Edward Brown (1810 - 1888)

Born 10 Dec 1810 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Brown — married 5 Mar 1841 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died 30 Oct 1888 at age 77 in Argyle, Winnebago County,Illinois, USA

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Biography

Edward Brown migrated from Scotland to the United States.

Edward Brown was an early resident of the Scottish Settlement at Argyle, Illinois.

This profile is part of the Harlem Township, Illinois One Place Study.

Edward Brown is buried in Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Illinois.

Edward was born in 1810 in Argyll, Scotland. He was the son of William Brown and Margaret Ralston . ^[1]

He came to the United States with his family in 1834 and settled in Ohio. ^[2]

He married Elizabeth Brown in 1841 in Reading, Ohio.^[3]

Edward’s sister Margaret married Elizabeth’s brother Alexander.

They farmed in Hamilton County, Ohio. ^[4]

About 1853 moved to Winnebago County, Illinois and were part of the Scottish Settlement at Argyle.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Edward died in 1888.

Children

1. Margaret Jane (Greenlees) 1843–1919
2. Elizabeth (Greenlees) 1845 - 1870
3. Janet (Harvey) 1847–1928
4. Isabelle (McDonald) 1850–1922
5. William Brown 1853–1926
6. Ellen (Ralston) 1855–1934
7. Mary (Kelly) 1858–1940
8. Martha Brown 1860–1923
9. Susie Brown 1862–1940
10. Possibly Fanny 1863-1863

Obituary

Edward Brown, one of the early Scotch settlers of this place, died suddenly at his residence last Tuesday, Oct. 31, of old age. He leaves five daughters and one son to mourn his death. ^[8]

1850 US Census

Sycamore, Ohio

• Edward Brown Male 39 Scotland
• Elizabeth Brown Female 30 Scotland
• Margarett Brown Female 65 Scotland
• Margaret Brown Female 7 Ohio
• Elizabeth Brown Female 5 Ohio
• Jannett Brown Female 3 Ohio
• Isabel Brown Female 0 Ohio
• Patrick Ryan Male 23 Ireland

1860 US Census

Harlem Township, Illinois

Edward Brown

Home in 1860: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois

Occupation: Farmer

Real Estate Value: 5500

Personal Estate Value: 1260

• Edward Brown 49 Scotland
• Elizabeth Brown 39 Scotland
• Margaret J Brown 17 Ohio
• Elizabeth Brown 15 Ohio
• Janett Brown 13 Ohio
• Isabella Brown 10 Ohio
• William Brown 7 Illinois
• Ella Brown 5 Illinois
• Mary Brown 2 Illinois
• Martha A Brown 4/12 months Illinois

1880 US Census

Harlem Township, Illinois

• Edward Brown 69
• Elizabeth Brown 59
• William Brown 27
• Mary Brown 22
• Martha A. Brown 20
• Susan Brown 18
• Hellin Ralston 25
• Edward Henry Ralston 4 (Grandson)

Gravestone Transcription

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTJ9-8YD : 10 February 2018), William Brown in entry for Edward Brown, ; citing Southend, Argyllshire, Scotland, reference - 2:16BJWKT, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,076.
2. ↑ Ralston, Grace and Ralston, Schnurr. “Saga of Our Kintyre Kin. 2nd ed” Outskirts Press, 2013. Pages 338-340.
3. ↑ Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.s., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 99-0714 53e Free Image

   Name Mr Edward Brown

   Marriage Date 5 Mar 1841

   Marriage Place Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

   Church Reading Lockland Presbyterian Church

   Spouse:Elizabeth Brown

4. ↑ United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXQ7-QL3 : 12 April 2016), Isabel Brown in household of Edward Brown, Sycamore, Hamilton, Ohio, United States; citing family 435, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
5. ↑ "Illinois State Census, 1855", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:61YJ-4W2 : Thu Jul 20 23:21:04 UTC 2023), Entry for E Brown, 1855.
6. ↑ United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXHP-4GY : 13 December 2017), Edward Brown, 1860.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX2S-2LW : 14 August 2017), Edward Brown, Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district ED 220, sheet 54A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0261; FHL microfilm 1,254,261.
8. ↑ Rockford Morning Star, Wednesday, November 7, 1888

See also

• Find A Grave: Memorial #53389161: accessed 16 August 2018), memorial page for Edward Brown (11 Nov 1811–30 Oct 1888), citing Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Amelia Crombie-Christy (contributor 46861625) .