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Laura Caroline Brown 1869 – 1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1869

Birth Location: Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 Jan 1954

Death Location: Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, United States

Father: John Brown

Mother: Elizabeth Graham

Spouse(s): Walter Matthews, Walter Matthews

Children(s): Ephrian Mathews, John Mathews, Ida Mathews, Ruth Mathews, Jannie Mathews, Watler Matthews, Ruth Mathews

In 1869, Laura Caroline Brown entered the world in Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA, born to John Daniel Brown and Elizabeth Jane Graham. In 1870, Laura Caroline Brown resided in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Laura Caroline Brown resided in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Laura Caroline Brown married Walter B Matthews, Walter Bascom Matthews, and had children including Ephrian Mathews, John Ephriam Mathews, Ida Mathews, Ruth Mathews, Jannie Mathews, Watler B Matthews, Ruth Mathews. Laura Caroline Brown passed away in 1954 in Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Laura Caroline Brown entered the world in Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA, born to John Daniel Brown and Elizabeth Jane Graham.
  • In 1870, Laura Caroline Brown resided in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Laura Caroline Brown resided in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Laura Caroline Brown married Walter B Matthews, Walter Bascom Matthews, and had children including Ephrian Mathews, John Ephriam Mathews, Ida Mathews, Ruth Mathews, Jannie Mathews, Watler B Matthews, Ruth Mathews.
  • Laura Caroline Brown passed away in 1954 in Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Brown
1844 – 1920
Birth Location: Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
JB
Elizabeth Graham
1844 – 1923
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina
EG

Spouses(s)

Walter Matthews
1859 –
Birth Location: Georgia
WM
Walter Matthews
1858 – 1935
Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Ephrian Mathews
1891 –
Birth Location: Georgia
EM
John Mathews
1892 –
Birth Location: Georgia
JM
Ida Mathews
1893 –
Birth Location: Georgia
IM
Ruth Mathews
1898 –
Birth Location: Georgia
RM
Jannie Mathews
1900 –
Birth Location: Georgia
JM
Watler Matthews
1911 –
Birth Location: Georgia
WM
Ruth Mathews
1898 –
Birth Location: Georgia
RM

Laura Brown's Ancestors

Self
Laura Brown
1869 – 1954
Birth Place: Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Daniel Brown
1844 – 1920
Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Jane) Graham
1844 – 1923
Robeson, North Carolina
Grandparents
Daniel Brown
1818 – 1855
North Carolina
Mary McLean
1813 – 1902
Cumberland County North Carolina
William Graham
1814 – 1893
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Flora (Virginia) Lamon
1822 – 1874
, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Duncan Brown
1782 – 1845
Elizabeth McNeill
1785 – 1850
Lauchlin McLean
1783 – 1858
Flora Lamon
1781 – 1861
Daniel Graham
1784 – 1860
Elizabeth McMillan
1789 – 1830
John Lamon
1790 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Neill Brown
1735 – 1819
Sarah McPhaul
1738 – 1815
Mary Bowles
1759 – 1826
Lauchlin McLean
1751 – 1794
Duncan Lamont
1750 – 1798
Neill Graham
1745 – 1836
John Mcmillan
Flory Cameron

Laura Brown's Descendants

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Laura (Caroline) Brown (22 Nov 1869 – 13 Jan 1954) m. Walter (B) Matthews (abt 1859 – ) m. Walter (Bascom) Matthews (abt 1858 – 11 Dec 1935)
  1. 1. Ephrian Mathews (Jul 1891 – )
  2. 2. John (Ephriam) Mathews (abt 1892 – )
  3. 3. Ida Mathews (Aug 1893 – )
  4. 4. Ruth Mathews (Jun 1898 – )
  5. 5. Jannie Mathews (Jan 1900 – )
  6. 6. Watler (B) Matthews (abt 1911 – )
  7. 7. Ruth Mathews (abt 1898 – ) m. Frank (C) Starr (abt 1897 – )

Laura Brown's Timeline

9 Records

1869
22 Nov 1869
Birth of Laura Caroline Brown in Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
Laura Caroline Brown resided here in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Laura Caroline Brown resided here in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Laura Caroline Brown resided here in Militia District 1451, Dooly, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1451, Dooly, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Laura Caroline Brown resided here in Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Laura Caroline Brown resided here in Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
Laura Caroline Brown resided here in Cordele, Crisp, Georgia
Cordele, Crisp, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 71
Laura Caroline Brown resided here in Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, USA
Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, USA
1954
13 Jan 1954
Age 85
Death of Laura Caroline Brown in Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, United States
Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1869
    Event Place: Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cordele, Crisp, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00662; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 40-7
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 552
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia; Roll: T625_247; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340085
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 979; Page: 599C; Enumeration District: 184
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1157; Page: 128A; Family History Library Film: 552656
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 1451, Dooly, Georgia; Page: 45; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240193
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Collection, 1741-2004, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1157; Page: 128A; Family History Library Film: 552656

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 979; Page: 599C; Enumeration District: 184

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia District 1451, Dooly, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 1451, Dooly, Georgia; Page: 45; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240193

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia; Roll: T625_247; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 1451, Crisp, Georgia; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340085

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cordele, Crisp, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cordele, Crisp, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00662; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 40-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cordele, Crisp, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00662; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 40-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Crisp, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 552

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1954
    Event Place: Cordele, Crisp, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 552
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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