Who was Rachel Brown?

Rachel Brown (1811–1900) was born in Tennessee and died in Cloverdale, Sonoma, California. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Rachel Brown 1811–1900

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

Born 11 Nov 1811 · Tennessee

Died 17 Apr 1900 · Cloverdale, Sonoma, California

Father Josiah Brown

Mother Mary Polly Richardson

Spouse Benjamin Dunnaway Vasser

Children Andrew Jackson Vassar, James Brown Vassar, Jarret Mccracken Vassar, Mary Polly Vassar, Nancy Vassar, Nicholas Simpson Vassar, Rebecca Vassar, Ritty Ann Vassar, Samuel Vassar, William Jasper Vassar

Siblings Elizabeth Brown, Female Brown, George Walker Brown, James W Brown, Jesse Brown, John J Brown, Joseph H Brown, Lydia Elizabeth Brown, Patsy Brown, William Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Brown

Mary Polly Richardson

Spouse(s)

Benjamin Dunnaway Vasser

Children

Andrew Jackson Vassar

James Brown Vassar

Jarret Mccracken Vassar

Mary Polly Vassar

Nancy Vassar

Nicholas Simpson Vassar

Rebecca Vassar

Ritty Ann Vassar

Samuel Vassar

William Jasper Vassar

Biography

In 1811, Rachel Brown entered the world in Tennessee, born to josiah brown and mary polly richardson. Rachel Brown married benjamin dunnaway vasser, and had children including andrew jackson vassar, james brown vassar, jarret mccracken vassar, mary polly vassar, nancy vassar, nicholas simpson vassar, rebecca vassar, ritty ann vassar, samuel vassar, william jasper vassar. Rachel Brown passed away in 1900 in Cloverdale, Sonoma, California.

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Life Timeline

1811

Birth of Rachel Brown in Tennessee

Birth

1900

Death of Rachel Brown in Cloverdale, Sonoma, California

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Brown

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Tennessee (1811) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Brown (1811–1900) was born in Tennessee and died in Cloverdale, Sonoma, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 13 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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