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John Brown

Male 1842 - 1903  (60 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  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.

    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 Colintraive

    John 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:
    1. 2. John Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1882 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; died in 1943 in California, USA.
    2. 3. Mary L. Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1885 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, USA; and died.
    3. 4. Caroline Matthews Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1889 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Feb 1894 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Brown Descendancy chart to this point (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 Cooper

    John 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:
    1. 5. George Reynolds Brown  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 6. Mary Elmira Brown  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Flora Louise Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1921 in USA; died in 1921 in USA.
    4. 8. Eleanor Jane Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1923 in Cuthbert, Mitchell, Texas, USA; died on 17 Jul 1931 in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, USA.
    5. 9. Elizabeth Anne Brown  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    6. 10. Lucy Carollyn Brown  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Mary L. Brown Descendancy chart to this point (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


  3. 4.  Caroline Matthews Brown Descendancy chart to this point (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: 3

  1. 5.  George Reynolds Brown Descendancy chart to this point (2.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:
    1. 11. Ellen Brown  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1954.
    2. 12. George Reynolds Brown  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  2. 6.  Mary Elmira Brown Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1)

    Mary married Glenn Robert Robinson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Robert Michael Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Myra Ellen Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. Ann Ethleen Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 7.  Flora Louise Brown Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1921 in USA; died in 1921 in USA.

  4. 8.  Eleanor Jane Brown Descendancy chart to this point (2.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


  5. 9.  Elizabeth Anne Brown Descendancy chart to this point (2.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:
    1. 16. Elizabeth Anne Christian  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Susan Margaret Christian  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 10.  Lucy Carollyn Brown Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Carl Saye. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Timothy John Saye  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Terry Saye  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. Thomas Carl Saye  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1952; died on 28 Jul 1966; was buried in Clarendon, Texas, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Ellen Brown Descendancy chart to this point (5.George3, 2.John2, 1.John1) died in 1954.

  2. 12.  George Reynolds Brown Descendancy chart to this point (5.George3, 2.John2, 1.John1) 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.

    Notes:

    Died:
    After a six-month battle with cancer, George Reynolds Brown, Jr. passed away June 2, 2010 in his home in Stafford, Virginia.

    Reynolds was born October 27, 1957 in Ft. Worth, Texas to George Reynolds Brown, Sr. and Floy McWilliams Brown. He graduated from Memorial High School in Tulsa, OK in 1975. He attended the University of Oklahoma and later finished his degree in geology at the University of Texas, Permian Basin in 1983.

    Reynolds began his 20 years of service with Waste Management in Dallas, Texas. After living in several places, he was transferred to Stafford, VA as the Industrial Project Manager in-Plant Services Group. He loved his job and co-workers tremendously. Reynolds enjoyed playing golf and was a great reader.

    He is survived by his mother, Floy Brown, Manor Park of Midland, Texas; aunts Myra Robinson of Big Spring, Texas and Lucy Saye of Clarendon, Texas and many cousins. His father and infant sister Ellen preceded him in death.

    Reynolds was a member of Summit Presbyterian Church in Stafford. His family would like to express deep appreciation to Rev. Steve Dyer for his many visits, to Donna Noonan for her many hours of loving care, to Hospice and his friends and co-workers with Waste Management.

    Graveside services will be held in the Colorado City Cemetery in Colorado City, Texas on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11:00 am. Rev. Walter Thompson, First Presbyterian Church, Midland, will officiate.


  3. 13.  Robert Michael Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Monika Schulze. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Manfried Martin Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Sieglinde Anne Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 23. Heidrun Margarethe Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. Wolfgang Glenn Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 14.  Myra Ellen Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Myra married Ronny Wayne Crownover [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. William Scott Crownover  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Robert Lucas Crownover  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 27. John Cole Crownover  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 28. Daniel Wright Crownover  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 15.  Ann Ethleen Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Ann married Douglas Jay Compton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 16.  Elizabeth Anne Christian Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: George Rose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Robert Wilds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Elizabeth married Bruce Todd [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 17.  Susan Margaret Christian Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

  8. 18.  Timothy John Saye Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lucy3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Tim


  9. 19.  Terry Saye Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lucy3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Kim Blaut. Kim died before 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 20.  Thomas Carl Saye Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lucy3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Jan 1952; died on 28 Jul 1966; was buried in Clarendon, Texas, USA.


 

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