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Robert Brown 1796–1879

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Apr 1796 · Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Died 3 Oct 1879 · Franklin, Darke, Ohio, United States
Father Sarah Sally Benson
Siblings James Brown, Mary Brown, William Samuel Brown

Researchers connected through Robert Brown 1796–1879

and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert Brown 1796–1879

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Brown began in 1796 in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States. Robert Brown passed away in 1879 in Franklin, Darke, Ohio, United States.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1796
Birth of Robert Brown in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1879
Death of Robert Brown in Franklin, Darke, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Brown

This ancestor line traces from Barnard Castle, Durham, , England (1685) to Union, Union, South Carolina, United States (1796) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Brown (1796–1879) was born in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States and died in Franklin, Darke, Ohio, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 5 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.

Robert Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Brown PTP
1796–1879
Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Brown's Descendants

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Robert Brown PTP 1796–1879