about four months. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Smith. Barrington Passage. of Mrs. Mary Eliza Brannen, widow of Joseph Brannen, who passed away 27 years ago. Mrs. Brannen, who was 79 years of age. was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Ross of Stoney Island, and had resided there until three years ago.

The funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Smith by Rev. C. Ainsworth, after. which the remains were taken to Stoney Island Church, where Rev. L. W. conducted services. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wallace, Smith, Brass Hill. and Mrs. Sarah King, Everett, Mass.: five sons, William. Benjamin and Robert Brannen of Stoney Island.

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Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904)

Andrew was born April l4 1859 on Cape Sable Island. He was the son of Robert Brannen (1815-1881) and his second wife Abigail Jane Trott (1827-1889). In the 1871 census he was age 12 living at home on Cape Sable Island. In the 1881 census he was living with his parents. He was age 23.

On February 8, 1883, he married Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958). She was the daughter of Abraham C. Ross (1833-1913) and Margaret Cunningham (1845-1883). They had eleven children.

The 1891 census shows him married to Emma age 32 living on Cape Sable Island with five children.

He was on the list of passengers arriving in Boston on the schooner John Milland from Port Medway NS August 4, 1884. He was 25 years old and listed as a mariner.

On May 16, 1885, he sold a Stoney Island property to the McGray Brothers.

It appears he moved to the US sometime prior to 1893.

In August 1893 Andrew and Emma were sued by John C. McGray for nonpayment of a bill for general merchandise, groceries and dry goods. He was described as an absent and absconding debtor. Emma replied on August 7, 1894, re that she had nothing but life’s necessities. McGray obtained a judgement for $85.83 in June 1894 for his note plus accrued interest. It appears the amount of the note was perhaps $25.25.

He obtained US Naturalization on July 3, 1899.

The 1900 US census found him in Boston. He was aged 41 married to Emma age 35. They immigrated in 1884. He was a house carpenter. They had eight children.

He died in 1904 in Boston MA of Bright's Disease; he was age forty-five.

The 1930 US census found her living at 96 Lexington Street in East Boston. She was listed as the head of the house. She was not employed; her age was 65. Living with her was her daughter Ella P. Brannen age 35, single, a son (Eebenezer) E. Ross, a daughter Minnie Sutherland and a son-in-law Charles Sutherland. There were also two lodgers

In 1951 and 1955 Emma, widow of Andrew, was shown in the Quincy MA city directory as living at 545 Newport Av.

She died at age 94 February 26, 1958, in Quincy MA.

THE FOURTH GENERATION

THE CHILD OF ABIGAIL BRANNEN (1839-1920)

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Martha Nickerson (1860-1894)

Martha was born about 1860 on Cape Sable Island. She was the daughter of Abigail Brannen (1839-1920) and Thomas Nickerson (1834-1907).

She married Hugh Hunt (1868-1950) November 17, 1888, on Cape Sable Island. They had one child John L. Hunt (1889-1904)

She was only about 34 years old when she died October 25, 1894; likely at childbirth. Her surviving son John L. Hunt (1889-1904) was raised by her parents Abigail and Thomas but died young.

Martha’s husband Hugh died about 1950.

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THE CHILDREN OF ARCHIBALD SMITH BRANNEN (1843-1908)

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Mary Brannen (1868-1869)

Mary was the first daughter of Emily Ross (1848-1910) and Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908). She was born on Cape Sable Island about 1868. She died as an infant about 1869.

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Edgar Brannen (1869-1869)

Edgar was the first son of Emily Ross (1848-1910) and Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908). He was born on Cape Sable Island about 1869. He died as an infant likely in 1869.

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Edgar Brannen (1871-1887)

Edgar was the second child named Edgar of Emily Ross (1848-1910) and Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908). He was born on Cape Sable Island, likely at Stoney Island about 1871. He appears to have died at about age 16 in 1887.

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Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945)

Mary Essa was the daughter of Emily Ross (1848-1910) and Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908). She was born on Cape Sable Island, likely at Stoney Island October 5, 1877. She appeared in the 1891 census as age 13.

She married John Matthew Bateman (1875-1957) also from Cape Sable Island in Boston Jan 11, 1899. He was a carpenter aged 24. She was a domestic age 22. Her address was 52 Bennington, Boston. Together they had eight children.

The 1901 census shows her age 22, a birth date of 5 October 1878. She was married to John. There were two daughters, Margaret B. (1899-1906) and Oneita Pearl (1900-1920), and his mother, Matilda Atkinson-Bateman (1850-??) living with them. In September 1904 they were living at 66 Saratoga Street in Boston.

The 1921 census found her living in Stoney Island. She was 43 years old. Living with them was six children plus another described as adopted daughter 11 months old. This was their granddaughter, Neta Bateman (1920-2007) the child of their recently deceased daughter Oneita Pearl Bateman who died at childbirth. Also, with them there was his mother, Matilda. John was described as a seaman with his own boat.

They acquired a home in Centreville just south of the lane to McGray’s wharf.

She died November 24, 1945, in Centreville of cardiac failure. She is buried in Stoney Island with John. Her epitaph reads, ``A devoted wife and mother your memory will never fade``.

John married again to Eliza Ellen Penney (1875-1964). They had no children.

John died June 3, 1957, and is buried with Mary Essa in the Atlantic cemetery in Stoney Island NS.

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Herbert Blanchard Brannen (1881-1897)

Herbert was the son of Emily Ross (1848-1910) and Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908). He was born on Cape Sable Island, at Stoney Island about 1881. He appears to have died at about age 16 in 1897.

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Shurben Lowell Brannen (1882-1957)

Shurben was the son of Emily Ross (1848-1910) and Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908). He was born at Stoney Island about 1882. He appears in the 1891 census as being nine years old

He is shown in the Seafarers of the Atlantic Provinces as owner of the sloop Thistle built in 1905.

He married Muriel Estelle Atkinson (1886-1953) November 4, 1908, at Stoney Island. She was the daughter of Hibbert Atkinson and Mercy Bethel. They adopted a son, Clifford Atwood (1909-1996).

Shurben appeared in the 1921 census as age 39, married to Muriel living at Stoney Island. They had one child, Clifford, age 12 living at home.

He appears on the manifest of the ‘Boston boat’ January 1924 travelling to East Boston. He was a fisherman aged 40.

Shurben died November 23, 1957, at Stoney Island NS and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery there. Muriel died December 21, 1953, and is buried with him.

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Enzley Brannen (1886-1939)

Enzley was the youngest son of Emily Ross (1848-1910) and Archibald Smith Brannen (1843-1908). He was born at Stoney Island about September 30 1886. He appears in the 1891 census as being four years old. In the 1901 census he was age14 living on Cape Sable Island with his parents and siblings

He moved to the West Coast about 1912 when he was 26 years old.

He died in North Vancouver September 11, 1939. His death record is listed as Emzley Brannon. He was 52 years old. He is buried in the North Vancouver cemetery. According to Margaret Messenger's notes he went there 27 years before his death to engage in the halibut business. He died of diabetes.

It appears he never married.

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THE CHILDREN OF JOSEPH BRANNEN (1846-1911)

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Frank F. Brannen (1876-??)

Frank was born about 1876 at Stoney Island. He was the son of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

In the 1881 census he was shown as age five living with his parents and siblings Maude and Robert. He did not appear with family in the 1891 census. It is presumed he died before that date.

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Marella Maude Brannen (1877-1959)

Maude was born June 11, 1877, at Stoney Island. She was the daughter of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

She married Wallace Bradley Smith (1873-1945) September 4, 1895. He was the son of Kinsman Smith and Delina Atkinson. They had three children, Volena Gertrude (1896-1985), Esther Mertina (1898-1965) and Mary Elizabeth (1901-1913)

She appears in the 1901 census as age 22 and married. She is listed as Maude. There were two children: ages three years and 11 months old.

In the 1911 census they were living in Centreville with three children at home. In the 1921 census she was listed as age 44. Esther was 21 and still at home.

Wallace died at age 72 June 3, 1945. She died February 21, 1959, in Barrington NS.

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Sarah Ellen Brannen (1878-C1963)

Sarah was born on July 15, 1878, at Stoney Island. She was the daughter of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

She first married Allen Wood Trott (1870-??) July 30, 1898. He was the son of Andrew Lovitt Trott (1841-1913) and Lucretia Ross (1843-1912). They had one child Rona Gertrude Trott born December 12, 1899. Allen was a fisherman from Stoney Island NS.

The 1901 census found the family in Stoney Island NS. Sarah was age 22, Allen was age 31 and daughter Gerona was 11 years old.

They moved to the US in 1901. Allen died in Massachusetts.

Sarah also married George King (1880-??), an American, she is described as Mrs. Sarah King in her mother’s January 1938 obituary.

Her date of death appears to have been about 1963. The location of death and burial site are unknown.

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Robert Henry Brannen (1879-1956)

Rob was born on April 30, 1879, at Stoney Island. He was the son of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

In the 1910 census he was living at home with his widowed mother and five siblings at Stoney Island. He was unmarried and was a fisherman aged 34.

He married Elizabeth Belle (Lizzie) Crowell (1891-1967). She was the daughter William Alfred Crowell (C1870-??) and Alice Nickerson (C1870-??). They had three children, Joseph Everett (1911-1995), Geneva Gertrude (1916-2006) and Lloyd George (1920-1996)

In the 1921 census he was married to Belle, living in Stoney Island. He was age 42, Belle aged 30. There were 3 children at home, Joseph age nine, Geneva age five and Lloyd George age one.

February 1927 Robert H. and Belle transferred a property in Stoney Island to Estelle Quinlan for $2.00.

Robert died February 4, 1956, at Stoney Island NS and is buried the Atlantic Cemetery there. Lizzie died July 17, 1967, at Stoney Island and is buried with her husband.

OBITUARY:

The sudden passing at his home of Robert H. Brannen came as a shock to his family and friends. Mr. Brannen was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brannen of this place. He underwent an operation at the V. G. Hospital, Halifax last March and recovered favourably. He was 76 years of age and well known in the community. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow. two sons Everett and George and one daughter Mrs. Earl Frelick, all residing here, two brothers Benjamin and William, both of Clam Point; one brother, Archibald, and one sister. Mrs. Maud Smith, both residing at Barrington. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery

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Benjamin K. Brannen (1882-1958)

Bennie was born on August 16, 1882, at Stoney Island. He was the son of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

In the 1891 census he was aged seven living with parents and six siblings

December 8, 1909, he purchased Pt Lot #4 of the 9th class in the Second Division for $100 from the heirs of Archibald Smith Brannen. Smith was his uncle.

In the 1911 census he was living with his widowed mother. He was age 29 a fisherman. Also, at home were five siblings.

He married Mildred Nellie Oliva Ross (1902-1998) June 28, 1919, at Stoney Island NS. She was the daughter Henry Ross and Delilah Brown. They had five children.

The 1921 census shows him as age 37 married to Nellie age 18. He was a fisherman. They had one son, Irving age one.

He appears on the 1957 voters list as retired living in Stoney Island with Mrs. Benjamin Brannen.

Bennie died July 5, 1958, in Stoney Island; Nellie died September 21, 1998.

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Archibald Clayton Brannen (1885-1963)

Archie was born on September 14 1885 at Stoney Island. He was the son of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

He appears in the 1891 census as age five living on Cape Sable Island with parents and six siblings. He appears in the 1911 census living with his widowed mother. He was age 26, a fisherman.

He married Georgie Etta Nickerson (1883-1963) on June 30, 1915. She was the daughter of Joseph Nickerson and Esther Atwood. They adopted a child Robert Clarence Reed (1920-2011).  His biological parents were Berkley Reed and Mildred Ross. He took the Brannen name.

Both Archie and Etta died about 1963 in Clark’s Harbour NS.

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William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967)

He was born October 19, 1886, at Stoney Island. He was the son of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

In the 1911 census he is living at home with his widowed mother and five siblings in Stoney Island, he is a single fisherman aged 24.

Dick married Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948) January 21, 1914. She was the oldest child of Leonard Penney (1871-1947) and Estella Cunningham (1872-1953. She was raised by her grandparents, Rodney Cunningham (1839-1907) and Zipha Smith (1836-1916).

The 1921 census found them living in Stoney Island. Dick was age 33, a fisherman. There were five children at home.

Dick and Hildred had nine children. Their oldest son Rodney drowned while fishing when he was twenty years old. Four of their sons saw action in WWII; Joseph, Herbert, Fred and Asa. Two of those were killed in Europe, Herbert and Asa.

Hildred died at age 45. Her Death Certificate was signed by Dr. Corbett October 26, 1948. She died of arterial hemorrhage from cardiovascular disease the 24th of October 1948.

He died on September 30, 1967, and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery in Stoney Island with Hildred.

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Burnell Brannen (1890-??)

Burnell was born on September 16, 1890, at Stoney Island. She was the daughter of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

In the 1891 census she was shown as seven months old living with her parents and five siblings. In the 1901 census she was shown as age ten with a birth date of September 16, 1890. In the 1911 census she is living at home with her widowed mother and five siblings in Stoney Island NS, she was single age 20.

She was not mentioned as a surviving child in her mother’s 1938 obituary.

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Winston Churchill Brannen (1899-1963)

Winnie was born May 3, 1899, at Stoney Island. He was the son of Joseph Brannen (1846-1911) and Mary Eliza Ross (1858-1938).

In the 1901 census he was shown as ten months old: born in 1899. There were three older siblings at home.

In the 1911 census he was living at home with his widowed mother and five siblings in Stoney Island, he was age 11.

He married Amy Lavinia Atkinson (1905-1996). She was the daughter of Howard Atkinson and Mary Jane Smith. They had two children, George E. (1925-1988) and Eleanor (1927-??). Both were born in Boston.

In the 1930 US census Winston was listed as age 29. He was a deckhand on a tugboat. He lived at 59 Marion St Boston. Two children, ages four and three were at home. Also living with them was Pansy Duggan age 29 listed as a sister-in-law of Winston.

The 1936 city directory found Winston and Amy at 135 Flacon in East Boston. He was employed as a deckhand.

The 1940 US census shows him as age 39 married to Amy age 34. He was a deck hand on a tow boat. They were still living at 135 Falcon Street Boston. Their children, George age 14 and Eleanor age 13 were living with them.

He is known to have worked for the Ross Tow Boat Company in Boston. This company was founded by a Ross from Cape Island who employed many men from the Island.

Winston died April 17, 1963. Amy died November 1996.

The Children of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904

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Eva Lowell Brannen (1883-1948)

Eva was born in September 1883 on Cape Sable Island. She was the daughter of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958)

She married Arron Wall Jr. (1883-1948) Feb 17, 1904, in Boston she was age 21 and he was aged 23. It was their first marriage. He was a master mariner. They both gave their address as 113 Princeton Street. They had one child Norma L. (1922-??)

The 1910 US census found them living at 438 Meridian Street Boston MA. with her sister Minnie Brannen and a lodger named Ethel Powell. Arron was age 30, she was aged 28 and Minnie age 33. Eva and Minnie's immigration year was 1898. He was a towboat captain; Eva did not work, and Minnie was a waitress in a restaurant

In 1920 the US census recorded them as living at 21 Glendale, Everett, Mass. Both shown as age 36 She was a naturalized citizen, 1910. He was a master mariner on a steamship.

He joined the Masons January 1921. He gave his occupation as master mariner, born June 17, 1883. His card shows he died May 3, 1948.

The 1930 census has them living at 16 Lockland Arlington Mass, He was age 46 and she age 45, they had one child Norma L. age eight born in MA. He was a master mariner.

1940 US census found them at 16 Lockland Av. Arlington MA both were 56 years old. Daughter Norma was living with them. She was 18years old. He was a master mariner.

Both Eva and her husband were killed in an auto accident May 3, 1948, in Portland ME.

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Wilfred Brannen (1884-1905)

Wilfred was born about 1884 on Cape Sable Island. He was the son of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

He was a plumber. He appears in the 1920,1930 and 1940 US census as a plumber living in Concord NH. The census records show his birth date as 1887. The census of 1930 and 1940 shows him as married to Evelyn M., born about 1899. No children are listed in the census records.

He died January 22, 1905.

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Claude Lester Ross Brannen (1885-1943)

Claude was born on August 25, 1885, at Stoney Island on Cape Sable Island. He was the son of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

He was shown as five years old in the 1900 US census. In the 1910 US census he was living with his widowed mother on Meridian St in Boston along with siblings He was 25 and was a stenographer in an office.

He married Ethel Mae Powell in about 1910. She was the daughter of William Horn Powell (1860-1937) and Deborah Ross. They had two children, Ruth Vera Brannen (1911-1993) and Janice Powell Brannen (1932-1963)

The 1920 US census showed him living in Boston age 35. His immigration year is shown as 1894. Daughter Ruth was eight and a border also lived with them. He became a naturalized citizen in 1905.

June 11, 1920, he became a member of the Masons. He gave his birthdate as Aug 25, 1885; born at Cape Sable Island. He was an estimating clerk. His membership card shows his death as July 4, 1943

The 1940 US census found him at 15 Holden Rd. Belmont, MA aged 54 and investigator with Light and Power. Ethel was aged 50 and a daughter Janice age seven was with them. Ethel’s mother Deborah Powell a widow aged 81 was also living with them.

He died July 4th, 1943, in South Caseo ME.

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Elizabeth Brannen (C1886-C1889)

Elizabeth daughter of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958) died at age three according to Margaret Messanger’s family tree. I have found no public records for her.

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Minnie Lee Brannen (1887-1938)

Minnie was born in April 1887 at Stoney Island on Cape Sable Island. She was the daughter of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

Minnie appears in the 1900 US census as 13 years old. The 1910 US census she was shown as living on Meridian Street Boston with her sister Eva Brannen Wall. She was age 33, single and working as a waitress in a restaurant. Her immigration year was 1898.

She married Charles C. Sullivan (1888-1964). They had no children.

In the 1920 census she was living in Everett MA with Charles. There were no children. She was shown as a naturalized citizen.

In the 1930 census they were living with her mother and siblings on Lexington Street, Boston MA.

She died May 1, 1938, in Winthrop MA. Charles died April 1, 1964.

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Jerome McDonald Brannen (1889-1943)

Jerome was born May 1, 1889, at Stoney Island on Cape Sable Island. He was the son of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

He appears in the 1900 US census as 11 years old living in Boston with his family. In the 1910 US census he was living with his widowed mother on Meridian Street in Boston MA. He was 20 years old. He was working as a wagon driver. His year of immigration was 1893.

In 1917 he registered for the US Draft he gave his birth as May 1, 1889. He was a naturalized US citizen. He was a machinist; he was single and supporting his mother.

December 30, 1918, he applied for a Seaman’s Protection Certificate in New York City NY (See photo).

In 1921 he is listed in the Boston city directory as living at 96 Lexington in East Boston and working as a machinist. He appeared to be a border.

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Richard Cartwright Brannen (1891-1978)

Richard was born February 16, 1891, at Stoney Island on Cape Sable Island. He was the son of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

In the 1910 US census he was living with his widowed mother on Meridian Street in Boston. He was 19 working in a shop as a machinist.

He married Salome Edna Powell (1893-1990) about 1913 on Cape Sable Island. She was the daughter of William Horn Powell (1860-1937) and Deborah Ross (1859-1942). They had one child, Eva L. P. (1916-1974).

In the 1920 census he was found living in Portsmouth NH. He was shown as a naturalized citizen age 28and married to Salome. They had one child, Eva. He was a foreman machinist.

In the 1930 census he was age 39 living in Medford MA and working as a foreman at Steel Ship Works. In 1940 he was 49 still living in Medford with Salome.

He died at Stoney Island May 30, 1978, and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery there. Salome died in Windsor NS September 20, 1990, and is buried with Richard.

OBITUARY:

Richard Cartwright Brennan, 87, died Tues., May30, 1978 in Roseway Hospital, Shelburne. Born in Stoney Island, he was a son of the late Andrew and Emma Ross Brennan. He was a member of Temple United Church; Philadelphia Masonic Lodge No. 47; and Balbec Lodge, in Everett, Mass. Surviving are his wife, the former Salome Powell, a granddaughter, Carolyn (Mrs. Charles W. Harper), in Oklahoma; a great grandson, Charles Harper,Jr.; a sister, Hazel (Mrs. Lee Peachy), Rockland, Mass. He was predeceased by a daughter, Eva, three brothers, Claude, Jerome, and Eben; five sisters, Eva, Minnie, Esther, Ella and Elizabeth.. Burial at Atlantic cemetery, Stoney Island.

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Ella P. Brannen (1896-1969)

Ella was born July 1896 in Boston, MA. She was the daughter of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

She appears in the 1910 US census as age 14 living in Boston with her parents and siblings.

She married George H. Tibbets (1877-1942) from Boothbay Maine around 1930. They had one child, George Richard Tibbets (1931-2003).

Her husband George died July 26, 1942, in Boston MA. She died about 1969.

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Esther Trott Brannen (1898-??)

Esther was born February 1898 in Carver MA. She was the daughter of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

The 1900 US census shows her age two living in Boston MA with both her parents and siblings

She appears in the 1910 US census as age 11 living in Boston with her widowed mother and siblings.

She first married Leroy Edson Ford (1885-1918) who died early at age 33 in 1918. They had one daughter Phillis Marie Ford (1916-2008). Phillis was adopted by Elmer and Ruth LaCoste and appears age 13 in the 1930 US Census.

Esther married Lewis Clifford Cook (1884-1936) in 1921. He was born in Provincetown MA.

In the 1930 US census there is a Esther Cook age 32 no children married to Lewis, a department store manager and living in Philadelphia PA 3218 Baring Street he was 45 and had been married previously and had on child Richard Cook (1909-1944).

Her date of passing and location are unknown. He died April 21, 1936, in Philadelphia.

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Hazel May Brannen (1900-1988)

Hazel was born May 18, 1900, in Boston MA. She was the daughter of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958).

She was nine years old in the 1910 census living with her widowed mother and five siblings

She married Leo Augustine Peachey in Nashua NH April 25, 1923. She was 22 living in Boston and employed as a saleslady. It was a first marriage for both.

In the 1930 US census she was living 1414 Easter Av Malden age 29 there were three children Gloria A age six, Irene L. age five and Eleanor P. age three. He was a gas fitter at a gas company. Gloria was born in Pennsylvania Irene and Eleanor were born in Massachusetts.

In the 1940 census she is living in 545 Newport Av Quincy with Leo and children Gloria age16, Eileen age 15, Eleanor age 13 and Leo Jr age nine. Leo was foreman for a gas company.

In the 1943 Quincy city directory they were living at 545 Newport Av. Wosley. He was assistant supernatant BC Gas Co. Daughter Eileen who lived with them was a bookkeeper.

The 1951 Quincy city directory has Leo and Hazel at 545 Newport and also Leo A. Jr., a student and Eleanor P., a stenographer for BC Gas Co.

Her husband Leo died May 2, 1953, in Quincy MA. She died 8 March 1988. Her last residence was Arlington MA.

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Ebenezer T. Brannen (1903-1903)

Ebenezer was born on May 31 1903 in Boston MA. He was the youngest son of Andrew Lovitt Brannen (1859-1904) and Emma Crowell Ross (1864-1958). He died July 12, 1903, also in Boston MA.

END

FIFTH GENERATION

THE CHILDREN OF MARY ESSA BRANNEN (1877-1945)

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Margaret Bateman (1899-1906)

Margaret was born July 25, 1899, on Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957).

She appeared in the 1901 census.

She died July 1906 in Shelburne NS and is buried in the Atlantic Cemetery in Stoney Island.

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Oneita Pearl Bateman (1900-1920)

Pearl was born about 1900 on Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957).

She died at age 20 in July 5, 1920, as a result of childbirth. Her child Neta Pearl Bateman (1920-2007) survived.

STORY:

My mother, sister Barbara and I went to CSI in the early 2000s and I found lots of details of my mother's birth. Her mother Pearl Bateman was in late pregnancy without anyone knowing. The presumed father of her child was Judah Smith. Pearl went into labor at her employer's home and I guess no one could stop the postpartum bleeding and Pearl died. My gr. grandfather John Matthew Bateman took my mother to the family home and raised her as their own. He however vowed to hunt down and kill Judah, so Judah decided to move to Yarmouth. In her 80s my mother agreed to answer my questions. She said that she began to realize that John Bateman wasn't her father when some islanders told her to say "Hi" for them to her grandfather………An e-mail from Judy DeWitt 2013

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Lydia Catherine Bateman (1902-1991)

Lyd was born October 10, 1902, on Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957).

She married Hugh (Hep) Chase (1895-1968) in May 1928. He was the son of Wilber Chase and Adria J. Cunningham. They had no children of their own but took in and raised a child of her sister Emily Bateman (1904-1981) and Arthur Rennehan (1898-1929) after his father was killed in 1929. The child was Arthur Rennehan Jr.

Lyd was a schoolteacher who taught in various Island schools throughout her career. She was noted for being “strict”.

Lyd and Hep lived in the house across the road to the lane to McGray’s wharf.

Hep died in 1968 and Lyd remarried in 1980. Her second husband was Claud Atkinson son of Moses Atkinson and Jane Cunningham.

Lyd died November 26 19991 in Barrington Passage NS.

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Emily Jane Bateman (1904-1961)

Emily was born about March 14, 1904, at Stoney Island, Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957). She was married three times; her first marriage was to Arthur Grant Rennehan (1898-1929) on March 14, 1920, in Boston MA. He was the son of William Rennehan and Virginia Newell. They had two children, a daughter Mildred Eva (1925-2006), and Arthur Melvin Rennehan Jr.(1924-2000). Arthur Sr. was killed in work accident in the US in 1929. After Arthur Sr. died Emily's sister Lyd and her husband raised Arthur Jr. Her daughter Mildred was raised by Sherben Lowell Brannen (1882-1957) and his wife Muriel Atkinson. Emily may have had a third child out of wedlock who was given up for adoption. Her second marriage was to Randall Lowell Atkinson (1904-1966) December 19, 1932, at Centreville. He was the son of John R. Rennehan and Caroline Brown. On their marriage certificate she listed her name as Rennehan, age 28, a widow, and a domestic. Randall died September 17, 1966.

Emily married two more times: Charles Waybrat (1898-1988) the son of William Waybrat and Carrie Atwood and Timothy William Forman Ross (1910-1988).

 Emily died March 24, 1981, on Cape Sable Island and is buried in River Head NS.

STORY:

Emily did have 2 children by her husband, her daughter Mildred and son Arthur Rennehan Emily was widowed young. Her husband was killed in an accident while working in the States. Sometime later she became pregnant by a local And the boy baby was adopted. Aunt Emily also gave her son Arthur to Aunt Lyd to raise which she did.

From an e-mail from Judy DeWitt August 2015

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Eula Mae Bateman (1905-1989)

Eula was born about September 4, 1905, at Stoney Island, Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957). She briefly taught school on the Island.

She married Cornelius F. Ross (1892-1937) on August 19, 1926. He was the son of Warren Ross and Frances Atkinson. He was a fisherman He died of a broken back when a boat fell over on him December 27, 1937. He is buried in Stoney Island.

Her second husband was Hartley William Atkinson (1915-1939). He was the son of Edgar V. Atkinson and Mariam Cunningham. He died of a heart attack at age 23 and is buried in Stoney Island.

She married for the third time to Albert R. (Darb) Nickerson (1913-1968) in about 1937. He was the son of Collins Nickerson and Anna E. McKinnon.

Darb died in January 1968 on Cape sable Island and is buried in Lower Clark’s Harbour.

She died December 22, 1989, in Armview NS and is buried in Evergreen cemetery Lower Clark’s Harbour NS.

END

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Margaret Delle Bateman (1906-1990)

Margaret was born July about 1906 on Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957). She was given the name Margaret as her sister with that name had died shortly before her birth.

She married William (Willie) Hansen a native of Norway.

Margaret and her husband had no children of their own but took in a baby born to her sister Eva and raised him as their own. He was named Robert and went by the last name Hansen.

They lived in Stamford Connecticut in the mid 1950`s.

She died June 28, 1990, in Shelburne NS and is buried in the Atlantic Cemetery in Stoney Island.

STORY:

Margaret did marry a William Hansen and had no children of her own. She did take a baby born to her sister Eva and raised Robert as her own with "Willie" as he was known. They took in another unrelated young woman known to Willie as a favor so she could go to school in Connecticut, USA.

When my sister Barbara and I returned to the states from CSI. We lived with Great Aunt Marg and Uncle Willie in Stamford for a school year while our parents relocated from Texas.

They were very kind and happy to help family in hard times. Willie was said to be from Norway originally, and jumped ship in the states where he met Margaret.

From an e-mail from Judy DeWitt August 2015

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Archibald Smith Bateman (1908-1996)

Smith was born on October 23, 1908, at Stoney Island on Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957).

He married Laura Matilda Brannen (1911-1961) December 7, 1929. They had four children: -Janette Adaline (1930-),-Mary Julia (1932-1998),-Lydia Prue (1934-), and -Sandra Dale (1939)

They later divorced. The four children were raised by Laura.

He married Estelle Marie Boissonneault (1912-2010) in Portsmouth NH Nov 28, 1942. He gave his address Boston, no street address. It was his second marriage he was aged 34 divorced from Laura Brannen. He was listed as a seaman. Estelle was age 30. It was her second marriage. She was divorced from Shirley Jeremiah Brannen. She gave her address as 10 Greenwich, Boston MA. Her parents were listed as Edward Boissonneault age 50 living in Roxbury and born in Lowell MA. Her mother was Alexandra Boucher deceased.

After his retirement they moved back to Nova Scotia and built a home there.

He died in 1996 and is buried in River Dale Cemetery at Oak Park NS. Estelle Died April 25, 2010, and is buried with him in River Head NS.

END

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Eva Lolo Bateman (1910-2000)

Eva was born on March 16, 1911, on Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957).

According to Judy DeWitt, Eva had a child out of wedlock. He was named Robert and taken by Eva’s older sister Margaret Bateman-Hansen (1899-1990) and Willie Hansen. They raised him as their own.

Eva married John Lombardo in Massachusetts. He was a taxi driver Eva and John moved to Centreville and built a house on the north side of the McGray’s wharf lane in the early 1950s. He first ran a service station in North East Point and then became a school bus driver for many years. She died in about 2000.

END

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Donald Eugene Bateman (1913-1969)

Donald was born September 13, 1913, at Stoney Island on Cape Sable Island to Mary Essa Brannen (1877-1945) and John Bateman (1875-1957).

He married Marie Alice Newell (1924-2006) September 24, 1955. She was the daughter of Harold Newell and Elizabeth Ross. They had one child Gladys born in 1956.

He lived in Centreville taking over his parent’s home when his father died in 1957.

He died June 19, 1969, on Cape Sable Island and is buried in the Centreville cemetery. Marie died in 2006.

END

THE CHILD OF SHURBEN BRANNEN (1882-1957)

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Clifford Atwood-Brannen (1909-1996)

Clifford was adopted by Shurben Lowell Brannen (1882-1957) and Muriel Atkinson (1886-1953). His last name was originally Atwood.

He married Ruth G. Ross (1909-1982) October 19, 1929. She was the daughter of Stillman and Sarah Ross. They had five children only three lived past infancy, Lowell, Ross and Janice.

He was in the Merchant Marine during WWII.

He appears in the 1949 and 1963 voter’s list as a fisherman at Stoney Island.

Ruth died in 1982 and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery at Stoney Island NS.

Clifford died February 4, 1996, in the Roseway Hospital at Sandy Point NS and is buried with Ruth.

STORY:

Brannen, Clifford Atwood

Canadian Merchant Army. Born 18 June 1909 in The Hawk, Cape Sable — Island, Shelburne County; died 4 February 1996 at Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point, Shelburne County. Adopted son of Shurben Lowell and Muriel Estelle (Atkinson) Brannen. Married on 14 October 1929 Genevieve "Ruth" Ross. They had two sons, Lowell and Ross, a daughter, Janice, and two daughters who died in infancy. Buried at Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island.

Veterans of Shelburne County V-2

OBITUARY:

BRANNEN, Clifford Atwood - 86, Stoney Island, Shelburne Co., died February 4, 1996, in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at The Hawk, he was a son of the late Shurban and Muriel (Atkinson) Brannen. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the merchant marine. Surviving are sons, Lowell, Stoney Island; Ross, Clam Point; daughter, Mrs. Janice Nickerson, Dartmouth; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ruth Ross; two infant daughters; brother, Cecil Atwood; sister, Geneva Storey. . Burial in Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island.

END

 THE CHILDREN OF MARELLA MAUDE BRANNEN (1877-1959)

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Volena Gertrude Smith (1896-1985)

Volena was the oldest child of Marella Maude Brannen (1877-1959) and Wallace Bradley Smith (1873-1945).  She was born July 6, 1897, at North East Point NS.

She appeared in the 1901 census as age three years and in the 1911 census as age 14.

She married Kenneth Alfred Crowell (1898-1964) March 2 1917. They had six children:

1. Wesley Crowell (1917-1917)

2. Lillian Maude Crowell (1918-1974)

3. Frasier Millet Burnette Crowell (1919-1995)

4. Melvin Burnette Crowell (1923-2008)

5. Milford Wallace Crowell (1935-2007)

5. Rose Crowell

Kenneth died June 24, 1964, in Centreville. Volina died at Sandy Point May 20, 1985.

END

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Esther Martina Smith (1900-1965)

Esther was the child of Marella Maude Brannen (1877-1959) and Wallace Bradley Smith (1873-1945).  She was born April 8, 1900, at North East Point NS.

She appeared in the 1901 census as eleven months old. In the 1911 census she was shown as age 12 and 1921 she was shown as age 21 living in Clam Point with her parents.

She married Sydney Wynelieg Nickerson a widower, on October 30, 1926, in Barrington NS. He was the son of William Lewis Nickerson (1870-1925) and Willemina Purdy (1877-1948). Esther was age 26, a housekeeper at the time of her marriage. They do not appear to have had children.

She died November 29, 1965, in Barrington NS. Sydney died in Windsor NS December 26 1973.

END

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Mary Elizabeth Smith (1901-1913)

Mary was the child of Marella Maude Brannen (1877-1959) and Wallace Bradley Smith (1873-1945).  She was born in March 1907 at North East Point NS.

She appeared in the 1911 census as age four.

She appears to have died young in 1913.

END

THE CHILDREN OF SARAH ELLEN BRANNEN (1878-??)

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Rona Gertrude Trott (1900-1979)

Rona was born on December 24 1900 at Stoney Island NS. She was the daughter of Sarah Ellen Brannen (1878-1963?) and Allan Wood Trott (1870-??).

She appeared in the 1901 census as one year old living with her parents in Stoney Island NS.

She appeared in the 1920 census living on Brooks Street in Boston with her father and five siblings

She married Joseph Fredrick Hipwell (1900-1965) July 18, 1926, in Boston. They had two daughters: Gertrude Alice Hipwell (1929-1996) and Ina L. Hipwell (1927-).

The 1930 census showed them living next to her sister Anna, her husband and two children.

Her naturalizations form in 1945 shows her birth date as December 24, 1900, and her date of arrival in the US as April 1, 1901. Her weight was shown as 191 pounds.

He died December 8, 1965, in Boston MA.

She died February 15, 1979, in Beverley MA. END

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Anna Trott (1903-1999)

Anna was born June 29, 1903, at Stoney Island NS. She was the daughter of Sarah Ellen Brannen (1878-??) and Allan Wood Trott (1870-1963?). She gave her birthdate on her immigration form as 1904.

She appeared in the 1920 census living on Brooks Street in Boston with her father and five siblings. Her mother was not shown in the household.

She married George Coleman Connelly (1899-1970) in 1926. He was the son of Thomas J. Connelly and Briget Beatty. They had at least three children: Anna born about 1927 and Robert J.

In the 1930 census she was living next door to her sister Rona and her family. There was one child, Anna age three, her son had not yet been born.

His 1942 draft registration card gave his age as 42

George died June 22, 1970. She died September 30, 1999, her death registration indicates her birthdate was 1904

END

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Vera Trott (1904-??)

Vera was born on December 21, 1904, at Stoney Island NS. She was the daughter of Sarah Ellen Brannen (1878-1963?) and Allan Wood Trott (1870-??).

She appeared in the 1920 census living on Brooks Street in Boston with her father and five siblings. Her mother was not shown in the household.

She married John Jones on August 2, 1928, in Boston.

In the 1930 census she was shown as 24 and living in Revere. In the 1940 census she was shown as 35 in Revere with no children.

She petitioned for citizenship in 1940 and indicated no children. She gave birth date as December 21, 1904.

On September 2, 1949, and September 19, 1954, she was a passenger on the “Boston boat”.

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Ina Trott (1905-1988)

Ina was born November 14, 1905, at Stoney Island NS. She was the daughter of Sarah Ellen Brannen (1878-1963?) and Allan Wood Trott (1870-??).

She appeared in the 1920 census living on Brooks Street in Boston with her father and five siblings. Her mother was not shown in the household

She married Edmund J. Gleason (1898-1963) in 1922. They had three children: Dorothy Francis (1922-1994), Joseph Andrew (1926-1992), and Edmund Jr, who was born about 1937.

They appeared in the 1930 census. She was aged 35 and he was 42 years old. The two children were with them.

In the 1940 census they had three children living with them.

She died July 29, 1988, in Winthrop MA. Edmund died in 1963.

END

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Maude Trott (1907-1957)

Maude was born about 1907 at Stoney Island NS. She was the daughter of Sarah Ellen Brannen (1878-1963?) and Allan Wood Trott (1870-??). Maude was the youngest child of the marriage.

She appeared in the 1920 and 1930 census. She was living with father. Her mother Sarah was not in the household. She was shown as age 21 in the 1930 census.

In the 1940 census she was shown as an inmate of the Monson State Hospital in Monson MA. She was aged 33 and had been there since at least 1935.

She died January 17, 1957, in Revere MA.

She was not mentioned in her brother Andrew’s 1961 obituary.

END

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Andrew Joseph Trott (1908-1961)

Andrew was born on December 8, 1908, at Stoney Island NS. She was the daughter of Sarah Ellen Brannen (1878-1963?) and Allan Wood Trott (1870-??).

He appeared in the 1920 census living on Brooks Street in Boston with his father and five siblings. Her mother was not shown in the household

In the 1930 census age 23, living at home with his father, sister Maude and his sister Ina and her husband and children.

On his 1940 draft registration card he gave his birthdate as December 8, 1908, and he indicated he was living with his sister Ina Gleason.

Andrew died October 6, 1961. I can find no indication that he had married.

OBITUARY:

TROTT-In Revere. formerly of East Boston. Oct. 6. Andrew. beloved son of_ Alward and the late Sarah (Brennan) Trott. brother of Gertrude Hipwell, Anna Connelly, Vera Jones and Ina Gleason. Interment at Treamor Momorial. 726Saratoga Street., East Treanor

END

THE CHILDREN OF ROBERT HENRY BRANNEN (1879-1956)

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Joseph Everett Brannen (1911-1995)

Joseph was born in Clark’s Harbour October 9, 1911, to Robert Henry Brannen (1879-1956) and Elizabeth Belle Crowell (1891-1967).

The 1921 Canadian census showed him age nine living at Stoney Island. He was a student living with parents and two siblings.

He married Matilda (Mattie) Belle Penney (1919-2008) in 1939 on Cape Sable Island. She was the daughter of Lewis Churchill Penney (1881-1952) and Bessie Kenney (1885-1980). They lived in Stoney Island and had three children, Cecil W. (1941-), Joseph Jr. (1943-) and Emerson (1944-)

He died September 16, 1995, at Yarmouth and is buried in the Atlantic Cemetery. Mattie died August 17, 2008, and is buried with Joseph.

OBITUARY:

BRANNEN, Joseph (Everett) - 83, Stoney Island, Shelburne Co., died September 16, 1995, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born at Clark's Harbour, he was a son of the late Robert and Belle (Crowell) Brannen. Surviving are his wife, the former Mattie Penney; sons, Cecil, Clark's Harbour; Joseph R., Stoney Island; Emerson, Barrington; brother, George, Stoney Island; sister, Mrs. Genevieve Frelick, Stoney Island; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.. Burial in Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island.

OBITUARY:

Brannen, Mattie Belle, 88, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, formerly of Stoney Island, Shelburne County, died August 14, 2008 at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Clark's Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Churchill and Bessie (Kenney) Penney. She attended the Stoney Island United Baptist Church. She was a member of the Atlantic Cemetery Club. She loved to knit and read and never gave up on her faith. She is survived by sons, Cecil (Sally), Clark's Harbour, Joseph, Stoney Island, Emerson (Evelyn), Barrington.; sister, Nora Swansburg, Little Harbour; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Everett; brothers, Cecil, Leslie; sister, Susie. Visitation was 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m., Saturday from the H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m., Sunday from the Stoney Island United Baptist Church, Pastor Dan Dunnett officiating. Burial took place in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island

END

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Geneva Gertrude Brannen (1916-2006)

Geneva was born Mach 29 1916 at Stoney Island to Robert Henry Brannen (1879-1956) and Elizabeth Belle Crowell (1891-1967).

She married Earl Raymond Frelick (1900-??) from Mersey Point NS around 1936. He was the son of Howard Frelick. They had one child, Robert Frelick.

The 1945 voters list showed an Earl Frelick, Army, home address Mersey Point Queens County. In the 1957 voters list are listed as living on 129 Elm Street Halifax. He was in the army.

Earl R. Frelick had a telephone listing showing a Stoney Island address from 1995 to 2002.

Earl and Mrs. Earl Frelick appear on the voters list in Stoney Island. He was a fisherman.

He died May 12, 1992, and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery in Stoney Island NS.

 Geneva died in Yarmouth NS December 6 2006. Her obituary appeared in the Halifax Chronicle Herald.

END

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Lloyd George Brannen (1920-1996)

Lloyd (Putt) was born in Stoney Island about 1920 to Robert Henry Brannen (1879-1956) and Elizabeth Belle Crowell (1891-1967). In the 1921 census he was shown as age one living in Stoney Island.

He served in the army during WWII.

He had a long-term relationship with Dena Banks. They do not appear to have children.

He died at Stoney Island January 12, 1996, and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery.

OBITUARY:

BRANNEN, Lloyd George - 75, Stoney Island, Shelburne Co., died January 12, 1996, at home. Born at Stoney Island, he was a son of the late Robert Henry and Lizzie Belle (Crowell) Brannen. Surviving are his common law wife, Dena Banks, Roseway Manor, Sandy Point; sister, Geneva Frelick, Stoney Island. He was predeceased by brother, Everett. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in H. Huskilson's Memorial Chapel, Barrington, Rev. Derek Hollett officiating. Burial in Atlantic Cemetery.

END

THE CHILDREN OF BENJAMIN K. BRANNEN (1882-1958)

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Irvin Brannen (1919-2001)

Irvin was the oldest child of Benjamin K. Brannen (1882-1958) and Mildred Nellie Oliva Ross (1902-1998). He was born about 1919 on Cape Island.

He married Rita Mae Martell (1829-2015) in Halifax Jun 29, 1944, She was from Cape Briton NS. They had no children.

He appeared in the Stoney Island voters list of 1949 as a fisherman along with Mrs. Irvin Brannen.

Irvin died at age 81 June 22, 2001, in Arichat NS. Rita died March 1, 2015, in Little Anse NS.

STORY:

Brannen, Irvin Royal Canadian Army. Born in 1920 in Stoney Island, Shelbume County;. died 22 June 2001 at St Anne's Centre, Arichat at the age of 81. Son of Benjamin and Nellie (Ross) Brannen. Married Rita Martell. Following his five years of service, Irvin worked at Booth Fisheries and the Fisherman's Co-op in Petit de Grat for 13 years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47, St. Peters. Buried at Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Gras.

Veterans of Shelburne County V-2

END

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Seretha Edwina Brannen (1924-1947)

Seretha was the child of Benjamin K. Brannen (1882-1958) and Mildred Nellie Oliva Ross (1902-1998). She was born at Stoney Island on Cape Sable Island April 4, 1924.

It is believed she married Alpheus Fulton Kendrick (1925-2008) about 1947. He was the son of Joseph Fulton Kendrick (1899-1966) and Mary Ellen Church (1903-2008).

He had been married previously and had five children. They had one child Allen Irvin Kendrick (1947-1951) who died young. October 27, 1947. She died in the Shelburne Hospital from complications of child birth a few days after her son was born.

Alpheus married again. He died in Yarmouth October 4 2008 and is buried in the Old Kirk cemetery in North East Point with his second wife.

END

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Sarah Evangeline Brannen (1937-2000)

Sarah was the child of Benjamin K. Brannen (1882-1958) and Mildred Nellie Oliva Ross (1902-1998). She was born on April 20, 1937, on Cape Sable Island.

She married Howard Waybret (1937-1981) July 28, 1956.

They had one child Christina Marie (1957-1957) who died shortly after birth.

Howard died February 23, 1981, in Shelburne. Sarah died about March 2000 in Yarmouth NS.

END

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Mary Brannen (1927-1943)

Mary was the child of Benjamin K. Brannen (1882-1958) and Mildred Nellie Oliva Ross (1902-1998) she was born August 1, 1927, on Cape Island.

She was about 15 years old when she died September 19, 1943, in Yarmouth NS.

END

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Robert Owen Brannen (1932-2016)

Owen was the child of Benjamin K. Brannen (1882-1958) and Mildred Nellie Oliva Ross (1902-1998). He was born July 26, 1932, on Cape Sable Island.

Owen married Mary Evangeline Nickerson, the daughter of Delmar Nickerson and Lavinia Nickerson in 1957. They appear to have only one child, Robert Leigh Brannen.

In 1969 he purchased the house and property in Clam Point that was owned and built by Joseph Brannen (1820-1845) which had recently been owned by his father.

Owen died November 7, 2016.

OBITUARY:

Robert Owen Brannen, 84, Bay Side Home, Barrington, died on Monday, November 7, 2016 at the Bay Side Home. Born at Stoney Island, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Nellie (Ross) Brannen. He enjoyed watching the ox hauls at the exhibition. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Evangeline Nickerson and son, Robert Leigh (Olive), Shag Harbour. He was predeceased by a brother, Irving; sisters, Seretha, Mary, Sarah.. Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island

OBITUARY.

BRANNEN, Mary Evangeline “Vangie” - 86, Bay Side Home, Barrington passed away March 12, 2020 at Bay Side Home. Born at Clark’s Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Delmar and Lavinia Nickerson. In her younger years she enjoyed playing Bingo. She loved her animals, especially cats. She is survived by her son, Robert Leigh (Olive) Brannen, Shag Harbour. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert “Owen” Brannen; brothers, Mervin Nickerson, Raymond Nickerson in infancy; and sister, Addie. There will be no visitation by request.. Interment to follow in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island

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THE CHILD OF ARCHIBALD CLAYTON BRANNEN (1885-1963)

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Robert Clarence Brannen (1920-2011)

Robert was an adopted child of Archibald Clayton Brannen (1885-1963) and Etta Nickerson (1883-1963). He was born at Stoney Island March 11, 1920. His biological parents were Burkley Reed and Mildred Ross.

He married Hillary Crowell (1924-1983) the daughter of Richard Crowell and Ora Nickerson. Together they had four children, Mildred, Joan, Stanley and Sharon. Hillary brought a child Gary Crowell into the marriage.

Robert was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean conflict and made a career in the Army. After retirement he became a fisherman.

Hillary was also a WWII veteran of the RCAF.

Hillary died September 25, 1983.

Robert remarried to Ada Bower.

He died October 14, 2011, and is buried in the Evergreen cemetery in Lower Clark’s Harbour.

STORY:

BRANNEN, Robert WWII

Robert joined the army in 1941. In 1943, he went to England with the 23rd Armoured Regiment and on to Normandy. Robert is now retired and living in Clyde River, NS.

Submitted by Kingston Branch #098, The Royal Canadian Legion.

STORY:

Dad and his brother …., their grandparents were William Roland Reed and Mary Ellis Quillin from Stoney Island, Their Parents were Burkley Reed and Mildred (Ross) My Dads great aunt was Bessie (Reed) Lowe from Clarks Harbour.

From a FACEBOOK note of Sharon Brannen Wiese Feb 19 2013

Sharon Brannen Wiese 1:28pm Jul 21  Hi bruce, The picture you seen in the magazine was of my father he was in ww2 and korea, his biological parents names were berkley and mildred (ross) Reed. His adoptive parents were Archibald and Etta (nickerson) brannen. He was adopted at the age of five. Dad was born March 5,1920 and he died October 14,2011. My moms name was Hilary (crowell) Brannen. I have three siblings, Mildred (legere), Joan (nickerson) and a deceased brother Stanley brannen. I move back to cape island last year and live in clarks harbour

He served in th Korean War as a Guardsman Royal 22nd Regiment, Canadian Grenadier Guards

OBITUARY:

Brannen, Robert Clarence, 91, Clyde River, Shelburne County passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at Stoney Island, on March 11, 1920 he was a son of the late Burkley and Mildred (Ross) Reed. He was a veteran of World War II and The Korean War.

 He served in the Canadian Army for approximately 20 years, serving in Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. After his retirement from the Military, he was a fisherman fishing out of Cape Sable Island. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 148, Clark's Harbour. He is survived by his second wife Ada (Bower); step son, Gary (Dorothy) Crowell, South Side; daughters, Mildred (David) Legere, Berwick, Joan Nickerson (Roy Stubbs), Cornwallis, Sharon (Dan) Wiese, Dalhousie, N.B.; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter. He was predeceased by his first wife, Hilary (Crowell); son Stanley (Flora); brothers, Bernard, Donald, Ralph, Albert. Visitation took place from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Monday at the H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington, where the funeral was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 18 at the H. Huskilson's Memorial Chapel, Barrington, Pastor Adam Renouf officiated. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Lower Clark's Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association, Canadian Cancer Society, Royal Canadian Legion or charity of your choice.

OBITUARY:

Hillary Thelma Brannen, 59, Clyde River, died Sunday,

25 September, 1983 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital Born In Clark's Harbour, she was

a daughter of the late Richard and Ora (Nickerson) Crowell.

She was a member 'of the United Baptist Church, Clark's Harbour and the Rebekah Lodge 49, Riverside, Royal Canadian Legion, branch 148, Clark's Harbour.

She was a Veteran of the Second World War, having served with the RCAF, women's division. She is survived by her husband, Robert; two sons, Stanley, The Hawk; Gary Crowell, South Side; three daughters, Mildred (Mrs. David Legere), Petawawa, Ont:; Mrs. Joan Nickerson, The Hawk; Sharon (Mrs. Nell Trivett), Cornwailis; and 13 grandchildren.The body is In Kenny's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral will be 2p.m. Thursday in United Baptist Church, Clark's Harbour, Rev. Frank Hudgins officiating, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Lower Clark's

THE CHILDREN OF WILLIAM WILDER BRANNEN (1886-1967)

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Rodney William Brannen (1914-1934)

Rodney was the oldest son of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948). He was born at Stoney Island September 6, 1914.

He was a fisherman and was drown April 24, 1934, when the boat he and his brother Joe were in, capsized near shore.

He was only aged 20 and had never married.

STORY:

He was returning home with his brother Joe April 1934 from tending their traps when their boat capsized. Although the accident happened near shore and in only six feet of water he was drown. His brother was rescued by his father who was in a nearby fishing boat. (Lost Mariners V2)

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Lucilla Alice Brannen (1916-2002)

Alice was born March 18, 1916, at Stoney Island. She was the daughter of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948).

She married Dayson (Dace) Jethro Quinlan (1909-1985) February 9, 1932. He was the son of Murdock Quinlan and Gertrude Mae Nickerson. They had five children:

1.Andrew Eugene Quinlan (1931-??)

2.William Murdock Quinlan (1933-1933)

3.Milton Rodney Quinlan (1937-1966)

4.Horton Joseph Quinan (1944-)

5.Asa Roy Quinlan (1947-)

Dace began as a fisherman and just as the war broke out a storm smashed his gear and instead of re-equipping he enlisted in the army for the duration.

After the war he worked at the Kenney and Ross plant at Stoney Island until it burned. His health declined and he retired. He died June 3, 1985.

Alice died November 16, 2002. She is buried with Dace in the Atlantic Cemetery.

OBITUARY:

QUINLAN (Brannen), L. Alice Kathleen - 86, Stoney Island, died Saturday, November 16, 2002, in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born in Centreville, she was a daughter of the late William and Hildred (Penney) Brannen. She was a member of the United Baptist Church and a member of the Missionary Society, Stoney Island. Alice was a dedicated housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all those that knew her and loved her. She is survived by sons, Andrew, New Castle, Ont.; Horton (Marjorie), Bear Point; Roy (Marie), Barrington Passage; grandchildren, Andrew Jr. Gregory, Steven, Ronda, Leslie, Callie, Lori; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Shawn, Riley, Jacey, Dayson, Karley. She was predeceased by husband, Dayson; sons, Milton and infant son, William; brothers, Rodney, Joseph, Herbert, Frederick, Asa and Paul; sisters, Blanche and Eva. Interment will be in Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

OBITUARY:

Dayson J. Quinlan, 75, passed away on Monday, June 3, 1985, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital.

Born in Stoney Island, he was a son of the late Merdock and (Nickerson) Quinlan.

He was a veteran of the First World War. (Actually WWII)

He is survived by his wife of former Alice Brannen; three sons, Andrew, Newcastle, Ontario; Horton, Stoney Island; and Roy, Shag Harbour; three brothers, Andrew, Weymouth, Mass., William and Douglas, both of Clark's Harbour; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Huskins, Villagedale; Priscilla (Mrs. Angelo Danti, Hanson, Mass., and Rita, (Mrs. Edward Feenar), Liverpool; seven grandchildren and a great grandson.

He was predeceased by two sons, William and Milton; four brothers, Harris, Avery, Nathaniel, and Melbourne; a sister Nervie. Burial was in Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island.

STORY:

Quinlan, Dayson Jethro F16704 Gunner. Royal Canadian Artillery. Born 9 June 1909 in Stoney Island, Cape Sable Island, Shelburne County; died 3 June 1985 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Son of Murdoch Morrison and Gertrude May (Nickerson) Quinlan. Married Alice Kathleen Brannen on 9 February 1932 at the Parsonage, Centreville, Cape Sable Island. Their children were: William, Milton, Horton, Asa "Roy" and Andrew. Dayson enlisted 15 January 1941 in Halifax and trained in Sydney and in Gaspe. He served in Artillery Shore Defense in Sydney and also at Government Point, Shelburne. His duties were to help control the submarine nets at the inner entrance to Shelburne Harbour and to tow large targets out to sea for shore guns practice. Following the war he worked for Kenney Ross Fish Reduction and operated a small family run salt fish plant. Buried at Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island.

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Joseph Wallace Brannen (1917-2001)

Joe was born July 27, 1917, at Stoney Island. He was the son of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948).

He was returning home with his brother Rodney April 1934 after tending their traps when their boat capsized near shore in only six feet of water. Rodney drowned but Joe was rescued by his father who was in a nearby boat. (Lost Mariners V2)

He enlisted on October 7, 1939, and served overseas in WWII. He saw action in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. Although not wounded he did contract malaria. Joe received his official discharge on July 24, 1945.

He married Amanda Amy Smith (1925-) the daughter of Roy Smith and Georgina Quinlan February 28, 1948. They had one child, Joseph Wallace Brannen Jr., born in 1952.

After discharge he and his brother Fred opened a grocery store in Stoney Island. Joe obtained an appointment as Postmaster in Stoney Island September 16, 1948. Fred re-enlisted in the army and Joe carried on the business until July 18, 1962.

He died in Halifax June 22, 2002, and is buried in the Atlantic Cemetery in Stoney Island.

STORY:

He was returning home with his brother Rodney April 1934 from tending their traps when their boat capsized. Although the accident happened near shore and in only six feet of water. Rodney was drown. Joe was rescued by his father who was in a nearby fishing boat. (Lost Mariners V2)

STORY:

Joseph was only married once...that was to Amy Smith and together they had one son, Wallace, who is deceased....Joseph did father 3 other children with  Flora ( Cameron ) Matheson who he had an affair with...she was married at the time and the children (triplets...2 boys, one girl) were given up for adoption. They were all adopted together by a couple who may have lived in Quebec....

Message from Marlene Ross Atkinson niece October 24 2018

STORY:

Brannen, Joseph Wallace Corporal. West Nova Scotia Regiment. Royal Canadian Army. Born 25 July 1917 in Centreville,. Cape Sable Island, Shelburne County; died 22 June 2002 at his home in Halifax. Son of William Weldon and Hildred Innes (Penny) Brannen. Married Amy Amanda Smith 21 February 1948. They had a son Wallace. Joseph enlisted on 1 October 1939 in Shelburne228 and was trained in Bridgewater until December 1939. He crossed on the troop-ship Chrobry and was stationed, along with his brother Fred, in England performing defense work, and guard duties. After five months together Joe and Fred were transferred. Joe's regiment marched 285 miles in fourteen days while on maneuvers in the Tiger Scheme. Joe also did mountain training in Krief, Scotland. From there he went to Sicily where he was transferred to a tank platoon and promoted to. corporal. After three bouts of malaria, his division moved into northwest Europe, where he was given the chance to go to Brussels to meet up with Fred. Joe returned home on 15 June 1945.229 Overall Joseph served in England, Sicily, Italy, Holland and Belgium. -Joe was the charter president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 148, Clark's Harbour and served again as president in 1973 and 1985. He owned a store and also ran the Post Office. In 1990 he was the recipient of the Nova Scotia Award for Exceptional Volunteer Service for the District of Barrington. Buried at Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. (Photo courtesy Shelburne Coast Guard)

Veterans of Shelburne County V-2

STORY:

Joe was born on Cape Sable Island, NS in 1917. 'Cape Island' was home except for the war years, 1939-1945. He was a veteran of the World War Two, discharged as a Corporal at the end of hostilities. He was with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and served in the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean (Italy) and Continental Europe (Holland). He was a charter president of Branch 148, R.C.L., as well as a Life Member and recipient of the Meritorious Service Award. Joe was an active Legion member until shortly before his death in 2002.

Submitted by Cape Sable Branch #148, The Royal Canadian Legion.

STORY:

Joseph Wallace Brannen was born at Stoney Island, the son of William "Dick" and Hildred (Penney) Brannen. He enlisted at Bridgewater with the West Nova Scotia Regiment on October 7, 1939. He narrowly escaped being turned down for military duty because he was flat-footed. He had to convince the medical officer that this was no hindrance to marching before they accepted him. After basic training in Canada, he went overseas on the Chrobv the following December along with his brother Fred, and a group of young men from the local area. He and Fred spent about five months, under canvas, in the same barracks in England before Fred was transferred to the Algonquin Regiment. Joe spent a lengthy time training in England and Scotland before going to Sicily, Italy and up through France, Belgium and Holland with his regiment. Although in the thick of the fighting until the end of hostilities, he was never wounded. While in Italy, however, he had the misfortune to contract malaria. Joe received his official discharge on July 24, 1945.

Joe's son said, "My father was most proud of the time he spent as a guard at Winston Churchill's country estate. One particular night he and a companion raided an outbuilding, which held a considerable amount of hard-to-get milk. They drank their fill, making themselves very sick in the process, as they had not tasted creamy milk in many months. In an attempt to bring some back to their comrades, a bottle dropped and broke. Cleaning up necessitated using parts of their uniforms as they could not find any other cloth to do the task". He continued, "Another time my father and his platoon were pinned down in a farmhouse. They were extremely hungry, and the only option for food was a live pig. They had no means of scalding the flesh to remove the hair and clean the skin. My father had the solution; they would skin the pig. Indeed they did, and all ate well.

OBITUARY:

BRANNEN, Amy Amanda – 92, Barrington formerly of Stoney Island, passed away at Bay Side Home, Barrington on August 26, 2018. Born December 7, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Georgie (Ross) Smith. She is survived by her daughter in law, Arianna; grandchildren, Loi, Noah, Joe; brothers, Milton, Roy, Amon; sisters, Izetta, Leora, and Abbie. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; son, Wallace “Wally”; brothers, Albert, Edward; sisters, Goldie and Violet. There will be a visitation on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Barrington. The funeral service will be held Thursday, August 30, 2 p.m. at the Stoney Island Baptist Church, Stoney Island with Pastor Wayne Crowell officiating. Interment to follow in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Memorial donations may be made to the Atlantic Cemetery.

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Herbert Malcolm Brannen (1919-1945)

Herbert was born May 28, 1919, at Stoney Island. He was the son of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948).

Herbert was a fisherman before the war. He enlisted in Halifax on 31 December 1940 and saw action in Europe. He was killed near Bienen, Germany March 25, 1945.

He is buried in Groesbeck Canadian War Cemetery. His gravestone is Grave 1, Row A, Plot 19, Gelderland, Netherlands.

He never married.

Herbert's body was later moved with the others in the cemetery to Groesbeck Canadian War Cemetery. His gravestone is Grave 1, Row A, Plot 19, Gelderland, Netherlands. There is also a memorial marker for him in the Atlantic cemetery in Stoney Island NS.

STORY:

Brannen, Herbert Malcolm F16767. Born 28 May 1919 in Stoney Island, Cape Sable Island, Shelburne County; killed in action on 26 March 1945 in Germany. Son of William Weldon 'Dick' and Hildred Innes (Penney) Brannen. Herbert had seven brothers, Fred (RCA), Joseph (RCA) Paul, Norman, Wallace, Rodney (deceased ) and Asa (also killed in action), as well as three sisters, Alice, Blanche and Eva.

When Herbert enlisted in Halifax on December 31 1940 he gave his occupation as a fisherman and a cement worker. Herbert spent 14 months with the 108th Coast Battery in Labrador. He embarked to the United Kingdom July 21 1944 and for France on August 17 1944. The letter written to his mother by Captain Jack Fairweather describes the battle in which Herbert was killed:

North N S Highlanders

CAO, April 25 1945

Dear Mrs. Brannen:

It is with deep and sincere regret that I write to tell you of your son's death. As you know he had been with our regiment for many months and so was an 'old hand'. Men of his type are hard to replace. Steadiness, cool courage, and cheerfulness are the qualities which go to make a good soldier. Herbert had all these and was held in high esteem by his officers and comrades.

On the 24th we crossed the great river Rhine. The next day we were given the job of clearing the enemy from the very important town of Bienen. This place was the Key to the Bridgeheads as all the armies later passed through here. The Germans realizing this placed a considerable force of their fanatical 'paratroops' there to stop us. Our company was forward and was to attack the town with another company. As we moved to our starting point we came under heavy machine gun and mortar fire. Your son with one of the leading platoons was hit by some of this stuff and was instantly killed. As we were moving into an attack at this time, I didn't have a chance to discover where he had been hit and when I returned after the battle our Padre had buried him in the Little Novie Cemetery on the east side of the Rhine.

In closing I would like to extend to you my deepest sympathies in your great loss and also those of my men, his comrades. He has given his life that we may be free.

Yours Sincerely,

Capt. Jack Fairweather

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Frederick Archibald Brannen (1920-1998)

Frederick Archibald Brannen, was the son of William “Dick” Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred (Penney) Brannen (1893-1948) of Stoney Island. He was born on December 11, 1920.

He claimed to be the first man from Shelburne County to enlist after war was declared. He and his brother were shipped overseas in December 1939.  He was wounded in action. He had a very distinguished career as a soldier earning the Military Medal in WWII presented to him by the King at Buckingham Palace.

He came home September 13, 1945, and opened a grocery store with his brother Joe.

He re-enlisted and served in the Korean conflict.

After a career in the military, he worked as a crewman on ships. When he retired, he returned to Cape Sable Island.

He married three times, first, Annie Belle Collishaw October 10, 1945. She was the daughter of William Collishaw and Olive Swim. They had one child, Judith Brannen.

He married Gertrude Amelia McKay-Atwood (1915-1996) October 1950. She was the daughter of Alanzo McKay and Cora Acker. His third wife was Norma Elizabeth Atkinsons (1924-2010) January 1, 1997. She was the daughter of Grace Atkinson.

Fred died April 7, 1998, in Yarmouth and is buried in the Atlantic Cemetery in Stoney Island.

STORY:

Frederick Archibald Brannen, son of William “Dick” and Hildred (Penney) Brannen of Stoney Island, enlisted with the West Nova Scotia Regiment shortly after war was declared in 1939. Fred was picking apples for a farmer in the Annapolis Valley that fall. One day a recruiting sergeant arrived in the orchard and asked Fred if he was interested in having a job in the Army. This appealed to Fred, and so he enlisted. When he was asked if he had previous military experience, Fred jokingly replied that he was once a Boy Scout, which was not true. Right away, he was issued a full uniform. This was unusual because uniforms were in short supply. Some men waited for two or three months before getting their uniforms. Others were issued only jackets and/or hats at first. Fred kidded the other young men from Cape Sable Island, telling them that his training as a Boy Scout was the reason he got his uniform so quickly. Afterwards, he took much delight in saying that he was the first man in Shelburne County to be in uniform. He and his brother Joseph shipped overseas on the same troop-ship in December 1939. He was posted to guard duty near Brighten, and then transferred to Scotland for training. From there Fred was posted to France. where he was in the thick of skirmishes and, several times, he narrowly escaped being killed. On the night of September 13, 1944, the infantry regiment crossed the Leopold Canal at Moerkerke, Belgium. It was here that Fred displayed his unflinching bravery. He led his group of men across the canal and "cleaned out a couple of machine gun nests". Finally, when the order came to withdraw, he and his men had to fight their way back through enemy infantry that had infiltrated their position. He assisted his men in ripping doors off houses to make a barge to carry them back across the canal because the pontoon bridge had been bombed. Fred was taken to a hospital to have his wounds dressed. It was then that he discovered that his brother Asa was lying on a cot in the next room to him. Asa had been mortally wounded in the fray, and he died a few hours later without Fred having an opportunity to see him. ( This conflicts with other reliable reports of Asa’s death). Later Cpl. Frederick Archibald Brannen was commended for his outstanding bravery. At a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace, King George VI presented him with the Military Medal. The dispatch read, as follows,

"On the night of September 13, 1944, an infantry regiment carried out a crossing of the Leopold Canal at Moerkerke, Belgium. Cpl. Brannen was in command of one of the leading sections, which he led on to its objective under intense fire from enemy mortars and machine guns. During the night the position was subjected to constant fire from mortars and machine guns and, at first light, it became apparent the enemy snipers were still occupying three buildings near them. Cpl. Brannen personally led the party of men dispatched to clear these houses. Although seriously wounded in the chest, he pressed home the attack. And cleared the houses. Despite intense pain from his wound, Cpl. Brannen continued with his section throughout the morning, under continuous enemy shellfire. Finally, when the order came to withdraw across the canal, he fought his men back through the enemy infantry that had infiltrated their position, and succeeded in getting all his remaining men safely across the canal. The leadership and complete disregard for personal safety shown by this non-commissioned officer in carrying on despite his wounds inspired all ranks in the battalion, and resulted in heavy casualties being inflicted on the enemy."

Fred returned home on September 13, 1945. Later he served in the Korean conflict. He and his brother, Joseph Wallace Brannen returned home safely but their two brothers, Asa and Herbert, were killed in Europe. Their brother Paul was too young to enlist with his brothers during the World War but he joined the military service in 1952 and served in the Korean Conflict. Following that, he did occupational duty in Germany and Egypt.

STORY:

REMEMBERING FREDDIE BRANNEN

Written by: Shaun Hatfield 2018

teen, I doubt I would've understood it anyway.

However, Freddie did tell me A person I wish to honor this year on the eve of Remembrance Day is a character well-known to most. I had the privilege to belly laugh with this man many times as a young boy while working on my father’s mackerel trap. He was an excellent twine-man and knew how to mend nets like no one I’ve ever met. Considering his harrowing war experiences, this man possessed an infectious humor which kept us all in stitches the whole time we worked together...

Yet, during all those years, Freddie Brannen never told me that he was a man decorated by the king for bravery. Yet, during all those years, Freddie Brannen never told me that he was a man decorated by the king for bravery. As a teen, I doubt I would've understood it anyway.

As a that he was up in the valley picking apples one day in early fall of 1939 when the recruitment officer came along and asked him to consider signing up for war. With his little grin, Freddie said, “it sounded more interesting than picking apples - so I signed up”

The recruitment officer then asked Fred: “Do you have any previous military experience?” Freddie quipped: “I once enlisted in the Boy Scouts down on Cape Island”. The recruitment officer just shook his head, but then gave Freddie top priority by issuing him a full uniform - which was rare when the war first started because uniforms were in short supply. I’m told that some recruits got only a hat, a coat or pants - and many had to wait until supplies were available to get a complete uniform.

Though he never spent a single day in the Boy Scouts, Freddie always joked that it was because of his training and experience as a Cape Island Boy Scout that he became the first man in Shelburne County to be issued a full military uniform!

If anyone could bring forth laughter over something as serious as recruitment - leave it to Freddie.

On a more serious note, Fred went on to serve in the West Novies just after war was declared in 1939. Along with brother Joseph, Freddie told me he sailed to England on the troop ship, Chroby. He was later posted to France where he displayed unflinching bravery while leading his men across the Leopold Canal in Belgium.

Fred was no one with whom to tangle! My father-in-law, Carl Smith (also a first cousin to Freddie), told me that when Freddie came back from war, he used to go up to his aunt Norma’s and he would say to Carl: “Is anyone bothering you Carl? Is anyone giving you a hard time in school or in the community? If anyone gives ya a hard time Carl, just let old Freddie know and I’ll take care of it for ya.”

Coming from Fred, it always sounded comical because he had such a funny way about him. But, when I learned more about his personal story, I realize that he likely came back from Europe ready to protect others with no fear - because of what he experienced over there.

In fact, Fred led a group of men across the Leopold Canal in Belgium where they successfully took out some German machine gun nests. However, they got trapped in their position and there was sudden enemy infiltration which forced them to either withdraw or die. It was Fred who - though wounded himself - led and defended his own men from their trapped and deadly position.

In fact, they could not get back across the canal because the pontoon bridge had been bombed... And this man, who filled my own childhood with wholesome laughter, demonstrated far more fortitude than any Boy Scout training could ever afford. It was Fred who ripped doors off houses for a makeshift barge with which he carried all his men to safety.

His beautiful story of human courage in the face of menacing danger was recognized at Buckingham Palace where King George VI presented Fred with a medal of bravery along with the following words:

“On the night of September 13th, 1944 an infantry regiment carried out a crossing of the Leopold Canal in Belgium. Cpl. Brannen was in command of one of the leading sections, which he led on to its objective under intense fire from enemy mortars and machine guns. During the night the position was subjected to constant fire from mortars and machine guns and, at first light, it became apparent the enemy snipers were still occupying three buildings near them. Cpl. Brannen personally led his party of men to clear these houses. Although seriously wounded in the chest, he pressed home the attack - and cleared the houses. Despite intense pain from his wound, Cpl. Brannen continued with his section throughout the morning, under continuous enemy shellfire. Finally when the order came to withdraw across the canal, he fought his men back through the enemy infantry that had infiltrated their position, and succeeded in getting all his remaining men safely across the canal. The leadership and complete disregard for personal safety shown by this non-commissioned officer in carrying on despite his wounds inspired all ranks in the battalion, and resulted in heavy casualties being inflicted on the enemy”

From this, it sounds like my father-in-law Carl was definitely in good hands as a young boy! No fear of danger with a "boy-scout-cousin" like Freddie around!

What still amazes me is that I worked alongside Fred as a boy and, in spite of these experiences of which I knew nothing, he brought all of us so much laughter, so many jokes and good times ...

I find it an which abounds in so many veterans who have experienced the harsh reality of war. Even though Fred lost two brothers - Asa and Herbert - he still marched on with a comical, upbeat and unquenchable human spirit to serve also in Korea, Germany and Egypt.

The human triumph of this one man is the same triumph which belongs to so many others in our community. War Brides, Veterans, Soldiers, Pilots, Merchant Marines and Sailors - they all have similar stories of triumph in the midst of profound human hardship. They’ve honour to highlight Freddie’s story today - because it vividly reflects the same good-hearted joviality and laughter all touched our lives in ways too deep for mere words.... Therefore,

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”

OBITUARY:

Norma Elizabeth Brannen

(February 4, 1924 - July 17, 2010)

BRANNEN, Norma Elizabeth(Atkinson) - Surf Lodge, Lockeport formerly of Stoney Island , Shelburne County passed away Saturday July 17, 2010 at the home. Born on February 4, 1924, at Stoney Island, she was a daughter of the late Grace Atkinson. Survived by brothers, Cecil (Charmaine), Centerville; George Boudreau, Xenia, Ohio; 3 nieces. Predeceased by husband, Frederick. No visitation by request. Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 from the Stoney Island Baptist Church, Stoney Island, Pastor David Ingals officiating. Interment will be in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Memorial donations may be made to the Atlantic Cemetery or to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. On-line condolences may be sent…

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Asa Mervin Brannen (1924-1944)

Asa was born on October 28 1924 at Stoney Island. He was the youngest son of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948).

He was killed in action September 1944 in Adegem Belgium. His brother Fred was taken to a hospital to have his wounds dressed where he discovered that his brother Asa was lying on a cot in the next room to him. Asa had been mortally wounded in the fray, and he died a few hours later without Fred having an opportunity to see him. (This conflicts with other reliable reports of Asa’s death.)

Asa is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery at at Adegem Belgium Grave 11, Row B, Plot 8,

there. He was only 20 years old.

STORY:

Brannen, Asa Mervin F64818. Born 28 October 1924 in Stoney Island, Cape Sable Island; died 19 September 1944 in Belgium as a result of wounds received in action.

He was the son of William Weldon 'Dick' and Hildred Innes (Penney) Brannen. Asa had seven brothers, Fred (RCA), Joseph (RCA), Herbert (also killed in action), Paul, Norman, Wallace and Rodney (deceased) as well as three sisters, Alice, Blanche and Eva.

He was employed as a 'boner' by FW Nickerson Fish Company at the time of his enlistment in Yarmouth on 15 June 1942. He trained in Halifax, North Bay and Aldershot before embarking from Halifax on the 2 March 1943. On arriving overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, he met two of his brothers, Joseph and Fred, who had been there since December 1939. Asa arrived in France on 22 July 1942. He received wounds to his chest and abdomen on 18 September 1944 and died the next day. Buried at Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Grave 11, Row B, Plot 8, Belgium.

Among Asa's effects that were sent home was a silver ring. When his sister was married, she used it for her wedding band

STORY:

A REMEMDRANCE DAY WAR STORY

BY SGT. BEN J. BOURGET correspondent

We were near Asenede, France. when my platoon, part of B Company in the Algonquin Regiment was ordered to attack and beat back the enemy occupying any part of the town's right flank.

Nearing our objective, we came upon a pile of debris forming a mound-type barrier. How the debris was put there and why did not make any sense wit was easily surmountable. As we crossed over this supposedly intended barrier, I heard a strange sound coming from among the men behind me. Was it a whimper? It sounded like someone gasping, trying to fill his lungs with much needed oxygen.

I looked back at my squad and saw a look of pain on Pte. Branon's face. I asked him, "What's wrong?" to which he answered, “I hurt, Sarge" “Where Ace?” I asked. "

“Here" he replied, "on my left breast”.

Halting our advance mound, where I stayed with the wounded lad, I ordered the remaining platoon to take up a defensive position in the surrounding copses of small trees. While Ace stood. I removed his tunic and tolled op his under shirt to look for a wound. I noticed a half- inch slit under his left breast. There was a tiny piece of flesh hanging from the wound, followed by tiny drops of water and blood.

My first thought was “Oh god , is this the suffering Christ hanging on the Cross?” Calming down I came back to the task at hand and looked for a place to lay down this young lad. There on the mound that we occupied was a door that must have been ejected from the bombed house on our right. This door became the place where I lay down the wounded lad.

So strange a time…there was silence everywhere.

I knelt beside the young soldier, put my left arm under its head and tried to comfort him with such word as "Come on Ace where is that perpetual smile you have at all times?”

“I am trying Sarge”, he reply, “It hurts so Much.”

I prayed for him. God but hurts to see someone so young die in such a hellhole.

However, there was relief in the knowledge he. leaving us for a-better place (which eventually comet to us all)……

The time had come to set up the customary casualty marker of rifle and helmet, to indicate yet another comrade had fallen in the line of duty, here in this man-made killing field that some call glory and some call the sins of the world….

What is truly amazing, a miracle perhaps, is that in all the time we halted our advance to comfort this wee lad, there was total silence in the German trench on our left flank.

One of my men, Homer Allard, spotted this trench when held seven or eight armed S.S. soldiers. On orders of “Voffen-legen” (lay down your arms) and “hock-hock”, the Germans complied and surrendered.

We initially thought our teenage comrade, Ace, was shot by one of the Germans but I quickly discounted this theory since the angle of Ace’s wound indicated a frontal entry.

I could only assume that it was a stray projectile that had come from somewhere inside the town as we advanced.

Postscript: Sgt. Bourget occasionally awakes with tears in his eyes, thinking of Pte. Brannon. Six decades later he still laments he never found the young soldier’s parents to tell them their son did not die alone.

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Paul Layton Brannen (1926-1991)

Paul was born November 12th, 1926, at Clam Point. He was the son of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948).

Paul made a career in the Army, enlisting in 1952. He served in Korean Conflict and did occupation duty in Germany and Egypt.

He married a German lady named Elsa Trip. She had a daughter Roswitha born about 1944 from a previous relationship.

They settled in Ontario after he returned to Canada.

The 1974 voters list for Collingwood ON showed him employed by Goodyear. He appeared to be married to a lady named Margaret Brannen and the with a son Lindsay Brannen living with them.

He died April 13, 1991, in Angus ON.

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Brannen, Paul Born in. Clam Point, Cape Sable Island; died 13 April 1991 in Angus, Ontario. Son of William Weldon "Dick" and Hildred limes (Penney) Brannen. Married Eva Elsa and they had a daughter Rose. Paul served both in the Second World War and in the Korean War.

Veterans of Shelburne County V-2

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He had no children that we know of.....while he was in Germany with the Canadian military he met and married an Elsa Tripp...they had no children together but she had a daughter Roswitha ( I think born about 1944)..we did meet them in the early 60's....the wife could speak very little English at the time but the daughter was fluent. Uncle Paul chose not to have a relationship with our family after my grandfather passed...he passed away a few years ago while living in Ontario....not sure if he was still in the military...

An e-mail from Marlene Ross Atkinson 2018

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Blanche Louise Brannen (1929-1990)

Blanche was born June 24, 1929, at Stoney Island. She was the daughter of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948).

She married Victor Clarence Ross (1926-2009) June 5 1943 on Cape Sable Island. He was the son of Reuben Ross and Ella Cunningham. They had five children:

1. Marlene Shirley Ross (1941-47)

2. Martha Ross (1949-1949)

3. Erwin Clarence Ross (1950-??)

4. Wayne Wesley Victor Ross (1961-)

5. McPherson Ross

She died September 12, 2009, at Stoney Island and is buried in the Atlantic cemetery.

OBITUARY:

Blanche L. Ross, 61, of Roseway Manor, Sandy Point, formerly of Clam Point, died Wednesday, July 4, 1990 in Yarmouth Region-al Hospital. Born in Clam Point, she was a daughter of the late William and Hildred (Penney) Brannen. She was a member of Stoney Island United Baptist Church and Bayview Rebekah Lodge 48. She is survived by her husband, Victor; two sons, Erwin and Wayne, both of Clam Point; a daughter, Marlene (Mrs. George Atkinson Jr.), Ross Clark's Harbour; three brothers, Joseph, Stoney Island, Fred, McGray, and Paul, Ontario; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Quinlan, Stoney Island, Eva (Mrs. Henry Brannen), Clam Point; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, Rodney, Herbert, Asa , The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 7, 1990 in Stoney Island United Baptist Church. Burial was in Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island.

OBITUARY:

Victor Clarence Ross died at 82 in Roseway Hospital,  Sandy Point on Saturday, September 12, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. The second son of Ruben and Ella (Cunningham) Ross, he was born on September 30, 1926. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Lydia Bernice (Goodwin). He was a loving father and best friend to his children, Marlene (George Atkinson), Erwin (Veronica) and Wayne (Corrina). "Papa" was much loved and respected by his grandchildren, Wanda Maxwell, Ian and Shane Ross, Katrina Kenney, Travis, Tristan and Ty Ross. He was the adoring "Old Papa" to his great-grandchildren, Mathew, Jason, Shayna, Bengie, Charleigh and Randi. He is survived by sisters, Isobel Brannen, Jessie Quinlan, Molly Hatfield and Dorothy Greenwood and his youngest brother, Ruben "Junior". He was predeceased by sisters, Phyllis Nickerson, Hattie Ross and Susie Ross and brothers, Guy, in childhood, and Wesley "Capt. Blackie"; his first wife and mother of his children, Blanche (Brannen) and two children in infancy, MacPherson and Martha. He will also be greatly missed by his long-time friend and hunting partner, John Waybret. Victor spent his working years as a commercial fisherman, crew on numerous boats, captain of the "Marlene and Brothers" and after retirement he was "shore captain" to his "Boys". His passion was hunting and fishing and going to "Camp". He loved to play cards and he was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. When his blue eyes began to twinkle and his red face took on a devilish grin one knew he was about to tell a joke or a colorful "yarn" which was by far his most favorite past time. Visitation was held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral will be 2 p.m., today in Stoney Island United Baptist Church with his friend, Pastor David Ingalls officiating. Interment will be in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Victor's memory to the Atlantic Cemetery or a charity of your choice. He touched many lives during his lifetime and he will be greatly missed. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book

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Eva Ardella Brannen (1935-1996)

Eva was born on January 7, 1935, at Stoney Island. She was the daughter of William Wilder (Dick) Brannen (1886-1967) and Hildred Innes Penney (1893-1948).

Eva married Henry Carlyle Brannen (1928-) February 2, 1952, on Cape Sable Island. Henry was the son of Ashley Bell Brannen (1898-1963) and Edith Louise Brannen (1908-1987). They were distant relatives sharing a great-great grandfather. He was a fisherman.

They had five children:

1. Karen Ardella Brannen (1953-)

2. Ailene Louise Brannen (1956-)

3. Peggy Marlene Brannen (1963)

4. Richard Henry Brannen (1964)

5. Brian Fredrick Brannen (1967-)

She died November 22, 1996, in Halifax and is buried in the Atlantic Cemetery in Stoney Island.

OBITUARY:

Henry Carlyle Brannen, of Clam Point made his final voyage on August 28, 2024, at Roseway Hospital. A well-respected man known for his expertise in the community, loving father, grandfather, companion, and humorous personality. Henry lived a life filled with tremendous passion for family and the sea. Born in Stoney Island September 26, 1928, to the late Ashley and Edith (Brown) Brannen. Married Eva Ardella (Brannen) February 2, 1952, whom he shared and grew a family with until her untimely passing November 22, 1996. He will be forever missed and loved by children; Karen (Ronald), Alene (George), Peggy, Richard (Denise), and Brian (Krista). Grandchildren who he enjoyed visits from; Danny, Amanda, Sarah, Evan, Ryland, Tanya, Tamara, and Chris. Great grandchildren who brought many a smile; Matthew, Kennedy, Zak, Ella, Jude, Brayden, Nolan, Keaton, and Jase. He will also be dearly missed by companion of 26 years Alda Nickerson along with her children and grandchildren. Lifelong friends; Mervin Atkinson and Prince Brannen, as well as Terry Stoddard. Survived by sister Alene (Victor) and brother Alfred, along with many wonderful nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers; David, Sidney, Ernest, Douglas, Freeman and sisters; Francis and Annie. His beloved cats will miss his company and overabundance of treats. Henry began his working life at the early age of 12. He was like many young men from the area who travelled for work to Ontario. Henry made that journey a few times and could pick up any trade quickly. The calling for home however, was much greater, where he came back to Clam Point and became a respected and hardworking fisherman until his retirement at 85 years of age. He enjoyed his time with family and close friends through the years. He was a legend in the community and was an inspiration to all who knew him, always willing to lend a helping hand. Henry was also known by his physical strength that amazed many. He always looked for the chance to joke and get a laugh out of someone.

THE CHILDREN OF WINSTON C. BRANNEN Winston C. Brannen (1898-1963)

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George Edward Brannen (1925-1988)

George was born October 29, 1925, in Boston MA. He was the son of Winston Churchill Brannen (1898-1963) and Amy Atkinson (1905-1996).

The 1930 census showed him as age four living in Boston. The 1940 US census showed him as 14 years old living on Falcon Street Boston in his second year of high school

George E Brannen was listed in the 1945 Boston City Directory as being in the US Navy living at 17 White Street East Boston. His sister Eleanor was also at that address living with their parents Winston and Amy.

The 1953 Boston Directory shows George and Mary Brannen living at 51 Proctor Cir. Salem MA. He was described as a clerk. There is also a record of a George E. Brannen 51 Proctor Circle Peabody in the 1958 Boston directory, his employment is described as a relief foreman south postal annex. There was no other Brannen listed at that address

The 1960 Salem Directory shows George and Mary at 51 Proctor Circle. He was a postal carrier.

In 1963 he is listed at 9 Standish Road Revere. He was an assistant superintendent at the Post Office. No other Brannens were listed at that address.

There was a phone listing for him at 25 Belle Isle Ave, Revere 1998-2002

He died April 28, 1988, in MA.

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Eleanor Doris Brannen (1927-1983)

Eleanor was born January 27, 1927, in East Boston MA. She was the daughter of Winston Churchill Brannen (1898-1963) and Amy Lavinia Atkinson (1905-1996).

The 1940 census found her at Falcon Street Boston age 13.

The 1945 city directory for Boston showed her living with her parents and brother George at 17 White Street East Boston MA.

She appears to have married a man named Larsen in November 1952.

Eleanor died November 1983. She died of cancer according to Mrs. Margaret Messenger.

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THE CHILD OF EVA BRANNEN (1883-1948)

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Norma Lee Wall (1921-2016)

Norma was the daughter of Eva Brannen (1883-1948) and Arron Wall Jr. (1883-1948). She was born at Everett MA September 22, 1921.

She appears in the US census of 1930 and 1940 living with her parents in Arlington MA.

She married Howard Alexander Lowell (1916-1980) April 8, 1921, in Arlington MA. They had two children. Howard died in 1980.

She married Richard B. Bauer (1925-1997) on May 23, 1985.

OBITUARY:

Norma Lowell Bauer, 94, formerly Tenants Harbor, passed away on May 16, 2016, at Quarry Hill in Camden. She was born in 1921 in Everett, Massachusetts and was the only child of Aaron and Eva (Brannen) Wall. Norma spent her childhood in Arlington, Massachusetts, graduated from Arlington High School in 1940 and attended the University of New Hampshire at Durham.

During the 1930s, Norma’s parents purchased a summer home in Martinsville across the road from Martinsville Harbor. Norma enjoyed the challenge of frequent swims out to Grandfather Island. During one of her summers in Maine, Norma met Howard Lowell, a Port Clyde resident, and they married in Arlington, Massachusetts in April 1941

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THE CHILDREN OF CLAUDE LESTER BRANNEN (1885-1943)

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Ruth Vera Brannen (1911-1993)

Ruth was born in Boston MA June 7, 1911, to Claude Lester Brannen (1885-1943) and Ethel Mae Powell (1890-??).

She appears in the 1920 US census as age eight living with parents in Boston.

She married Russell Calvin Woodward (1907-1979) in 1933. He was the son of Forest E. Woodward and Lydia B. Jones. They had one child Charlotte N. Woodward.

Russell died November 18, 1979, in Bedford MA.

Ruth died October 22, 1993, in Bedford MA.

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Janice Powell Brannen (1932-??)

Janice was born September 21, 1932, in Medford to Claude Lester Brannen (1885-1943) and Ethel Mae Powell (1890-??).

Janice appears in the 1940 US census as age seven living in Belmont, Mass

She married Albert Paul Frechette (1924-2007) September 27, 1952, in Newton MA.

She died September 27, 1963, in MA.

Paul died September 27, 2007, in MA.

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THE CHILD OF RICHARD C, BRANNEN (1891-1978)

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Eva Lillian Powell Brannen (1916-1974)

Eva was the daughter of Richard Cartwright Brannen (1891-1978) and Salome Edna Powell (1893-1904). She was born on Cape Sable Island in 1916.

The 1920 census has her age four living with parents in Rockingham NH.

The 1930 US census indicated she was age and 14 living with her parents in Medford MA, She was shown as born in Canada.

She married Fredrick Baker Parks (1911-1987) June 14, 1937.

They had a child Carolyn Parks born in 1940 and another Regina Lee Parks (1945-1979).

Eva died in 1974 at Andover MA. Fred died November 11, 1987.

They are buried in the Hillside cemetery, Fort George, Annapolis County NS.

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THE CHILD OF ELLA P. BRANNEN (1896-1969)

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George Richard Tibbits (1931-2003)

George was the only child of Ella P. Brannen 1896-1969) and George H. Tibbits (1877-42). He was born June 24, 1931.

In the 1940 census he was shown as eight years old living with his parents in Braintree MA.

His father died July 26, 1942, in Boston.

George Tibbs attended Thayer Academy in South Braintree in 1947 and is listed as a member of the dramatics club

He died in Philadelphia April 2, 2003.

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THE CHILD OF ESTHER T, BRANNEN (1889-1978)

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Phyllis Marie Ford-LaCoste (1916-2008)

Phyllis was the child of Esther T. Brannen (1889-1978) and her first husband Leroy Edison Ford (1885-1918). She was born August 21, 1916, in the Boston Homeopathic Hospital Quincy MA.

Her father died when she was only about 2 years old. She was adopted by the Elmer J. LaCoste and Ruth E. Cole November 24, 1918, in Malden.

She appears at age 13 in the 1930 US Census under the name LaCoste.

She married Thomas James McElroy Sr. July 22, 1935, in Needham MA.

She died January 17, 2008, in Weymouth MA.

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THE CHILDREN OF HAZEL MAY BRANNEN (1900-1988)

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Gloria Avis Peachey (1923-2021)

Gloria was the daughter of Hazel May Brannen (1900-1988) and Leo A. Peachey (1899-1953). She was born November 10, 1923, in Pennsylvania.

She appeared in the 1930 US census as age six in Malden MA. She also was listed in the 1940 census as age 16 in Quincy MA.

She married William Francis O’Reilly (1913-1986) in Boston in 1950.

Her husband died March 1986 in Boston MA.

OBITUARY:

Gloria A. (Peachey) O'Reilly, age 97 of Brockton, passed away on July 13, 2021, at Brockton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. O'Reilly. Gloria was born in Quincy, MA, the daughter of the late Leo and Hazel M. (Brannen) Peachey. Gloria was a Graduate of Bentley College and worked as an accountant for many years. Gloria loved to read, knit, paint and garden at her family home on Lewis Park prior to moving to Brockton. She is survived by her daughter Gayle Lydon and her husband Jim, son; Brian O'Reilly and his wife Carol, eight grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Jeffrey O'Reilly and sister of the late Leo Peachey, Eleanor Bizuka and Eileen White. Gloria's funeral with visitation will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, with a funeral home service to begin at 12:00pm in the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary's Square) Taunton. Interment will follow in MA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.

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Eileen Lorraine Peachey (1925-2012)

Eileen was the daughter of Hazel May Brannen (1900-1988) and Leo A. Peachey (1899-1953). She was born April 12, 1925, in Boston.

She appeared in the 1930 US census in Malden MA. She also was listed in the 1940 census in Quincy MA.

She married Walter Barber Wight Jr. (1920-2007).

Her husband Walter died August 21, 2007, in Connecticut. She died January 8, 2012, in Hartford CT.

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Eleanor Phyllis Peachey (1927-1977)

Eleanor was the daughter of Hazel May Brannen (1900-1988) and Leo A. Peachey (1899-1953). She was born March 25 1927 in East Boston.

She appeared in the 1930 US census in Malden MA. She also was listed in the 1940 census in Quincy MA.

The Quincy city directory in 1955 showed her as a stenographer

She appears to have married a man named Bizuka (1927-1977) in 1957.

Her daughter Marcia Bizuka (1960-2012) was born October 20 1960 and died young.

Eleanor died August 7, 1977, in Weymouth MA.

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Leo A. Peachey Jr. (1930-2014)

Leo was born June 19, 1930, in Chelsea MA to of Hazel May Brannen (1900-1988) and Leo A. Peachey (1899-1953).

He appears in the 1940 US census in Quincy MA.

He served with the US Navy during the Korean War.

He appeared in the Quincy city directory in 1951.

In 1955 he married Georgette Mary Demetrie. They appear to have had four children.

He died September 2 2014 Woburn MA. He is buried in the Massachusetts National cemetery in Bourne MA.

OBITUARY:

Peachey, Leo A., Jr. Of Woburn, Tuesday, September 2nd. Beloved husband of Georgette D. (Dimitri) Peachey. Devoted father of Deborah P. Golden of Woburn and Carol Peachey of Aspen, CO. Dear brother of Gloria O'Reilly of Brockton and the late Eileen Wight and Eleanor Bisuka. Cherished grandfather of Katie and Keith Golden. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to call at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Thursday, September 4th END

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