Ephraim McLean Brank was born in North Carolina August 1, 1791, and died in Greenville August 5, 1875. He was a son of Robert Brank and Margaret (McLean) Brank, who was a sister of Judge Alney McLean and Doctor Robert D. McLean, Sr.
Ephriam M. Brank came to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, about 1808. He was a lawyer by profession, but devoted most of his time to surveying. He lived in Greenville on Main Street, a half mile north of the Court House. Although his later years were spent in farming, he, nevertheless, continued to take a great interest in the progress of the town.
He was a man of stately proportions and wonderful physical constitution. He was a "crack shot' and an enthusiastic hunter; a well read man, resolute and systematic. He was kind to all and loved by everyone.
His first wife, the mother of his children, was Mary (Campbell) Brank, the daughter of Colonel William Campbell.
Known Children:
1) Louise, who married James M. Taylor. They had no children.
2)Tabitha, the second wife of Dr. William H. Yost. They had no children.
3) Samuel C. who died in childhood.
4) Rev. Robert G, of St, Louis, who married Ruth A. Smith. Known children: Sarah W., the wife of Rev. Thomas Cummins; Ephriam McLean; Rev. Rockwell S., and Robert C.
5) Mary Jane, who was the first wife of Dr. William H. Yost. Known children: Mary W. Yost, the first wife of Dr. Thomas J. Slaton. Judge William H. Yost who married Lizzie Reno; Dr. E. B. Yost, who married Bertha Grimes.
His second wife was Ruth B. Weir, the third wife and widow of pioneer James James Weir.
Source: A History of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; Rothert, Otto A.
Referred to as "The Kentucky Long Rifleman". He served in the Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812. His father, Robert Brank served in the Revolutionary War.
Ephriam M. Brank came to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, about 1808. He was a lawyer by profession, but devoted most of his time to surveying. He lived in Greenville on Main Street, a half mile north of the Court House. Although his later years were spent in farming, he, nevertheless, continued to take a great interest in the progress of the town.
He was a man of stately proportions and wonderful physical constitution. He was a "crack shot' and an enthusiastic hunter; a well read man, resolute and systematic. He was kind to all and loved by everyone.
His first wife, the mother of his children, was Mary (Campbell) Brank, the daughter of Colonel William Campbell.
Known Children:
1) Louise, who married James M. Taylor. They had no children.
2)Tabitha, the second wife of Dr. William H. Yost. They had no children.
3) Samuel C. who died in childhood.
4) Rev. Robert G, of St, Louis, who married Ruth A. Smith. Known children: Sarah W., the wife of Rev. Thomas Cummins; Ephriam McLean; Rev. Rockwell S., and Robert C.
5) Mary Jane, who was the first wife of Dr. William H. Yost. Known children: Mary W. Yost, the first wife of Dr. Thomas J. Slaton. Judge William H. Yost who married Lizzie Reno; Dr. E. B. Yost, who married Bertha Grimes.
His second wife was Ruth B. Weir, the third wife and widow of pioneer James James Weir.
Source: A History of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; Rothert, Otto A.
Referred to as "The Kentucky Long Rifleman". He served in the Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812. His father, Robert Brank served in the Revolutionary War.
Ephraim McLean Brank was born in North Carolina August 1, 1791, and died in Greenville August 5, 1875. He was a son of Robert Brank and Margaret (McLean) Brank, who was a sister of Judge Alney McLean and Doctor Robert D. McLean, Sr.
Ephriam M. Brank came to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, about 1808. He was a lawyer by profession, but devoted most of his time to surveying. He lived in Greenville on Main Street, a half mile north of the Court House. Although his later years were spent in farming, he, nevertheless, continued to take a great interest in the progress of the town.
He was a man of stately proportions and wonderful physical constitution. He was a "crack shot' and an enthusiastic hunter; a well read man, resolute and systematic. He was kind to all and loved by everyone.
His first wife, the mother of his children, was Mary (Campbell) Brank, the daughter of Colonel William Campbell.
Known Children:
1) Louise, who married James M. Taylor. They had no children.
2)Tabitha, the second wife of Dr. William H. Yost. They had no children.
3) Samuel C. who died in childhood.
4) Rev. Robert G, of St, Louis, who married Ruth A. Smith. Known children: Sarah W., the wife of Rev. Thomas Cummins; Ephriam McLean; Rev. Rockwell S., and Robert C.
5) Mary Jane, who was the first wife of Dr. William H. Yost. Known children: Mary W. Yost, the first wife of Dr. Thomas J. Slaton. Judge William H. Yost who married Lizzie Reno; Dr. E. B. Yost, who married Bertha Grimes.
His second wife was Ruth B. Weir, the third wife and widow of pioneer James James Weir.
Source: A History of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; Rothert, Otto A.
Referred to as "The Kentucky Long Rifleman". He served in the Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812. His father, Robert Brank served in the Revolutionary War.
Ephriam M. Brank came to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, about 1808. He was a lawyer by profession, but devoted most of his time to surveying. He lived in Greenville on Main Street, a half mile north of the Court House. Although his later years were spent in farming, he, nevertheless, continued to take a great interest in the progress of the town.
He was a man of stately proportions and wonderful physical constitution. He was a "crack shot' and an enthusiastic hunter; a well read man, resolute and systematic. He was kind to all and loved by everyone.
His first wife, the mother of his children, was Mary (Campbell) Brank, the daughter of Colonel William Campbell.
Known Children:
1) Louise, who married James M. Taylor. They had no children.
2)Tabitha, the second wife of Dr. William H. Yost. They had no children.
3) Samuel C. who died in childhood.
4) Rev. Robert G, of St, Louis, who married Ruth A. Smith. Known children: Sarah W., the wife of Rev. Thomas Cummins; Ephriam McLean; Rev. Rockwell S., and Robert C.
5) Mary Jane, who was the first wife of Dr. William H. Yost. Known children: Mary W. Yost, the first wife of Dr. Thomas J. Slaton. Judge William H. Yost who married Lizzie Reno; Dr. E. B. Yost, who married Bertha Grimes.
His second wife was Ruth B. Weir, the third wife and widow of pioneer James James Weir.
Source: A History of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; Rothert, Otto A.
Referred to as "The Kentucky Long Rifleman". He served in the Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812. His father, Robert Brank served in the Revolutionary War.
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