Benjamin Stringfield and Celia (Vance) Brittain were the parents of Ann Catherine, Priscilla A., Benjamin Franklin, Marcus Lafayette, Celia D., Julius Wilson, Weldon E., and William Thomas.
Benjamin S. Brittain was sheriff of Buncombe County from 1817-1822. He removed his family to Haywood County in 1823 and purchased some land on Pigeon River from his brother-in-law - Ellis Edwards.
Mr. Brittain served in the House of Commons from 1827-1829, and the Senate from 1832-1835. He also served in the Mexican-American War with the title of General. He died 19 August 1864 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Benjamin Stringfield and Celia (Vance) Brittain were the parents of Ann Catherine, Priscilla A., Benjamin Franklin, Marcus Lafayette, Celia D., Julius Wilson, Weldon E., and William Thomas.
Benjamin S. Brittain was sheriff of Buncombe County from 1817-1822. He removed his family to Haywood County in 1823 and purchased some land on Pigeon River from his brother-in-law - Ellis Edwards.
Mr. Brittain served in the House of Commons from 1827-1829, and the Senate from 1832-1835. He also served in the Mexican-American War with the title of General. He died 19 August 1864 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Family Members
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Ann Catherine Brittain Mauney
1819–1905
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Priscilla Amanda Brittain Bean
1821 – unknown
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Phillip Vance Brittain
1823–1885
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Benjamin Franklin Brittain
1825–1847
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Marcus Lafayette Brittain
1827–1904
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Julius Wilson Brittain
1829–1899
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Celia Delilah Brittain
1835–1865
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Weldon E. Brittain
1837–1864
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William Thomas Brittain
1838–1850
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