On 13 and/or 14 November 1834, Philip A. Bramham purchased property at the sale of the estate of Major Arthur L. Barnes. [Essex County, Virignia, Will Book 24, pages 12–20.]

On 19 December 1834, a division of the slaves belonging to the estate of Major Arthur L Barnes, deceased, was made, with Delphia & Child, Peter, Joshua, and Sarah chosen by Mary C Barnes; Willis, Lucy, Ben, and Fanny allotted to William A. Wright; Anthony, Jenny & child Tasco, George, and Horace allotted to Philip A Bramham; John, Polly & Child Winney, and Emanuel allotted to Claiborne W Gooch; and George S of Geo:, Nelly, and Toby allotted to Thomas R Barnes. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 312–313.]

1850 U.S. Census, Town of Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia
Dwelling 26, Family 26
Bramham, Philip, 50, male, lawyer, $1,500 real estate, born in Virginia
Bramham, Lucy, 45, female, born in Virginia
Bramham, Maria, 23, female, born in Virginia
Bramham, Isabella, 17, female, born in Virginia, attended school