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Joel Nims Brown 1824–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 JUN 1824

Birth Location: Heath, Massachusetts

Death Date: 20 FEB 1908

Death Location: Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States

Father: Samuel Brown

Mother: Mary Nims

Spouse(s): Susan James

Children(s): Emma Brown, Eugene Brown, Lillie Brown, William Brown

In 1824, Joel Nims Brown entered the world in Heath, Massachusetts, born to Samuel Brown And Mary Nims. In 1850, Joel Nims Brown resided in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Joel Nims Brown married Susan Mary James, and had children including Emma Brown, Eugene Brown, Lillie Alice Brown, William George Brown. Joel Nims Brown passed away in 1908 in Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Joel Nims Brown entered the world in Heath, Massachusetts, born to Samuel Brown And Mary Nims.
  • In 1850, Joel Nims Brown resided in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Joel Nims Brown married Susan Mary James, and had children including Emma Brown, Eugene Brown, Lillie Alice Brown, William George Brown.
  • Joel Nims Brown passed away in 1908 in Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Brown
1787–1869
Birth Location: Heath, Massachusetts
SB
Mary Nims
1785–1865
Birth Location: Shelburne, Mass
MN

Spouses(s)

Susan James
1830–1923
Birth Location: Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
SJ

Children(s)

Emma Brown
1865–1908
Birth Location: Point Pleasant, Iowa
EB
Eugene Brown
1862–1863
Birth Location: San Pablo, San Mateo, California, United States
EB
Lillie Brown
1867–1936
Birth Location: Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States
LB
William Brown
1852–1853
Birth Location: Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
WB

Joel Brown's Ancestors

Self
Joel Brown
1824–1908
Birth Place: Heath, Massachusetts
Parents
Samuel Brown
1787–1869
Heath, Massachusetts
Mary Nims
1785–1865
Shelburne, Mass
Grandparents
Reuben Nims
1740–1814
Deliverance Gould
1742–1813
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1715–1765
Abigail Smead
1717–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Nims
1679–1762
Elizabeth Hull
1688–1754
Ebenezer Smead
1675–1753
Esther Catlin
1671–1733

Joel Brown's Descendants

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Joel (Nims) Brown (11 JUN 1824–20 FEB 1908) m. Susan (Mary) James (5 OCT 1830–25 MAR 1923)
  1. 1. Emma Brown 1865–1908 m. Edward (Selby) Taylor 1850–1922
    1. 1. Edward (N.) Taylor 1887–1954 m. Dorothy (Ellen) Blackwell 1890–
    2. 2. Grover (Cleland) Taylor 1889–1954 m. Elva (Frances) Derrick 1895–1927
      1. 1. Cleo (Silver) Taylor 1917–1968 m. Jean (Van) Leuven 1916–2010
      2. 2. Robert (Laverne) Taylor 1925–1970 m. Billie (Bea) Closson 1927–1970
        1. 1. Bobbie (Lerene) Taylor 1946–2019
    3. 3. Lucy (Ida) Taylor 1886–1908
    4. 4. Ray (Franklin) Taylor 1892–1964 m. Ida (Ethel) Ritch 1899–1985
      1. 1. Fay Taylor 1921–1965 m. Jean (Elizabeth) Burch 1918–2013
        1. 1. Catheryn Taylor 1950–1950
    5. 5. Stella (E.) Taylor 1894–1974 m. Clayton (Lawrence) Simonis 1889–
  2. 2. Eugene Brown 1862–1863 m. Laura (Maud) Claflin 1873–1949
  3. 3. Lillie (Alice) Brown 1867–1936 m. Charles (Andrew) Harvill 1871–1941 m. Joseph Christiansen 1861–1886
  4. 4. William (George) Brown 1852–1853

Joel Brown's Timeline

25 Records

1824
11 JUN 1824
Birth of Joel Nims Brown in Heath, Massachusetts
Heath, Massachusetts
1824
11 JUN 1824
Joel Nims Brown was christened in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1850
1850
Age 26
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1850
1850
Age 26
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1850
1850
Age 26
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1850
1850
Age 26
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1855
1855
Age 31
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1855
1855
Age 31
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1855
1855
Age 31
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1855
1855
Age 31
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
1860
1860
Age 36
Joel Nims Brown resided here in 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
1860
1860
Age 36
Joel Nims Brown resided here in 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
1860
1860
Age 36
Joel Nims Brown resided here in 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
1860
1860
Age 36
Joel Nims Brown resided here in 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
1870
1870
Age 46
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Iowa, United States
Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 46
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Iowa, United States
Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 46
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Iowa, United States
Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 46
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Iowa, United States
Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 56
Joel Nims Brown was employed in Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
1880
1880
Age 56
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
1880
1880
Age 56
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
1880
1880
Age 56
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
1880
1880
Age 56
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
1900
1900
Age 76
Joel Nims Brown resided here in Eagle, Pine, and Iron Dyke Precincts, Union, Oregon, United States
Eagle, Pine, and Iron Dyke Precincts, Union, Oregon, United States
1908
20 FEB 1908
Age 84
Death of Joel Nims Brown in Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States
Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 JUN 1824
    Event Place: Heath, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2017), Joel N Brown, 1860.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts State Census, 1855," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 March 2018), Joel Brown in household of Nehemiah N Upton, Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States; State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 953,982.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 April 2016), Joel N Brown, Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States; citing family 155, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1870," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 April 2016), Joel N Brown, Iowa, United States; citing p. 11, family 75, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,893.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 July 2017), Joel N Brown, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 117, sheet 167A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 1084; FHL microfilm 1,255,084.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 19 April 2019), Joel Brown in household of Samuel Brown, Eagle, Pine, and Iron Dyke Precincts, Union, Oregon, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 122, sheet 10B, family 198, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,352.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Town Records, ca. 1638-1961," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 March 2018), Joel N Brown and Susan M. James, 14 Oct 1856; citing Marriage, Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States, various town clerks and local churches, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 007580139.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 24 May 2018), Joel N. Brown and Susan M. Janes, 14 Oct 1856; citing Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 1,433,014.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Joel Nims Brown, 1908; Burial, Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States of America, Eagle Valley Cemetery; citing record ID 54406076, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Farmer

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 11 JUN 1824
    Event Place: Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Eagle, Pine, and Iron Dyke Precincts, Union, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Joel Nims Brown, 1908; Burial, Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States of America, Eagle Valley Cemetery; citing record ID 54406076, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 FEB 1908
    Event Place: Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Joel Nims Brown, 1908; Burial, Richland, Baker, Oregon, United States of America, Eagle Valley Cemetery; citing record ID 54406076, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Iowa, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Iowa, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 09 February 2019, 15:47), entry for Joel Nims Brown(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID K262-P3T
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Joel Brown in entry for Francis B. Brown, 04 Sep 1847; citing CHARLEMONT,FRANKLIN,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0823648 IT 5.

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 3rd Township, San Mateo, California, United States

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Iowa, United States

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Indian Valley, Union, Oregon, United States
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