He was born in 1835/36, in Danagle [? perhaps Donegal] Ireland. [sources: date: 2 (25 in 1861), 7 (44 in 1880), 8, 10 (32 in 1870), 11 (44 at death in 1882). place: 2, 7, 8, 10, 11]
When he enlisted, he was a bricklayer. He was living in Philadelphia when he enlisted. [sources: 2, 8]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6-1/2 inches tall, had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair. [sources: 2, 8 (5'6", black hair)]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 28 August 1861, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered into service by Colonel Reiff. He was a private, in company E. [sources: 1, 2, 8, 17, 18]
He deserted on 18 May 1862, at Washington DC. He was caught on 7 March 1864. On 18 March 1864, he was reported regained from desertion. On 19 March 1864, Lieutenant Colonel Sinex asked that he be released from arrest, reporting that he had been sent to the peninsula after being arrested and hadn't received pay for eleven months (!?). Braceland was returned to his company for duty, without being court martialed, on two conditions: that he lose all pay and allowances for the time he was absent, and that he make good all time lost. [sources: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9]
In May or June 1864, he lost two Springfield rifle muskets and one set of accoutrements. [source: 6]
He deserted a second time on 23 June 1864, near Petersburg. He was a private, in company E. [sources: 1, 2, 3, 8, 17, 18]
He married Annie [unknown family name]. She was born in September 1847, in Canada. She had four children, of whom two were alive in 1900, and one in 1910, including: [sources: 7, 15, 16]
In 1870, he was living in ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with Annie (presumably his wife), and with John and Frank (presumably their children. He was a bricklayer. [source: 10]
In 1880, he was living in the Philadelphia County Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a bricklayer. He was married. His wife, Anny, was (apparently) living at 1721 Pearl Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She was living with her two sons, Francis and John. She claimed to be widowed or divorced. [sources: 7, 12]
On 19 July 1882, he died, of alcoholism, in the County Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was married, and was a bricklayer. On 21 July 1882, he was buried, at Philanthropic Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 11]
Probably in fall 1884, his widow, Annie Braceland, was living at 1745 Pearl Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 13]
In 1900, his widow, Annie Braceland, was living at 2410 Bolton Street, ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her son John and his wife Margaret. [source: 15]
In 1910, his widow, Anna Braceland, was living at 2218 Oxford Street, ward 47, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a lodger. [source: 16]
On 12 July 1910, his widow, Anna Braceland, died. The funeral was held from her late residence 2218 Oxford Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, [Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania]. [source: 14]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 descriptive roll, company E, entry 21 (Franklin Braceland)
3 register of deserters, company E, entry 5
4 special order 60, headquarters, 1st division, 5th corps, 22 April 1864
5 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 19 March 1864
6 letter, Lentz to Bennett, 16 July 1864
7 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County Prison, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 547, microfilm series T9, film 1185, page 469 C = 34 handwritten (Frank Braceland)
8 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 17 May 2004 (Franklin Braceland)
9 consolidated morning report, 18 March 1864 (Private Braceland)
10 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward [15], district 43 (post office 1828 Olive St), microfilm series M593, film 1399, page 335 = 97 handwritten (Frank Braceland)
11 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19 July 1882 (Francis Braceland)
12 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 263, microfilm series T9, film 1175, page 196 A = 17 handwritten (Anny Braclen [sic])
13 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory, 1885, page 231 (Annie Braceland)
14 death notice, Anna Braceland, Philadelphia Inquirer 14 July 1910, page 7
15 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 29, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 737, microfilm series T623, film 1471, page 194 = 3 A handwritten (Annie Braceland)
16 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 47, microfilm series T624, film 1414, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1220, page 265 = 1 A handwritten (Anna Braceland)
17 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Franklin Bracland)
18 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Franklin Braceland)
| line | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Dwelling-house number | [583] | |||
| Family number | 702 | |||
| Name | Braceland Annie | Frank | John | Frank |
| Age | 32 | 32 | 6 | 3 |
| Sex | F | M | M | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Keeps house | Bricklayer | At home | |
| Real estate value | ||||
| Personal estate value | ||||
| Birthplace | Canada | Ireland | Penna | Penna |
| Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mother foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Birth month if born within year | ||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||
| Attended school past year | ||||
| Can't read | ||||
| Can't write | ||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | |||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 28 |
| street name | |
| house number | |
| dwelling visit # | |
| family visit # | |
| name | Braceland Frank |
| color | W |
| sex | M |
| age | 44 |
| month born if born in year | |
| relationship | Prisoner |
| single | |
| married | 1 |
| widowed/divorced | |
| married during year | |
| occupation | Bricklayer |
| months unemployed | |
| currently ill? | |
| blind | |
| deaf/dumb | |
| idiotic | |
| insane | |
| disabled | |
| school this year | |
| can't read | |
| can't write | |
| birthplace | Ireland |
| father's birthplace | Ireland |
| mother's birthplace | Ireland |
| line | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| street name | Pearl St | ||
| house number | [1721] | ||
| dwelling visit # | 113 | ||
| family visit # | 145 | ||
| name | Braclen [sic] Anny | - Francis | - John |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | F | M | M |
| age | 36 | 15 | 12 |
| month born if born in year | |||
| relationship | Son | Son | |
| single | 1 | 1 | |
| married | |||
| widowed/divorced | 1 | ||
| married during year | |||
| occupation | House Cleaner | work in Bolt work | |
| months unemployed | |||
| currently ill? | |||
| blind | |||
| deaf/dumb | |||
| idiotic | |||
| insane | |||
| disabled | |||
| school this year | 1 | ||
| can't read | |||
| can't write | |||
| birthplace | Canida [sic] | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland |
| mother's birthplace | Ireland | Canida [sic] | Canida [sic] |
| line | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| street | Bolton | ||
| house number | 2410 | ||
| dwelling number | 39 | ||
| family number | 40 | ||
| name | Braceland John | Margaret | Annie |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Mother |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F |
| birth date | June 1870 | July 1871 | Sept 1847 |
| age | 29 | 28 | 52 |
| married? | M | M | Wd |
| # years married | 2 | 2 | ['40' is crossed out] |
| mother of how many children? | 1 | 4 | |
| # of children living | - | 2 | |
| birthplace | Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Canada |
| father's birthplace | Ireland | Ireland | Scotland |
| mother's birthplace | Canada | Ireland | Canada |
| immigration year | |||
| # years in USA | |||
| naturalized citizen? | |||
| occupation | Clerk Government | ||
| # months not employed | 0 | ||
| # months in school | |||
| can read | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| speaks English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| owned/rented | R | ||
| free or mortgaged | |||
| farm/house | H | ||
| # of farm schedule | |||
| line | 36 |
| street | Oxford Street |
| house nr | [2218] |
| dwelling nr | [8] |
| family nr | [9] |
| name | Braceland Anna |
| relationship | Lodger |
| sex | F |
| color | W |
| age | 59 |
| marital status | Wd |
| #years present marriage | |
| mother of # children | 4 |
| mother of # living children | 1 |
| birthplace | Canada English |
| father's birthplace | Canada English |
| mother's birthplace | Canada English |
| immigrated | 1870 [?] |
| naturalized/alien | |
| speaks English | English |
| occupation | None |
| nature of industry etc. | |
| employer etc. | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | |
| can read | Yes |
| can write | Yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |
| owned/rented | |
| owned free or mortagaged | |
| farm/house | [H] |
| nr on farm schedule | |
| civil war vet | |
| blind | |
| deaf & dumb |
BRACELAND.--On July 12, 1910, ANNA, widow of Frank Braceland. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Saturday at 8 30 A.M. from her late residence, 2218 Oxford st. High mass at St. Elizabeth's Church at 10 A M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.