Note: THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907,byCyrus Henry Brown, page 24.
Roswell Brown, son of Jedediah and Mrs. Hannah Holmes [Jedediah,John,[Thomas], born in Stonington, Conn., Aug. 27, 1760 anddied Oct. 27, 1799.He married in Stonington Conn., by ElderEleazer Brown, Sept. 6, 1786,Esther Williams (31, Williamsfamily), born Dec. 10, 1768.
Two elderly ladies now living, in 1906, remember her as astately andhandsome woman of strong personality and superiorexecutive ability. Fromthis can be inferred -- and it isbelieved the inference is right -- thatshe was a very superiorwoman in intellect and sweetness of disposition.No ordinarywoman could have left after her death that secret andpotentinfluence which keeps a name alive in a family through somanygenerations. Her blood flows in her descendants, and theyrecognizeand glory in the fact by preserving her maiden name.It is noticeable, asit appears even to the present time.
Children born in Stonington, Conn.

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 24.
Roswell Brown (171), son of Jedediah (79) and Mrs. Hannah Holmes[Jedediah (34), John (8), Thomas], born in Stonington, Conn., Aug. 27,1760 and died Oct. 27, 1799. He married in Stonington Conn., by ElderEleazer Brown, Sept. 6, 1786, Esther Williams (31, Williams family), bornDec. 10, 1768.
Two elderly ladies now living, in 1906, remember her as a statelyand handsome woman of strong personality and superior executive ability.From this can be inferred -- and it is believed the inference is right --that she was a very superior woman in intellect and sweetness ofdisposition. No ordinary woman could have left after her death thatsecret and potent influence which keeps a name alive in a family throughso many generations. Her blood flows in her descendants, and theyrecognize and glory in the fact by preserving her maiden name. It isnoticeable, as it appears even to the present time.
Children born in Stonington, Conn.

1. Cyrus Williams BROWN b. 30 Nov 1788, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 18 Aug 1861, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. 1861, Union Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. William BROWN b. 5 Jun 1792, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 May 1829, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
3. Elias Williams BROWN b. 18 Aug 1794, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. Esther BROWN b. 15 Jun 1796, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. Roswell BROWN, Jr. b. 13 Mar 1790, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 29 Aug 1842, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

1. 1. Roswell BROWN b. 27 Aug 1760, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 27 Oct 1799, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
2. Thatcher BROWN b. 1768, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 13 Mar 1815, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

Note: THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907,byCyrus Henry Brown, page 15.
Jedediah Brown, son of John and Elizabeth (Miner) Brown, wasborn Apr. 28,1709 and died Jan. 15, 1732.
Jedediah married Nov. 27, 1728, Abigail Holmes, born Feb. 28,1703, anddied June 6, 1732. She was the daughter of JoshuaHolmes, born Aug. 20,1678, who lived with his father's familyin Westerly, RI. During his youthand young manhood, and beforehe reached his majority, he becameacquainted with Miss FearSturgess, of Yarmouth, Mass., whose house heoften visited withincreasing pleasure, until they were married, Nov. 21,1698.Miss Sturgess was the daughter of Edward Sturgess, who came tothiscountry from England to Charlestown, Mass., in 1634, andsettled inYarmouth. Mr. Holmes bought large tracts of land inStonington, Conn., nowNo. Stonington, near Wyassup Pond, uponwhich he built a dwelling house,which he occupied during hislife. He had nine children. Thomas Holmes,their son, ismentioned with Daniel Brown as giving the land for theFirstBaptist Church, now No. Stonington.

Father: John BROWN b: 1664 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts
Mother: Elizabeth MINER b: 30 APR 1674 in Stonington, New London Co.,Connecticut

Note: THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907,byCyrus Henry Brown, page 15.
Jedediah married Nov. 27, 1728, Abigail Holmes, born Feb. 28,1703, anddied June 6, 1732. She was the daughter of JoshuaHolmes, born Aug. 20,1678, who lived with his father's familyin Westerly, RI. During his youthand young manhood, and beforehe reached his majority, he becameacquainted with Miss FearSturgess, of Yarmouth, Mass., whose house heoften visited withincreasing pleasure, until they were married, Nov. 21,1698.Miss Sturgess was the daughter of Edward Sturgess, who came tothiscountry from England to Charlestown, Mass., in 1634, andsettled inYarmouth. Mr. Holmes bought large tracts of land inStonington, Conn., nowNo. Stonington, near Wyassup Pond, uponwhich he built a dwelling house,which he occupied during hislife. He had nine children. Thomas Holmes,their son, ismentioned with Daniel Brown (24) as giving the land fortheFirst Baptist Church, now No. Stonington.

1. 2. Jedediah BROWN, Jr.. b. 14 Mar 1728/1729, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 31 Oct 1791, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
2. Lucian BROWN b. 20 Oct 1730, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 23 Oct 1765.

1. Fear HOLMES b. 8 Jul 1722, North Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 27 Apr 1806, Willington, Tolland Co., Connecticut; bur. 1806, Willington, Tolland Co., Connecticut.
2. Prudence HOLMES b. 27 Feb 1723/1724, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 1 Oct 1767.
3. Mary HOLMES b. 6 May 1725, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 1773, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
4. Joshua HOLMES b. 28 Dec 1726, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 21 Nov 1799, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
5. Sarah HOLMES b. 9 Mar 1728/1729, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 1 Oct 1767.
6. James HOLMES b. 17 Apr 1731, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 1 Oct 1767.
7. 3. Anna HOLMES b. 24 Jun 1733, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 1772.
8. Thankful HOLMES b. 7 Oct 1735, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Bef 1 Oct 1767.
9. Abigail HOLMES b. 18 Oct 1741, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 1 Oct 1767.
10. Joseph HOLMES b. 9 Dec 1745, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 1780.

Descendant of Mayflower passerger John Howland and ElizabethTilley

1. Mary HOLMES b. 19 Mar 1712/1713, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Bef 1759.
2. 6. Joshua HOLMES b. 14 Aug 1700, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1777, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
3. 5. Abigail HOLMES b. 23 Sep 1703, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 6 Jun 1732, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
4. John HOLMES b. 10 Jun 1702, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1783, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
5. Temperance HOLMES b. 29 Jan 1706/1707, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Between 1791 and 1792, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
6. Thankful HOLMES b. 12 Nov 1708, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 7 Sep 1742, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
7. Thomas HOLMES b. 1 Jan 1710/1711, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 9 Apr 1796, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
8. Bethia HOLMES b. 29 Jul 1715, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Bef 16 Jun 1744.
9. Marvel HOLMES b. 17 Nov 1717, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. Aft 28 Jan 1743/1744, North Stonington, New London, Connecticut.