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Helen Dean 1853–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 August 1853

Birth Location: Gennessee Co, New York

Death Date: 1 May 1909

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Allen Dean

Mother: Sarah Dean

Spouse(s): Frank Brown

Children(s): Wilbur Brown, Clarence Brown

Helen Dean was born in 1853 in Gennessee Co, New York, the child of Allen J Dean And Sarah A Dean. In 1870, Helen Dean resided in Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Helen Dean resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA. Helen Dean married Frank E Brown, and had children including Clarence Eugene Brown, Wilbur Dean Brown. Helen Dean passed away in 1909 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Helen Dean was born in 1853 in Gennessee Co, New York, the child of Allen J Dean And Sarah A Dean.
  • In 1870, Helen Dean resided in Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Helen Dean resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Helen Dean married Frank E Brown, and had children including Clarence Eugene Brown, Wilbur Dean Brown.
  • Helen Dean passed away in 1909 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Dean
1821–1892
Birth Location: New York
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Sarah Dean
1824–1898
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Frank Brown
1854–1917
Birth Location: Kent County, Michigan
FB

Children(s)

Wilbur Brown
1888–1930
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
WB
Clarence Brown
1886–1912
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
CB

Helen Dean's Ancestors

Self
Helen Dean
1853–1909
Birth Place: Gennessee Co, New York
Parents
Allen J Dean
1821–1892
New York
Sarah (A) Dean
1824–1898
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Dean's Descendants

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Helen Dean (10 August 1853–1 May 1909) m. Frank (E) Brown (Dec 1854–1917)
  1. 1. Wilbur (Dean) Brown 1888–1930 m. Helen Covell 1887–1957
    1. 1. C (Dean) Brown 1913– m. Mildred Tornga 1914–
    2. 2. Robert (Warren) Brown 1915–1996 m. Genevieve Binns 1915–
    3. 3. Richard (Oliver) Brown 1921–1994 m. Ruth (E) Smythe 1926–
    4. 4. Florence Brown 1912–2007 m. Donald (J) Renwick 1911–
  2. 2. Clarence (Eugene) Brown 1886–1912 m. Bertha (L) Ensley 1888–1971
    1. 1. Helen Snyder 1908–1990 m. Phillip (B) Snyder 1905–1988
    2. 2. Francis (Eugene) Brown 1911–1979 m. Margaret (E) Snyder 1911–1980

Helen Dean's Timeline

4 Records

1853
10 August 1853
Birth of Helen Dean in Gennessee Co, New York
Gennessee Co, New York
1870
1870
Age 17
Helen Dean resided here in Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA
Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Helen Dean resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
1909
1 May 1909
Age 56
Death of Helen Dean in Walker, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
Walker, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 August 1853
    Event Place: Gennessee Co, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [2] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 25; Film Description: 1883 Berrien-1883 Manistee
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lowell, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M593_682; Page: 473B; Family History Library Film: 552181
    [6] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532503; Roll Number: 130; Certificate Number: 13
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lowell, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M593_682; Page: 473B; Family History Library Film: 552181

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 25; Film Description: 1883 Berrien-1883 Manistee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1909
    Event Place: Walker, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532503; Roll Number: 130; Certificate Number: 13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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