James Hamilton Brown (1855 - 1910)

Born 9 Jul 1855 in Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Janette (McMillan) Brown — married 18 Apr 1884 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA

Died 5 Apr 1910 at age 54 in Rockwell, Cerro Gordo County County, Iowa, United States

Biography

James was born in 1855. He was the son of David Brown and Agnes Hamilton. ^[1]

He married Janette McMillan in Iowa in 1884. ^[2]

James passed away in 1910. ^[3]

Children

1. Maud Margaret (Eikenberry) 1885–1945
2. Agnes M. Brown 1887–1965
3. Eppie Mrytle Brown 1889–1972
4. Howard David Brown 1893–1931
5. Mervyl (Paul) 1905–1997

Obituary

BROTHER DIES AT MASON CITY

James Brown, Formerly Of Caledonia, Expires In Iowa Unknown To Relatives Hugh T. Brown received a telegram Wednesday morning announcing the death of his brother, James H. Brown, at Mason City, Iowa. Mr. Brown's home was at Rockwell, Iowa, and he passed away at 8 o'clock Tuesday night.

Mr. Brown was one of the prominent residents of the Iowa City, being president of the Rockwell Farmers' Co-operative Association and president of the Iowa State Cooperative association. He was also president of a large brick and tile association in his home city.

Hugh Brown and J. B. McEachran of Rockford and John B. Williams and Mrs. Charles F. Brown of Caledonia left last night to attend the funeral. The relatives here did not know of Mr. Brown's illness until a day before the telegram announcing his death was received.

Mr. Brown was a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Brown of Boone county. He was 54 years of age and formerly lived at Caledonia. He had resided at Rockwell for the past few years.^[4]

1870 US Census

Caladonia, Illinois ^[5]

• David Brown 42
• Agnes Brown 39
• James Brown 15
• William Brown 13
• David Brown 11
• John A Brown 9
• Hugh T Brown 7
• Edward Brown 5
• Agnes J Brown 3
• Margaret A Brown 2/12

1900 US Census

Cerrro Gordo, Iowa ^[6]

• James Brown Head M 45 Illinois
• Janette Brown Wife F 40 Illinois
• Maud Brown Daughter F 15 Iowa
• Agnes Brown Daughter F 13 Iowa
• Eppio Brown Daughter F 11 Iowa
• Howard Brown Son M 7 Iowa
• Chas E Stewart Boarder M 25 Missouri

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M64C-BL2 : 12 April 2016), James Brown in household of David Brown, Illinois, United States; citing p. 16, family 121, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,688
2. ↑ "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJNF-WW8 : 18 October 2017), James H. Brown and Janet Mcmillan, 18 Apr 1884, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, United States; citing reference item 2, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,481,034.
3. ↑ "Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKVW-QG5V : 17 March 2018), J H Brown, 05 Apr 1910; citing Death, Rockwell, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, United States, page 12, offices of county clerk from various counties; FHL microfilm 1,954,919.
4. ↑ Rockford Morning Star, Thursday, April 7, 1910
5. ↑ 'Year: 1870; Census Place: Caledonia, Boone, Illinois; Roll: M593_189; Page: 405B; Family History Library Film: 545688
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M92C-M4Y : accessed 22 April 2018), James Brown, Bath & Mt. Vernon Townships, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 17, sheet 1A, family 3, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,423.

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #117387142: accessed 08 August 2018), memorial page for James Hamilton Brown (9 Jul 1855–5 Apr 1910), citing Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Debbie McGinley (contributor 47175973) .