Josiah
BROWN
(b.
13 January 1757
,
Hebron, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
19 March 1830
,
Coventry, Connecticut, USA
)
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Josiah BROWN was born 13 January 1757 in Hebron, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Josiah BROWN was the child of John Buswell BROWN and Ruth FOXJosiah had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Josiah married Mary KINGSBURY abt. 1782 . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Mary KINGSBURY was born 24 April 1760 in Hampton, Connecticut, USA. Mary died 27 January 1797 in Coventry, Connecticut, USA.
Josiah BROWN died 19 March 1830 in Coventry, Connecticut, USA.
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Family and Children of Josiah BROWN
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Children of Josiah BROWN and Mary KINGSBURY:
Hannah BROWN (b.abt. 1782, , Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 27 December 1863, Manchester, Connecticut, USA )
Jonathan Clark BROWN (b.18 October 1786, , Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 29 August 1821, Coventry, Connecticut, USA)
Oliver BROWN (b.abt. 1793, , Connecticut, USA d. 10 January 1795, Coventry, Connecticut, USA)
Polly BROWN (b.abt. 1794, , Connecticut, USA d. 22 January 1795, Coventry, Connecticut, USA)
Mary KINGSBURY-- Date: abt. 1782 Place: Children of Josiah BROWN and Mary KINGSBURY:
Hannah BROWN (b.abt. 1782, , Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 27 December 1863, Manchester, Connecticut, USA ) Jonathan Clark BROWN (b.18 October 1786, , Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 29 August 1821, Coventry, Connecticut, USA) Oliver BROWN (b.abt. 1793, , Connecticut, USA d. 10 January 1795, Coventry, Connecticut, USA) Polly BROWN (b.abt. 1794, , Connecticut, USA d. 22 January 1795, Coventry, Connecticut, USA)
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1757 Birth 13 January 1757
Hebron, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Revolutionary War
BROWN, JOSIAH
Ancestor #: A015711
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): SERGEANT
Birth: 1-13-1758 IPSWICH MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 3-19-1830 COVENTY CONNECTICUT
Service Description: 1) CAPTS.WILLIS & BRIGHAM
SPOUSE
1) MARY KINGSBURY
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BROWN, JOSIAH
Ancestor #: A015711
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): SERGEANT
Birth: 1-13-1758 IPSWICH MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 3-19-1830 COVENTY CONNECTICUT
Service Description: 1) CAPTS.WILLIS & BRIGHAM
SPOUSE
1) MARY KINGSBURY
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1786 Birth of ChildJonathan Clark BROWN was born 18 October 1786, , Connecticut, USA
Josiah was 29 years old.
1795 Death of ChildOliver BROWN died 10 January 1795, Coventry, Connecticut, USA
Josiah was 38 years old.
1795 Death of ChildPolly BROWN died 22 January 1795, Coventry, Connecticut, USA
Josiah was 38 years old.
1797 Death of Spouse/PartnerMary KINGSBURY died 27 January 1797, Coventry, Connecticut, USA
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1821 Death of ChildJonathan Clark BROWN died 29 August 1821, Coventry, Connecticut, USA
Josiah was 64 years old.
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Death Date: 19 Mar 1830
Death Place: Coventry, Connecticut
Age: 73
Birth Date: 1757
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03225-0
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3096
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch : 3 December 2014
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Name: Josiah Brown
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 19 Mar 1830
Death Place: Coventry, Connecticut
Age: 73
Birth Date: 1757
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03225-0
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3096
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch : 3 December 2014
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Josiah is buried at: North Coventry Cemetery Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, USA
Added: 8/9/2017 8:11:02 AM
- Updated: 2/21/2025 12:02:42 PM
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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