Mary Belle Braxton & James Braxton
- Tina Lynn
- Feb 7
- 1 min read
Mary Belle Braxton was a woman of quiet strength and powerful memory. A cousin of George Armwood, the last man lynched in the state of Maryland, Mary carried his story through generations—sharing it with her granddaughter long before it appeared in textbooks.
Years later, when George Armwood’s name appeared as a single line in a Maryland history class, it sparked deeper research and a lifelong commitment to telling his story—guided by Mary’s lived truth. Though she never knew it in her lifetime, both Mary and George would help change laws through the power of memory and truth.
James Braxton was a farmer, a veteran, and a man of discipline and precision. An exceptional marksman, he was known for never missing his target—one bullet, one shot. His life was rooted in service to his country, his land, and his family.
Together, Mary and James Braxton built a legacy grounded in faith, resilience, and history—one that continues to echo through Somerset County and beyond.
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