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Elijah Woodworth Brown 1788–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1788

Birth Location: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 29 September 1835

Death Location: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana

Father: Obadiah Brown

Mother: Penelope Swayze

Spouse(s): Sarah Kinnison

Children(s): Sarah Brown, Isaac Brown, Mary Brown, Sophia Brice, Elijah Jr, Washington Brown, David Brown, James Brown

In 1788, Elijah Woodworth Brown entered the world in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States, born to Obadiah Brown And Penelope Swayze. In 1810, Elijah Woodworth Brown resided in Franklin, Mississippi, USA. Elijah Woodworth Brown married Mary Jane Herring, Sarah Elizabeth Sally Kinnison, and had children including David M Brown, Elijah Woodworth Brown Jr, Isaac Lawrence Brown, James Monroe Brown, Mary Kinnison Polly Brown, Sarah Jane Brown, Sophia Priscilla Brown Brice, Washington F Brown. Elijah Woodworth Brown passed away in 1835 in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Elijah Woodworth Brown entered the world in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States, born to Obadiah Brown And Penelope Swayze.
  • In 1810, Elijah Woodworth Brown resided in Franklin, Mississippi, USA.
  • Elijah Woodworth Brown married Mary Jane Herring, Sarah Elizabeth Sally Kinnison, and had children including David M Brown, Elijah Woodworth Brown Jr, Isaac Lawrence Brown, James Monroe Brown, Mary Kinnison Polly Brown, Sarah Jane Brown, Sophia Priscilla Brown Brice, Washington F Brown.
  • Elijah Woodworth Brown passed away in 1835 in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Obadiah Brown
1756–1836
Birth Location: Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, USA
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Penelope Swayze
1756–1845
Birth Location: Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Kinnison
1788–1844
Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana
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Children(s)

Sarah Brown
1808–1847
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
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Isaac Brown
1814–1892
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
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Mary Brown
1809–1849
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
MB
Sophia Brice
1811–1880
Birth Location: Adams County, Mississippi, USA
SB
Elijah Jr
1816–1902
Birth Location: Franklin County, Mississippi, USA
EJ
Washington Brown
1818–1872
Birth Location: Franklin Co., Mississippi
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David Brown
1812–1850
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
DB
James Brown
1822–1892
Birth Location: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
JB

Elijah Brown's Ancestors

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Elijah Brown
1788–1835
Birth Place: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Obadiah Brown
1756–1836
Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Penelope Swayze
1756–1845
Roxbury, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Brown's Descendants

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Elijah (Woodworth) Brown (1788–29 September 1835) m. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sally") Kinnison (1788–3 Jun 1844)
  1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Brown 1808–1847 m. James (Barlow) Davenport 1812–1858
    1. 1. Josiah Davenport 1843–1911 m. Clarissa Pierce 1871–1928 m. Frances Sibley 1839–1860 m. E (S) Davenport 1842–1898
      1. 1. Lenton Pierce 1887–1950 m. Etta (Mae) Davis 1898–1983
        1. 1. Linton (Harvey Davenport) Jr 1920–1969 m. Alice (Mae) Cook 1923–2012
      2. 2. Joe Pierce 1889–1938 m. Regina Davenport 1891– m. Celestine Joseph 1891–
        1. 1. Samuel Joseph 1890–
        2. 2. Edmond (C) Joseph 1912–
        3. 3. Hilda (M) Joseph 1914–
        4. 4. Mildred (L) Joseph 1917–
      3. 3. Clara (Effie Pierce Davenport) Levy 1892–1950 m. Roy (Roxy) Levy 1889–1989
        1. 1. Gladys (Louella) Levy 1909–2000 m. Roosevelt (Fairbanks) Williams 1904–1958
        2. 2. Dev Mitchem 1911–2002 m. Archie (Lee) Mitchem 1907–1993
        3. 3. Roy (Ulysses) Levy 1913–1998 m. Thelma (Elizabeth) Monroe 1917–
        4. 4. Addison (Campbell) Levy 1915–1992 m. Naomi (Mae) Hill 1916–2008
      4. 4. Jules (Lee Pearce) Davenport 1879–1939 m. Fannie (B) Dunn 1891–1923
        1. 1. Joe (Richmond) Davenport 1910–1963
        2. 2. George (S) Davenport 1913–1984
        3. 3. Celestina (E) Davenport 1913–1970
        4. 4. Euwart (Lee) Davenport 1915–1992
        5. 5. Ruth (Davenport) Langhart 1916–1999
        6. 6. Dorothy (Minnie) Davenport 1920–1984
        7. 7. James (Milton) Davenport 1923–
      5. 5. Ralph (Otto) Davenport 1894–1964 m. Silvia Douglas 1889–1920 m. Corine Dunmore 1896–1972 m. Vallie Davenport 1910–1975
        1. 1. Lula Davenport 1935–2017
        2. 2. Norwood Spencer 1928–2009
        3. 3. Rachel Spencer 1925–1987
        4. 4. Theordore (Roosevelt) Davenport 1918–1998 m. Laverne (Farina) Reed 1927–1964 m. Ella (Vee) Newman 1927–1999
        5. 5. Herman Davenport 1910–
        6. 6. Linda (I) Davenport 1913–
        7. 7. Buster Davenport 1915–
      6. 6. Lula Davenport 1883–1928
      7. 7. Will Vaneyck 1876–1930 m. Lucy Matthews 1874–1944
        1. 1. Ida (Beatrice) Davenport 1907–
      8. 8. Ella Pierce 1884–1960 m. John Beckwith 1888–
        1. 1. Viola Beckwith 1915–
        2. 2. Pauline Beckwith 1918–
        3. 3. Elami Beckwith 1922–2004
        4. 4. Howard (D) Beckwith 1917–
        5. 5. Wilbur (A) Beckwith 1912–
        6. 6. Lorene Beckwith 1920–
      9. 9. Minnie Davenport 1873–1937 m. Bert (Augustas) Olive 1874–1936
        1. 1. Alonzo Olive 1899–1981
        2. 2. Helen Olive 1903–
        3. 3. Irma (Lee) Olive 1898–1946
        4. 4. Jack Olive 1903–1991
        5. 5. Shirley (Mae) Carter 1916–1996
      10. 10. Milton Pierce 1867–1914 m. Maria Davenport 1873–
        1. 1. Berta Hicks 1896–
        2. 2. Jno Hicks 1898–
      11. 11. Mary Davenport 1871–1895
      12. 12. James (W) Davenport 1859–1860
      13. 13. Arta Pierce 1894–
      14. 14. Ann (H) Davenport 1870–
    2. 2. C. (C.) Davenport 1838–1913 m. Anna (A.) Alford 1845– m. Mary (Emma) Andrews 1844–1924
      1. 1. Roy Davenport 1883–1888
      2. 2. Clarence (Andrews) Davenport 1864–1866
      3. 3. Eugene Davenport 1873–1875
      4. 4. Guy Davenport 1868–1901
      5. 5. Jos. (A.) Davenport 1872–1941 m. Mary (Moss) Williams 1872–1948
        1. 1. Frances (Epps) Davenport 1900–1991 m. George (T) Madison 1899–1965
        2. 2. Thomas Davenport 1909–1962
        3. 3. Joseph (Andrews Davenport) Jr 1903–1971
      6. 6. Allen (Hugo) Davenport 1866–1940 m. Erin (A) Larkin 1874–1976
        1. 1. Christopher (Columbus) Davenport 1898–1954
        2. 2. Allen (Larkin) Davenport 1897–1937
      7. 7. Ida (May) Davenport 1876–1960 m. C (W) Thibodeaux 1868–1955
        1. 1. Lois (B) Thibodeaux 1908–1990
        2. 2. Maybeth Thibodeaux 1906–1991 m. Leslie (K) Young 1904–1982
      8. 8. Leon Davenport 1881–1935
      9. 9. Mary (Emma) Davenport 1878–1976 m. Alex (Norwood Williams) Sr 1877–1930
        1. 1. Alex (Norwood Williams) Jr 1904–2000 m. Verna (Ross) Wages 1904–1988
        2. 2. Hugo (Guy Davenport) Wiliams 1903–1986 m. Mary (Lou) Sartor 1910–
        3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Williams 1910–1997 m. Thomas (Hugh Blythe) Rankin 1908–
        4. 4. Nellwyn Williams 1916–1959
        5. 5. Joe (Boyd) Williams 1923–2006
        6. 6. Mary (Emma) Williams 1909–2002 m. Thomas (Fitzhugh) Wilson 1905–
        7. 7. Kathleen Williams 1920–2012
        8. 8. Ruth Williams 1915–2010 m. George (Caldwell) Vordenbaumen 1908–1995
      10. 10. Katherine (Rose) Wedderburn 1916–1944
    3. 3. E (S) Davenport 1842–1898 m. Josiah Davenport 1843–1911 m. Robert (Napoleon Cotten CSA) Dr 1840–1901
      1. 1. Leonidas ("Lee") Cotten 1873–1929
        1. 1. Robert (Davenport) Cotten 1911–1989 m. Virginia (Vaughn) Clark 1913–
        2. 2. Susan (Douglass) Smith 1911–2003
        3. 3. Edward (Trent Douglass) jr 1906–1994
        4. 4. Sarah Beaumont 1916–1997
        5. 5. Robert (Cotten) Douglass 1907–1987
        6. 6. Mabel (Lee Cotten) (Covington) 1904–1961
        7. 7. Alice (Mildred) Cotten 1908–1973
        8. 8. Leonidas ("Lee" Cotten) Jr 1909–1983
      2. 2. Clara (Holmes ("Aunt Cab") Cotten) (Douglass) 1876–1964 m. Edward (Trent Douglass) Sr 1870–1961
        1. 1. Joe Beaumont 1916–1997 m. V (Sterling Joseph) Beaumont 1914–1978
        2. 2. Edward (Trent Douglass) Jr 1906–1994
        3. 3. Robert (Cotten) Douglass 1907–1987
        4. 4. Susan Douglass 1911–2003
      3. 3. Alice (H.) Cotten 1871–1949
      4. 4. Aileen (Cotten) Stephenson 1878–1963
      5. 5. Claude (D) Cotton 1875–1947
      6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth 'Sadie') Cotten 1873–1914
      7. 7. Robert (Ewing) Cotten 1879–1929
      8. 8. Ilene Cotten 1877–1963
      9. 9. Ernest (Wright) Cotten 1872–1899
    4. 4. Fredonia Davenport 1839–1841
    5. 5. Clarissa (P) Davenport 1835–1875 m. John (W.) Alford 1821–1857
      1. 1. S. (Albertine) Alford 1855–1878
      2. 2. Greenwood (Laflour) Alford 1858–1876 m. Elizabeth (Margaret) Scott 1853–1941
        1. 1. Helen Alford 1875–1960
        2. 2. Little (Greenwood) Alford 1871–1884 m. Betty Alford 1877–1945
      3. 3. Little (Annie) Alford 1853–1858
      4. 4. Jasper (John"Jap") Alford 1856–1920 m. Annette Sevall 1870– m. Henrietta Clay 1850–
        1. 1. Ada Alford 1872–1936 m. John (C.) Levy 1871–1904 m. Isaac Washington 1873–
        2. 2. Guy (Thomas) Alford 1889–1969
        3. 3. Lloyd (Sevall) Alford 1884–1953
        4. 4. Minnie Alford 1891–1926
        5. 5. Clara Alford 1905–1911
        6. 6. Cammie (Camile) James 1913–1960
        7. 7. Samuel Alford 1903–
        8. 8. Everett (Jones) Alford 1886–1974
        9. 9. John Alford 1896–1938
      5. 5. Josfus Alford 1857–
    6. 6. John (Barlow) Davenport 1844–1904 m. Susanne ((Anna -Susan - Susie) West) (Mulatto) 1859– m. Sarah Jones 1856–1920
      1. 1. Phillice ((Phyllis)) Davenport-Woods 1882–1916 m. John Woods 1879–1959
        1. 1. Mallie (Warren) Woods 1902–1982
        2. 2. Lela Woods 1903–1972
        3. 3. John (Woods) Jr 1905–1977
        4. 4. Ben (Jeff) Woods 1911–1983
        5. 5. Minnie Woods-Dickerson 1906–2005 m. Frank Dickerson 1904–1978
      2. 2. Helen Davenport 1884–
      3. 3. Isam Davenport 1880–
      4. 4. Emmet Davenport 1893–
      5. 5. Cody Davenport 1896–
      6. 6. Loleta Davenport 1878–
      7. 7. Arthur Davenport 1871–
      8. 8. Ada (B) Davenport 1876–1900
  2. 2. Isaac (Lawrence) Brown 1814–1892 m. Maria (Head) Spain 1819–1876
    1. 1. John (Malcolm) Brown 1857–1892
    2. 2. William (Brice) Brown 1848–1898
    3. 3. Jennie (Rosalie) Brown 1851–1920
    4. 4. Amelia (Cordelia) Brown 1860–1902
    5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Brown 1841–1863
    6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Brown 1843–1907
    7. 7. Albert (Isaac) Brown 1846–1868
    8. 8. Francis (E Woodworth) Brown 1855–1869
    9. 9. James (Spain) Brown 1844–1875
    10. 10. David (Kennison) Brown 1838–1838
  3. 3. Mary (Kinnison "Polly") Brown 1809–1849
  4. 4. Sophia (Priscilla Brown) Brice 1811–1880
  5. 5. Elijah (Woodworth Brown) Jr 1816–1902
  6. 6. Washington (F.) Brown 1818–1872 m. Malinda Jones 1845–1880 m. Elizabeth ("Louisa or Eliza") Davenport 1814–1862
    1. 1. Clementine Brown 1863–1909 m. Isaiah (Tutt) Alford 1861–1932 m. Isaiah Davenport 1854–1905
      1. 1. Nash Alford 1901–1962 m. Bessie (B) Alford 1903–2001
      2. 2. Warren ("Buddy") Alford 1883–1962 m. Della Stringer 1883–1979
      3. 3. Maude Carter 1886–1918
      4. 4. Thomas (Raymond) Alford 1891–1966 m. Evelyn Alford 1893–1940 m. Velma Ashford 1882–
        1. 1. Marie Alford 1914– m. Samuel (M. DeBose,) Jr. 1911–1977
        2. 2. Elaine Alford 1916–2005
        3. 3. Verta (Alford) Marks 1918–2002 m. Austin (Andrew) Marks 1909–1986
        4. 4. Katherine ("Katie") Alford 1920–1982 m. Lucious (Frank Bibby) Sr 1918–2005
        5. 5. Gertie (M) Alford 1925–1996 m. Joe Broughton 1915–
        6. 6. Isaiah (or Isiah or Isia) Alford 1926–1999
        7. 7. Eleanor Alford 1927–2011 m. Joshua (Caleb) Mitchell 1909–1989 m. Geanie (or Jena Will or) Wills 1920–2001
        8. 8. Velma (Lee) Alford 1935–2019
        9. 9. Huey (P) Alford 1932–1995
        10. 10. Shirley Alford 1937–1997
        11. 11. Thomas (Raymond Alford) Jr 1923–1996 m. Carrie (Lee) Banks 1923–1996
        12. 12. Woodly Alford 1928–1940
        13. 13. Bertha Alford 1920–1994 m. Coleman (Wesley) Hippler 1916–
        14. 14. Morie Alford 1915–
      5. 5. Clara Alford 1893–
      6. 6. Katie Alford 1897–1974 m. Robert Vanderpool 1890–
      7. 7. James Davenport 1878–1938 m. Amy (Marie) Jackson 1891–1967
        1. 1. Jessie (Bell) Davenport 1910–1957
        2. 2. James (Roy) Davenport 1914–1984
        3. 3. Odessa Davenport 1915–1976 m. Lorenzo Caldwell 1913–1940 m. Roosevelt Mills 1916–
        4. 4. Bruin (Henry) Davenport 1917–1963
        5. 5. Theola (Marie) Davenport 1920–1981 m. Chester (Arthur) Williams 1915–1993
        6. 6. Isaac (Andrew) Davenport 1922–1998
      8. 8. Isaac Davenport 1880–1963 m. Lillie (E) Heines 1886–1989
        1. 1. Versie (L) Davenport 1905–
        2. 2. Isaac Davenport 1906–1948 m. Lillie (Pearl) Smith 1907–
    2. 2. Walter Brown 1865–
    3. 3. Emile Brown 1871–
    4. 4. Washington Brown 1868–
    5. 5. Clarinda Brown 1873–
    6. 6. Isaiah (Marshall) Brown 1843–
    7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Brown 1847–
    8. 8. Ellen (Courtney Brown) Worley 1842–1874
    9. 9. Clemence Jones 1864–
  7. 7. David (M) Brown 1812–1850 m. Amelia DAVENPORT 1822–1877
    1. 1. Julia (Malvina) Brown 1841–1914
    2. 2. Cordelia (Amelia Brown) Turpin 1847–1925
    3. 3. Flora (Elizabeth) BROWN 1849–1907
    4. 4. David (Ella) BROWN 1851–1912
    5. 5. Edwin (J) Brown 1843–1862
  8. 8. James (Monroe) Brown 1822–1892 m. Cordelia (G Burch) Brown 1828–1916
    1. 1. Marshall (Eugene) Brown 1850–1899 m. Ida (A Clark) Brown 1856–1933
      1. 1. Lilly (Brown) Andrews 1881–1974
      2. 2. Ella Brown 1882–1970
      3. 3. Marshall (Vertner) Brown 1886–1926
      4. 4. Jesse (Sims Brown) Sr 1883–1964
      5. 5. Robert (Cotton) Brown 1884–1934
      6. 6. Ida (Clark) Brown 1893–1971
      7. 7. Mamie Brown 1873–1980
      8. 8. Allen (Eugene) Brown 1896–1972
      9. 9. Louis Brown 1879–1936
      10. 10. Victorio (M) Brown 1886–
    2. 2. Charlie (Little) Brown 1851–1867
    3. 3. James (Monroe Jimmie) Brown 1854–1858
    4. 4. Louie (Washburn) Brown 1858–1878
    5. 5. David (Sims) Brown 1846–1915
    6. 6. Amelia (Josephine Brown Herring) Pearcefield 1843–1933

Elijah Brown's Timeline

5 Records

1788
1788
Birth of Elijah Woodworth Brown in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States
Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States
1808
30 May 1808
Age 20
Elijah Woodworth Brown was married in Adams, Mississippi
Adams, Mississippi
1810
1810
Age 22
Elijah Woodworth Brown resided here in Franklin, Mississippi, USA
Franklin, Mississippi, USA
1830
1830
Age 42
Elijah Woodworth Brown resided here in Franklin, Mississippi, USA
Franklin, Mississippi, USA
1835
29 September 1835
Age 47
Death of Elijah Woodworth Brown in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: S-8
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 May 1808
    Event Place: Adams, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Franklin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866, Heritage Quest; Mississippi State and Territorial Censuses, 1792-1866; Series: Microfilm V229; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Franklin, Mississippi; Series: M19; Roll: 70; Page: 163; Family History Library Film: 0014838

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 September 1835
    Event Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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