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Edith Margaret Brown 1863–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jan 1863

Birth Location: Sabula, Jackson Co., Iowa, USA

Death Date: 15 May 1912

Death Location: Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Jeremiah Brown

Mother: Mary Ann

Spouse(s): John Porsch

Children(s): Harry Porsch, Margaret Clardy), Edith McCarty, Laura Porsch, Walter Porsch

In 1863, Edith Margaret Brown entered the world in Sabula, Jackson Co., Iowa, USA, born to Jeremiah E Brown And Mary Ann. In 1870, Edith Margaret Brown resided in Iowa, Jackson, Iowa, USA. In 1885, Edith Margaret Brown resided in America, Plymouth, IA. Edith Margaret Brown married John Porsch, and had children including Edith Porsch Mccarty, Harry William Porsch, Laura Rose Porsch, Margaret Porsch Clardy, Walter John Porsch. Edith Margaret Brown passed away in 1912 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Edith Margaret Brown entered the world in Sabula, Jackson Co., Iowa, USA, born to Jeremiah E Brown And Mary Ann.
  • In 1870, Edith Margaret Brown resided in Iowa, Jackson, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1885, Edith Margaret Brown resided in America, Plymouth, IA.
  • Edith Margaret Brown married John Porsch, and had children including Edith Porsch Mccarty, Harry William Porsch, Laura Rose Porsch, Margaret Porsch Clardy, Walter John Porsch.
  • Edith Margaret Brown passed away in 1912 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Brown
1818–1893
Birth Location: Chazy, Clinton, New York, USA
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Mary Ann
1823–1907
Birth Location: New York, USA
MA

Spouses(s)

John Porsch
1853–1930
Birth Location: Bavaria
JP

Children(s)

Harry Porsch
1890–1958
Birth Location: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
HP
Margaret Clardy)
1899–1987
Birth Location: Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, USA
MC
Edith McCarty
1888–1955
Birth Location: Webster Co., Iowa, USA
EM
Laura Porsch
1884–1971
Birth Location: Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA
LP
Walter Porsch
1886–1918
Birth Location: Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA
WP

Edith Brown's Ancestors

Self
Edith Brown
1863–1912
Birth Place: Sabula, Jackson Co., Iowa, USA
Parents
Jeremiah E Brown
1818–1893
Chazy, Clinton, New York, USA
Mary Ann
1823–1907
New York, USA
Grandparents
Johan (Jost) Brown
1773–1848
Schoharie, Schoharie, New York
Francis (James) Courtney
1803–1872
Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Mary (Ann) Ludgate
1800–1874
London, London, England
Great-Grandparents
Captain (Braun)
1741–1809
Elisabeth Hager
1738–1793
Robert (Captain)
1752–1840
Anna Wilson
1755–1840
Robert Ludgate
1774–1807
Catherine Noble
1778–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Braun
1707–1775
Anna Meyer
1717–1743
Johann Hager
1702–1796
Gertrude Petrie
1715–1790
Thomas Sr.
1728–1811
Jane Anderson
1728–1831
John Wilson
1713–1812
Jean Shand
1731–1876
Thomas Ludgate
1739–1822
Hannah Russell
1756–1814
William Noble
1746–1809
Isabella hypothetically)
1751–1809

Edith Brown's Descendants

1.
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Edith (Margaret) Brown (8 Jan 1863–15 May 1912) m. John Porsch (Jul 1853–22 Dec 1930)
  1. 1. Harry (William) Porsch 1890–1958 m. Dora (Ruth) Rake 1892–1954
    1. 1. Bonita (Blanche) Porsch 1914–1981
    2. 2. Dorothy Parsch 1913–
    3. 3. Wendel Parsch 1914–
    4. 4. Jack Parsch 1917–
  2. 2. Margaret (Porsch () Clardy) 1899–1987
    1. 1. Walter (Gould) Clardy 1926–2001
  3. 3. Edith (Porsch) McCarty 1888–1955
  4. 4. Laura (Rose) Porsch 1884–1971
  5. 5. Walter (John) Porsch 1886–1918

Edith Brown's Timeline

9 Records

1863
8 Jan 1863
Birth of Edith Margaret Brown in Sabula, Jackson Co., Iowa, USA
Sabula, Jackson Co., Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
Edith Margaret Brown resided here in Iowa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Iowa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 22
Edith Margaret Brown resided here in America, Plymouth, IA
America, Plymouth, IA
1900
1900
Age 37
Edith Margaret Brown resided here in Wahkonsa, Webster, Iowa, USA
Wahkonsa, Webster, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Edith Margaret Brown resided here in Fort Dodge Ward 3, Webster, Iowa, USA
Fort Dodge Ward 3, Webster, Iowa, USA
1911
1911
Age 48
Edith Margaret Brown resided here in Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA
Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA
1912
12 May 1912
Age 49
Death of Edith Margaret Brown in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
1912
15 May 1912
Age 49
Burial of Edith Margaret Brown in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
1912
2 Jan 1912
Age 49
Edith Margaret Brown - Probate in Warren, Iowa, USA
Warren, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1863
    Event Place: Sabula, Jackson Co., Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] Iowa, State Census 1885
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Iowa, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M593_397; Page: 443A; Family History Library Film: 545896
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wahkonsa, Webster, Iowa; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0187; FHL microfilm: 1240465
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Dodge Ward 3, Webster, Iowa; Roll: T624_428; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1374441
    [7] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [8] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Iowa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Iowa, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: M593_397; Page: 443A; Family History Library Film: 545896

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: America, Plymouth, IA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wahkonsa, Webster, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wahkonsa, Webster, Iowa; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0187; FHL microfilm: 1240465

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort Dodge Ward 3, Webster, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Dodge Ward 3, Webster, Iowa; Roll: T624_428; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1374441

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1912
    Event Place: Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1830-1964 [Warren County, Iowa]; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Warren County); Probate Place: Warren, Iowa
    [3] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 May 1912
    Event Place: Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Iowa Gravestones Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1912
    Event Place: Warren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1830-1964 [Warren County, Iowa]; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Warren County); Probate Place: Warren, Iowa
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