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John Browne

Male - 1738


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Browne died 1 Jan 1738 - 5 Mar 1738, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 6 Mar 1737/8, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Probate: 20 Jun 1738, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Division of land
    • Probate: 4 Jul 1738, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Final division of estate
    • Will: 3 Nov 1737, Essex Co., Massachusetts; To son Samuel Brown: house, lot, and commons right in Salem, land in Topsfield, tools, money; to son Jonathan Brown: £20, paid by Samuel; to son Bartholomew Brown: £40 when of age, paid by Samuel; to son Nathaniel Brown: £40 when of age, paid by Samuel; to sons Jonathan, Bartholomew, and Nathaniel: beds and bedding; to all four sons: equal share in all lands not already disposed of; "my loving friend" John Balch Jr to act in the stead of son Bartholomew with regards to division of lands; "my loving friend" Jonathan Batchelder of Beverly to act in the stead of son Nathaniel with regards to division of lands; son Samuel Brown, executor

    Notes:

    Died:
    Beverly town record gives only the year; however he was certainly deceased before his will was proved

    John married Mary Elsy 27 May 1708, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. Mary died 7 Apr 1731, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Samuel Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Mar 1709, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; died 14 Jul 1764 - 12 Aug 1764, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. John Browne  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1710/1, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; died 19 Jan 1729/30, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Jonathan Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1716, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; was christened 21 Apr 1717, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 26 Sep 1799, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Bartholomew Browne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened 29 Oct 1721, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 4 Jul 1738.
    5. 6. Nathanel Browne  Descendancy chart to this point was christened 23 Jun 1728, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 4 Jul 1738.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Brown Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 26 Mar 1709, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; died 14 Jul 1764 - 12 Aug 1764, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 13 Aug 1764, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Probate: 24 Aug 1764, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Estate inventory, £1139.1.8
    • Probate: 7 Mar 1769, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Account of estate filed by executor Henry Herrick
    • Probate: 6 Feb 1770, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Division of real estate
    • Will: 13 Jul 1764, Essex Co., Massachusetts; To "my well beloved Wife" Mary Brown: widow's estate in all real estate, ownership of all personal estate; to sons John Brown, Samuel Brown, William Brown, Asa Brown, Amos Brown, Nathan Brown, and daughters Edeth (sic.) Batchellor, Mary Baker, Anna Herrick, Huldah Herrick, Apphia Hilton, and Hannah Brown: equal division of all real estate after wife's widowhood; should wife remarry then she to have £5; Henry Herrick, executor

    Notes:

    Died:
    Beverly town record gives only the year of death.

    Samuel married Mary Porter 7 Jan 1728/9, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. Mary died 1768, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  John Browne Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 20 Mar 1710/1, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; died 19 Jan 1729/30, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

  3. 4.  Jonathan Brown Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 31 Dec 1716, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; was christened 21 Apr 1717, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 26 Sep 1799, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Possessions: 8 Mar 1737/8, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Sold his share of his father's estate to brother Samuel Brown

    Notes:

    Not found in Hampshire Co., Massachusetts index to estate files (17 Apr 2017)

    For over 100 years this Jonathan Brown has been said to have been a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. There is a plausible service record for him in 1755 for the French and Indian War. However, his age at the time of the Revolution indicates (and grave markers today indicate it) that his son, Jonathan, was the veteran of the Revolution.

    Buried:
    Brimfield Cemetery

    Jonathan married Abigail Russell 10 Sep 1741, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of John Russell and Rebecca Blodget) was born 15 Feb 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 4 Mar 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 23 Apr 1803, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Abigail Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1742, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. 8. Johnathan Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Mar 1743/44, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 4 Mar 1813, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. 9. Issachar Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Oct 1745, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 21 Jun 1836, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. 10. Sarah Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1747/48, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 16 Sep 1828, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. 11. Archelaus Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jan 1750, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 25 Jan 1816, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    6. 12. John Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1755, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    7. 13. Mary Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Apr 1757, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    8. 14. Eunice Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 6 May 1790, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    9. 15. Hepsibah Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 17 Feb 1793, Oneida Co., New York.
    10. 16. Apphia Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1762, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Bartholomew Browne Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened 29 Oct 1721, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 4 Jul 1738.

    Notes:

    Died:
    On this date he received a share in his father's estate


  5. 6.  Nathanel Browne Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened 23 Jun 1728, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 4 Jul 1738.

    Notes:

    Died:
    On this date he received a share in his father's estate



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Abigail Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 20 May 1742, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Abigail married Reuben Hoar 16 Jun 1763, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Johnathan Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 16 Mar 1743/44, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 4 Mar 1813, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    • Revolutionary War Veteran: 1775 - 1782, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts; With three boys under age 16, two men over age 16 and five females

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Brimfield Cemetery

    Johnathan married Priscilla 16 May 1768, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Issachar Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 23 Oct 1745, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 21 Jun 1836, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Not found in Hampden Co., Massachusetts index to probate docket (10 Jan 2018)

    Buried:
    Brimfield Center Cemetery

    Issachar married Rhoda Nichols 16 Nov 1769, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Rhoda (daughter of Samuel Nichols and Bathsheba Bliss) was born 7 Apr 1750, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 24 Dec 1836, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  4. 10.  Sarah Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 15 Jan 1747/48, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 16 Sep 1828, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Brimfield Cemetery

    Sarah married Jabez Nichols 12 Mar 1767/68, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Jabez (son of Jabez Nichols and Hannah Merrick) was born 25 Jul 1743, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 5 Mar 1819, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Archelaus Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 2 Jan 1750, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 25 Jan 1816, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

  6. 12.  John Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 19 Feb 1755, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    John married Lavina Lyon 24 Dec 1783, Wilbraham, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Mary Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 12 Apr 1757, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Mary married James Shaw 21 Dec 1780, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  8. 14.  Eunice Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 6 May 1790, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Brimfield Center Cemetery

    Eunice married Ozem Blashfield 4 Jan 1781, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Ozem (son of John Blashfield and Mercy Rea) was born 5 Apr 1757, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 11 Apr 1808, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Celia Blashfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1782, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 13 Jul 1840, Springfield, Clark, Ohio.
    2. 18. Chester Blashfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Dec 1784, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Aft 5 Dec 1809.
    3. 19. Eunice Blashfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Mar 1786, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. 20. Phila Blashfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Nov 1788, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 1854.

  9. 15.  Hepsibah Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 17 Feb 1793, Oneida Co., New York.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Her son, Cyrenus Blodget, was said to have been born in Whitestown, Oneida, New York in October 1792

    Hepsibah married Solomon Blodget 19 Sep 1782, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Solomon (son of Joseph Blodget and Hannah Haynes) was born 4 Apr 1756, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 21 May 1844, Gorham, Ontario, New York; was buried Rushville, Ontario, New York. [Group Sheet]


  10. 16.  Apphia Brown Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 11 Sep 1762, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Celia Blashfield Descendancy chart to this point (14.Eunice3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 2 Oct 1782, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 13 Jul 1840, Springfield, Clark, Ohio.

    Celia married David Nichols 23 Dec 1802, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. David (son of Zadock Nichols and Callista Danielson) was born 30 Nov 1779, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 1855, Ohio; was buried Springfield, Clark, Ohio. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. John Danielson Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1803, Massachusetts; died 21 Jan 1886, Versailles, Ripley, Indiana; was buried 25 Jan 1886, Springfield, Clark, Ohio.
    2. 22. Luther Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Oct 1809.
    3. 23. Sally Stone Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Oct 1809.
    4. 24. Ozem Blashfield Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 May 1810, Gilbertsville, Otsego, New York; died 19 Jan 1888, Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois; was buried Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois.
    5. 25. William Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Oct 1812.
    6. 26. Mary Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1816.
    7. 27. Erastus Sumner Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Aug 1818, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 13 Dec 1896, Xenia, Greene, Ohio; was buried 15 Dec 1896, Xenia, Greene, Ohio.
    8. 28. Adaline Augusta Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jun 1821.
    9. 29. Tyrene Calista Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jul 1823.
    10. 30. David Nichols  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 May 1825, Gilbertsville, Otsego, New York; died 8 Feb 1878, Foster Twp., Marion, Illinois; was buried Patoka, Marion, Illinois.

  2. 18.  Chester Blashfield Descendancy chart to this point (14.Eunice3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 3 Dec 1784, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Aft 5 Dec 1809.

    Notes:

    Died:
    On this date he was still acting as co-administrator for his father's estate


  3. 19.  Eunice Blashfield Descendancy chart to this point (14.Eunice3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 6 Mar 1786, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Vital records of Charlton, MA show a Eunice Blashfield marrying a William Robinson on 13 Oct 1811


  4. 20.  Phila Blashfield Descendancy chart to this point (14.Eunice3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born 12 Nov 1788, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 1854.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Appleton, Waldo, Maine
    • Residence: 1850, Appleton, Waldo, Maine; With husband Samuel Sumner and three children

    Phila married Samuel Sumner 9 Nov 1808, Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts. Samuel was born 4 Feb 1780, Massachusetts; died 9 Nov 1858; was buried Appleton, Knox, Maine. [Group Sheet]