George Brown

GEORGE BROWN _________________ GEORGE BROWN, was born in Cross Creek Township, April 4, 1818, a son of Stephen and Mary (Baxter) Brown, early settlers, and his birth and death occurred in the same house. Elected on the Republican ticket, he served as township trustee, and was one of the substantial, solid men of theis section. He married Isabel Cunningham, who was born March 5, 1821, a member of another early family of Cross Creek Township. They had the following children: Mary (deceased) born November 16, 1842, was the wife of Joseph McCullough; John C., born March 13, 1844; Oliver J.; Rebecca E., born November 19, 1848, married A. M. Smith; Laveria C., born August 20, 1853; Samantha F., born May 31, 1856; and George S., born May 27, 1859. THe parents of the above family were members of the Methodist Episcopal CHurch. Return to Family Tales Return to Home Page