YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Russell Brown 1897–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1897

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 19 August 1958

Death Location: Saint Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Hiram Brown

Mother: Lena Oberst

Spouse(s): Leona Simon

Children(s): Helen Brown

The story of Russell Brown began in 1897 in Michigan. In 1900, Russell Brown resided in Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Russell Brown resided in St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA. Russell Brown married Leona Josephine Simon, and had children including Helen Francis Brown, Louis Brown, Marion Brown, Simon Clement Brown, Virginia Brown. Russell Brown passed away in 1958 in Saint Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, United States of America.

Find more search results for Russell Brown
RB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Russell Brown began in 1897 in Michigan.
  • In 1900, Russell Brown resided in Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Russell Brown resided in St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA.
  • Russell Brown married Leona Josephine Simon, and had children including Helen Francis Brown, Louis Brown, Marion Brown, Simon Clement Brown, Virginia Brown.
  • Russell Brown passed away in 1958 in Saint Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram Brown
1861–1936
Birth Location: Auburn, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
HB
Lena Oberst
1866–1925
Birth Location: Leelanau, Leelanau, MI
LO

Spouses(s)

Leona Simon
1907–
Birth Location: Michigan
LS

Children(s)

Helen Brown
1927–1999
Birth Location: Carp River, Michigan
HB

Russell Brown's Ancestors

Self
Russell Brown
1897–1958
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Hiram Eugene Brown
1861–1936
Auburn, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
Lena (M) Oberst
1866–1925
Leelanau, Leelanau, MI
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Russell Brown's Descendants

1.
RB
Russell Brown (21 Nov 1897–19 August 1958) m. Leona (Josephine) Simon (abt 1907–)
  1. 1. Helen (Francis) Brown 1927–1999 m. Everett (Daniel) Litzner 1926–1995
    1. 1. Donnell (James) Litzner 1948–2006
    2. 2. Everett (Dwight) Litzner 1947–2000
    3. 3. Paula Litzner –1982

Russell Brown's Timeline

8 Records

1897
21 Nov 1897
Birth of Russell Brown in Michigan
Michigan
1900
1900
Age 3
Russell Brown resided here in Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Russell Brown resided here in St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Russell Brown resided here in Saint Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
Saint Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Russell Brown resided here in St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Russell Brown resided here in St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan
St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 43
Russell Brown resided here in St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1958
19 August 1958
Age 61
Death of Russell Brown
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1897
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01781; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 49-22A
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-18-4005; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Saint Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 213
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340741
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240712
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: T624_658; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1374671
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240712

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: T624_658; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1374671

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Saint Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Saint Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 213

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340741

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01781; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 49-22A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01781; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 49-22A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 August 1958
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-18-4005; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Russell Brown

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE