Notes for Richard Brashear

Notes for Richard Brashear

!US Census 1850 (25 July) Kentucky, Bullitt Co., Roll M432_193, Page 156, House No. 103, Lines 9-13: Richard Brashear (b. 1785 - 65 - in VA - Occ: Farmer - Personal Property Value $3150) married to Sarah (b. 1785 - 65 - in MD). Child listed is: Richard (b. 1824 - 26 - in KY) married to Elizabeth (b. 1820 - 30 - in KY) their child is listed as: Manerva (b. May 1850 - 2/12 - in KY)

!Charles Brashear (SDSU):After the death of Marsham, the eldest son, Richard Brashear Sr (1785-1851) continued to live on the estate and operate it for his mother.... Upon the death of Richard in 1851, Lucy signed over the title to a grandson, Richard Brashear Jr. "I have this day signed to my Grandson, Richard Brashear Jr, the land I own in Bullitt County during my life, by the said Richard Brashear sending me what amount of money that I call for, provided that I don't call for more than twenty-five dollars a year. Given under my hand and seal this 16th day of September, 1852.
/s/ Lucy Brashear.
Wit: Martha P. Williams, Samuel W. Crutcher"
(from "the papers of Beverly Brashear, Lebanon Junction, KY, who is a son of Richard Brashear mentioned"; see HSB, p.119)