Richard Lee Bratcher

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FSB_EXTERNAL William moved family to New Mexico in 1919, Richard moved back to Arkansas in 1923. Richard moved back to New Mexico in 1929 and my father Charles Bratcher moved the family out of New Mexico around 1939, back to Arkansas. Nadine was married and stayed in New Mexico. Richard was a Farmer, Shoe Cobbler and Blacksmith.

Richard married Lydia Mae Hilton on 19 Jan 1912 in Dyer County, , , Tennessee. Lydia (daughter of William Greer Hilton and Helen Loucenda White) was born about 1898 in Richland Parish, , , Louisiana; died on 3 May 1944 in Craighead County, , , Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Bertha B. Bratcher was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Harrisburg, Arkansas.
2. Willa Mae Bratcher was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Harrisburg, Arkansas.
3. Geneva Bratcher was born on 19 Dec 1912 in Dyer County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1981 in Fresno County, , , California.
4. Francis Eva Bratcher was born on 3 Aug 1918 in Craighead County, , , Arkansas; died on 1 Jan 1981 in Fresno County, , , California.
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FSB_EXTERNAL Moved to Mountainair New Mexico in 1919 because of Marvin, Bliss was already there? Kids got measles, he caught measles, developed pneumonia and died. Buried just South of Mountainair in Mesa Cemetery.

William married Sarah Caroline Burns about 1888. Sarah was born on 1 May 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Oct 1945 in Arkansas, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FSB_EXTERNAL Sarah may have a brother named Jim, per John Bratcher and Laneal Bratcher. When Jim died in Tn, he gave some money out to Fred Steele & Laneal Bratcher. According to LaNeal, Jim left will, mention nieces and nephews....Tn?