John
BROWN
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Born: abt. 1630 in England
John was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1654.
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John married Mary HOLMES abt. 1657 in Providence Plantations . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Mary HOLMES was born abt. 1632 in England (United Kingdom). Mary died 15 March 1690 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Mary was the child of Obediah HOLMES and Katherine HYDE.
John BROWN died 13 September 1677 in Providence, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
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Spouse & Children of John BROWN
Mary HOLMESMarriage date: abt. 1657
Marriage place: , Providence Plantations
Mary HOLMES was the child of Obediah HOLMES and Katherine HYDE
Children of John BROWN and Mary HOLMES
Martha BROWNDied: abt. 1723, Pawtucket, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Mary BROWNDied: 13 September 1726, East Greenwich, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
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1658 Birth of ChildMartha BROWN was born 2 May 1658, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1659 Birth of ChildMary BROWN was born 10 February 1659, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death — 167713 September 1677
Providence, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Record added: 9/3/2016 9:45:09 AM
Last updated: 3/17/2025 12:44:11 PM
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