Some Descendants of Eleazer Brown and Ann Pendleton
First Generation 
1. Eleazer Brown ,1,2 son of Thomas Browne and Mary Newhall , was born on 16 Mar 1670 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, was christened on 5 Aug 1670 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, died on 30 Nov 1734 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 64, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.3
Burial Notes: The Brown Cemetery is also known as the Cedar Swamp Cemetery.
General Notes: Eleazer Brown was the son of Thomas Brown and Mary Newhall of Lynn, Massachusetts. He and two of his brothers (Thomas and John) left Lynn, and made their home in that part of New London County, Connecticut which was set off to form North Stonington. The town of Stonington was divided in 180 , and North Stonington was set of with 2700 individuals.
The three brothers were in the southern part of North Stonington. The house that Eleazer builtt in Stonington stood on the Easterly part of the lands purchased by the three Brown brothers, about twenty-five rods South of the Brown Cemetery, and north of the Miner Meetinghouse. His wife also inherited land from her grandfather Bryan Pendelton.
Brown family descendants lived for about one hundred years in North Stonington, removing to other towns adjacent in Connecticut and especially New York State, which at that early date was comparatively a wilderness.
This genealogy follows the line of Eleazer through his son James. His descendants migrated to New York State after the Revolutionary War.
Eleazer married Ann (Mary) Pendleton , daughter of Capt. James Pendleton and Hannah Goodenow , on 18 Oct 1693 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Ann was born on 12 Nov 1667 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, died about 1727 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, about age 60, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
2 M i. Jonathan Brown was born on 12 Jul 1694 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Jonathan married Elizabeth Pendleton . Elizabeth was born in 1694.
+ 3 M ii. James Brown 1,3 was born on 1 Jul 1696 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 2 Feb 1750 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 53, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
+ 4 M iii. Eleazer Brown was born on 4 May 1698 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and was christened on 14 Aug 1698 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 5 F iv. Annah Brown was born on 1 Feb 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, was christened on 30 Jun 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died on 11 Mar 1766 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 66.
+ 6 M v. Ebenezer Brown was born on 28 Jun 1702 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, was christened on 16 Aug 1702 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died on 24 Mar 1725 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 22.
+ 7 F vi. Mary Brown was born on 28 Nov 1703 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and was christened on 12 Jun 1704 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
8 F vii. Patience Brown was born on 28 Dec 1704 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Patience married Clement West .
9 F viii. Hannah Brown was born on 12 Dec 1705 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, was christened on 26 Jun 1708 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died on 4 Jan 1727 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 21.
Hannah married Clement Wilcox .
10 F ix. Abigail Brown was born on 3 Feb 1713 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Abigail married James Pendleton .
11 F x. Ruth Brown was born on 30 Jun 1714 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 20 May 1791 in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, at age 76.
Ruth married Benjamin Randall .
12 M xi. Daniel Brown was born in 1716 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died before 1806, before age 90.
Second Generation
3. James Brown 1,3 was born on 1 Jul 1696 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 2 Feb 1750 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 53, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
Burial Notes: This cemetery may also be known as the Cedar Swamp Cemetery.
General Notes: The home of James Brown was located opposite what is now the Union Cemetery (1915) and remained until about 1840. There is nothing now remaining of the site where the children of James and Elizabeth Brown were born. It should be noted that the name of James Brown was repeated frequently in the families of his descendants and in particular the father of the compiler.
James married Elizabeth Randall , daughter of John Randall and Abigail Billings , on 5 May 1718 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Elizabeth was born on 4 Jul 1696 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 25 Aug 1786 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 90, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
Marriage Notes: They were married by Rev. Noyes in Stonington.
Children from this marriage were:
13 M i. James Brown Jr. was born on 29 Jan 1719 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 24 Dec 1741, at age 22.
14 F ii. Thankful Brown Twin was born on 22 Oct 1720 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Thankful married Jeremiah Main , son of Jeremiah Maine and Ruth Huse Widow , on 26 Apr 1742 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Jeremiah was born on 10 Apr 1708 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in 1780 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 72.
15 F iii. Daughter Brown Twin was born on 22 Oct 1720 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 22 Oct 1720 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 16 M iv. Elder Simeon Brown was born on 31 Jan 1723 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 24 Nov 1815 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 92.
17 F v. Ann Brown was born on 23 Mar 1728 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 18 M vi. Deacon Zebulon Brown 1,3,4 was born on 20 Nov 1730 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 14 Jul 1814 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 83, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
+ 19 F vii. Elizabeth Brown was born on 31 Jul 1732 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
20 F viii. Abigail Brown was born on 23 Apr 1737 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Abigail married Amos Main , son of Jeremiah Main and Abigail Worden , on 19 May 1756. Amos was born in 1737 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 21 M ix. Joshua Brown was born on 8 Apr 1740 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 26 Sep 1824 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 84.
4. Eleazer Brown was born on 4 May 1698 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and was christened on 14 Aug 1698 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Eleazer married Temperance Holmes about 1723.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 22 M i. Eleazer Brown was born on 1 Jun 1728 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 11 Jul 1795, at age 67.
Eleazer next married Temperance Holmes in 1723 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
23 M i. Nathan Brown was born on 17 Jul 1724 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
24 F ii. Mary Brown was born on 26 Jan 1726 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
25 M iii. Eleazer Brown 1 was born on 1 Jun 1728.
Eleazer married Anne Green on 16 Oct 1755. Anne was born in 1735 in Hopkintown, Washington County, Rhode Island and died on 15 Sep 1803, at age 68.
26 F iv. Temperance Brown was born on 15 May 1731.
27 F v. Joannah Brown was born on 12 May 1733 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
28 F vi. Rebecca Brown was born on 19 Jan 1735 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
29 F vii. Phebe Brown was born on 4 Jul 1737 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
30 M viii. Timothy Brown was born on 17 Jun 1739 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
31 M ix. John Brown was born on 10 Aug 1741 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 32 M x. Peleg Brown 5 was born on 26 Sep 1746 and died on 26 Jan 1814, at age 67.
33 F xi. Ruth Brown was born on 27 Jun 1749 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
5. Annah Brown was born on 1 Feb 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, was christened on 30 Jun 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died on 11 Mar 1766 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 66.
Annah married Deacon Thomas Main , son of Jeremiah Maine and Ruth Huse Widow , on 20 Apr 1720 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Thomas was born on 19 Jul 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in 1771 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 71.
Children from this marriage were:
34 M i. Thomas Main was born between 13 Feb 1702-1721 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died about 1771 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, about age 69.
35 M ii. Andrew Main was born on 5 Aug 1723 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died about 1771 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, about age 48.
36 M iii. Timothy Main was born on 8 Apr 1727 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Timothy married Elizabeth Brown , daughter of James Brown and Elizabeth Randall , on 27 Jan 1749 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Elizabeth was born on 31 Jul 1732 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
37 M iv. Joshua Main was born on 5 May 1729 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in 1798 in Kent, New York, at age 69.
38 F v. Ann (Anne) Main was born on 31 Jul 1733 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 24 Dec 1822 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 89, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
Ann married Deacon Zebulon Brown , son of James Brown and Elizabeth Randall , on 20 Dec 1749 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Zebulon was born on 20 Nov 1730 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 14 Jul 1814 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 83, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
39 M vi. Jonas Main was born on 17 Feb 1735 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 24 Dec 1804 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 69.
40 F vii. Elizabeth Main was born on 19 Apr 1740 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 11 Sep 1777 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 37.
41 M viii. Ezekiel Main was born on 8 Jul 1742 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died after 1804, after age 62.
42 F ix. Phoebe Main was born on 16 Nov 1747 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in 1843 in New London County, Connecticut, at age 96.
6. Ebenezer Brown was born on 28 Jun 1702 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, was christened on 16 Aug 1702 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died on 24 Mar 1725 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 22.
Ebenezer married Elizabeth Main on 5 Apr 1723 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Elizabeth was born on 22 Feb 1702 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
43 M i. David Brown was born on 23 Feb 1724 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
7. Mary Brown was born on 28 Nov 1703 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and was christened on 12 Jun 1704 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Mary married Waite Palmer , son of William Palmer and Grace Minor , about 1727. Waite was born before 1711, died in 1790 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, about age 79, and was buried in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Noted events in his life were:
• Baptism: 27 May 1711.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 44 M i. Ebenezer Palmer was born on 21 Jan 1738.
Third Generation
16. Elder Simeon Brown was born on 31 Jan 1723 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 24 Nov 1815 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 92.
General Notes: Elder Simeon Brown was the first paster of the Second Baptist Church of North Stonington for fifty years. He and his wife had seven children including ELizabeth and Simeon listed below.
Simeon married Dorothy Hern on 1 Mar 1743 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island. Dorothy was born on 14 Feb 1728 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island and died on 16 Jan 1820 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 91.
Children from this marriage were:
45 F i. Elizabeth Brown was born on 5 Aug 1766 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Elizabeth married Matthew Brown about 1780. Matthew was born in 1757 and died on 26 Mar 1831 in Cazenovia, Berkshire County, New York, at age 74.
+ 46 M ii. Elder Simeon Brown was born on 4 Dec 1746 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 18 Aug 1826 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 79.
18. Deacon Zebulon Brown 1,3,4 was born on 20 Nov 1730 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 14 Jul 1814 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 83, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
General Notes: Deacon Zebulon Brown enlisted in the War of the American Revolution on September 8, 1776 with the Eighth Reg. Militia of New York, in Capt. Holmes' Company. He was honorably discharged November 17, 1776, This line is No. 40646 in Vol. 41 on Pg. 244 in the DAR Lineage Book.
He was one of the first deacons of the Second Baptist Church in North Stonington, when his brother, Elder Simeon, was paster of the same church. In 1750 he built a home in North Stonington (see photo Brown Genealogy, Cyrus Brown) which remained in good condition in 1915. It was occupied by his son, Mathew, grandson Mathew, great-grand daughter Lucy Brown York.
Zebulon married Ann (Anne) Main , daughter of Deacon Thomas Main and Annah Brown , on 20 Dec 1749 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Ann was born on 31 Jul 1733 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, died on 24 Dec 1822 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 89, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington, Connecticut.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 32 )
19. Elizabeth Brown was born on 31 Jul 1732 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
General Notes: Elizabeth Brown and Timothy Main had nine children including Rufus listed below.
Elizabeth married Timothy Main , son of Deacon Thomas Main and Annah Brown , on 27 Jan 1749 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Timothy was born on 8 Apr 1727 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
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21. Joshua Brown was born on 8 Apr 1740 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 26 Sep 1824 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 84.
General Notes: Joshua Brown was a Lieutenant in Capt. Thomas Holmes' Company of the 8th Reg., Col. Oliver Smith commanding. He enlisted September 8 1776 and was discharged November 17, 1776. He served in the campaign in New York. He lived with his family in the Brown homestead at N. Stonington where his children were born. Later he lived in the southern part of Stonington. In 1906 the property remained in the hands of Joshua's descendants. Joshua and Elizabeth Randall Brown had ten children including Adam whose line is shown below.
Joshua Brown and his son Randall had slaves on this farm and a walled in farm that was given to the slaves to cultivate.
Joshua married Lydia Hewitt .
Joshua next married Joanna Rogers on 24 Dec 1761 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 60 M i. Adam Brown .
22. Eleazer Brown was born on 1 Jun 1728 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 11 Jul 1795, at age 67.
Eleazer married Anne Green on 16 Oct 1755. Anne was born in 1735 in Hopkinton, Rhode Island and died in 1803, at age 68.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 61 M i. Eleazer Brown was born on 4 Jul 1757 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
32. Peleg Brown 5 was born on 26 Sep 1746 and died on 26 Jan 1814, at age 67.
Peleg married Experience Morgan . Experience was born on 22 Jul 1749 and died in 1870, at age 121.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 62 M i. John Brown was born in 1775 and died in 1855, at age 80.
44. Ebenezer Palmer was born on 21 Jan 1738.
Ebenezer married Hannah Palmer , daughter of Zebulon Palmer and Comfort Fairbanks , on 22 Nov 1758. Hannah was born on 19 Jun 1739 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 63 F i. Hannah Palmer 6 was born on 14 Oct 1759.
Fourth Generation
46. Elder Simeon Brown was born on 4 Dec 1746 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 18 Aug 1826 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 79.
General Notes: In May of 1792, Simeon Brown moved his family from Stonington to Brookfield, New York. He had gone to Albany and procured a deed of land there in 1791 where he made a clearing an built a log house. He then returned to Stonington and moved his family to Brookfield by ox-cart. Being a man of God and the son of an Elder, he built the first church in Brookfield and served as Elder for many years. He is listed as one of the original settlers.
Simeon married Ruth York , daughter of Bell York and Ruth Main , on 22 Oct 1767 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Ruth was born on 14 May 1748 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 20 Feb 1820 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 71.
Children from this marriage were:
64 F i. Ruth Brown was born in 1768 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 26 Jul 1836 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 68.
65 F ii. Thankful Brown was born on 30 Sep 1769 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 15 Mar 1838 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 68.
Thankful married James Rogers about 1796. James was born on 13 May 1769 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 15 Mar 1838 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 68.
66 F iii. Polly Brown was born in 1771 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 29 Nov 1865 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 94.
Polly married Thomas Griffin Jr. on 3 Nov 1790 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
67 F iv. Lucretia Brown was born in 1773 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 6 Jul 1823 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 50.
68 M v. Simeon Brown was born in 1776 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 19 Feb 1813 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 37.
Simeon married Anna York , daughter of Bell York Jr. and Anna Brown , about 1798. Anna was born on 15 Feb 1773 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 2 Nov 1858 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 85.
+ 69 M vi. Justice H. Brown was born in 1782 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in 1833 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 51.
70 F vii. Phebe Brown was born on 23 Dec 1787 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 23 Apr 1875 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 87.
Phebe married Nathan Baldwin on 11 Jul 1819 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Nathan was born on 13 Mar 1796 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 22 Jan 1887 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 90.
50. Zebulon Brown Jr. 1,7 was born on 20 May 1756 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in 1785 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 29.8
Death Notes: Joshua and Nathan Brown witnessed the Administration of the Estate of Zebulon Brown on May 5, 1785 in the Court of Stonington, CT.
(Stonington Court Orders Vol 6.) On March 3, 1818, Bell York presented a Bill for Services as Executor of the Estate of Zebulon Brown to the Probate Court of New London County, Stonington, CT.
General Notes: The estate of Zebulon Brown, Jr. was probated in North Stonington, Connecticut on May 5, 1785. Appraisers were listed as Joshua and Nathan Brown. The inventory included such items as a dwelling house, twelve acres of land (no deed), one cow, one bull and thirteen sheep. Also listed were many items of clothing, household and farm utensils and some furniture.
On October 17, 1796, James York, son of Bell York, was appointed guardian to Zebulon and Eunice Brown in Stonington.
Zebulon married Thede York , daughter of Bell York and Ruth Main , about 1779 in probably Stonington, Connecticut.1 Thede was born on 4 Oct 1758 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 6 Jul 1839 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 80.
Marriage Notes: No marriage record has been located.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 71 F i. Eunice Brown was born on 6 Jan 1780 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 27 Dec 1872 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 92.
+ 72 M ii. Zebulon Brown 7,9,10,11,12,13 was born on 30 Jun 1781 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut,1,14,15,16 died on 8 Feb 1875 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 93,17,18 and was buried in Brookfield Rural Cemetery, Brookfield, New York.3
52. Oliver Brown 19 was born on 9 Feb 1760 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 5 Jun 1845 in Concord, Lake County, Ohio, at age 85.
Oliver married Grace Gregory Welsh in Nov 1778 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Grace was born in 1758 in England.
Children from this marriage were:
73 M i. Oliver Brown Jr.
74 M ii. Hosea Brown .
75 F iii. Dauphin Brown .
76 M iv. Lewis Brown .
77 F v. Hannah Brown .
78 F vi. Nabby Brown .
79 F vii. Patience Brown .
Oliver next married Mrs. Abigail Beardsley on 13 Sep 1837.
Oliver next married Mrs. Hannah Perkins on 21 Feb 1844.
59. Rufus Main was born on 15 Nov 1758 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 22 Feb 1836, at age 77.
Rufus married Sarah (Sally) York , daughter of Bell York and Ruth Main , about 1780. Sarah was born on 22 Jan 1761 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died about 1840, about age 79.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 80 M i. Lewis Main was born in 1783 in Preston, Connecticut and died on 20 Nov 1870 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 87.
Adam married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 81 M i. Randall A. Brown .
61. Eleazer Brown was born on 4 Jul 1757 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Eleazer married Edith Palmer abt 1783?.
Children from this marriage were:
82 M i. John Brown was born on 10 Apr 1793 in Brookfield, New York.
62. John Brown was born in 1775 and died in 1855, at age 80.
John married Sallie Beardsley on 14 Dec 1800. Sallie was born on 14 Jan 1783 and died in 1863, at age 80.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 83 M i. John Beardsley Brown was born on 16 Jul 1807 and died on 9 Dec 1867, at age 60.
63. Hannah Palmer 6 was born on 14 Oct 1759.
Hannah married Gershom Ray .
Children from this marriage were:
84 F i. Hannah Ray was born on 29 Jan 1784 in Volunteertown, Connecticut and died on 30 Jul 1848 in Volunteertown, Connecticut, at age 64.
Hannah married Lewis Main , son of Rufus Main and Sarah (Sally) York , on 17 Oct 1803. Lewis was born in 1783 in Preston, Connecticut and died on 20 Nov 1870 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 87.
Fifth Generation
69. Justice H. Brown was born in 1782 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died in 1833 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 51.
Justice married Susan Main about 1800.
Children from this marriage were:
85 M i. Justus Randall Brown was born on 25 Oct 1807 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 20 Jun 1893 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 85.
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth: 25 Oct 1807, Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
• Alt. Death: 20 Jun 1893, Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Justus married Harriet Stephens Randall , daughter of Robert Randall Jr. and Eunice Brown , on 14 Oct 1855 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Harriet was born on 27 Feb 1812 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
71. Eunice Brown was born on 6 Jan 1780 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 27 Dec 1872 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 92.
Eunice married Robert Randall Jr. , son of Robert Randall and Lucy Pendleton , on 4 May 1797 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Robert was born on 6 Feb 1774 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut and died on 15 Dec 1859 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 85.
Children from this marriage were:
86 M i. Robert Brown Randall was born on 15 Jul 1798 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, died on 15 Aug 1885 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 87, and was buried in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Robert married Ruth Briggs . Ruth was born on 7 Oct 1798 in Pittsfield, New York.
+ 87 F ii. Eunice Randall was born on 4 Oct 1800 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 28 Feb 1868 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 67.
88 F iii. Ella Babcock Randall was born on 19 Apr 1803 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 8 Jan 1824 in Cortland, New York, at age 20.
89 M iv. Alvin Randall was born on 10 May 1805 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 29 Sep 1896 in Leonardsville, New York, at age 91.
Alvin married Lucy Hinkley , daughter of Luther Hinkley and Unknown , on 26 Sep 1831 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Lucy was born on 20 Sep 1812 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 26 Jan 1873 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 60.
Alvin next married Elizabeth (Dutcher) Chesebrough . Elizabeth was born in Edmeston, New York and died on 28 Apr 1902.
90 F v. Maria Randall was born on 4 Jun 1807 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 13 Sep 1842, at age 35.
+ 91 M vi. Marcus Delazon Randall was born on 27 Feb 1809 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 4 Sep 1891 in Milton Junction, Wisconsin, at age 82.
92 F vii. Amelia Randall was born on 16 Sep 1813 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 28 Jan 1815 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 1.
93 F viii. Roswell Randall was born on 11 Jan 1816 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 13 Nov 1844 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 28.
Roswell married Letitia Hill . Letitia was born on 1 Sep 1820 in Elbridge, New York.
94 F ix. Hannah Brown Randall was born on 29 Dec 1818 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 19 Sep 1884 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 65.
95 F x. Roxie F. Randall was born on 29 Apr 1822 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died in Olean, New York.
96 F xi. Harriet Stephens Randall was born on 27 Feb 1812 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Harriet married Thomas Rogers . Thomas was born on 26 Aug 1808 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 26 Jan 1873 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 64.
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Death: 12 Apr 1847, Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Harriet next married Justus Randall Brown , son of Justice H. Brown and Susan Main , on 14 Oct 1855 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Justus was born on 25 Oct 1807 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 20 Jun 1893 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 85.
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72. Zebulon Brown 7,9,10,11,12,13 was born on 30 Jun 1781 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut,1,14,15,16 died on 8 Feb 1875 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 93,17,18 and was buried in Brookfield Rural Cemetery, Brookfield, New York.3
General Notes: Zebulon's father died when he was about four years old. On October 17, 1796, James York, son of Bell York, was appointed guardian to Zebulon and Eunice Brown in Stonington. Zebulon probably came to Brookfield, New York with his mother and step father, Asa Frink, probably about 1796.
In 1806, Madison County was formed from Chenango and Brookfield became a township in Madison County. This area was a part of twenty townships created in 1788 when purchased from the Oneida Indians as part of the Town of Whitestown, Montgomery County. Many settlers came to the Brookfield area from Connecticut and Rhode Island on the first highways. They came in Conestoga Wagons and built log cabins until sawmills could be erected and frame dwellings constructed. Brookfield Village was first called Bailleys Corners.
Zebulon's ancestors had been active in the Baptist Church at North Stonington, Connecticut, his great grandfather having been a Deacon. The new settlers founded the first Baptist Church in Brookfield (then Clarksville) in 1798. In the early settlement of the town of Brookfield, many Seventh-Day Baptists came from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, and in July, 1797, met and appointed a committee to draft articles of faith and covenant. In compliance with previous arrangements, there met near Leonardsville, in October of 1797, ministers, deacons and brethren from the Church of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, and Petersburg, New York, and after full examination and consultation, they organized into a church in fellowship in the denomination, under the name of the First Sabbatarian Baptist Church of Christ in Brookfield. This was The First Seventh-Day Baptist Church of Brookfield.
Madison County, New York was formed in 1806 from Chenango County and Brookfield became a township in Madison County. In 1807, Zebulon cleared off a l/2 acre site near Brookfield Village which is no doubt where he and Sarah raised nine children. They lived in the area of Gorton Lake on one of the earliest remembered farms. When examining the deeds of Madison County, it was found that in 1830 a Zebulon Brown purchased land in lot 47 in the town of Brookfield. In a deed recorded in 1831, Zebulon and his wife "Sally" sold thirty-three acres on Beaver Creek, being a part of lot 57 in the 19th township which was Brookfield. It is not known whether this is the same Zebulon since there were two Zebulon Browns in Brookfield at that time. However, on the 21st day of March in 1854, Zebulon and his wife, Sarah, sold seventy-one acres of lot 47 in the 19th township. This appears to be our Zebulon and the same who purchased the land in 1830.
In 1850, Zebulon and Sarah were living in Brookfield and two children remained at home; John, who was twenty-one, and Eunice who was sixteen. They lived on the same property as their son, Alonzo. Zebulon was 68 and Sarah was 58. In 1865 the family was still together, and listed in Columbus, Chenango County.
Research Notes: THE TOWN (TOWNSHIP) OF BROOKFIELD
In 1784 the federal government acquired a section of land from the Iroquois nation west of the Unadilla River known today as the town of Brookfield. In 1791 Stephen Hoxie and a young companion traveled from Rhode Island as agents for would-be-settlers to purchase land in this newly opened territory. In Albany, Hoxie bought 13 lots in Brookfield, sight unseen. He would soon discover the beauty, wealth of resources, and viability of his investment.
Concurrently, Captain Daniel Brown and his family were journeying westward to homestead on this land. These two men were not only among the first settlers, but were soon to become the first entrepreneurs in Brookfield.
Brookfield possessed abundant natural resources. Two of its greatest assets were the rolling hills covered with numerous varieties of timber and several strong and swift waterways Iying in the valleys in between. The Unadillal River forms Brookfield's eastern border. Beaver Creek (so named for a large dam built by the industrious creatures of the same name) almost bisects the town from north to south. Mill Creek runs between these two over numerous falls and a branch of the Chenango River cuts across the northwest corner of the town.
It was on Mill Creek in 1792 that Brown built the first sawmill. Another early settler, John Button, built the first gristmill a short distance away near a 70-foot waterfall on the creek which was thereafter known as Button's Falls.
These developments began a period of rapid settlement in the area. The pioneers for whom Hoxie bought parcels of land journeyed to Brookfield to claim their land and establish farms. However, at this time three wealthy Eastern speculators, Michael Myers, Jedidiah Sanger, and John I. Morgan bought up a great deal of the unsold government lands in Brookfield and Sangerfield. Some of this land was subsequently sold to settlers, but the largest portions were merely leased to area emigrants. For nearly a century, this land was controlled and leased by these men and their descendants greatly impeding progress and improvements in the town. Many of the earliest settlers moved on not wishing to continually farm and pay rent to landlords to seek lands of their own to purchase or homestead. It was not until the descendants of some of these men began to sell their shares in the property that Brookfield increased in the number of small, individual landholders. Even today, however, a large portion of the southwest quarter of the town is state-owned property, repurchased for its forestry and other natural resources.
In spite of this limitation on the amount of land open to purchase by the early settlers, those who were able to buy land tended to build their homesteads and watermills along the waterways. Most of the communities in Brookfield were established around such mills. Mill Creek and Beaver Creek were seen as ideal for such enterprises and many saw- and gristmills sprang up along their banks. The village of Brookfield (previously Clarkville) was one of the earliest settlements on Beaver Creek. A gristmill on the Unadilla River was the beginning of the settlement of Leonardsville so named for Reuben Leonard, a wealthy entrepreneur and the first storeowner in the area. To the north of Leonardsville, the village of Unadilla Forks also had a mill as its focus.
Severe flooding, often due to the spring thaws, was all too common along these waterways and several of the early mills were destroyed. Some owners simply rebuilt, others relocated to what they thought were safer locations. As the milling settlements grew, other small scale manufactories and businesses opened, such as tanneries, potasheries, wagon shops, and farm equipment suppliers. All of these were mainly for trade within the town and few of these business ventures grew much beyond their clientele.
The villages of North and South Brookfield were settled a bit later, the former on a tributary of the Chenango River in the northwest corner of the town and the latter on Beaver Creek. Both sites were ideal for the popular and potentially prosperous sawmills and gristmills which were quickly established. The area around North Brookfield also proved to be well suited to the growing of hops. Another successful business in North Brookfield was the wagon factory of Gorton and Fitch.
Until the Civil War, lumbering small crop farming, and dairy herding were the most common activities of the area's settlers. The farmers tended not to specialize, leaving the main industry of milling to the local merchants and entrepreneurs. Specialization in farming began in the 1860s as pasture land was gradually cleared and could support larger dairy herds. One of these early dairy farmers established a cheese factory on his land to process the enormous quantities of milk his herds produced. His example was soon followed by other dairy farmers and as the manufacture of cheese grew, so did the demand for milk and these mutually reinforcing endeavors made dairy farming a profitable venture.
Cheese factories opened in Brookfield, Leonardsville, Unadilla Forks, West Edmeston, and North Brookfield in rapid succession. One of the more elaborate factories was a chain of processing plants in Unadilla Forks opened in 1863, powered by steam engines, and owned by E. D. Lamb.
Two other points of interest set Brookfield apart from the other towns in Madison county. Sources vary slightly, but it is generally accepted that the first county fair was held in Brookfield in 1839, sponsored by the Madison County Agricultural Society. For several years the fair traveled the county,setting up at a different site every year. It finally settled in Brookfield as its permanent home after the northern parts of the county expressed little interest in hosting the fair. It has been on its present site in the village of Brookfield for nearly a century, having grown from an initial three acres rented from a local farmer to its present 38 acres including numerous permanent exhibit halls and a racetrack.
The fair's exhibitors have come from all parts of the county and even include a few traveling exhibits from other parts of the state. Most activities and competitions reflect the county's wide range of livelihoods and interests including livestock competitions, handcrafts, garden produce, baking, farm implements, 4-H activities, and horse show. Of course it would not he a fair without central amusement park rides, games and food stalls. The county fair has had cycles of both attendance and participation, but still thrives and is supported by both county and out-of-county enthusiasts.
Zebulon married Sarah Lewis , daughter of Zebulon Lewis and Mary York , about 1808.1 Sarah was born in 1791 in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York 20,21,22, died in 1872 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 81 9, and was buried in 1872 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: 12 Mar 1781, Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York. 1,23
Children from this marriage were:
+ 97 F i. Sarah Brown 1 was born on 28 Dec 1809 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York,24 died on 5 Jun 1896 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 86, and was buried in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
98 M ii. Zebulon I Brown was born on 17 May 1812 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 5 Dec 1895 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 83.
Zebulon married Lois D Palmer on 19 Nov 1832. Lois D Palmer died before 1875.
+ 99 M iii. Horace B Brown 1,11,25,26,27,28,29,30 was born on 1 Jul 1814 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York,1 died on 19 Jun 1882 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 67,31 and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
+ 100 M iv. Alonzo H Brown was born on 4 Apr 1817 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 18 Jan 1894 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 76.
+ 101 F v. Sabrina Brown was born on 10 Feb 1819 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 2 Dec 1901 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 82.
+ 102 F vi. Mary Louisa Brown was born on 24 Feb 1823 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 2 Mar 1910 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 87.
103 M vii. Alvin Brown was born on 14 Apr 1826 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 6 Apr 1834 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 7.
+ 104 M viii. John F Brown was born on 9 Aug 1829 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died in May 1905 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 75.
+ 105 F ix. Eunice A Brown 1 was born on 24 Sep 1834 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died after 1907, after age 73.
80. Lewis Main was born in 1783 in Preston, Connecticut and died on 20 Nov 1870 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, at age 87.
Lewis married Hannah Ray , daughter of Gershom Ray and Hannah Palmer , on 17 Oct 1803. Hannah was born on 29 Jan 1784 in Volunteertown, Connecticut and died on 30 Jul 1848 in Volunteertown, Connecticut, at age 64.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 83 )
Randall married Margaret Sweet .
Children from this marriage were:
107 F i. Margaret Brown was born on 12 Nov 1827 and died on 14 Mar 1842, at age 14.
108 M ii. Randall A. Brown was born on 27 Oct 1829 and died on 22 Jun 1906 in Omaha, Nebraska, at age 76.
109 M iii. James Jay Brown was born on 12 Jan 1832.
110 M iv. Charles Henry Brown 1 was born on 12 Apr 1834 in Stephentown, New York and died on 26 Apr 1897 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, at age 63.
Charles married E. Dora Eldredge after 1877 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. E. was born on 17 Feb 1851 in Stephentown, New York and died on 25 Aug 1901 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, at age 50.
111 M v. Lewis Brown was born on 7 Oct 1838 in Stephentown, New York and died on 26 Oct 1877 in New York, at age 39.
Lewis married E. Dora Eldredge on 28 Oct 1869 in Stephentown, New York. E. was born on 17 Feb 1851 in Stephentown, New York and died on 25 Aug 1901 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, at age 50.
112 F vi. Susan Brown was born on 20 Jun 1840 and died in Infancy.
113 F vii. Margaret A. Brown was born on 14 Jul 1844 and died in Infancy.
83. John Beardsley Brown was born on 16 Jul 1807 and died on 9 Dec 1867, at age 60.
John married Cornelia Layton on 3 Feb 1831. Cornelia was born on 9 Oct 1808 and died on 7 Oct 1864, at age 55.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 114 M i. John Schnierly Brown was born on 7 Sep 1842 and died on 15 Aug 1928, at age 85.
Sixth Generation
87. Eunice Randall was born on 4 Oct 1800 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 28 Feb 1868 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 67.
Eunice married Clark Nichols about 1820. Clark was born on 11 Mar 1787 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 19 Sep 1854 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 67.
Children from this marriage were:
115 F i. Elvira Nichols was born on 22 Dec 1820.
116 M ii. Jabish Brown Nichols was born on 9 Feb 1821.
117 M iii. William Henry Nichols was born on 7 Dec 1822.
+ 118 M iv. Ella Randall Nichols was born on 29 Jan 1824 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 28 Jun 1902 in Rawson, New York, at age 78.
+ 119 F v. Abigail Nichols was born on 29 Jan 1824 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 1 Apr 1902 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York, at age 78.
+ 120 M vi. Henry Webb Nichols was born on 30 Jan 1828 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 24 Feb 1904 in St. Paul, Howard, Nebraska, at age 76.
+ 121 M vii. William Randall Nichols was born on 26 Feb 1830 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 16 Oct 1887 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 57.
+ 122 F viii. Maria Elvira Nichols was born on 30 Jan 1832 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died after 1907 in Olean, New York, after age 75.
+ 123 M ix. Robert C. Nichols was born on 10 Jul 1834 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York and died in Sep 1904 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, at age 70.
+ 124 F x. Louise A. Nichols was born on 4 Nov 1837 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
125 M xi. Clarke J. Nichols was born on 22 Oct 1839.
+ 126 M xii. James Albert Nichols was born on 15 Jul 1842 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
91. Marcus Delazon Randall was born on 27 Feb 1809 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 4 Sep 1891 in Milton Junction, Wisconsin, at age 82.
Marcus married Adeline D. Worden on 3 Sep 1837 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York. Adeline was born on 14 Aug 1820 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 15 May 1842 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 21.
Marcus next married Deborah Odell on 4 Nov 1854 in Albion, Wisconsin. Deborah was born on 14 Oct 1821 in Allegany, New York and died in Milton Junction, Wisconsin.
Children from this marriage were:
127 F i. Adaline Deborah Randall was born on 14 Jun 1858 and died on 19 Aug 1879 in Milton Junction, Wisconsin, at age 21.
97. Sarah Brown 1 was born on 28 Dec 1809 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York,24 died on 5 Jun 1896 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 86, and was buried in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Burial Notes: BROOKFIELD RURAL CEMETERY #40 Brookfield (or Clarkville) Village
This cemetery is beautifully kept. Many stones removed from farm burying grounds have been brought here.
Sarah married Jared Chesebro , son of Harris Chesebro and Patty Or Fanny Champlin , on 29 Feb 1832 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Jared was born on 29 Feb 1808 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 5 Jun 1896 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 88.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 128 M i. John Hiram Chesebro was born on 3 Apr 1833 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
129 M ii. Jared Chesebro Jr. was born in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
130 F iii. Rhoda L Chesebro was born on 1 Jan 1836 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 11 Aug 1838 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 2.
131 M iv. Jabez Chesebro was born in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
99. Horace B Brown 1,11,25,26,27,28,29,30 was born on 1 Jul 1814 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York,1 died on 19 Jun 1882 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 67,31 and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
Death Notes: Horace lived only four years following the death of his wife, Esther. Following his death, all of his children, except Freeman and Lewis, migrated to the Northwest and took up residance in Oregon and Washington.
General Notes: Horace grew up in Brookfield, Madison County, New York where he lived near Gorton Hill with his parents, four brothers and four sisters. Research of this family proved education was of prime concern and several members of the family became teachers. They all remained in Brookfield and descendants remain there today. His two younger sisters married men who were members of the Society of Friends in nearby Poolville. They were cheese makers and farmers in that area.
It is said that following the death of his first wife, Horace spent time traveling in New York State before returning to Madison County. There were four children at home, however, and he soon returned to Brookfield. He went to Chenango County where he met Esther Crandall. Following their marriage they lived in Columbus Township.
Columbus Township was formed in 1805 from Brookfield which became Madison County in 1806. Chenango means "pleasant river flowing through the land of the bull thistle", a plant which has become the county symbol. The Chenango River by sects the county and the Unadilla River, on the far Eastern border, flows into the Susquehanna at the county's Southeast corner.
In 1852, he purchased one and a half acres on both sides of the Plank Road from Hascull Ransford. The land was part of a parcel of land once owned by Ichabod Brown and was located near Columbus Village in Chenango County. The old Plank Road is now known as Route 8 and was built around 1851. It ran from Leonardsville to New Berlin and was made of Hemlock plank, eight feet long and three inches thick. No record of Horace selling this land has been found to date. He lived there about two years and in 1855 he took his wife and seven children to Iowa. He was forty-one years old and the ages of his children ranged from twenty to two years old. The children grew up in and around the village of Prairieburg where most of them met and married their spouses.
In Iowa by 1855, Horace mortgaged a small piece of land in Section 17 which he later purchased. He appeared on the 1856 Iowa State Census in Buffalo Township. There were a total of 529 people on the Buffalo Township Census. Horace and his wife Esther also owned a farm in Section 23 in Boulder Township which they sold to James Crusenberry in 1872. Then, in 1857, Horace obtained a United States Land Grant (Certificate # 24724) which contained three hundred and twenty acres in Section 22. Horace remained on this land until he sold his farm and opened a general store called, H.B. Brown & Son, located on Section 29, near Hills Mills which he operated with his son, Perry. They had a thriving business selling a full line of goods associated with a country store. Horace and his wife Esther also owned a farm in Section 23 in Boulder Township which they sold to James Crusenberry in 1872. (See notes for Horace's son, Alvin, for detail regarding grasshoppers in Iowa and farm life.)
In the 1880 Iowa census he was living with his son Perry and his family.
Research Notes: BOULDER TOWNSHIP, LINN COUNTY, IOWA.......as described in the Portrait and Biographical Album of Linn County Iowa, published by the Chapman Brothers in 1887.
"In the extreme northeastern part of Linn County is the township of Boulder. It is an excellent agricultrual district. The surface of the township is generally rolling and beautifully timbered. From the eminence of some knolls a grand and magnificent view meets the eye from every quarter. For miles either way during the growing season, the eye beholds verdant fields, dotted over with fine farm residences, schoolhouses, etc. Before the hand of man had subdued these lands; and when the prairies and woodlands were in their virgin state, the scenery from these eminences must have been extrenekt charming. With its green flowery carpet, its undulating surface, skirted by beautiful and rereshing groves that more definitely mark the boundries, it must have presented to the eye of the lone traveler or new settler a scene most beautiful and sublimely grand.
Through the southwestern portion flows Buffalo Creek by which, and some little tributaries, the township is watered and drained; along the water courses there is considerable timber. In 1851 Wiliam Wagner came in and made a settlement. He was soon followed by Silas Edginton and William McQueen. Later on came William Ward, B. Harrison, H. B. Brown, Frank Cooley, J. Q. Wilds, J. Barnhardt and John Wagner. Soon after the settlement was formed a school was opened. It was located about one mile northeast of the present site of Prairieburg. The township has become pretty well cultivated and contains some excellent farms and dwellings. Its postoffice is at Prairieburg, where the people do their trading. The population on the town list is about 1,000 - three-fourths of which are Americans.
PRAIRIEBURG.........There is in Boulder Township a very pretty and well-located village, though not very large, it is American. One of the principal objects in establishing the town at Prairieburg was to have a market place on the north side of the creek.......In 1867 the town was platted, and took in part of sections 21, 27 and 28".
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth: 30 Jun 1813, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. 34
Horace married Mary A Gorton , daughter of Wanton Gorton and Mary Pentz , about 1834 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Mary was born on 12 Oct 1816 in Baltimore, Maryland 1,35 and died in 1846 in New York, at age 30.
Marriage Notes: The marriage record of Horace Brown and Mary Gorton has not been located as records for the First Baptist Church are not available. Their first child was born in 1835.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 132 M i. Henry Horace Brown 36,37,38 was born on 18 Dec 1835 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, died on 21 Jan 1909 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, at age 73,39 and was buried in Taylor Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
+ 133 M ii. Alvin H Brown 1,38,40,41,42 was born on 22 Aug 1837 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, died on 8 Jun 1910 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington, at age 72, and was buried in Newaunkum Hill, Lewis County, Washington.
+ 134 F iii. Loise M Brown 1,38,43 was born on 12 May 1839 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 21 Nov 1912 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 73.
135 M iv. Jared Fitch Brown was born in 1841 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died in 1842 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 1.
+ 136 F v. Catherine Rhoda Brown 1,44,45 was born on 8 Mar 1843 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, died on 28 Oct 1918 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, at age 75,46 and was buried in Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.3
137 F vi. Sarah U Brown was born in 1844 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died in 1845 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 1.
Horace next married Esther Crandall , daughter of Freeman Crandall and Rhoda Reed , on 14 Aug 1848 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York 1.,32 Esther was born on 14 Aug 1808 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York 1, died on 10 Jun 1878 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 69 31,47,48, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
Marriage Notes: The abstracted records of Chenango County show Horace and Esther were married by the Rev. Samuel Crandall of Brookfield, New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: 17 Aug 1807, Chenango County, New York. 34
Children from this marriage were:
+ 138 M i. Perry Oliver Brown 1,26,27,49,50,51,52 was born on 14 Feb 1849 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York,48,53 died on 17 Jun 1928 in Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon, at age 79, and was buried in Masonic Cemetery, Forest Grove, Oregon.
+ 139 M ii. Freeman Elliott Brown 1,27,48 was born on 30 Oct 1851 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York,1,54 died in 1938 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa, at age 87,54 and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
+ 140 M iii. Lewis Crandall Brown 43,55,56,57,58,59,60,61 was born on 22 Feb 1853 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York,1,48 died on 13 Nov 1945 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 92,62,63 and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
100. Alonzo H Brown was born on 4 Apr 1817 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 18 Jan 1894 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 76.
General Notes: Brown, Alonzo H., (South Brookfield, Madison Co.,) (with Zebulon L.,) lot 39, E.T., farmer 72½.1869 - 70 Columbus Business Directory.
Alonzo married Emeline Mason on 13 Jul 1843 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Emeline was born on 10 Aug 1824 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died after 1905, after age 81.
Children from this marriage were:
141 F i. Flora L Brown was born on 23 Apr 1844 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 20 Jul 1884 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 40.
+ 142 F ii. Viola Mary Brown was born on 26 Jan 1847 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
+ 143 M iii. Zebulon (Lamont) Lewis Brown 64 was born on 12 Feb 1849 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 12 Dec 1898 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 49.
101. Sabrina Brown was born on 10 Feb 1819 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 2 Dec 1901 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 82.
General Notes: Sabrina and Elliott Fitch lived in Brookfield where he may have been a Justice of the Peace and President of the Board of Education of North Brookfield Union School. They were members of the Baptist Church in Brookfield.
Sabrina married Elliott G Fitch , son of Patten Fitch and Lois Babcock , on 13 Oct 1839 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Elliott was born on 4 May 1817 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 22 Jan 1901 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 83.
Children from this marriage were:
144 M i. Sorannus A Fitch was born on 22 Apr 1844 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Sorannus married Sarah M Vanwagenen , daughter of William Vanwagenen and Margaret Deyon , on 19 Dec 1866 in New York, New York. Sarah was born on 17 Apr 1846 in Kingston, New York.
+ 145 M ii. L Sherwood Fitch 65 was born on 26 Mar 1846 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
+ 146 F iii. Sarah L Fitch was born on 10 Aug 1849 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
+ 147 F iv. Luella Fitch was born on 7 Sep 1863 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
102. Mary Louisa Brown was born on 24 Feb 1823 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 2 Mar 1910 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 87.
Mary married Lelan Collins York , son of Yoemans York and Catherine Collins , on 13 Feb 1842 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York.33 Lelan was born on 31 Jan 1815 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died in Sep 1897 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 82.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 148 M i. Lelen Alonzo York was born on 13 Feb 1846 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
+ 149 F ii. Mary Sabrina York was born on 15 Dec 1847 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
150 F iii. Florinda E York was born on 22 Mar 1852 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Florinda married Warren Belden on 13 Nov 1872.
151 M iv. Mahlon York was born on 27 Jan 1858 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Mahlon married Ruth Deforest , daughter of John N. Deforest and Charlotte A. , on 10 Apr 1891 in West Laurens, New York.65 Ruth was born on 18 Oct 1861 in Unadilla, Otsego, New York.
+ 152 M v. Jared Fitch York was born on 13 Feb 1860 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
+ 153 F vi. Eveline Francena York was born on 23 Jan 1864 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
104. John F Brown was born on 9 Aug 1829 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died in May 1905 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 75.
John married Sophia Dresser , daughter of Samuel Dresser and Betsy Burdock , on 9 May 1851. Sophia was born on 29 Aug 1829 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 27 Jun 1893 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 63.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 154 F i. De Ette Brown was born on 19 Nov 1854 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 5 Aug 1899 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 44.
155 M ii. A. Duane Brown was born on 8 Sep 1860 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
A. married Nettie Page on 3 Oct 1887. Nettie was born on 4 Jan 1863.
+ 156 M iii. William H Brown was born on 8 May 1866 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
+ 157 F iv. Mary J Brown was born on 11 Aug 1868 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
+ 158 F v. Iva J Brown was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
105. Eunice A Brown 1 was born on 24 Sep 1834 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died after 1907, after age 73.
General Notes: Eunice and her husband Jacob A. Dresser were members of the Society of Friends in Poolville, New York where Jacob was a farmer. They were both educated at the Brookfield Academy and taught school prior to their marriage. All of their children were teachers. Jacob was probably the brother of Sophia Dresser who married Eunice's brother John.
Eunice married Jacob A Dresser , son of Samuel Dresser and Betsy Burdock , on 10 Oct 1858 in Unadilla Forks, New York. Jacob was born on 12 May 1832 in Edmeston, New York and died after 1907, after age 75.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 159 M i. Hazer S Dresser was born on 9 Apr 1860 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
+ 160 F ii. Cora M Dresser was born on 25 Apr 1862 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
+ 161 M iii. Almer H Dresser was born on 3 Jul 1867 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
+ 162 F iv. Daisy Dresser was born on 19 Sep 1871 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
163 F v. Angie Dresser was born on 12 Jul 1874 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
Angie married Arthur Brand , son of Nathan Brand and Edah Talbot , on 28 Jun 1905 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Arthur was born on 20 Oct 1882 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
106. Avery Main was born on 29 Aug 1806 in Volunteertown, Connecticut and died in W. Walworth, Wayne, New York.
Avery married Laura Ann Baldwin . Laura was born on 12 Nov 1816 and died on 24 May 1894, at age 77.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 164 M i. Lewis Avery Main was born on 10 Dec 1832 in Lenox, New York.
114. John Schnierly Brown was born on 7 Sep 1842 and died on 15 Aug 1928, at age 85.
John married Harriet Ann Brown on 11 Jun 1868. Harriet was born on 6 Sep 1843 and died on 21 Jul 1930, at age 86.
Children from this marriage were:
Seventh Generation
118. Ella Randall Nichols was born on 29 Jan 1824 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 28 Jun 1902 in Rawson, New York, at age 78.
Ella married Mary Jacobs on 20 Feb 1853 in Genesee, New York. Mary was born about 1829 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
166 F i. Louise Josephine Nichols was born on 17 Dec 1853 and died on 3 Mar 1857 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, at age 3.
167 M ii. Robert Arthur Nichols was born in 1868 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York.
Noted events in his life were:
119. Abigail Nichols was born on 29 Jan 1824 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 1 Apr 1902 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York, at age 78.
Abigail married John Francis Adams on 3 Sep 1849 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York. John was born in Allen, New York and died in 1862 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth: Allen, New York.
• Alt. Death: 1862, Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 168 M i. Charles Frederick Adams was born on 19 Aug 1851 in Allen, New York.
+ 169 M ii. John Quincy Adams was born on 5 Dec 1859 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
120. Henry Webb Nichols was born on 30 Jan 1828 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 24 Feb 1904 in St. Paul, Howard, Nebraska, at age 76.
General Notes: Henry Nichols served in the Civil War for the State of New York in Co. K. of the 136th New York Volunteers. He served three years and was discharged June 22, 1865.
Henry married Lucinda M. Ellwood on 16 Sep 1852 in Hume, New York. Lucinda was born on 14 Nov 1832 in Cortland, New York and died on 22 Feb 1904 in St. Paul, Howard, Nebraska, at age 71.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 170 F i. Letitia Nichols was born on 27 Nov 1853 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
+ 171 M ii. Clark R. Nichols was born on 1 Jul 1856 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
+ 172 M iii. Charles H. Nichols was born on 11 May 1860 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
+ 173 M iv. Alanson Nichols was born on 14 Sep 1869 in Millington, Illinois.
121. William Randall Nichols was born on 26 Feb 1830 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 16 Oct 1887 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 57.
William married Mary J. Labar on 28 Apr 1850 in Wirt, Allegany, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 174 F i. Eunice Nichols was born on 7 Feb 1851 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
175 M ii. William Henry Nichols was born on 22 Aug 1855 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York and died on 26 Nov 1863 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 8.
Noted events in his life were:
122. Maria Elvira Nichols was born on 30 Jan 1832 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died after 1907 in Olean, New York, after age 75.
General Notes: In 1877 she completed the Normal Course at Chautauqua. In 1882 she completed the four year course in reading and then she served as Superintendent of the Primary Dept at Olean. In 1907 she was residing at Olean, New York.
Maria married Lavoisier D. Norton , son of Henry Norton and Mary , on 25 Sep 1856 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York. Lavoisier was born on 4 Sep 1831 in Cortland, New York and died on 27 Mar 1895 in Olean, New York, at age 63.
Children from this marriage were:
176 M i. Boy Norton was born on 28 Jun 1858 in New York and died on 3 Jul 1858 in New York.
177 M ii. Infant Son Norton was born on 28 Jun 1857.
178 F iii. Lillia S. Norton was born on 22 Feb 1859 in New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: 22 Feb 1859.
179 M iv. Herman H. Norton was born on 22 Feb 1859 in New York and died on 14 Feb 1869 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 9.
Noted events in his life were:
123. Robert C. Nichols was born on 10 Jul 1834 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York and died in Sep 1904 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, at age 70.
Robert married Elizabeth Helmer on 11 Jul 1858 in Cuba, New York. Elizabeth was born in Cuba, New York and died in Marion, Linn County, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
180 M i. Frederick Nichols was born on 10 Jan 1865 in Nettle Creek, Illinois.
181 M ii. Frankie D Nichols was born on 22 Jan 1859 in Indiana.
182 F iii. Minnie E. Nichols Nichols was born on 17 Mar 1861 in Indiana.
183 M iv. Sprague L. Nichols was born on 17 Feb 1871 in Nettle Creek, Illinois.
184 M v. William M. Nichols was born on 25 Oct 1874 in Goodland, Norton County, Indiana.
124. Louise A. Nichols was born on 4 Nov 1837 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
General Notes: Louise and her sister, Maria, married brothers.
Louise married Henry J. Norton , son of Henry Norton and Mary , on 7 Sep 1861 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York. Henry was born on 28 Oct 1832 in Cortland, New York and died on 13 Aug 1896 in Olean, New York, at age 63.
Children from this marriage were:
185 F i. Mattie A. (Champlin) Norton was born on 28 Oct 1861 in New York.
Mattie married Clarence Burdette Starkey on 12 Jan 1878 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
186 F ii. Hattie Eliza Norton was born on 20 Jun 1862 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York and died on 13 Mar 1863 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
187 F iii. Rubie Estelle Norton was born on 7 Jun 1872 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York and died on 3 Apr 1875 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York, at age 2.
188 F iv. Ruth Emma Norton was born on 8 Jul 1878 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Lived: Olean, New York.
Ruth married George D Moore on 29 Oct 1902 in Olean, New York. George was born about 1880 in Olean, New York.
126. James Albert Nichols was born on 15 Jul 1842 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
James married Charlotte Peckham on 22 Dec 1867 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York. Charlotte was born on 11 Jul 1847 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: 11 Jul 1847, W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
189 M i. Robert Herman Nichols was born on 9 Oct 1868 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth: 9 Oct 1868.
Robert married Margaret Ewart on 22 Sep 1892 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York. Margaret was born in Olean, New York.
190 F ii. Hattie Leon Nichols was born on 11 Apr 1871 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York and died on 27 Nov 1874 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York, at age 3.
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: 11 Apr 1871.
191 F iii. Mary Deette Nichols was born on 12 Sep 1873 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Lived: Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Mary married Frank Healy on 1 Jan 1891 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
192 M iv. Roy Nichols was born on 25 Jul 1878 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Roy married Florence Cochrane on 7 Feb 1903 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
128. John Hiram Chesebro was born on 3 Apr 1833 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
John married Harriet Williams on 20 Dec 1853. Harriet was born on 19 Dec 1835.
Children from this marriage were:
193 M i. Alvin D Chesebro was born on 3 Mar 1855 in New York.
Alvin married Hattie A Hinkley on 1 Jan 1874. Hattie was born in 1858 in New York.
+ 194 F ii. Orra Chesebro was born on 27 Apr 1862.
195 F iii. Ida L Chesebro was born on 1 Oct 1866.
Ida married Fred H White on 3 Jan 1895. Fred was born on 22 Jul 1871.
132. Henry Horace Brown 36,37,38 was born on 18 Dec 1835 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, died on 21 Jan 1909 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, at age 73,39 and was buried in Taylor Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Death Notes: He died at his home in Cottage Grove.
General Notes: It is not known when Horace and his family went to Oregon, but it was at least by 1889. He gave up his Iowa farm when the grasshoppers attacked his crops. He and his family appeared on the 1900 census in Cottage Grove. A deed recorded in the courthouse at Eugene, Oregon identifies his property in Lane County as Lots (1) and (2) of Section (16) in Township (21) South of Range (3) containing about sixteen acres. The land was sold on April 9, 1909 for $250. 3
Henry married Mary J Wagner on 26 May 1861 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa. Mary was born on 4 Nov 1843 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 13 May 1905 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, at age 61.
Children from this marriage were:
196 F i. Ada Brown was born on 3 Oct 1862 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 16 Aug 1863 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa.
+ 197 M ii. William J Brown was born on 4 Jan 1866 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa.
+ 198 F iii. Grace A Brown (A Twin) was born on 16 Nov 1868 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa.
+ 199 M iv. Grant C Brown (A Twin) 36 was born on 16 Nov 1868 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died in 1943 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, at age 75, and was buried in Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
+ 200 F v. Alice Brown was born on 9 Sep 1872 in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa.
201 M vi. George Wagner Brown was born on 28 Feb 1875.
George married Nora I Vanfleet on 25 Dec 1904 in Portland, Multanomah, Oregon.
133. Alvin H Brown 1,38,40,41,42 was born on 22 Aug 1837 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, died on 8 Jun 1910 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington, at age 72, and was buried in Newaunkum Hill, Lewis County, Washington.
Burial Notes: Newaukum Hill Cemetery
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General Notes: Alvin went to Oregon on a wagon train from St. Joseph, Missouri in 1854. He told of being at Cripple Creek, Cottage Grove and in California. In 1860, he was shown living with his Uncle Alonzo in Brookfield, New York, however, he went to Iowa soon after. He served in Co. C of the 44th Iowa Infantry in the Civil War. He was discharged September 15, 1864 at Davenport, Iowa.
Following the War he returned to Columbus, New York where he married and had one child before returning to Iowa. In Iowa, he purchased property in Linn County in 1868 which he sold in 1870. He entered a homestead claim near Ashton, Iowa about 1871. (Ashton was then called St. Gilmore). He moved to Cottage Grove, Oregon in 1877 and to Newankum, Washington Territory in 1878 prior to Washington Statehood.
In Newaukum he raised his family and encountered many hardships farming. He probably was the first of the Brown family to relocate to the Northwest and appears on the First Census of the State of Washington in 1889.
Newaukum (Section 8, Twp. 13N, Range 2 West) is a community three miles south of Chehalis in west central Lewis County. The Puget's Sound Agricultural Company, a Hudson's Bay Company subsidiary, maintained a farm there in pioneer days. It was named by Northern Pacific Railway Company officials for Newaukum River. Newaukum Places in King and Lewis County hear the name Newaukum. The word is Indian in origin and means "gently flowing water."
Newaukum (Section 36, Twp. 21N, Range 5 East) is also a small community on Muckleshoot Prairie in King County.
Research Notes: (The following is transcribed from a letter written by Alvin Brown to his cousin, name not known, who lived in Brookfield, NY in 1890. Notes in italics are by his granddaughter Margaret Linch Morris.)
March 4th, 1890 Newaukum, Wash.
Dear Cousin:
I received your letter about two weeks ago. We had sickness in the family at the time - had just buried our baby - aged 3 years and 4 months, who died Feb. 4th with that terrible disease diphtheria after being sick about ten days. The two other children, Clarence aged 8 and Eunice 6, were sick both with a milder form of the disease and are now out of danger and about well. The membrane grew down into the baby’s windpipe and caused death by suffocation. As a last resort we had the operation of tracheotomy performed on her, but it was of no avail. She lived a little over two days after the operation was performed when her brief existence in this world was closed forever. I trust that our loss is her infinite gain and am glad that her heart will never ache as our hearts have ached and that never more on her will sorrow fall or pain. And I humbly hope that sometime in the great hereafter in the language of the past, where free from all sorrow and pain, in the songs of lips and harps in our hands we shall meet one another again.
There are only our two younger children at home with us now. Sarah is at work in a hotel here at Newaukum and Blanche is at work in a hotel at Castle Rock, about thirty miles South of here on the railroad. She has been at home only once in over a year. She wrote she was coming home shortly to make us a visit. My sisters, Lois and Kate, were here on a visit a year ago last summer and wanted two of the girls to go home with them and go to school and Clara, our oldest, and Cora, the next to the youngest girl, went with them. Clara had about enough money to pay her fare of $40 and Kate paid Cora’s. They have been there with them ever since. Clara went to school during the winter and taught school last summer and is going to school again this winter and expects to teach again the coming summer. Cora has been attending school right along but thinks of teaching the coming summer. She will be 17 years of age next July. (Note: Cora stayed with Aunt Lois Brown McQueen Argubright and Uncle John Argubright, at Hull, Iowa. Kate and Lois moved to Oregon and Washington in the early 1900s)
We have just passed through one of the severest winters ever experienced on this coast. There is probably plenty of feed for stock on this side of the mountain, but the report is that in eastern Washington and also Oregon the stock are perishing by thousands. The weather is warmer and I think the winter is over. Hay is worth $15 to $20 per ton. Potatoes $1.20 to $1.50 per bushel. Wheat $ .75 per bushel, Oats $ .40. Flour $4.00 to $4.40 per bushel. Butter $ .25 to $ .35. Eggs $ .20 to $ .25 per dozen. Beef $ .04 on the hoof and $ .08 dressed by the carcass.
I am still living where I have been ever since we came here. I bought 40 acres of railroad land at $4.00 per acre on time. When I first came here my health was poor and my family, though not large, was not able to do much toward their own support and for several years and it was a constant struggle for a bare existence. I had everything to buy - my land not being cleared up and being compelled to work out all the time I was able - to get something to eat and wear. My wife, in the meantime, took in washing to help make out a miserable existence. There were indeed dark days for us and you can well believe I had not much heart to write anyone. I had borrowed that money of Uncle Zebulon so long ago when I was young and full of hope for the future and could not see nor even realize the dark and the almost hopeless days that were in store for us. If I had been able to work, we could have got along nicely as there was plenty of work at good wages. As the girls grew up they went to work and so supported themselves and contributed something to the support of the family and so we managed to get along.
My land here is worth now $30 to $35 per acre. Land has gone up very rapidly in the past two years. A year ago last spring I could have bought land joining ours on the North, 80 acres for $7.00 per acres that is now worth $25 per acre. About a year ago I bought 40 acres of railroad land about 1 ½ miles South of here for $240 or $6 per acre on ten years time with interest at 7%. one tenth of the purchase money was the first payment. I think as land is selling it is worth $1200 now, as there is $4.00 or $5.00 worth of timber on it and the land is worth $20 to $25 per acre after the timber is removed and there are two saw mills only a little over a mile from the land and both want the timber.
About ten years ago being in such poor health, much of which was caused by sickness and exposure while in the army, I made application for a pension. My case was pending along until last Nov. when I got the good news that my pension was allowed and it went back to my discharge in September 1864. I got $4.00 per month until Oct 12, 1881 and $8.00 per month until Nov. 10, 1886 and $12.00 per month from that time. October 12th, 1881 was the date of my first examination by U.S. surgeons and Nov. 10, 1886 that of the last examination which you see is over three years ago and I am now entitled to a higher pension. I received as pension money in all $1,723. I paid $25 to my attorney and he never was one cent benefit to me in getting my claim allowed.
There was a special examiner here, who is a grandson of old great uncle Ichabod York. His name is Gilbert D. Mills. He said he was born in Brookfield, New York, but his folks moved, I think, to Allegany County when he was quite young. I claimed relationship with him, but I don’t know whether that branch of the York family is any kin to us or not, probably your father or Uncle Zebulon would know. Anyway, we had quite a visit about the people back in old Brookfield. His Aunt Catherine, who married Ben Gorton, was the first school teacher I ever went to school to, I think. And father took an Uncle of his out of the Anthony mill pond in which he was drowned sometime in August 1848. (Note: The uncle was Henry L. York born June 29, 1833 and drowned in Aug. 1842 while bathing in a branch of St. Anthony’s Pond per Brown Genealogy p. 178).
Your other letter you say you wrote one I never received. The first I knew of your trouble with cancer was in your last letter. I did receive a note from you last October requesting me to write a letter to be read at the Brown reunion, but I was away at the time and did not get the notice in time for a letter to reach you before the reunion would be over, so I did not write and kept putting it off until now. I will send you a record of the births and deaths in our family. (Note: Family genealogy is inserted here and quoted elsewhere.)
Baby Brown was born October 5, 1886 and died Feb. 4, 1890, aged 3 years and 4 months. The baby had never been named. We have always called her baby and it don’t seem right to call her anything else. (Note: My mother, Cora, told me that one day the baby said “My name going to be Edna. I imagine she was past two years old then. Edna is on her marker at Newankum Hill Cemetery.)
Additional Notes: Some letters were written by Alvin Brown to his sisters Catherine and Lois before he was married. Some are written back to Brookfield, before 1845. One is written when his father Horace and stepmother (living in Praireburg, Iowa in 1856) were visiting back in Brookfield and their three little boys were along. Some are written when Alvin went West from St. Joseph, Missouri on a wagon train to Cottage Grove, Oregon in 1854 and how dusty it was. Alvin was bothered by asthma. He told of being at Cripple Creek in California and how he was in Cottage Grove when the Civil War broke out.
Alvin moved to Oregon and Washington in 1877 and left Ashton, Iowa. His brother Henry did too because of the grasshoppers taking the crops three or four years straight. Henry was near Rock Rapids, Iowa. The grasshoppers left when they did! Too bad they left. Alvin had homesteaded (160 acres) in 1871 near Ashton, Iowa and left in 1877 for Cottage Grove, Oregon. with his wife and four girls. His brother, Henry and family also went. Alvin stayed a year in Cottage Grove and went to Newankum, Washington. It was Washington Territory then and he homesteaded.
Newankum is no more. The cemetery is there and there are homes all around it. In 1941 it was still in an out of the way place and in 1975 all those homes close to it. Hard to believe. Alvin’s wife, Mary Sisson is buried there and baby Edna, Sarah and husband Charles Knapp and Blanche Brown Romerman.
In April or May of 1871, Alvin came on the train to LeMars or Sioux City, Iowa and walked to Ashton (then called St. Gilman) and got lumber to build a small house. He may have gotten the lumber in LeMars. He left the lumber on his claim and walked to Doon, Iowa to visit his sister Kate McQueen and Kate’s husband, George McQueen who homesteaded in Lynn County in 1869 and were one of those who started Doon. They boarded the first teacher. They lived not too far from Doon at first and later in Doon and George Mcqueen went into real estate and bought a great deal of land in Lynn County. They sold it all for $5.00 an acre or so and went to Washington in early 1890s. Alvin Brown and Henry sold theirs for $5.00 an acre and then the grasshoppers left too. Too bad they did not stay one more year.
When Alvin came back to his homestead (from his walk to Doon), someone had stolen his lumber and he did not have money for any more lumber and built a sod house on his place. The oldest three girls were born in Praireburg. Clara, Blanche and Sarah. My mother, Cora, was born in the sod house on July 12, 1873. They lived in it a couple of years in summer but could not in winter and went to Alvin’s brothers, Henry Brown, north of Rock Rapids and stayed in his. He built a house by then and the first winter they were there had to move in with Henry before the winter was over. He had a good wheat crop the second year and in about 184 or 1875 was able to build a small house. But, the grasshoppers kept coming and he got discouraged and went West.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military: Discharged 1864, Co. C. 44Th Iowa Infantry.
Alvin married Mary Angeline Sisson , daughter of George Sisson and Clara Church , on 10 Feb 1867 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York. Mary was born on 24 Nov 1842 in Sherburn, New York, died on 6 Sep 1893 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington, at age 50, and was buried in Newaunkum Hill, Lewis County, Washington.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 202 F i. Clara B Brown 1,38 was born on 7 Nov 1867 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died in Jul 1968, at age 100, and was buried in Patouse, Washington.
203 F ii. Blanche Maud Brown 1,38 was born on 12 Jul 1869 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died in Feb 1967 in Washington, at age 97, and was buried in Newaunkum Hill, Lewis County, Washington.
Blanche married Henry A Romerman on 21 Aug 1898 in Chehalis, Washington. Henry was born on 7 Apr 1873 in Nasel, Washington and was buried in Centralia, Washington.
+ 204 F iii. Sarah Levantia Brown 38 was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 21 Apr 1950 in Washington, at age 79, and was buried in Newaunkum Hill, Lewis County, Washington.
+ 205 F iv. Cora Esther Brown 1,38 was born on 12 Jul 1873 in Ashton, Osceola County, Iowa, died on 16 Oct 1964 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa, at age 91, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
206 M v. Clarence Alvin Brown 38 was born on 8 May 1881 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington, died on 11 May 1945 in Springfield, Oregon, at age 64, and was buried in Marcola, Oregon.
+ 207 F vi. Mary Eunice Brown 38 was born on 18 Jan 1884 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington and died on 15 Jun 1943 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, at age 59.
208 F vii. Edna Brown 38 was born on 5 Oct 1886 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington, died on 4 Feb 1890 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington, at age 3, and was buried in Newaunkum Hill, Lewis County, Washington.
134. Loise M Brown 1,38,43 was born on 12 May 1839 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 21 Nov 1912 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 73.
Death Notes: When Loise died she was living with her daughter at 2138 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, BC.
Loise married Allen F McQueen , son of William McQueen and Mary , on 18 Aug 1860 in Linn County, Iowa. Allen was born in 1836 in Clark County, Ohio and died on 23 Feb 1863 in Helena, Phillipas County, Arkansas, at age 27.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military: 1862-1863, Co. G. 24Th Iowa Infantry.
Children from this marriage were:
209 M i. Alvin H McQueen was born on 17 Jan 1861 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 24 Jun 1863 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 2, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
210 F ii. Cora A McQueen was born on 24 Feb 1862 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 25 Jun 1863 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 1, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
Loise next married John T Argubright on 20 Nov 1867 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa. John was born on 3 Jul 1838 in Lasalle County, Illinois, died on 4 Jul 1911 in Everett, Lewis County, Washington, at age 73, and was buried in Gar Cemetery, Snohomish County, Washington.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military: Discharged 1865, Co. F, 33Rd Illinois Infantry.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 211 F i. Bertha M Argubright was born on 5 Sep 1868 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
212 M ii. Charles J Argubright was born on 2 Nov 1871 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 2 Dec 1929 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 58.
Charles married Mary T Dailey on 22 Dec 1896 in Port Byron, Illinois. Mary was born on 12 Jul 1875 in Port Byron, Illinois.
213 F iii. Lulu Argubright was born on 23 Jul 1873 in Doon, Lyon County, Iowa.
214 F iv. Edith Argubright was born on 7 May 1879 in Doon, Lyon County, Iowa, died on 19 Sep 1962 in Washington, at age 83, and was buried in Gar Cemetery, Snohomish County, Washington.
Edith married Robert Hoffman on 6 Jul 1904 in Everett, Lewis County, Washington. Robert was born on 16 Dec 1876 in Spring Valley, Illinois.
136. Catherine Rhoda Brown 1,44,45 was born on 8 Mar 1843 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, died on 28 Oct 1918 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, at age 75,46 and was buried in Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.3
General Notes: Catherine's husband, George W. McQueen was a brother of Allen F. McQueen who married Catherine's sister Lois. George had served in the 8th Infantry for the State of Iowa in the Civil War. He enlisted August 14, 1861 and was a prisoner at Shiloh on April 6, 1862. He was promoted to Corporal before his discharge on April 27, 1863 at Duckport, Alabama for a disability.
The family moved to Cottage Grove, Oregon in 1891 and to a farm near Lorane in 1894. Following the death of George, Catherine may have lived in Montana with her daughter, Ziada.
In 1945 a George W. McQueen owned and operated the Eagle Cigar Store in Cottage Grove. His connection to his family is not yet known.
Catherine married George W McQueen , son of William McQueen and Mary , on 28 Jan 1864 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa. George was born in 1837 in Ohio and died on 27 Dec 1898 in Lorane, Lane County, Oregon, at age 61.
Children from this marriage were:
215 F i. Dora McQueen 31 was born on 20 Jan 1865 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 28 Sep 1865 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
216 M ii. Ivan G. McQueen 38,66 was born on 20 Jan 1866 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died in Nov 1944 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, at age 78, and was buried in Marcola Cemetery, Marcola, Oregon.
217 F iii. Mary L McQueen 38 was born on 27 Apr 1868 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died in 1949 in possibly Oregon, at age 81, and was buried in Marcola, Oregon.
Mary married Solomon Davidson in 1901 in Cottage Grove, Iowa. Solomon was born in 1868, died in 1950 in possibly Oregon, at age 82, and was buried in Marcola, Oregon.
218 M iv. William McQueen 38 was born on 11 Apr 1870 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 11 Mar 1956 in Portland, Multanomah, Oregon, at age 85,67 and was buried in Marcola Cemetery, Marcola, Oregon.
+ 219 M v. George W McQueen was born on 26 Mar 1874 in Doon, Lyon County, Iowa, died on 29 Oct 1954 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 80, and was buried in Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.3
+ 220 F vi. Zaida L McQueen 38 was born on 29 Jan 1885 in Doon, Lyon County, Iowa and was buried in Marcola, Oregon.
138. Perry Oliver Brown 1,26,27,49,50,51,52 was born on 14 Feb 1849 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York,48,53 died on 17 Jun 1928 in Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon, at age 79, and was buried in Masonic Cemetery, Forest Grove, Oregon.
Birth Notes: Conflicting evidence exists regarding Perry's birth year. The Brown Genealogy states he was born in 1848. The probate records of Esther Brown state Perry is thirty four years old on July 13, 1883 and census records vary regarding age. He was probably born on 1849.
General Notes: In 1880 Perry was living in Linn County, Iowa. His family appeared on the census and included his wife Irene, three children, and his father Horace B. He may have also lived in Winnebago County.
About 1897, he moved his family to Oregon. They lived for a time in Wyoming. He and his family lived in Hillsboro where he was a merchant, a Republican and a Methodist. In 1920 he lived at 1331 Second St. 27
Perry married Emma A Belknap on 25 Dec 1873 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa. Emma was born in 1856 in Linn County, Iowa, died on 29 Nov 1874 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 18, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
221 M i. Guy (Erol) Brown was born on 29 Nov 1874 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 23 Dec 1960 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, at age 86.38
Guy married Mary Eunice Brown , daughter of Alvin H Brown and Mary Angeline Sisson , about 1910. Mary was born on 18 Jan 1884 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington and died on 15 Jun 1943 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, at age 59.
Marriage Notes: Guy changed his name to Erol and married his first cousin, probably in Washington or Oregon.
Perry next married Irene Electa Abbott , daughter of Edwin Craig Abbott and Mary Ann Wright , on 25 Jun 1878 in Hopkintown, Linn County, Iowa. Irene was born on 30 Mar 1857 in Hopkintown, Linn County, Iowa 52 and died on 19 Jun 1939 in Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon, at age 82.
Children from this marriage were:
222 M i. Horace Edwin Brown 31 was born on 2 May 1879 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa,34 died on 3 Feb 1883 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 3, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
+ 223 F ii. Esther Mary Brown was born on 10 Apr 1880 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 19 Apr 1981, at age 101.
+ 224 M iii. Linus Perry Brown 68 was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died in 1958, at age 74.
+ 225 M iv. Lemuel Leroy Brown 68 was born on 8 Jul 1886 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 26 May 1927 in Mt. Vernon, Washington, at age 40.
139. Freeman Elliott Brown 1,27,48 was born on 30 Oct 1851 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York,1,54 died in 1938 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa, at age 87,54 and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
Birth Notes: Freeman was listed as thirty-three years old in his mother's probate record.
General Notes: On the 1880 and 1885 Census for Iowa, Freeman, his wife and daugher Alverda were listed in Boulder Township, Linn County. By 1895, the Iowa State Census lists four additional children. Freeman, Nettie and three of their children are buried in the Prairieburg Cemetery. One child is listed in the abstract as Bertie, a son, who died June 27, 1891 and was 1 year and 5 months old. This child has not been identified through census records. Only daughter Mary was found in the index of death records in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1900, four children were still living at home.
Freeman was probably a laborer. He may have been a mason by occupation and he was a Republican. In 1914 he lived in Central City and appeared on the list of Rural Tax Payers of Boulder Twp. He may have belonged to the American Legion.
When his mother wrote her will in 1877 she placed Freeman's share in the hands of her administrator, son Perry. However, when she died in 1882, Perry settled the account in full by providing an appropriate share to Freeman.
Freeman married Nettie Ann Fleming , daughter of Louis Fleming and Mary , on 22 May 1878 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa. Nettie was born on 10 Sep 1860 in Troy Mills, Iowa, died in 1930 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 70, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 226 F i. Mamie Alverda Brown was born on 28 Feb 1880 in Lyons, Iowa, died on 17 Jan 1928 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa, at age 47, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
227 F ii. Mary Esther Brown was born on 2 Jul 1881 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 2 Jan 1884 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 2, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
+ 228 M iii. Louis E Brown 69 was born on 9 Jun 1885 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 15 Oct 1964 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa, at age 79, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
+ 229 M iv. Albert Brown was born on 5 Apr 1887 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 1 Nov 1966 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at age 79.
+ 230 F v. Bertha Mae Brown 70 was born on 30 Jan 1890 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 29 Oct 1963 in Chula Vista, California, at age 73.
231 M vi. Bertie Brown was born on 17 Jan 1890 in Linn County, Iowa, died on 27 Jun 1891 in Linn County, Iowa, at age 1, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
232 M vii. Alonzo G Brown was born on 14 Mar 1893 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 6 Nov 1918 in France, World War I, at age 25,71 and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
140. Lewis Crandall Brown 43,55,56,57,58,59,60,61 was born on 22 Feb 1853 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York,1,48 died on 13 Nov 1945 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 92,62,63 and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
Death Notes: He was struck by a car when he was walking in the road near the Swedish Cemetery in Forest City. He was 92 years old.
General Notes: Lewis grew up in Linn County, Iowa and attended Lenox College in Hopkintown, Delaware County, Iowa. After he was married, he owned a successful farm near Prairieburg. A relative said he "averaged 100 bushels of corn a day for fifty consecutive days" in 1880. He lived with his family in Boulder Township until 1891 when they moved to Winnebago County where he owned farms in Mount Valley Township before moving to Forest City. In Forest City, he was elected as Superintendent of Schools in 1903. He served in this position for many years and as Winnebago County Court Recorder.
The Biographical Directory of Linn County, Iowa reports the following regarding Lewis:
"farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Prairieburg; owns eighty acres of land worth $2, 000; born in Madison Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1852; came to this county in 1854. Married Emily Ary, Oct 30, 1875; she was born in Bureau Co., Ill., Feb. 6, 1854; they have one child--Aurilla, born April 9, 1877. Is a Republican and Universalist."
Lewis married Martha Emily Ary , daughter of Sinclair Ary and Ruth Ann Ogan , on 30 Oct 1875 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa. Martha was born on 6 Feb 1854 in Malden, Bureau County, Illinois 72, died on 1 Jul 1922 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 68 72, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.73
Children from this marriage were:
+ 233 F i. Aurilla B Brown 43,74 was born on 9 Apr 1877 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 19 Oct 1960 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, at age 83, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
234 F ii. Ethel Brown was born on 3 Apr 1879 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa,34,55 died on 17 Jan 1883 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 3, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
235 M iii. Wesley Brown 1 was born on 29 Jan 1881 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa,34 died on 30 Jan 1883 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, at age 2, and was buried in Prairieburg Cemetery, Prairieburg, Iowa.
+ 236 M iv. Edgar Charles Brown 43,76 was born on 4 Feb 1883 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 2 May 1932 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana, at age 49,77 and was buried in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana.
+ 237 M v. Marion Lewis Brown 43,78 was born on 12 Feb 1885 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 31 Jul 1944 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 59,79 and was buried on 3 Aug 1944 in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
238 M vi. Arthur Dwight Brown 43,81,82 was born on 6 Feb 1887 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 12 Sep 1970 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 83, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
Arthur married Anna M. Chestelson on 15 Aug 1930 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa. Anna was born on 11 Apr 1891 in Grant Twp., Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 3 Dec 1979 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 88, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
Marriage Notes: Dwight and Anna had no children.
+ 239 F vii. Edna Madge Brown 43,76,83,84 was born on 18 Apr 1889 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 17 Nov 1968 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 79,76,83 and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
+ 240 M viii. Clarence Leslie Brown 85,86 was born on 18 Feb 1893 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 13 Mar 1958 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa, at age 65, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa.
+ 241 M ix. Reginald J Brown 87,88 was born on 16 Sep 1895 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 17 Aug 1967 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, at age 71, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Iowa.
+ 242 M x. James Waldo Brown 1,44,89,90 was born on 10 May 1896 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa,91 died on 8 Sep 1974 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 78,92 and was buried in Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Michigan.
142. Viola Mary Brown was born on 26 Jan 1847 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Viola married Alonzo Adams about 1871.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 243 M i. Calvin J Adams was born in 1872 in Michigan.
+ 244 F ii. Ethel R Adams was born in 1881.
143. Zebulon (Lamont) Lewis Brown 64 was born on 12 Feb 1849 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 12 Dec 1898 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 49.
Zebulon married Julia A Cook on 1 Jan 1871. Julia A Cook died on 28 Nov 1872 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York.
Zebulon next married Ida Florence Sarle , daughter of Jordan Henry Sarle and Abigail Perry Babcock , on 20 Mar 1878 in New Berlin, Otsego County, New York. Ida was born on 22 Jun 1845 in New York 64, died on 22 Jun 1929 in Burlington Flats, Otsego County, New York, at age 84, and was buried in Scribner's Cemetery, New Berlin, New York.
Marriage Notes: They were married by J. B. Robinson at the home of the bride.
Children from this marriage were:
245 F i. Adella E. Brown was born on 12 Dec 1878 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York and died on 8 May 1898 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 19.
246 F ii. Emma M Brown was born on 25 Jun 1881 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York and died on 28 Nov 1896 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, at age 15.
+ 247 M iii. Lewis Sarle Brown was born on 3 Jun 1893 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York and died on 24 Jun 1988 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 95.
145. L Sherwood Fitch 65 was born on 26 Mar 1846 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
L married Alice M. Gorton , daughter of Marsena Gorton and Wesley Morgan , on 16 Mar 1866 in North Brookfield, Madison, New York. Alice M. Gorton died on 4 Feb 1886 in North Brookfield, Madison, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
248 M i. Lynn Fitch was born on 16 Oct 1869 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
L next married Melida Vanderpoel , daughter of Albert Dewitt C. Vanderpoel and Eliza Randall , on 27 Jun 1888. Melida was born on 3 May 1836 in Paris, New York.
146. Sarah L Fitch was born on 10 Aug 1849 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
General Notes: Sarah was educated in the schools of Madison County, New York and later attended Whitestown Seminary. She and Brownell lived in Morrisville, New York. They belonged to the Congregational CHurch.
Sarah married Brownell Tompkins , son of Philip Tompkins and Mary Simmons , on 7 Jan 1868 in North Brookfield, Madison, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 249 F i. Sarah Blanche Tompkins was born on 4 Sep 1870 in Morrisville, New York.
250 M ii. B.Fitch Tompkins was born on 20 Jan 1875 in Morrisville, New York.
B.Fitch married Mae Louise Jenner , daughter of John W. Jenner and Harriet Nichols , on 30 Jun 1897 in Syracuse, New York. Mae was born on 6 Mar 1874 in Clyde, New York.
+ 251 F iii. Mary Elizabeth Tompkins was born on 2 Feb 1880.
147. Luella Fitch was born on 7 Sep 1863 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Luella married Lucius P. Burdick on 7 Nov 1882 in North Brookfield, Madison, New York. Lucius was born on 27 Oct 1861 in Edgerton, Wisconsin.
Children from this marriage were:
252 F i. Iva Marina Burdick was born on 31 Mar 1885 in North Brookfield, Madison, New York.
253 F ii. Dora Lucile Burdick was born on 31 Jan 1899.
254 M iii. Raymond Fitch Burdick was born on 19 Jun 1900 in North Brookfield, Madison, New York.
148. Lelen Alonzo York was born on 13 Feb 1846 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
General Notes: Lelen was listed as Alonzo L. York in the Brown Genealogy. He and his family lived in Poolville, New York and belonged to the Society of Friends.
Lelen married Louisa Arzelia Hemingway on 24 Feb 1868 in Smyrna, New York. Louisa was born on 7 Apr 1844 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
255 F i. Harriet Louise York was born on 6 Feb 1869.
256 M ii. Lelen Alexis York was born on 30 May 1870.
257 M iii. Fritz Elera York was born on 12 Jun 1871.
149. Mary Sabrina York was born on 15 Dec 1847 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
General Notes: Mary and James Burke lived in Oxford, New York in 1905. He was a cheese dealer. They had three children.
Mary married James Burke on 15 Dec 1872. James was born on 29 Jan 1851.
Children from this marriage were:
258 M i. Daniel Wyette Burke was born on 5 Dec 1873 in New Berlin, Otsego County, New York.
259 M ii. Alfred Burke Burke was born on 27 Jun 1875 in New Berlin, Otsego County, New York.
260 F iii. Mabel Blanche Burke was born on 12 Apr 1886 in Oxford, Chenango, New York.
152. Jared Fitch York was born on 13 Feb 1860 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
General Notes: Jared and Annie had four children and lived in Poolville, New York. They belonged to the Society of Friends.
Jared married Annie D Smith on 10 Apr 1882 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Annie was born on 27 Oct 1856 in Randallsville, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
261 M i. Frank Day York was born on 21 Jan 1883.
262 F ii. Verne Belle York was born on 20 Oct 1888.
263 F iii. Neta Violet York was born on 14 Nov 1892.
264 F iv. Neva Louisa York was born on 14 Nov 1892.
153. Eveline Francena York was born on 23 Jan 1864 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
General Notes: Eveline and Ernest Hunt lived in Otsego County, New York where he was a cheese maker. They had four children.
Eveline married Ernest Robert Hunt on 21 Feb 1884 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Ernest was born on 24 Jul 1860 in Delhi, Delaware County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
265 M i. Clarence Lee Hunt was born on 18 Nov 1887 in Maple Grove, Otsego County, New York.
266 M ii. Lynn Deforest Hunt was born on 19 Mar 1892 in Morris, Otsego, New York.
267 F iii. Maud Mary Hunt was born on 10 Sep 1895 in Morris, Otsego, New York.
268 M iv. Edwin Dwight Hunt was born on 27 Oct 1896 in Morris, Otsego, New York.
154. De Ette Brown was born on 19 Nov 1854 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York and died on 5 Aug 1899 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, at age 44.
De married Edgar Harris on 18 Feb 1875. Edgar was born about 1850.
Children from this marriage were:
269 M i. Arthur Harris was born on 1 Feb 1876.
270 M ii. John B Harris was born on 13 Apr 1878.
271 M iii. Lewis B. Harris was born on 25 Nov 1884.
Lewis married Angie Mason on 28 Mar 1905.
156. William H Brown was born on 8 May 1866 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
William married Nettie F. Babcock on 20 Sep 1893. Nettie was born on 8 Mar 1876.
Children from this marriage were:
272 M i. Harry L Brown was born on 18 May 1896.
273 F ii. Mary E. Brown was born on 13 Sep 1897.
274 F iii. Sarah Brown was born on 8 Jan 1899.
157. Mary J Brown was born on 11 Aug 1868 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Mary married Jay Samson on 24 Dec 1890. Jay was born on 22 May 1866.
Children from this marriage were:
275 F i. Edith Samson was born on 22 May 1896.
276 M ii. Elbert L. Samson was born on 3 Sep 1902.
158. Iva J Brown was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Iva married Claude Chesebro on 20 Dec 1893. Claude was born in 1874.
Children from this marriage were:
277 M i. C. Rupert Chesebro was born on 12 Dec 1896.
159. Hazer S Dresser was born on 9 Apr 1860 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
Hazer married Rollins? .
Children from this marriage were:
278 M i. Irving Dresser was born on 26 Nov 1885 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
279 F ii. Lynn Dresser was born on 2 Jul 1901 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
160. Cora M Dresser was born on 25 Apr 1862 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
Cora married Adelbert Harris , son of Milton Harris and Louisa , on 20 Feb 1889 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Adelbert was born on 19 Mar 1855 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
280 F i. Lulu Harris was born on 19 Dec 1890.
281 F ii. Mildred Harris was born on 8 May 1895.
282 M iii. Leon M Harris was born on 14 Jun 1899.
161. Almer H Dresser was born on 3 Jul 1867 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
Almer married Blanche E. Mott , daughter of Leroy Mott and Frances , on 25 Jan 1893 in Unadilla, Otsego, New York. Blanche was born on 3 Nov 1869 in Unadilla, Otsego, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
283 M i. M. Floyd Dresser was born on 17 Apr 1898.
284 M ii. A. Lawrence Dresser was born on 23 Mar 1905.
162. Daisy Dresser was born on 19 Sep 1871 in Poolville, Madison, New York.
Daisy married George Kleek , son of Julian Kleek and Dorothy , in 1897.
Children from this marriage were:
285 F i. Eunice Kleek was born on 2 Nov 1899.
164. Lewis Avery Main was born on 10 Dec 1832 in Lenox, New York.
Lewis married Fannie Lucretia Loomis . Fannie was born on 14 Feb 1833 in Cazenovia, Berkshire County, New York and died on 20 Nov 1899 in Independance, Buchanan County, Iowa, at age 66.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 286 M i. Lewis Palmer Main was born on 11 Sep 1862.
Eighth Generation
168. Charles Frederick Adams was born on 19 Aug 1851 in Allen, New York.
Noted events in his life were:
• Lived: Belmont, New York.
Charles married Mary Ann Doty on 14 Dec 1872 in Cuba, New York. Mary was born on 19 Feb 1854 in Belfast, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 287 F i. Jennie Adams was born on 12 Mar 1874 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York and died on 8 Jun 1893 in Belmont, New York, at age 19.
169. John Quincy Adams was born on 5 Dec 1859 in W. Clarksville, Allegany, New York.
Noted events in his life were:
• Lived: Belmont, New York.
John married Mary Ann Harris on 6 Mar 1881 in Nile, New York. Mary was born on 8 Aug 1863 in Pikeville, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
288 M i. Ellie Robert Adams was born on 6 Jan 1883 in Belmont, New York and died on 8 Jul 1883 in Belmont, New York.
289 M ii. George Francis Adams was born on 25 Oct 1885 in Belmont, New York.
170. Letitia Nichols was born on 27 Nov 1853 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Lived: Hastings, Nebraska.
Letitia married William Tompkins in 1877 in Brookfield, Illinois. William was born on 18 Jul 1844 in Green County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 290 F i. Rose L Tompkins was born on 3 Mar 1878 in Brookfield, Illinois.
171. Clark R. Nichols was born on 1 Jul 1856 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
General Notes: Clark and his family lived in Lester, Lyons Co., Iowa in 1907.
Clark married Emma Gage in 1880 in Brookfield, Illinois. Emma was born in 1857 in Brookfield, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
291 M i. Chester Nichols was born in 1895 in Lester, Lyons County, Iowa.
172. Charles H. Nichols was born on 11 May 1860 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
General Notes: Charles and his family lived in Woodbine, Iowa. in 1907.
Charles married Lizzie Gage on 12 Feb 1885 in Brookfield, Illinois. Lizzie was born on 25 Nov 1862 in Brookfield, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
292 F i. Jessie Nichols was born on 1 Apr 1886 in Brookfield, Illinois.
293 M ii. John Nichols was born on 20 Oct 1887 in Brookfield, Illinois.
294 F iii. Florence Nichols was born on 26 Aug 1891 in Brookfield, Illinois.
295 M iv. Raymond Nichols was born on 17 Dec 1893 in Brookfield, Illinois and died on 13 Mar 1898 in Brookfield, Illinois, at age 4.
296 U v. Baby Nichols was born on 18 Dec 1902 in Brookfield, Illinois and died on 28 Dec 1902 in Brookfield, Illinois.
173. Alanson Nichols was born on 14 Sep 1869 in Millington, Illinois.
General Notes: Alanson and his family lived in Plainville, Il in 1907, where he was a photographer.
Alanson married Ruth Kniver on 21 Jun 1901 in Joliet, Illinois. Ruth was born in 1870 in Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
297 F i. Elizabeth Nichols was born on 5 Jan 1902 in Joliet, Illinois.
174. Eunice Nichols was born on 7 Feb 1851 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: 7 Feb 1851.
Eunice married Ithamer Ferrington , son of Jabish Ferrington and Melvina , on 25 Jan 1871 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York. Ithamer was born on 8 Jul 1849 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
298 M i. William H. Ferrington was born on 21 Oct 1872 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
299 M ii. Martin Ferrington was born on 8 May 1873 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
+ 300 M iii. Carl Ferrington was born on 18 Sep 1878 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
301 M iv. Miles Il. Ferrington was born on 10 Sep 1880 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York and died on 29 Aug 1881 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
194. Orra Chesebro was born on 27 Apr 1862.
Orra married Arthur D. Page on 13 Nov 1883. Arthur was born on 11 Sep 1862.
Children from this marriage were:
302 M i. Alvin E. Page was born on 22 Feb 1890.
303 M ii. Floyd W. Page was born on 9 Nov 1894.
197. William J Brown was born on 4 Jan 1866 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa.
General Notes: William Brown lived in Cottage Grove, Oregon. He was a carpenter and a Republican. His wife was a member of the Christian Church.
William married Mary Samanthy (Mattie) Shortridge , daughter of Wallace Shortridge and E. J. Keyes , on 13 Jan 1889 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon. Mary was born on 1 Sep 1866 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
Children from this marriage were:
304 F i. Almee Z Brown was born on 14 Feb 1890 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
305 F ii. Annie L Brown was born on 9 Jan 1897 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon and died on 15 Feb 1897 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
306 F iii. Mary E Brown was born on 16 Apr 1898 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
198. Grace A Brown (A Twin) was born on 16 Nov 1868 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa.
General Notes: Grace and Charles Lewis had a farm in Cottage Grove.
Grace married Charles Lewis , son of Andy O. Lewis and Sarah Tucker , on 1 May 1889 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon. Charles was born in Springfield, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
307 F i. Elsie Lewis was born on 25 May 1891 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
199. Grant C Brown (A Twin) 36 was born on 16 Nov 1868 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died in 1943 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, at age 75, and was buried in Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
General Notes: Grant (Crandall?) Brown was a farmer in Lane County, Oregon. On the 1920 Census he appeared at dwelling 124 on the Coast Fork Road, W. Cottage Grove. He was living with four of his children.
Grant married Calista J Garoutte , daughter of Howard N. Garoutte and Sarah J. Taylor , on 1 May 1889 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon. Calista was born on 28 Jan 1875 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon and died before 1920, before age 45.
Children from this marriage were:
308 M i. Ralph G Brown was born on 7 Aug 1901 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
309 M ii. Pat G Brown 94 was born on 2 Feb 1903 in Springfield, Oregon and died in Oct 1983 in Falls City, Polk County, Oregon, at age 80.
+ 310 M iii. Delbert K. Brown was born on 7 Mar 1909 in Oregon and died on 13 Feb 1988 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, at age 78.94
311 M iv. Howard J. Brown was born in 1912 in Oregon.
200. Alice Brown was born on 9 Sep 1872 in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa.
General Notes: Alice Brown resided with her husband and son in Cottage Grove, Oregon in 1907.
Alice married Charles Thornton , son of Jesse Thornton and Martha Sprey , in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
Children from this marriage were:
312 M i. Frederick Thornton was born on 17 Oct 1895 in Lebanon, Oregon.
202. Clara B Brown 1,38 was born on 7 Nov 1867 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died in Jul 1968, at age 100, and was buried in Patouse, Washington.
Birth Notes: One source shows Clara born in Columbus, New York.
General Notes: In 1907 Clara and her husband had six children and resided in Chesley, Idaho where Lewis Easter was a farmer.
Clara married Lewis C Easter , son of William Easter and Alice , on 14 Jan 1894 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington.
Noted events in his life were:
• Lived: Chesley, Idaho.
Children from this marriage were:
313 F i. Florence B Easter 38 was born in Sep 1896 in Lewis County, Washington.
Florence married Charles Cox .
314 F ii. Frances M Easter 38 was born on 20 Oct 1897 in Lewis County, Washington.
Frances married James Taylor .
315 M iii. Dewey Easter 1,38 was born on 19 Aug 1898 in Chesley, Idaho and died in Sep 1977 in Yakima, Washington, at age 79.
316 M iv. Curtis Easter 1,38 was born in 1901 in Chesley, Idaho.
317 M v. Clarence Easter 1,38 was born on 8 May 1902 in Chesley, Idaho and died in Nov 1982 in Washington, at age 80.
Clarence married Mae Zimmerman about 1925.
318 M vi. Teddy Easter 1,38 was born in 1904 in Chesley, Idaho.
Teddy married Minnie Zimmerman .
319 F vii. Hattie Easter .38
Hattie married Angelo Michael .
320 F viii. Zella Easter .38
321 F ix. Louise Easter .38
Louise married Clarence Darrow .
204. Sarah Levantia Brown 38 was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 21 Apr 1950 in Washington, at age 79, and was buried in Newaunkum Hill, Lewis County, Washington.
General Notes: In 1907 Sarah and her husband resided in Everett, Washington.
Sarah married Charles L Knapp on 25 Nov 1899 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington. Charles was born in 1855 in Michigan.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 322 M i. Francis Earl Knapp 38 was born in Apr 1902 in Everett, Lewis County, Washington.
323 F ii. Fanny May Knapp was born on 1 May 1904 in Everett, Lewis County, Washington.
205. Cora Esther Brown 1,38 was born on 12 Jul 1873 in Ashton, Osceola County, Iowa, died on 16 Oct 1964 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa, at age 91, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
General Notes: Cora was born in a sod house in Prairieburg, Iowa. The family lived in that house for a few years and descendants relate stories of how they could not live in it in the Winter and stayed with their Uncle Henry who lived in Rock Rapids. Her father was discouraged by the grasshoppers which ruined their crops for several years, and moved to Oregon.
When she was about seventeen, Cora came to live with her Aunt Lois Brown Argubright and attended Hull Educational Institute in Hull, Iowa. She later taught school in Washington and Iowa.. Her husband was a farmer and they lived near Sheldon, Iowa. She was a member of the Congregational Church.
Cora married Chester E Linch , son of Robert Linch and Margaret Allemong , in Jun 1897 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa. Chester was born on 15 Sep 1864, died on 5 Sep 1942 in O'Brien County, Iowa, at age 77, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
324 M i. Robert Linch 38 was born on 7 Apr 1899 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa, died in Mar 1970, at age 70, and was buried in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
+ 325 M ii. Alvin Brown Linch 38 was born on 8 Feb 1904 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa, died on 4 Nov 1967 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa, at age 63, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
+ 326 F iii. Margaret Esther Linch 38 was born on 16 Dec 1912 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa and died on 15 Oct 1997 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa, at age 84.
207. Mary Eunice Brown 38 was born on 18 Jan 1884 in Newaukum, Lewis, Washington and died on 15 Jun 1943 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, at age 59.
Mary married Guy (Erol) Brown , son of Perry Oliver Brown and Emma A Belknap , about 1910. Guy was born on 29 Nov 1874 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 23 Dec 1960 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, at age 86.38
Marriage Notes: Guy changed his name to Erol and married his first cousin, probably in Washington or Oregon.
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211. Bertha M Argubright was born on 5 Sep 1868 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
General Notes: Bertha Argubright attended Hull Academy in Hull, Iowa and taught school for eight years. Her husband was a bookkeeper. In 1907 they lived at 1818 Rucker Avenue, Everett, Washington.
Bertha married Arthur D Cross on 26 Jan 1898 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa. Arthur was born on 13 Feb 1869 in Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
333 F i. Lois Cross was born on 12 Nov 1898 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.
334 F ii. Marian Cross was born on 10 May 1901 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa.
335 M iii. John Cross was born on 15 Aug 1904 in Everett, Lewis County, Washington.
219. George W McQueen was born on 26 Mar 1874 in Doon, Lyon County, Iowa, died on 29 Oct 1954 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 80, and was buried in Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Oregon.3
George married Bertha Griffin in 1899 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon. Bertha was born in 1881 in Idaho.
Children from this marriage were:
336 M i. George Robert McQueen was born in 1901 in Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon.
337 F ii. Katheryn McQueen was born in 1908 in Oregon.
220. Zaida L McQueen 38 was born on 29 Jan 1885 in Doon, Lyon County, Iowa and was buried in Marcola, Oregon.
General Notes: Ziada lived in Springfield, Oregon.
Zaida married Charles Morrow about 1910.
Children from this marriage were:
338 F i. Doris Morrow .38
Doris married Mr. Day .
Doris next married Mr. Reems after 1956.
223. Esther Mary Brown was born on 10 Apr 1880 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 19 Apr 1981, at age 101.
Esther married Albert Carlton Latham about 1902.
Children from this marriage were:
339 M i. Robert Brown Latham was born on 19 Oct 1919 in Portland, Multanomah, Oregon.
+ 340 F ii. Ermine Wilma Latham was born on 26 Dec 1903 in Cornelius, Oregon.
224. Linus Perry Brown 68 was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died in 1958, at age 74.
General Notes: Linus lived in Kalama, Washington in 1927.
Linus married Mabel McClane . Mabel was born in 1886 and died on 9 Nov 1951 in Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington, at age 65.
Children from this marriage were:
341 F i. Mable Clair Brown was born in 1911 in Portland, Multanomah, Oregon, died in 1923 in Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington, at age 12, and was buried in Woodland, Washington.
225. Lemuel Leroy Brown 68 was born on 8 Jul 1886 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 26 May 1927 in Mt. Vernon, Washington, at age 40.
General Notes: Lemuel operated the Terrebonne Hotel and Grocery Co. in Terrebonne, Oregon. He joined the Oregon National Guard in 1903 and later served in the U. S. Navy on the Ships Marblehead and Yorktown. He was a Printer 3rd Class and lost his left leg above the knee in an accident.
Lemuel married Bessie Kerr , daughter of W. T. Kerr and Unknown , on 21 Dec 1912 in probably Hillsbrough, Oregon.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 342 M i. Lem Leroy Brown 68 was born on 10 Dec 1913 in Washington, died on 21 Feb 1962 in San Pablo, California, at age 48, and was buried on 23 Feb 1962 in Golden Gate National Cemetery.
226. Mamie Alverda Brown was born on 28 Feb 1880 in Lyons, Iowa, died on 17 Jan 1928 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa, at age 47, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
General Notes: One researcher said Verdie was born in 1881, however, she appeared with her parents on the 1880 census.
Mamie married Harrison Arthur French , son of Daniel French and Helen Augusta Phillips , 9 Feb 1897 or 1898. Harrison was born on 31 Dec 1869 in Dumont, Butler County, Iowa, died on 30 Oct 1951 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, at age 81, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 344 F i. Ada French was born on 26 Jul 1902 and died on 5 Feb 1989, at age 86.
345 M ii. Fay French was born on 7 Nov 1905 and died on 30 Oct 1951 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa, at age 45.
Fay married Mabel Buelow on 27 Nov 1926 in Lutheran Parsonage, Marion, Iowa. Mabel was born on 31 May 1906 and died on 5 Jun 1988 in Linn County, Iowa, at age 82.
346 M iii. Dwain French was born on 8 May 1911 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa and died on 2 Jul 1958 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, at age 47.
Dwain married Edith Irene McCleary 28 Nov 1935 or 1936 in Nashua, Iowa. Edith was born on 9 May 1914 in Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa and died on 9 Jun 1996 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, at age 82.
228. Louis E Brown 69 was born on 9 Jun 1885 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 15 Oct 1964 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa, at age 79, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
Louis married Edna E. Pike on 15 Oct 1906 near Central City, Iowa. Edna was born on 20 Mar 1887 in Ryan, Iowa, died on 2 Nov 1971 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, at age 84, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 347 M i. Lloyd H. Brown was born on 17 Nov 1909 near Central City, Iowa, died on 6 Jul 1988 in Veterans Home, Iowa City, Iowa, at age 78, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
348 F ii. Opal Brown was born in 1913 in Iowa.
Opal married Wilber Drexler .
349 M iii. Everett F. Brown was born in 1916 in Iowa.
229. Albert Brown was born on 5 Apr 1887 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 1 Nov 1966 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at age 79.
General Notes: Albert is listed with the family on the Linn County, Iowa census for 1895. He is seven years old. In 1900 he is twelve years old on the Federal Census for Iowa.
Albert married Lottie Alice Griffith on 18 Dec 1907 in Springville, Iowa. Lottie was born in 1890 in Iowa and died on 29 Jan 1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at age 71.
Children from this marriage were:
351 M i. Raymond Brown .
352 F ii. Letha Brown .
Letha married Herman Eggert .
353 M iii. Russell Brown was born in 1916 in Minnesota.
354 F iv. Minnie F. Brown was born in 1917 in Minnesota.
Minnie married Leo Kiefer .
355 F v. Nettie A Brown was born in 1918 in Minnesota.
Nettie married Mr. Petruck .
356 M vi. Alonzo F Brown was born in 1921 in Minnesota.
357 M vii. Gerald W Brown was born in 1923 in Iowa.
358 F viii. Bertha A Brown was born in 1925 in Iowa.
Bertha married Emery Moore .
359 F ix. Bernice A. Brown was born in 1927 in Iowa.
Bernice married Walter Hamer .
360 F x. Ramona I. Brown was born in 1930 in Iowa.
Ramona married Harold Schaffer .
230. Bertha Mae Brown 70 was born on 30 Jan 1890 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa and died on 29 Oct 1963 in Chula Vista, California, at age 73.
General Notes: Bertha is listed with the family on the 1895 Linn County, Iowa Census. She is four years old. In 1900 she is nine years old on the Federal Census for Iowa.
Bertha married Benjamin Franklin Hall , son of Normal Hall and Margaret Isabell Melson , on 1 May 1907. Benjamin was born on 15 Apr 1886 in Paris, Iowa and died on 8 Jan 1968, at age 81.
Children from this marriage were:
361 M i. Paul G Hall was born in 1909.
362 M ii. Lyle G Hall was born in 1910.
363 M iii. Dwight F. Hall was born 10 May 1911 or 1912 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa.
Dwight married Dorothy Gibson .
364 F iv. Maxine A Hall was born in 1914.
233. Aurilla B Brown 43,74 was born on 9 Apr 1877 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 19 Oct 1960 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, at age 83, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
Birth Notes: In 1940, when he was eighty seven years old, Lewis Brown completed the necessary information to grant his daughter a birth certificate from the State of Iowa. He said he had known her sixty three years.
General Notes: Aurie appeared on the 1900 census with her parents when she was 21 years of age. An accident which she had experienced in 1884 required amputation of her leg when she was only eight years old. She was very active and taught school in a country school when she was only fifteen. She attended Cedar Valley Seminary and later worked in the Forest City bank.
Sometime later, she went to Minot, North Dakota and worked in a law office. After marrying, she returning to Forest City, Iowa and raised her family in that area. She later served as County Debuty Recorder under her father who was County Recorder, from 1937 to 1940. She enjoyed writing poetry.
Aurilla married Harley Douglas Staats , son of William Staats and Susanna , on 13 Jan 1900 in Devils Lake, Benson County, North Dakota.75 Harley was born on 6 Nov 1875 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, died on 7 Mar 1936 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 60, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
365 F i. Elizabeth Or Ethel Emily Staats 95 was born on 20 Aug 1915 in Sutherland, Saskatchewan, Canada and died on 2 Sep 1915 in Sutherland, Saskatchewan, Canada.
+ 366 F ii. Aola Madge Staats 43,95 was born on 30 Nov 1916 in Saskatchewan, Canada and died on 26 Jun 1976 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa, at age 59.
+ 367 F iii. Susan Janette Staats 43,95 was born on 6 Mar 1917 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
+ 368 M iv. Richard Harley Douglas Staats 43,96 was born on 5 Aug 1919 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
369 M v. Harold James Staats 43,95 was born on 30 Aug 1921 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 20 Sep 1942 in Belfast, County Down, North Ireland, at age 21, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery(Marker), Forest City, Winnebago, Iowa.
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Buried: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
236. Edgar Charles Brown 43,76 was born on 4 Feb 1883 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 2 May 1932 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana, at age 49,77 and was buried in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana.
Death Notes: His death certificate shows his name as "Edward" which is probably in error.
General Notes: A family story relates that Edgar ran away from home when he was twelve and went to Haber, Montana and later Canada. However, Edgar appeared on the 1900 Iowa Census record with his family when he was seventeen years old. He did leave home for Canada sometime later where he was married. He later lived in Glasgow, Montana where he may have managed a newspaper.
Edgar married Elizabeth Roberta Allen on 22 Sep 1910 in Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada. Elizabeth Roberta Allen died after 1932.
Marriage Notes: Watrous is in the Saskatoon District of Saskatchewan.
Children from this marriage were:
370 F i. Marian Ethel Brown 43,62,97 was born on 23 Jun 1911 in Culbertson, Montana, died on 16 Aug 1984 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, at age 73,94,98 and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Montana.98
Marian married Arden Marshall Snyder , son of Enos Jacob Snyder and Almina Lunette Swain , on 30 Jun 1945 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana.99 Arden was born on 30 Sep 1902 in Ewing, Nebraska, died on 27 Mar 1985 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, at age 82 94,98, and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Montana.
Marriage Notes: Arden had been married previously and was a widower with two daughters. They were married in the Congregational Church and the witnesses were Ardis Marck and Ray Evans.
371 F ii. Marjorie Brown 62 was born on 10 Oct 1931 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana.
Marjorie married Leo Brester .
237. Marion Lewis Brown 43,78 was born on 12 Feb 1885 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 31 Jul 1944 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 59,79 and was buried on 3 Aug 1944 in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
General Notes: Marion appeared on the 1900 Iowa Census with the family when he is 15 years old. He was not listed with the family in 1910 or 1920. He went to North Dakota and while living in Marmon, he applied for, and was granted, a patent for land which was identified as the East half of the Southwest quarter of Lots 3 and 4, in Township 157N, Range 100 W, of the 5th Principal Meridian. This land contained 157.16 acres and was purchased on December 31, 1909 at the rate of $ .25 an acre. In February of 1910 he sold this same land for $2800. Later, Marion and Villa lived on a farm at Three Buttes, Montana where he was postmaster until 1917 before he returned to Winnebago County. After returning to Winnebago County, they made their home in Forest City where Marion was a rural mail carrier. He was known by the family as "Grover".
Marion married Lovilla M Dwyer on 10 Dec 1912 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota.80 Lovilla was born in 1888 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, died on 21 Apr 1954 in Moline, Illinois, at age 66 100, and was buried in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
372 M i. Lewis Gary Brown was born on 16 Sep 1914 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota 101 and died on 29 Mar 1975 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 60.102
+ 373 M ii. Robert James Brown 43,103 was born on 14 Oct 1917 in Three Buttes, Montana and died on 6 Mar 1979 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 61.
374 M iii. Donald Arthur Brown 43,103 was born on 13 Feb 1919 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 10 Sep 1938 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 19, and was buried in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
+ 375 F iv. Dolores Mary Brown 43,103 was born on 2 Sep 1921 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
+ 376 M v. Ralph Thomas Brown 62 was born on 7 Nov 1926 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa 103 and died on 4 Jun 1993 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 66 76.,103
239. Edna Madge Brown 43,76,83,84 was born on 18 Apr 1889 in Prairieburg, Linn County, Iowa, died on 17 Nov 1968 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 79,76,83 and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.
General Notes: Edna attended public schools in Forest City, and also attended Waldorf College and the Minneapolis School of Music. She taught in Winnebago County Schools. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Eastern Star in Forest City. Members of her family still remain on the Fox property in Winnebago County.
Edna married Earl Leroy Fox on 9 Nov 1911 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa. Earl was born on 15 Jan 1888 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 18 Sep 1963 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at age 75.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 377 M i. Abe Lewis Fox 43,76,83 was born on 8 Oct 1912 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
+ 378 M ii. Jack Raymond Fox 43,83 was born on 9 Mar 1916 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 18 Mar 1990, at age 74.
379 M iii. Gerald Earl Fox 76 was born on 24 Sep 1918 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 9 Nov 1999 in St. Joseph, Missouri, at age 81.104
Gerald married Orde Uecker on 4 May 1944 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Gerald next married Irmgard Hoene in Germany.
Gerald next married Bobbie Potter on 25 Nov 1978 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
+ 380 F iv. Bonabel Fox 43,83 was born on 9 May 1925 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 26 Jan 1978 in possibly Ellendale, Minnesota, at age 52.
+ 381 M v. Edgar Charles Fox 43 was born on 29 Aug 1932 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
240. Clarence Leslie Brown 85,86 was born on 18 Feb 1893 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 13 Mar 1958 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa, at age 65, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa.
General Notes: Claire served in W.W. I as a Sgt. in the 163rd Depot Brigade. He was a chef and Cafe Operator before and after service in the U.S. Army.
In 1945 Claire and his family lived in Freeport, Illinois. That year they came to Manchester, Iowa where he managed the Glen-Charles Hotel. He had managed hotels for Boss Hotels and Tangney-McGinn in Illinois and Iowa living in Bloomington, Illinois and Dubuque, Iowa.
He belonged to the American Legion Post 45 in Manchester.
Clarence married Ethel Bannon about 1920. Ethel was born about 1900 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 382 M i. Floyd H Brown .
241. Reginald J Brown 87,88 was born on 16 Sep 1895 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 17 Aug 1967 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, at age 71, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Iowa.
General Notes: Reg. served in W.W.I and was a Sergeant in the Aviation Corp. Later he lived in Vinton, Iowa and was a Court Recorder.
Reginald married Majel F Keeler on 2 Jun 1929 in Iowa. Majel was born on 29 Jun 1900 in Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa, died on 8 Jun 1994 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa, at age 93, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 383 M i. Joseph Dwight Brown 105 was born on 7 May 1933 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa, died on 23 May 1995 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, at age 62, and was buried in Memorial Gardens, Iowa City, Iowa.
242. James Waldo Brown 1,44,89,90 was born on 10 May 1896 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa,91 died on 8 Sep 1974 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 78,92 and was buried in Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Michigan.
Birth Notes: When his birth was recorded in the courthouse in Winnebago County, the entry stated only "Boy Brown".
Burial Notes: He was buried with a United States Flag provided by the United Postal Service obtained by his son-in-law, Bob Rudolph. His grave contains a WWI Veteran marker.
General Notes: James may have been named for his ancestor James Brown of Stonington, Connecticut. The earlier James Brown was the grandson of Thomas Brown and Mary Newhall who settled in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1630.
In school, Jim was a student of English and appreciated poetry of the time and could quote long passages at will. It is said he took his middle name after Ralph Waldo Emerson. He was a member of the debating team, a skill at which he also excelled. Following graduation, he lived for a time in Saskatchawan, Canada, with his oldest sister Aurie and her husband Harley Staats. He probably studied at the University of Saskatchawan for a time. He was a good athlete and played semi professional football and baseball.
He enlisted in the Army during World War I and served in the 50th Infantry from Forest City from September 1917 until April 1920. He was a musician and played coronet in the U.S. Army Band. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. In later years he lived in Detroit, Michigan where was a chef and owner of resturants.
James married Lillian Francis Adams , daughter of Otis Chester Adams and Lottie May Daniels , on 26 Dec 1923 in Luverne, Rock, Minnesota.93 Lillian was born on 3 Dec 1898 in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa 106, died on 3 Jun 1983 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 84 107, and was buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Oakland County, Michigan.108
Marriage Notes: James and Lillian managed hotels in Iowa until 1942 when they moved to Detroit, Michigan. Jim continued to work as a Chef in the Detroit area.
They were married by a minister named J. T. Brown. Witnesses to the ceremony were Frank Kelley and Norma Sawyer friends of the couple.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 384 F i. Nancy Louella Brown 109 was born on 23 Mar 1937 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.110
243. Calvin J Adams was born in 1872 in Michigan.
Calvin married Mertie Halliday about 1899 in Michigan.
Children from this marriage were:
385 F i. Irene Hobart Adams was born in 1900 in Michigan.
386 F ii. Dorothy H Adams was born in 1902 in Michigan.
244. Ethel R Adams was born in 1881.
Ethel married Joseph Maxwell .
Children from this marriage were:
387 F i. Robertia M Maxwell was born about 1903.
247. Lewis Sarle Brown was born on 3 Jun 1893 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York and died on 24 Jun 1988 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 95.
Lewis married Doll Daisy Adams , daughter of George Douglas Adams and Georgia Ann Thomas , on 5 Jun 1926 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Doll was born on 2 Dec 1900 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas and died on 18 Apr 1970 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 69.
Children from this marriage were:
388 M i. Lewis Sarle Brown Jr. was born on 1 Feb 1929 in Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
Lewis married Charlotte Louise Duncan on 18 Dec 1954 in Pittsburgh, Alleghaney, Pennsylvania.
389 F ii. Abigail Babcock Brown was born on 16 Nov 1933 in Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
Abigail married Egidio John Capaldi on 3 Sep 1958.
Marriage Notes: Divorced 1967.
+ 390 F iii. Rhoda Ann Brown was born on 25 Mar 1938 in Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
249. Sarah Blanche Tompkins was born on 4 Sep 1870 in Morrisville, New York.
General Notes: Sarah attended Morrisville Union School and Claverark College in New York. She belonged to the Congregational Church.
Sarah married Nelson Landon Hoyt , son of William M Hoyt and Emily J. , on 8 Jun 1891 in Morrisville, New York. Nelson was born on 28 Oct 1869 in Chicago, Cook County, Ilinois.
Children from this marriage were:
391 M i. William M. Hoyt was born on 13 Jul 1892 in Winnetka, Illinois.
392 F ii. Sarah E. Hoyt was born on 23 Mar 1894 in Winnetka, Illinois.
393 M iii. N. Landon Hoyt Jr. was born on 10 Dec 1897 in Chicago, Cook County, Ilinois.
394 F iv. Josephine Hoyt was born on 2 Nov 1902 in Winnetka, Illinois.
251. Mary Elizabeth Tompkins was born on 2 Feb 1880.
Mary married Percy W. P. Bradstreet , son of Edwin Bradstreet and Carrie Calroer , on 12 Jul 1902 in Morrisville, New York. Percy was born on 24 Aug 1878 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Children from this marriage were:
395 M i. Brownell T. Bradstreet was born on 1 Oct 1904 in Evanston, Illinois.
286. Lewis Palmer Main was born on 11 Sep 1862.
Lewis married Lena Davenport Cutler .
Children from this marriage were:
+ 396 F i. Louise Cutler Main .
Ninth Generation
287. Jennie Adams was born on 12 Mar 1874 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York and died on 8 Jun 1893 in Belmont, New York, at age 19.
Jennie married Fred Newcomb on 8 Jun 1893 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York. Fred was born on 25 Oct 1867 in Pike, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
397 F i. Betsie Geraldine Newcomb was born on 17 Mar 1891 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
290. Rose L Tompkins was born on 3 Mar 1878 in Brookfield, Illinois.
Rose married John W Carriker on 17 Dec 1898 in Harson, Nebraska. John was born in 1872 in Missouri.
Children from this marriage were:
398 M i. Roy E Carriker was born on 6 Apr 1902 in Hanson, Nebraska.
300. Carl Ferrington was born on 18 Sep 1878 in Clarksville, Allegany County, New York.
Carl married Mildred Cushman on 1 Nov 1899.
Children from this marriage were:
399 M i. Miles I. Ferrington was born on 29 Oct 1900.
400 F ii. Mildred I. Ferrington was born on 17 Oct 1903.
401 M iii. Lemar J. Ferrington was born on 9 Feb 1905.
310. Delbert K. Brown was born on 7 Mar 1909 in Oregon and died on 13 Feb 1988 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, at age 78.94
Delbert married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
402 M i. Richard Dean Brown .
Richard married (name unknown).
322. Francis Earl Knapp 38 was born in Apr 1902 in Everett, Lewis County, Washington.
General Notes: Earl lived in Chehalis, Washington.
Francis married Ellen Butler on 24 Oct 1935 in Chehalis, Washington.
Children from this marriage were:
403 M i. Robert Earl Knapp 38 was born on 9 Jun 1939 in Centralia, Washington.
Robert married Patricia Hewlett on 24 Sep 1965 in Washington.
325. Alvin Brown Linch 38 was born on 8 Feb 1904 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa, died on 4 Nov 1967 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa, at age 63, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
Alvin married Irene Huibregtse on 30 Jun 1932 in Sanborn, Iowa. Irene was born in Apr 1909, died in Aug 1971 in O'Brien County, Iowa, at age 62, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
404 M i. Jay Dee Linch 38 was born on 1 Sep 1939 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa, died on 15 May 1952 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa, at age 12, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
405 F ii. Carol Jayne Linch 38 was born on 30 Jul 1943 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
Carol married Willis Warren Schroeder on 29 Jun 1968 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
406 F iii. Mary Lou Linch 38 was born on 23 Sep 1948 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
Mary married John J. Donahue on 6 Sep 1969 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Sheldon, Iowa.
326. Margaret Esther Linch 38 was born on 16 Dec 1912 in Grant Twp., Sioux County, Iowa and died on 15 Oct 1997 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa, at age 84.
General Notes: William and Margaret raised their family on the Linch homestead near Sheldon, Iowa.
Margaret married William Phillip Morris on 2 Sep 1937 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa. William Phillip Morris died on 1 Oct 1988.
Marriage Notes: Margaret was married in her mother's wedding dress.
Children from this marriage were:
407 M i. Chester William Morris 38 was born on 9 Oct 1947 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
Chester married Gloria Jean Larsen on 12 Dec 1970 in Congregational Church, Sheldon, Iowa.
408 F ii. Sharron Faye Morris was born on 18 Feb 1954 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
Sharron married Daryl Lee Roos , son of Kenneth Roos and Berdena Miedema , on 17 Aug 1973 in Congregational Church, Sheldon, Iowa.
409 F iii. Marla Jean Morris was born on 27 Jan 1953 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
Merceedes married Richard .
Children from this marriage were:
340. Ermine Wilma Latham was born on 26 Dec 1903 in Cornelius, Oregon.
Ermine married Duff Lewis Watrous in 1924.
Children from this marriage were:
411 M i. Albert Latham Watrous was born on 31 Mar 1930 in Ventura, California.
412 F ii. Wilma Irene Watrous was born on 17 Apr 1934 in Ventura, California.
342. Lem Leroy Brown 68 was born on 10 Dec 1913 in Washington, died on 21 Feb 1962 in San Pablo, California, at age 48, and was buried on 23 Feb 1962 in Golden Gate National Cemetery.
General Notes: Leroy was eleven years old when his father died suddenly at 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served for 23 years.
Lem married Dorothy Jennett in 1938 in Sparks, Nevada. Dorothy Jennett died in 1964.
Children from this marriage were:
413 F i. Julie Brown was born in Salem, Oregon.
414 F ii. Dorothy Brown was born in Salem, Oregon.
344. Ada French was born on 26 Jul 1902 and died on 5 Feb 1989, at age 86.
Ada married Alfred Harrison? Miller .
Children from this marriage were:
415 F i. Marie Miller .
416 F ii. Audrey Miller .
347. Lloyd H. Brown was born on 17 Nov 1909 near Central City, Iowa, died on 6 Jul 1988 in Veterans Home, Iowa City, Iowa, at age 78, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
General Notes: Lloyd lived in Central City, Linn County, Iowa. He was an antique and iron dealer and a veteran of World War II. He served in the Honor Guard and was a member of the Lutheran Church of Resurrection at Marion.
Lloyd married Myra Boullais on 22 Mar 1965 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. Myra was born on 8 Oct 1916 in Readsboro, Vermont, died on 25 Mar 1982 in Central City, Linn County, Iowa, at age 65, and was buried in Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
418 F i. Shirley Brown .
Shirley married Busheka .
419 F ii. Judy Brown .
Judy married Ingram .
Lloyd next married Violet Lenning on 25 Apr 1984.
366. Aola Madge Staats 43,95 was born on 30 Nov 1916 in Saskatchewan, Canada and died on 26 Jun 1976 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa, at age 59.
Aola married Arnold Baumann in 1938 in Leroy, Minnesota. Arnold was born in Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
420 F i. Marcene Madge Baumann 43,95 was born on 8 Feb 1939 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 25 Dec 1997 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa, at age 58.
Marcene married Vaughn Leland Shapely on 6 Jul 1957 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa. Vaughn was born on 25 Apr 1932.
Aola next married Burr Edward Fisher on 26 Dec 1940 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa. Burr was born on 14 Dec 1900 and died on 23 Aug 1981 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa, at age 80.
Children from this marriage were:
421 F i. Peggy Jean Fisher 43,95 was born on 12 Dec 1940 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa and died on 7 Feb 1941 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa.
422 F ii. Gayle Ann Fisher 43,95 was born on 18 Jan 1943 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa.
Gayle married George Andrew Austin on 15 Jul 1961 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa. George was born on 5 Oct 1937.
367. Susan Janette Staats 43,95 was born on 6 Mar 1917 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
General Notes: Sue lived for a time with her Uncle Jim and his wife Lillian in North Dakota and later in Sheldon, Iowa where Jim and Lillian managed a hotel. This is where she met her future husband.
Susan married Frederick Willard Ling (Fritz) , son of Maurice E Ling and Sarah Katherine Lamkin , on 6 Mar 1938 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa. Frederick was born on 22 Oct 1915 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa, died on 14 Jan 2003 in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, at age 87, and was buried in Matlock, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
423 M i. Douglas Earl Ling 43,95 was born on 7 Dec 1938 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa and died on 9 May 1999 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 60.75.,113
Douglas married Sharon Randall on 1 Dec 1960 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa. Sharon was born on 18 Mar 1938 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa, died on 28 Jun 1998 in Fort Walton Beach, Walton County, Florida, at age 60, and was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa.
Douglas next married Kay Ann Byrne on 4 Feb 1971 in Sioux City, Iowa. Kay was born on 20 Aug 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa.
424 M ii. Donald Richard Ling 43,63,95 was born on 21 Jan 1941 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.63
425 F iii. Mary Lizabeth Ling 43,95 was born on 24 Oct 1942 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
Mary married Ralph Lee Dunn on 20 Nov 1960 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa. Ralph was born on 13 Jun 1938 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa and died on 14 Dec 1999 in New Ulm, Minnesota, at age 61.
426 F iv. Patricia Sue Ling 43,95 was born on 8 Sep 1944 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa.
Patricia married Delmar (Butch) Dunnick on 4 Jun 1961 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa. Delmar was born on 22 Feb 1943 in Boyden, Sioux County, Iowa.
427 F v. Kay Lorraine Ling 43,95 was born on 29 May 1946 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.
Kay married Kenneth Bruce Christensen Sr. in 1962 in Sheldon, O'brien County, Iowa. Kenneth was born on 14 Nov 1941 in William, Minnesota.
Kay next married Aldolfo Balderas before 1967. Aldolfo was born in Mexico.
Kay next married James Michael Holmberg in 1967 in Wichita, Kansas. James was born in 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa.
368. Richard Harley Douglas Staats 43,96 was born on 5 Aug 1919 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
General Notes: Richard is the author of a family memoir called, "The Staats Family" which he printed in 1993. He relates many stories about growing up in northern Iowa in the 1930s. During World War II he was a radioman on a Navy PT boat and served with President John Kennedy. He knew President Kennedy in Rhode Island as well and helped type hand-written pages the President was writing for a future book.
He currently lives in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Richard married Gayle Thompson on 3 Sep 1944 in Newport, Rhode Island. Gayle was born in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
428 M i. Charles R Staats 43,95 was born on 11 Sep 1945.
429 F ii. Cheryl Wray Staats 43,95 was born on 14 Oct 1947.
430 F iii. Catherine A. Staats 43,95 was born on 25 Oct 1950.
373. Robert James Brown 43,103 was born on 14 Oct 1917 in Three Buttes, Montana and died on 6 Mar 1979 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 61.
General Notes: In 1945 Robert lived in Waterloo, Iowa. In 1947 he may have lived in Des Moines.
Robert married Elizabeth Graham about 1942 in Rosewell, New Mexico.
Children from this marriage were:
431 M i. Robert J. Brown Jr. 43 was born in 1943.
432 F ii. Betty Brown 43 was born in 1944.
375. Dolores Mary Brown 43,103 was born on 2 Sep 1921 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
General Notes: In 1945 Dolores Brown Young lived in Forest City, Iowa.
Dolores married Adelbert Ray Young on 12 Oct 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas. Adelbert was born on 16 Nov 1918 in Waverly, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
433 F i. Lorna Mary Young 43 was born on 4 Jul 1946 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
434 F ii. Jan Ellen Young was born on 12 Oct 1947 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 16 Dec 1947 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
435 F iii. Nancy Kit Young was born on 28 Mar 1952 in Rock Island, Illinois.
436 F iv. Lisa Lynn Young was born on 30 Mar 1956 in Libertyville, Illinois.
376. Ralph Thomas Brown 62 was born on 7 Nov 1926 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa 103 and died on 4 Jun 1993 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, at age 66.76.,103
General Notes: In 1945 Ralph Brown lived in Forest City, Iowa and was under legal age.
Ralph married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
377. Abe Lewis Fox 43,76,83 was born on 8 Oct 1912 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
General Notes: In 1968 Abe lived in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota. In 1999 he was living in Harlingen, Texas.
Abe married Dorothy Davis in Jun 1936 in Fertile, Iowa. Dorothy was born on 19 Apr 1915 and died on 31 Jul 1990, at age 75.
Children from this marriage were:
438 M i. Abe Fox Jr. .62
439 F ii. Diane Fox 43 was born on 2 Dec 1938 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
378. Jack Raymond Fox 43,83 was born on 9 Mar 1916 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 18 Mar 1990, at age 74.
General Notes: In 1968 Jack was living in Madelia, Minn. He and his wife had three sons.
Jack married Elizabeth Cooling in 1940 in Madelia, Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
440 M i. Stephen Fox 43 was born on 22 Feb 1943 in Madelia, Minnesota,114 died on 27 Dec 1999 in Madelia, Minnesota, at age 56, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Madelia, Minnesota.
441 M ii. Richard Fox 43 was born in 1950.
442 M iii. William Fox .
380. Bonabel Fox 43,83 was born on 9 May 1925 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa and died on 26 Jan 1978 in possibly Ellendale, Minnesota, at age 52.
Bonabel married Merle Halverson , son of Clarence Halverson and Unknown , on 9 Jul 1944 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
Marriage Notes: Bonnabel and Merle were married in Forest City while he was home on leave from the furlough from the U.S. Army during WWII. They both had attended Forest City High School.
Children from this marriage were:
443 M i. Kirk Halverson was born on 16 Feb 1958 and died on 1 Nov 1986, at age 28.
444 F ii. Sally Halverson .
Sally married Michael Phillips .
381. Edgar Charles Fox 43 was born on 29 Aug 1932 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
General Notes: Edgar and his family lived in Forest City which is the home of the Winnebago Motorhome Company where Ed is employed.
Edgar married Mary Lois Graham on 26 Sep 1951. Mary was born on 30 Jun 1932 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
445 F i. Rose Mary Fox was born on 4 Apr 1953 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
Rose married Harold Nordaas on 17 Jul 1976. Harold was born on 25 Feb 1951.
446 M ii. Charles Edgar Fox was born on 26 Dec 1954 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
Charles married Jill Johnson .
447 F iii. Joanne Elizabeth Fox was born about 1956 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
Joanne married Richard Sayles on 20 Aug 1977. Richard was born on 31 Jul.
Floyd married Unknown .
Children from this marriage were:
448 F i. Charlene Brown was born before 1958.
383. Joseph Dwight Brown 105 was born on 7 May 1933 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa, died on 23 May 1995 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, at age 62, and was buried in Memorial Gardens, Iowa City, Iowa.
General Notes: Joseph Brown was an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa Medical Center.
Joseph married Neva Marie Emrich on 15 Jun 1955. Neva Marie Emrich died in 1971.
Children from this marriage were:
449 M i. Bart Brown was born in Aug 1959 in Iowa.
450 F ii. Linda Brown was born in 1963 in Iowa.
Joseph next married Mary Elaine Luschen on 15 Sep 1973 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
451 F i. Beth Brown was born about 1978 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.
452 M ii. David Brown was born about 1981 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.
384. Nancy Louella Brown 109 was born on 23 Mar 1937 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.110 Another name for Nancy was Nancy Joanne Howland.
General Notes: Nancy came to Detroit, Michigan with her parents when she was about five years old. She attended high school in the Detroit area and took courses at the Society of Arts & Crafts in Detroit.
After marrying Robert she moved to Harper Woods where they lived for twenty-five years and raised their family. She worked thirty years for General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Division and retired in 1991. She and Robert live in Marshall, Michigan where they enjoy doing genealogy research and traveling. She is a member of the National Genealogical Society and the New England Genealogical Society.
Nancy married William Roy Knepper Jr. , son of William Roy Knepper Sr. and Odessa Madill , on 2 Jun 1956 in St. Andrews Methodist Church, Detroit, Michigan.111 William was born in Feb 1931 in Nanty Glo, Cambria County, Pennsylvania and died on 17 Dec 1992 in Chandler, Marico, Arizona, at age 61.115
Marriage Notes:
Location of divorce was Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Children from this marriage were:
453 M i. James William Knepper was born on 17 Nov 1959 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan and was christened in May 1960 in Highland Park Methodist Church, Highland Park, Michigan.
James married Margaret Metzger , daughter of Heinrich Fredrich Metzger and Anne Heaney , on 9 Mar 1985 in Grosse Pointe Methodist Church, Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Margaret was born on 6 Sep 1959 in Bronx, New York.
454 F ii. Laura Lynn Knepper was born on 10 Nov 1960 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan and was christened in 1961 in Highland Park Methodist Church, Highland Park, Michigan.
Laura married George Brian Kaganac , son of Carl (Kaganiec) Kaganac and Gertrude Perzynski , on 8 Aug 1980 in Fraser, Macomb County, Michigan. George was born on 21 Jul 1958 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
Nancy next married Robert Jewell Rudolph , son of William Jewell Rudolph and Allie Deane Dowdy , on 18 Jan 1964 in Nardin Park Methodist Church, Detroit, Michigan.112 Robert was born on 3 Nov 1934 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
Marriage Notes: Witnesses were Charles and Yvonne Hall.
Children from this marriage were:
455 M i. Robert Salvatore Rudolph was born on 10 Mar 1959 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
Robert married Roberta Louise Hoedl , daughter of Raymond Gerald Hoedl and Gloria Rose Mannino , on 16 Jun 1984 in Our Lady Queen Of Peace Church, Harper Woods, Michigan. Roberta was born on 16 May 1957 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri and was christened on 9 Jun 1957 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
456 F ii. Theresa Marie Rudolph was born on 31 Aug 1960 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
Theresa married James Yee Hing , son of William Lai Hing and Oretta Wright , on 14 Nov 1980 in Harper Woods, Wayne County, Michigan. James was born on 26 Jun 1961 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
457 F iii. Linda Margaret Rudolph was born on 13 Oct 1961 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
Linda married Nasser Alnazar on 11 Mar 1984 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Nasser was born in Syria.
390. Rhoda Ann Brown was born on 25 Mar 1938 in Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
Rhoda married Larry Cloud Johnson on 16 Jun 1956 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Children from this marriage were:
458 M i. William Lewis Johnson was born on 8 May 1957 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
William married Kimberly Gail Galloway Hale .
459 M ii. Richard Lawrence Johnson .
Louise married U.S. Ashworth .
Children from this marriage were:
460 M i. L. William Ashworth .
L. married Melody James .
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