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Several members of the Brantley family have distinguished themselves socially, professionally, or both. Here are a few Brantley's that have been suggested to be included in this list. If you know of a Brantley that is well known for some type of accomplishment then please tell us about it. Click on a persons picture to learn more about them.


Dr. William T. Brantley
(1787-1845)
  Leading protestant minister
       
William D. Kizzah
(1895-1966)
  First professional Brantley family researcher
       
Newby Odell Brantly
(1905-1993)
  Pilot of the Year 1961, Inventor of two way stretchable elastic, multiple helicopter designs, bra design, backhoe design
       
Dr. Lucy McCullough
(1846-?)
  One of the first female physicians in Georgia
       
Jeff Brantley
(1963-)
  Professional baseball player
       
Hattie Brantley
(1916-2006)
  "Angel of Bataan," WWII POW, nurse
       
Harlon Block
(1924-1945)
  Soldier who placed flag in famous Iwo Jima photo by Joe Rosenthal
       
Gene Brantley
(1928-1999)
  Brantley family historian and genealogist, inspiration for Brantley Association
       
Brigadier General William Felix Brantley
(1830-1870)
  Most noted Brantley officer during the Civil War
       
Carl Perkins
(1932-1998)
  American pioneer of rockabilly music
       
Betsy Brantley
(1955-)
  Actress