Richard Brown (abt. 1820 - aft. 1880)

Richard Brown

Born about 1820 in Virginia, United States

[uncertain]

Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]

[sibling(s) unknown]

Husband of Roberta Brown — married 1857 in Fauquier, Virginia, United States

Father of Elizabeth Brown and Anna Brown

Died after 1880 after about age 60 [location unknown]

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Biography

Richard was born about 1820. Sometime before 1865, he married Roberta Unknown. They had two children, Elizabeth, and Anna. In 1870, Roberta's sister, Alice R., was living in the household also. ^[1] Richard passed away after 1880.^[2]

Research Notes

After being listed as "white" in the 1870 census, Richard's wife and children are listed as "mulatto" in the 1880 census. More research is required to determine their correct race.

Sources

↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedar Run, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: M593_1645; Page: 403A
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #37121556 (accessed 12 April 2024)
Richard Brown (52), Farmer, in Cedar Run, Fauquier, Virginia. Born in Virginia.
↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedar Run, Fauquier, Virginia; Roll: 1365; Page: 193c; Enumeration District: 046
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #12087676 (accessed 12 April 2024)
Richard Brown (60), married, Farmer, head of household in Cedar Run, Fauquier, Virginia, USA. Born in Virginia.

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