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It has been claimed that Oliver was fourth in descent from Peter Brown,who came to America in the Mayflower, in 1620, through Peter, of Windsor, Conn., 1632. But the connection between the Windsor Browns and the Mayflower emigrant is not proven. Chas. Hudson, in his History of Lexington, Mass, makes Oliver fourth in descent from John, of Watertown, thus: Oliver 4, Benjamin 3, Joseph 2, John 1. This John, the ancestor of Oliver, was son of John, of Hawkedon, County Suffolk, England, mentioned by Savage as baptized in Hawkedon Church, October 11, 1601; arrived September 16, 1632, at Boston, from London, on the ship Lion, and settled at \vatertown.
According to Savage, John Brown, of Cambridge, called a Scotchman, married April 24th, 1653, Esther, daughter of Thomas Makepeace, and in his father's will, eleven years after, is called of Marlborough. He had eleven children, of whom the youngest, Joseph, was born at Marlborough, 1677. The next year John (i) moved to Falmouth, and probably at the second destruction of that town moved to Watertown, where he dates his will, November 20th, 1697, in which he mentions his son Joseph Joseph (2) mar ried November 15th, 1699, Ruhamah Wellington, and had Ruhamah, Daniel, John, and Joseph, born at vvatertown. In 1709 he removed to Lexington, and there had James, Josiah, Benjamin, and William. He died there, a deacon of the church, January 11th, 1766. His wife died July Ist, age 92. This genealogical problem must be left for others to solve.
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- Publication date2018
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- ISBN 13 9780332078441
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating biography chronicles the life and military service of Captain Oliver Brown, an artillery captain who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. The author traces Brown's journey from his humble beginnings to his service in the Continental Army under George Washington. The book delves into Brown's involvement in key battles, including Lexington, Bunker Hill, and Brandywine. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, the author vividly recreates the battles and sheds light on Brown's courage and dedication to the American cause. Beyond his military exploits, the book explores Brown's character and his role as a pioneer in the settlement of western Virginia. The author examines Brown's religious beliefs, his family life, and his contributions to the development of his community. The book not only offers a comprehensive portrait of a Revolutionary War hero but also provides insights into the social, political, and cultural landscape of America during the tumultuous era of independence. This biography serves as a tribute to Captain Oliver Brown's legacy and a reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary individuals in the fight for freedom. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780332078441_0
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