Died
at about age 74
in Chriesman, Burleson, Texas, United States
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Biography
Branchie (Lewis) Tolbert is a part of US Black heritage.
Branchie was born about 1883 in Texas. She was the daughter of Charlie Lewis.
Branchie married Glasgow Tolbert in 1901 in Burleson County, Texas. They raised a large family in Burleson County where they farmed.
Branchie passed away in 1957 in Chriesman, Burleson County and was buried in Rowland Cemetery in Caldwell, Texas.
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Marriage: "Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965" FHL Film Number: 956569 Ancestry Record 60183 #21077 (accessed 13 June 2022) Branchie Lewis marriage to Glasgow Tolbert on 6 Jan 1901 in Burleson, Texas, United States.
1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census" Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas; Roll: T624_1579; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1375592 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #119884791 (accessed 13 June 2022) Branchy Tolbert (27), wife, Work Out, in household of Glasco Tolbert Jr. (32) in Justice Precinct 1, Montgomery, Texas, USA. With 4 children (mother of 5/4 living)
1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census" Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Burleson, Texas; Roll: T625_1782; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 35 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #36472337 (accessed 13 June 2022) Branchie Tolbert (38), wife, in household of Glasco Tolbert (41) in Justice Precinct 1, Burleson, Texas. Born in Texas. With 6 children.
1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census" Year: 1940; Census Place: Burleson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03995; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 26-9 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #155578804 (accessed 13 June 2022) Branche Tolbert (60), wife, in hou* Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982" Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2272 #21555516 (accessed 13 June 2022) Blanche Tolbert death 2 Jun 1957 (age 59) in Rural Precinct 3, Burleson, Texas, USA.sehold of Glascoe Tolbert (62) in Burleson, Texas. Born in Texas. With 4 children
Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982" Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2272 #21555516 (accessed 13 June 2022) Blanche Tolbert death 2 Jun 1957 (age 59) in Rural Precinct 3, Burleson, Texas, USA. b, 19 Sep 1897, father: Charlie Lewis
Memorial: Find a Grave (has image). Find A Grave: Memorial #72228523 (accessed 13 June 2022) Memorial page for Branchie Lewis Tolbert (1883-2 Jun 1957), citing Rowland Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Ricky Joe (contributor 47093167).
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