BROWN

CENTRAL ILLINOIS OBITUARIES



BROWN, BELLE, MRS.

Alton Telegraph May 25, 1939 (Madison & Greene County)

BROWN, MRS. BELLE, aged 71 at Home of her Son

Funeral Sunday Afternoon from Greenfield Church

Mrs. Belle Brownn wife of E. J. Brown of Greenfield died this morning at 8:55 o'clock at the home of her son, Earl Brown 2717 Brown Street at the age of 71. A native of Carrollton, Mrs. Brown had spent the greater part of her life in Greenfield, living there after her marriage Feb 26, 1896 with the exception of about 13 years when she resided in Alton. During the time she lived here she had been active in work of Upper Alton Baptist Church. In Greenfield her church affiliation had been with the Baptist denomination where she too had been active. She was a member of the Greenfield Lodge of the Royal Neighbors.

Mrs. Brown had been in ill health for six months and 10 days ago when her condition became worse she was brought to Alton where all three of her sons reside to be cared for in the home of Earl Brown.

Besides her husband and son Earl two other sons Harry who is associated with the Streeper firm, and Curtis survive. She also leaves two brothers John of Junction City Kansas, Samuel of Kansas City, Missouri and a sister Mrs. Mae Godar of St. Louis.

Commander John Dick of Alton Post of the American Legion has asked members of the organization to meet this evening at 7:45 o'clock at the corner of Seminary and Brown to go in a body to the Brown residence to pay their respects. Earl Brown is a member of the Post.
Submitted by Mitzi Calbreath
BROWN, EDWARD J.
Alton Telegraph April 5, 1941 (Madison & Greene County)

Edward J. Brown dies at Age 77; Ill three months
Edward Jasper Brown of Greenfield 77, formerly of Alton died at 1:05 pm today at St. Anthony's Infirmary three and one half months ago. Born in Greenfield July 19, 1863, he came to Alton to live during the World War and returned to Greenfield after the death of his wife May 25, 1939. He was a teamster in business for himself, but was forced to give up his work about two years ago because of poor health.

He also had been a teamster at Roxana Refinery of Shell Oil Co. for about eight years, working there before the trucking business motorized. He was retired there partly because of the motorized trucks replacing horse drawn vehicles and also because he had reached the retirement age.

He is survived by three sons J. Curtis, Earl F., and Harry E., all of Alton, and ten grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Alma Teaney of Marshfield, Oregon.

The body is at Streeper funeral home pending funeral arrangements. Burial will be in the family lot in Greenfield Cemetery beside the grave of his wife. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm today.
Submitted by Mitzi Calbreath
BROWN, ELIZABETH WILSON
(September 15, 1910 - Morgan County, Illinois)

OLDEST RESIDENT DEAD

The oldest citizen passed away Tuesday morning when "Grandma Brown" died at her home at 12:20 o'clock of infirmities due to old age, being 91 years, 7 months and 11 days old.

Mrs. Brown's maiden name was ELIZABETH WILSON, and she was born near York, England on February 2, 1819, being a daughter of John Wilson, a carpenter and joiner. She was joined in marriage with Thomas Carlton Brown at that place December 14, 1841, and after a few years residence in Yorkshire, with her husband left England for America, taking passage in an old-time sailing vessel and landing at new Orleans in 1847 after a tempestous voyage of three months and twenty days.

From here they made their way up the well traveled route of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers to this county and settled on a farm near Indian Creek, where they rented land for two years, and then moved to a farm near this place, where Mr. Brown soon became one of the leading farmers and live stock raisers of the county. He died in 1883.

Charles W. Brown, the only child of their marriage, died January 26, 1881. He had four children, two daughters dying in infancy, and his two sons, Thomas Carlton Brown, Jr. and George Edward Brown, both of this place, remain as the only grand-children.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Brown were brought up in the Episcopal faith, but somewhere near 54 years ago (soon after they came to this county), they united with the Christian Church, in which faith they ended their earthly pilgrimage. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Brown made her home in the village and so long as her health permitted was a regular attendant at church services and took a great interest in all the work of the church.

Funeral services were conducted from the Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of the pastor, Rev. L. W. Spayd, and were largely attended, Mrs. Brown having been known and respected by all our people for many years.

Appropriate music was furnished by the church choir, and the many flowers wer cared for by Mrs. John Tranbarger and Mrs. James Tribble. Interment was made by the side of her husband in the village cemetery. The bearers were W.M. Rees, A.H. Wright, H.E. Scott, William Whalen, P.A. Sturgis and LA. Caldwell, acting by request of the deceased.

(Tom's comments: ELIZABETH is the sister of my unknown gg grandfather (who died probably before he even saw my g grandfather...Civil War...who was born in 1865). ELIZABETH cared for my g grandfather when he was a young boy ...his other brothers and sisters were farmed out to other relatives in several states. This obituary contains the key clues to finding my gg grandfather's name, parents, etc.
Submitted by Tom Wilson

BROWN, NEWTON

Illinois State Journal Register, January 31, 1934 Pg 4

Newton Brown

Manchester, Jan, 30, - Newton Brown, well known farmer residing east of here, died in Passavant Hospital, Jacksonville, last night as a result of blood poisoning. He cut his hand while butchering last week and complications which followed caused his death.

Funeral services will be held at the Murrayville Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in Murrayville cemetery. The remains were removed to the residence today.

Submitted by: Cheryl Behrend

BROWN, THOMAS C.
(Morgan County, Illinois - March 1950)

THOMAS C. BROWN PASSES AWAY AFTER A LONG ILLNESS

Thomas Carleton Brown passed away at the family residence Thursday afternoon after an extended illness, aged 79 years. He was a son of Charles and Anna Lambert Brown and was born January 2, 1871, on a farm near Franklin. His entire life was spent in the Franklin community.

He was married to Laura Burnett in February 1893, and a daughter and four sons were born to their union: Mrs. Armeada Shary of Rockford, Illinois, Harold Brown of Kooskia, Idaho, Marion Brown of Boise, Idaho, Burnett Brown of Orofino, Idaho and Ewing Brown of Berne, Ohio. Mrs. Brown died in 1923 and on Oct 11, 1930, he married Miss Della Austif, who survives. He also leaves one brother, George E. Brown and one half-brother, Grover C. Caldwell. Funeral services were conducted at Neece Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev. W. H. Spencer of Jacksonville. Mrs. Vella Rees sang Beyond the Sunset and Sweet Bye and Bye, with Miss Grace Armstrong as accompanist.. The floral offerings were cared for by Mrs. Sadie Wood, mrs. James Sinclair, Mrs. Fred McDaniel, Mrs. Sylvester Yount, Mrs. Frank Drury and Miss Eunice Lankford.

Interment was made in Franklin Cemetery. The bearers were George Calhoon, James Leadill, silva Covey, harold Watson, Fred McDaniel and Sylvester Yount.
Submitted by Tom Wilson


BROWN, SARAH A. BRENNEN

Republican, Nemaha County, Kansas

DIED.

BROWN - Thursday, February 7th 1887, at Sabetha, Kansas, Mrs. Sarah A. Brown, mother of Mrs. E. C. Hall. Aged 75 years.

Mrs. Brown was born at Lexington, Kentucky, April 6th, 1811. Removed to Ohio with her father, David Brennen about 1817. She was married to John Brown in 1832. Eight children were born to them, six of whom are still living. She became a member of the M. E. church early in life and continued a consistent member for more than 30 years. In 1858 she removed, with her family to Menard county, Illinois, remaining in this county till 1870, when she removed with her son Edward, to Kansas, with who she lived until her death. She lived steadfast in her early religious profession and died in full faith of a home beyond the grave. Through all these long years the strong points in her character have been used to impress upon her children and friends the importance of an upright and truthful life. To her last hours her children and friends, with loving hands did all in their power to alleviate her sufferings. - Nemaha County Republican

Transcribed By: Brenda (Hamilton) Johnson


BROWN, THOMAS WHITE

THOMAS BROWN

Thomas White Brown was born March 7, 1882, on a farm about a mile north of Exeter and departed this life Aug. 11, 1939, at the age of 57 years, five months and four days.

He was the fourth child of James and Emily Brown. He has been preceded in death by his father and mother and two brothers, Clinton and Newton. He was united in marriage to Daisy Lawson on Feb. 11, 1911, and to this union were born six children--Virginia Lee Green of Waverly, Ill.; Thomas Leslie, who has not been home for the past three years; Albert Edward, Alice Melissa, Elwood Waldo and Jessie Irene all at home. He leaves to mourn his departure his devoted wife, and children, one grandchild, Carol Larie Green, two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. W. F. Hunter of Hanna, Ill., Robt L. Brown of Mt. Sterling, Ill., and Mrs. Chas. Funk and Henry P. Brown, both of Exeter, besides several nephews and nieces and a host of friends. Mr. Brown was a quiet unassuming man, a great reader and deep thinker, a lover of music and the beautiful things of life. He was a victim of physical weakness most of this life and suffered much physical pain without complaining.

Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Exeter, Aug. 14, 1939, Rev. W. F. Hunter officiating. The songs, "Sometime' and "No Disappointment in Heaven" were sung by Mesdames Florence and Frances Brackett, accompanied by Mrs. Floyd Hierman of Bluffs. The pall bearers were Fred Armitage, Robt. Brackett, Wm. Taylor, Chas. M. Six, Elmer Beckman, Isaac Morris.

The flowers were cared for by Mesdames Erma Brackett, Neely Bean, Eileen Grady, Emma Lee Kerr, Dorothy DeCamp and Miss Armilla Orchard.

Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Submitted by: Cheryl Behrend

BROWN, CHESTER

Roodhouse Record, February 12, 1953 Page 1

Former Manchester Resident Died In St. Louis

Chester Brown, aged 67 years, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 1953 at his home---Devonshire, St. Louis, Mo., after an illness of several months.

He was born in Manchester, ILL., the son of James and Emma Curtis Brown, and spent his boyhood in that community. For many years he had been employed in railroad work in St. Louis.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Mount Brown and one brother, Curtis Brown of White Hall. A daughter Doris Oreinhoser and a brother Samuel Brown preceded him in death.

He was a member of Harmony Lodge, Mo. O.A. F. & A. M. and was a past patron of Harmony Chapter, O. E. S. , St. Louis, Mo. He was also a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Mo.-----

Funeral services were held at The Kriegshauser funeral home ---S. Kings highway, St. Louis on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. Interment was in the Bellefontaine cemetery.

Submitted by: Cheryl Behrend

BROWN, SAMUEL BARKLEY

Roodhouse Record, December 5, 1940

Obituary of Former Manchester Resident

Samuel Barkley Brown, died at the Veterans Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo., November 23, 1940, at 3:00 a.m. He had been a patient there six weeks. Previous to his entering this hospital he had been a patient at --nwood, KY., three years.

He was born at Manchester, Scott county, Illinois, May 26, 1894. He was the youngest son of James and Emma Curtis Brown. He received his early education in the Manchester schools.

He enlisted in the 49th Engineers during the World war, and was stationed at Nevena, France. He was a member of Major Norman R. Comfort Post, V. F. W. He was also a member of Wellston Lodge A. F. & A. Masons.

He was united in marriage to Sarah David Gross of Atlanta, Ga., on December 25, 1922.

Funeral rites were held at the Hoffmeisters Colonial funeral home at Chippewa and Watson Road. Rev. Henry W. Hoels officiating. He had been baptized by Rev. Hoels.

The Welleston Lodge A. F. & A. Masons and the Norman R. Comfort Post, held services at the funeral home and grave. Mrs. Elvira Diamond sang, Face to Face, and The Old Rugged Cross, with Mrs. Emma Heideman at the organ.

He is survived by his widow, Sarah Brown, two brothers, Curtis C Brown of White Hall and Chester Brown of St. Louis.

Interment was made at Memorial Park cemetery.

Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Brown, White Hall; Mrs. Frances Piper, White Hall; Miss Margaret and Frank Clancy, Jacksonville; Mr. and Mrs. George E Blevins, Wood River; Mrs. Carl Wet-., Springfield; Mr and Mrs. W. Refley, Springfield; Miss Emily McCracken, Manchester; Mrs. T. J. Gibbons, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. A. D. Garrison, Newport News, Va.; Mrs. L. McClair, Atlanta, Ga.

Submitted by: Cheryl Behrend

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