seven children

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1. Dudley MINOR b. 28 Sep 1818, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Oct 1819, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. Charles W. MINOR b. 19 Apr 1821, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 17 Jan 1822, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
3. Almira MINOR b. 21 Mar 1823, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Apr 1867, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery,North Kingstown,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.
4. Elias H. MINOR b. 23 Nov 1825, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. Nelson Brown MINOR b. 13 Nov 1827, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 12 Feb 1830, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
6. Erastus Denison MINOR b. 16 Dec 1829, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. Martha E. MINOR b. 7 Sep 1832, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

BROWN GENEALOGY, Vol. 1,by Cyrus Henry Brown, pages 43 & 44.
Mathew Brown (382), son of Dea. Zebulon (74) and Anne (Main) Brown[James (38), Eleazer (11), Thomas], b. Stonington, Conn., 1766; d. Apr.9, 1800, of twelve days' quinsey; married in Stonington, New London, CTby Elder Simeon Brown, May 25, 1788, Elizabeth Brown, b. Aug. 5, 1766; d.Nov. 12, 1853, aged eighty-eight years; dau. of Elder Simeon and Dorothy(Hern) Brown. Interments in Brown Cemetery.

THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995. page33.

GRAVE STONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 62. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, Matthew, died Apr. 9, 1800 (Broken Stone)

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THE BROWN GENEALOGY, by Cyrus Henry Brown, page 30, 44.

1850 CENSUS, NO. STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, LDS #0442880 page 606,Dwelling #53, Family #59.
BROWN, in son's household.
Elizabeth, 85, F, CT

GRAVE STONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 62. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, Elizabeth, widow of Matthew, died Nov. 12, 1853, age 88.

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1. 1. Betsey BROWN b. 16 Apr 1789, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 1 Dec 1883.
2. Matilda BROWN b. 10 Mar 1791, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
3. Matthew BROWN b. 5 Sep 1793, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 28 Apr 1860, North Stonington, New London, Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, VOL. 1, Boston, The Everett Press Co., 1907, byCyrus Henry Brown, page 15, 43.
Dea. Zebulon Brown (74), son of James (38) and Elizabeth (Randall)Brown [Eleazer (11), Thomas], b. Stonington, Conn., Nov. 20, 1730; d.July 14, 1814, aged eighty-four years; m., Stonington, Dec. 20, 1749,Anne Main, b. July 31, 1731; d. Dec. 24, 1822, aged ninety-one years;dau. of Dea. Thomas Main, whose wife was Anna Brown (40), dau. of Eleazer(11) and Ann (Pendleton) Brown. Interments in Brown Cemetery, DeaconBrown was one of the first deacons of the Second Baptist Church, No.Stonington, when his brother, Elder Simeon, was pastor of the samechurch.

REVOLUTION WAR, Capt. Thomas Holmes' Co.

GRAVE STONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 63. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, Zebulon, Revolutionary War, died July 14, 1814, age 84.

VITAL RECORDS OF STONINGTON, CT, Vol. 2, page 2.

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BROWN GENEALOGY, by Cyrus Henry Brown, page 43 & 113.

VITAL RECORDS OF STONINGTON, CT, Vol. 2, page 2.

THE DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE, by Algernon Aikin Aspinwall, pp 12.
Anne-4, daughter of Thomas-3 and Ann (Brown) Maine, was born atStonington CT, July 31, 1733. She married, at North Stonington, December20, 1749, Zebulon Brown, son of James and Elizabeth (Randall) Brown. Hewas born November 20, 1730.

THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995.pages 12 & 16.
Descendents of Robert Burdick of Rhode Island, Compiled by Nellie(Willard) Johnson, Pd.B. 1937 p. 23.
1990 DAR Patriot Index, Part I, p. 403 - Pvt. Conn.
DAR #437164 - Mabel Irene Brown Chandler.

GRAVE STONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 63. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, Anna, wife of Zebulon, died Dec. 21, 1822, age 91.

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1. Anne BROWN b. 3 May 1751, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 6 May 1795, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. Elizabeth BROWN b. 15 Sep 1752, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
3. Marvin BROWN b. 4 Jul 1754, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. Zebulon BROWN b. 20 May 1756, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. Bef 1788, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. James BROWN b. 19 Mar 1758, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
6. Oliver BROWN b. 9 Feb 1760, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. Hannah BROWN b. 15 Jun 1761, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
8. Nabbe BROWN b. 11 Dec 1762, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
9. Thomas BROWN b. 26 Nov 1764, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
10. 2. Matthew BROWN b. 1766, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Apr 1800, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
11. Phebe BROWN b. 1770, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Jun 1817, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
12. Katurah BROWN b. 28 Jan 1774, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 10 Apr 1854, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, by CyrusHenry Brown, page 14, 30.
Elder Brown was the first pastor of the Second Baptist Church, No.Stonington, for fifty years and eight months.

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF NO. STONINGTON, NEW LONDON, CT.
The Second Baptist Church of No. Stonington, CT was organized inMarch, 1765, with Elder Simeon Brown as pastor. Elder Brown was born inStonington Jan. 31, 1723, a man of strong native talents; he wasconverted under the preaching of Whitefield, in 1745. He united with Rev.Stephen Babcock in forming the Baptist Church in Westerly, RI in 1750;and was baptized by Rev. Wait Palmer in 17--, being ordained the sameyear. His pastorate and watchfull care over this church extended from theorganization, in 1765, until his death in 1815 - fifty years and eightmonths, a nobel record to be engraved on his monument in Brown Cementeryin his native town.
His descendants may well be proud of the character and theconsecrated life of so novle a man, laying down the burdens of life inhis ninety-fourth year. The self-sacrificing labors and the toweringgrandeur of his character and the wide-spread and abounding influencewith emanated from his peretuate his memory through many generations,leaving a shining record.
The handful of corn on the tops of the mountains grew til now themembership was three hundred and thirty-five. He served this church allthese years without salary, and built the meeting-house from lumber cutfrom his "cedar swamp," with the assistance of his brethren.
It was without paint, both interior and exterior; with galleries onthree sides, a high pulpit on the north side, with an ascent of tenstairs, enclosed with panel work. When the minister was seated he couldnot be seen by the audience. He stood on a small platform, and was acommanding figure. The writer was present when the last service was heldin this old meeting-house, in the spring of 1845; it was like partingwith one's dearest friend, and many tears were shed. It was suggestedthat they better let it stand, but it was taken down and the presenthouse erected the same year.
The ceiling of the porch of the new house was the panelling takenfrom the pews of the old house.
The following items of interest by way of comparison are gleanedfrom the Stonington Baptist Association, as it was first called in thefirst printed minutes, which embraced churches in Rhode Island as fareast as Exeter and Wickford and west to Waterford and Montville, CT.
Stonington Baptist Association held at Elder Timothy Wightman's Meetinghouse in 1792 Groton.
First Church, Elder Eleazer Brown, No. 152.
Second Church, Elder Simeon Brown, No. 201.
Execter Church, RI (Nooseneck hill) No. 254.
1811
Second N. Stonington, No. 276.
Exeter, RI, No. 253,
First Groton, No. 208,
First N. Stonington, No. 185.
1822
Exeter No. 684, North Kingston (Wickford) No. 401, Second N. StoningtonNo.
320 First Groton, No. 246.

NEW LONDON COUNTY, PROMENENT MEN, Page 737.
The Second Baptist Church in North Stonington was organized in 1765,and Deacon Simeon Brown was ordained their pastor in March of that year.He was a native of Stonington and a man of sterling worth, but not anatural pulpit orator. He was greatly beloved by his parishioners, andgathered about him a church of respectable numbers, who loved andsustained him under all the circumstances in which he was placed.

VITAL RECORDS OF STONINGTON, CT, Vol. 2, page 2.

GRAVE STONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 62. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, Simeon, born Jan. 31, 1722, died Nov. 24, 1815.

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Brown Genealogy, by Cyrus Henry Brown, page 30.

GRAVE STONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 62. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, Dorothy Hern, wife of Simeon, born Feb. 14, 1726, died Jan.16, 1810.

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1. Simeon BROWN, Jr. b. 4 Dec 1746, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 18 Aug 1826, Brookfield,Madison Co.,New York; bur. Brown Cemetery #19,School District #27,Brookfield,Madison Co., New York.
2. James BROWN b. 5 Dec 1753, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 14 Feb 1799, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
3. Dorothy BROWN b. 2 Aug 1755, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Sep 1853, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. Jeptha BROWN b. 20 Jul 1758, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. Josiah BROWN b. 3 May 1761, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Jul 1852, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
6. 3. Elizabeth BROWN b. 5 Aug 1766, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 12 Nov 1853, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. Martha BROWN b. 14 Apr 1769, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Vol. I, Boston, The Everett Press Company 1907, byCyrus Henry Brown, page 12, 14.
James Brown (38), son of Eleazer (11) and Ann (Pendleton) Brown,born Stonington, Conn., July 1, 1696. He died Feb. 2, 1750, agefifty-five years. He married Elizabeth Randall, May 5, 1718, by Rev.James Noyes, of Stonington. She was born July 4, 1696 and died Aug. 25,1786, age ninety-one years. Internment in Brown Cemetery. His wife,Elizabeth, was the daughter of John Randall and Abigail ___, whose familyname and birth does not appear on record. She was the granddaughter ofJohn Randall, the progenitor of the Randall family of Westerly, RI, andStonington, Conn. His name first appears at Newport, RI from which placehe came to Westerly as early as 1667, where the remainder of his life wasspent. The Randall land was about four miles northeast of StoningtonBorough, known as Angwilla and considered the finest land of the town.These lands join on the north the lands of Thomas Brown (2), and havebeen in the Randall name as late as 1875. These farms now, in 1906, aremostly owned by Elias Miner (1164) and his sons. The Randall familieswere highly respected and progressive, ranking high in moral character,and prominent citizens of the town.

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Vol. 2, by Cyrus Henry Brown, pp. 241.
It must be remembered that when James Brown was born the country wasin a primitive state, almost a vast wilderness. His father, Eleazer, withhis axe, had begun to let in the sunshine in a few places, and to stirthe virgin soil and scatter a little seed, making an opening for futuresettlers. James Brown built his house on lands first set off to hisfather, Eleazer (11), on the most beautiful situation of any of the landspurchased by the three Brown brothers. This house built by James Brownwas located opposite what is now the Union Cemetery. The compilerremembers the old, old house from 1840 to 1845, which soon after was torndown. It was a one-story house, fronting south, with east end frontingthe country road. The house and barn were built of native lumber, sawedat the mill erected by his father, and assisted by the older son,Jonathan and James, the subject of this sketch. The barn fell down beforethe house was pulled down.
The house contained but four rooms on the first floor; there mighthave been an attic. The compiler was in and out of these during fiveyears of his boyhood. The house stood on a gradual sloping plateau,affording a most picturesque view for miles around. The land is rich andfertile. The father of the compiler hired the land for a number of years,and on the same the compiler worked for five years. After the house wasremoved, the well covered, and grounds cleared and leveled off, there wasnot a thing to show the spot where these illustrious children were born.

GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 64. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, James, died Feb. 2, 1750, age 54.

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Brown Genealogy, Vol. II; Stonington vitals, 1,309,871, Item 2;Stonington
Church records, 547,548, It. 2; Wheeler.
Vitals: Born 1 June 1696. Apparently inherited his father's earmarks
"November ye last 1734." James Brown and Elizabeth Randall were married
5 May 1718 by James Noyes, Pastor. Lists 10 children, including anunnamed
daughter and a second James, died 24 (April?) 1741. He not mentioned in
Wheeler's History of Stonington.
BG: Married Elizabeth Randall. Not memtioned in his father's will.Possibly
received his inheritance earlier.
Church: Baptized 2 Aug. 1696
Tombstone in Brown Cemetery in North Stonington: "In Memory of Mr.James
Brown who died Feb. 2d, 1750 in the 55th year of his age."

Brown, Elizabeth, relict of James, died Aug. 25, 1786, age 90


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THE BROWN GENEALOGY, by Cyrus Henry Brown, page 12, 14.
She was the granddau of John Randall, the progenitor of the Randallfamily of Westerly RI and Stonington CT. His name first appears atNewport, RI from which place he came to Westerly as early as 1667, wherethe remainder of his life was spent. The Randall land was about fourmiles northeast of Stonington known as Angwilla and considered the finestland of the town. These lands join on the north the lands of Thomas Brown(2), and have been in the Randall name as late as 1875. The Randallfamilies were highly respected and progressive, ranking high in moralcharacter, and prominent citizens of the town.

GRAVE STONE INSCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO.,CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 64. Brown Cemetery #71.
Brown, Elizabeth, relict of James, died Aug. 25, 1786, age 90.

Sources: B.G., Vol. II; Tombstone in Brown Cemetery, North Stonington,CT;
Wheeler.
Tombstone: "Elizabeth Relict of Mr. James Brown who died Aug. 25th1786 in
the 91st year of her age."

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1. James BROWN, Jr. b. 29 Jan 1718/1719, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1741.
2. Thankful BROWN b. 22 Oct 1720, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Mar 1812, S. Brookfield,Madison Co.,New York; bur. Main Cemetery,S. Brookfield,Madison Co.,New York.
3. Daughter BROWN b. 22 Oct 1720, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Oct 1720, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. 6. Simeon BROWN b. 31 Jan 1722/1723, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Nov 1815, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. Daughter BROWN b. 22 Oct 1722, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Oct 1722, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
6. Ann BROWN b. 23 Mar 1728, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. 4. Zebulon BROWN b. 20 Nov 1730, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 14 Jul 1814, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
8. Elizabeth BROWN b. 31 Jul 1732, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
9. Abigail BROWN b. 23 Apr 1737, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 1815, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
10. Joshua BROWN b. 8 Apr 1740, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 26 Sep 1824, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

BROWN GENEALOGY, by Cyrus Henry Brown page 113.

THE DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE, by Algernon Aikin Aspinwall, 1905.His will was dated February 9, 1771, and probated September 6, 1771.He was for many years a Deacon in the Church at North Stonington CT, the town of Stonington having been divided into two parishes in 1727.
He married, first, April 20, 1720 (before he was 20 years old), Ann Brown of Stonington. She was born February 1, 1699/1700, and died March 11, 1766. Just two months and three days afterwards, on May 14, 1766, he married, second, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Persis (Cleveland) Hewitt. She was born April 12, 1709.

They had the following children:
+ 154 M i Thomas MAIN Jr. was born 12 Feb 1721 and died before 12 Sep 1771.
+ 155 M ii Andrew MAIN was born 5 Aug 1723 and died 18 Apr 1802.
+ 156 M iii Timothy MAIN was born 8 Apr 1727 and died about 1790.
+ 157 M iv Joshua MAIN was born 1 Apr 1729 and died 1809.
+ 158 F v Anne MAIN was born 31 Jul 1733 and died 24 Dec 1822.
+ 159 M vi Jonas MAIN was born 7 Feb 1735/1736 and died 24 Jan 1804.
160 F vii Elizabeth MAIN was born 19 Apr 1740 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died before 11 Sep 1777 in her youth. THE DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE, by Algernon Aikin Aspinwall, pp 12.
+ 161 M viii Ezekiel MAIN was born 8 Jul 1742.
+ 162 F ix Phebe MAIN was born 16 Nov 1747.

THE DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE, by Algernon Aikin Aspinwall, 1905.
His will was dated February 9, 1771, and probated September 6, 1771.
He was for many years a Deacon in the Church at North Stonington CT,the town of Stonington having been divided into two parishes in 1727.
He married, first, April 20, 1720 (before he was 20 years old), AnnBrown of Stonington. She was born February 1, 1699/1700, and died March11, 1766. Just two months and three days afterwards, on May 14, 1766, hemarried, second, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Persis (Cleveland)Hewitt. She was born April 12, 1709.

THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995. page8.

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Sources: B.G., Vols. I and II.

VITAL RECORDS OF STONINGTON, CT, Vol. 2, page 2.

THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995. page12.
He was Deacon in the church at North Stonington for many years. Hiswill dated 9 Feb 1771 was probated 6 Sep 1771.

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Sources: B.G., Vols. I and II; CT births and marriages, film 2,897;
First Church of Stonington History, 547,548, Item 2; Stonington vitals,film
1,309,871, Item 2.
BG: Married Deacon Thomas Main. Had nine children.
CT Births (Stonington records, v2, p2; Annah Brown, daughter ofEleazer,
born 1 Feb. 1699/1700.
Stonington vitals: Born 1 Feb. 1699.
First Church of Stonington says Ann (sic) was admitted May 9, 1708.Anna
(sic), daughter of Eleazer, was baptized June 30, 1700. Film 2868.

1. Thomas MAIN, Jr. b. 12 Feb 1721, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. Bef 12 Sep 1771, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. Andrew MAIN b. 5 Aug 1723, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 18 Apr 1802, Willington,Tolland Co.,Connecticut; bur. Village Hill Cemetery,Willington,Tolland Co.,Connecticut.
3. Timothy MAIN b. 8 Apr 1727, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. Abt 1790, ,, Connecticut.
4. Joshua MAIN b. 1 Apr 1729, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; c. 5 Apr 1729, 1st Church of Stonington,Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 1809, Kent,Orleans Co.,New York.
5. 5. Anne MAIN b. 31 Jul 1733, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1822, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Brown Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
6. Jonas MAIN b. 7 Feb 1735/1736, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Jan 1804, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. Elizabeth MAIN b. 19 Apr 1740, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. Bef 11 Sep 1777, her youth.
8. Ezeliel MAIN b. 8 Jul 1742, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
9. Phebe MAIN b. 16 Nov 1747, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.