Birth* | circa 1858 | He was born circa 1858 at Franklin Co., IllinoisG.1 |
| 14 June 1860 | He appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of William Reed and Julia Ann Branson at Twp. 6 S Range 3 E, Franklin Co., IllinoisG; also Ellis Branson (17), day laborer, b. IL.2 |
| 15 June 1870 | He appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 in the household of William Reed and Julia Ann Branson at Twp. 7 S Range 4 E, Franklin Co., IllinoisG, age 12.1 |
| 8 June 1880 | He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in the household of William Reed and Julia Ann Branson at Cave Twp., Franklin Co., IllinoisG.3 |