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Jonathan Brown 1720 – 1806 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1720

Birth Location: Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 3 Oct 1806

Death Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Josiah Brown

Mother: Susanna Goodwin

Spouse(s): Mehitable Hay, Anna Dupee

Children(s): Jonathan Brown, James Brown, Mehitable Brown, Ebenezer Brown, Susannah Brown, Ebenezer Brown, William Brown, Edmund Brown, Anna Brown

The story of Jonathan Brown began in 1720 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. In 1750, Jonathan Brown resided in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United Stat. In 1790, Jonathan Brown resided in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United Stat. Jonathan Brown married Mehitable Hay, Anna Dupee, and had children including Jonathan Brown, James Brown, Mehitable Brown, Ebenezer Brown, Susannah Brown, Ebenezer Brown, William Brown, Edmund Brown, Anna Brown. Jonathan Brown passed away in 1806 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonathan Brown began in 1720 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1750, Jonathan Brown resided in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United Stat.
  • In 1790, Jonathan Brown resided in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United Stat.
  • Jonathan Brown married Mehitable Hay, Anna Dupee, and had children including Jonathan Brown, James Brown, Mehitable Brown, Ebenezer Brown, Susannah Brown, Ebenezer Brown, William Brown, Edmund Brown, Anna Brown.
  • Jonathan Brown passed away in 1806 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Brown
1675 – 1754
Birth Location: Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
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Susanna Goodwin
1681 – 1743
Birth Location: Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mehitable Hay
1718 –
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
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Anna Dupee
1725 – 1814
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Children(s)

Jonathan Brown
1741 – 1820
Birth Location: Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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James Brown
1742 –
Birth Location: Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Mehitable Brown
1744 –
Birth Location: –
MB
Ebenezer Brown
1747 –
Birth Location: –
EB
Susannah Brown
1749 –
Birth Location: –
SB
Ebenezer Brown
1757 – 1834
Birth Location: Reading, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
EB
William Brown
1760 –
Birth Location: Reading, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Edmund Brown
1765 – 1823
Birth Location: –
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Anna Brown
Birth Location: –
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Jonathan Brown's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Brown
1720 – 1806
Birth Place: Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Josiah Brown
1675 – 1754
Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Susanna Goodwin
1681 – 1743
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Josiah Brown
1642 – 1690
Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Fellows
1642 – 1699
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Nathaniel Goodwin
1642 – 1693
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Susanna Kendall
1658 – 1732
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Brown
1601 – 1673
Elizabeth Leids
1605 – 1674
William Fellows
1609 – 1676
Mary Ayers
1634 – 1676
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Brown
1586 – 1609
Jane Leids
1578 – 1610
Noble Fellows
1577 – 1650
Elizabeth Moricke
1582 – 1650
John Ayer
1582 – 1657
Hannah Evered
1582 – 1688

Jonathan Brown's Descendants

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Jonathan Brown (26 Jul 1720 – 3 Oct 1806) m. Mehitable Hay (10 Aug 1718 – ) m. Anna Dupee (22 Mar 1725 – 10 Jun 1814)
  1. 1. Jonathan Brown (23 Jul 1741 – 14 March 1820) m. Huldah Hawkes
    1. 1. Jonathan Brown (30 Aug 1765 – 24 July 1840) m. Beulah Jackson (abt 1772 – 24 Nov 1839)
  2. 2. James Brown (28 Jan 1742 – )
  3. 3. Mehitable Brown (24 Jan 1744 – )
  4. 4. Ebenezer Brown (27 Mar 1747 – )
  5. 5. Susannah Brown (8 May 1749 – )
  6. 6. Ebenezer Brown (12 Feb 1757 – 18 Sep 1834) m. Ruth Boden (20 Oct 1765 – 19 May 1825)
    1. 1. Ebenezer Brown (20 Oct 1782 – Oct 1850)
    2. 2. Ambrose (James) Brown (2 Feb 1784 – 6 Mar 1842)
    3. 3. John Brown (15 Jan 1786 – 4 Oct 1818)
    4. 4. Samuel Brown (13 Apr 1788 – 1850)
    5. 5. Jonathan Brown (31 Jan 1790 – 6 Oct 1860)
    6. 6. Ruthy (Boden) Brown (15 Jul 1792 – 4 May 1867)
    7. 7. Abigail Brown (13 Apr 1794 – )
    8. 8. Abraham Brown (10 Apr 1796 – )
    9. 9. Joseph Brown (13 May 1798 – )
    10. 10. Benjamin Brown (17 Aug 1800 – 10 July 1856) m. Emily Sparhawk (29 Aug 1802 – 10 Oct 1868)
      1. 1. John (Fielding) Brown (abt 1823 – 8 Jan 1908) m. Eveline Homan (abt 1828 – )
        1. 1. Winthrop Brown (abt 1866 – )
      2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Brown (10 Apr 1823 – 5 May 1891) m. Abigail (P) Russell
      3. 3. unknown Brown (abt 1827 – 20 Jan 1830)
      4. 4. Martha (Ellen) Brown (abt 1828 – 20 Jan 1909) m. James (F) Traill (abt 1826 – )
      5. 5. Samuel (A.) Brown (abt 1831 – 16 Mar 1893) m. Mary (A.) Evans (abt 1836 – )
      6. 6. JAMES (Edwin) Brown (3 Jun 1834 – 1894) m. SARAH (A.) Bray (abt Sept 1834 – 29 March 1867) m. Mary (E) Bray
        1. 1. Annie Brown (3 Jun 1857 – ) m. Frank (Carr) Stearns (26 Feb 1858 – 31 May 1906) m. William (Henry) Rodgers (Jan 1857 – 31 Jan 1905) m. SAMUEL (Thompson) Eustis (7 Jul 1857 – 23 Dec 1916)
        2. 2. John (Fielding) Brown (21 May 1859 – 1 Oct 1943) m. Maria (T) Clothey (1859 – )
        3. 3. still (born) Brown (20 Sept 1860 – 20 Sept 1860)
        4. 4. CHARLOTTE (Waite Lottie) Brown (27 Sep 1863 – 6 March 1905) m. SAMUEL (Thompson) Eustis (7 Jul 1857 – 23 Dec 1916)
        5. 5. Sarah (E.) Brown (17 Mar 1867 – 24 Aug 1867)
      7. 7. Peter (Sparhawk) Brown (abt 1837 – 22 June 1841)
      8. 8. N. (Annie) Brown (abt 1838 – )
      9. 9. George (H) Brown (2 Dec 1839 – 23 Mar 1870)
    11. 11. Hannah (Boden) Brown (1808 – 1890)
  7. 7. William Brown (30 Jan 1760 – )
  8. 8. Edmund Brown (14 Dec 1765 – 9 Aug 1823)
  9. 9. Anna Brown m. Richard Phillips

Jonathan Brown's Timeline

6 Records

1720
26 Jul 1720
Birth of Jonathan Brown in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1750
abt 1750
Age 30
Jonathan Brown resided here in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1790
1790
Age 70
Jonathan Brown resided here in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 80
Jonathan Brown resided here in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1806
3 Oct 1806
Age 86
Death of Jonathan Brown in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1806
15 Oct 1806
Age 86
Jonathan Brown - Probate in Salem, Essex County, MA USA
Salem, Essex County, MA USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1720
    Event Place: Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find A Grave Index for Non-Burials, Burials at Sea, and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1750
    Event Place: Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1806
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1806
    Event Place: Salem, Essex County, MA USA
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