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George R. Brasfield (deceased), was born in Granville County, N. C., February 19, 1823; son of Caleb and Kate (Jeter) Brasfield. About 1833 Caleb Brasfield came to Weakley County, Tenn., and located in the southern part of the county. He also followed merchandising, in Dresden, a few years. George R. was educated in the common schools of Weakley County, and in October, 1868, married Miss Sallie E. Moore, who was born in Obion County, Tenn., and daughter of James and Jane Moore. Her father died when she vas quite small, and after his death her mother moved to Rutherford County, where she died soon after. To Mr. and Mrs. Brasfield were born four children: George M., Maggie, Jodie and John C. In 1869 Mr. Brasfield bought 217 acres of land near Dresden, and in 1870 erected a fine brick dwelling-house, but was not permitted to enjoy his home long. He died in 1881. He commenced life without fortune or family influence ,but secured and maintained a high social position and a comfortable competency. His whole career has been worthy the admiration of all, and his memory will be held in affectionate remembrance. He was a Mason.

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March 11, 1881 DRESDEN DEMOCRAT
ANOTHER LAND MARK GONE
George R. BRASFIELD died at his residence near this place on the morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville county, North Carolina, the 19th of February 1823. His father, Caleb BRASFIELD, settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then being but a child. During the last thirty -five years, Geo. Brasfield has resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before he had reached the years of manhood.

The large assembly of friends, aquaintences, and mourning kindred who attended his funeral attested alike, the general high esteem in which he was he, and the wide-spread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality to the man, and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active business career. Commencing life without fortune, family influence, or eduational advantages, he secured and maintained the highest social success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of great energy, patience,sound judgement and honorable conduct. His whole career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, “whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well”. He believed that every man was created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on industry, economy, and will. He was ever among the foremost in whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in faithfulness or constancy to his friends , or withheld from those he loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic virtues were marked features of his life, hence until the failure of his health many years ago, he was an unrivaled social and political power. There is not an old Whig in this county, who can ever forget the unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor opportunities. If Goerge R. Brasfield had done nothing else but to verify the adage, “Where there is a will there is a way” he would deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory of all his surviving friends

George R Brasfield died at his residence near this place on the morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville County, North Carolina, the 19th of February, 1823. His father, Caleb Brasfield, settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then being but a child. During the last thirty-five years, George Brasfield has resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before he had reached the years of manhood.

The large assembly of friends, acquaintances and mourning kindred who attended his funeral alike, the general high esteem in which he was he, and the widespread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality to the man, and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active business career. Commencing life without fortune, family influence, or educational advantage, he secured and maintained the highest social success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of great energy, patience, sound judgment, and honorable conduct. His whole career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. He believed that every man was created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on industry, economy, and will. He was ever among the foremost in whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in faithfulness or constancy to his friends or withheld from those he loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic virtues were marked features of his life; hence until the failure of his health many years ago, he ws an unrivaled social and political power. There is not an old Whig in this county who can ever forget the unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor oppportunities. If George R Brasfield had done nothing else but to verify the adage, "where there is a will, there is a way," he would deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory of all his survivivng friends.

George married ROGERS, Mary J on 17 Oct 1848 in Madison, Tennessee, USA. Mary (daughter of ROGERS, Benjamin and JEFFREYS, Ann D.) was born about 1828 in North Carolina, USA; died about 1864. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. BRASFIELD, Anna Catherine was born about 1850 in Tennessee, USA; died about 1888.
2. BRASFIELD, Caroline Tamesia was born on 28 Jan 1856 in Weakley, Tennessee, USA; died in 1932; was buried in Gleason, Weakley, Tennessee, USA.
3. BRASFIELD, Vernon G. was born about 1858 in Tennessee, USA.

George married MOORE, Sarah Ellen on 31 Oct 1867 in Weakley, Tennessee, USA. Sarah (daughter of MOORE, James Archer and JORDAN, Jane W.) was born on 5 May 1843 in Dresden, Weakley, Tennessee, USA; died on 19 Mar 1914 in Weakley, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. BRASFIELD, Josephine was born on 12 Mar 1876 in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America; died on 17 Jun 1904 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; was buried in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America.
2. BRASFIELD, George Moore was born on 18 Aug 1868 in Dresden, Weakley, Tennessee, USA; died on 11 Sep 1939 in Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, United States of America; was buried in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America.
3. BRASFIELD, Margaret was born on 31 Mar 1872 in Dresden, Weakley, Tennessee, USA; died on 12 Aug 1934 in La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee, USA.
4. BRASFIELD, John Coke was born on 9 Apr 1880 in Dresden, Weakley, Tennessee, USA; died on 7 Sep 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Caleb BRASFIELD (son of George Brasfield, Sr. & Elizabeth) was born. He Died. He was married to Nancy A WHITE (daughter of Joshua WHITE and Rachel ALLEN). Nancy A WHITE was born in 1812. Marriage Year: 1840 Marriage Location Code: TN The gender of Caleb Brasfield is male. Birth Year: 1787 Birth Location Code: NC Spouse: Nancy Allen White Birth Year: 1810 Birth Location Code: NC The original source document is located in the Yates Publication's archive. The original source may have additional information about the descendants and parentage of this couple. Please refer to the "Ordering Additional Information" chapter of the Introduction to this Archive for details on how to order additional information. Use the following data when submitting your order request to Yates Publishing Company. Source Number: 23914.002 Source Type: Pedigree chart Number of Pages: 4

Caleb married JETER, Catherine on 18 Sep 1821 in Granville, North Carolina, USA. Catherine (daughter of JETER, Robert and ALLEN, Susannah) was born about 1801 in North Carolina, USA; died before 3 Jun 1848 in Weakley, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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5. Anna Brasfield (b. ca 1800, Granville Co, NC, d. ?) m. Samuel Jeter (b. 1798 ?, d. before 14 July 1838 ?) m. 16 May 1818, Bond 472, Rhodes Herndon, BM Granville Co, NC. Samuel was the son of Robert & Susannah Jeter and brother of Catherine Jeter Brasfield. They had 8 children:

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Database: Full Context of North Carolina Will Abstracts, 1760-1800 Combined Matches: the North Carolina Wills B. page 124 1790 BRASFIELD, GEORGE, Elizabeth, Caleb, Nancy, George, Willie, Patty. George Brasfield, Jr. Will...(ABSTRACTS OF GRANVILLE COUNTY, NC, Book 7, 1808-1816, pages 4 & 5) Will dated 5 Oct 1808, proved February Court 1809. " George Brasfield wills to wife Silvany all estate except that which I shall bequeath herein, during her lifetime or widowhood, my children raised and schooled from profits of estate, 2 Negroes, and if she may and have issue to keep Negroes, but if not to my children; and if she marry, I lend her two other Negroes also, choice of stock during her lifetime, then to return to my children; to daughter Mary Brasfield, a Negro slave, horse, saddle and bridle, featherbed and furniture, sow and pigs, chest and table; to daughter Elizabeth Brasfield, a Negro slave, bed & furniture; to daughter Anna and Nancy Brasfield, a Negro and featherbed and furniture, each; to son Caleb, 636 acres and take possession when 21 years old, not interrupting my wife, his mother, during her lifetime thereon, a Negro slave, featherbed and furniture, a horse, bridle and saddle; to daughter Druciller, a Negro, featherbed and furniture; to wife Silvany, in case she marry, 150 acres during her life, to include the dwelling house and spring but not the orchards; all stock of young Negroes divided to my above mentioned children and each receive their share when 21 years old or married; my wife to have 2 horses if she marry again, also 2 featherbeds and furniture, 2 desks and tables and furniture for life." Exrs: Robert Jeter, John Terrel, Jobe Rogers Witnesses: D. Jones, David Malone, William Clement, Jenny Jones

George married ROGERS, Silvany on 4 Jun 1799 in Wake, North Carolina, USA. Silvany (daughter of ROGERS, Peleg and ALLEN, Elizabeth) was born about 1787; died after 7 Nov 1825 in Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married ALLEN, Susannah on 30 Oct 1790 in Granville, North Carolina. Susannah (daughter of ALLEN, Samuel and MCALLISTER, Mary) was born about 1767 in Louisa, Virginia, USA; died on 14 Dec 1839 in Weakley, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married UNKNOWN, Elizabeth about 1756. Elizabeth was born about 1736. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peleg married ALLEN, Elizabeth on 5 Jan 1764 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born about 1747. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married DUDLEY, Mary. Mary was born in 1732; died in 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married MCALLISTER, Mary. Mary was born about 1745 in Louisa, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Mar 1811 in Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]