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Wilbur Dean Brown 1888–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1888

Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Death Date: 21 Mar 1930

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Frank Brown

Mother: Helen Dean

Spouse(s): Helen Covell

Children(s): C Brown, Robert Brown, Richard Brown, Florence Brown

In 1888, Wilbur Dean Brown entered the world in Grand Rapids, Michigan, born to Frank E Brown And Helen Dean. In 1900, Wilbur Dean Brown resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Wilbur Dean Brown resided in Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA. Wilbur Dean Brown married Helen Covell, and had children including C Dean Brown, Florence Brown, Richard Oliver Brown, Robert Warren Brown. Wilbur Dean Brown passed away in 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Wilbur Dean Brown entered the world in Grand Rapids, Michigan, born to Frank E Brown And Helen Dean.
  • In 1900, Wilbur Dean Brown resided in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Wilbur Dean Brown resided in Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Wilbur Dean Brown married Helen Covell, and had children including C Dean Brown, Florence Brown, Richard Oliver Brown, Robert Warren Brown.
  • Wilbur Dean Brown passed away in 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Brown
1854–1917
Birth Location: Kent County, Michigan
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Helen Dean
1853–1909
Birth Location: Gennessee Co, New York
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Spouses(s)

Helen Covell
1887–1957
Birth Location: Michigan
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Children(s)

C Brown
1913–
Birth Location: Kent, Michigan, USA
CB
Robert Brown
1915–1996
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
RB
Richard Brown
1921–1994
Birth Location: Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
RB
Florence Brown
1912–2007
Birth Location: Michigan
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Wilbur Brown's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Brown
1888–1930
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Parents
Frank E Brown
1854–1917
Kent County, Michigan
Helen Dean
1853–1909
Gennessee Co, New York
Grandparents
Elisha (Taylor) Brown
1828–1892
Medina, Orleans County, New York, United States of America
Laura (S) Bradish
1827–1903
New York, United States of America
Allen (J) Dean
1821–1892
New York
Sarah (A) Dean
1824–1898
New York
Great-Grandparents
Avery Brown
1800–1869
Malinda Hatch
1797–1858
John Bradish
1796–1866
Martha Bartlett
1798–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Avery Brown
1770–1800
Malitiah Hatch
1764–1812
Elizabeth Jarvis
1760–1833

Wilbur Brown's Descendants

1.
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Wilbur (Dean) Brown (2 Jan 1888–21 Mar 1930) m. Helen Covell (abt 1887–June 1957)
  1. 1. C (Dean) Brown 1913– m. Mildred Tornga 1914–
  2. 2. Robert (Warren) Brown 1915–1996 m. Genevieve Binns 1915–
  3. 3. Richard (Oliver) Brown 1921–1994 m. Ruth (E) Smythe 1926–
  4. 4. Florence Brown 1912–2007 m. Donald (J) Renwick 1911–

Wilbur Brown's Timeline

5 Records

1888
2 Jan 1888
Birth of Wilbur Dean Brown in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 12
Wilbur Dean Brown resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Wilbur Dean Brown resided here in Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Wilbur Dean Brown resided here in Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
1930
21 Mar 1930
Age 42
Death of Wilbur Dean Brown in Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walker, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_656; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374669
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 102; Film Description: 1910 Emmet-1910 Lenawee
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walker, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T625_779; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 116
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kent; Roll: 1675765; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 8, Kent, Michigan; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240722

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walker, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_656; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374669

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walker, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T625_779; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 116

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kent; Roll: 1675765; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Walker Twp, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 102; Film Description: 1910 Emmet-1910 Lenawee

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1930
    Event Place: Walker, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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