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David Brown

David Brown



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Brown was born in 1853 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Thomas A. Brown and Wilhelmina Tyler).

    Other Events:

    • Race: Mulatto


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas A. Brown was born in 1811 in Maryland, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: Thomas Brown
    • Name: Thos Brown
    • Residence: 1850, West Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 39; Occupation: Laborer; Industry: Industry Not Reported
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 48; Occupation: Owner of an Oyster Saloon.

    Thomas married Wilhelmina Tyler. Wilhelmina was born about 1811 in Maryland, USA; died in 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Wilhelmina Tyler was born about 1811 in Maryland, USA; died in 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • IsDeceased: Y
    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: Elmina Brown
    • Name: Wilhelminia Brown
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 47
    • Residence: May 1864, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; State & Walnut streets.
    • Will: 10 May 1864, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Probate: 19 Jan 1866, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Residing at State & Walnut streets. Left equal share of property to her husband and son.

    Children:
    1. Cassius Maddagan Brown, I was born on 17 Sep 1844 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Aug 1921 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Richard Brown was born in 1845 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 1. David Brown was born in 1853 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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