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John Brown 1743–1807

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 14 Jan 1743 · Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Died 9 Nov 1807 · Wake, North Carolina, United States
Spouse Susanna Susan Tanner
Children Elizabeth Betsy Brown

Researchers connected through John Brown 1743–1807

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Brown 1743–1807

Immediate Family

Biography

John Brown was born in 1743 in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA. John Brown married susanna susan tanner, and had children including elizabeth betsy brown. John Brown passed away in 1807 in Wake, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1743
Birth of John Brown in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1807
Death of John Brown in Wake, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brown

This ancestor line traces from Chowan County, North Carolina, USA (1715) to Chowan County, North Carolina, USA (1743) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Brown (1743–1807) was born in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA and died in Wake, North Carolina, United States. 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 John 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 2 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Brown PTP
1743–1807
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Brown's Descendants

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John Brown PTP 1743–1807