William H Browne (1840 - 1928)

Born 28 Apr 1840 in Maine, USA

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Biography

William was born on 28 April 1840 in Maine, USA.^[1]

When William was about 24 he married Harriet Naylor in 1865. The couple had 5 children: Nellie E Browne, William E Browne, Jas W Browne, Philip Browne and Samuel L Browne.^[2]

administration of estate: 13 October 1868 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Catherine H. Grimes, intestate^[3]

Witnessed: 16 November 1868 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. will of Margaret C. Grimes^[4]

In the 1870 census William (age 30) was living in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Age in 1870: 30^[1]

Lawsuit: 30 March 1872 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Response to complaint of Mary E. Cox and Mary S. Cohill^[3]

In the 1880 census William (age 40) was living in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA. Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self^[5]

In the 1900 census William (age 60) was living in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA. Age: 56; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Father^[2]

William died at the age of 88 on 23 September 1928 and was buried in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1870 Census: Author: Ancestry.com Title: 1870 United States Federal Census Date: 2009,
   Page: Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington Ward 3, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: M593_124; Page: 592B; Image: 305; Family History Library Film: 545623.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1900 Census: Author: Ancestry.com Title: 1900 United States Federal Census Date: 2004,
   Page: Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 163; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1240163.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Lawsuit: Title: District of Columbia, Records of U.S. District and Other Courts Publication: Name: NARA RG 21. Citing: Page: Box 182, NC-2, Entry 115. Old Series Case Files 1801-1878, Estate of Catherine H. Grimes, case #5789 Data: Text: 54 pages of vouchers, etc. relating to the intestate estate of Catherine H. Grimes, William H. Browne, Esq., Admin.
   • Heirs at law included: Henry R. Cohill, Mary S. Cohill, Richard F. Grimes, Cinderella E. Grimes, Margaret C. Grimes, Z.W. Rhodes, Sarah E. Rhodes, Mary E. Grimes - guardian for the children of Alfred T. Grimes.
   • [see 'notes;' also, hardcopies filed in wills-059] Note: I. Undated Petition requesting letters of Administration be granted to William H. Browne Esq. in lieu of any of the heirs at law of Catherine H. Grimes.
     II. 15 Oct 1868: Petition from heirs at law of Catherine H. Grimes requesting that her clothing and wearing apparel be not appraised but that they, the said heirs, be allowed to make such disposition of said clothing without regard to the value thereof.
     III. 9 March 1872. Petition by Mrs. Mary E. Cox, formerly Mrs. Mary E. Grimes, guardian of the children of A.T. Grimes deceased, that William H. Brown pay her the balance due her from the estate of Catherine H. Grimes deceased. (full text in hardcopy file)
     IV. 4 March 1872. Petition by Mrs. Mary Cohill that William H. Brown pay her the balance due on her share of the estate of Catherine H. Grimes deceased.
     V. 30 March 1872. Response by Wm Browne to petitions of Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Cohill.
     VI. 2 April 1872. Court judgement against Wm Browne; directs him to pay the claimants the amounts they claim to be due to them with interest thereon from Nov 3rd 1868.
4. ↑ Witnessed: Author: Washington, D.C. Title: District of Columbia, Court of Probate, Wills and Administrations. Citing: Page: Grimes, Margaret C., Washington, D.C. probate court, Box 39, 1869. FHL Microfilm # 2057044 Data: Text: In the name of Almighty God--Amen.
   • 
     I, Margaret C. Grimes of the County of Washington, District of Columbia, being in declining health but in my own apprehension and belief in the full and perfect possession of my mental faculties do make and publish this my last will and testament, intending thereby to dispose of my wordly estate, of which I shall be possessed at the time of my decease.
   • First, it is my will that my body shall be buried in a suitable manner by the side of my deceased mother in the church yard at Broad Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland, and that my executor shall cause a marble slab and footstone to be erected over my grave and that a wreath of flowers and proper inscription shall be carved on the marble slab and that he, my executor shall cause an iron fence to be erected which shall enclose the grave of my deceased Father and Mother and my own grave all in one enclosure.
   • Second, I do direct that all my just debts, including my funeral expenses and expense of administration, shall be paid by my executor.
   • Third, I give and bequeath all my household furniture, including my bed and bed clothing, to my beloved sister, Sarah E. Rhodes.
   • Fourth, I direct that all my articles of clothing and wearing apparel shall be distributed equally or as nearly so as the nature of the articles will admit, between my dear sisters Mary, Cinderella, and Sarah, and then I give and bequeath such residue of my personal estate as shall remain after all the foregoing provisions have been complied with, to my three dear sisters, Mary, Cinderella and Sarah, and I direct that such residue shall be divided equally between them, share and share alike, and I hereby appoint my Uncle Dickerson Naylor, executor of this, my last will and testament.
   • In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th November in the year of our Lord 1868.(signed) Margaret C. Grimes
   • 
     Witnesses:
   • 
     Wm. O. Naylor
   • W.H. Browne
   • 
     ORPHANS COURT
   • Nov. 28, 1868
   • This day appeared William O. Naylor and Wm. H. Browne, witnesses to aforegoing last will and testament of Margaret C. Grimes late of Washington County, severally.....swear that they did see the testatrix therein named sign and seal said will ...
5. ↑ 1880 Census: Author: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Title: 1880 United States Federal Census Date: 2010,
   Page: Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 121; Family History Film: 1254121; Page: 220D; Enumeration District: 021; Image: 0927.
6. ↑ Burial: Author: Ancestry.com Title: Web: District of Columbia, Find A Grave Index, 1790-2012 Date: 2012.