ROY THEODORE BROWN, SR. 1904-1974
Roy Theodore Brown, Sr. was born on the 7th of June 1904 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana the son of Winfield Scott Brown 1854 - 1932 and Dollie Mae O'Donnell Brown 1870-1931. He was named Theodore Roy but didn't like the name Theodore so he went by Roy. He was one of 12 children which are listed under his father - Winfield Scott Brown's memorial.
Children of Winfield Scott Brown and wife Dollie Mae O'Donnell Brown:
Roy Brown, Sr. married Mary "Hazel" COFFMAN 1907-1988 (the correct spelling) - Kauffman she used on her marriage license - in the newspaper article. She also complicated the genealogy trail by changing the spelling of her last name because she thought it was "cool" back then. Roy and Hazel were married in a TRIPLE WEDDING Ceremony with Roy's brother Frank Brown, Sr. and their sister, Audrey Brown. There was a big write up in the Indianapolis newspaper. Roy and Hazel were the only ones out of the three couples to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Roy and Hazel Brown were the parents of 6 children:
Roy owned his own family plumbing business until he retired. His sons worked in the family business as well as one of his daughters as secretary.
Roy enjoyed numerous hobbies - his old movies (16mm and 8mm), photography and developing his own film. His passion was mostly fishing where there were many family memories made at Loon Lake and Jones Lake where he died in his sleep. Family life was very important to Roy and Hazel, they had a very close relationship with their children, parents, and entire families.
Biography and Research by Grand-daughter Carole Anne BROWN-44556 Whittemore added 7 Feb 2016
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Birth Certificate
7 Jun 1904 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indpls, Indiana Birth Certificate Vol. 13, Pg. 18, No. 000743
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Birth of TWIN Brothers Brown 1908–1908 died at birth
1910 Census
Place: Indpls Ward 10, Marion, IN; Roll: T624_368; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0173; Image: 1080; FHL Number: 1374381. *BROWN: Scott 54 Dollie 39 Mable 20 Clifton 19 Madge 16 Hazel 14 *Hewey(Claude)13-Goldie 11-Edna 8-Roy 6 Frank3 Audry2
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1920 Census
Place: Indianapolis Ward 10, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_454; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 675. *BROWN: Wm S ERROR(Winfield) 67, Dolly 51, Audry 12, Roy 15, Frank 13, PLOCH: Harry 22, Goldie (Brown) 20.
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REAL Name was Theodore Roy Brown!
10 Dec 1923 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
This is how I found out Grandpa's name was really THEODORE Roy Brown! I read the license & article & asked HIM questions. Grandpa liked the name ROY better so he went by it instead of Theodore. His business and entire life as Roy T. Brown.
Personal knowledge of Granddaughter, Carole Anne Brown Whittemore
A Genealogist Nightmare! More White Lies to get Married
10 Dec 1923 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Article in Indpls News: Age given on Mar.License/Age in Article/REAL Age Audrey 19/16/15 AND Elza 21/19/19; Frank 22/23/17 AND Grace 19/19/16; Roy 21/20/19 AND Hazel 19/17/16 *My Gma Hazel said they really wanted to get married thats why the white lies.
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TRIPLE WHITE LIES on MARRIAGE Licenses ' Ages
10 Dec 1923 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
WHITE LIE Age/REAL Age: Frank 22/17 AND Grace 19/16; Audrey 19/15 AND Elza 21/19; MY Gma & Gpa - Theodore R. (ROY) 21/19 AND Hazel 19/16. Yep, all of them lied abt thier age. I asked my Grandma Hazel and she just giggled & said yea, we told a little fib.
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TRIPLE WEDDING Marriage License in Newspaper
10 Dec 1923 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Star & News
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TRIPLE WEDDING Ceremony
10 Dec 1923 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
2 Brothers & 1 Sister married in Triple Wedding Ceremony Couple 1: Roy Brown and Mary "Hazel" COFFMAN Couple 2: Frank Brown and Grace McCANN Couple 3: Audrey BROWN and Elza Brown.
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1930 Census
Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 610; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 423.0 **BROWN: Roy T 25, Hazel M 22, Roy T 4, Alvin E 2, Dorothy C 0.
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Death of Mother Dollie Mae O'DONNELL 1870–1931
12 Jul 1931 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
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Death of Father Winfield Scott Brown 1854–1932
30 Sep 1932 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
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1940 Census
Place: Indianapolis Marion Indiana Roll:T627_1130Page:6A Enumera tion District:96-336 BROWN: Roy T 34 Hazel 32 Roy 14 Alvin 12 Dorothy 6 Ernest 6 Marlene 3
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Grandpa Brown's Cottage at Loon Lake
1950 Allen County, Indiana, USA
Roy bought the cottage in the 1950's. We spent many vacations there fishing and enjoying the family!
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1952 US City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Roy T Brown Gender: Male Residence Year: 1952 Residence Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Occupation: President-Treasurer Spouse: Hazel M Brown Publication Title: Indianapolis, Indiana, City Directory, 1952
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Father of Roy T Brown, SR - Winfield Scott Brown was married 2 times
1965 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
I said Grandpa, I didn't know your Dad (Winfield Scott) was married 2 times. He said, "Well, I remember that now" He never knew the other lady just knew she had a dau and didn't know what her name was.
Personal (Carole Anne Brown-44556) remembrance of interviewing my Grandpa.
Personal Appearance
14 Nov 1966 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Height: 5'10" Black hair and Gray with Blue Eyes. Children: 6
First hand knowledge of Granddaughter, Carole Anne Brown-44556 Whittemore
50th Wedding Anniversary 10 Dec 1923 to 10 Dec 1973 - photo
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
50 years later, all 3 couples were still married to each other. Only Audrey's husband, Elsie Brown was deceased and Grace's husband Frank Brown was deceased.
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(2) Indpls IN Star/News:
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Albion Indiana Certified Copy of Death Certificate Local No. 26, Vol. A-11, Pg. B-3
8 Jul 1974 Rome City, Noble, Indiana, USA
CAUSE OF DEATH: Ventricular Fibrillation and Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease Social Security Death Index Name: Roy Brown SSN:304-07-1608 Last Residence:46205 Indpls, Marion, IN, USA Born: 7 Jun 1904 Died: Jul 1974 State (Year) SSN State issued:Indiana
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Burial & Find A Grave Memorial# 37040763
1974 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Memorial Park Cemetery Created by: Carole Whittemore Record added: May 13, 2009 Find A Grave Memorial# 37040763 Roy Theodore Brown, SR
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MAJOR ERROR - BOB APPLEGATE Research
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Tree My Grandpa's NAME was given as Roy "LEE" Brown and that is WRONG! He is ROY "T" for Theodore Brown and was married 50 Yrs. to ONE Wife - Mary Hazel COFFMAN Brown 1907-1988
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MAJOR ERROR - HAMMEL FAMILY Research
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
ID:12525 Roy Theodore Brown b 1904 IN has
Marriage 1: Hazel Mary Kauffman -PARTIALLY CORRECT, name switched
Marriage 2: Audrey Walton Hurlock WRONG!
ONLY 1 WIFE: MARY HAZEL COFFMAN BROWN 1904-1988 she spelled it KAUFFMAN too to be different. I scolded her, haha
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"My Brown Roots" Tree by CaroleAnne269
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