John E. Brown

Notes:

He and Hannah had 8 children. One daughter drowned.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

John married Hannah O. Potter in Feb 1835. Hannah was born est 1812; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ellen Brown was born about 1835; and died.
2. Adam Brown was born about 1836; and died.
3. Clara Brown was born about 1838; and died.
4. Brown was born about 1840; and died.
5. Herbert G. Brown was born about 1842; died in 1891.
6. John Earl Brown was born about 1844; died in 1892 in , , California, USA.
7. Annah P. Brown was born about 1846; died in in , , California, USA.
8. Palmer Brown was born about 1848; died on 23 Nov 1927.
9. Edward M. Brown was born in 1857; and died.

Notes:

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Palmer married Phebe Munro on 13 Dec 1807. Phebe (daughter of Edward Munro and Sarah Hoar) was born on 3 Apr 1783 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 18 Apr 1862 in Cumberland, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cem, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her first husband, Joseph, was lost at sea.

Her second husband was Rev. Palmer Brown. He may have been born in Kingston, Rhode Island instead of Woonsocket. He was ordained a Methodist Minister, but later came under the influence of Bishop Griswold and became an Episcopal Minister in charge of several parishes before his death. Rev. Brown's death was caused by exposure from visiting the sick during a cold stormy night.

One reference has Palmer being married to a Mary Armstrong and lists the same children as we have listed for Palmer and Phebe.

Phebe and Palmer moved to Woonsocket, Rhode Island in 1834. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Woonsocket 1844-1845.

She died at the age of 79. The cause of death was "Congestion of Brain".

Ref: Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma

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Notes:

Edward was Vestryman at St. Michaels Church, in Bristol. He and his brother, James were the third of six generations to hold that position for 156 years.

Senate document of the first session of the 23rd Congress, Vol. XII. Pension Roll 1833 & 1834. Rhode Island Roll page 23. Edward Munro Private Bristol County annual allowance $63.33. Since received $140. Rhode Island Militia, placed on roll 22 Aug 1832. Aged 87 years. Pension Act, 7 Jun 1832.

Edward is listed as being buried in two different cemeteries: North Cemetery, and East Cemetery in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Ref 4 says Edward was born in May 1747. Refs 4 and 5 say Edward died 15 Mar 1835.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 4

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 16, 18, 44, 47

(3) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Early Rhode Island Vital
Records collected by Prof. F. L. Dixon Yard - p. 15, 24, 34, 53, 57

(4) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - copy of an old undated letter in the
possession of Frances (Brown) Nichols - p. 2, 4

(5) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - Line of Descent of John Munro of
Rehoboth, MA & Bristol, RI

(6) Clan Munro files - Munro, Joyce Underwood - excerpts from "Representative
Men and Old Families of Rhode Island", Vol III - Chicago 1908 - p. 2

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Edward married Sarah Hoar on 27 Aug 1769 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Hoar and Susannah Bragg) was born on 10 Mar 1742; died on 27 Aug 1826 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; was buried in East Cem., Bristol, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edward was Vestryman at St. Michaels Church, in Bristol. He and his brother, James were the third of six generations to hold that position. He lived in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Senate document of the first session of the 23rd Congress, Vol. XII. Pension Roll 1833 & 1834. Rhode Island Roll page 23. Edward Munro Private Bristol County annual allowance $63.33. Since received $140. Rhode Island Militia, placed on roll 22 Aug 1832. Aged 87 years. Pension Act, 7 Jun 1832.

Edward and Sarah were married at St. Michaels. She was the daughter of William and Susannah (Bragg) Hoar. "Representative Men and Old Families of Rhode Island" Vol. III (1908) gives her birth date as 22 Feb 1742. One reference gives her death date as 22 Sep 1827, but her gravestone says 27 Aug 1826. She is also listed as being buried in two different cemeteries: North Cemetery, and East Cemetery in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Edward is listed as being buried in two different cemeteries: North Cemetery, and East Cemetery in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Ref 4 says Edward was born in May 1747. Refs 4 and 5 say Edward died 15 Mar 1835.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 4

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 16, 18, 44, 47

(3) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Early Rhode Island Vital
Records collected by Prof. F. L. Dixon Yard - p. 15, 24, 34, 53, 57

(4) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - copy of an old undated letter in the
possession of Frances (Brown) Nichols - p. 2, 4

(5) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - Line of Descent of John Munro of
Rehoboth, MA & Bristol, RI

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Notes:

Ref (1) says Bennett was born 7 Oct 1708 and died 25 Oct 1775. Refs (2) and (3) say he was born 1 or 7 Oct 1708.

Captain Bennett Munro lived for sometime at the Munro place on the corner of Hope and Franklin Streets, Bristol, Rhode Island, but for the greater part of his life, he lived on the Mt. Hope Farm (now Church's) then owned by Isaac Royal of Boston. Royal was a Tory and his property was confiscated in the Revolution and purchased from the state by Gov. Bradford.

Bennett was Vestryman at St. Michaels Church, Bristol, Rhode Island. He was the second of six generations to hold that position.

Ref (3) says that all of Bennett's children came from his first marriage to Sarah Bosworth, but Ref (2) says Bosworth died in 1754.

References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - copy of an old undated letter in the
possession of Frances (Brown) Nichols - p. 1

(2) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - Line of Descent of John Munro of
Rehoboth, MA & Bristol, RI - p. 1

(3) Clan Munro files - Munro, Joyce Underwood - "Representative Men and Old
Families of Rhode Island" - Chicago - 1908 - p. 1754

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Bennett married Sarah Bosworth on 11 Nov 1733 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. Sarah (daughter of Col. Nathaniel Bosworth and Sarah) was born on 2 Feb 1715 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 12 Aug 1754 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref (2) says that all of Bennett's children came from his marriage to Sarah Bosworth, but according to most references Sarah died in 1754, before the birth of 9 of Bennett's children.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - Line of Descent of John Munro of
Rehoboth, MA & Bristol, RI - p. 1

(2) Clan Munro files - Munro, Joyce Underwood - "Representative Men and Old
Families of Rhode Island" - Chicago - 1908 - p. 1754

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Buried:
Old Burying Ground

Notes:

Married:
Saint Michael's Church

Notes:

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Buried:
William was buried at the Jniper Hill Cemetery.

William married Susannah Bragg on 14 Nov 1734 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. Susannah (daughter of Henry Bragg, Jr. and Susannah Munro) was born on 28 Jul 1712 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; was christened on 7 Sep 1712 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Christened:
Susannah was baptized at the Church of Christ by Rev. John Sparhawk, Pastor.

Notes:

Married:
On 26 Oct 1724, William and Susannah published their intention to marry. They were married at Saint Michael's Church by Rev. William Usher. The couple had at least 12 children in Bristol.