Introduction to the Howard and Bratton Families
Stephen Jefferson Howard (1/11/1888-11/18/1968) married Ida May Bratton (1/24/1891-11/11/1988) on 9/7/1915 in Bratton, Robertson County, Kentucky. They had three children: Harold Linwood Howard, Norman Bratton Howard, and Ralph Nelson Howard.
The family tree for these and associated families can be viewed on Rootsweb by clicking on Howard/Bratton. The tree reveals German ancestors on both sides. The Howard lineage can be traced back to German settlers in the Shenandoah River valley of Virginia beginning in 1732. The Bratton lineage is connected to settlers of the Germanna colonies of Virginia established in 1714 and later.
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The family tree for these and associated families can be viewed on Rootsweb by clicking on Howard/Bratton. The tree reveals German ancestors on both sides. The Howard lineage can be traced back to German settlers in the Shenandoah River valley of Virginia beginning in 1732. The Bratton lineage is connected to settlers of the Germanna colonies of Virginia established in 1714 and later.
For more detailed information on Howard or Bratton genealogy on this website, click on one of these links:
Some Family Photos

Front row: Ida May (Bratton) Howard, Anna Louise (Elwell) Howard, Jennie (Fraysure) Bratton, and baby John Stephen Howard
Back row: Stephen Jefferson Howard, Harold Linwood Howard, Ralph Nelson Howard
Back row: Stephen Jefferson Howard, Harold Linwood Howard, Ralph Nelson Howard

Pictured are: Harold Howard, Anna (Elwell) Howard, Mary (Daulton) Howard, Norman Howard, and baby John Howard