Who was Alexander Brown?

Alexander Brown (1773–1860) was born in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Woodstock, Windham, Vermont, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Brown 1773–1860

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Reliability Score: A

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Sep 1773 · Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Died aft 1 Jun 1860 · Woodstock, Windham, Vermont, USA

Father John Brown

Mother Hannah Davis

Spouse Elizabeth Perry

Children Adah Brown, Alexander Mitchell Brown, Daniel Brown, Davis Brown, Levi Brown

Siblings Anne Brown, John Brown, Permelia Brown

Records

1810 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census 1830 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population … North America, Family Histories Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Vermont, U.S., Vital Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 … Jamaica, Church of England Parish … Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Alexander Mitchell Brown

Daniel Brown

Davis Brown

Levi Brown

Biography

The story of Alexander Brown began in 1773 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. Alexander Brown married elizabeth perry, and had children including adah brown, alexander mitchell brown, daniel brown, davis brown, levi brown. Alexander Brown passed away in 1860 in Woodstock, Windham, Vermont, USA.

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Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Vital Records Vermont, U.S., Vital Records
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Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Church Records Jamaica, Church of England Parish Register Transcripts
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Record Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

Life Timeline

1773

Birth of Alexander Brown in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1775

Alexander Brown was baptized in Somers, Connecticut, USA

Baptism

1791

Alexander Brown was married in Somers

Marriage

1810

Alexander Brown resided here in Newfane, Windham, Vermont, United States

Residence

1820

Alexander Brown resided here in Jamaica, Windham, Vermont, United States

Residence

1830

Alexander Brown resided here in Newfane, Windham, Vermont, USA

Residence

1840

Alexander Brown resided here in Windham, Vermont, United States

Residence

1850

Alexander Brown resided here in Newfane, Windham, Vermont

Residence

1860

Alexander Brown resided here in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Residence

1860

Death of Alexander Brown in Woodstock, Windham, Vermont, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Brown

This ancestor line traces from England, UK (1500) to Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1773) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Brown (1773–1860) was born in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Woodstock, Windham, Vermont, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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