Brown Report

Brown Family Genealogy Report
The information on this page is a synopsis of my work to date.
It should be considered a guideline for further research only and is not definitive.
The most recent update will always be found in my database.
Last updated 18.10.2004
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Generation No. 1

1. David² Brown (Jotham¹) was born Abt. 1785 in Virginia (Source: from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.), and died Aft. January 1845 in Tennessee (Source: notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.). He married (1) Anne Craig 04 August 1795 in Montgomery County, Virginia (Source: www.familysearch.com.). He married (2) Elizabeth Johnson 24 July 1799 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.).

More About David Brown: Burial: Butcher's Valley, Hawkins County, Tennessee Served: 1814, War of 1812, Capt. Joseph Hale's Co., Col. Sam'l Bayles, 4th Reg. of E. TN Mil. Will: 15 January 1845, Greene County, Tennessee

Children of David Brown and Anne Craig are:
+ 2 i. William³ Brown, born 06 August 1797 in Virginia; died 03 February 1864 in Probably Greene County, Tennessee.
3 ii. Sylvanus Brown, born Abt. 1811 (Source: date: www.familysearch.com.). He married Mary Carter 07 February 1831 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: www.familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk, Sylevenius BROWN m. Mary CARTER 7 Feb 1831 Greene, Tennessee.).
4 iii. Jotham Brown, born Abt. 1809 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.). He married Elisa Bryant 10 October 1827 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: Jotham Brown m. Elisa Bryant 10 Oct 1827 Greene, Tennessee.); born Abt. 1812 in North Carolina (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).

More About Jotham Brown: 1850 Census: Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census, page 178B, line 18, 590/590 Jotham Brown 41 M Farmer 1000 TN, Eliza 38 F NC, Sarah 18 F TN, Ruth 16 F TN, Amelia 14 F TN,Jotham 10 M TN,Mary A. 7 F TN, Nancy J. Nelly 3 F TN, James E. 6/12 M TN.)

5 iv. Joseph Brown.
6 v. Martha Brown.
7 vi. Polly Brown. She married Solomon Thompson 07 March 1824 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: Polly Brown m. Solomon Thompson 7 Mar 1824 Greene, Tennessee.).
8 vii. Nancy Brown. She married Mr. Holder.
9 viii. Phoebe Brown. She married Mr. Tucker.
10 ix. David Brown, Jr.

Generation No. 2

2. William³ Brown (David², Jotham¹) was born 06 August 1797 in Virginia (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.), and died 03 February 1864 in Probably Greene County, Tennessee (Source: date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.). He married Elizabeth "Betsey" Hankins 11 July 1816 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999 say 11 June 1816., (2) www.familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: William Brown m. Betsey Haukins 11 Jul 1816 Greene, Tennessee.). She was born Abt. 1799 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.), and died Aft. 1860.

More About William Brown: 1850 Census: 18 November 1850, Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census, 9th division E. District pg 238, part A: 19 1472 1472 William Brown 55M Farmer 1200 Virg, Elizabeth 51F Ten, Elijah A. 26M Farmer Ten, James C. 20M do Ten, Richard W. 18M do Ten, Mary V. 15F Ten, Margaret 13F Ten, Martin V. 11M Ten, Elizabeth 9F Ten, Lunnah? 7F Ten.) Burial: Price's Chapel, Greene County, Tennessee (Source: family tradition.)

Children of William Brown and Elizabeth Hankins are:
+ 11 i. William Lewis⁴ Brown, born 11 June 1817 in Tennessee.
12 ii. David Alvah Brown, born 03 October 1818 (Source: date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.).
13 iii. George E. Brown, born 01 November 1819 (Source: date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.).
14 iv. Nancy King Brown, born 02 September 1820 (Source: date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.).
15 v. Elijah Alexander Brown, born 23 May 1824 in Tennessee (Source: (1) 1850 Greene County, TN Census., (2) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.).
+ 16 vi. John H. Brown, born 11 September 1826 in Tennessee; died 28 October 1864 in Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, GA.
17 vii. James Craig Brown, born 16 June 1830 in Tennessee (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).
18 viii. Richard Wood Brown, born 21 August 1832 in Tennessee (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).
19 ix. Mary V. "Polly" Brown, born 25 April 1835 in Tennessee (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).
20 x. Margaret Brown, born 26 December 1837 in Tennessee (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).
21 xi. Martin Van Buren Brown, born 25 September 1838 in Tennessee (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.). He married Wesly Elizabeth Carter 10 December 1865 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Martin V.B. Brown m. Wesly Elizabeth Carter 10 Dec 1865 Greene, Tennesseefamilysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk.).
22 xii. Elizabeth Brown, born 06 August 1841 in Tennessee (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.). She married Perry Fields.
23 xiii. Sarah Brown, born 02 November 1843 in Tennessee (Source: (1) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (2) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).

Generation No. 3

11. William Lewis⁴ Brown (William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 11 June 1817 in Tennessee (Source: (1) 1850 Greene County, TN Census., (2) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999.). He married Harriet Smith 25 March 1841 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: William L. Brown m. Harriet Smith 25 Mar 1841 Greene, TN.). She was born Abt. 1823 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).

More About William Lewis Brown: 1850 Census: 18 November 1850, Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census, 9th division E. District, 18th of November 1850, Tipp Henderson, pg 238, part A, line 1, 1469 1469 Wm. L. Brown 33 M Farmer 600 Ten, Harriet 27 F TN, David 8 M TN, Hannah 6 F TN, Mary M. 3 F TN.)

Children of William Brown and Harriet Smith are:
24 i. David⁵ Brown, born Abt. 1842 (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).
25 ii. Hannah Brown, born Abt. 1844 (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.). 26 iii. Mary M. Brown, born Abt. 1847 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).

16. John H.⁴ Brown (William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 11 September 1826 in Tennessee (Source: (1) Is middle name Hankins or Henry?, (2) date from family tradition, notes taken at Brown family reunion near Pineville, MO, 1999., (3) 1850 Greene County, TN Census.), and died 28 October 1864 in Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, GA (Source: Family tradition.). He married (1) Sarah W. Hendry 28 July 1846 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) Renaee Marotte noted 24 August 2000, she says 27 July 1846., (2) familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk.), daughter of Joseph Hendry and Massey Dodd. She was born Abt. 1824 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.), and died 21 September 1861 in Probably Greene County, Tennessee (Source: family records.). He married (2) Eliza Starnes 19 July 1862 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk.), daughter of Jacob Starnes and Martha McNeese. She was born Abt. 1834 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).

More About John H. Brown: 1850 Census: Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census, 9th Division E. District, pg 238, John H. Brown 24 M Tenant TN, Sarah 26 F TN, Nancy C. 2 F TN, Joseph H. 1 M TN.) Served: 15 May 1863, Mustered into service, Civil War

Children of John Brown and Sarah Hendry are:
27 i. Nancy C.⁵ Brown, born Abt. 1847 in Tennessee (Source: 1860 Greene County, TN Census.).
28 ii. Joseph Henry Brown, born Abt. 1849 (Source: 1860 Greene County, TN Census.). He married Ayless Bailey 15 July 1869 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: Joseph H. Brown m. Margaret A. Bailey 15 Jul 1869 Greene, Tennessee.).
29 iii. William Amos Brown, born 25 January 1850 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: www.familysearch.com.). He married Sarah Ann Barham 30 August 1873 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: William A. Brown m. Sarah Ann Barham 20 Aug 1873 Greene, Tennessee.).
30 iv. Massa Jane Brown, born Abt. 1854 in Tennessee (Source: 1860 Greene County, TN Census.).
+ 31 v. Sarah Ann Brown, born 30 March 1855 in Greene County, Tennessee; died 09 October 1939 in Missouri.
32 vi. John Emerson Brown, born 10 February 1857.
+ 33 vii. Alfred Wilkerson "Alf" Brown, born 09 January 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee; died 21 November 1930 in Probably Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.

Child of John Brown and Eliza Starnes is:
34 i. James L.⁵ Brown, born 22 May 1863 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: notes gathered at Brown family reunion, 1999.).

Generation No. 4

31. Sarah Ann⁵ Brown (John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 30 March 1855 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.), and died 09 October 1939 in Missouri (Source: Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO, Kristen Scott, noted 21 November 2000.). She married Allen Newton "Newt" Pierce 25 November 1877 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: Allen N. Pierce m. Sarah Brown 25 Nov 1877 Greene, Tennessee.), son of James Pierce and Experience Wells. He was born 29 March 1852 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO., (2) Aug. 7, 1950, letter of Alice Brown Wiley.), and died 22 December 1902 in Missouri (Source: Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO, Kristen Scott, noted 21 November 2000.).

More About Sarah Ann Brown: 1920 Census: Bet. 13 - 14 February 1920, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: 1920 McDonald County, MO Census, Pineville Township, SD 13, ED 131, Sheet 7A, Pierce, John E. head 41 MO IL OH, Sarah mother 64 OH TN TN, Curtis brother 28 MO IL OH, Homer brother 21 MO IL OH.) Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO

More About Allen Newton "Newt" Pierce: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO

Children of Sarah Brown and Newt Pierce are:
+ 35 i. Curtis Adelee "Curt"⁶ Pierce, born 25 December 1892; died 30 November 1974 in Missouri.
36 ii. John Emerson Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000).
37 iii. Lauri Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married Mr. Goff.
+ 38 iv. Nora Pierce.
39 v. Martha Experience Cordelia "Matt" Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married Elwood Goff.

More About Martha Experience Cordelia "Matt" Pierce: Burial: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri

+ 40 vi. Mary Victoria "Vic" Pierce.
41 vii. Charles Clarence Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000).
+ 42 viii. Everette Leon Pierce.
+ 43 ix. Homer Alfred Pierce, born 1900; died 1940.
44 x. Matilda Ellen "Tildie" Pierce, born 23 January 1878 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) full name and date: www.familysearch.com., (2) nickname: Kristen Scott.). She married [Unknown] Goff.

More About Matilda Ellen "Tildie" Pierce: Burial: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri (Source: Kristen Scott.)

33. Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵ Brown (John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 09 January 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Tombstone.), and died 21 November 1930 in Probably Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri. He married Matilda Catherine "Tilda" Pierce 05 December 1879 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) Obituary of Matilda Catherine Pierce Brown., (2) familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: Alfred Brown m. Matilda Price 5 Dec 1879 Greene, Tennessee.), daughter of James Pierce and Experience Wells. She was born 03 June 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) Obituary., (2) 1860 Greene County, TN Census.), and died 02 April 1931 in Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Obituary.).

More About Alfred Wilkerson "Alf" Brown: 1880 Census: Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1880 Greene County, TN Census, Renaee Marotte, Massy claims that her father was born in VA. and her mother in NC. on the 1880 Census. Massy was 77 at the time of the census. In her household are George-54 (son), Elizabeth Carter-52 (daughter), Mary J. Carter-25 (granddaughter), Alfred W. Brown-20(grandson), Matilda C. Brown-19 (granddaughter), William M. Haworth-10 (labor).) 1900 Census: McDonald County, Missouri (Source: 1900 McDonald County, MO census, Pineville, vol. 59 E.D. 98 Sheet 14 Line 87, Brown, Alfred W.Head Jan 1860 40 Tenn. Tenn. Tenn.; Matilda C. Wife June 1860 40 Tenn. Tenn. Tenn.; Sarah A. Dau. March 1882 18 Tenn. Tenn. Tenn.; Leona B. Dau. Dec 1884 15 MO Tenn. Tenn.; James L. Son Dec 1887 12 MO Tenn. Tenn.; William M. Son Sept 1890 9 MO Tenn. Tenn.; Kattie E. Dau. Sept 1893 6 MO Tenn. Tenn.; Claudie 0. Son Feb 1897 3 MO Tenn. Tenn.; Stella T. Dau. April 1900 0 MO Tenn. Tenn. Matilda had had 8 children, 7 of whom were still living. Alf was listed as a farmer.) 1920 Census: Bet. 20 - 21 February 1920, McDonald County, Missouri Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri

More About Matilda Catherine "Tilda" Pierce: Burial: 05 April 1931, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Obituary, Matilda Catherine Pierce.) Burial in Pineville cemetery.)

Children of Alfred Brown and Matilda Pierce are:
45 i. John R. Newton "Johnny"⁶ Brown, born 29 August 1880 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley, "They had a son born to them in one year after mairage, his name was Johnie R Newton, he was born Aug 29, 1880."); died Abt. February 1889 in McDonald County, Missouri.
+ 46 ii. Alice Sarah Brown, born 12 March 1882 in Greene County, Tennessee; died 15 March 1973 in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado.
+ 47 iii. Leora Belle "Lee" Brown, born 04 December 1884 in McDonald County, Missouri; died 17 September 1967 in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas.
+ 48 iv. James Leonard Brown, born 06 December 1887 in McDonald County, Missouri; died June 1970 in Sulphur Springs, Benton County, Arkansas.
+ 49 v. William Matthew "Will" Brown, born 10 September 1890 in McDonald County, Missouri; died May 1971 in Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado.
+ 50 vi. Catherine Ethel "Ethel" Elizabeth Brown, born 07 September 1893 in McDonald County, Missouri; died November 1966 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.
+ 51 vii. Claude McKinley Oscar Brown, born 27 February 1897 in McDonald County, Missouri; died June 1974 in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri.
+ 52 viii. Stella Teresa Brown, born 19 April 1900 in McDonald County, Missouri; died June 1979 in Delta, Delta County, Colorado.
+ 53 ix. Raymond Bert "Bert" Brown, born 26 May 1904 in McDonald County, Missouri; died September 1980 in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado.

Generation No. 5

35. Curtis Adelee "Curt"⁶ Pierce (Sarah Ann⁵ Brown, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 25 December 1892 (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery), and died 30 November 1974 in Missouri (Source: Tombstone.). He married Effie Opal Letterman (Source: Middle name from Joyce Pierce Ruano.) 10 September 1930 (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery). She was born 22 June 1906 (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery), and died 13 September 1984 in Missouri (Source: Tombstone.).

More About Curtis Adelee "Curt" Pierce: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri Served: WWI Private US Army

More About Effie Opal Letterman: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri

Children of Curtis Pierce and Effie Letterman are:
54 i. Benton Lee⁷ Pierce, born 02 January 1934 (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery). He married Mary Griffin.
55 ii. Curt Arnold Pierce (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery).

More About Curt Arnold Pierce: Namesake: Changed his name from Claude and named himself after his father (Source: Joyce Ruano and Kristen Scott.)

56 iii. Phoenix Curt Pierce (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemeterymiddle name from Kristen Scott). He married Linda Ruth Wormington; born (Source: Susan Johnson rootsweb.com).
57 iv. Betty Jo Pierce (Source: Back of Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery.).
58 v. Sharlett Pierce (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery.).

38. Nora⁶ Pierce (Sarah Ann⁵ Brown, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married George Ricker.

Children of Nora Pierce and George Ricker are:
59 i. Faith⁷ Ricker.
60 ii. Marceline Ricker.
61 iii. Dorothy Ricker.
62 iv. Harold Ricker.
63 v. George Ricker.
64 vi. Mable Ricker.
65 vii. Ruth Ricker.
66 viii. Arthur Ricker.
67 ix. Frankie Ricker.
68 x. Frankie Ricker II.

40. Mary Victoria "Vic"⁶ Pierce (Sarah Ann⁵ Brown, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married (1) Bill McCabe. She married (2) Sam McDaniel.

Notes for Bill McCabe: Brother-in-law of Sam McDaniel

Children of Mary Pierce and Sam McDaniel are:
69 i. Barney⁷ McDaniel.
70 ii. Orden McDaniel.

42. Everette Leon⁶ Pierce (Sarah Ann⁵ Brown, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000.). He married Estelle Millie Carnes.

Children of Everette Pierce and Estelle Carnes are:
71 i. Silvia Hazel "Hazel"⁷ Pierce.
72 ii. Edman Matthew Pierce, born 17 January 1928 in Missouri (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 21 November 2000.); died 15 July 1983 in South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California (Source: (1) CA Death Index, PIERCE EDMAN M 01/17/1928 CARNES M MISSOURI SAN MATEO 07/15/1983 525-44-9232 55 yrs., (2) SSDI, EDMAN PIERCE 17 Jan 1928 Jul 1983 (not specified) 94080 (South San Francisco, San Mateo, CA) 525-44-9232 New Mexico.). He married Aurora Anna Cecilia Ghilotti; born 30 July 1930 in San Francisco County, California (Source: (1) Kristen Scott, noted 21 November 2000., (2) CA Birth Index, GHILOTTI AURORA ANNACECELIA 07/30/1930 FEMALE QUAGLUI SAN FRANCISCO.); died 15 November 1994 in South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California (Source: (1) CA Death Index, PIERCE AURORA 07/30/1930 QUAGLIA GHILOTTI F CALIFORNIA SAN MATEO 11/15/1994 551-36-2040 64 yrs., (2) SSDI, AURORA PIERCE 30 Jul 1930 15 Nov 1994 94080 (South San Francisco, San Mateo, CA) 94080 (South San Francisco, San Mateo, CA) 551-36-2040 California.).
73 iii. James Pierce.
74 iv. Billy Pierce.
75 v. Charles Pierce.

43. Homer Alfred⁶ Pierce (Sarah Ann⁵ Brown, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 1900 (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000), and died 1940. He married Ina Eddie Elizabeth Milleson.

More About Homer Alfred Pierce: Burial: Union Cemetery, Stella, Missouri

Children of Homer Pierce and Ina Milleson are:
76 i. Neva Jean "Jeanie"⁷ Pierce. She married Ray Mullins.
77 ii. Ima Dean "Imy" Pierce, born 13 April 1926; died March 1978 in Campo, Baca County, Colorado (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 9 Sept. 2000). She married (1) Jo Henry Watkins. She married (2) Lester Hiner.
78 iii. Naomi Allene "Tots" Pierce. She married (1) Keith Nance. She married (2) Jack Bone.
79 iv. Teddy Ray "T.R." Pierce. He married (1) Donna Jean Hodges. He married (2) Carlene Cooper.

46. Alice Sarah⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 12 March 1882 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Family record), and died 15 March 1973 in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado (Source: SSDI). She married John Wiley Bef. 1923.

More About Alice Sarah Brown: Burial: Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley, Note in margin.)

Child of Alice Brown and John Wiley is:
80 i. Lela⁷ Wiley, born Bef. 1923 (Source: Letter of Leora Brown Hamby, correspondence with Ronda Holly, and letter of Matilda Pierce Brown.).

47. Leora Belle "Lee"⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 04 December 1884 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: (1) Death certificate., (2) Obituary, clipping, hand dated 20 September 1967, unknown newspaper, for Mrs. Leora Hamby.), and died 17 September 1967 in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas (Source: (1) Death certificate., (2) Obituary, clipping, hand dated 20 September 1967, unknown newspaper, for Mrs. Leora Hamby, (3) SSDI, LEORA HAMBY 04 Dec 1884 Sep 1967 64854 (Noel, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 498-40-0374 Missouri.). She married John Fulbright Hamby, Sr. 15 November 1908 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Marriage license, License date 14 Nov. 1908, John F. Hamby, who was under 21, received written consent from E.S. and M.M. Hamby. Leora Brown was over 18. G.A.Dietrich performed the ceremony 15 Nov. 1908 at the residence of the bride in McDonald County.), son of Edmon Hamby and Mary McNeely. He was born 23 March 1890 in Nixa, Christian County, Missouri (Source: (1) Obituary, clipping, unknown newspaper, had dated 30 January 1968, of John F. Hamby., (2) SSDI.), and died 29 January 1968 in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas (Source: (1) SSDI, JOHN HAMBY 23 Mar 1890 Jan 1968 64831 (Anderson, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 512-05-7367 Kansas., (2) Obituary, clipping, unknown newspaper, had dated 30 January 1968, of John F. Hamby.).

More About Leora Belle "Lee" Brown: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri Religion: Methodist (Source: Obituary.)

More About John Fulbright Hamby, Sr.: 1920 Census: Bet. 07 - 08 January 1920, Elk River Township, McDonald County, MO (Source: 1920 McDonald County, MO Census, SD 13, ED 127, Sheet 5B, Elk River Township, 114/120 Hamby, John F. WM24.) Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri Occupation: Postmaster, Noel, MO; mill worker and carpenter

Children of Leora Brown and John Hamby are:
81 i. Geraldine Naomi "Jerry"⁷ Hamby, born 20 September 1911 in Elk River Township, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Birth certificate.); died 16 August 1999 in Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri (Source: SSDI, GERALDINE HAMBY 20 Sep 1911 16 Aug 1999 64474 (Osborn, Dekalb, MO) (none specified) 499-32-3610 Missouri.).
82 ii. John Fulbright Hamby, Jr., born 19 March 1914 in Des Moines, Iowa (Source: (1) Bible record., (2) 1920 McDonald County, MO Census.); died 20 January 1998 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, JOHN HAMBY 16 Mar 1914 20 Jan 1998 81503 (Grand Junction, Mesa, CO) (none specified) 512-05-7366 Kansas.). He married (1) Mildred Forristall 10 June 1939 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. He married (2) Faye Blair 19 April 1947. He married (3) Eleanor Lujan 04 June 1956 (Source: Eleanor Hamby Walker.).
83 iii. Robert Milton "Bob" Hamby, born 20 March 1916 in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Bible record.); died 01 May 1967 in North of Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (Source: RMH died of a heart attack north of Neosho, Missouri while driving home to Warrenton, MO from Noel, MO.). He married Georgina "Georga Carolyn" Jackson 07 September 1940 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (Source: Georga Jackson Hamby.); born 29 April 1915 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri (Source: Georga Jackson Hamby.).

48. James Leonard⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 06 December 1887 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Family record), and died June 1970 in Sulphur Springs, Benton County, Arkansas (Source: SSDI, JAMES BROWN b: 06 Dec 1887 d: Jun 1970 72768 (Sulphur Springs, Benton, AR) (none specified) SS# 429-52-8509 Arkansas.). He married (1) Mae Shellman 10 December 1914. She was born 11 February 1895 in Arkansas (Source: (1) 1920 McDonald County, MO Census., (2) Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 23 June 2001.). He married (2) Katie [Unknown] Aft. 1930.

More About James Leonard Brown: 1920 Census: 21 February 1920, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: 1920 McDonald County, MO Census, Pineville Township, SD 13, ED 131, sheet 11B, 163/163 Brown, James L. MW33 MO TN TN, May FW24 Ark Ark Ark, James L. Jr. MW 4 1/2 MO, Claude M. MW 2 1/2 MO, Marian E. FW 1/2 MO.)

Children of James Brown and Mae Shellman are:
84 i. James Leonard⁷ Brown, Jr., born 24 July 1915 in Missouri (Source: (1) 1920 McDonald County, MO Census., (2) Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 23 June 2001.). He married Ruby Webb.
85 ii. Claude Matthew Brown, born 14 August 1917 in Missouri (Source: (1) 1920 McDonald County, MO Census., (2) SSDI, CLAUDE BROWN 14 Aug 1917 18 Jan 2000 64854 (Noel, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 431-26-2596 Arkansas.); died 18 January 2000 in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Obits, BROWN, Claude Matthew; 82; Noel MO; Joplin Globe; 2000-1-19; sherikBROWN, Claude Matthew; 82; Noel MO; Mornews (AR); 2000-1-20; pat.). He married Mae Garoutte (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.).
86 iii. Normie E. Brown, born 11 October 1919 in Missouri (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 23 June 2001.). He married Imogene Moore (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.).

More About Normie E. Brown: Served: Navy, WWII

87 iv. Della Mae Brown, born 29 December 1923 (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 23 June 2001.). She married Harry Metsker (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.).
88 v. Alma G. Brown, born 23 August 1926. She married (1) Ralph Wambsgan. She married (2) Norman W. Lipe (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.).

49. William Matthew "Will"⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 10 September 1890 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.), and died May 1971 in Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, WILLIAM BROWN 10 Sep 1890 May 1971 81526 (Palisade, Mesa, CO) (none specified) 523-40-5752 Colorado.). He married Ona [Unknown].

Notes for Ona [Unknown]:
Possible:
ONA BROWN 27 Jul 1896 Aug 1984 81501 (Grand Junction, Mesa, CO) (none specified) 523-64-7271 Colorado

Child of William Brown and Ona [Unknown] is:
89 i. Onalee⁷ Brown.

Notes for Onalee Brown:
Possible:
Obit Times: TOMSICK, Onalee Brown ( ); 73; Denver CO; RMN; 1999-9-14; mak
TOMSICK, Onalee Brown; 73; Hutchinson KS>Denver CO; Denver P; 1999-9-17; krns
SSDI: ONALEE BRO TOMSICK 28 Dec 1925 09 Sep 1999 80237 (Denver, Denver, CO) (none specified) 523-32-2652 Colorado

50. Catherine Ethel "Ethel" Elizabeth⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 07 September 1893 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.), and died November 1966 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington (Source: SSDI, sites.rootsweb.com.). She married (1) Will Brown Abt. 1910 in Probably Missouri. She married (2) Guy E. Romans Aft. 1921. He was born 02 July 1888, and died November 1970 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington (Source: SSDI, sites.rootsweb.com.).

More About Guy E. Romans: Occupation: Dentist

Children of Ethel Brown and Will Brown are:
90 i. Irene⁷ Brown, born in Probably Iowa (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.). She married Larry Evans; born (Source: Aug. 7, 1950, letter of Alice Brown Wiley.).
91 ii. Bunny Brown, born in Probably Iowa (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.).
92 iii. Barbara Brown, born in Probably Iowa (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.).

51. Claude McKinley Oscar⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 27 February 1897 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.), and died June 1974 in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: SSDI, Claude Brown 27 Feb 1897 Jun 1974 351-10-5926 MO 64854 IL.). He married Esther Eldridge.

More About Claude McKinley Oscar Brown: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri Served: Private in U.S. Army, WWI

More About Esther Eldridge: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri

Children of Claude Brown and Esther Eldridge are:
93 i. Richard⁷ Brown (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.).
94 ii. Pauline Brown (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.). She married Roy Olsen (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 23 June 2001.).
95 iii. Ruth Virginia "Virginia" Brown (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.). She married James Omalyev (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 23 June 2001.).
96 iv. Mary Katherine Brown (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.). She married Chris Medcalf.

52. Stella Teresa⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 19 April 1900 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.), and died June 1979 in Delta, Delta County, Colorado (Source: SSDI). She married Joseph A. "Joe" Zeilinger Bef. 1935. He was born 15 March 1896 (Source: SSDI), and died 7 July 1985 in Veterans Hospital, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado (Source: Kenneth Smith, nephew of Joe Zeilinger, noted 24 Sept. 2001).

More About Stella Teresa Brown: Burial: 7 June 1979, Gunnison Cemetery, Gunnison County, Colorado (Source: Gunnison Cemetery, Zeilinger, Stella 6/7/79 B75 L09 P08.)

More About Joseph A. "Joe" Zeilinger: Burial: 20 July 1985, Gunnison Cemetery, Gunnison County, Colorado (Source: Gunnison Cemetery, Zeilinger, Joseph A. 7/20/85 B75 L09 P07.)

Children of Stella Brown and Joseph Zeilinger is:
97 i. Mary Katherine⁷ Zeilinger, born 1930 (Source: Mentioned in letter written by Lee Brown Hamby, 1935.).
98 i. Rosetta Zeilinger, born 1932, and died 1932. (Source: Kenneth Smith, nephew of Joe Zeilinger, noted 24 Sept. 2001.).

53. Raymond Bert "Bert"⁶ Brown (Alfred Wilkerson "Alf"⁵, John H.⁴, William³, David², Jotham¹) was born 26 May 1904 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.), and died September 1980 in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, sites.rootsweb.com.). He married (1) Maude Miller. He married (2) Alma Lipe, daughter of Otto Evan Lipe. He married (3) Virgie Estes.

Child of Raymond Brown and Alma Lipe is:
99 i. Barbara⁷ Brown (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.). She married Burl Smith (Source: Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 26 May 2001.).

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