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Riley Sheppard Brown 1909 – 1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jun 1909

Birth Location: Shellman, Randolph Co., Georgia, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1992

Death Location: Moorestown, Burlington, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Daniel Brown

Mother: Lessie Mathews

Spouse(s): Joan Brown

Children(s): Barbara Brown, Brown None

In 1909, Riley Sheppard Brown entered the world in Shellman, Randolph Co., Georgia, USA, born to Daniel Archie Brown and Lessie Mathews. In 1910, Riley Sheppard Brown resided in Militia District 1334, Randolph, Georgia. In 1920, Riley Sheppard Brown resided in Shellman, Randolph, Georgia. Riley Sheppard Brown married Joan Atossa Carver Brown, and had children including Barbara Joan Brown, Brown. Riley Sheppard Brown passed away in 1992 in Moorestown, Burlington, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Riley Sheppard Brown entered the world in Shellman, Randolph Co., Georgia, USA, born to Daniel Archie Brown and Lessie Mathews.
  • In 1910, Riley Sheppard Brown resided in Militia District 1334, Randolph, Georgia.
  • In 1920, Riley Sheppard Brown resided in Shellman, Randolph, Georgia.
  • Riley Sheppard Brown married Joan Atossa Carver Brown, and had children including Barbara Joan Brown, Brown.
  • Riley Sheppard Brown passed away in 1992 in Moorestown, Burlington, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Brown
1873 – 1930
Birth Location: Red Springs, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Lessie Mathews
1876 – 1932
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Joan Brown
1913 – 1997
Birth Location: Aiken, Aiken Co., South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Barbara Brown
1934 – 2021
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
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Brown None
Birth Location: –
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Riley Brown's Ancestors

Self
Riley Brown
1909 – 1992
Birth Place: Shellman, Randolph Co., Georgia, USA
Parents
Daniel Archie Brown
1873 – 1930
Red Springs, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lessie Mathews
1876 – 1932
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
John (Daniel) Brown
1844 – 1920
Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Jane) Graham
1844 – 1923
Robeson, North Carolina
Ephraim Mathews
1827 – 1908
North Carolina, United States
Celestia (Elizabeth Ann D) Mahaffey
1832 – 1891
Jackson County, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Brown
1818 – 1855
Mary McLean
1813 – 1902
William Graham
1814 – 1893
Flora Lamon
1822 – 1874
Jacob Mathews
1796 – 1874
Phebe Willard
1802 –
Rev. MAHAFFEY
1804 – 1879
Eliza Grant
1801 – 1880
2nd-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
Augustine Willard
1748 – 1823
Frances Lanthrop
1752 – 1851
ALEXANDER Maffy
1784 – 1855
RACHEL MAHON
1785 – 1860
William Grant
1784 – 1825
Keturah Mills
1785 – 1820

Riley Brown's Descendants

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Riley (Sheppard) Brown (25 Jun 1909 – 22 Jun 1992) m. Joan (Atossa Carver) Brown (June 12,1913 – March 18,1997)
  1. 1. Barbara (Joan) Brown (04/16/1934 – 09/17/2021) m. John (Jules (Joc)) Hootman (24 Nov 1930 – 22 Feb 1999)
  2. 2. Brown

Riley Brown's Timeline

9 Records

1909
25 Jun 1909
Birth of Riley Sheppard Brown in Shellman, Randolph Co., Georgia, USA
Shellman, Randolph Co., Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Riley Sheppard Brown resided here in Militia District 1334, Randolph, Georgia
Militia District 1334, Randolph, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 11
Riley Sheppard Brown resided here in Shellman, Randolph, Georgia
Shellman, Randolph, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 26
Riley Sheppard Brown resided here in Southport, North Carolina
Southport, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Riley Sheppard Brown resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1941
1941
Age 32
Riley Sheppard Brown resided here in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA
1942
1942
Age 33
Riley Sheppard Brown resided here in 1515 James St.,Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
1515 James St.,Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
1955
Abt 1955
Age 46
Riley Sheppard Brown resided here in Park View Apartments , Collingswood
Park View Apartments , Collingswood
1992
22 Jun 1992
Age 83
Death of Riley Sheppard Brown in Moorestown, Burlington, New Jersey, United States of America
Moorestown, Burlington, New Jersey, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1909
    Event Place: Shellman, Randolph Co., Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013
    [2] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 56
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: T627_1502; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 2-27
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Number: 264-26-8814; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shellman, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: T625_275; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 74; Image: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 1334, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Militia District 1334, Randolph, Georgia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 1334, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shellman, Randolph, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shellman, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: T625_275; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 74; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1932-09-25
    Event Place: Columbia, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The State - 1932-09-25 - Marriage of Carver / Brown, Marriage of Carver / Brown 1932-09-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Southport, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: T627_1502; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 2-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: T627_1502; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 2-27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 56

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: 1515 James St.,Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
    Record Source: Ohio and Florida, City Directories, 1902-1960

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1955
    Event Place: Park View Apartments , Collingswood
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Publication Date: 26/ Mar/ 1955; Publication Place: Camden, New Jersey, USA; ,0.022694489,0.6354843,0.12034022&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1992
    Event Place: Moorestown, Burlington, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 264-26-8814; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2011

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2011
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