Background
Branch, John Patteson was born on October 9, 1830 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas and Sarah Pride (Read) Branch.
Branch, John Patteson was born on October 9, 1830 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas and Sarah Pride (Read) Branch.
Educational public schools. Doctor of Laws, Randolph Macon College, 1913.
Served as Lieutenant, 44th Virginia Battalion, C.S.A., Civil War. Surrendered at Appomattox C.H., Virginia, with General Lee, April 9, 1865. President Merchants’ National Bank, St. Petersburg.
Senior partner Thomas Branch & Company Trustee Randolph Macon College.
Served as Lieutenant, 44th Virginia Battalion, C.S.A., Civil War.
Married Mary Louisa Merritt Kerr, May 12, 1863 (deceased).