Who was Bertha Brown?

Bertha Brown (1886–1972) was born in Texas and died in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Bertha E Brown 1886–1972

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1886 · Texas

Died 12 Jul 1972 · Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Father Jesse Cicero Brown

Mother Rutha Ann Cynthia Ware

Siblings Carl Blair Brown, Charles Elmer Brown, Ernest J Brown, George Leroy Brown, Guy Lavary Brown, John Allen Brown, Margaret Elizabeth Brown, Mary Jane Mollie Brown, Willie Newton Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Cicero Brown

Rutha Ann Cynthia Ware

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Bertha E Brown began in 1886 in Texas. In 1900, Bertha E Brown resided in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA. Bertha E Brown passed away in 1972 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA.

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1886

Birth of Bertha E Brown in Texas

Birth

1900

Bertha E Brown resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA

Residence

1972

Death of Bertha E Brown in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bertha Brown

This ancestor line traces from Richmond, VA, Virginia, USA (1623) to Texas (1886) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bertha Brown (1886–1972) was born in Texas and died in Austin, Travis, Texas, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bertha 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 9 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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