My ancestor Thomas Brunson and his wife Elizabeth Cole-Brunson are found living in Florence Township, Williams County Ohio in the 1860 Census. His parents were living in Huron County, Ohio in 1840 and 1850 and his father passed away in Florence Township, Williams County after the 1870 census. Thomas and Elizabeth's first two children were born in Ohio. If Thomas and Elizabeth were married in Williams County then the children were born there. If not then maybe Huron County.

I am seeking any information on Gilbert Brunson, and Thomas and Elizabeth. Gilbert Bronson was born in about 1800 in NY. His parents are UNKNOWN. He married Phoebe Cole; daughter of David D. Cole and Mary Franklin (born, 4 Feb 1795, Carmel, Putnam, NY - died, 23 Dec 1866, Fayette, IN). Phoebe Cole was Solomon Cole's sister! Gilbert and Phoebe were married on 22 Jan 1817 in Howard, Steuben County, NY. In 1820 Gilbert lived in Howard, Steuben County, NY and had 3 daughters under 10. In 1830 moved to Hornell, Steuben County, NY. Family consisted of 1 male under 5; 2 males 5-9; 2 females under 5; 1 female 5 thru 9; 1 Female 10 thru 14 In 1840 moved to Richmond, Huron, Ohio. Family consisted of 1 male under 5; 1 male under 5 thru 9; 2 males 10 thru 14; 3 males 15 thru 19; 2 Females 5 thru 9; 2 females 10 thru 14; 2 females 15 thru 19. In 1850 family is still living in Richmond, Huron, OH. Family consists of Gilbert age 50; Phebe age 50; John age 24; Freelove age 20; Elisha age 11, and a James A. Steel age 0. In 1860 this family is not found, but Phoebe dies in Fayette County, Indiana in 1866. In 1870, Gilbert is found living with his daughter Ann Trisket in Williams County, Ohio.

Known Children;
1. Mehitabel "Hettie" Brunson (born, 1819, Steuben County, NY - died, 28 Mar 1892, Columbia, Van Buren, MI). She married Richard Owen.
2. Anna E. Brunson (born, 1821, Steuben County, NY - died, 21 Feb 1892, Sherwood, Branch, MI). She married James Hume Trisket on 28 Oct 1842 in Williams County, Ohio.
3. Thomas Brunson (born Mar 1822, Steuben County, NY - died, UNKNOWN before 1903). He first married Elizabeth Cole UNKNOWN DATE - UNKNOWN PLACE.
Thomas and Elizabeth had five children; Marinda (1853-UNKNOWN), Edward J. (1855 -UNKNOWN), Josephine (1856-1878), Thomas Jr., (1859-1870), Ada (1863-UNKNOWN)

Married secondly Margaret Rosette Wescott a divorcee (Joseph A Allen). Ancestry states that there was a daughter (Stella Mae Allen born, 21 Jun 1892, Charlotte, MI - died, 10 Feb 1969, San Diego, CA) that is not living with either Margaret or Joseph in 1900. Thomas is living Laurel, Franklin County, Indiana in 1900. At the age of 71, Thomas fathered four more children; Nora (1894-1956), Lula C. (1896-1900), Hulda (1901-1983), and Leon Leroy (1903-1989)
4. David G. Brunson (born, 1824, Steuben County, NY - died, 15 Jun 1879, Columbia, Van Buren, MI). He married Clarissa Munson.
5. John G. Brunson (born, 1826, Steuben County, NY - died, 7 Mar 1874, Columbia, Van Buren, MI). He married Catherine MNU.
6. Freelove Brunson (1830, Steuben County, NY - died, UNKNOWN). She married UNKNOWN.
7. Elisha Brunson (1839, Richmond, Huron County, OH - died, UNKNOWN). He married UNKNOWN.

Gilbert and Pheobe had 13 children in the census only 7 can be accounted for. Your help will be most appreciated.

Submitted by William Millard February 9, 2015

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