Our Family History
John Brown
1807 - 1890 (83 years)1. John Brown was born on 5 Jan 1807 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 9 Jan 1807 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Dec 1890 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Notes:
Born Milntown
Died:
Died age 84 at Milton, Alexander Lochhead at Innellan Park, Innellan is informantJohn married Janet McLachlan on 1 Feb 1838 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Janet (daughter of John McLachlan and Mary Blair) was born on 7 Sep 1818 in Kilfinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 9 Sep 1818 in Kilfinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Mary Brown was born on 11 Mar 1838 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 30 Apr 1838 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- 3. Archibald Brown was born on 25 Feb 1840 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 22 Mar 1840 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- 4. John Brown was born on 6 Apr 1842 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 13 May 1842 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 6 Feb 1903 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK; was buried on 9 Feb 1903 in Old Graveyard, Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- 5. Donald Brown was born on 12 Jul 1844 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- 6. Catherine Brown was born on 27 Sep 1846 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Sep 1872 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Old Graveyard, Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- 7. Margaret Brown was born on 20 Sep 1848 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1887 in USA.
- 8. Walter Dougall Brown was born on 2 Oct 1850 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- 9. Duncan Brown was born on 16 Oct 1852 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1890 in USA.
- 10. Alexander Brown was born on 1 Nov 1854 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1887 in USA.
- 11. Janet Brown was born on 16 Oct 1856 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 Jun 1923 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- 12. Hugh Brown was born on 4 Nov 1859 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1859 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- 13. Elisabeth Christina Brown was born on 24 Apr 1863 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 May 1921 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
Generation: 2
2. Mary Brown (1.John1) was born on 11 Mar 1838 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 30 Apr 1838 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. 3. Archibald Brown (1.John1) was born on 25 Feb 1840 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 22 Mar 1840 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. 4. John Brown (1.John1) was born on 6 Apr 1842 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 13 May 1842 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 6 Feb 1903 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK; was buried on 9 Feb 1903 in Old Graveyard, Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Notes:
United States Census, 1870
Nevada
John Brown M 26y
Reverend John Brown USA wrote
Died:
Died at the Western Infirmary Glasgow, usual residence Klondyke ColintraiveJohn married Mary Jane Matthews on 23 Oct 1880 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA. Mary (daughter of Joseph Beck Matthews and Carolina Spears) was born on 6 Jun 1857 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; died on 12 Feb 1946 in California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. John Brown was born on 20 Nov 1882 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; died in 1943 in California, USA.
- 15. Mary L. Brown was born in Aug 1885 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; and died.
- 16. Caroline Matthews Brown was born on 25 Apr 1889 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Feb 1894 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.
5. Donald Brown (1.John1) was born on 12 Jul 1844 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. Other Events:
- Alias: Daniel
6. Catherine Brown (1.John1) was born on 27 Sep 1846 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Sep 1872 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Old Graveyard, Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1872, Colintraive, Argyll, Scotland, UK; dressmaker
Notes:
Died:
Died at Milton, Colintraive
Informant is John Brown, father7. Margaret Brown (1.John1) was born on 20 Sep 1848 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1887 in USA. Family/Spouse: Leitch. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Walter Dougall Brown (1.John1) was born on 2 Oct 1850 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. Notes:
1871 census Inverchaolain
Altgaltrig farmhouse
Janet McDougall 81 unmarried head, farmer
Margaret McDougall 62 sister unmarried
Catherine McDougall 59 sister unmarried
Peter McBride 56 head shepherd
Archibald McArthur 24 servant
Walter Brown 20 servant
Alexander McKellar 18 servant
Peter Morrison 14 under shepherd9. Duncan Brown (1.John1) was born on 16 Oct 1852 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1890 in USA. Notes:
Born Milton
10. Alexander Brown (1.John1) was born on 1 Nov 1854 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1887 in USA. 11. Janet Brown (1.John1) was born on 16 Oct 1856 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 Jun 1923 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Other Events:
- Alias: Jessie
- Occupation: 1923, Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK; keeper of Waverley boarding house
Notes:
1911 census Inverchaolain
Newton Cottage 6 rooms with one or more windows
Jessie Brown 53 Head Gaelic + English speaker Retired dressmaker
Lizzie Brown 47 sister Gaelic + English speaker Retired dressmaker12. Hugh Brown (1.John1) was born on 4 Nov 1859 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1859 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK. 13. Elisabeth Christina Brown (1.John1) was born on 24 Apr 1863 in Inverchaolain, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 May 1921 in Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1921, Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, UK; Boarding House Keeper
Notes:
1911 census Inverchaolain
Newton Cottage 6 rooms with one or more windows
Jessie Brown 53 Head Gaelic + English speaker Retired dressmaker
Lizzie Brown 47 sister Gaelic + English speaker Retired dressmaker
Died:
Died age 54 single at Waverly House Argyle Street Rothesay
Informant is Jessie Brown sister
Generation: 3
14. John Brown (4.John2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Nov 1882 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; died in 1943 in California, USA. Notes:
United States Census, 1900 Texas Shackelford 0136 Justice Precincts 1 & 4 Albany town
Brown Mary J Head Born June 1858 Widow
Brown John son born Nov 1882 scholar
Brown Mary L daughter born August 1885 scholar
Larne William A son born Dec 1873 day labourer
Birth:
Born at Camp CooperJohn married Flora Anne Bozeman on 20 Apr 1916 in Texas, USA. Flora (daughter of David Theophilus Bozeman and Ellen Elmira Corley) was born on 31 Aug 1890 in Texas, USA; died on 27 Sep 1984 in Big Spring, Howard, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. George Reynolds Brown was born on 7 May 1917 in Southwest Scurry County, Texas, USA; died on 28 Jul 2007 in Midland, Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Jul 2007 in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA.
- 18. Mary Elmira Brown
- 19. Flora Louise Brown was born in 1921 in USA; died in 1921 in USA.
- 20. Eleanor Jane Brown was born on 27 Dec 1923 in Cuthbert, Mitchell, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jul 1931 in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA.
- 21. Elizabeth Anne Brown was born on 3 Aug 1926 in Texas, USA; died on 29 Jul 1957 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jul 1957 in Austin, Texas, USA.
- 22. Lucy Carollyn Brown
15. Mary L. Brown (4.John2, 1.John1) was born in Aug 1885 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; and died. Notes:
United States Census, 1900 Texas Shackelford 0136 Justice Precincts 1 & 4 Albany town
Brown Mary J Head Born June 1858 Widow
Brown John son born Nov 1882 scholar
Brown Mary L daughter born August 1885 scholar
Larne William A son born Dec 1873 day labourer
16. Caroline Matthews Brown (4.John2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Apr 1889 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Feb 1894 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA. Notes:
Died:
Died aged 4 years and 10 months
Buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River
Generation: 4
17. George Reynolds Brown (14.John3, 4.John2, 1.John1) was born on 7 May 1917 in Southwest Scurry County, Texas, USA; died on 28 Jul 2007 in Midland, Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Jul 2007 in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA. Notes:
Died:
George Reynolds Brown Sr., son of John Brown and Flora Bozeman Brown who was born May 7, 1917 on his parent's ranch in Southwest Scurry County, Texas, died Saturday morning, July 28th in Midland, Texas. Graveside services will be held in Colorado City, Texas at the Colorado City Cemetery on Tuesday July 31st at 11:00 with Rev. Matt Miles of First Presbyterian Church of Big Spring officiating and Rev. Flynn Long assisting.
In 1925 the Brown family moved to Colorado City, Texas where his father had purchased the sales agency of Texaco. In 1935, Reynolds graduated from Colorado High School and enrolled in the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. In 1940 he received his degree in Applied Chemistry with a minor in Geology. In June 1940 he began what would be a 40-year career with Texaco, Inc. starting as a roustabout in Sundown, Texas then as a Petroleum Engineering trainee in Crane, Texas and was promoted to Petroleum Engineer a year later.
In 1942 he volunteered for service in the United States Naval Reserve and was called to active duty in February 1943 as an Apprentice Seaman at Notre Dame University where he was commissioned Ensign, USNR in April 1943. After serving in Charleston, South Carolina, Yorktown, Virginia, Portland, Oregon and Dutch Harbor, Alaska, he completed his service in New Orleans, Louisiana as Lieutenant, USNR and was released from active duty on February 1, 1946 and resumed employment with Texaco in West Texas.
On March 27, 1948 he married Floy Ruth McWilliams in Brownwood, Texas whom he had met in Midland, Texas. Their first child, Ellen died in infancy in 1954. On October 27, 1957 their son, George Reynolds Brown Jr., was born in Ft. Worth, Texas.
His employment continued with Texaco at various locations, including Wichita Falls, Ft. Worth, Texas, New York, Calgary, Alberta, Tulsa, Oklahoma and completed as Managing Director of Texaco Overseas - Nigeria in Lagos, Nigeria in the summer of 1979.
Upon retirement, the Browns moved to Horseshoe Bay, Texas and in May 2000 moved to Manor Park in Midland, Texas. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church and served as deacon and elder at various churches throughout his life.
His wife, Floy Brown, of 59 years, one son, George Reynolds Brown, Jr. of Stafford Virginia, his wife Kelly and two granddaughters Brandi and Alex, survives him. Two sisters, Myra Robinson of Big Spring, Texas and Lucy Saye of Clarendon, Texas, also survive him. His infant daughter Ellen, his parents and two sisters, Jane Brown and Betty Brown Christian, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on his behalf to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, TX, 79701, the First Presbyterian Church of Midland, 800 W. Texas Ave. Midland, TX 79701, or the Charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 7/30/2007.George married Floy Ruth McWilliams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Ellen Brown died in 1954.
- 24. George Reynolds Brown was born on 27 Oct 1957 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA; died on 2 Jun 2010 in Stafford, Virginia, USA; was buried on 11 Jun 2010 in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA.
18. Mary Elmira Brown (14.John3, 4.John2, 1.John1) Mary married Glenn Robert Robinson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
19. Flora Louise Brown (14.John3, 4.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1921 in USA; died in 1921 in USA. 20. Eleanor Jane Brown (14.John3, 4.John2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Dec 1923 in Cuthbert, Mitchell, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jul 1931 in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA. Notes:
Died:
died aged 8 years 6 months 20 days
21. Elizabeth Anne Brown (14.John3, 4.John2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Aug 1926 in Texas, USA; died on 29 Jul 1957 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Jul 1957 in Austin, Texas, USA. Other Events:
- Alias: Bertie
Notes:
Died:
Name: Elizabeth Anne Christian
Death Date: 29 Jul 1957
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 30 years 11 months 26 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Aug 1926
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Brown
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Flora Bozeman
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Austin, Travis, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Austin, Texas
Burial Date: 29 Jul 1957
Family/Spouse: George Eastland Christian. George was born on 1 Jan 1927 in Austin, Texas, USA; died on 27 Nov 2002 in Austin, Texas, USA; was buried in Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
22. Lucy Carollyn Brown (14.John3, 4.John2, 1.John1) Family/Spouse: Thomas Carl Saye. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Timothy John Saye
- 31. Terry Saye
- 32. Thomas Carl Saye was born on 17 Jan 1952; died on 28 Jul 1966; was buried in Clarendon, Texas, USA.