The Brown Family in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

The accounting of this family shown below is not yet complete. New information on this family has been coming in rapidly, so I wanted to get this page posted, even though it’s incomplete. My searchable tree has a more complete record of this family.

This Brown family is a cousin branch to the Browns in Tandragee, Armagh, Ireland. Their exact origins in Ulster are uncertain. As the Tandragee Browns have recently been shown to originate it County Down then it may be that this branch originates there also. Their earlier origins seem most likely to have been as Scottish Covenanters from the Lowlands of Scotland.

This family left Ulster sometime in the late 17th or very early 18th century and settled in Pennsylvania, USA.

The following family of Browns has been shown by DNA research to share a common ancestor with the Browns from Tandragee. The as yet unidentified common ancestor likely lived sometime in the 17th century.

The earliest known ancestor of the Pennsylvania Browns is Alexander Brown (shown below) who, in the early part of the 18th century, “came from Northern Ireland and settled in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.”

More information can be found on the Tandragee page.

Much of the early research material on this family came from research conducted by Bill Hancock and Joan Huston. (I have since lost contact with both of them. If anyone can put me in contact with them, I would be grateful.)

How the Scots-Irish Entered Colonial America Before 1746.

Before 1746 most Scots Irish immigrants to Colonial America came directly to the Great Valley Road of Virginia. There were arrivals at Boston and New York, but the largest group before 1746 came first to the port of Philadelphia. That group immediately headed to Lancaster, York, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (See map point 27 Great Philadelphia Wagon Road) and to the mouth of the Shenandoah River with the Potomac River near Hagerstown MD. There began route Great Valley Road (a.k.a. the Irish Road, see map point 28) following the Shenandoah Valley and beyond, allowing wagon traffic as far as the current Virginia/Tennessee border town of Bristol.

Something happened in 1746 that changed that route – a wagon road (Map point 29 The Pioneer’s Road) was constructed through the Blue Ridge Mountains from Alexandria, Virginia (a Potomac seaport) to Winchester, Virginia (on the Great Valley Road of Virginia).

— William Dollarhide, excerpt from American Migration Routes

The Arrival of Our Browns in America

From what we know of the life of Alexander Brown, below, it appears that he followed an abbreviated version of this route after arriving in America from Ireland. He appears to have arrived in Philadelphia then followed the Shuylkill River north to Reading in Berks County. His journey is shown in blue above.

Alexander Brown (I) in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Alexander Brown was b. Abt 1710, Ulster, Ireland , d. UNKNOWN .

The earliest immigrant ancestor of this family was an Alexander Brown who “came from Northern Ireland and settled in Reading, Pennsylvania.” Research on the later generations allows us to estimate Alexander’s birth as circa 1710. DNA research confirms a genetic link between these Browns and a family of Browns who are found in the early 19th century residing in Knocksticken, Clough Parish, County Down, Northern Ireland and a generations later in Tandragee, Ballymore, Armagh, Ireland.

Little more is known about this Alexander Brown except that he had a son who moved to the Wyoming Valley in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA in 1786 and had a family there. Plumb’s 1885 History of Hanover Township, Luzerne County identifies the name of this son as Alexander Brown who married Mary Tyler. It is not known if the senior Alexander Brown had any other children, nor if he had any siblings who also came to America. It is possible that Alexander Jr’s migration to Luzerne County in 1786 may be coincident with the death of his father, this Alexander Brown.

Alexander Brown had the following child:

Alexander Brown, b. Abt 1733, Probably Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Abt Jul 1796, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 63 years) . His story is presented below.

Plumb's History of Hanover Township

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Alexander Brown (II) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA

Alexander Brown, b. Abt 1733, Probably Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Abt Jul 1796, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 63 years), although no record of their marriage has been found.

Alexander Brown was the son of another Alexander Brown who came from Northern Ireland and settled in Reading, Berks County (formerly Lancaster County), Pennsylvania, USA.

This Alexander was probably born in Berks County (though at the time it was still Lancaster County) and came with his wife and children to the Wyoming Valley in 1786 where he settled in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Henry Blackman Plumb’s 1885 History of Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, provides a five-generation family tree for this family through Alexander’s son, William Brown. The full tree can be found here: http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~culbert/Hanover/brown.htm Plumb shows the first two generations as:

Alexander Brown was born in Lancaster* County, Pa.; emigrated to Kingston, Luzerne County, with his family; married Mary Tyler. They had: —
Alexander Brown, – went away.
John Brown, – went away.
George Brown, – went away.
James Brown, – went to Wayne County, Pa. (sic)
William Brown, m. Sarah Lewis.
Sarah Brown, m. Gideon Underwood.
Jane Brown, m. Jesse Lee.

In 1973 Ruth Brown of Scranton, since deceased, informed Linda Brown (Homer’s granddaughter and daughter of Clarence L. and Dorothy Brown) that she believed Alexander came from what is now Berks County, or that portion of Lancaster Co. now in Berks. Ruth Brown presents the family as follows:

Alexander Brown came from Northern Ireland and settled in Reading, Penna.
— Brown, his son came to Wyoming Valley in 1786
— Brown had four sons – George, Alexander, James, and William
William Brown Born 1770 married Sarah Lewis born 1778, about 1794. Their Children: William Brown Jr: born June 1, 1797
Elizabeth, died in infancy
Wm. Brown Sr. died May 1797
Sarah Lewis-Brown married Archibald Smiley in 1805. Their Children: (2) John died 8 yrs old., (1) Samuel, (3) Archibald, (4) Lewis

We interpret “– Brown” in lines 2 & 3 to refer to the same person, and thus interpret the two lines to read: “– Brown, his son, came to Wyoming Valley in 1786 [and] had four sons – George, Alexander, James, and William.” We know from Plumb that “– Brown” is this Alexander Brown who married Mary Tyler.

On 20 JAN 1794 Alexander Brown and Thomas Wigdon jointly purchased lots 25 and 26 in Braintrim Township, known as Mounts Bottom from Joel Whitcomb for 24 pounds to be paid in the form of 20 dollars in store goods on demand, 100 of barr iron, and the residue in cash. It is not known if the Alexander Brown in question is this Alexander Brown, but no other Alexander Brown has been identified.

On 27 MAR 1794 Alexander Brown of Wilkes-Barre, purchased a 3 acre house lot in Kingston for 60 pounds from Oliver Parrish. The legal description was Kingston house lot 35 bounded Northerly on the lands of Oliphalet Follet, deceased, Eastwardly on the River Susquehanna. It is not known if the Alexander Brown in question is this Alexander Brown, but no other Alexander Brown has been identified.

The 1796 Tax Rolls for Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, list Alexander Brown and his son William Brown among the 98 persons on the tax rolls for Kingston. (Bradsby’s 1893 History of Luzerne County)

A Letter of Administration for the estate of the late Alexander Brown, dated 26 AUG 1796, who died intestate, lists Elizabeth and John Brown as Administrators and William Brown as Surety

1. Alexander Brown (III), b. Abt 1765, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Alexander Brown (III), b. Abt 1765, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

Alexander Brown (III) is mentioned in Ruth Brown’s family tree where he is shown as one of four sons of an unknown Brown who came from Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA to Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA in 1786. The four sons are named as: George, Alexander, James and William. No further information is given about Alexander.

Plumb’s 1885 History of Hanover Township, identifies Alexander Brown as a son of Alexander Brown and Mary Tyler. He is said to have “went away”, or moved away from Luzerne County. Nothing further is known of his later whereabouts or his descendants.

Alexander’s date of birth is merely estimated based on the above references in conjunction with the birth dates of those of his siblings which can be confirmed. Plumb lists Alexander as the first child, but the order of children in Plumb has been shown to disagree with confirmable birth dates, thus it cannot be reliably inferred from Plumb that Alexander was in fact the first born.

Family in Wilkes-Barre by 1884 had lost track of Alexander.

There is an Alexander Brown buried in the cemetery at Fort Kingston, Luzerne County, which could be this Alexander.

Various unsourced trees at Ancestty give Alexander’s vitals as:
Alexander Brown
BIRTH ABT 1784 • Lancaster Co. PA
DEATH AUG., 1835 • Wyoming County Pennsylvania, USA
Burial: Old Brick Church Cemetery Eaton Township Tunkhannock Wyoming County Pennsylvania, USA

2. William Brown, b. Abt 1770, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 29 May 1797, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 27 years)

William Brown, b. Abt 1770, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 29 May 1797, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 27 years).

William’s information is presented below as Branch 1.

3. John Brown, b. Abt 1773, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

John Brown, b. Abt 1773, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

John Brown is mentioned in Ruth Brown’s family tree where he is shown as one of four sons of an unknown Brown who came from Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA to Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA in 1786. The four sons are named as: George, Alexander, James and William. No further information is given about the sons, except William. Their father’s name is not given.

According to Plumb’s 1885 History of Hanover Township, John Brown was a son of Alexander Brown and Mary Tyler. He is said to have “went away”, or moved away from Luzerne County.

A Letter of Administration for the estate of the late Alexander Brown, dated 26 AUG 1796, who died intestate, lists Elizabeth and John Brown as Administrators and William Brown as Surety. He is presumed to be this John Brown. Elizabeth Brown has not been identified, but may be John’s wife. William Brown is presumed to be John’s brother. If this document correctly applies to this family then it may indicate that John Brown was still residing nearby at the time of his father’s death.

John’s date of birth is merely estimated based on the above references in conjunction with the birth dates of those of his siblings which can be confirmed.

John has not been identified in later records. Many online trees show differing birth and death information for him that cannot be verified.

4. George Brown, b. Abt 1777, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

George Brown, b. Abt 1777, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

George Brown is mentioned in Ruth Brown’s family tree where he is shown as one of four sons of an unknown Brown who came from Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA to Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA in 1786. The four sons are named as: George, Alexander, James and William. No further information is given about the sons, except William. Their father’s name is not given.

According to Plumb’s 1885 History of Hanover Township, George Brown was a son of Alexander Brown and Mary Tyler. He is said to have “went away”, or moved away from Luzerne County. Nothing further is known of his later whereabouts or his descendants.

5. Sarah Brown, b. Feb 1780, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Sarah Brown, b. Feb 1780, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Sarah married in Feb 1798 in Pennsylvania, USA to Gideon Underwood, b. 18 Mar 1773, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

According to Plumb’s History of Luzerne, Sarah Brown, daughter of Alexander Brown and Mary Tyler, married Gideon Underwood. Underwood sources give Sarah’s place of birth as Mercer (or Mercer Township), Pennsylvania, however Mercer is clear across the other side of the state, about 400 miles west of Luzerne and seems unlikely. Sarah can be found in census records from 1810-1850 consistently residing in Forty Fort, Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA with her husband and children as shown here.

They had the following children:

1. William Brown Underwood, b. 30 May 1800, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA . William married to Margaret Swetland, b. 27 Jun 1807, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 18 Jul 1896 (Age 89 years). The descendants of William Brown Underwood are beyond the scope of this research project, however the following biography of William’s son Emanuel provides additional information on the family of William Brown Underwood:
  EMANUEL LEWIS UNDERWOOD, dairyman, Wilkes-Barre, was born at Forty Fort, this county, November 17, 1833, and is a son of William and Margaret (Swetland) Underwood. His paternal grandfather, Gideon Underwood (formerly of New England) was among the pioneers of Forty Fort, where he engaged in farming, dying there. The father of our subject was a native of Forty Fort, was a carpenter by trade, and resided at his native place until his death. His children were as follows: Sarah (Mrs. Thomas Hale), Melissa (Mrs. John Hufford), Emanuel L., and Frank. Our subject was reared in Scranton from seven years of age, was educated at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, and after attaining his majority taught school fourteen consecutive years. He then embarked in the milk business at Wilkes-Barre, at which he still continues. He was twice married, his first wife being Harriet W., daughter of Alvah and Ann (Pierce) Phillips, of Wyoming, this county, and by her he had four children: Frank L., Fred, Orran and Eva (Mrs. Penn Spencer). Mr. Underwood’s second wife was Mrs. Mary Becker Hay, widow of Peter H. Hay, of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Underwood has been a resident of Wilkes-Barre since 1879. In politics, he is a Republican.
  http://www.usgwarchives.org/pa/Luzerne/1893hist/1893bios/93u.htm William and Margaret had the following children:
  1. Sarah Underwood, b. Abt 1827, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.
  2. Melissa Underwood, b. Abt 1830, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. She married to Harriet W. Phillips, b. UNKNOWN, d. 25 Feb 1920, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  3. Emanuel Lewis Underwood, b. 17 Nov 1833, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA . He married and had descendants.
  4. Frank Underwood, b. Abt 1835, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Sarah Ann Underwood, b. 7 Aug 1801, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.
3. Timothy Underwood, b. 8 Dec 1803, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
4. Lyman Underwood, b. 15 Jan 1806, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
5. Israel Underwood, b. 13 Apr 1808, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
6. Alexander Underwood, b. 10 Oct 1810, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
7. Jesse Z Underwood, b. 10 Aug 1813, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
8. Caroline Underwood, b. 30 Jul 1815, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
9. Gideon Underwood, b. 3 Dec 1819, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

6. Jane Brown, b. Abt 1783, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Aft 1840, Eaton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 58 years)

Jane Brown, b. Abt 1783, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Aft 1840, Eaton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 58 years). Jane married Jesse Lee, b. 10 Mar 1778, USA , d. 17 Aug 1839, Eatonville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 61 years).

According to Plumb’s History of Luzerne, Jane Brown, daughter of Alexander Brown and Mary Tyler, married Jesse Lee. Plumb gives no further information on the couple. A Lee Family Tree at Ancestry gives more detailed information showing Jesse Lee’s birth as shown here as well as the names of their five children. No dates are given for any of the children. The dates shown here are merely estimates based on later census records. The Lee Tree shows Jesse Lee having died 17 AUG 1839 in Eatonville, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, US, which is consistent with the Browns living in the same area. Census records show the family residing consistently in Eaton Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA from 1810-1840.

Widow Jane Lee is found in 1840 residing in Eaton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with a family consisting of one male 10-14yrs, 2 males 20-29, 1 female 50-59. She is found residing next door to Philip Lee and a few doors away from her brother James Brown.

None of the Lee children have been successfully identified in the 1850 census.

Jane and Jesse had the following children:

1. Harriet M Lee, b. Abt 1800, Eaton Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Jennie Virgo Lee, b. Abt 1803, Eaton Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
3. Jesse Lee, b. Abt 1806, Eaton Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
4. John Lee, b. Abt 1809, Eaton Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Given the similarities between John Lee and John O. Lee it’s possible they could be the same person.
5. John O Lee, b. Abt 1812, Eaton Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Given the similarities between John Lee and John O. Lee it’s possible they could be the same person.

7. Justice James W. Brown, b. 12 Sep 1790, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 29 Jan 1861, East Herrick, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years)

Justice James W. Brown, b. 12 Sep 1790, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 29 Jan 1861, East Herrick, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years).

James’ information is presented below as Branch 2.

Branch 1: William Brown (I) in Kingston, Luzerne County

William Brown, b. Abt 1770, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 29 May 1797, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 27 years). William was the second son of Alexander Brown (II) and Mary Tyler, shown above. He married Abt. 1794 in Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, to Sarah Lewis, b. 1778, d. 4 Sep 1868, Buried Orfordville, WI, Cemetery (Age 90 years).

Henry Blackman Plumb’s 1885 History of Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, provides a five-generation family tree for this family through Alexander’s son, William Brown. The full tree can be found here: http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~culbert/Hanover/brown.htm. Plumb shows William’s generation as:”William BROWN 2 (Alexander 1) was born in Lancaster County; lived in Kingston, PA; married Sarah LEWIS; died young, in Kingston. They had: William BROWN, b. 1797, d. 1880, m. (1) Amanda DILLEY, (2) Julia MOSIER”

In 1973 Ruth Brown of Scranton, since deceased, informed Linda Brown (Homer’s granddaughter and daughter of Clarence L. and Dorothy Brown) that she believed Alexander came from what is now Berks County, or that portion of Lancaster Co. now in Berks. Ruth Brown indicated that William Brown was the son of Alexander Brown who came from Northern Ireland and settled in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. William Brown is noted as being born in 1770 and having married about 1794 to Sarah Lewis (born 1778). Their children were William Brown Jr., born June 1, 1797 and Elizabeth, who died in infancy. William Brown Sr. died May 1797, a month prior to the birth of his only surviving child. His cause of death is unknown. His widow, Sarah Lewis-Brown, then married in 1805 to Archibald Smiley. Their children: Samuel, John (died 8 yrs old), Archibald, and Lewis.

A Letter of Administration for the estate of the late Alexander Brown, dated 26 AUG 1796, who died intestate, lists Elizabeth and John Brown as Administrators and William Brown as Surety.

In 1810, William Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his stepfather’s family, Archibald Smiley. William is shown as a male between under 10 years of age.

In 1820, William Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his stepfather’s family, Archibald Smiley. William is shown as the lone male between 16-25 years of age.

In 1830, William Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, in his own household.

1. Elizabeth Brown, b. Abt 1795, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Abt 1796, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 1 years)

Elizabeth Brown, b. Abt 1795, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Abt 1796, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 1 years). She died in infancy.

2. William Brown (II), b. 1 Jun 1797, Wyoming or Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 29 Apr 1880, Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years)

William Brown (II), b. 1 Jun 1797, Wyoming or Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 29 Apr 1880, Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years).

William’s information is presented below.

William Brown (II) in Hanover, Luzerne County

William Brown, b. 1 Jun 1797, Wyoming or Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 29 Apr 1880, Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years). William Brown (II) was the son of William Brown (I) and Sarah Lewis, shown above. William married firstly Abt 1825 to Amanda Dilley, b. Abt 1800, d. Abt 1840 (Age ~ 40 years). After his first wife died, William married secondly Abt 1844 to Julia Ann (Mosier) Stivers, b. 1 Sep 1813, d. 10 Apr 1858, Prob. Nanticoke, Newport Township, Luzerne Co., PA (Age 44 years). He had children by both wives.

William was born posthumously, a month after his father died. His mother later remarried.

In 1800, 1810 and 1820, William Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his mother and step father, Archibald Smiley.

In 1830, William was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his wife and a son and daughter, both under 5 years old, presumably Stephen and Emeline. There is also an unidentified male 50-59 years of age residing with the family. As William’s father was deceased, it seems likely it was his wife’s father.

William has not been found in the 1840 or 1850 census.

In 1860, William, age 64, was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in the Wilkes Barre postal district, with no wife and with his children, Sarah, Anderson, Hendrick, George, and Lewis. He was living two houses away from Henry Plumb, author of the 1885 History of Hanover Township.

William probably died at the home of his son Hendrick in Nanticoke. The death certificate of his son Lewis C. Brown apparently states that William was born in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA. This statement was given by Hendrick Brown when completing the death certificate for his brother Lewis C. Brown. The Plumb History of Hanover states that William was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA. Perhaps both are correct, as Kingston is in the Wyoming Valley and was the center of population at the time that William was born. However, his daughter Sarah’s death certificate indicates that William was born in Connecticut. This statement was given by her son Loren E Dunn, and is two generations removed so is less reliable.

William Brown and his first wife, Amanda Dilley, had the following children:

1. Hiram Brown, b. Abt 1824, d. UNKNOWN

Hiram Brown, b. Abt 1823, d. UNKNOWN. Hiram is not listed in either Ruth Brown’s tree or Plumb’s history of Hanover. His father, William, is shown in 1830 with only one son under the age of 5, which would be Stephen, and no other sons. Thus Hiram must have died before 1830.

2. John Brown, b. Abt 1825, d. UNKNOWN

John Brown, b. Abt 1825, d. UNKNOWN. John Brown is not recorded in the 1830 census. He is beleived to have died young as he is also not mentioned in Plumb’s History.

3. Stephen Brown, b. 1825, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1886, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 61 years)

Stephen Brown, b. 1825, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1886, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 61 years). He married to Mary Ann Willey, b. 23 Nov 1825, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA , d. 12 Mar 1900, Bridgeville, Sussex, Delaware, USA (Age 74 years).

Stephen lived in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA until at least 1863. Sometime between 1863-1870 he moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA, where he worked as a boat builder. Census records indicate that he could not read or write.

In 1860, Stephen was residing in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with this wife, Mary, and children, Emma, Mary, Amanda, Annice, and Jane. He was employed as a boat builder.

In 1870, Stephen was residing in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. He was employed as a boat wright and residing with his wife and all his children. His married daughter, Emma, was residing next door with her husband and children.

In 1880, Stephen was residing on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his wife and children, Emma, Amanda, Jane, Charles, and his grandchildren, Edith Shaffer, Hattie, Shaffer and Harry Shaffer. He was employed as a carpenter.

Stephen and Mary had the following children:

1. Emma Brown, b. 1848, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1922 (Age 74 years). Emma married to George Shafer, b. 1842, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.In 1870, Emma was residing in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with her husband and three children. Her parents and siblings were living next door.In 1880, Emma was residing on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with her parents and her children, Edith Shaffer, Hattie, Shaffer and Harry Shaffer, but without her husband. She is shown under her maiden name and as “single.”
  Emma and George had the following children:
  1. Edith Shafer, b. 1866, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
  2. Hattie Shafer, b. 1869, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA , d. UNKNOWN
  3. Harry Shafer, b. 1869, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Mary Brown, b. 1850, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. She married to Charles Butzbaugh.
3. Amanda Brown, b. 1852, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
4. Anne Brown, b. 1853, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
5. Jane Brown, b. 1856, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
6. Charles Brown, b. 12 Sep 1861, Hanover Township, Luzerne Co., PA , d. 6 Oct 1911 (Age 50 years).
  In 1870, Charles was residing in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his parents.In 1880, Charles was residing on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his parents.Charles has not been found in 1890, 1900 or 1910. He died in 1911.

4. Emeline Brown, b. Abt 1821, d. UNKNOWN

Emeline Brown, b. Abt 1821, d. UNKNOWN.

Emeline Brown is recorded in family records as being a daughter of William’s first marriage and having died young. She is likely the duaghter shown as under five years of age in the 1830 census as she’s the only known daughter to be born before 1830. Her birth year shown here is merely a guess based on the belief that she was born within 5 years before the 1830 census.

5. Alma Brown, b. 1832, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Alma Brown, b. 1832, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Alma Brown married firstly to Samuel Michael, b. 1825, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN, and secondly to Abram Walton.

In 1850, Alma was residing in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with the family of Henry and Mary Fisher.

In 1860, Alma was residing in Wilkes-Barre postal district, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with her husband Samuel Michael and their children Amanda, Charles, and John.

In 1871 Alma is recorded in the City Directory for Wilkes-Barre shows Alma as a widow of the deceased Samual Michael, residing at Lehigh n Hazel in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

Alma had the following children with her first husband, Samuel Michael. She had no children with her second husband.

1. Charles Michael, b. 1852, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Amanda Michael, b. 2 Aug 1852, v, d. 22 Feb 1918, Monroe Township, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 65 years)
3. John Michael, b. 1859, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
4. Ellen Michael, b. Abt 1861, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
5. Lewis Michael, b. Abt 1863, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
6. Mary Michael, b. Abt 1865, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
7. Stephen Michael, b. Abt 1870, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

William Brown (II) and his second wife, Julia Ann (Mosier) Stivers, had the following children:

1. Sarah Brown, b. 8 Dec 1845, Newport Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 22 Mar 1927, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 81 years)

Sarah Brown, b. 8 Dec 1845, Newport Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 22 Mar 1927, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 81 years). Sarah married on 4 Apr 1869 in Prob. Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA to Anson Dunn, b. 30 Mar 1846, Wysox, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 8 Oct 1892 (Age 46 years).

Sarah married Anson Dunn. They lived in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA and had a family. It’s interesting to note that “Dunn” is Gaelic for “Brown.” So they shared the same surname in two different languages.

According to Sarah’s death registration, she was born in Newport, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA as the daughter of William Brown and Julia Ann Mosier. According to FindAGrave, she was born in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA.

In 1860, Sarah was residing in Wilkes Barre, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with her father William Brown and several siblings.

In 1880, Sarah was living on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with her husband and children.

In 1900, Sarah was living on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with her husband and children.

In 1920, Sarah was living on Old River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA as a widow and farmer with two of her children, Alice and Loren.

Sarah Brown and Anson Dunn had the following children:

1. Myron Vaness Dunn, b. 13 Mar 1870, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 13 Nov 1934, Lanesboro, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 64 years). Myron married on 1 Jun 1898 to Mary Briggs, b. UNKNOWN, d. UNKNOWN. They had the following child:
  1. Lester A Dunn, b. Jan 1900, Newport, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Abt 1900, Newport, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA . Died in infancy.
2. Alice Vienna Dunn, b. 19 Dec 1871, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.
3. Lulu May Dunn, b. 7 Oct 1873, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Lulu married on 12 Apr 1898 to William Albert Letcher, b. 26 Aug 1875, d. 16 Feb 1941 (Age 65 years). They had the following children:
  1. Alice Mildred Letcher, b. 21 Jun 1899, d. UNKNOWN
  2. Mary Rosevear Letcher, b. 4 Feb 1902, d. UNKNOWN
  3. William Albert Letcher, b. 23 Dec 1909, d. UNKNOWN
  4. Edith Letcher, b. 13 Sep 1916, d. UNKNOWN
4. Martha Agnes Dunn, b. 6 Oct 1875, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. She married Abt 1909 in Prob. Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, to Herbert R. Bartholomew, d. Between 1920 and 1930, Possibly Seattle, Washington, USA.
5. George Menzen Dunn, b. 10 Sep 1879, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
6. Adrian Anson Dunn, b. 13 Jun 1884, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
7. Percy Emmett Dunn, b. 7 Jan 1886, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 30 Nov 1918, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 32 years)
8. Loren Everett Dunn, b. 26 Sep 1887, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 15 May 1954, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 66 years)

2. Anderson D. Brown, b. 19 May 1849, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1 Nov 1913, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA (Age 64 years)

Anderson D. Brown, b. 19 May 1849, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1 Nov 1913, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA (Age 64 years). He married on 25 Dec 1870 to Melinda Coolbaugh, b. 1851, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Bef 1900 (Age < 48 years). They had the following children:

1. Minnie Brown, b. 1872, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. According to her father’s obituary, she married a Randelett.
2. Eliza Brown, b. Nov 1874, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. She married in 1898 to Edward Lark, b. Apr 1875, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. In 1900, she was recorded twice, residing with both her widowed father and her husband, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA.
3. Bertha Brown, b. Dec 1876, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 19 Oct 1925, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 48 years). Bertha died at age 44 from pnuemonia. She was employed as a bookkeeper, was unmarried and residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA at the time.
4. Harvey Edwin Brown, b. 18 Jan 1878, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 11 Nov 1955, Roselle Park, Union, New Jersey, USA (Age 77 years). He married to a woman named Freda whose birth surname is unknown.In 1899, the city directory for Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA lists a Harvey E Brown as a laborer.In 1900, Harvey Brown was residing in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his parents.In 1917, Harvey Edwin Brown’s WWI draft registration shows him living in Bergen, New Jersey, USA with his wife, Freda Brown. He was employed as a theatrical stage mechanic at the Hippodrome in New York City. The New York Hippodrome was the largest theatre in the world at the time of its construction, with state of the art theatrical technology. Among its famour performers was Harry Houdini.
  In 1942, Harvey Edwin Brown’s draft registration card shows him living in Bergen, New Jersey, USA, and born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. He was unemployed. His wife is recorded as Freda Brown.
  
  His death registration with the Episcopal Church in 1955 shows him residing at Orchard Street in “R.P.” (believed to be Roselle Park), in the diocese of Newark, New Jersey, USA
5. Frank Brown, b. Apr 1881, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. In 1900, Frank was residing in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA with his parents and siblings. He may have moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and may have been imprisoned in 1910, but due to the commonness of his name he cannot be confidently identified in later census records,

3. Hendrick Wright Brown, b. 23 Dec 1851, Newport Center, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1 Dec 1940, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 88 years)

Hendrick Wright Brown, b. 23 Dec 1851, Newport Center, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1 Dec 1940, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 88 years).

His information is presented below.

4. George A. Brown, b. 13 Jun 1854, Newport Center, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 30 Apr 1919, Colorado, USA (Age 64 years)

George A. Brown, b. 13 Jun 1854, Newport Center, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 30 Apr 1919, Colorado, USA (Age 64 years). George married firstly in 1897 to Denver, Colorado, USA to Paula J. Gates, b. Sep 1865, Ohio, USA , d. UNKNOWN. He married secondly on 25 Feb 1904 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA to Lulu Porter, b. 1888, Chaffee, Colorado, USA , d. Bef 1910, Denver, Colorado, USA (Age < 21 years).

George Brown was born in 1854.

In 1860, George Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his widowed father and siblings.

In 1870, at age 16, George Brown was residing in nearby Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with the family of William Casner. He was employed as a labourer. His place of employment is not listed but he was living with a group of unrelated labourers. The next previous person on the same census page not listed as a labourer was a miner, suggesting that George may have been employed with a mining company.

George has not been confidently identified in 1880, however there is a matching George A Brown, born abt 1855 in Pennsylvania, and residing in Falls, Chase, Kansas, USA, employed as a stone builder. It is not certain that he is the same George A Brown, but no other match has been found in 1880, and this match would fit with George’s migration west to be found in Denver, Colorado in 1900.

In 1897, at age 43, George Brown married 32-year-old widow, Paula Gates, who had a five year old son at the time. This is according to the 1900 census which shows them has being married 3 years. The location of their marriage is not given, but Denver is presumed.

In 1900, George Brown was residing in Denver, Colorado, USA, with his wife, Paula Gates, and her son from a previous relationship. Robert Gates. Robert is recorded as a stepson of George Brown. George was employed as a stone cutter.

1. Robert L Gates, b. Mar 1892, Colorado, USA , d. UNKNOWN

In 1904, at age 50, George Brown, married 16 year old Lulu Porter. It is presumed that Paula Gates had previously died. Lulu is found in 1900, at 12 years of age, residing Chaffee County, Colorado, USA, just west of Denver, with her parents and siblings. There is no further record of her. She is presumed to have died before 1910.

In 1910, George Brown was residing in Denver, Colorado, USA in a bording house and was recorded as being single.

In 1919, George Brown died in Denver and was buried back in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. The beneficiaries listed in his will include only siblings and nephews and nieces. There is no mention of Robert Gates.

5. Lewis C. Brown, b. 12 Apr 1857, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 12 Sep 1927, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years)

Lewis C. Brown, b. 12 Apr 1857, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 12 Sep 1927, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years).

Lewis’ information is presented further below.

Hendrick Wright Brown in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

Hendrick Wright Brown, b. 23 Dec 1851, Newport Center, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1 Dec 1940, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 88 years). Henry Brown was the son of William Brown (II), shown above.

Henry married on 25 Dec 1870 to Sarah E. McCreary, b. 1852, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1893, Hanover or Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 41 years).

In 1860, Hendrick Brown was residing in Wilkes Barre postal district, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his parents and siblings.

In 1880, Hendrick Brown was residing on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife and children. He was employed as a fireman.

In 1900, Henry W Brown was residing on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his children. He was widowed and employed as a stationary engineer.

In 1910, Henry W Brown was residing on River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his daughter Mildred. He was widowed and employed as an engineer in a coal mine.

In 1920, Henry W Brown was residing on Old River Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his daughter Mildred and her husband Ernest. Henry was employed as a janitor in a public school.

In 1930, Hendrick Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his daughter Mildred and her family. Hendrick was retired and widowed.

At the time of his death, Hendrick was residing at 120 Main Road in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. His employment was listed as “retired teamster.” His place of birth is listed as Newport Center.

Henry and Sarah had the following children:

1. Franklin Daniel Brown, b. 22 Jul 1874, Avondale, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, d. 28 Nov 1946, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 72 years)

Franklin Daniel Brown, b. 22 Jul 1874, Avondale, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America , d. 28 Nov 1946, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 72 years). Franklin married on 15 Jul 1898 to Mary Catherine Fink, b. 9 May 1875, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America , d. 22 Jan 1960, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 84 years).“Frank married Mary Fink on January 15, 1898, and the couple raised three daughters: Ruth, Viola, and Mona. Mary was the third of four daughters. She married Frank Brown on January 15, 1898, and the couple raised three daughters: Ruth, Viola, and Mona.” (Find A Grave)In 1910, Frank was residing in Scranton, Lackawana, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife and children. He was employed as a clerk for the railroad.In 1920, Frank was residing in Scranton, Lackawana, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife and children. He was employed as a clerk for the DL & W Company (Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad).In 1930, Frank was residing in Scranton, Lackawana, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife and children. He was employed as a bookkeeper in a coal office.

In 1940, Frank was residing in Scranton, Lackawana, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife and two spinster daughers, Ruth and Mona. He was employed as a clerk.

According to Frank’s death certificate, he worked as an auditor for the Glen Alden Coal Company.

Frankling and Mary had the following children:

1. Ruth Arlene Brown, b. 31 Dec 1902, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America , d. Nov 1985, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years)
2. Viola Brown, b. 1906, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
3. Mona Marian Brown, b. 24 Mar 1913, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America , d. 29 May 2001 (Age 88 years)

2. Oscar Brown, b. 1877, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Oscar Brown, b. 1877, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

Oscar Brown is found only in the 1880 census at 3 years of age. He has not been found in any later census records or other records He is believed to have died in childhood.

3. Laura Brown, b. 31 Mar 1879, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 15 Jun 1954, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 75 years)

Laura Brown, b. 31 Mar 1879, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 15 Jun 1954, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 75 years). Laura married on 30 Mar 1896 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA to Herdic Benjamin Hess, b. 20 Feb 1873, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 9 Jan 1951, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 77 years).

In 1900, Laura was living with her husband, Herdie Hess, and their two children, in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Laura and Herdic had the following children:

1. Earl F Hess, b. Dec 1897, Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Emmett W Hess, b. Jun 1899, Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
3. Katherine Fay Hess, b. 15 Sep 1911, Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

4. Lewis Wayne Brown, b. 18 Aug 1881, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 27 Aug 1965, Endicott, Broome County, New York, USA (Age 84 years)

Lewis Wayne Brown, b. 18 Aug 1881, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 27 Aug 1965, Endicott, Broome County, New York, USA (Age 84 years). Lewis married in 1908 in Chemung County, New York, USA to Bertha Yeisley, b. 7 Apr 1887, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 21 Jun 1967, Fairmount Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 80 years).

Obituary:
“Lewis W. Brown, 111 Mechanic Street, Endicott, NY, formerly of Hanover Township and Scranton, died Friday at Charles Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY, he was 84.
Born in Dundee section of Hanover Township, AUgust 18, 1881, Brown was a son of Hendrick and Sarah McCrary Brown. He was a graduate of Hanover Township High School. Brown was a veteran of [the] Spanish-American war and World War I.
Prior to his retirement, he had served as building superintendent of Central YMCA, Scranton, for 12 years. Previously, he had served in the same capacity at Carbondale.
Brown owned and perated a general store at Harvery’s Lake for several years. His wife, the former Bertha Yeisley, died several years ago.
He was a member of [the] Methodist Church, Scranton; POS of A., Askam; American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts, Scranton.
Surviving are brothers, Edward, Hanover Township, and Warren, Wilkes-Barre; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Herman, Hanover Township; two grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Grace Hart, died in 1964. Funeral will be held at Kniffen Funeral Home, 463 South Main Street, Tuesday morning at 11 with Rev. A. James Cara officiating. Burial will be in Hanover Green Cemetery, Friends may call tonight 7 to 9.”

In 1900, Lewis Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a mining labourer.

In 1920, Lewis Brown was residing in Horseheads, Chemung, New York, USA, with his wife and daughter. He was employed as a farmer.

Lewis and Bertha had the following child:

1. Grace Anna Brown, b. 27 Nov 1910, Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 18 Mar 1965 (Age 54 years)

5. Susan Brown, b. Jun 1883, Dundee, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 17 Jan 1931, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 47 years)

Susan Brown, b. Jun 1883, Dundee, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 17 Jan 1931, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 47 years). Susan married on 30 Jul 1901 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA to Ira T Hess, b. 1879, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

In 1900, Susan was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with her parents and siblings.

In 1910, Susan Brown was residing in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, just south of WIlkes-Barre, with her husband and children.

In 1920, Susan Brown was residing in McNett Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, northwest of Wilkes-Barre, with her husband and daughter.

In 1930, Susan Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with her husband and daughter.

Susan and Ira had the following children:

1. Myron W Hess, b. 1905, Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Helen M Hess, b. 14 Sep 1908, Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

6. 1st Lieut. Edward Brown, b. 15 Dec 1886, Dundee, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

1st Lieut. Edward Brown, b. 15 Dec 1886, Dundee, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Edward married on 21 Jul 1920 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA to Mary Emanuel, b. Abt 1897, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

Edward Brown was residing in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1918 when shipped overseas for service in WWI as a First Lieutenant.

In 1930, Edward Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvanian, USA, with his wife and three children. He was employed as salesman for a text book company.

In 1940, Edward Brown was residing at Rutter St Main Road in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his wife and four children. He was employed as a forester. (There is a matching Edward Brown in Wilkes-Barre, also married to a Mary, but with no children. This Edward is preferred as his wife’s sister, Nan Emmanuel, is staying with them and one of Edward’s daughters is named Nan.)

In 1942, on his WWII draft registration document, he was listed as residing in Wilkes-Barre, and employed with the Department of Agriculture.

Edward and Mary had the following children:

1. Mary Brown, b. 1922, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Nan Brown, b. 1924, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
3. Edward Brown b. 1927, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
4. Beverley J Brown, b. 1929, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
5. Jack Brown, b. 1932, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

7. Mildred Brown, b. 1888, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1980, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 92 years)

Mildred Brown, b. 1888, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1980, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 92 years). Mildren married on 25 Nov 1912 in Dundee, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA to Ernest William Herman, b. 8 Dec 1887, Mecklenberg, Germany , d. 1 Apr 1958, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years).

Mildren and Ernest had the following children:

1. Marjorie E Herman, b. 21 Mar 1916, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 3 Oct 1991, Unknown (Age 75 years)
2. Ruth A Herman, b. 26 May 1922, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 4 Jul 2012, Unknown (Age 90 years)

8. Warren Brown, b. 23 Mar 1891, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 28 Feb 1978 (Age 86 years)

Warren Brown, b. 23 Mar 1891, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 28 Feb 1978 (Age 86 years). Warren married to Helen M Bush, b. Abt 1904, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

According to Find A Grave, Warren served in WWI.

In 1930, Warren Brown was residing in Hanover, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his wife and children. He was employed as a public school teacher.

In 1940, Warren Brown was residing in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his wife and children. He was employed as a school teacher.

Warren and Helen had the following children:

1. Jeanette Sarah Brown, b. 1926, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Robert W Brown, b. 1929, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
3. George Hendrick Brown, b. 29 Dec 1930, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 28 Jul 1974, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA (Age 43 years)
4. Dorothy C Brown, b. 1937, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

Lewis C Brown, in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconson, USA

Lewis C. Brown, b. 12 Apr 1857, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 12 Sep 1927, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years). Lewis C Brown was the youngest son of William brown (II), shown above. Lewis married on 22 Mar 1883 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA to Etta Adelia Luce, b. 12 Apr 1863, Ossian, Livingston County, New York, USA , d. 6 May 1927, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA .

Lewis Brown was born in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in 1857.

In 1860, Lews Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his parents and siblings.

Lewis Brown had not been found in the 1870 census.

In 1880, Lewis Brown was residing in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA, by himself and employed as a painter.

In 1885, Lewis Brown was residing in Belmont, Woodson, Kentucky, USA, with his wife and ten month old son George. He was employed as a farmer. (There were other Browns living nearby. They have not been identified as relatives, but may be a source for future research.)

In 1900, Lewis Brown was residing in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA with his wife and children. He was employed as a merchant.

In 1910, Lewis Brown was residing in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA with his wife and children. He was employed as a painter.

In 1920, Lewis Brown was residing in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA with his wife and daughter, Norma and her husband. He was employed as a paper hanger.

Lewis Brown died in 1927.

Lewis and etta had the following children:

1. George Henry Brown, b. 23 Jun 1884, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, d. 26 Jan 1946, Rockford, Illinois, USA (Age 61 years)

George Henry Brown, b. 23 Jun 1884, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 26 Jan 1946, Rockford, Illinois, USA (Age 61 years). George married on 1 Jun 1912 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA to Alta Eleanor Cadman, b. 11 Feb 1883, Wanari, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, USA , d. 23 Aug 1968, Snoqualmie Pass, Kittitas County, Washington, USA . They had the following children:

1. Marion Alta Brown, b. 2 Nov 1913, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Richard Lewis Brown, b. 11 Aug 1923, Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas, USA , d. UNKNOWN

2. Frederick Ansen Brown, b. 14 Sep 1888, Yates Center, Belmont, Woodson County, Kansas, USA, d. 1979 (Age 90 years)

Frederick Ansen Brown, b. 14 Sep 1888, Yates Center, Belmont, Woodson County, Kansas, USA , d. 1979 (Age 90 years). Frederick married on 18 Dec 1907 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA to Margie Eliza Cadman, b. 2 Oct 1889, d. 11 Feb 1982, Fullerton, CA (Age 92 years). They had the following children:

1. Alice Alvena Brown, b. 9 Apr 1908, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 17 Jan 1989 (Age 80 years)
2. Robert Ingle Brown, b. 29 Nov 1910, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 1980 (Age 69 years)

3. Homer Raymond Brown, b. 24 May 1891, Yates Center, Belmont, Woodson County, Kansas, USA, d. 29 Sep 1959, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA (Age 68 years)

Homer Raymond Brown, b. 24 May 1891, Yates Center, Belmont, Woodson County, Kansas, USA , d. 29 Sep 1959, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA (Age 68 years). Homer married to Nellie Garry, b. 1896, d. 9 Feb 1977, Both Homer and Nellie are buried at EastLawn Cemetery, Beloit. (Age 81 years). They had the following children:

1. Norma L. Brown, b. 16 Feb 1917, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 19 Feb 1917, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA (Age 0 years). She died in infancy.
2. Roddy Brown, b. 6 Jul 1918, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. UNKNOWN
3. Stacy Eugene Brown, b. 6 Jul 1918, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 9 Dec 1992 (Age 74 years)
4. Dwight Lewis Brown, b. 2 May 1920, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. UNKNOWN, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
5. Clarence LeRoy Brown, b. 30 Apr 1923, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 30 Jun 2004, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA (Age 81 years)
6. Mary Etta Brown, b. 9 Jul 1928, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. UNKNOWN

4. Stacy Lewis Brown, b. 15 Feb 1896, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, d. 6 Feb 1926, El Paso, Texas, USA (Age 29 years)

Stacy Lewis Brown, b. 15 Feb 1896, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 6 Feb 1926, El Paso, Texas, USA (Age 29 years). Stacy married on Jan 1926 to Frances Rosser, b. 15 Feb 1896, d. Abt 2004, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA (Age 107 years) . They had no known children.

5. Norma K. Brown, b. 15 Nov 1897, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, d. 13 May 1923, Cottage Sanitarium, Silver City, NM. Buried East Lawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock Co., WI. (Age 25 years)

Norma K. Brown, b. 15 Nov 1897, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 13 May 1923, Cottage Sanitarium, Silver City, NM. Buried EastLawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock Co., WI. (Age 25 years). Norma married on 22 Nov 1919 to Ellis R. Brandt, b. 22 Oct 1893, Ohio , d. 24 Jun 1960 (Age 66 years).

In 1920, Norma Brown was residing in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA with her husband, Ellis Brandt, and her parents. Norma and Ellis had no children.

Lewis Brown and family ca. 1920

L to R: Lewis C. Brown, daughter Norma Brown, wife Etta Luce Brown, son Homer Brown holding son Stacy Brown, and wife Nellie C. Garry Brown. ca. 1920. c/o the late Robert Brown

Georgie, Freddie, and Homer Brown

Georgie, Freddie, and Homer BROWN taken at the Shirley Studio in Yates Center, KS in 1891. Georgie age 7, Freddie age 3, and Homer age 6 months. c/o Shelley Cardiel

Branch II: Justice James W. Brown in Eaton, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

Justice James W. Brown, b. 12 Sep 1790, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 29 Jan 1861, East Herrick, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years). He was the son of Alexander Brown (II), above. James married Abt 1815 in Eatonville, Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA to Martha Amelia Ryder, b. 22 Mar 1796, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 31 Mar 1837, Eatonville, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 41 years). James married secondly in 1837 to Mary, b. 3 Apr 1800, d. 29 Apr 1850, Bowmans Creek, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 50 years). James married thirdly about 1854 to Susanna, b. 1810, Connecticut, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

According to Ruth Brown’s tree, the Brown family came from Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA to Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in 1786. Thus James was most likely born in Kingston.

According to Plumb’s 1885 History of Hanover Township, James Brown, son of Alexander Brown and Mary Tyler, “went to Wayne County.” (sic, Wyoming County)

According to Joan Huston: “James was the first Protonotary (principal clerk notary or probate officer) for Wyoming County. Buried in the Old Brick Cemetery, Eaton Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. according to the Wyoming County Historical Society. According to Alverta Brown Martin’s book “Pacific Northwest Grandfathers”, he was buried in the Harding Cemetery.” The former is correct.

In 1830 (prior to the formation of Wyoming County), James Brown is found residing in Eaton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, with the following family: one male 0-4, one male 5-9, one male 30-39, two females 0-4, one female 5-9, 3 females 10-14, one female 30-39. James is the only Brown in Eaton in 1830. These ages coincide with James and his wife and children.

In 1833, there is listed a Justice James Brown. There is no other James Brown known to be residing in Eaton at the time, so it is presumed to be this James Brown.

In 1840 James was residing in Eaton, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with the following family: one male 10-14, one male 15-19, one male 40-50, two females 10-14, one female 15-19, two females 20-30, and one female 40-50. These ages coincide with James and his wife and younger children. He was residing nearby to his sister Jane Lee (nee Brown).

In 1850 (after the formation of Wyoming County), James was residing in Eaton, (now in) Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA as a widowed farmer with his children Martha, James and Mary. His son, Ryder, was residing nearby in Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA. His age was given as 18. He was a farmer and residing with E. Jenkins and family.

James death record gives his death as 29 JUN 1861, age 70 years, 9 months and 17 days.

Gravestone transcription from Old Brick Church Cemetery, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA:
BROWN, James, Esq., d: 29 June 1861 70y 9m 17d “My Father Sleeps”;
Martha, h/w, d: 31 Mar 1837 41y 9d (Illegible);
Mary, h/w, was drowned in Bowman’s Creek 27 Apr 1850 50y 26d

James had the following children by his first wife, Martha:

1. Jane Brown, b. 26 Apr 1816, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 6 Aug 1890, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 74 years)

Jane Brown, b. 26 Apr 1816, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 6 Aug 1890, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 74 years). Jane married in 1850 to Judge Palmer Jenkins, b. 2 Nov 1814, Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America , d. 26 Nov 1894, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, PA. (Age 80 years).

In 1870, Jane was residing in Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, with her husband and other family members whose relationships are not identified.

In 1880, Jane was residing in Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, with her husband and niece.

“Mrs. Palmer Jenkins died at her home in this place on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, at the age of 74 years. Mrs. Jenkins has been confined to the house, and a part of the time to the bed for several months past, and her death, although a shock to the members of the family, was not unexpected. She has for many years been one of the leading members of the Baptist church, and an ever-welcome person in social circles, and will be greatly missed. The funeral services will be held at the house at 2 o’clock this afternoon, and the remains will be taken to La Grange for interment. We extend sympathy to her bereaved husband.” (Tunkhannock Republican, 8 Aug 1890.)

“PALMER JENKINS was born in Tunkhannock, November 2nd 1814, and married Jane, daughter of James Brown of Eaton. They have an adopted daughter. Mr Jenkins was for many years a farmer and lumberman, but in 1863 he retired from business and has since resided in the borough.” (History of Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming Counties, PA. 1880. By W.W. Munsell.)

Palmer and Jane had the following children:

1. Daughter Jenkins, b. UNKNOWN, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
2. Washington Brown Avery Jenkins, b. 7 May 1851, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

2. Caroline Amelia Brown, b. 18 Oct 1818, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 4 Mar 1852, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 33 years)

Caroline Amelia Brown, b. 18 Oct 1818, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 4 Mar 1852, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 33 years). She married on 23 Dec 1841 in Eaton Township, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA to Cyrus Avery, b. 8 Mar 1821, Falls, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 23 Mar 1906, Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 85 years).

1. Alexander James Avery, b. 14 May 1843, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 27 Apr 1907, Noel, McDonald, Missouri, USA (Age 63 years)
2. Dr. Edward Fayett Avery, b. 28 May 1846, Falls, Wyoming, Pennsylvania , d. 18 Jul 1917, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 71 years)
3. Cyrus Lawrence Avery, b. 30 Sep 1848, Camptown, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 26 Nov 1937, Conewango, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 89 years)

3. Asa Ryder Brown, b. 29 Nov 1820, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 18 Nov 1883, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 62 years)

Asa Ryder Brown, b. 29 Nov 1820, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 18 Nov 1883, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 62 years).

His information is presented below.

4. Augustine Brown, b. Mar 1823, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 28 May 1823, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 0 years)

4. Augustine Brown, b. Mar 1823, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 28 May 1823, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 0 years). Augustine Brown is buried in the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, along with his parents. They are the only Browns in that cemetery.

5. Ann Martha Brown, b. 3 Apr 1825, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 21 Mar 1885, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 59 years)

Ann Martha Brown, b. 3 Apr 1825, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 21 Mar 1885, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 59 years). Ann married on 19 Apr 1853 in Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA to the Honorable Nelson Lee, b. 16 Oct 1827, Eaton Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 20 Jan 1897, Eaton Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 69 years). They had the following children:

1. Charles Malcom Lee, b. 23 Jan 1854, Eaton Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 12 Jul 1905, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Age 51 years)
2. M. Lizzie Lee, b. 1866, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

6. James Washington Brown, b. 31 Aug 1828, Eatonville, Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 10 Jun 1901, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 72 years)

James Washington Brown, b. 31 Aug 1828, Eatonville, Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 10 Jun 1901, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 72 years).

His information is presented below.

7. Mary Brown, b. 1830, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 23 Mar 1909, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 79 years)

Mary Brown, b. 1830, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 23 Mar 1909, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 79 years). Mary married in 1871 to Dr. Sylvester S Smith, b. 12 Aug 1845, Canada , d. 22 Nov 1911, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 66 years).

8. Alexander Brown, b. 1831, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 4 years)

Alexander Brown, b. 1831, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 4 years). Alexander died in childhood.

9. Almira Brown, b. 26 Mar 1833, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 6 Mar 1834, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 0 years)

Almira Brown, b. 26 Mar 1833, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 6 Mar 1834, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 0 years). Almira died in infancy.

10. Harriet Brown, b. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 0 years)

Harriet Brown, b. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 0 years). Harriet died in infancy.

Asa Ryder Brown

Asa Ryder Brown, b. 29 Nov 1820, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 18 Nov 1883, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 62 years). Asa Ryder Brown was a son of Justice James W. Brown, shown above.

Asa married in 1846 in Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA to Mary Newman, b. 24 Oct 1824, Eaton Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 25 Aug 1907, Herrick Twp, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years).

There was another Asa Brown found in Wyoming County histories who was at least a full generation earlier than this Asa Brown. It is not known if they were related, but early information on this family is incomplete.

In 1830 and 1840, Ryder was residing in Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA with his parents.

In 1850, Asa was residing in Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA employed as a merchant. He was residing with his wife, Mary, and 2 year old son, George.

In 1860, Asa Ryder Brown was residing in Herrickville, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife, Mary, and chidren George, Elisah, and James.

On 1 Jul 1863, Asa was drafted into the army to fight in the American Civil War.

Asa and Mary had the following children:

1. George Brown, b. 1848, Camptown, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN, USA

George Brown, b. 1848, Camptown, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN, USA

George lived with his parents for his entire life. He never married nor had children. He may be the George Brown who enlisted for the army at age 22 in February 1870 and deserted three months later. George is not found in records after 1880 and is presumed to have died.

2. Elisha Newman Brown, b. 23 Aug 1849, Herrick, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 23 Apr 1914, Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 64 years)

Elisha Newman Brown, b. 23 Aug 1849, Herrick, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 23 Apr 1914, Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 64 years). Elisha married in 1876 to Rosa Belle Brown, b. 4 Sep 1858, Wyalusing, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 17 Dec 1932, Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 74 years). They had the following children:

1. Mary E Brown, b. 21 Apr 1877, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 11 Mar 1929, Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 51 years). Mary married Charles W Slocum, b. UNKNOWN, d. UNKNOWN. No record of children have been found for them.
2. William Ernest Brown, b. 1 May 1880, Stevensville, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1 Jul 1953, Mahoning, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 73 years). William married on 25 Jun 1933 in LeRaysville, Pennsylvania, USA to Catherine Gertrude Wallich, b. 11 Nov 1900, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA , d. 26 Jul 1992, Winter Park, Orange, Florida, USA (Age 91 years). They had the following children:
  1. William Rexford Brown, b. 16 May 1934, LeRaysville, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 22 Jun 2010, Venice, Sarasota, Florida, USA (Age 76 years).
  2. Jane Ernestine Brown, b. 11 Feb 1936, Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 11 Sep 2004, McAlpin, Suwanee County, Florida, USA (Age 68 years).

3. Gertrude Brown, b. 1856, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Gertrude Brown, b. 1856, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN.

4. James B. Brown, b. 5 Jan 1857, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 13 Jan 1893, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 36 years)

James B. Brown, b. 5 Jan 1857, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 13 Jan 1893, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 36 years).

James married to Lillie A Brown, b. 12 Nov 1857, Pike Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America , d. 5 Jun 1881, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 23 years). She appears to have died shortly thereafter. They had no known children.

James married secondly in 1882 to Inez Marsh, b. 8 Jun 1858, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 12 Apr 1937, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 78 years). They had the following children:

1. Maude Inez Brown, b. 10 Nov 1885, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. Jun 1977, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 91 years). She married on 11 Oct 1913 to Floyd Davison Taylor, b. 20 Sep 1887, Canton, Pennsylvania , d. 21 Sep 1971, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 84 years). They had the following children:
  1. James Taylor, b. 1916 in Ohio, USA, d. UNKNOWN.
  2. Ruth Betty Taylor, b. 10 Jun 1918, Waterbury, Connecticut , d. 11 Dec 1919 (Age 1 years)
  3. Floyd Davidson Taylor, b. 14 Aug 1922, Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America , d. 7 Nov 2011, Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 89 years)
2. Pauline B Brown, b. 1 Aug 1887, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 25 Dec 1981, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 94 years). Pauline married 31 Aug 1914 to Lynne Lionel Merritt, b. 7 Apr 1884, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 29 May 1974, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 90 years) . They had the following children:
  1. Dr. Lynne Lionel Merritt, b. 10 Sep 1915, Alba, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 11 Jan 2001, Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA (Age 85 years)
  2. Evelyn Elnora Merritt, b. 11 Jan 1917, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 3 Aug 2003, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 86 years)
  3. Claire Brown Merritt, b. 1922, Quakertown, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 9 Dec 1991, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA (Age 69 years)
  4. Emerson Blythe Merritt, b. 19 Jul 1923, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 15 Mar 1933, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA (Age 9 years)

5. Blanche Martha Brown, b. 5 Feb 1867, Herrickville, Bradford, Pennsylvania, d. 31 Oct 1916, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 49 years)

Blanche Martha Brown, b. 5 Feb 1867, Herrickville, Bradford, Pennsylvania , d. 31 Oct 1916, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 49 years). Blanche married on 11 Jun 1888 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA to Stanley Watson Nyhart, b. 11 Apr 1866, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 21 Jun 1951, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 85 years). They had the following children:

1. Hilda Nyhart, b. Sep 1890, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Helen B Nyhart, b. 1891, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 31 Aug 1891 (Age 0 years)
3. Florence May Nyhart, b. 4 Feb 1894, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 8 Aug 1921, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 27 years)
4. Dorothy E Nyhart, b. Nov 1898, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
5. Jacob T Nyhart, b. 1901, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN

6. Dollie Brown, b. 1869, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Dollie Brown, b. 1869, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Dollie Brown is found only in the 1870 census as a 10 month old infant. Carrie Brown is found only in the 1880 census as a 10-year-old daughter. As they are very close in age and as Dollie is found in 1870 and Carrie is found only in 1880, then it is possible they are the same person. If not, then it would appear that Carrie was born barely a year after Dolly and Dolly died before 1880.

7. Carrie Brown, b. 1870, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Carrie Brown, b. 1870, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Dollie Brown is found only in the 1870 census as a 10 month old infant. Carrie Brown is found only in the 1880 census as a 10-year-old daughter. As they are very close in age and as Dollie is found in 1870 and Carrie is found only in 1880, then it is possible they are the same person. If not, then it would appear that Carrie was born barely a year after Dolly and Dolly died before 1880.

James Washington Brown

James Washington Brown, b. 31 Aug 1828, Eatonville, Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 10 Jun 1901, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 72 years). James was a younger son of Justice James W. Brown, shown above.

James married on 6 Jan 1863 in Weedville, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA to Jane Sophia Lewis, b. 5 Mar 1846, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 19 Jun 1935, Bartlesville, OK (Age 89 years).

James and Jane had the following children:

1. William Ellsworth Brown, b. 9 Jul 1864, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 9 Jun 1937, Lomita, Los Angeles, California, USA (Age 72 years)

William Ellsworth Brown, b. 9 Jul 1864, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 9 Jun 1937, Lomita, Los Angeles, California, USA (Age 72 years). William married on 7 Oct 1893 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA to Alverta Naylor, b. 1 Jan 1873, Tumwater, Thurston, Washington, USA , d. 2 Jul 1934, Tracy, San Joaquin, California, USA (Age 61 years).

1. Ellis Ellsworth Brown, b. 23 Oct 1895, Centralia, Lewis, Washington, USA , d. 17 Jul 1937, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA (Age 41 years)
2. William Leslie Brown, b. 18 Apr 1898, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA , d. 4 Oct 1918, Champagne, France (Age 20 years)
3. Gerald Geoffrey Brown, b. 31 May 1907, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA , d. 1990 (Age 82 years)
4. Reva Alverta Brown, b. 26 Mar 1909, Tenino, Thurston, Washington, USA , d. 28 Sep 1991, Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA (Age 82 years)

2. James Lewis Brown, b. 18 Nov 1865, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

James Lewis Brown, b. 18 Nov 1865, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. James married to Freda Holland, b. 16 Jun 1875, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

1. Freda Marie Brown, b. 13 Dec 1895, Bradner, Wood, Ohio, USA , d. UNKNOWN
2. Evelyn Rose Brown, b. 1898, Bradner, Wood, Ohio, USA , d. UNKNOWN
3. James Sylvester Brown, b. 1904, Bradner, Wood, Ohio, USA , d. UNKNOWN
4. Bernard Lester Brown, b. 1911, Oklahoma, USA , d. UNKNOWN
5. Margaret Jane Brown, b. 1917, Oklahoma, USA , d. UNKNOWN

3. Mary Etta Brown, b. 1871, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Mary Etta Brown, b. 1871, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. Nothing further is known of her.

4. Harry Edemaye Brown, b. May 1880, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

Harry Edemaye Brown, b. May 1880, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA , d. UNKNOWN. He married Alice Gregory, b. UNKNOWN, d. UNKNOWN. According to Joan Huston’s notes, Harry died shortly after his marriage with no known children.

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1. Alexander Brown (III), b. Abt 1765, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

2. William Brown, b. Abt 1770, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 29 May 1797, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 27 years)

3. John Brown, b. Abt 1773, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

4. George Brown, b. Abt 1777, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

5. Sarah Brown, b. Feb 1780, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

6. Jane Brown, b. Abt 1783, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Aft 1840, Eaton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 58 years)

7. Justice James W. Brown, b. 12 Sep 1790, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 29 Jan 1861, East Herrick, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years)

Branch 1: William Brown (I) in Kingston, Luzerne County

1. Elizabeth Brown, b. Abt 1795, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Abt 1796, Probably Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 1 years)

2. William Brown (II), b. 1 Jun 1797, Wyoming or Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 29 Apr 1880, Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years)

William Brown (II) in Hanover, Luzerne County

1. Hiram Brown, b. Abt 1824, d. UNKNOWN

2. John Brown, b. Abt 1825, d. UNKNOWN

3. Stephen Brown, b. 1825, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1886, Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 61 years)

4. Emeline Brown, b. Abt 1821, d. UNKNOWN

5. Alma Brown, b. 1832, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

1. Sarah Brown, b. 8 Dec 1845, Newport Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 22 Mar 1927, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 81 years)

2. Anderson D. Brown, b. 19 May 1849, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1 Nov 1913, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA (Age 64 years)

3. Hendrick Wright Brown, b. 23 Dec 1851, Newport Center, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1 Dec 1940, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 88 years)

4. George A. Brown, b. 13 Jun 1854, Newport Center, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 30 Apr 1919, Colorado, USA (Age 64 years)

5. Lewis C. Brown, b. 12 Apr 1857, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 12 Sep 1927, Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 70 years)

Hendrick Wright Brown in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

1. Franklin Daniel Brown, b. 22 Jul 1874, Avondale, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, d. 28 Nov 1946, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Age 72 years)

2. Oscar Brown, b. 1877, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

3. Laura Brown, b. 31 Mar 1879, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 15 Jun 1954, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 75 years)

4. Lewis Wayne Brown, b. 18 Aug 1881, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 27 Aug 1965, Endicott, Broome County, New York, USA (Age 84 years)

5. Susan Brown, b. Jun 1883, Dundee, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 17 Jan 1931, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 47 years)

6. 1st Lieut. Edward Brown, b. 15 Dec 1886, Dundee, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

7. Mildred Brown, b. 1888, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 1980, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 92 years)

8. Warren Brown, b. 23 Mar 1891, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 28 Feb 1978 (Age 86 years)

Lewis C Brown, in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconson, USA

1. George Henry Brown, b. 23 Jun 1884, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, d. 26 Jan 1946, Rockford, Illinois, USA (Age 61 years)

2. Frederick Ansen Brown, b. 14 Sep 1888, Yates Center, Belmont, Woodson County, Kansas, USA, d. 1979 (Age 90 years)

3. Homer Raymond Brown, b. 24 May 1891, Yates Center, Belmont, Woodson County, Kansas, USA, d. 29 Sep 1959, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA (Age 68 years)

4. Stacy Lewis Brown, b. 15 Feb 1896, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, d. 6 Feb 1926, El Paso, Texas, USA (Age 29 years)

5. Norma K. Brown, b. 15 Nov 1897, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, d. 13 May 1923, Cottage Sanitarium, Silver City, NM. Buried East Lawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock Co., WI. (Age 25 years)

Lewis Brown and family ca. 1920

Georgie, Freddie, and Homer Brown

Branch II: Justice James W. Brown in Eaton, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

1. Jane Brown, b. 26 Apr 1816, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 6 Aug 1890, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 74 years)

2. Caroline Amelia Brown, b. 18 Oct 1818, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 4 Mar 1852, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 33 years)

3. Asa Ryder Brown, b. 29 Nov 1820, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 18 Nov 1883, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 62 years)

4. Augustine Brown, b. Mar 1823, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 28 May 1823, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 0 years)

5. Ann Martha Brown, b. 3 Apr 1825, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 21 Mar 1885, Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 59 years)

6. James Washington Brown, b. 31 Aug 1828, Eatonville, Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 10 Jun 1901, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 72 years)

7. Mary Brown, b. 1830, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 23 Mar 1909, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 79 years)

8. Alexander Brown, b. 1831, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 4 years)

9. Almira Brown, b. 26 Mar 1833, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 6 Mar 1834, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 0 years)

10. Harriet Brown, b. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA, d. Aug 1835, Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA (Age ~ 0 years)

Asa Ryder Brown

1. George Brown, b. 1848, Camptown, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN, USA

2. Elisha Newman Brown, b. 23 Aug 1849, Herrick, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 23 Apr 1914, Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 64 years)

3. Gertrude Brown, b. 1856, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

4. James B. Brown, b. 5 Jan 1857, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 13 Jan 1893, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 36 years)

5. Blanche Martha Brown, b. 5 Feb 1867, Herrickville, Bradford, Pennsylvania, d. 31 Oct 1916, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 49 years)

6. Dollie Brown, b. 1869, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

7. Carrie Brown, b. 1870, Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

James Washington Brown

1. William Ellsworth Brown, b. 9 Jul 1864, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. 9 Jun 1937, Lomita, Los Angeles, California, USA (Age 72 years)

2. James Lewis Brown, b. 18 Nov 1865, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

3. Mary Etta Brown, b. 1871, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

4. Harry Edemaye Brown, b. May 1880, Benezette, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, d. UNKNOWN

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