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George Whitford and Elizabeth (Trees) Brown Descendants
1.9 Brown, George Whitford b. 4 Feb. 1811, New Richmond, Clermont Co., OH, d. 17 May 1858, Liberty Twp., Shelby
Co., IN, bur. Cynthiana Cem., Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, Member of Indiana Legislature for several sessions,
md. 5 Jan. 1830, Rush Co., IN. to Elizabeth Trees, d/o Adam & Mary (Hill) Trees, b. 5 Jul. 1811, OH, d. ca
1869, bur. Blueridge Cem.
Ch:
.1 William H. b. 24 Nov. 1830
.2 Mary Ann b. 4 Jul. 1832
.3 Hannah Ellen b. 29 Jun. 1834
.4 John Oliver b. 7 May 1837
.5 Adam Trees b. 25 Feb. 1839
.6 George W. b. 6 Jul. 1843
.7 James R. b. 17 Oct. 1846
.8 Elizabeth Jane b. 31 Jul. 1848
.9 Emeline B. b. 25 Apr. 1841
1.9.1 Brown, William H. b. 24 Nov. 1830, IN.*
1.9.2 Brown, Mary Ann b. 4 Jul. 1832, IN, md. to William Crail.*
1.9.3 Brown, Hannah Ellen b. 29 Jun. 1834, IN, md. 22 Mar. 1860, Shelby Co., IN to Girard Burton.
1.9.4 Brown, John Oliver b. 7 May 1837, IN, d. 27 Nov. 1899, md. 6 Jun. 1859, Shelby Co., IN to Lydia Burton b.
9 Apr. 1841, d. 31 Mar. 1885.
Ch:
.1 Rachel E. b. 20 Jul. 1860
.2 George W. b. 2 Nov. 1861
.3 Viola b. 1 Jul. 1863
.4 Elmer Girard b. 28 Mar. 1865
.5 Joseph Franklin b. 25 Aug. 1867
.6 Mary E. b. 20 Aug. 1871
.7 Emmaline b. 12 Jun. 1874
.8 Margaret E. b. 3 Mar. 1876
.9 James Orlando b. 16 Mar. 1878
.10 John Oliver b. 26 Mar. 1884
1.9.4.1 Brown, Rachel E. b. 20 Jul. 1860, d. 19 Mar. 1864, n.m.*
1.9.4.2 Brown, George W. b. 2 Nov. 1861, d. 28 Feb. 1862, n.m.*
1.9.4.3 Brown, Viola b. 1 Jul. 1863, d. 12 Apr. 1864, n.m.*
1.9.4.4 Brown, Elmer Girard b. 28 Mch. 1865, Hancock Co., IN, d. Feb.
1952.*
1.9.4.5 Brown, Joseph Franklin b. 25 Aug. 1867, d. 10 Nov. 1938.*
1.9.4.6 Brown, Mary E. b. 20 Aug. 1871, d. 17 Aug. 1872, n.m.*
1.9.4.7 Brown, Emmaline b. 12 Jun. 1874, d. 15 Apr. 1924.*
1.9.4.8 Brown, Margaret E. b. 3 Mch. 1876, d. ca 1949, md. to Mr.
Anders.*
1.9.4.9 Brown, James Orlando b. 16 Mar. 1878, d. 21 Spt. 1942.*
1.0.4.10 Brown, John Oliver b. 26 Mar. 1884, d. 20 Jun. 1963.*
1.9.5 Brown, Adam Trees b. 25 Feb. 1839, Richland, Rush Co., IN, d. 5 Jul. 1910, Greenfield, Hancock Co., IN, bur.
Lebanon Cem., Hancock Co., IN, Civil War Veteran, Member of Christian Church, Farmer, m1 to Cynthia Haford d. May
1866, d/o Robert Haford.
Adam Trees Brown m2 to Mary J. Wright, d/o Ezekiel Wright.
Ref: Hancock Co., IN, Deed Book DD, pg. 252-53, dtd. 16 Jan. 1871.
Adam T. Brown assigned all property both real and personal
to William Wilkins. Land consisting of 80 acres and personal property were to be sold and proceeds used to pay
off debts. Included in the inventory of assets were one tile factory and fixtures. Household goods were assigned
for sale. Eighty acres of land was located in Section 19, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, Hancock Co., IN.
Ref: Hancock Co., IN Probate record for Adam T. Brown #1655, dtd. 13 Jul. 1910.
Ref: Biographical Memoirs of Hancock County, Indiana, Illustrated, Logansport, Indiana, B. F. Bowen,
Publisher, 1902, pg. 606.
Adam T. Brown
Recognized as one of the leading farmers of his
township, respected as aman and citizen, and honored as a gallant defender of the Union in the most critical crisis
of its history, no man in Brandywine township stands higher in public esteem than the well-known subject of this
sketch. Mr. Brown's ancestors were among the early pioneers of Ohio. His grandfather, George Brown, was a native
of Clermont County, but when a youth went to Kentucky, where he remained for some years. Returning to Ohio, he
remained for a short time near the place of his nativity, and then came to Indiana, settling in Richland township,
Rush county, where the few pioneer clearings were as niches in the surrounding forests. George Brown was a Baptist
minister; was one of the first to proclaim the doctrines of his church among the settlements of Rush county and
did much by his public ministry and godly life to counteract the prevailing evil tendencies of the times. He is
remembered as a man of deep piety and conscientious convictions, doing all within his power to better the condition
of his fellow men and abstaining from all appearance of evil.
An incident, which illustrates his devotion to religious duty, is narrated by his grandson: One Sunday morning,
while preparing for church, he discovered a large bear near his house, the sight of which at once aroused all of
the huntsman's instincts. With no thought of the day or the occasion, he hastily ran into the house, seized his
rifle, and, taking careful aim, pulled the trigger, with the result that bruin bit the dust. After firing the shot
and realizing that he had killed one of God's creatures on the holy Sabbath day, he deeply lamented his hasty act
and to the end of his days regretted the occurrence. In addition to his public ministry, George Brown cleared and
developed a good farm and became one of the most substantial and enterprising citizens of Rush county. Among his
sons was George W. Brown, whose birth occurred February 24, 1810, in Clermont county, Ohio. He came with his parents
to Indiana when a youth, grew to manhood in Rush county, and then entered one hundred and sixty acres in the township
of Richland. Subsequently, in 1847, he went to the county of Shelby, where he purchased a property and
engaged in agriculture on quite an extensive scale. His farm, which consisted of three hundred and twenty acres
east of Shelbyville, was one of the finest in the county, and as an agriculturist and stock raiser he long ranked
with the most successful men of his part of the state. In
addition to his prominence as a farmer and business man, he was also a politician of more than local repute and
took an active part in the public affairs of Shelby county for many years. He served in the state senate from 1853
to 1857 inclusive, and was similarly honored in the year
1859. Prior to those dates he served several terms as representative from Shelby in the lover house of the general
assembly, having been first elected in the year 1842. His career in the subordinate branch of the legislature embraced
the years 1842-44 and 1850, and his record as a law maker reflected credit upon himself and honor upon the county
which he represented.
George W. Brown married married Elizabeth Trees, daughter
of Adam Trees, of Ohio. Mrs. Brown's father was also an early settler of Shelby county and became the owner of
a fine tract of land, containing about two hundred and sixty acres, which he cleared and improved. The marriage
of George W. and Elizabeth Brown resulted in the birth of the following children" William H., born in 1828,
died in 1861; Mary A., wife of William Crail, lives in Newton, IL; Harriet E. married Gerard Burton, and died in
Cherokee county, Kansas; John O. married Lydia Burton, and resides in Jasper, IL, his present wife's name was Martha
Jones; Adam T., the subject of this review, is the fifth in order of birth; Emeline, wife of John J. Burton, lives
in Jasper county, IL; George W. is a successful farmer and stock raiser of Madison county, IN, his wife was formerly
Maggie McKay; James R. and Lizzie, the two youngest, are deceased.
The father of these children was a prominent member
of the Christian church and was esteemed by all who knew him. He exerted a potent influence on the history of his
county and left the impress of his strong personality upon its institutions. He died suddenly May 13, 1868. He
was alone in the woods when the summons came, and when his family discovered his body he doubtless had been dead
for a number of hours.
Adam T. Brown was born inRush county, IN, February
25, 1839. He grew to maturity on the home farm and was assisting his father when the news that Fort Sumter had
been fired upon flashed through the North like an electric shock, and when the call for volunteers was issued he
was one of the first of Shelby county's patriotic young men to tender his services to the government. He enlisted
in Company E, Fifty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he shared the fortunes and dangers of war in
some of the most noted campaigns in the South, participating in a number of bloody battles and acquitting himself
with the bravery and honor becoming a gallant and fearless defender of an insulted flag. Not long after joining
his command he went to the front and learned the true meaning of war in Grant's campaign against Forts Henry and
Donelson. He was in the thickest of the fighting at the latter place and subsequently took part in the noted battles
of Shiloh and Corinth, after which he was obliged to retire from the service for some time by reason of a severe
attack of rheumatism, which was brought on by exposure while on the field. One of his most unpleasant experiences
was to stand in six inches of snow from Thursday morning until Sunday afternoon, spending the nights on the cold
ground without tents or blankets and with but little fire to warm his benumbed limbs. This was the real cause of
the excruciating sufferings which he afterwards endured. He was sent back to Fort Henry, where he remained several
weeks, and in June, 1862, returned home on a furlough for the purpose of recuperating his exhausted energies. For
a while he received hospital treatment, but did not recover sufficiently to rejoin his company in the field.
After his discharge Mr. Brown returned to Shelby county,
where later he was united in marriage to Miss Cynthia Haford, daughter of Robert Haford, Esq. He then began farming
near Fountaintown, purchasing forty acres of land, which he cleared and improved with comfortable buildings, but
his plans were soon rudely shattered by the death of his wife, who entered into rest in May, 1866. Subsequently
Mr. Brown married Miss Mary J. Wright, daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Wright, natives of Kentucky and early
settlers of Shelby county. He continued to farm his place in Shelby county until the year 1868, when he disposed
of his interests and invested in the eighty acre farm in Brandywine township on which he now lives. Mr. Brown has
brought this place to a high state of tillage and is classed with the enterprising and successful farmers of Hancock
county. He has put in something like six thousand tiles, of an average diameter of five inches, enclosed his land
with excellent fences, besides other improvements.
Mr. Brown is an active political worker in the Democratic
party, and in recognition of his services was elected some years ago to the office of county coroner, and is now
serving as justice of the peace for the township. He has discharged the duties of these positions in a satisfactory
manner and has proved himself worthy of every confidence reposed in him by his fellow citizens. As a neighbor Mr.
Brown has been a successful member of the community; he is ever ready to make sacrifices that the interests of
others may be advanced and takes an active part in promoting the general welfare. His personality is pleasing and
be possess the happy faculty of making and retaining warm friendships. He holds membership with Dunbar Post, G.
A. R. The following are the names of the children comprising the family of Mr. and Mrs. Brown: William M., lives
at home; George married Fannie McDaniels and is the father of two children, Anna and John A., and is farming in
Sugar Creek township; James R.; Lillie May and Theodore L.
Ch:
.1 William M. b.*
.2 George b.*
.3 James R. b.*
.4 Theodore L. b.*
.5 Lillie Mae b.*
1.9.6 Brown, George W. b. 6 Jul 1843, IN, d. ca 1918, md. 1 Aug. 1865 Shelby Co., IN to Margaret McKay.
Ch:
.1 Glendon S. b. 27 Jun. 1870
.2 George W. b.
.3 Rosella b.
.4 Arvilla Tinsley b.
1.9.6.1 Brown, Glendon S. b. 27 Jun. 1870, Shelby Co., IN, d. ca 1960, Anderson, Madison Co., IN. (90-4-18), md.
to Effie G. ?? d. 11 May 1960.
Ch:
.1 Glendora b.
.2 Erpah b.
.3 Dorothy b.
.4 Verl H. b.
.5 Dicie b.
.6 Dondace b.
.7 Ernie R. b.
.8 Marjorie b.
1.9.6.1.1 Brown, Glendora md. to Mr. Kennedy. Res., Anderson, IN.*
1.9.6.1.2 Brown, Erpah md. to Mr. Coburn. Res., Anderson, IN.*
1.9.6.1.3 Brown, Dorothy md. to Mr. Traubarger. Res., Anderson, IN.*
1.9.6.1.4 Brown, Verl H. Res., Anderson, IN.*
1.9.6.1.5 Brown, Dicie md. to Mr. Delph. Res., Anderson, IN.*
1.9.6.1.6 Brown, Dondace md. to Mr. Hawkins. Res., Anderson, IN.*
1.9.6.1.7 Brown, Ernie R. Res., Pendleton, IN.*
1.9.6.1.8 Brown, Marjorie md. to Mr. Huffman. Res., LaPorte, IN.*
1.9.6.2 Brown, George W. d. Aug. 1961. Res., Blackford Co., IN.*
1.9.6.3 Brown, Rosella d. ca 1961, md. to Mr. Hilday. Res., Blackford Co., IN.*
1.9.6.4 Brown, Arvilla Tinglsy d. ca 1962, md. to Thomas George. Res., Frankton, IN.*
1.9.7 Brown, James R. b. 17 Oct. 1846, Liberty Twp., Shelby Co., IN.*
1.9.8 Brown, Elizabeth Jane b. 31 Jul. 1848, Shelby Co., IN, d. 18 Apr. 1865, bur. Blue Ridge Cem., Rush Co., IN,
n.m.*
1.9.9 Brown, Emeline B. b. 25 Apr. 1841, Shelby Co., IN, d. ca 1921, Jasper Co., IL, md. 21 Mar. 1861, Shelby Co.,
IN to John J. Burton b. 25 Nov. 1835, Cardiganshire, Wales d. 10 Jun. 1902. Moved to Falmouth, Jasper Co., IL.
by covered wagon in 1871.
Ch:
.1 George b.
.2 Rachel b.
.3 Elmer b.
.4 William b.
.5 Savannah b.
.6 John b.
.7 Margaret b.
.8 Charles b.
.9 Arzela b.
.10 Oscar b.
.11 Cash b.
.12 Bertha b.
.13 Inlow b.
.14 Laura b.
1.9.9.1 Burton, George.*
1.9.9.2 Burton, Rachel md. to Benjamin Foltz.*
1.9.9.3 Burton, Elmer, Physician.*
1.9.9.4 Burton, William bur. Indianola, Warren Co., IA.*
1.9.9.5 Burton, Savannah md. to Harley Todd.*
1.9.9.6 Burton, John.*
1.9.9.7 Burton, Margaret md. to Jeff Ellington.*
1.9.9.8 Burton, Charles b. ca 1874, md. to Anna McCalley.*
1.9.9.9 Burton, Arzela md. to Henry Dhom.*
1.9.9.10 Burton, Oscar, Pharmacist.*
1.9.9.11 Burton, Cash b.*
1.9.9.12 Burton, Bertha md. to Samuel Hart.*
1.9.9.13 Burton, Inlow.*
1.9.9.14 Burton, Laura md. to Winfield Romack.*
Charles and Rebecca Barbara (Brown) Lowrey Descendants
1.10 Brown, Rebecca Barbara b. 12 Nov. 1814, New Richmond, Clermont Co., OH, d. 1 Spt. 1845, MO, md. 17 Jun. 1830,
Rush Co., IN. to Charles Lowrey.*
Joseph Franklin and Marie Virginia (Singleton) Brown Descendants
1.11 Brown, Joseph Franklin b. 7 May 1820, New Richmond, Clermont Co., OH, d. 10 Apr. 1905, Indianapolis, Marion
Co., IN, bur. 12 Apr. 1905, Crown Hill Cem., Indianapolis (Sec. 37, lot 134), md. 7 May 1840/6, Winchester, VA.
to Marie Virginia Singleton, b. ca 1826, d. 28 Feb. 1892, Indianapolis, bur. 31 Mar. 1892, Crown Hill Cem. (sec.
37, lot 134).
Ref: Copy of a newspaper clipping --
The Ball - Brown Estate --
Joseph F. Brown, of this city, one of the heirs --
For a number of years the officials of Philadelphia have been searching for the lawful heirs to the large landed
"Ball Estate" in that city which has been exempt from taxes for 100 years, as it was held in trust by
a church organization. There have been from time to time numerous claimants to the estate but as yet none has been
able to satisfactorily establish legal lineage as the direct descendants from William, the original owner, who
died in 1737.
J. S. Donham, of Cory, Clay County, Indiana and W.
R. Fitzwater of Mulberry, Clermont County, Ohio, both claiming to be among the direct heirs to the estate and who
for the past 2 years have been making a search for all the other heirs, have visited Philadelphia and personally
examined the records there. They are confident that they, with others, from legal advice, are the only lawful heirs
to the real estate in Philadelphia of the value of millions of dollars, as the direct descendants of Mary Ball.
Proceedings, it is said, will be instituted at an early day by these claimants for possession of the property,
and later for the possession of the large estate of the son of Joseph Ball, deceased.
Mr. Donham and Mr. Fitzwater were here recently and
each secured affidavits from the heirs to be used in proof of their claims.
Joseph F. Brown "Uncle Joe" of the county
clerks office is a direct heir, and one of the nearest of kin, his grandmother having been the daughter of William
Ball and the sister of Joseph Ball, the millionaire, when he died in 1821. Besides "Uncle Joe"
there are in this city several of the heirs of his brothers William J. and Ryland T. Brown, and of his sisters,
Hannah Nash, Annie Elistum, Susannah Tingley, and Mary Nichol.
From a transcript of the official records it is indicated
that the heirs of Joseph Ball, who live mainly in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois are the only lawful owners of many
valuable squares of ground in Washington, D.C., of ten thousand acres of coal and iron land in Pennsylvania, of
fifty thousand acres of land in Kentucky, of 268,000 acres in Virginia and West Virginia, of 77,000 acres in Georgia,
and 107,000 acres in South Carolina, besides "French Spolitation Claims" amounting to nearly $100,000
now pending before the court of claims in Washington.
The land that these heirs of William Ball will take
legal proceedings to secure immediate possession of lies wholly within the city of Philadelphia and consists of
the "Hope Farm" of 485 acres in the Northern Liberties, 100 acres on the Southampton road, 84 acres on
Malbrooke creek (707 acres in all) and 26 improved lots in other parts of said city.
Mary Ball, through whom the heirs claim, intermarried
with Thomas Brown at Philadelphia in 1754 and soon after removed to Hardy County, Virginia (now West Virginia)
thence to Kentucky in 1787 and to Ohio in 1800 where she died in 1816, leaving seven married children, the descendants
of whom are now the heirs, and the only heirs, to the said "Ball Brown estate". Her brother, Joseph Ball,
died at Philadelphia in 1821, childless and without a will, one of the wealthiest men at the time in Pennsylvania
and his vast estate, it is said, has never been legally settled. The descendants of his sister, Mary Ball Brown,
are also the only heirs to that estate, as well as to the property of her father said William Ball, in the city
of Philadelphia.
Ref: Ltr. dtd. 7 Aug. 1896 to Miss Oma S. Cord, St. Joseph, MO from Joseph F. Brown (prob. Indianapolis,
IN.)
Dear Niece:
Your kind letter of the 30th ult is received. I am always glad to receive letters from my relations. I
never met my sister, Hannah, but once and that was in 1840. I had just graduated from College and was reading law,
and living with my brother, William J. Brown, then Secretary of State and living in this City. He was afterwards
assistant Post Master General of the U. S. in Washington from 1845 to 1849 and for many years before and afterwards
a member of Congress from this District. He died here in 1857.
His wife and I went to visit my said sister, and remained
several days; Hannah was then 53 years old and I was 20. I am now 76 and have been employed in this office
for 21 years. I resided in Washington for nearly 32 years, was a clerk in Congress for much of that time.
My brother, Dr. Ryland T. Brown, who died here six
years ago was a distinguished physician and scientist; Professor in the Butler University here for 20 years, Chief
Chemist in the Agricultural Department of Washington and Geologist of Indiana.
My Father, George Brown, was a soldier in the war of
the Revolution and was present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis in 1781, he was also in all the Indian Wars
and in the war of 1812. He died in 1825.
As to the "Ball - Brown Estate". I am satisfied
there is a large unsettled estate legally belonging to the heirs of my Grandmother, Mary Ball Brown, who married
my Grandfather, Thomas Brown in Philadelphia in 1754, moved to Virginia soon after, to Kentucky in 1786, and to
Ohio in 1800, where she died in 1816. She was a sister of Joseph Ball, who died in Philadelphia in 1821 without
children or a will, then one of the richest men in Pennsylvania. He visited my Grandmother about 1811, in Clermont
County, Ohio. But the trouble is there is no written record or evidence of the fact, that she was a sister,
and only oral testimony which I fear will not be sufficient to sustain our claim as heirs.
John Donham thinks otherwise and will begin proceedings
soon, so he says. I will always be glad to hear from you. Love to all relations,
Affectionately,
Joseph F. Brown.
Ref: Biographical Record of Prominent and Representatives Men of Indianapolis and Vicinity, J.
H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1908, pg. 166.
Joseph F. Brown, transcript clerk in the county clerk's
office, was born May 7, 1820, and comes of a branch of the Brown family distinguished as being founded in America
by men who ought in the war for independence, each generation since numbering men of prominence and
distinction. The family is of pure Celtic stock, and originated in Wales. The American founders of the family were
fur brothers who came from Cardigan, Wales, in 1746, in the ship "Fidelity," which landed at Welsh Neck,
near Philadelphia, not far from Valley Forge. One of these brothers settled in Wilmington, North Carolina; another
in Boston; and a third in Brownsville, PA, the birthplace of James G. Blaine. They spelled the name Broune, which
was the old way of spelling it in Wales.
Thomas Brown, grandfather of Joseph F., was one of
the original four brothers who came to America, and at the time of coming was aged about fifteen years. He followed
the occupation of farming. He married Mary Ball, sister of Joseph Ball, who was the wealthiest man then living
in Pennsylvania. She was born in Philadelphia, and was first cousin to Mary Washington,mother of George Washington,
who sent her a book and always recognized the relationship. After marriage, they settled in 1755 in Hardy county
VA., and lived there until 1786, when Mr. Brown removed with his family to Kentucky, and lived there until about
1800, when he moved to Clermont county, Ohio, where he died in 1818, aged ninety years. He was a soldier in the
Revolutionary war serving three years. He was over age when he enlisted, and served in the same command with his
son, George, and with the maternal grandfather of our subject. He was at the defeat and surrender of Lord Cornwallis
in 1781. One of his daughters married Major Sodouski of Count Pulaski's Polish army in the Revolution.
George Brown, father of Joseph F., was born in Hardy
county, VA. He enlisted at the age of seventeen years as a soldier in the Continental army, serving three years,
and was present at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Lord Cornwallis. He removed to Kentucky with his father
in 1786, and they lived in a stockade fort to protect themselves from Indians. He was in General St. Clair's army,
and was in the battle of Fort Recovery at St. Clair's defeat. In 1790 he was in General Harmon's army, and in 1794
in General Wayne's army, being at Fort Wayne when General Wayne received the surrender of the Indians, under Little
Turtle. He took part in the battle of Tippecanoe -- Joe Davis's regiment -- in which the captain of his company
was killed, and he was with Colonel Dick Johnson in the march to the river Thames in Canada. The regiment was surprised
at the river Raisin by Tecumseh, and they did not reach the river Thames, where that noted Indian was killed. Tecumseh
was an educated man and a Mason of high degree. He saved the life of George Brown in battle, who gave the Masonic
signal of distress. George Brown married Hannah John, born in Westmoreland county, PA, daughter of John and Mahala
(Evans) John. John John and his wife were both of Welsh stock, and were both born in Cardigan, Wales. John John
served throughout the war of the Revolution and was the largest man (seven feet tall and weighed 275 pounds) in
General Washington's army, and was with him in all his battles. In 1808 George Brown settled in Clermont county,
Ohio, and in April, 1821, he removed to Rush county, Indiana, settling in Richland township. He died there and
was buried in September, 1825. The United States Government has marked his grave as that of a Revolutionary soldier.
His children were: William J., born in 180-5, long Congressman from his District, who died in 1857; Dr. Ryland
T., born in 1807, Professor at Butler University, who died in 1890; George W., born in 1810, former State Senator,
died in 1857; Rebecca, born in February, 1814, who married, in 1830 to Charles Lowry, and died in 1846, in Missouri;
and Joseph F., born May 7, 1820.
Joseph F. Brown was born in Clermont county, Ohio,
May 7, 1820 and was but an infant when he was brought by his parents to Rush county, Indiana in 1821. Brought up
among the pioneers of the Hoosier State, he received his education in the common schools of Rush county, the Seminary
at Connersville, the Indiana State University and Hanover College. Among his classmates were Governors Porter and
Hendricks, William H. English and Jonathan Gordon. He came to Indianapolis, Feb. 21, 1837, when a young man of
seventeen years of age to work as a clerk for his brother William J. Brown, then secretary of State, and he performed
his services in that capacity in the old Governor's mansion on the Circle, now Monument Place. He read law
under the late Judge Blackford, for thirty-five years Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, and was admitted
to practice may 7, 1841 -- his twenty-first birthday. He practiced his profession at Lafayette in 1841-42, and
was elected clerk of the Lower HOuse of the Legislature. In 1843 he accompanied his brother, William J., then a
member of Congress from his district, to Washington, and was appointed assistant clerk in the House of Representatives,
serving several years. He afterward was chief clerk in the adjutant-general's office, and often served as acting
chief clerk of the War Department. While in Washington he became personally acquainted with many old-time statesmen:
Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, and a host of lesser lights. Could his reminiscences be gathered
and published, they would form an exceedingly interesting and valuable contribution to the history of that period.
In 1856 Mr. Brown resigned his position to become manager
of the Washington Gas Light Company, which had been chartered by Congress in 1848, mainly at his solicitationsolicitationof
his friend, William H. English, then employed in the Treasury Department, they owning the principal capital stock
of the company. He remained in the management of the concern fifteen years. He was a member of the Board of Aldermen
of Washington twelve years, and not infrequently acted in the capacity of president of the board, as mayor ex-officio
of the city. In 1861 he was appointed by President Lincoln police commissioner of the District of Columbia, and
was active in organizing the Metropolitan Police Force of the city. In 1875 he returned to Indianapolis and accepted
the position of Transcript Clerk in the County Clerk's office, his nephew, the late Austin H. Brown, then being
clerk. He has since continuously remained in this position.
Mr. Brown has for sixty years been a frequent contributor
to many of the leading magazines and newspapers. His first poem of any length that attracted general attention
was one descriptive of the battle of New Orleans. It was read before the State Convention January 8, 1841, and
was generally complimented by papers of both political parties. Mr. Brown is the only person now living who was
present on the occasion when the first telegraph message was sent over the wires from Washington to Baltimore,
June 14, 1844, by Professor Morse, with whom he was well acquainted. The message was "What wonders God hath
Wrought." He was also one of the passengers on the first public train of cars that ever ran over a railroad
west of the Allegheny Mountains, July 4, 1839, from Madison to Vernon. He occupied a seat with his old friend,
William Jackson. Mr. Brown is the oldest living ex-official of the State of Indiana. He is also the oldest living
former merchant of the city, having been a partner in the book and periodical business conducted by W. J. and J.
F. Brown in a store where the Yohn block now stands, and is the oldest living lawyer in Indiana. He is called the
"Nestor of the Bar of the
State."
"Uncle Joe Brown," as he is familiarly called,
is one of the most interesting characters to be found in any of the public offices of the state. His form is bowed,
and his wrinkled face beams with kindly smiles under his thin snow-white hair. For over thirty years he has held
his present position, undisturbed by the change of political administration. He is greatly respected by the
citizens of Indianapolis, by his fellow officials and by all who know him.
Ref: "Genealogy of Family of Joseph Franklin Brown, A Late Resident of Indianapolis" Call NO. G,
pf, 929.2, B, Uncataloged, No. 4, 5 pgs. The above and foregoing history of Brown Family was found by me in the
Clerk's Office at the Marion County Court House having been left there by Uncle Joe Brown himself. It was
written in lead pencil and a word here and there was illegible, but in substance it is the same as he had written
it. The date of birth at #6 would seem to be too far advanced. March 1930 by M. H. Thompson, July,
1934.
Ref: Joseph Franklin's estate is located in Docket 29, pg. 6773; will record T, pg. 453-58, Courthouse, Marion
Co., IN.
Will dated 17 Aug. 1901, Codicil No. 1 dtd. 6 Jun. 1902,
Codicil No. 2 dtd. 16 Nov. 1903.
"Joseph F. Brown d. 10 April 1905, Charles
G. Shaw appointed administrator of estate; George Brown, a nephew, certified the death notice. Heirs: John J. Nugent
Jr. (Apr. 1907) and Harry B. Nugent (Apr. 1911), son of daughter, Cora when they reach the age of 21; son, Frank
J. Brown, Jr., my son of Frank; Allene M. Porter (5 Feb. 1909, and Irene E Porter (6 Mar. 1911), dau. of my dau.
Alice Porter; (present address of W. W. Porter, Father, Room 1116, No. 30, Broad Street, NYC, NY; Harriet L. Brown
(25 Aug. 1914), dau. of my son, Glyndon Brown (last address of Leah Brown: Roanoke, VA), Frank J. Brown (Oct. 1908).
All children, except Frank, of Joseph had died previously to 1905.
Ref: Marie V.'s estate is located in Docket 21, pg. 3568, Will record L, pg. 467, executed 29 Nov. 1890,
resided 240 North State Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, all children living in 1890.
Ref: Indianapolis News -- Indianapolis, Indiana: 10 Apr. 1905, pg.
1, clm. 5.
Joseph F. Brown, Aged Transcript Clerk Dead --
Was once commissioner of
District of Columbia --
Knew many men of note.
"Joseph F. Brown, age eighty-five, for many
years transcript clerk in the office of the county clerk, and a pioneer citizen of Indianapolis, died at 1 o'clock
this afternoon at the home of James O. Mefford, with whom he lived, at 240 North State Street. Senile dementia
was the cause of death. Mr. Brown had been in feeble health all winter, but did not become seriously ill until
a few weeks ago. His son, Frank J. Brown, of Danville, IL was at his bedside when he died.
"Joseph F. Brown was born May 7, 1820 in Rush
county, near Milroy. He received his education at Hanover College. Shortly after leaving school in 1837 his brother,
William J. Brown, then Secretary of State, appointed him deputy in charge of the State library, the work being
that of the State librarian, although there was then no such office.
"Mr. Brown was admitted to the bar at the age
of twenty-one and took up the practice of law for a few years. At his death he was the oldest member of the Marion
county bar, with one exception. He served in several clerkships in the Indiana General Assembly near the time of
coming of age.
"With the election of this brother to Congress
Mr. Brown accepted a clerkship in one of the Government departments, serving in various positions for several years.
He afterward engaged in business in Washington, becoming President of the gas company which supplied that city.
As a successful business man he was made one of the commissioners for the District of Columbia. In later years
Mr. Brown retained an active interest in the affairs of the District of Columbia and the city of Washington.
"He was married at the time he lived at the national
capital to Miss Virginia Singleton, daughter of Judge Singleton, of Winchester, VA. Of the six children born
to them all but one, Frank Brown, of Danville, IL are dead.
"On his return to Indianapolis in 1875 Mr. Brown
was appointed deputy by his nephew, Austin H. Brown, county clerk. He took charge of the transcript department
of the office on his birthday, May 7, and would have served thirty years continuously had he lived to reach his
eighty-fifth anniversary.
Best Known as "Uncle Joe" Brown
Few people of Indianapolis knew Joseph F. Brown. Everybody knew "Uncle Joe" Brown. He was "Uncle
Joe" to all who had a speaking acquaintance with him, and the circle of these was very wide. In the last few
years his attendance on his duties at the courthouse was little than coming and going, with hours of revery for
himself or story-telling for others between times. He loved to recount tales of pioneer days in Indiana, or of
the early history of the Indiana bar.
""They sometimes called me the Neator of
the bar," he would say, "but there's one man in Indianapolis that's older and I can not claim that title."
"One became a good listener through long acquaintance
with "Uncle Joe". In recent years his hearing was very poor and communications to him were usually written
on a little yellow pad which he kept conveniently near for that purpose. Thus a conversation with him was chiefly
listening. But it was well worth while to any one for whom Indiana history has interest or who enjoys stories of
great men told by one who knew them. "Uncle Joe" during his life at Washington came to know many men
who were prominent figures in American life in other years.
"He was a friend of Abraham Lincoln and was at
his bedside when the martyred President died. He enjoyed the recital of the admirable qualities of LIncoln and
could tell stories of his intimate personality.
Knew Henry G. Davis Well
"The nomination of ex-senator Henry G. Davis,
of West Virginia, for the vice-presidency by the Democratic party last fall, filled the recent election with more
than ordinary interest for "uncle Joe". He knew Davis well, he said, remembering when he first came to
Washington. Davis was on the committee of the affairs of the District of Columbia. As President of the gas company,
whose franchises depended largely on that committee, and as commissioner for the District of Columbia, Mr. Brown
was brought into close contact with the West Virginia Senator. He expressed his opinion that Mr. Davis was too
old for the place, when he read the news of the nomination.
"Though willing to admit that Mr. Davis was far
past his youth, "Uncle Joe" never took the same view of himself. He was firm in the belief that his ability
to direct the affairs of the transcript department were not in the least impaired by time. His work had grown lighter
each year, however, until, when his duties narrowed down to story-telling, the change was scarcely noticed. His
place on the roll of employees was secure, however, for County Clerk William E. Davis would as soon have thought
of abolishing the marriage license department of the office as to have suggested the removal of "Uncle Joe".
And the former action would have been as popular as the latter.
During his last illness, before he was confined to
his bed, many friends, in passing through the courthouse, walked out of their way to speak to the veteran employee
and sorrowed to learn of his sickness.
Ref: Sentinel -- Indianapolis, Indiana: 10 April, 1905, pg. 1, clm.
2.
JOSEPH BROWN NO MORE OF EARTH
Man known to hundreds of Uncle Joe passes away
at State Avenue home this afternoon.
----------------
HE KNEW PERSONALLY SEVENTEEN PRESIDENTS
--------------
Was in theater the night Abraham Lincoln was shot --
Was long in service of the government.
"Joseph Brown, familiarly known to hundreds
of Indianapolis residents as "Uncle Joe", died this afternoon at his home on N. State Avenue.
"He had been ill for several days and owing to
his advanced age, eighty-five years, his death was not unexpected. He had been unconscious for hours and was in
that condition when death came. No member of his family was at his bedside when the end came.
"The passing of "Uncle Joe" Brown marks
the end of one of the most exceptional careers in the history of the State of Indiana. Mr. Brown's public life
began in 1837, when he was made assistant secretary to Governor David Wallace, and continued practically unbroken
until a few days ago when he resigned as transcript clerk in the Marion County Clerk's office, which position he
had held since 1875.
"His acquaintance had probably been the most noted
one of any man in the United States. He had been an intimate friend of seventeen Presidents of the United States
and had known men of prominence without number.
"In 1843 when "Uncle Joe" was serving
as secretary in the House of Representatives at Washington he boarded at the same house with Abraham Lincoln. An
acquaintance sprang up between the two which resulted in lasting friendship.
"While Mr. Brown was serving in the House of Representatives
he wrote many articles for western newspapers. In speaking of Mr. Lincoln, in one of these literary efforts, he
predicted that the distinguished man would one day become President of the United States.
"The article was printed in a little Illinois
paper and Mr. Lincoln chanced to see it. He was very much pleased and while sitting at the breakfast table one
day looking at the article, he said: "If I ever am made President and I find out the name of the man who wrote
that article I will make him my Secretary of State, for I believe him to be a capable and far-seeing man."
Mr. Brown said nothing at the time, but a few years later, when Mr. Lincoln was elevated to the presidency, he
told him he was the author of the newspaper article, but refused the secretaryship. Mr. Lincoln then told him he
might have any office at his disposal and Mr. Brown was made President of the Metropolitan Police Board of Washington.
"At the memorable performance in Ford's Theater,
when John Wilkes Booth fired the shot that took the life of President Lincoln, Mr. Brown was one of the first to
reach the side of the wounded man and helped to carry him to the house of Peterson, the German tailor. There Mr.
Brown remained with the President until the latter passed away.
"Mr. Brown became associated with the late William
E. English in the Washington Gas Light Company shortly after the war, and amassed a great fortune. At one time
he owned forty houses in Washington and lived in one of the most beautiful homes in that city.
"When the panic of 1875 swept over the United
States "Uncle Joe" was left almost penniless. He came to this city and was appointed transcript clerk
in the office of County Clerk Austin H. Brown, his nephew. He served in that position until he resigned a few weeks
before his death.
"At the Court House Mr. Brown was revered and
respected by the several contingents of officeholders with whom he had been associated, and was known always as
"Uncle Joe". Many times friends of the old man wrote to him and addressed their letters "Uncle Joe,
Court House".
""Uncle Joe" traced his lineage back
to Revolutionary stock and several of his ancestors took a prominent part in the war for independence. His father,
George Brown, and his grandfather, Thomas Brown, were present at Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered.
"Mr. Brown came to Indianapolis from Virginia
in 1837. At that time the
city was only a small town of about 1200 people. The only road which might have been called a street then was Washington
Street, which was known as the National Road.
""Uncle Joe" served as a clerk in the
postoffice here when he was a young man, but at that time there was little work to be done. He devoted his spare
time to literary efforts, and wrote many political articles. He was always a staunch Democrat, despite the fact
that he was almost always associated with Republican office holders.
"One of the most beautiful features in the old
man's life was the reverence he always showed for his wife, who died ten years ago. She was Marian Virginia Singleton,
whom he married in Winchester, VA in 1847. On each anniversary of their wedding Mr. Brown found time to write a
little poem and dedicate it to her.
"Mr. Brown's acquaintance among the Presidents
of the United States was remarkable. After James Monroe he was personally acquainted with every national executive
to and including Grover Cleveland. He was also well acquainted with all of the Vice-Presidents after Calhoun.
"In 1848, when President John Quincy Adams was
stricken with paralysis, Mr. Brown was at his desk in the Capitol and tow days later he was by the side of the
dying President and heard him utter the words: "And this is the end of earth. I am content."
"In 1844, when Uncle Joe was only twenty-four
years of age, he was aboard the steamer Princeton on the Potomac River when a large cannon vessel exploded and
killed the Secretary of State and Secretary of Navy and wounded several others. President Tailor was a member of
the party at that time.
"Mr. Brown has often related his experiences to
friends as follows: "We had all been invited to take a trip on the Princeton. The return journey was made
about three in the afternoon and the President and all the officials had been invited to a sumptuous dinner in
the cabin.
""While President Tyler and a number of other
gentlemen were talking to the ladies on the lower deck others of the party were above watching the firing of the
great cannon."
""President Tyler had just quoted in his
droll way the words from Shakespeare, 'I would have been a soldier but for these vile guns', and a moment later
when we went above we saw the terrible sight of carnage that had taken place, while we were laughing and talking
below."
"Mr. Brown was one of the delegates to the national
convention when Martin Van Buren and Lewis Cass were nominated. When General Scott and General Pierce were candidates
for President in 1852, 'Uncle Joe' was chief clerk in the Adjutant General's office.
"On the morning of the election General Scott
requested him to carry every hour the telegrams that told of the progress of the election. Until three o'clock
the news pointed to a victory for Scott, but after that the returns changed. When the ballots were counted they
showed Pierce had been elected by an overwhelming majority.
""Uncle Joe" was intimately acquainted
with Professor Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, and was one of the party that heard the first message -- "What
wonders God hath wrought" -- sent over the wire. Of the distinguished party that heard the message sent he
was the last to pass away.
""Uncle Joe" was one of the passengers
on the first railroad train that ran west of the Allegheny Mountains and on that memorable journey occupied a seat
with his friend, "Uncle Billy" Jackson.
"Mr. Brown's death was due to a general wearing
away of the tissues. The closing hours of his life were marked with little suffering. Of his five children
"Uncle Joe" is survived only by one, Frank J. Brown, agent for the Big Four Railroad at Danville, IL.
Ref: JOSEPH BROWN'S WILL -- It is offered for probate this morning.
The will of the late Joseph Brown was offered for probate
this morning. The probate being withheld, however, until Admiral George Brown, a nephew of the descendent,
can file the formal affidavit of death.
Uncle Joe Brown held a life interest in the estate
of his wife, who died some years ago, the property at his death to go to their surviving children or grandchildren.
This estate included the homestead at 240 North State Avenue, where Mr. Brown died. In his will, he estimated
his
estate to be worth $4,500, and this will be divided between his only surviving son, Frank J. Brown, Jr., of Danville,
IN, and his grandchildren, Harriet L. Brown of Roanoke, VA, and Allene M. and Irene E. Porter of New York City.
Ref: The Indianapolis Sentinel -- Indianapolis, Indiana: 11 April
1905, pg. 9.
Died -- Brown, Joseph F., on April 10, 1905, aged eighty-five
years. Funeral services on Wednesday, April 12, at 3 p.m. at his late residence, 240 North State Avenue.
Burial private.
Ch:
.1 Glyndon Singleton b. 6 Spt. 1850
.2 Cora b. 14 Mar. 1853
.3 Franklin Joseph b. 28 Apr. 1861
.4 Alice E. b. 13 Jul. 1864
.5 Virgil R. b. 13 Spt. 1866
.6 William George b. 7 Dec. 1878
1.11.1 Brown, Glyndon Singleton b. 6 Spt. 1850, Washington, D. C., d. 4 Mar. 1897, Roanoke, VA, md. 14 Jan. 1883,
New York City, NY to Leah Langevin (Langeren), b. ca 1852. Res., 1902, Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.
Ch:
.1 Harriet L. b. 25 Aug. 1893
1.11.1.1 Brown, Harriet L. b. 25 Aug. 1893, md. to James W. Dinwiddle.*
1.11.2 Brown, Cora b. 14 Mar. 1853, Washington, D. C., d. 28 Oct. 1898, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, md. 14 Jan.
1883/5 to John Nugent.
Ch:
.1 John J. Jr. b. Apr. 1886*
.2 Harry B. b. Apr. 1890*
1.11.3 Brown, Franklin Joseph b. 28 Apr. 1861, Washington, D. C., md. 23 Dec. 1886 to Clara E. Pontius.
Ch:
.1 Frank J. Jr. b. Oct. 1887*
1.11.4 Brown, Alice E. b. 13 Jul. 1864, Philadelphia, PA, d. 3 Dec. 1892, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, md. 20 Oct. 1886
to William W. Porter. Res., 1902 at Room 1116 North 30, Broad Street, New York City, NY.
Ch:
.1 Allene M. b. 5 Feb. 1888
.2 Irene E. b. 6 Mar. 1890
1.11.4.1 Porter, Allene M. b. 5 Feb. 1888, md. to Ralph Wood, U. S. Navy. Res. 1930, Coronado, CA.*
1.11.4.2 Porter, Irene E. b. 6 Mar. 1890, md. to Emery Douglass. Res. 1930, San Francisco, CA.*
1.11.5 Brown, Virgil R. b. 13 Spt. 1866, Washington, D. C., d. 20 Jul. 1893, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, n.m.
Ref: Virgil R.'s estate is located in Docket 18, pg. 2184, will record M, pg. 3.*
1.11.6 Brown, William George b. 7 Dec. 1878, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, d. 23 Jul. 1898, Pueblo, Pueblo Co.,
CO, n.m.*
Mason County, KY records indicate the following John John transactions:
27 Dec. 1796 John John from Thomas Marshall Bk. C, Pg. 485
Indenture dated on 23 July 1796 between Thomas Marshall
of Woodford Co., KY and John John of Mason Co., KY. a farm lease for 25 years commencing 5 March 1796; 140 acres
of Mason Co.land. Mentioned in the legal description were Whaleys, Baker, Clarks Preemption. Consideration to be
10 spanish milled dollars or the value thereof on 1 January annually and taxes. John John is to leave at least
1/4 if the farm in untouched timber, not later than 10 years from 1796 John John must construct a good dwelling
1 1/2 story house of frame or hewed logs of at least 20 by 18 feet square, with a brick or stone chimney, nailed
shingled roof, good
plank floor above and below with glass windows. A barn to be built of white oak logs 22 feet wide with a 12 foot
pen at each end and a passage 14 feet wide with a good floors for threshing. The height to be at least 16 feet
and the roof to be well shingled or thatched. If the house or barn shall decay or be destroyed they shall be repaired
or replaced by another of equal value. By 1800 an orchard consisting of 140 apple trees at 40 feet distance in
all ways. Said orchard shall be fenced, trees shall be well pruned. If trees shall die or be destryoed they shall
be replaced. By 1811, seven acres of timothy and seven acres of grass shall be planted.
17 Oct. 1800 John John to Joseph Eubanks Bk. F, Pg. 233
20 Jan. 1803 John John from Wm. Stubblefield Bk. G, Pg. 351
On 20 Jan. 1803, William Stubblefield and Jane Moore Stubblefield, his wife, on one part and John John, 2nd part, all of Mason Co., KY. for the consideration of $600.00 conveys a tract of land lying on the waters of Bull and Cabbin Creek, containing 132-1/2 acres. In the description Craigs line, road leading from Williamsburg, and William Burkelow are mentioned. Wittness: Weirs Parker, A. P. Stubblefield and Benja P. Thomas.
9 June 1810 John John from John Craig Bk. L, Pg. 395
Indenture between John H. Craig, attorney in fact for, John Craig, of Boone Co., KY and John John of Mason Co., KY. Consideration of $60.00 for a 28 3/4 acres tract of land in Mason Co., KY lying on the head waters of Bull Creek; it being part of a survey of one thousand acres granted to John Craig by Patent. [Mentioned in the legal description was James Riggs.]
30 June 1810 John John to Peter Degman Bk. M, Pg. 51
30 June 1810 John John from Peter Degman
Bk. M, Pg. 51 & wife, Ruth.
Indenture between Peter Digman and Ruth, his wife and John John, all of Mason County, KY. Consideration of $1.00 conveys a certain tract of land in Mason County, KY containing about 113 acres lying on the waters of Cabbin Creek adjoining John Craigs 1000 acre Survey. The legal description mentions William Barkloe, Craigs line, road leading from from the mouth of Cabbin Creek to Williamsburg, John Lurton, Ms. House, William Ricketts, Charles Polham, David Baird, and James Riggs. Witness were B. Bayulis and William Porter. (Evidently this was a sort of title correcton transaction.
15 May 1812 John John to Winslow Parker Bk. M, Pg. 347
22 June 1812 John John from David John Bk. M, Pg. 329
David John of Mason Co., KY for consideration of
$65.00 sells to John John; 1 pair blacksmith bellows, one anvil and vice, all small tools. Dated 16 November 1811.
Wittnesses: ____ Digman; ____ Duncan. (Copy cut off, original should be readable. No wife mentioned.)
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