John Brownlow (abt. 1598 - aft. 1639)

Born about 1598 in Nottinghamshire, England

Ancestors

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Biography

John Brownlow was born about 1598 to John Brownlow and his wife Emelin in Nottinghamshire. He was described as “my third sonne John Brownley” in his father’s will of 1626.^[1] He was still living in 1639 when his mother died.^[2]

Research Notes

His birth year is estimated based on the birth years of his siblings and his being the third son. As with most of the Brownlow family prior to 1800, his name is often found as Brownley or variations.

Sources

1. ↑ Archdeaconry Wills for the Deaneries of Retford, Newark, Nottingham, and Bingham, 1466-1858, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSB5-LW4Z-N?i=214&cat=556524: accessed 30 April 2021), will of John Brownley of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, written 27 October 1626, probated 19 April 1627; citing Nottingham County Record Office, Nottingham, England.
2. ↑ Archdeaconry Wills for the Deaneries of Retford, Newark, Nottingham, and Bingham, 1466-1858, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSNH-3SZK-7?i=2522&cat=556524: accessed 26 April 2021), nuncupative will of Emelin Brownley of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, probated 12 February 1639/40; citing Nottingham County Record Office, Nottingham, England.