Who was David Browning?

David Browning (1791–1839) was born in Brushy Fork, Davidson, Tennessee, USA and died in Hannon, Hancock, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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David Browning 1791–1839

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1791 · Brushy Fork, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Died 12 Oct 1839 · Hannon, Hancock, Illinois, USA

Father Edmund Lloyd Browning

Mother Sarah Barbara Allen

Siblings Allen Browning, Clarissa Browning, James Green Browning, John Browning, Jonathan Browning, Nancy Browning, Sarah Browning

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Lloyd Browning

Sarah Barbara Allen

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Children

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Biography

In 1791, David Browning entered the world in Brushy Fork, Davidson, Tennessee, USA, born to edmund lloyd browning and sarah barbara allen. David Browning passed away in 1839 in Hannon, Hancock, Illinois, USA.

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1791

Birth of David Browning in Brushy Fork, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

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1839

Death of David Browning in Hannon, Hancock, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from David Browning

This ancestor line traces from Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom (1468) to Brushy Fork, Davidson, Tennessee, United States (1791) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Browning (1791–1839) was born in Brushy Fork, Davidson, Tennessee, USA and died in Hannon, Hancock, Illinois, 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 David 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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