George
BROWNELL
Born
9 December 1746
,
Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: 9 December 1746 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Father:
Thomas BROWNELL
Mother:
Hannah POTTER
Paternal grandparents:
Thomas BROWNELL
, Esther (Hester) TABER
Maternal grandparents:
Stokes POTTER
, Elizabeth SHERMAN
George had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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George married Rhoda MILK 12 July 1770 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 11 children.
Rhoda MILK was born abt. 1750 in Westport, Province of Massachusetts Bay . Rhoda died 6 August 1846 in Washington, New York, USA . Rhoda was the child of David MILK and Rebecca LAWTON.
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Spouse & Children of George BROWNELL
George BROWNELL married Rhoda MILK
Marriage date: 12 July 1770
Marriage place: Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 (Online Database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2007).
Rhoda MILK was the child of David MILK and Rebecca LAWTON
Rhoda MILKMarriage date: 12 July 1770
Marriage place: Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 (Online Database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2007).
Rhoda MILK was the child of David MILK and Rebecca LAWTON
Marriage notes:
1770 BROWNELL George of D., s. Thomas [int. s. Hannah, wid.], and Rhoda Milk of D., July 12, 1770. Marriage Dartmouth
Children of George BROWNELL and Rhoda MILK
Polly BROWNELL
Born: 4 October 1781, Westport, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1808,
Died: abt. 1808,
Married: Richard LAWTON 27 October 1799 Place: Westport, Massachusetts, USA
George Milk BROWNELL
Born: 15 November 1787, Westport, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 20 September 1830, Westport, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 20 September 1830, Westport, Massachusetts, USA
David M BROWNELL
Born: 8 October 1789, Westport, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 30 December 1864, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 30 December 1864, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA
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1746 Birth
1746 BROWNELL George, s. Thomas and Hannah, Dec. 9, 1746. Birth Dartmouth
Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
Name: George Brownell
Gender: Male
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Birth Date: 09 Dec 1746
birthPlace: DARTMOUTH,BRISTOL,MASSACHUSETTS
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father's Name: Thomas Brownell
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mother's Name: Hannah
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indexing project (batch) number: C50003-1
system origin: Massachusetts-ODM
source Film Number: 823562
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Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
Name: George Brownell
Gender: Male
baptism/ christening date:
baptism/ christening Place:
Birth Date: 09 Dec 1746
birthPlace: DARTMOUTH,BRISTOL,MASSACHUSETTS
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name note:
Race:
father's Name: Thomas Brownell
father's birthPlace:
father's Age:
mother's Name: Hannah
mother's birthPlace:
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indexing project (batch) number: C50003-1
system origin: Massachusetts-ODM
source Film Number: 823562
reference number:
source: familysearch.org
1770 Marriage / PartnerGeorge BROWNELL and Rhoda MILK 12 July 1770, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram)
He was 23 years old.
1771 Birth of ChildHannah BROWNELL was born 10 August 1771, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 24 years old.
1772 Birth of ChildRebecca BROWNELL was born 28 September 1772, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 25 years old.
1774 Birth of ChildDorothy BROWNELL was born 23 May 1774, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 27 years old.
U.S. Revolutionary War
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank: SERGEANT
Birth: 12-9-1746 DARTMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS
Death: POST 1789 DARTMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS
Service Description: 1) CAPTS.KEMPTON & HICKS
2) COLS. DANIELSON & POPE
Birth: 12-9-1746 DARTMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS
Death: POST 1789 DARTMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS
Service Description: 1) CAPTS.KEMPTON & HICKS
2) COLS. DANIELSON & POPE
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1776 Birth of ChildDavid Or Daniel BROWNELL was born 2 April 1776, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 29 years old.
1777 Birth of ChildAmy BROWNELL was born 25 July 1777, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 30 years old.
1779 Birth of ChildElizabeth BROWNELL was born 28 July 1779, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 32 years old.
1781 Birth of ChildPolly BROWNELL was born 4 October 1781, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 34 years old.
1783 Birth of ChildSarah "Sally" BROWNELL was born 25 November 1783, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 36 years old.
1786 Birth of ChildPatience BROWNELL was born 2 March 1786, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 39 years old.
1787 Birth of ChildGeorge Milk BROWNELL was born 15 November 1787, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 40 years old.
1789 Birth of ChildDavid M BROWNELL was born 8 October 1789, Westport, Massachusetts, USA (Westport Point)
George was 42 years old.
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