John Brown
John Brown was born in Bethany, Genessee county, New York, on the 30th day of June, in the year 1815. He was the eldest son of Nathaniel and Lorana Ketih Brown, who removed from New York to Ohio, and located in Trumbull township, to which point they arrived on May 24, 1828. The place of their settlement was near the site occupied by the residence of A.R. Eastman , at East Trumbull. They resided in this little hamlet until their decease.
The education of Mr. Brown was obtained at the district school, the greater part of it prior to his removal to Ohio. Arriving in the wilderness, of course the first work was to subdue the giant forest-trees then covering the lands comprising his father's purchase. Steadily this vocation was pursued until the attaining of his majority, when he made his first purchase of real estate. This consisted of thirty acres, and was later owned by Ira Slater. In December 1841, Mr. Brown purchased, in company with his father, the grist-mill in East Trumbull originally built by Messrs. Clark and Wait, paying therfor $4,000. This mill was conducted under different managements until 1865, when Mr. Brown, because he was sole owner, and continued as such.
Of the military record of Mr. Brown we find that he entered the United States service in the fall of 1861, as a private, Company K, Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry; went into rendezvous at Warren, Trumbull county. He was elected lieutenant of his company, but deeming Mr. Freer as justly entitled to the position, declined in his favor, and was appointed sergeant. He went to the front; was engaged in numerous fights and skirmishes while in the Army of the Potomac; September 8, 1864, was discharged. Mr. Brown returned to Trumbull, and purchase the mill as stated.
Residence of John Brown, East Trumbull, Ashtabula County Ohio
The first township office to which he was elected was that of constable, when he was of age; served five years. Has been trustee of the township for a term of years. He early became a Christian, and joined the Free-Will Baptist church. On the organization of the Disciple church at East Trumbull he became a member of it, and was foremost in promoting its interests. He took the "lion's share" in the erection of the church edifice. He was a Republican
John Brown
was untied in marriage, on the 30th day of January, 1837, to Polly A. Cogswell, daughter of Henry and Lovina Cogswell, of Trumbull township. Read more about Polly Cogswell.From this marriage were born the following children:
- Ellen, born April 5, 1840 married Sam Evans, lived in Michigan
- Dann, born July 30, 1841, killed in action at Enon Church, May 28, 1864
- Henry, was born December 3, 1843, married Carrie Herrendine
- Wallace, born August 19, 1846 married Effie Hackett
- George, born March 16, 1849, died in infancy
- Jane , born in 1852, married Clayton McArthur
- Olive, born April 12, 1855, died in 1863
- George, born February 5, 1857
- Frank, the last, born October 25, 1861
The mother of these children died on September 11, 1864, and on August 3, 1867, Mr. Brown married Miss Olive Brainard, of Trumbull.
Jane Brown
(b. 1851 or 1852 d. 1883 ??), Jane Brown married 1867 Clayton DeWitt McArthur (b. 3/28/1845 d. 11/6/1912)From this marriage were born the following children:
Notes & Comment:
Clayton was possibly born in Thompson, OH; He enlisted 8/31/1864, discharged 6/24/1868)
Gravesite Clayton DeWitt McArthur and wife Jane
Maude McArthur
(b. 11/13/1875 d._____) married 12/9/1896 Riley Griffeth Warren (b. 7/12/1872 d. ____) Son of David Warren and Susan Marie Devine). Read more about Maude and RileyFrom this marriage were born the following children:
- Dorris _____ (b. ________ d. __________)
Maida Maud Warren
(b. 3/15/1904 d. approx 1979) married Orlo Ray BurwellFrom this marriage were born the following children:
Mildred Ruth Burwell
(B. 9/12/1926 - D. 6/23/1979) Married James Howard Chek approximately 1948. They were divorced in 1960. Mildred later married Richard Buzzi and moved to Kansas.From this marriage were born the following children:
Deborah Jean Chek
(B. 12/11/1954-D. still living) married Jimmy Grow 9/18/1973,The Reverand Dellenbaugh proceeded the ceremony.From this marriage were born the following children:
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