Who was Emmett Brown?

Emmett Brown (1940–2020) was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and died in Alameda, Alameda, California. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Emmett Douglas William STEED nee Brown 1940–2020

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

Born 25 Jan 1940 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died 1 Jun 2020 · Alameda, Alameda, California

Father William Davidson Brown

Mother Helen Patricia Hoare

Siblings Ann Patricia Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Davidson Brown

Helen Patricia Hoare

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Emmett Douglas William STEED nee Brown began in 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Emmett Douglas William STEED nee Brown passed away in 2020 in Alameda, Alameda, California.

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1940

Birth of Emmett Douglas William STEED nee Brown in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Birth

2020

Death of Emmett Douglas William STEED nee Brown in Alameda, Alameda, California

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Emmett Brown

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1831) to Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1940) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Emmett Brown (1940–2020) was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and died in Alameda, Alameda, California. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Emmett 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 4 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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