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William Browning 1738–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1738

Birth Location: Fredrick County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: About Oct 1807

Death Location: Barren County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Browning

Mother: A Williamson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Thompson

Children(s): James Browning, Elender Browning, Nancy Comer, Rebecca Browning, Daniel Browning, Robert Browning, James Browning, Thomson Browning, Charles Browning, Polly Curtis

The story of William Browning began in 1738 in Fredrick County, Maryland, USA. In 1790, William Browning resided in Union, South Carolina, United States. William Browning married Elizabeth Thompson, and had children including Charles Browning, Daniel Browning, Elender Browning, James Browning, Nancy Comer, Polly Curtis, Rebecca Browning, Robert Browning, Thomson Browning. William Browning passed away in 1807 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Browning began in 1738 in Fredrick County, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1790, William Browning resided in Union, South Carolina, United States.
  • William Browning married Elizabeth Thompson, and had children including Charles Browning, Daniel Browning, Elender Browning, James Browning, Nancy Comer, Polly Curtis, Rebecca Browning, Robert Browning, Thomson Browning.
  • William Browning passed away in 1807 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Browning
1710–1790
Birth Location: Culpepper, Culpepper County, Virginia, USA
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A Williamson
1719–
Birth Location: Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Thompson
1741–1830
Birth Location: Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
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Children(s)

James Browning
1765–
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, USA
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Elender Browning
1777–
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Comer
1772–1851
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Rebecca Browning
1771–
Birth Location: –
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Daniel Browning
1774–
Birth Location: –
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Robert Browning
1773–
Birth Location: –
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James Browning
1772–
Birth Location: –
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Thomson Browning
1775–1824
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, USA
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Charles Browning
1777–1843
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, USA
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Polly Curtis
1777–1870
Birth Location: Kentucky
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William Browning's Ancestors

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William Browning
1738–1807
Birth Place: Fredrick County, Maryland, USA
Parents
William Browning
1710–1790
Culpepper, Culpepper County, Virginia, USA
A (Miss) Williamson
1719–
Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Browning) Jr
1666–
Caroline County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Browning's Descendants

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William Browning (About 1738–About Oct 1807) m. Elizabeth Thompson (1741–1830)
  1. 1. James Browning 1765–
  2. 2. Elender Browning 1777–
  3. 3. Nancy Comer 1772–1851 m. Samuel Comer 1771–1828
    1. 1. Harris Comer 1812–1843
    2. 2. Maston Comer 1795–1846
    3. 3. Samuel Comer 1811–1877
    4. 4. William (Comer) Sr 1814–1887
    5. 5. Rebecca Bean 1808–1880
    6. 6. Nancy Young 1801–1866
    7. 7. Andrew Comer 1817–1901
    8. 8. Jane Gass 1809–1880
    9. 9. Elizabeth Pinckley 1798–1867
  4. 4. Rebecca Browning 1771–
  5. 5. Daniel Browning 1774–
  6. 6. Robert Browning 1773–
  7. 7. James Browning 1772–
  8. 8. Thomson Browning 1775–1824
  9. 9. Charles Browning 1777–1843
  10. 10. Polly Curtis 1777–1870 m. Jas (W) Curtis 1770–1845
    1. 1. Rebecca Clemmons 1816–1880 m. Henry Clemens 1812–1890
      1. 1. Martha Clemens 1840–1927 m. F (M) Williams 1840–1869 m. Thos Wadkins 1845–1910
        1. 1. Sharla (Ann) Williams 1860–1860
        2. 2. Virginia (Davis) Williams 1861–1897
        3. 3. Charlet (A) Wadkins 1860– m. John (H) Freeze 1863–1922 m. Charles Wadkins 1857–1902
      2. 2. Nute Clemons 1835–1883 m. Annagiza Watkins 1848–1905 m. Margaret Clemens 1835–1865
        1. 1. Robert (L) Clemons 1873–1943 m. Nora (Melinda) Clemmons 1877–1969
        2. 2. Rebecca Clemons 1872–
        3. 3. Charlie (Ruben) Clemons 1880–1953 m. Mattie Clemons 1888–1981
        4. 4. Edna Faust 1881–1917 m. Dolpho Faust 1878–
        5. 5. Rhoda Cocharan 1871–1917 m. James Cockrum 1868–1929
        6. 6. Winnie (Ray) Cabler 1878–1943 m. John Cobner 1874–1964
        7. 7. Henry Clemons 1870–
        8. 8. Josephene Clemmons 1857– m. Porter Broddie 1856–
        9. 9. Silas (P.) Clemmons 1856–1923 m. Lotta Wadkins 1854–
      3. 3. Wally (Ann) Clemens 1838–
      4. 4. E (N) Clemons 1833–1908
      5. 5. Sarah (Sally Ann) Clemmons 1835–1911
        1. 1. Hattie (L.) Mclaughlin 1875–
        2. 2. Thompson (J. T.) Mclaughlin 1871–
        3. 3. Martha (R.) Mclaughlin 1859–
        4. 4. Mary (E) Liles 1872–
        5. 5. Susan (E.) Mclaughlin 1862–
        6. 6. William (N.) Mclaughlin 1877–
        7. 7. Aaron (T.) Mclaughlin 1869–
        8. 8. James (H.) Mclaughlin 1866–
      6. 6. Lillie (Carlene) Clemmons 1837–1850
      7. 7. Aaron (T) Clemons 1838–1924 m. Elizabeth Clemons 1840–1922
        1. 1. Allice Clemmons 1868–
        2. 2. James (P) Clemons 1878–1922
        3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Moore 1867–1948 m. William (H) Moore 1869–
        4. 4. Martha (Leona) Mclaughlin 1876–1952 m. Jno. (T.) McGlaflin 1873–
      8. 8. Benjamin (Thomas) Clemmons 1842–1922
      9. 9. William (Henry) Clemmons 1849–1925
      10. 10. Josephine Hill 1855–1922
        1. 1. Francis (C) Watkins 1875–
    2. 2. William (J.) Curtis 1794–1872 m. Sarah Ellsworth 1793–1870
      1. 1. Cicero Curtis 1829–1902
    3. 3. Isiah Curtis 1800–1860
    4. 4. Perlessa Clemens 1821–1864 m. Aaron Clemons 1815–
      1. 1. Joseph Clemens 1855–1920 m. Annie (A) Clemens 1863–1913 m. Sirena Clemons 1853–1880
        1. 1. Sallie (U) Thigpen 1890–1918 m. Rolly Thigpen 1890–1943
        2. 2. Lee (A) Clemmons 1883–1966 m. Edna Clemons 1881–1953
        3. 3. J. (J.) Clemmons 1872–1949 m. Callie Clemmons 1877–1968
        4. 4. William (B) Clennons 1874–1940 m. Mattie (Lee) Clemons 1870–1954
      2. 2. Ben Clemmons 1857–1926 m. May Clemons 1850– m. Sarah (J) Clemmons 1848–1924
        1. 1. Almer Clemons 1901–
        2. 2. Mattie (L F) Clemmons 1894–
        3. 3. Dellia (Susan) Clemons 1876–1959
        4. 4. Wiley (T) Clemmons 1888–1930
        5. 5. Riley (C) Clemmons 1884–1960
        6. 6. Roxie (C.) Clemons 1879–1946
      3. 3. Margaret English 1853–1915 m. J. (S.) English 1848–1939
        1. 1. James (Andrew) English 1883–1942
        2. 2. John (Charlie) English 1885–1932
        3. 3. Minnie English 1880–
        4. 4. Nancy (Elizabeth) Johnson 1878–1950
        5. 5. William (Aaron) English 1876–1919
        6. 6. Jane English 1874–
      4. 4. Adaline Burks 1851–1908 m. Jessie Curtis 1855–1936 m. Charlie Burks 1852–
        1. 1. Mary Richardson 1877–
        2. 2. Harris (Green) Curtis 1886–1973
        3. 3. Mary (Susan) Springer 1873–1966
        4. 4. J. (J.) Burks 1879–
        5. 5. Margaret (Ann) McLaughlin 1873–1958
        6. 6. W. (C.) Burks 1873–
        7. 7. Jennie Burks 1875–
        8. 8. James (Henry) Burks 1870–1948
      5. 5. Polly Clemens 1845–1922 m. J. (W.) Garrett 1848–1927
        1. 1. Matthew (F. J.) Garrett 1875–1950
        2. 2. Joseph (A. W.) Garrett 1879–1938
      6. 6. Rebecca Clemens 1844–
      7. 7. John Clemens 1842– m. Kiziah (E.) Garrett 1846–
        1. 1. Ada Clemons 1877–
        2. 2. Elonzo Clemons 1871–
        3. 3. Jennie Clemons 1873–
        4. 4. Kertis Clemons 1874–
        5. 5. Thomas Clemons 1863–
        6. 6. Percilla Clemons 1866–
        7. 7. Susa Clemons 1868–
        8. 8. California Baugh 1893–
        9. 9. Elda Clemmons 1886–
        10. 10. Josephine Harriway 1888–
      8. 8. James Clemens 1840–1861
      9. 9. Thomas (W) Clemmons 1840–
      10. 10. Henry Clemens 1837–
    5. 5. Ketty Blasingim 1806–1870
      1. 1. Sarah (A) Blasingame 1832–1897
    6. 6. Winnie Mcdonald 1808–1894 m. John McDonald 1805–1865
    7. 7. Benj (B) Curtis 1791–1865
    8. 8. John Curtice 1795–1880

William Browning's Timeline

3 Records

1738
About 1738
Birth of William Browning in Fredrick County, Maryland, USA
Fredrick County, Maryland, USA
1790
1790
Age 52
William Browning resided here in Union, South Carolina, United States
Union, South Carolina, United States
1807
About Oct 1807
Age 69
Death of William Browning in Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Barren County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1738
    Event Place: Fredrick County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: About Oct 1807
    Event Place: Barren County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Ellsberry, Elizabeth Prather, 1923-; Probate Place: Barren, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Union, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 42; Image: 44; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Ellsberry, Elizabeth Prather, 1923-; Probate Place: Barren, Kentucky
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