Who was Catherine Brown?

Catherine Brown (1816–1895) was born in Montrose, Angus, Scotland and died in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Catherine Brown 1816–1895

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

Born 25 Aug 1816 · Montrose, Angus, Scotland

Died 31 May 1895 · Montrose, Angus, Scotland

Father Peter Brown

Mother Elizabeth Donnet

Siblings Agnes Brown, Alexander Brown, Andrew Brown, Ann Brown, David Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Euphemia Brown, John Brown, Peter Brown, Robert Brown

Records

1851 Scotland Census 1861 Scotland Census 1881 Scotland Census Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Brown

Elizabeth Donnet

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Catherine Brown was born in 1816 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, the child of peter brown and elizabeth donnet. Catherine Brown passed away in 1895 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.

Sources

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Census 1851 Scotland Census
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Census 1861 Scotland Census
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Census 1881 Scotland Census
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1816

Birth of Catherine Brown in Montrose, Angus, Scotland

Birth

1895

Death of Catherine Brown in Montrose, Angus, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Brown

This ancestor line traces from Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland (1652) to Montrose, Angus, Scotland (1816) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Catherine Brown (1816–1895) was born in Montrose, Angus, Scotland and died in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. 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 Catherine 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 7 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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