John Brown 1800–1859
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9 researchers on YourRoots have John Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Brown 1800–1859
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1800, John Brown entered the world in Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States, born to owen brown and ruth mills. John Brown passed away in 1859 in Charles Town, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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5Record Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography
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6Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brown
This ancestor line traces from Ashford, Kent, England (1535) to Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA (1800) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Brown (1800–1859) was born in Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Charles Town, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States. 9 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, 9 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 10 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.
Related Records
John Brown's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record