THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 77.
A young man of great promise, highly esteemed, and greatly beloved byall his companions and friends. That pleasant smile still lingers withthe writer, though nearly fifty years have passed.
"None knew him but to love him, None named him but to praise."

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 77.
Today her mind is perfectly clear, memory perfect, keen and bright,and takes an active part in all matters of general interest and the newsof the day. She has materially assisted the compiler of this volume.

1. 1. Charles Latham ARMSTRONG b. 8 Oct 1840, New London,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Jan 1857, New London,New London,Connecticut.
2. Benjamin Adam ARMSTRONG b. 10 Dec 1843, New London,New London,Connecticut.

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.

1. 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. 3. Lucy Palmer BROWN b. 26 Feb 1822, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

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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.

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.

1. 6. 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.