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As we research, we often come across interesting stories. This is the perfect place to share BRAILSFORD stories with others. If you have some information about BRAILSFORDs of the past, contact me to have it included here. It may be an article that you have transcribed, or a diary of interest for example.
About the Name of BRAILSFORD
Early history of the BRAILSFORD name
Origins of the BRAILSFORD name
Places of Interest
Earliest records of the lineage of BRAILSFORD date back to the Saxon Elfin or Aelfwine. Read more about these land holdings.
The original Bramley Seedling Apple Tree was grown from a pip/apple planted by Mary Ann Brailsford ca 1809-1813. It is still a healthy tree and is located in the private garden of Bramley Tree House at 75 Church St, Southwell. Bramley Tree Cottage is located next door at 73 Church St, which used to be part of the same property. A public house in the same street now bears the name The Bramley Apple.
Read more.
Hofwyl-Broadfield is a Rice Plantation in Georgia which was first acquired in 1806 by William Brailsford.
It is located on US 17, one mile east of I-95, six miles south of Darien and 10 miles north of Brunswick and is now a historic site with over 20,000 visitors a year.
Read more from the Hofwyl-Broadfield story by Jennifer Whittaker, an article in the Winter 2000 issue of Georgia Neighbors.
Interesting Individuals
Sqn Ldr Simon BRAILSFORD (1998-2001); English Royal Air Force Officer & Equerry to Her Majesty The Queen
The Guardian "Ten year deal fit for a Queen" Wednesday December 6, 2000
"The Royal Equerry (an officer of the services, seconded for three years, currently Sqn Ldr S Brailsford) accompanies the queen and is responsible for supervising the planning and carrying out of engagements."
Edward BRAILSFORD ; immigrant to Charleston
Early letters between Edward BRAILSFORD of London and his son Edward BRAILSFORD of Charleston, South Carolina show some family friction! They also make reference to a pirate encounter enroute.
Victoria BRAILSFORD (1903- ); centenarian
Victoria BRAILSFORD of Summerton, Clarendon County, South Carolina, turned 100 years of age on 15 April 2003. She was the 21st of 22 siblings. Read more about the celebrations of her 100th birthday.
Mary Ann BRAILSFORD ; planting of the Bramley Apple Seedling
Frank Colliss (Jim) BRAILSFORD (1933- ); English Cricketer
Pauline BRAILSFORD (1928- ); English actor
James Frederick BRAILSFORD (1888-1961); British radiologist
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