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Peter Brown 1778–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 October 1778

Birth Location: Belfast, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 9 January 1840

Death Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: John Capt

Mother: Martha FANNING

Spouse(s): Sarah Scales

Children(s): William Brown, Meredith Brown, Killis Sr, Pvt Brown, Mary Brown, Elizabeth Brown

The story of Peter Brown began in 1778 in Belfast, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. In 1830, Peter Brown resided in Dekalb, Georgia, USA. In 1831, Peter Brown resided in New York City, New York, USA. Peter Brown married Sarah Scales, and had children including Elizabeth Eliza Brown, Killis Brown Sr, Mary Ann Polly Brown, Meredith G Scales Brown, Pvt William Stephen Brown, William S Brown. Peter Brown passed away in 1840 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Brown began in 1778 in Belfast, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Peter Brown resided in Dekalb, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1831, Peter Brown resided in New York City, New York, USA.
  • Peter Brown married Sarah Scales, and had children including Elizabeth Eliza Brown, Killis Brown Sr, Mary Ann Polly Brown, Meredith G Scales Brown, Pvt William Stephen Brown, William S Brown.
  • Peter Brown passed away in 1840 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Brown's Ancestors

Self
Peter Brown
1778–1840
Birth Place: Belfast, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John Meredith Brown Capt
1740–1832
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Martha (Ann) FANNING
1742–1812
Ulster, Antrim, Dublin, Ireland
Grandparents
Daniel (Wellington) Brown
1703–1796
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Ann Brown
1715–1780
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Colony
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Brown
1677–1764
Ruhamah Wellington
1682–1772
Nathaniel Bright
1686–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Browne
1632–1697
Esther Makepeace
1634–1685

Peter Brown's Descendants

1.
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Peter Brown (7 October 1778–9 January 1840) m. Sarah Scales (12 May 1776–30 September 1839)
  1. 1. William (S.) Brown 1802–1883 m. Tinsey (Stroud (Brown) Crow) (DNA) 1811–1869 m. Tinzy (S.) Crow 1811–1869
    1. 1. Martha (N) Brown 1853–
    2. 2. T. (J.) Brown 1855–
    3. 3. Peter Brown 1830–1920 m. Arrena Brown 1830–1905
      1. 1. Robert (Alfred) Brown 1866–1929
      2. 2. John (W) Brown 1874–1948
    4. 4. John Brown 1828–1914 m. Armenda Brown 1833– m. Arminda Brown 1838–
      1. 1. John (Thomas) Brown 1865–1950 m. Martha (Louvinia) Causey 1866–1911 m. Lena (R) Brown 1875–1930 m. Bessie (L) Brown 1899–
        1. 1. Icie Brown 1895–1998 m. Ocie (A) Peters 1896–
        2. 2. Herman (Brown) Sr 1887–1970 m. Mollie (B) Hilyer 1887–
        3. 3. Eunice (Grilston) Brown 1899–1984
        4. 4. Ila (B) Brown 1894–1962 m. Abe (S) Peoples 1890–
        5. 5. John (Earnest) Brown 1897–1987 m. Jewel Brown 1904–
        6. 6. Walter (L) Brown 1891–1981 m. Alcie (L) Welch 1921–1969
        7. 7. Addie Brown 1904–
        8. 8. Joe (Marvin) Brown 1905–1966
        9. 9. Ocie (C) Brown 1902–
        10. 10. Tommie (M) Brown 1916–
      2. 2. Robert (E.) Brown 1870–1938 m. Emma (A) Brown 1865–
        1. 1. Marie Brown 1909–
      3. 3. Hester Brown 1874–1956 m. R (B) Betts 1876–1934
      4. 4. Josephine Brown 1861–1926 m. J. (H.) Hilyer 1861–1951
      5. 5. Ida Brown 1871–1899
      6. 6. Emma Brown 1862–1939
    5. 5. Peter Brown 1830–1920
    6. 6. T. (J.) Brown 1855–1915
    7. 7. Martha (N) Brown 1853–
    8. 8. Emily Tillery 1846–1933
    9. 9. Martin (Van Buren) Brown 1837–1929
    10. 10. Robert (B.) Brown 1844–1916
    11. 11. Mary (Margaret) Ferguson 1838–1911
    12. 12. James (Wesley) Brown 1829–1896
    13. 13. WILLIAM (A.) BROWN 1835–1910
    14. 14. Alfred (Denson) Brown 1840–
    15. 15. James Brown 1842–
    16. 16. Sarah Brown 1849–
  2. 2. Meredith (G. Scales) Brown 1804–1880
  3. 3. Killis (Brown) Sr 1799–1872
  4. 4. Pvt (William Stephen) Brown 1803–1870
  5. 5. Mary (Ann "Polly") Brown 1814–1904
  6. 6. Elizabeth ('Eliza') Brown 1817–

Peter Brown's Timeline

4 Records

1778
7 October 1778
Birth of Peter Brown in Belfast, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Belfast, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 52
Peter Brown resided here in Dekalb, Georgia, USA
Dekalb, Georgia, USA
1831
1831-1843
Age 53
Peter Brown resided here in New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
1840
9 January 1840
Age 62
Death of Peter Brown in Fulton, Georgia, United States
Fulton, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 October 1778
    Event Place: Belfast, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Dekalb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Dekalb, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 17; Page: 43; Family History Library Film: 0007037

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1843
    Event Place: New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 January 1840
    Event Place: Fulton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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