His name was just Jared/Jarret Branson not John. His probate refers to him on January 31st 1831 as Jarret Branson. A brother came to Gasconade, MO with him. His name was John but he also went by James - probably because their father was named John. Their father John was born about 1726 in St Mary's MD. They were Baptists not Quakers. John was a fifer in the Revolutionary War and lived in Essex County, Virginia. This has all now been proved by DNA. https://www.amazon.com/Genealogy-Family-Branson-Maryland-California/dp/146379391X
I'd be happy to help with any questions from Branson descendants
Sharon
I'd be happy to help with any questions from Branson descendants Sharon
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