Brown George Frederick

Notes:

This George Brown is shown living next door to a Simeon Potter in McHenry. This could also be another Brown relative because the Browns and Potters in Penn Yan, Yates County, NY were intermarried. This could also be a coincidence, but the fact that they were from New York and settled in McHenry as did Benjamin B. Brown and wife, Anna Way Brown earlier in the mid-1830s from the same neighborhood in Yates county, NY.

In the 1860 census, George and wife, Martha owned 100 acres in Algonquin township, McHenry Co, NY and was listed as a laborer. Daughter Ida was listed as Adah, then one years old. They moved to McHenry sometime between 1860-70.

George married Pray Mary Louise about 1848 in Ny?. Mary was born about 1831 in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Brown Edwin was born in 1849 in Il.
2. Brown Almira was born in 1853 in Il.
3. Brown Ida was born in 1858 in Il.
4. Brown Emma was born in 1861 in Il.
5. Brown George Frederick was born in 1868 in Il.

Notes:

1840 MA Census Index

Brown, George H Middlesex 023 Lowell
Brown, George N Middlesex 037 Lowell

From transcript of Pioneers' Rest Cemetery stones:

[1-116]-George Brown/died/Sept. 26, 1859/Ae. 75 yrs. 1 mon. 22 ds., ossw: ( prob misread, should be 11months)
[1-116]-Anna/wife of/George Brown/died/Aug. 5, 1864/ Ae. 78 ys. 2 mon. 23 ds. [City has d. 1861]

1840 MA Census Index

Brown, George H Middlesex 023 Lowell
Brown, George N Middlesex 037 Lowell

From transcript of Pioneers' Rest Cemetery stones:

[1-116]-George Brown/died/Sept. 26, 1859/
Ae. 75 yrs. 1 mon. 22 ds., ossw: ( prob misread, should be 11months)
[1-116]-Anna/wife of/George Brown/died/Aug. 5, 1864/
Ae. 78 ys. 2 mon. 23 ds. [City has d. 1861]

George married Bemis Anna on 09 Apr 1806 in Springfield, Vt. Anna was born on 18 May 1786 in Springfield, VT; died on 05 Aug 1864 in Two Rivers Twp., Manitowac Co., WI; was buried in Pioneers' Rest Cem., Two Rivers Twp, Manitowoc Co., Wi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna's obit:
In Two Rivers, August 5th., Mrs. ANNA BROWN, aged 78 years.
The deceased had been afflicted with infirmities incident to old age,and,
after much and protracted suffering, endured with Christian patience,
quietly breathed out her life at the residence of Mr. WILLIAM H. HONEY,
son-in-law of the departed. (From the Manitowoc, WI Tribune - Aug. 10,1864.)

Anna's obit:
In Two Rivers, August 5th., Mrs. ANNA BROWN, aged 78 years.
The deceased had been afflicted with infirmities incident to old age,and,
after much and protracted suffering, endured with Christian patience,
quietly breathed out her life at the residence of Mr. WILLIAM H. HONEY,
son-in-law of the departed. (From the Manitowoc, WI Tribune - Aug. 10,1864.)

Notes:

From Charlestown, NH town records:

3/12/1782 Levi Brown surveyor/sworn in, 1785 Constable, 1788 on School Committee, 1793 on School Committee, 1794 Surveyor.

NH Cheshire Co Probate:

Lucy Brown administrator 1/17/1811
Bequeathed money to Levi Brown, Geo. Brown, Benj. Brown, Henry Brown, Jacob Amis? & wife Patty, Jesse Wire? and wife Lucy, Horris Walls? and wife Lucinda, Fanna Brown

1800 Census Charlestown, NH

Brown, Levi 1M<10 2M16-26 1M>45 1F<10 2F10-16 1F26-45

From Charlestown, NH town records:

3/12/1782 Levi Brown surveyor/sworn in, 1785 Constable, 1788 on SchoolCommittee, 1793 on School Committee, 1794 Surveyor

NH Cheshire Co Probate:

Lucy Brown administrator 1/17/1811
Bequeathed money to Levi Brown, Geo. Brown, Benj. Brown, Henry Brown,Jacob Amis? & wife Patty, Jesse Wire? and wife Lucy, Horris Walls? andwife Lucinda, Fanna Brown

1800 Census Charlestown, NH

Brown, Levi 1M<10 2M16-26 1M>45 1F<10 2F10-16 1F26-45

Levis married Fuller? Marsilva. Marsilva was born in 1753; died on 04 Jan 1796 in Charlestown, Sullivan County, NH; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Charlestown, Sullivan County, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

I have not totally proved that the Levi Brown b. in Lunenberg, was thesame Levi as the on in Charlestown, NH. However, it is highly probablysince the Levi in Lunenberg was the son of Aaron and Abigail and theymoved to Charlestown from Lunenberg.

There were two Aaron Browns in Leominster/Lunenberg both having childrenaround the same time which causes a lot of confusion, especially sincethe Leominster first church records only give the father's name onbirths. Following are listing from the Leominster First Church:

Sept. 28, 1747 Aaron Brown and Rachel his wife joined church
Oct. 3, 1747 Aaron Brown on Leominster married Rachel Reed of Harvard

baptisms:

Oct. 1747 Sarah, dau. of Aaron Brown
Jan 14, 1750 Prudence, dau. of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Mar 25, 1750 Ephriam, son of Aaron Brown
Mar 29, 1752 Aaron, son of Aaron Brown
Sept 24, 1752 Levi, son of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Oct 27, 1754 Silas and Elizabeth (twins), children of Aaron Brown
June 11, 1758 Molly, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown

Following are from Leominster, MA VR

Aug. 13, 1747 Sarah, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown
Jan 11, 1749-50 Prudence, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Jan 14, 1749-50 Ephriam, son of Aaron and Rachel Brown

One of the Aaron's was referred to as Aaron, Jr. both in church and townrecords, even though neither appears to be the son of an Aaron. Ibelieve the Jr. was simply a way of keeping them seperate and indicateswhich was younger. Notice that in the church records, Aaron has a sonAaron in 1752, so he wasn't the father of Aaron, Jr.. Aaron Brown, Jr.must have been the Aaron who married Abigail since both the church andtown records list a birth for Prudence. Likewise, the entries for Sarahshow that Aaron (Sr.) was Rachel Reed's husband. Aaron Jr. also hasbirths show in Lunenberg and Charlestown, NH.

Lunenberg, MA VR

Jan 31, 1744-45 Aaron, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Feb 17, 1746-47 David, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Dec 13, 1754 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown (he d. July 17,1759)
Feb. 2, 1757 Hepsibah, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Oct. 1, 1759 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown

Charlestown, NH VR

May 16, 1762 Elijah, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown

The probate records for the Estate of Aaron Brown of Charlestown (Feb 18,1770?) mention s. Aaron Jr., and include David Brown as a creditor.According to Charlestown town records, they were warned out ofCharlestown on Mar 27, 1760 after having arrived in Feb. 4, 1760. Howeverthey apparently stayed for a while. Later probate shows Jonas Cutler ofGroton, MA trying to get money fron Aaron and Aaron Jr. of Charlestown(May 16, 1769 docket #15226). In docket #28508, Simon Sartwell ofCharlestown got a judgement against Capt. Aaron Brown of Westmoreland, NHon June 11, 1771 after he left town owing money. That was probably AaronBrown Jr. who left after Aaron Sr. passed away.

From NEHGR V13 pp 7-8 Petition for the Protection of Township No. 4Dec 31, 1746 Includes from Lunenberg Thomas Brown, Joseph Fuller, AaronBrown

I have not totally proved that the Levi Brown b. in Lunenberg, was the same Levi as the on in Charlestown, NH. However, it is highly probably since the Levi in Lunenberg was the son of Aaron and Abigail and they moved to Charlestown from Lunenberg.

There were two Aaron Browns in Leominster/Lunenberg both having children around the same time which causes a lot of confusion, especially since the Leominster first church records only give the father's name on
births. Following are listing from the Leominster First Church: Sept. 28, 1747 Aaron Brown and Rachel his wife joined church.

Oct. 3, 1747 Aaron Brown on Leominster married Rachel Reed of Harvard

Baptisms:

Oct. 1747 Sarah, dau. of Aaron Brown
Jan 14, 1750 Prudence, dau. of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Mar 25, 1750 Ephriam, son of Aaron Brown
Mar 29, 1752 Aaron, son of Aaron Brown
Sept 24, 1752 Levi, son of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Oct 27, 1754 Silas and Elizabeth (twins), children of Aaron Brown
June 11, 1758 Molly, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown


Following are from Leominster, MA VR:

Aug. 13, 1747 Sarah, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown
Jan 11, 1749-50 Prudence, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Jan 14, 1749-50 Ephriam, son of Aaron and Rachel Brown

One of the Aaron's was referred to as Aaron, Jr. both in church and town records, even though neither appears to be the son of an Aaron. I believe the Jr. was simply a way of keeping them seperate and indicates which was younger. Notice that in the church records, Aaron has a son Aaron in 1752, so he wasn't the father of Aaron, Jr.. Aaron Brown, Jr. must have been the Aaron who married Abigail since both the church and town records list a birth for Prudence. Likewise, the entries for Sarah show that Aaron (Sr.) was Rachel Reed's husband. Aaron Jr. also has
births show in Lunenberg and Charlestown, NH.


Lunenberg, MA VR:

Jan 31, 1744-45 Aaron, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Feb 17, 1746-47 David, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Dec 13, 1754 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown (he d. July 17,
1759)
Feb. 2, 1757 Hepsibah, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Oct. 1, 1759 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown


Charlestown, NH VR:

May 16, 1762 Elijah, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown

The probate records for the Estate of Aaron Brown of Charlestown (Feb 18, 1770?) mention s. Aaron Jr., and include David Brown as a creditor. According to Charlestown town records, they were warned out of Charlestown on Mar 27, 1760 after having arrived in Feb. 4, 1760. However they apparently stayed for a while. Later probate shows Jonas Cutler of Groton, MA trying to get money fron Aaron and Aaron Jr. of Charlestown
(May 16, 1769 docket #15226). In docket #28508, Simon Sartwell of Charlestown got a judgement against Capt. Aaron Brown of Westmoreland, NH on June 11, 1771 after he left town owing money. That was probably Aaron
Brown Jr. who left after Aaron Sr. passed away.

From NEHGR V13 pp 7-8:
Petition for the Protection of Township No. 4 Dec 31, 1746. Includes from Lunenberg Thomas Brown, Joseph Fuller, Aaron Brown

I have not totally proved that the Levi Brown b. in Lunenberg, was thesame Levi as the on in Charlestown, NH. However, it is highly probablysince the Levi in Lunenberg was the son of Aaron and Abigail and theymoved to Charlestown from Lunenberg.

There were two Aaron Browns in Leominster/Lunenberg both having childrenaround the same time which causes a lot of confusion, especially sincethe Leominster first church records only give the father's name onbirths. Following are listing from the Leominster First Church:

Sept. 28, 1747 Aaron Brown and Rachel his wife joined church
Oct. 3, 1747 Aaron Brown on Leominster married Rachel Reed of Harvard

baptisms:

Oct. 1747 Sarah, dau. of Aaron Brown
Jan 14, 1750 Prudence, dau. of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Mar 25, 1750 Ephriam, son of Aaron Brown
Mar 29, 1752 Aaron, son of Aaron Brown
Sept 24, 1752 Levi, son of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Oct 27, 1754 Silas and Elizabeth (twins), children of Aaron Brown
June 11, 1758 Molly, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown

Following are from Leominster, MA VR

Aug. 13, 1747 Sarah, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown
Jan 11, 1749-50 Prudence, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Jan 14, 1749-50 Ephriam, son of Aaron and Rachel Brown

One of the Aaron's was referred to as Aaron, Jr. both in church and townrecords, even though neither appears to be the son of an Aaron. Ibelieve the Jr. was simply a way of keeping them seperate and indicateswhich was younger. Notice that in the church records, Aaron has a sonAaron in 1752, so he wasn't the father of Aaron, Jr.. Aaron Brown, Jr.must have been the Aaron who married Abigail since both the church andtown records list a birth for Prudence. Likewise, the entries for Sarahshow that Aaron (Sr.) was Rachel Reed's husband. Aaron Jr. also hasbirths show in Lunenberg and Charlestown, NH.

Lunenberg, MA VR

Jan 31, 1744-45 Aaron, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Feb 17, 1746-47 David, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Dec 13, 1754 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown (he d. July 17,1759)
Feb. 2, 1757 Hepsibah, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Oct. 1, 1759 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown

Charlestown, NH VR

May 16, 1762 Elijah, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown

The probate records for the Estate of Aaron Brown of Charlestown (Feb 18,1770?) mention s. Aaron Jr., and include David Brown as a creditor.According to Charlestown town records, they were warned out ofCharlestown on Mar 27, 1760 after having arrived in Feb. 4, 1760. Howeverthey apparently stayed for a while. Later probate shows Jonas Cutler ofGroton, MA trying to get money fron Aaron and Aaron Jr. of Charlestown(May 16, 1769 docket #15226). In docket #28508, Simon Sartwell ofCharlestown got a judgement against Capt. Aaron Brown of Westmoreland, NHon June 11, 1771 after he left town owing money. That was probably AaronBrown Jr. who left after Aaron Sr. passed away.

From NEHGR V13 pp 7-8 Petition for the Protection of Township No. 4Dec 31, 1746 Includes from Lunenberg Thomas Brown, Joseph Fuller, AaronBrown

I have not totally proved that the Levi Brown b. in Lunenberg, was the same Levi as the on in Charlestown, NH. However, it is highly probably since the Levi in Lunenberg was the son of Aaron and Abigail and they moved to Charlestown from Lunenberg.

There were two Aaron Browns in Leominster/Lunenberg both having children around the same time which causes a lot of confusion, especially since the Leominster first church records only give the father's name on
births. Following are listing from the Leominster First Church: Sept. 28, 1747 Aaron Brown and Rachel his wife joined church.

Oct. 3, 1747 Aaron Brown on Leominster married Rachel Reed of Harvard

Baptisms:

Oct. 1747 Sarah, dau. of Aaron Brown
Jan 14, 1750 Prudence, dau. of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Mar 25, 1750 Ephriam, son of Aaron Brown
Mar 29, 1752 Aaron, son of Aaron Brown
Sept 24, 1752 Levi, son of Aaron Brown, Junr.
Oct 27, 1754 Silas and Elizabeth (twins), children of Aaron Brown
June 11, 1758 Molly, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown


Following are from Leominster, MA VR:

Aug. 13, 1747 Sarah, dau of Aaron and Rachel Brown
Jan 11, 1749-50 Prudence, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Jan 14, 1749-50 Ephriam, son of Aaron and Rachel Brown

One of the Aaron's was referred to as Aaron, Jr. both in church and town records, even though neither appears to be the son of an Aaron. I believe the Jr. was simply a way of keeping them seperate and indicates which was younger. Notice that in the church records, Aaron has a son Aaron in 1752, so he wasn't the father of Aaron, Jr.. Aaron Brown, Jr. must have been the Aaron who married Abigail since both the church and town records list a birth for Prudence. Likewise, the entries for Sarah show that Aaron (Sr.) was Rachel Reed's husband. Aaron Jr. also has
births show in Lunenberg and Charlestown, NH.


Lunenberg, MA VR:

Jan 31, 1744-45 Aaron, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Feb 17, 1746-47 David, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Dec 13, 1754 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown (he d. July 17,
1759)
Feb. 2, 1757 Hepsibah, dau of Aaron and Abigail Brown
Oct. 1, 1759 Jonathan, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown


Charlestown, NH VR:

May 16, 1762 Elijah, son of Aaron and Abigail Brown

The probate records for the Estate of Aaron Brown of Charlestown (Feb 18, 1770?) mention s. Aaron Jr., and include David Brown as a creditor. According to Charlestown town records, they were warned out of Charlestown on Mar 27, 1760 after having arrived in Feb. 4, 1760. However they apparently stayed for a while. Later probate shows Jonas Cutler of Groton, MA trying to get money fron Aaron and Aaron Jr. of Charlestown
(May 16, 1769 docket #15226). In docket #28508, Simon Sartwell of Charlestown got a judgement against Capt. Aaron Brown of Westmoreland, NH on June 11, 1771 after he left town owing money. That was probably Aaron
Brown Jr. who left after Aaron Sr. passed away.

From NEHGR V13 pp 7-8:
Petition for the Protection of Township No. 4 Dec 31, 1746. Includes from Lunenberg Thomas Brown, Joseph Fuller, Aaron Brown

Aaron married Burke Abigail on 03 Jul 1744 in Concord, Middlesex Co., MA. Abigail (daughter of Burke Jonas and Johnson Hannah) was born on 04 Oct 1721 in Stow, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abigail is most likely the daughter of Jonas Burke & Hannah Johnson of Stow. Although I can't prove the connection, following is the evidence:

1. Stow and Concord are very close and I have found no other Abigail
Burkes in the area.
2. Abigail was b. Oct. 4 1721 so she would have been 22 when Aaron and
Abigail married.
3. Abigail and Aaron has a daughter Hepsibah who may have been named for
Abigail's sister Hepsibeth (on the other had, they didn't name any of
their children Jonas or Hannah).
4. Abigail's grandfather Caleb Johnson was co-owner of the "Glover Farm"
with a Thomas Brown, probably Aaron's grandfather

Jonas Burke d. in 1730, so his admin dosn't help make the case.

From Stow records:

Sibyl Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 3 Nov. 1714
Joseph Burt son of Jonas & Hannah b. 9 Mar. 1717/18
Abigail Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 4 Oct. 1721
Elizabeth Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 12 Jun. 1723
Hepsibeth Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 1 Feb. 1725
Jonas Burt son of Jonas & Hannah b. 25 Nov. 1728

Jonas d. c. 1730 his inventory is on file in Middlesex Co. Ma probate
record #3583 10 May 1730

Administrators were Hannah Burke widow & Amos Brown blacksmith both of Stow & Charles Johnson of Sudbury wheelwright, mentions children Mary, Hannah Wright, Joseph, Abigial (given land
next to Edward Fuller), Elizabeth, Hepsibeth & Jonas.

Docket #3584 Middlesex Co. Probate April 6, 1743

Daniel Goodenow chosen as guardian for Hepsibeth Burk (around 16) and
Elizabeth Burk (around 18)

Docket #3585 Middlesex Co. Probate Feb. 18, 1733/34

Joseph Burk of Stow now living in Rutland, Worcester Co. a minor though
of age to choose his guardian chooses Cyprian Wright of Rutland his
brother in law.

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Abigail is most likely the daughter of Jonas Burke & Hannah Johnson ofStow. Although I can't prove the connection, following is the evidence:

1. Stow and Concord are very close and I have found no other AbigailBurkes in the area.
2. Abigail was b. Oct. 4 1721 so she would have been 22 when Aaron andAbigail married.
3. Abigail and Aaron has a daughter Hepsibah who may have been named forAbigail's sister Hepsibeth (on the other had, they didn't name any oftheir children Jonas or Hannah).
4. Abigail's grandfather Caleb Johnson was co-owner of the "Glover Farm"with a Thomas Brown, probably Aaron's grandfather

Jonas Burke d. in 1730, so his admin dosn't help make the case.

From Stow records:

Sibyl Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 3 Nov. 1714
Joseph Burt son of Jonas & Hannah b. 9 Mar. 1717/18
Abigail Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 4 Oct. 1721
Elizabeth Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 12 Jun. 1723
Hepsibeth Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 1 Feb. 1725
Jonas Burt son of Jonas & Hannah b. 25 Nov. 1728

Jonas d. c. 1730 his inventory is on file in Middlesex Co. Ma probaterecord #3583 10 May 1730

Administrators were Hannah Burke widow & Amos Brown blacksmith both ofStow & Charles Johnson of Sudbury wheelwright.
mentions children Mary, widow Hannah Wright, Joseph, Abigial (given landnext to Edward Fuller), Elizabeth, Hepsibeth & Jonas.

Docket #3584 Middlesex Co. Probate April 6, 1743

Daniel Goodenow chosen as guardian for Hepsibeth Burk (around 16) andElizabeth Burk (around 18)

Docket #3585 Middlesex Co. Probate Feb. 18, 1733/34

Joseph Burk of Stow now living in Rutland, Worcester Co. a minor thoughof age to choose his guardian chooses Cyprian Wright of Rutland hisbrother in law.

Abigail is most likely the daughter of Jonas Burke & Hannah Johnson of Stow. Although I can't prove the connection, following is the evidence:

1. Stow and Concord are very close and I have found no other Abigail
Burkes in the area.
2. Abigail was b. Oct. 4 1721 so she would have been 22 when Aaron and
Abigail married.
3. Abigail and Aaron has a daughter Hepsibah who may have been named for
Abigail's sister Hepsibeth (on the other had, they didn't name any of
their children Jonas or Hannah).
4. Abigail's grandfather Caleb Johnson was co-owner of the "Glover Farm"
with a Thomas Brown, probably Aaron's grandfather

Jonas Burke d. in 1730, so his admin dosn't help make the case.

From Stow records:

Sibyl Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 3 Nov. 1714
Joseph Burt son of Jonas & Hannah b. 9 Mar. 1717/18
Abigail Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 4 Oct. 1721
Elizabeth Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 12 Jun. 1723
Hepsibeth Burt dau. of Jonas & Hannah b. 1 Feb. 1725
Jonas Burt son of Jonas & Hannah b. 25 Nov. 1728

Jonas d. c. 1730 his inventory is on file in Middlesex Co. Ma probate
record #3583 10 May 1730

Administrators were Hannah Burke widow & Amos Brown blacksmith both of Stow & Charles Johnson of Sudbury wheelwright, mentions children Mary, Hannah Wright, Joseph, Abigial (given land
next to Edward Fuller), Elizabeth, Hepsibeth & Jonas.

Docket #3584 Middlesex Co. Probate April 6, 1743

Daniel Goodenow chosen as guardian for Hepsibeth Burk (around 16) and
Elizabeth Burk (around 18)

Docket #3585 Middlesex Co. Probate Feb. 18, 1733/34

Joseph Burk of Stow now living in Rutland, Worcester Co. a minor though
of age to choose his guardian chooses Cyprian Wright of Rutland his
brother in law.

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