found in 1850 census as laborer in the household (#58) of Parker Sharpley (45) and Mary A. (45), a white farmer worth $700

assignment as son of Branson simply made on basis of name and age.

this could be the Ransom Crippin (b ca 1828) listed with Sadie (b ca 1826) in 1870
Ransom Crippin 42, oysterman (b ca 1828)
Sadie 44, domestic servant (b ca 1826)
Unclear whether the following are children or simply a related group living with the Crippin houshhold
William Taylor 17 (b ca 1853)
Betsy Taylor 10 (b ca 1860)
Charlotte Taylor 9 (b ca 1861)

Death Register: Crippen, Bransin, C/m, 17, Feb, 1874, Chinco., rheumatism, 45yr, child of Bransin, b Chinco., barber, husb. of sarah, wife gave info17