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Benjamin Franklin BROWN 1854 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1854

Birth Location: Caldwells Forge, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 06 Oct 1930

Death Location: Dallas, Collin, Texas, USA

Father: Robert Brown

Mother: Sarah McBride

Spouse(s): Sarah HOWE

Children(s): Ewing BROWN, Pierson BROWN, Clyde Brown, Carl BROWN, Frank Brown, Robert BROWN, Mary Brown, Pierce Brown, Mamie Brown, Clara Brown, Leotie Brown, Edith Brown, Edna Brown, Mary BROWN, Cark BROWN, Robert BROWN

In 1854, Benjamin Franklin BROWN entered the world in Caldwells Forge, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Robert Alexander Brown and Sarah Jane McBride. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided in Richland, Vinton, Ohio, United States. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided in Philadelphia Ward 26 District 84, Philadelphia, Pe. Benjamin Franklin BROWN married Sarah HOWE, and had children including Ewing B BROWN, Pierson BROWN, Clyde Joseph Brown, Carl BROWN, Frank Brown, Robert BROWN, Mary Brown, Pierce Brown, Mamie Brown, Clara Brown, Leotie M Brown, Edith Brown, Edna Brown, Mary BROWN, Cark BROWN, Robert BROWN. Benjamin Franklin BROWN passed away in 1930 in Dallas, Collin, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Benjamin Franklin BROWN entered the world in Caldwells Forge, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Robert Alexander Brown and Sarah Jane McBride.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided in Richland, Vinton, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided in Philadelphia Ward 26 District 84, Philadelphia, Pe.
  • Benjamin Franklin BROWN married Sarah HOWE, and had children including Ewing B BROWN, Pierson BROWN, Clyde Joseph Brown, Carl BROWN, Frank Brown, Robert BROWN, Mary Brown, Pierce Brown, Mamie Brown, Clara Brown, Leotie M Brown, Edith Brown, Edna Brown, Mary BROWN, Cark BROWN, Robert BROWN.
  • Benjamin Franklin BROWN passed away in 1930 in Dallas, Collin, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Brown
1816 – 1882
Birth Location: Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sarah McBride
1818 – 1898
Birth Location: , Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah HOWE
1856 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Ewing BROWN
1875 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Pierson BROWN
1877 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Clyde Brown
1878 – 1944
Birth Location: Franklin, Kansas, United States
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Carl BROWN
1882 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Frank Brown
1884 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Robert BROWN
1884 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Brown
1886 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Pierce Brown
1887 – 1978
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Mamie Brown
1889 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Clara Brown
1889 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Leotie Brown
1891 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Edith Brown
1892 –
Birth Location: Nebraska
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Edna Brown
1896 –
Birth Location: Nebraska
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Mary BROWN
Birth Location: –
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Cark BROWN
Birth Location: –
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Robert BROWN
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin BROWN's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin BROWN
1854 – 1930
Birth Place: Caldwells Forge, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Robert Alexander Brown
1816 – 1882
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah (Jane) McBride
1818 – 1898
, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Alexander Brown
1781 – 1838
Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Rosanna (Jane) Murry
1780 – 1859
Ireland
Jonathan MCBRIDE
1794 – 1874
Center, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret RILEY
1798 – 1874
Center, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
MURRY
1760 –
John Riley
Margaret Smith
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin BROWN's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) BROWN (16 Jan 1854 – 06 Oct 1930) m. Sarah HOWE (Nov 1856 – )
  1. 1. Ewing (B) BROWN (Aug 1875 – )
  2. 2. Pierson BROWN (Sep 1877 – )
  3. 3. Clyde (Joseph) Brown (21 Aug 1878 – 12 Aug 1944) m. Anna (Adell) Meehan (21 May 1877 – 27 Dec 1962)
    1. 1. Ruth (Agnes) Brown (12 Jan 1902 – 10 Sep 1989)
    2. 2. Gladys Brown (abt 1904 – 15 Jan 1994)
    3. 3. Raymond (Patrick) Brown (May 12, 1905 – 9 October 1973) m. Frances (Ladene) BUTLER (May 8, 1911 – 29 Mar 1985)
      1. 1. James (Raymond) Brown (February 29, 1932 – 27 Aug 1961)
      2. 2. Joseph (David) Brown (14 Dec 1935 – 25 Nov 2002) m. Joanne (Kathleen) Brown (7 Mar 1937 – 30 Aug 2008)
        1. 1. Joanna Brown
        2. 2. Jeff Brown
        3. 3. Jennifer Klima
      3. 3. Sharon (Lee) Brown (26 Oct 1938 – December 17, 1982) m. James (Edward) McKinley (15 Aug 1936 – 16Jan2017)
        1. 1. James (Edward) McKinley (31 Oct 1957 – ) m. Melody (1 Mar 1961 – )
        2. 2. Allan (Raymond) McKinley (11 Mar 1959 – 11 Mar 1959)
        3. 3. Charles (Lee) McKinley (1960 – ) m. Cathy (Elizabeth) Bull (04 May 1957 – )
        4. 4. Denise (Ann) McKinley (11 Dec 1963 – ) m. Peter (Richard) Labarbera ( – 2013)
      4. 4. Penelope (Ladene) Brown (10 Sep 1941 – ) m. Tony Rivas
      5. 5. Jack (H) Brown (11 Jul 1944 – ) m. Nancy (J) Schiavenza (abt 1947 – )
        1. 1. Michael Brown
        2. 2. Rebecca Brown
        3. 3. Arianna Brown
    4. 4. Juanita (C) Brown (abt 1908 – Jan 1989)
    5. 5. Leslie Brown (18 Oct 1909 – 10 May 1983)
    6. 6. Mary (Leona) BROWN (06 APR 1911 – )
    7. 7. Clara (Irene) BROWN (14 Dec 1913 – 6 Sep 2007)
    8. 8. Herald Brown (abt 1917 – )
  4. 4. Carl BROWN (Nov 1882 – )
  5. 5. Frank Brown (Mar 1884 – )
  6. 6. Robert BROWN (Nov 1884 – )
  7. 7. Mary Brown (Nov 1886 – )
  8. 8. Pierce Brown (Sep 1887 – Jan 1978)
  9. 9. Mamie Brown (abt 1889 – )
  10. 10. Clara Brown (Feb 1889 – )
  11. 11. Leotie (M) Brown (abt 1891 – )
  12. 12. Edith Brown (Aug 1892 – )
  13. 13. Edna Brown (Mar 1896 – )
  14. 14. Mary BROWN
  15. 15. Cark BROWN
  16. 16. Robert BROWN

Benjamin BROWN's Timeline

10 Records

1854
16 Jan 1854
Birth of Benjamin Franklin BROWN in Caldwells Forge, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
Caldwells Forge, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 6
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in Richland, Vinton, Ohio, United States
Richland, Vinton, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 16
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in Philadelphia Ward 26 District 84, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia Ward 26 District 84, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 26
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
California, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in Highland, Gage, Nebraska, USA
Highland, Gage, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in South Pass, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
South Pass, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in Precinct 48, Pinellas, Florida, USA
Precinct 48, Pinellas, Florida, USA
1930
06 Oct 1930
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Franklin BROWN in Dallas, Collin, Texas, USA
Dallas, Collin, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 81
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 86
Benjamin Franklin BROWN resided here in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1854
    Event Place: Caldwells Forge, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2275; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 94-183
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 48, Pinellas, Florida; Roll: 330; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0075; Image: 321.0; FHL microfilm: 2340065
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: California, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Family History Film: 1255201; Page: 118C; Enumeration District: 239
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 26 District 84, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1413; Page: 184A; Image: 69; Family History Library Film: 552912
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Highland, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: 928; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240928
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Richland, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: M653_1046; Page: 231; Image: 45; Family History Library Film: 805046
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Pass, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T624_850; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374863
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Richland, Vinton, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Richland, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: M653_1046; Page: 231; Image: 45; Family History Library Film: 805046

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 26 District 84, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 26 District 84, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1413; Page: 184A; Image: 69; Family History Library Film: 552912

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: California, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: California, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Family History Film: 1255201; Page: 118C; Enumeration District: 239

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Highland, Gage, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Highland, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: 928; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240928

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Pass, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Pass, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T624_850; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374863

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 48, Pinellas, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 48, Pinellas, Florida; Roll: 330; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0075; Image: 321.0; FHL microfilm: 2340065

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2275; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 94-183

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2275; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 94-183

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Oct 1930
    Event Place: Dallas, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hughes Springs, Cass County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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