A will dated December 6, 1854 that was filed for probate in Washington County indicates the large amount of land that John owned. John gave his son Oliver B. Braddy 100 acres that adjoined land owned by the Outlaws, Watson and others. Sons James L. and David R. received 200 acres adjacent to Henry Walker and others. Son Andrew I. Braddy inherited 140 acres along the Big Ohoopee River. Sons Jordan and Franklin Braddy were to get 300 acres where John lived on the Big Ohoopee River. John’s four daughters, Louisa, wife of Jonathan Smith, Elafair, Martha Ann and Sarah were to receive 500 acres in Emanuel County. The estate was to be administered by Oliver Braddy. Witnesses were Jordan Outlaw, Harry Eason, John Crawford and William Hill.
The 1850 Census taken in Washington County enumerated John Braddy (76) and Sarah (45). The order in which the children in this household were listed is possibly of considerable significance: Daniel (23), Jordan (16), Franklin (12), Elizabeth (8), Elafair (19) and Martha (17). John was a planter, and his farm was valued at $1,500. This census recorded all members as having been born in North Carolina. John did not own slaves. Next door was the family of son A. J. Braddy (28 and born in Georgia). Just down the road was John’s son Oliver Braddy and the family of John and Olive Page.
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