Brown genealogy of many of the descendants of Thomas, John, and Eleazer Brown, Volume 1
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Author(s)Cyrus Henry Brown
ISBN / ASINB007PEX9V6
ISBN-13978B007PEX9V6
Sales Rank1,197,900
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PREFACE.
The study of family history is a subject growing in importance and interest from year to year, as the Hnes become more widely separated, and the individuals from whom reliable data may be obtained drift apart, and the "old homestead" becomes a memory of the past. Family traditions are easily lost in this era of hustling commercialism, and in order to preserve for future generations the records of the past and present the Familv Record has become a necessity, and well-nigh indispensable as a source of information. No one unacquainted with the detail of such an effort can fully appreciate the labor and time involved in the undertaking.
Twelve years ago the compiler became much interested in collecting family records of the Brown family, with no thought of going further back than his great-grandfathers. As the work grew and others became interested,-a starting-point was made with Thomas Brown, born in 1628, and his wife Mary Newhall, born in 1637, both of Lynn, Mass. Three of their sons, Thomas, John, and Eleazer, came to Stonington, Conn., about 1688. The town of Stonington was divided in 1807, ^-ud North Stonington was set off, with 2,700 inhabitants. The three brothers were in the southern part of North Stonington. From Wheeler's "History of Stonington" are taken four hundred numbers of the early descendants of the Brown family, taken from the town records of Stonington. There were many others also whose identity is lost, not being found on the Stonington town records. The descendants of these three brothers lived for about one hundred years in Stonington, removing to other towns adjacent in Connecticut and especially New York State, which at that early date was comparatively a wilderness.
While the greatest care has been taken to avoid errors, some undoubtedly have crept in, owing in part to the illegibility of some letters received; but subscribers may rest assured that the lines of descent are accurately given in all cases, and none has been inserted without proof. It is hoped that the volume will help to promote our family associations and bring in closer touch those of our kindred who are far aw'ay — and those near us, but still unknown.
Some have written portions of the work in full; many have furnished facts and statistics that have been wrought into it. The author has been
assisted in this work by many, among whom should be mentioned Charles N. Brown, Esq., of Madison, Wis., who has been willing to sacrifice time and money in the effort to collect records and materially assist to complete the same for publication. His data begin with number 1216 and cover 443 pages of typewritten records which he has furnished gratuitously for this Genealogy. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Armstrong, of New London, Conn., in 1895 suggested the compiling of these records, and have furnished financial aid towards the success of this work, and to them much credit is due. Mr, . S. Eugene Brown, of Poolville, N. Y., has rendered valuable assistance. Mr. Herbert F. Bennett, Bristol, R. I.; Mr. Hosmer A. Brown, Brownsdale, Minn.; Mr. John Wheeler Brown, Blue Mound, 111.; Miss Sarah A. Deni-son. Mystic, Conn.; Miss Ellen R. Baldwin, Westerly, R. I., formerly of Brookfield ...
The study of family history is a subject growing in importance and interest from year to year, as the Hnes become more widely separated, and the individuals from whom reliable data may be obtained drift apart, and the "old homestead" becomes a memory of the past. Family traditions are easily lost in this era of hustling commercialism, and in order to preserve for future generations the records of the past and present the Familv Record has become a necessity, and well-nigh indispensable as a source of information. No one unacquainted with the detail of such an effort can fully appreciate the labor and time involved in the undertaking.
Twelve years ago the compiler became much interested in collecting family records of the Brown family, with no thought of going further back than his great-grandfathers. As the work grew and others became interested,-a starting-point was made with Thomas Brown, born in 1628, and his wife Mary Newhall, born in 1637, both of Lynn, Mass. Three of their sons, Thomas, John, and Eleazer, came to Stonington, Conn., about 1688. The town of Stonington was divided in 1807, ^-ud North Stonington was set off, with 2,700 inhabitants. The three brothers were in the southern part of North Stonington. From Wheeler's "History of Stonington" are taken four hundred numbers of the early descendants of the Brown family, taken from the town records of Stonington. There were many others also whose identity is lost, not being found on the Stonington town records. The descendants of these three brothers lived for about one hundred years in Stonington, removing to other towns adjacent in Connecticut and especially New York State, which at that early date was comparatively a wilderness.
While the greatest care has been taken to avoid errors, some undoubtedly have crept in, owing in part to the illegibility of some letters received; but subscribers may rest assured that the lines of descent are accurately given in all cases, and none has been inserted without proof. It is hoped that the volume will help to promote our family associations and bring in closer touch those of our kindred who are far aw'ay — and those near us, but still unknown.
Some have written portions of the work in full; many have furnished facts and statistics that have been wrought into it. The author has been
assisted in this work by many, among whom should be mentioned Charles N. Brown, Esq., of Madison, Wis., who has been willing to sacrifice time and money in the effort to collect records and materially assist to complete the same for publication. His data begin with number 1216 and cover 443 pages of typewritten records which he has furnished gratuitously for this Genealogy. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Armstrong, of New London, Conn., in 1895 suggested the compiling of these records, and have furnished financial aid towards the success of this work, and to them much credit is due. Mr, . S. Eugene Brown, of Poolville, N. Y., has rendered valuable assistance. Mr. Herbert F. Bennett, Bristol, R. I.; Mr. Hosmer A. Brown, Brownsdale, Minn.; Mr. John Wheeler Brown, Blue Mound, 111.; Miss Sarah A. Deni-son. Mystic, Conn.; Miss Ellen R. Baldwin, Westerly, R. I., formerly of Brookfield ...
