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Louisa A. BROWN
 1832 - 1888

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Generation: 1
  1. Louisa A. BROWN b. 21 Mar 1832, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 Apr 1888, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.

    Notes:
    THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 59.
    Louisa was educated in the public schools, and in Miss Whiting'sSchool for Young Ladies, in Charlestown, Mass., and the ConnecticutLiterary Institution at Suffield, Conn. She was a true, loving companion,that "looked well to the ways of her household." In person she was veryerect, with a graceful form, her hair untouched by age, unselfish incharacter, noble and consistent.

    Louisa m. Edwin Ransom LEWIS 17 Dec 1850, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut,by Rev. o. T. Walker. Edwin b. 31 Jan 1827, Hopkinton,Washington Co.,Rhode Island; d. 13 Jun 1887, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Henrietta Louisa LEWIS b. 8 Dec 1854, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.
    2. Edwin Ransom LEWIS, Jr. b. 5 Jun 1863, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.
    3. Hannah Browning LEWIS b. 6 Jun 1870, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island; d. 4 Nov 1876, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.

Generation: 2
  1. Cyrus Williams BROWN, Jr. b. 11 Mar 1806, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 30 Nov 1875, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 27.
    Deacon Cyrus Williams Brown, Jr. (253) spent his whole life in hisnative town, and was a farmer and tradesman, dealer in poultry and wool.The townspeople found in him an honest, trustworthy man from whom topurchase their products. His business also took him beyond the limits ofthe town, thus he was universally known in adjacent towns. In 1857 and1860 he was chosen to represent the town in the General Assembly of theState. He was also on the Board of Selectmen of the town; deacon of theSecond Baptist Church of his native town, and a zealous Christain worker;a man of strong character, high ideals, and unwavering devotion to duty,generous and charitable. Among the last acts of his public duties were toassist in putting in the bank wall and hanging the gates in front of theUnion Cemetery, which is the place of interment of many of the decendantsof the three Brown brothers.

    VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., Book 1, page98.
    BROWN, Cyrus, Jr., m. Betsey Babcock, both of N. Stonington, Dec.21, 1826, by Asher Miner, Elder.

  2. Cyrus m. Elizabeth Stewart BABCOCK 21 Dec 1826, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut,by Asher Miner, Elder. Elizabeth b. 28 Dec 1806, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Sep 1886, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  3. Elizabeth Stewart BABCOCK b. 28 Dec 1806, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Sep 1886, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 27.
    She was an affectionate mother and a most estimable woman, and wasloved by all who had her acquaintance.

    Children:
    1. Emily Elizabeth BROWN b. 16 Jan 1828, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 29 Jan 1905, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. 1905, River Bend Cemetery,Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.
    2. Cyrus Henry BROWN b. 24 Nov 1829, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    3. 1. Louisa A. BROWN b. 21 Mar 1832, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 Apr 1888, Westerly,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.
    4. Gideon Perry BROWN b. 3 Aug 1834, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 26 May 1898, Boston,Suffolk Co.,Massachusetts.
    5. Benadam Williams BROWN b. 4 Apr 1836, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    6. Thomas Shaler BROWN b. 28 Jun 1838, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    7. John Babcock BROWN b. 3 Feb 1841, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    8. Sarah Ellen BROWN b. 23 May 1843, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. Sep 1897, Lincoln,Nebraska; bur. 1917, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.
    9. William Stuart BROWN b. 11 Jul 1845, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    10. James Stone BROWN b. 2 Mar 1848, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

Generation: 3
  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.

    Notes:
    THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 27.
    Cyrus Williams Brown (231) was a farmer in No. Stonington andChesterfield, Conn. Cyrus W. Brown was in the War of 1812, and respondedto the call for the defence of Stonington Aug. 9 and 10, 1814, in theThird Company -- Jesse Breed, Captain; William Frink, Lieutenant; DudleyBrown (205), Ensign. Company consisted of forty men, officers andprivates. For his service he received a United States land warrant of 160acres of land.
    Children born in North Stonington, Conn.

  2. Cyrus m. Theda BROWN 16 Apr 1786, Stonington,New London,Connecticut. Theda b. 16 Apr 1786, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 30 Nov 1863, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. 1863, Union Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  3. Theda BROWN b. 16 Apr 1786, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 30 Nov 1863, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. 1863, Union Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

    Children:
    1. 2. Cyrus Williams BROWN, Jr. b. 11 Mar 1806, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 30 Nov 1875, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    2. Esther BROWN b. 2 Apr 1808, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Nov 1894.
    3. Lydia BROWN b. 24 May 1814, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Dec 1880, Yantic,New London,Connecticut.
    4. Mary D. BROWN b. 25 Mar 1817, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Aug 1888, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Union Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    5. Benadam BROWN b. 12 Jan 1819, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 14 Oct 1822, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    6. Lucy Palmer BROWN b. 26 Feb 1822, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

Generation: 4
  1. Roswell BROWN b. 27 Aug 1760, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 27 Oct 1799, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

    Notes:
    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.

  2. Roswell m. Esther WILLIAMS 6 Sep 1786, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Esther (daughter of John WILLIAMS and Keturah RANDALL) b. 10 Dec 1768, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  3. Esther WILLIAMS b. 10 Dec 1768, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

    Notes:
    Note: 5 children per nancn

    VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., Book 1, page23.
    BROWN, Esther, m. Thatcher Brown, both of Stonington, Aug. 3, 1800,by Jeremiah Haley, J. P.

    Children:
    1. 4. 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.

  
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