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Silas Brown 1859–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1859

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 23 May 1895

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Father: Isaac Brown

Mother: Adeline Brown

Spouse(s): Margaret Donald

Children(s): Linnie Barnes, Dora Brown, Jessie Brown, Ellis Brown, Pinkie Brown, Alice Brown, Andrew Brown, Lanny Brown, Cleveland Brown, Duncan Brown, Annie Brown, Earnest Brown

In 1859, Silas Brown entered the world in Mississippi, born to Isaac Brown And Adeline Brown. In 1870, Silas Brown resided in District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Silas Brown resided in Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA. Silas Brown married Margaret Donald, and had children including Alice Brown, Andrew Brown, Annie Brown, Cleveland Brown, Dora Brown, Duncan Brown, Earnest Brown, Ellis Brown, Jessie Brown, Lanny Brown, Linnie Barnes, Pinkie Brown. Silas Brown passed away in 1895 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Silas Brown entered the world in Mississippi, born to Isaac Brown And Adeline Brown.
  • In 1870, Silas Brown resided in District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Silas Brown resided in Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA.
  • Silas Brown married Margaret Donald, and had children including Alice Brown, Andrew Brown, Annie Brown, Cleveland Brown, Dora Brown, Duncan Brown, Earnest Brown, Ellis Brown, Jessie Brown, Lanny Brown, Linnie Barnes, Pinkie Brown.
  • Silas Brown passed away in 1895 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Brown's Ancestors

Self
Silas Brown
1859–1895
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Isaac Brown
1830–1868
Tennessee
Adeline Brown
1832–1880
Tennessee
Grandparents
John (Taylor) Harris
1775–1868
North Carolina
Rebecca Carraway
1806–1856
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John War)
1741–1806
Patience Taylor
1749–1840
Thomas Carraway
1773–1842
Seney Moore
1775–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Harris
1718–1779
Mary +
1720–1772
James Taylor
1723–1771
PRISCILLA GREEN-Taylor
1725–1771
Thomas Carraway
1750–1798

Silas Brown's Descendants

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Silas Brown (Aug 1859–23 May 1895) m. Margaret Donald (May 1860–1918)
  1. 1. Linnie Barnes 1892– m. William Barnes 1894–1930 m. James Burrell 1896–1978
    1. 1. Lester Barnes 1916–1976 m. Dora Barnes 1920–1995 m. Ollie Blackwell 1919–2001
      1. 1. Sylvester (Lee) Barnes 1945–2008
      2. 2. Grace Sheard 1939–2012 m. Levi Sheard 1931–2018
      3. 3. Jeanette Barnes 1937–2018
      4. 4. Cary Barnes 1942–2004 m. Clemon (T) Barnes 1945–2004
      5. 5. Irma (Jean) Barnes 1935–1965
        1. 1. Rita Barnes –2004
      6. 6. Linnell Barnes 1944–2020 m. Gerald Cary 1939–1987
      7. 7. Dorothy Barnes 1936–1985
    2. 2. Gertrude Barnes 1919–2008 m. T (C) Jones 1911–
    3. 3. Estus Barnes 1913–1972 m. Hattie King 1917–1946 m. Erie Barnes 1920–
      1. 1. Charles (E) Barnes 1937–1999
    4. 4. Mary (Aunt Nig) Barnes 1926–2025 m. Herbert Holcomb 1920–1976
      1. 1. Eloise (Betty) Holcomb 1942–2006
    5. 5. Gertis Barnes 1922–2021 m. Melvin anderson 1918–1999
  2. 2. Dora Brown 1896–1987 m. Denis Brown 1875–
    1. 1. Arthur Brown 1900–
  3. 3. Jessie Brown 1877–1950 m. Franie Bramer 1896– m. Beda Hayes 1879–1918
    1. 1. Annie (P) Brown 1899–
    2. 2. Willie Brown 1902–
    3. 3. Lee Brown 1905– m. Retha Brown 1908–
    4. 4. Flisty Brown 1901–
  4. 4. Ellis Brown 1878–1958 m. Matilda Brown 1884–
    1. 1. David (Sidney) Brown 1902–1987 m. Sweetie Evins 1925–2012
      1. 1. Jimmy (A) Garner 1949–2007
    2. 2. Pleas Brown 1903– m. Irena Brown 1911–
    3. 3. Silas Brown 1904–
    4. 4. Henry Brown 1902–
    5. 5. Callie Brown 1907–1987 m. Jeff Mays 1901–1985 m. Midas Jordan 1888–
      1. 1. Ida May 1923–2002
      2. 2. Mateldia Mays 1925–2005 m. Willie Phifer 1927–1994
        1. 1. Raymond (Lamar) Phifer 1947–2000
        2. 2. Charles (Edward) Phifer 1945–1972
      3. 3. Leona May 1926–
      4. 4. Joseph Jordan 1934–1991
    6. 6. Dane Brown 1905–
  5. 5. Pinkie Brown 1904–
  6. 6. Alice Brown 1881–1939
  7. 7. Andrew Brown 1882–1966
    1. 1. Florence Drake 1907–
  8. 8. Lanny Brown 1885–
  9. 9. Cleveland Brown 1887–1921 m. Willie Brown 1890–
  10. 10. Duncan Brown 1889–1909
  11. 11. Annie Brown 1890–
    1. 1. Magnolia Mayes 1912–
  12. 12. Earnest Brown 1898–

Silas Brown's Timeline

6 Records

1859
Aug 1859
Birth of Silas Brown in Mississippi
Mississippi
1870
1870
Age 11
Silas Brown resided here in District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Silas Brown resided here in Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
1895
23 May 1895
Age 36
Death of Silas Brown in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Silas Brown resided here in Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Silas Brown resided here in Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1859
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: 663; Page: 455D; Enumeration District: 078
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240826
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: T624_758; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1374771

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: 663; Page: 455D; Enumeration District: 078
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240826

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cato, Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: T624_758; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1374771

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1895
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

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