Son of Rev. Matthew Brown and Mary Constance Queen. Married to Polly Skinner on 16 Oct 1849 in IL.
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Some differences between the Republican and Gazette such as his home address 28 vs 428 South East Street and the daughter's death, 1876 vs 1896.
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Emporia Weekly Republican, Thursday, August 15, 1901; p. 2, c. 3
JOSEPH BROWN DEAD
This morning at 4 o'clock Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 28 South East street. The deceased was born June 16, 1825, in London, West Virginia. While still young he removed with his parents to Lexington, Perry county, Ohio, where he resided until 1866, when he removed to DeWitt county, Ill. Here he lived until 1868, when he came to Emporia and has made his home here ever since.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Predestinarian Baptist church and was known throughout the country for his thorough knowledge of the holy scriptures. He was of a kindly, genial disposition ad was beloved by all who knew him, both old and young.
A widow and four sons are left to mourn his loss. The only daughter died in 1876.
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Emporia Gazette, Saturday, August 10, 1901; p. 1.c. 3
Elder Brown Dead.
Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 428 South East street, this morning. The funeral will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be made at Maplewood. Elder Brown was 76 years of age. He came to Kansas in 1868 and has lived here ever since. He was born in London county, Virginia, June 16, 1825. When but a child he moved with his family to Lexington, Ohio. There he lived until after he reached manhood. He was married to Polly Skinner in October 1849. In 1866 he moved to DeWitt county, Illinois, and lived there until he came here in 1868. He leaves a widow and four sons, the only daughter having died here in 1896.
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Joseph Brown in the Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Joseph Brown
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1849
Marriage Place: Perry, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Polly Skinner
Film Number: 000910669
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Some differences between the Republican and Gazette such as his home address 28 vs 428 South East Street and the daughter's death, 1876 vs 1896.
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Emporia Weekly Republican, Thursday, August 15, 1901; p. 2, c. 3
JOSEPH BROWN DEAD
This morning at 4 o'clock Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 28 South East street. The deceased was born June 16, 1825, in London, West Virginia. While still young he removed with his parents to Lexington, Perry county, Ohio, where he resided until 1866, when he removed to DeWitt county, Ill. Here he lived until 1868, when he came to Emporia and has made his home here ever since.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Predestinarian Baptist church and was known throughout the country for his thorough knowledge of the holy scriptures. He was of a kindly, genial disposition ad was beloved by all who knew him, both old and young.
A widow and four sons are left to mourn his loss. The only daughter died in 1876.
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Emporia Gazette, Saturday, August 10, 1901; p. 1.c. 3
Elder Brown Dead.
Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 428 South East street, this morning. The funeral will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be made at Maplewood. Elder Brown was 76 years of age. He came to Kansas in 1868 and has lived here ever since. He was born in London county, Virginia, June 16, 1825. When but a child he moved with his family to Lexington, Ohio. There he lived until after he reached manhood. He was married to Polly Skinner in October 1849. In 1866 he moved to DeWitt county, Illinois, and lived there until he came here in 1868. He leaves a widow and four sons, the only daughter having died here in 1896.
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Joseph Brown in the Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Joseph Brown
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1849
Marriage Place: Perry, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Polly Skinner
Film Number: 000910669
Son of Rev. Matthew Brown and Mary Constance Queen. Married to Polly Skinner on 16 Oct 1849 in IL.
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Some differences between the Republican and Gazette such as his home address 28 vs 428 South East Street and the daughter's death, 1876 vs 1896.
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Emporia Weekly Republican, Thursday, August 15, 1901; p. 2, c. 3
JOSEPH BROWN DEAD
This morning at 4 o'clock Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 28 South East street. The deceased was born June 16, 1825, in London, West Virginia. While still young he removed with his parents to Lexington, Perry county, Ohio, where he resided until 1866, when he removed to DeWitt county, Ill. Here he lived until 1868, when he came to Emporia and has made his home here ever since.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Predestinarian Baptist church and was known throughout the country for his thorough knowledge of the holy scriptures. He was of a kindly, genial disposition ad was beloved by all who knew him, both old and young.
A widow and four sons are left to mourn his loss. The only daughter died in 1876.
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Emporia Gazette, Saturday, August 10, 1901; p. 1.c. 3
Elder Brown Dead.
Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 428 South East street, this morning. The funeral will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be made at Maplewood. Elder Brown was 76 years of age. He came to Kansas in 1868 and has lived here ever since. He was born in London county, Virginia, June 16, 1825. When but a child he moved with his family to Lexington, Ohio. There he lived until after he reached manhood. He was married to Polly Skinner in October 1849. In 1866 he moved to DeWitt county, Illinois, and lived there until he came here in 1868. He leaves a widow and four sons, the only daughter having died here in 1896.
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Joseph Brown in the Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Joseph Brown
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1849
Marriage Place: Perry, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Polly Skinner
Film Number: 000910669
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Some differences between the Republican and Gazette such as his home address 28 vs 428 South East Street and the daughter's death, 1876 vs 1896.
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Emporia Weekly Republican, Thursday, August 15, 1901; p. 2, c. 3
JOSEPH BROWN DEAD
This morning at 4 o'clock Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 28 South East street. The deceased was born June 16, 1825, in London, West Virginia. While still young he removed with his parents to Lexington, Perry county, Ohio, where he resided until 1866, when he removed to DeWitt county, Ill. Here he lived until 1868, when he came to Emporia and has made his home here ever since.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Predestinarian Baptist church and was known throughout the country for his thorough knowledge of the holy scriptures. He was of a kindly, genial disposition ad was beloved by all who knew him, both old and young.
A widow and four sons are left to mourn his loss. The only daughter died in 1876.
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Emporia Gazette, Saturday, August 10, 1901; p. 1.c. 3
Elder Brown Dead.
Elder Joseph Brown died at his home, No. 428 South East street, this morning. The funeral will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be made at Maplewood. Elder Brown was 76 years of age. He came to Kansas in 1868 and has lived here ever since. He was born in London county, Virginia, June 16, 1825. When but a child he moved with his family to Lexington, Ohio. There he lived until after he reached manhood. He was married to Polly Skinner in October 1849. In 1866 he moved to DeWitt county, Illinois, and lived there until he came here in 1868. He leaves a widow and four sons, the only daughter having died here in 1896.
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Joseph Brown in the Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name: Joseph Brown
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1849
Marriage Place: Perry, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Polly Skinner
Film Number: 000910669
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