Submitted by #48208125;
This Eleanor's maiden name was Lytle, with no records indicating she was a McCormick. She remained a widow of Matthew Brown until her death which occurred at the home of her son William Brown. Her legacy is remarkable, as she raised eight children and the loss of her husband during the chaos of war.
Eleanor Lytle in the Pennsylvania, Women in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783;
Eleanor Lytle, daughter of Nathaniel Lytle, was born January 7, 1739, in Donegal township, Lancaster county. As the wife of Matthew Brown she was called upon to endure ranch suffering and privation incident to the Revolutionary war, as well as the incursions of savages into what was then the territory of Northumberland county. We have no date of her marriage, but as her husband—who was born July 15, 1732, on the Swatara—settled near Carlisle in l760, it is probable that she was married about that time. As her youngest son, Matthew, was born in 1776, and seven children proceeded him, we are warranted in fix-tug her marriage about that date. In the course of a few years Matthew Brown and his wife Eleanor, with their young family, were attracted to the West Branch Valley of the Susquehanna, and they settled in White Deer Valley. The location, on account of its fertility and natural surroundings, is one of the most beautiful to be found on the river. As early as 1775, the name of Matthew Brown appears on the assessment list of White Deer township as the owner of sixty acres of land. That he was a representative man and a patriot is evidenced by the fact that he was a member of the Committee of Safety of Northumberland county in 1776. In July of that year he was a member of the Provincial Conference that met in Philadelphia to form a State Constitution, and was one of the eight delegates from Northumberland County. On the 28th of September. 1776, the first Constitution was adopted and signed by all the delegates present, the name of Matthew Brown appearing among those attached to that instrument. This great duty performed, he hastened to join the army under Washington as a private soldier. Those were exciting and stirring times, and every patriot who could carry a gun was in demand. During the severe campaign in New Jersey, Mr. Brown contracted camp fever, and not receiving the attention which he should, owing to the inadequacy of the medical department and hospital service, he applied for sick leave, which was granted, and he returned to his White Deer home in the autumn of 1776. The disease, however, bad obtained such a severe hold on him that it would not yield, and after lingering to the 22d of April, 1777, he died. aged nearly forty-five years. His faithful wife buried him on their own ground in a clump of trees which stood not far from their humble cabin on Spring creek, and watched over his grave with tender care until August 9. l814,when she was laid by his side, thirty-seven years after-wards.
Matthew Brown, Ancestry and Descendants, by Robert Shannon, 1900, Pgs.71-77;
Matthew Brown married about 1760, to Eleanor Lytle. At the death of her husband death she assumed the management of his affairs and for many years resided in the home which he provided. She had been left with eight children, the oldest being not more than sixteen years and the youngest three months. Two of which were adopted by their Uncle William Brown of Paxtang.
A tract of land situated in White Deer Valley containing 286 acres was released by John Lytle to John Brown for the use for Eleanor Brown. This land became part of the estate of Matthew Brown and the partition of his estate was designated as the estate of Eleanor Brown and her two sons Thomas and Matthew.
Eleanor Brown died at the home of her son William Brown which was about a half a mile from her home. Her remains buried next to her husband whom she had survived for thirty seven years. Throughout her widowhood she was known as "Nelly" Brown and well into her eighties at the time of her death.
Children of Matthew Brown and Eleanor Lytle Brown:
Hanna 1762-1844 m1. Samuel Swan m2. John Brown.
Mary 1769-1827 m. James Hammond.
John 1767-1832 m. Isabella Watson.
Sarah 1768-1834 m. Isaac Smith.
Jean 1770-1841 m. William Brown.
Thomas 1772-1857 m. Margret Ainsworth.
William 1774-1845 m. Sarah McCormick.
Matthew 1776-1857 m1. Mary Blaine and m2. Mary Wilbur Ferguson.
Her parents records under name Godfrey Nathaniel Little or Lytle, and married Janet Byer on July 4, 1735, Philadelphia. Janet was widow of William John Wilkins, who died in 1735.
This Eleanor's maiden name was Lytle, with no records indicating she was a McCormick. She remained a widow of Matthew Brown until her death which occurred at the home of her son William Brown. Her legacy is remarkable, as she raised eight children and the loss of her husband during the chaos of war.
Eleanor Lytle in the Pennsylvania, Women in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783;
Eleanor Lytle, daughter of Nathaniel Lytle, was born January 7, 1739, in Donegal township, Lancaster county. As the wife of Matthew Brown she was called upon to endure ranch suffering and privation incident to the Revolutionary war, as well as the incursions of savages into what was then the territory of Northumberland county. We have no date of her marriage, but as her husband—who was born July 15, 1732, on the Swatara—settled near Carlisle in l760, it is probable that she was married about that time. As her youngest son, Matthew, was born in 1776, and seven children proceeded him, we are warranted in fix-tug her marriage about that date. In the course of a few years Matthew Brown and his wife Eleanor, with their young family, were attracted to the West Branch Valley of the Susquehanna, and they settled in White Deer Valley. The location, on account of its fertility and natural surroundings, is one of the most beautiful to be found on the river. As early as 1775, the name of Matthew Brown appears on the assessment list of White Deer township as the owner of sixty acres of land. That he was a representative man and a patriot is evidenced by the fact that he was a member of the Committee of Safety of Northumberland county in 1776. In July of that year he was a member of the Provincial Conference that met in Philadelphia to form a State Constitution, and was one of the eight delegates from Northumberland County. On the 28th of September. 1776, the first Constitution was adopted and signed by all the delegates present, the name of Matthew Brown appearing among those attached to that instrument. This great duty performed, he hastened to join the army under Washington as a private soldier. Those were exciting and stirring times, and every patriot who could carry a gun was in demand. During the severe campaign in New Jersey, Mr. Brown contracted camp fever, and not receiving the attention which he should, owing to the inadequacy of the medical department and hospital service, he applied for sick leave, which was granted, and he returned to his White Deer home in the autumn of 1776. The disease, however, bad obtained such a severe hold on him that it would not yield, and after lingering to the 22d of April, 1777, he died. aged nearly forty-five years. His faithful wife buried him on their own ground in a clump of trees which stood not far from their humble cabin on Spring creek, and watched over his grave with tender care until August 9. l814,when she was laid by his side, thirty-seven years after-wards.
Matthew Brown, Ancestry and Descendants, by Robert Shannon, 1900, Pgs.71-77;
Matthew Brown married about 1760, to Eleanor Lytle. At the death of her husband death she assumed the management of his affairs and for many years resided in the home which he provided. She had been left with eight children, the oldest being not more than sixteen years and the youngest three months. Two of which were adopted by their Uncle William Brown of Paxtang.
A tract of land situated in White Deer Valley containing 286 acres was released by John Lytle to John Brown for the use for Eleanor Brown. This land became part of the estate of Matthew Brown and the partition of his estate was designated as the estate of Eleanor Brown and her two sons Thomas and Matthew.
Eleanor Brown died at the home of her son William Brown which was about a half a mile from her home. Her remains buried next to her husband whom she had survived for thirty seven years. Throughout her widowhood she was known as "Nelly" Brown and well into her eighties at the time of her death.
Children of Matthew Brown and Eleanor Lytle Brown:
Hanna 1762-1844 m1. Samuel Swan m2. John Brown.
Mary 1769-1827 m. James Hammond.
John 1767-1832 m. Isabella Watson.
Sarah 1768-1834 m. Isaac Smith.
Jean 1770-1841 m. William Brown.
Thomas 1772-1857 m. Margret Ainsworth.
William 1774-1845 m. Sarah McCormick.
Matthew 1776-1857 m1. Mary Blaine and m2. Mary Wilbur Ferguson.
Her parents records under name Godfrey Nathaniel Little or Lytle, and married Janet Byer on July 4, 1735, Philadelphia. Janet was widow of William John Wilkins, who died in 1735.
Submitted by #48208125;
This Eleanor's maiden name was Lytle, with no records indicating she was a McCormick. She remained a widow of Matthew Brown until her death which occurred at the home of her son William Brown. Her legacy is remarkable, as she raised eight children and the loss of her husband during the chaos of war.
Eleanor Lytle in the Pennsylvania, Women in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783;
Eleanor Lytle, daughter of Nathaniel Lytle, was born January 7, 1739, in Donegal township, Lancaster county. As the wife of Matthew Brown she was called upon to endure ranch suffering and privation incident to the Revolutionary war, as well as the incursions of savages into what was then the territory of Northumberland county. We have no date of her marriage, but as her husband—who was born July 15, 1732, on the Swatara—settled near Carlisle in l760, it is probable that she was married about that time. As her youngest son, Matthew, was born in 1776, and seven children proceeded him, we are warranted in fix-tug her marriage about that date. In the course of a few years Matthew Brown and his wife Eleanor, with their young family, were attracted to the West Branch Valley of the Susquehanna, and they settled in White Deer Valley. The location, on account of its fertility and natural surroundings, is one of the most beautiful to be found on the river. As early as 1775, the name of Matthew Brown appears on the assessment list of White Deer township as the owner of sixty acres of land. That he was a representative man and a patriot is evidenced by the fact that he was a member of the Committee of Safety of Northumberland county in 1776. In July of that year he was a member of the Provincial Conference that met in Philadelphia to form a State Constitution, and was one of the eight delegates from Northumberland County. On the 28th of September. 1776, the first Constitution was adopted and signed by all the delegates present, the name of Matthew Brown appearing among those attached to that instrument. This great duty performed, he hastened to join the army under Washington as a private soldier. Those were exciting and stirring times, and every patriot who could carry a gun was in demand. During the severe campaign in New Jersey, Mr. Brown contracted camp fever, and not receiving the attention which he should, owing to the inadequacy of the medical department and hospital service, he applied for sick leave, which was granted, and he returned to his White Deer home in the autumn of 1776. The disease, however, bad obtained such a severe hold on him that it would not yield, and after lingering to the 22d of April, 1777, he died. aged nearly forty-five years. His faithful wife buried him on their own ground in a clump of trees which stood not far from their humble cabin on Spring creek, and watched over his grave with tender care until August 9. l814,when she was laid by his side, thirty-seven years after-wards.
Matthew Brown, Ancestry and Descendants, by Robert Shannon, 1900, Pgs.71-77;
Matthew Brown married about 1760, to Eleanor Lytle. At the death of her husband death she assumed the management of his affairs and for many years resided in the home which he provided. She had been left with eight children, the oldest being not more than sixteen years and the youngest three months. Two of which were adopted by their Uncle William Brown of Paxtang.
A tract of land situated in White Deer Valley containing 286 acres was released by John Lytle to John Brown for the use for Eleanor Brown. This land became part of the estate of Matthew Brown and the partition of his estate was designated as the estate of Eleanor Brown and her two sons Thomas and Matthew.
Eleanor Brown died at the home of her son William Brown which was about a half a mile from her home. Her remains buried next to her husband whom she had survived for thirty seven years. Throughout her widowhood she was known as "Nelly" Brown and well into her eighties at the time of her death.
Children of Matthew Brown and Eleanor Lytle Brown:
Hanna 1762-1844 m1. Samuel Swan m2. John Brown.
Mary 1769-1827 m. James Hammond.
John 1767-1832 m. Isabella Watson.
Sarah 1768-1834 m. Isaac Smith.
Jean 1770-1841 m. William Brown.
Thomas 1772-1857 m. Margret Ainsworth.
William 1774-1845 m. Sarah McCormick.
Matthew 1776-1857 m1. Mary Blaine and m2. Mary Wilbur Ferguson.
Her parents records under name Godfrey Nathaniel Little or Lytle, and married Janet Byer on July 4, 1735, Philadelphia. Janet was widow of William John Wilkins, who died in 1735.
This Eleanor's maiden name was Lytle, with no records indicating she was a McCormick. She remained a widow of Matthew Brown until her death which occurred at the home of her son William Brown. Her legacy is remarkable, as she raised eight children and the loss of her husband during the chaos of war.
Eleanor Lytle in the Pennsylvania, Women in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783;
Eleanor Lytle, daughter of Nathaniel Lytle, was born January 7, 1739, in Donegal township, Lancaster county. As the wife of Matthew Brown she was called upon to endure ranch suffering and privation incident to the Revolutionary war, as well as the incursions of savages into what was then the territory of Northumberland county. We have no date of her marriage, but as her husband—who was born July 15, 1732, on the Swatara—settled near Carlisle in l760, it is probable that she was married about that time. As her youngest son, Matthew, was born in 1776, and seven children proceeded him, we are warranted in fix-tug her marriage about that date. In the course of a few years Matthew Brown and his wife Eleanor, with their young family, were attracted to the West Branch Valley of the Susquehanna, and they settled in White Deer Valley. The location, on account of its fertility and natural surroundings, is one of the most beautiful to be found on the river. As early as 1775, the name of Matthew Brown appears on the assessment list of White Deer township as the owner of sixty acres of land. That he was a representative man and a patriot is evidenced by the fact that he was a member of the Committee of Safety of Northumberland county in 1776. In July of that year he was a member of the Provincial Conference that met in Philadelphia to form a State Constitution, and was one of the eight delegates from Northumberland County. On the 28th of September. 1776, the first Constitution was adopted and signed by all the delegates present, the name of Matthew Brown appearing among those attached to that instrument. This great duty performed, he hastened to join the army under Washington as a private soldier. Those were exciting and stirring times, and every patriot who could carry a gun was in demand. During the severe campaign in New Jersey, Mr. Brown contracted camp fever, and not receiving the attention which he should, owing to the inadequacy of the medical department and hospital service, he applied for sick leave, which was granted, and he returned to his White Deer home in the autumn of 1776. The disease, however, bad obtained such a severe hold on him that it would not yield, and after lingering to the 22d of April, 1777, he died. aged nearly forty-five years. His faithful wife buried him on their own ground in a clump of trees which stood not far from their humble cabin on Spring creek, and watched over his grave with tender care until August 9. l814,when she was laid by his side, thirty-seven years after-wards.
Matthew Brown, Ancestry and Descendants, by Robert Shannon, 1900, Pgs.71-77;
Matthew Brown married about 1760, to Eleanor Lytle. At the death of her husband death she assumed the management of his affairs and for many years resided in the home which he provided. She had been left with eight children, the oldest being not more than sixteen years and the youngest three months. Two of which were adopted by their Uncle William Brown of Paxtang.
A tract of land situated in White Deer Valley containing 286 acres was released by John Lytle to John Brown for the use for Eleanor Brown. This land became part of the estate of Matthew Brown and the partition of his estate was designated as the estate of Eleanor Brown and her two sons Thomas and Matthew.
Eleanor Brown died at the home of her son William Brown which was about a half a mile from her home. Her remains buried next to her husband whom she had survived for thirty seven years. Throughout her widowhood she was known as "Nelly" Brown and well into her eighties at the time of her death.
Children of Matthew Brown and Eleanor Lytle Brown:
Hanna 1762-1844 m1. Samuel Swan m2. John Brown.
Mary 1769-1827 m. James Hammond.
John 1767-1832 m. Isabella Watson.
Sarah 1768-1834 m. Isaac Smith.
Jean 1770-1841 m. William Brown.
Thomas 1772-1857 m. Margret Ainsworth.
William 1774-1845 m. Sarah McCormick.
Matthew 1776-1857 m1. Mary Blaine and m2. Mary Wilbur Ferguson.
Her parents records under name Godfrey Nathaniel Little or Lytle, and married Janet Byer on July 4, 1735, Philadelphia. Janet was widow of William John Wilkins, who died in 1735.
Inscription
Eleanor wife of Matthew Brown Died August 9 1814
Family Members
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
