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Orville Theodore Brown 1902–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1902

Birth Location: Conway, Iowa

Death Date: 5 Apr 1968

Death Location: Conway, Iowa

Father: William Brown

Mother: Clarissa Hamblin

Spouse(s): Ruby Hancock

Children(s): Betty Brown, Ruth Brown, Orville Jr, Amos Brown, Viola Brown, Dorothy Brown

In 1902, Orville Theodore Brown entered the world in Conway, Iowa, born to William Thomas Brown And Clarissa Ellen Hamblin. In 1905, Orville Theodore Brown resided in Taylor, Iowa, United States. In 1910, Orville Theodore Brown resided in Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA. Orville Theodore Brown married Ruby Marie Hancock, and had children including Amos Harlan Brown, Betty Lou Brown, Dorla Jean Jeannie Brown, Dorothy Darlene Brown, Orville Theodore Brown Jr, Robert William Brown, Ruth Leota Brown, Viola Marie Brown. Orville Theodore Brown passed away in 1968 in Conway, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Orville Theodore Brown entered the world in Conway, Iowa, born to William Thomas Brown And Clarissa Ellen Hamblin.
  • In 1905, Orville Theodore Brown resided in Taylor, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1910, Orville Theodore Brown resided in Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA.
  • Orville Theodore Brown married Ruby Marie Hancock, and had children including Amos Harlan Brown, Betty Lou Brown, Dorla Jean Jeannie Brown, Dorothy Darlene Brown, Orville Theodore Brown Jr, Robert William Brown, Ruth Leota Brown, Viola Marie Brown.
  • Orville Theodore Brown passed away in 1968 in Conway, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Brown
1870–1956
Birth Location: Conway, Taylor, Iowa, USA
WB
Clarissa Hamblin
1873–1965
Birth Location: Sharpsburg T, Iowa
CH

Spouses(s)

Ruby Hancock
1905–1990
Birth Location: Columbia, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
RH

Children(s)

Betty Brown
1932–2023
Birth Location: Sharpsburg, Taylor, Iowa, USA
BB
Ruth Brown
1924–1924
Birth Location: Marshall Township, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
RB
Orville Jr
1925–1996
Birth Location: Taylor County, Iowa, USA
OJ
Amos Brown
1926–1999
Birth Location: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
AB
Viola Brown
1929–2022
Birth Location: Taylor County, Iowa, USA
VB
Dorothy Brown
1936–1937
Birth Location: Conway, Taylor, Iowa, USA
DB

Orville Brown's Ancestors

Self
Orville Brown
1902–1968
Birth Place: Conway, Iowa
Parents
William Thomas Brown
1870–1956
Conway, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Clarissa (Ellen) Hamblin
1873–1965
Sharpsburg T, Iowa
Grandparents
David (Anderson) Brown
1842–1916
Owen County, Indiana, USA
Martha (Ann "Mattie") Freeman
1845–1918
Owen County, Indiana
Dennis Hamblin
1836–1916
Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Elizabeth ("Eliza") McWilliams
1839–1916
Newtownards Parish, Down, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
David Brown
1803–1888
Sarah Litton
1804–1874
Micajah Jr
1814–1882
Margaret Christy
1825–1881
Winslow Hamblin
1790–1871
James McWilliams
1797–1858
Elizabeth Patterson
1803–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Brown
1774–1839
Mary Elizabeth
1774–1843
Thomas Litton
1763–1838
Margaret Whitson
1765–1851
Micajah Freeman
1779–1845
Elsa Fincannon
1781–1831
Joseph Christy
1761–1852
Ann Brown
1785–1852
Shubael Hamblin
1766–1846
Rachel Downs
1766–1848

Orville Brown's Descendants

1.
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Orville (Theodore) Brown (12 Apr 1902–5 Apr 1968) m. Ruby (Marie) Hancock (4 Sep 1905–1990)
  1. 1. Betty (Lou) Brown 1932–2023 m. Donald (Eugene) Donaldson 1932–2014
  2. 2. Ruth (Leota) Brown 1924–1924
  3. 3. Orville (Theodore Brown) Jr 1925–1996 m. Velda (J) Brown 1922–
  4. 4. Amos (Harlan) Brown 1926–1999 m. Zelma Brown 1924–1993
  5. 5. Viola (Marie) Brown 1929–2022 m. Richard (Glee) Guess 1927–1988
  6. 6. Dorothy (Darlene) Brown 1936–1937

Orville Brown's Timeline

21 Records

1902
12 Apr 1902
Birth of Orville Theodore Brown in Conway, Iowa
Conway, Iowa
1905
1905
Age 3
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Taylor, Iowa, United States
Taylor, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 8
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1924
abt 1924
Age 22
Orville Theodore Brown resided here
None
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 23
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1926
abt 1926
Age 24
Orville Theodore Brown resided here
None
1929
abt 1929
Age 27
Orville Theodore Brown resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 28
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Marshall, Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Marshall, Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1934
10 May 1934
Age 32
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Lenox, Iowa, USA
Lenox, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Marshall, Taylor, Iowa
Marshall, Taylor, Iowa
1936
abt 1936
Age 34
Orville Theodore Brown resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 38
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Marshall Twp, Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Marshall Twp, Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1942
abt 1942
Age 40
Orville Theodore Brown resided here
None
1944
Abt 1944
Age 42
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Conway, Iowa
Conway, Iowa
1950
1950
Age 48
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Grove, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Grove, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1956
1956
Age 54
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Iowa
Iowa
1957
Abt 1957
Age 55
Orville Theodore Brown resided here in Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg
1968
2 Apr 1968
Age 66
Death of Orville Theodore Brown in Corning, Adams, Iowa, USA
Corning, Adams, Iowa, USA
1968
2 April 1968
Age 66
Death of Orville Theodore Brown in Sharpsburg, Taylor, Iowa, United States of America
Sharpsburg, Taylor, Iowa, United States of America
1968
5 Apr 1968
Age 66
Burial of Orville Theodore Brown in Conway, Iowa
Conway, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1902
    Event Place: Conway, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 61
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01207; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87-19
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: T625_514; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340420
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: T624_425; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374438
    [9] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Iowa State Census
    [13] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [14] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_us-Ia
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Taylor, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: T624_425; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374438

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: T625_514; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1924
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1926
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1929
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marshall, Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340420

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 May 1934
    Event Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Lenox Time Table; Publication Date: 10 May 1934; Publication Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01207; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87-19

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1936
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marshall Twp, Marshall, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01207; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87-19

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1942
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1944
    Event Place: Conway, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Lenox Time Table; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1944; Publication Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA; ,0.079529785,0.16842876,0.19246686&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grove, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1957
    Event Place: Sharpsburg
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Lenox Time Table; Publication Date: 21 Mar 1957; Publication Place: Lenox, Iowa, USA; ,0.66680497,0.65134525,0.9075167&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Conway Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Conway, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 61

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1968
    Event Place: Corning, Adams, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_us-Ia

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 April 1968
    Event Place: Sharpsburg, Taylor, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1968
    Event Place: Conway, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_us-Ia
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