Who was Solomon Brown?

Solomon Brown (1838–1906) was born in Gentry County, Missouri and died in Daviess County, Missouri. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Solomon in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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Solomon Brown 1838–1906

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 8 Apr 1838 · Gentry County, Missouri

Died 31 Oct 1906 · Daviess County, Missouri

Father John J Brown

Mother Polly Dillingham

Siblings Elijah M Brown, Eliza I Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Evaline Brown, George Brown, James Brown, Julia Ann Brown Pierce, Martha A Brown, Susan J Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

John J Brown

Polly Dillingham

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Solomon Brown was born in 1838 in Gentry County, Missouri, the child of john j brown and polly dillingham. Solomon Brown passed away in 1906 in Daviess County, Missouri.

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1838

Birth of Solomon Brown in Gentry County, Missouri

Birth

1906

Death of Solomon Brown in Daviess County, Missouri

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Solomon Brown

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Gentry County, Missouri (1838) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Solomon Brown (1838–1906) was born in Gentry County, Missouri and died in Daviess County, Missouri. 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 Solomon 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 14 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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