Who was Charles Brown?

Charles Brown (1889–1950) was born in Holgate, Ohio and died in Sanilac County, Michigan, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles Wilbur Brown 1889–1950

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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 10 Aug 1889 · Holgate, Ohio

Died 28 Jan 1950 · Sanilac County, Michigan, USA

Father Fredrick Eugene Brown

Mother Mary Etta Myers

Siblings Evelyn Myrtle Brown Wright, George Dewey Brown, Harold Fredrick Brown, Helen Mary Brown, Lester Eugene Brown, Melvin Jack Brown Sr, Morris Henry Brown, Paul E Brown, Vern Ebert Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

Fredrick Eugene Brown

Mary Etta Myers

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Charles Wilbur Brown was born in 1889 in Holgate, Ohio, the child of fredrick eugene brown and mary etta myers. Charles Wilbur Brown passed away in 1950 in Sanilac County, Michigan, USA.

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1889

Birth of Charles Wilbur Brown in Holgate, Ohio

Birth

1950

Death of Charles Wilbur Brown in Sanilac County, Michigan, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Brown

This ancestor line traces from Clayton, Sussex, , England (1599) to Holgate, Ohio (1889) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Brown (1889–1950) was born in Holgate, Ohio and died in Sanilac County, Michigan, 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 Charles 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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