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Lydia Elizabeth Brown 1797–1854

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 02 Nov 1797 · New Salem, Bullitt County, Kentucky
Died 3 Sep 1854 · Nelson Co, Ky
Father Josiah Brown
Mother Mary Polly Richardson
Spouse John Belt Overall
Children Asa Belt Overall, Camilla Overall, Clayborne Clay Overall, Deacon John Jack Overall Jr, Fidelia Delia Overall, Harrison Overall, Harvey Overall, Hiram Overall, Lucy Ann Overall, Lydia Katherine Kate Overall, Mary Ann Overall, Noel Overall
Siblings Elizabeth Brown, Female Brown, George Walker Brown, James W Brown, Jesse Brown, John J Brown, Joseph H Brown, Patsy Brown, Rachel Brown, William Brown

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Biography

In 1797, Lydia Elizabeth Brown entered the world in New Salem, Bullitt County, Kentucky, born to josiah brown and mary polly richardson. Lydia Elizabeth Brown married john belt overall, and had children including asa belt overall, camilla overall, clayborne clay overall, deacon john jack overall jr, fidelia delia overall, harrison overall, harvey overall, hiram overall, lucy ann overall, lydia katherine kate overall, mary ann overall, noel overall. Lydia Elizabeth Brown passed away in 1854 in Nelson Co, Ky.

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Life Timeline

1797
Birth of Lydia Elizabeth Brown in New Salem, Bullitt County, Kentucky
Birth
1854
Death of Lydia Elizabeth Brown in Nelson Co, Ky
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Brown

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to New Salem, Bullitt County, Kentucky (1797) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Brown (1797–1854) was born in New Salem, Bullitt County, Kentucky and died in Nelson Co, Ky. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Lydia Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lydia Elizabeth Brown PTP
1797–1854
New Salem, Bullitt County, Kentucky
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Lydia Brown's Descendants

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Lydia Elizabeth Brown PTP 1797–1854