John Brown was born about 1843 in Pennsylvania. He was the child of abolitionists Catharine and "Uncle" Henry Brown, , and may have been assisting freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad himself. He was also the brother-in-law of Civil War veteran Moses Morris of the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Residences
1860: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with his parents and siblings[1]
1860 United States Federal Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 1060; Family History Library Film: 805133
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