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John Brown 1800–1859

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 9 May 1800 · Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 2 Dec 1859 · Charles Town, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States
Father Owen Brown (1824–1889)
Mother Ruth Mills
Siblings Anna Ruth Brown, Boy Brown, Edward Brown, Florilla Brown, Frederick Brown, Hugh Brown, Jacob Brown, Jeremiah Root Brown, John Brown, Levi Blakeslee Brown, Lucien Brown, Martha Brown, Martha Lucretia Brown, Oliver Owen Brown, Robert Brown, Sally Brown, Sally Marion Brown, Salmon Brown, Son Brown, Unnamed Brown, Watson Hugh Brown

Researchers connected through John Brown 1800–1859

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1800
Birth of John Brown in Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1859
Death of John Brown in Charles Town, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brown

This ancestor line traces from Of, Brabant, Antwerp, Belgium (1511) to Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States (1800) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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. 6 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, 6 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 9 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
1800–1859
Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Owen Brown PTP
1824–1889
Hudson, Summit, Ohio, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Brown PTP
1800–1859
Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Brown's Descendants

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John Brown PTP 1800–1859