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Norval B. Biswell¹

• Birth*: Norval was born in January 1833, Missouri.¹
• Marriage*: Norval married Elizabeth (?) in 1860.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jan 2006

Rebecca Biswell¹

• Father: Norval B. Biswell² b. Jan 1833
• Mother: Elizabeth (?) b. Oct 1846

• Birth*: Rebecca was born in December 1859, California.¹
• She was the daughter of Norval B. Biswell and Elizabeth (?).²
• Married Name: As of 1880,her married name was Roden.¹
• Marriage*: Rebecca married James Roden, son of Allen W. Roden and Sarah Elizabeth Barnes, in 1880, Newville Township, Colusa County, California.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jan 2006

Martha Blachley¹

• Birth*: Martha was born on 13 December 1717, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 December 1788,her married name was Ambler.¹
• Marriage*: Martha married Deacon Joshua Ambler on 9 December 1788, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2007

Adelia Bloomer¹

• Father: James Bloomer² b. 1803, d. a 1870
• Mother: Mary J. (?)³

• Birth*: Adelia was born on 4 March 1855, North Castle, Westchester, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of James Bloomer and Mary J. (?).^2,3
• (Witness) Census: Adelia Bloomer appeared on the census of 18 August 1860 in the household of James Bloomer at Pound Ridge, Mamaroneck, Westchester, New York, (See record of James Bloomer for details.).³
• Marriage*: Adelia married Philip M. Ball, son of Philip Ball, in 1879.
• Married Name: As of 1879,her married name was Ball.
• (Witness) Census: Adelia Bloomer appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Philip M. Ball at Rye, Westchester, New York, (See record of Philip M. Ball for details.).⁴
• Death*: Adelia died on 4 January 1908, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, at age 52.¹
• Burial*: Adelia was buried, Rye Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2005

Frederic Bloomer¹

• Father: James Bloomer¹ b. 1803, d. a 1870
• Mother: Mary J. (?)¹

• Birth*: Frederic was born in 1849, New York.¹
• He was the son of James Bloomer and Mary J. (?).¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2005

Hattie Bloomer¹

• Father: James Bloomer¹ b. 1803, d. a 1870
• Mother: Mary J. (?)¹

• Birth*: Hattie was born in 1854, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of James Bloomer and Mary J. (?).¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2005

Irene Bloomer¹

• Father: James Bloomer¹ b. 1803, d. a 1870
• Mother: Mary J. (?)¹

• Birth*: Irene was born in 1852, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of James Bloomer and Mary J. (?).¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2005

James Bloomer¹

• Birth*: James was born in 1803, New York.¹
• Marriage*: James married Mary J. (?) before 1850, New York.
• Census*: James appeared on the census of 18 August 1860 at Pound Ridge, Mamaroneck, Westchester, New York, as age 65, Laborer, b. NY, value of real estate $100, cannot read & write. With Mary J, age 40 (?), Martha A., 18, Frederic, 12, Irene, 8, Hattie, 6, Delia, 3, and Joseph, 1, all b. New York.²
• Census: James appeared on the census of 1870 at Mamaroneck, Westchester, New York, as age 68, Fisherman, Real estate $300, with Mary J, 60, Keeps House, Frederic 21, at home, Lavinia, 17, at home, Joseph H. 1, at home, and Mary H, 9 at home.¹
• Death*: James died after 1870.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2005

Lavinia Bloomer¹

• Father: James Bloomer¹ b. 1803, d. a 1870
• Mother: Mary J. (?)¹

• Birth*: Lavinia was born in 1853, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of James Bloomer and Mary J. (?).¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2005

Martha A. Bloomer¹

• Father: James Bloomer¹ b. 1803, d. a 1870
• Mother: Mary J. (?)¹

• Birth*: Martha was born in 1842, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of James Bloomer and Mary J. (?).¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2005

Mary Virginia Helen Blue

• Marriage*: Mary married Lawrence Embree, son of Edward Lawrence Embree and Matilda Lawson Pearsall.
• Married Name: Her married name was Embree.
• Birth*: Mary was born on 4 January 1881, West Virginia.
• Death*: Mary died on 3 July 1923, Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, VA, at age 42.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003

Sarah Bolt¹

• Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1721, Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah married John Little circa 1742.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1742,her married name was Little.
• Marriage*: Sarah married David Holly, son of Jonathan Holly and Sarah Finch, on 28 July 1743, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Married Name: As of 28 July 1743,her married name was Holly.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2005

Henry M. Breese¹

• Birth*: Henry was born on 7 November 1829.¹
• Marriage*: Henry married Sarah Frances Lyon, daughter of Daniel Lyon and Hannah Holly.¹
• Death*: Henry died on 10 September 1870 at age 40.¹
• Burial*: Henry was buried, Lyon Family Plot, Stanwich Road, North Cos Cob, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 4 Sep 2006

Michael Brennan¹

• Marriage*: Michael married Mabel M. Mead, daughter of Peter Mead and Catherine (?), Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 24 May 2007

Charles Britton Jr.

Charles Sutphen Britton, Jr. Charles was the son of Jessie Merritt Britton, who was the daughter of Emma Louise Holly Merritt.

• Father: Charles S. Britton b. Oct 1873
• Mother: Jessie Merritt b. 1876, d. a 1930

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Charles was born in 1902, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
• He was the son of Charles S. Britton and Jessie Merritt.

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2007

Charles S. Britton¹

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Charles was born in October 1873, New Jersey.¹
• Marriage*: Charles married Jessie Merritt, daughter of John F. Merritt and Emma Louise Holly, in 1898.¹
• Census*: Charles appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at 72 Haseco, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as living in the household of his father-in-law, John F. Merritt, with wife Jessie. His occupation is listed as Tea and Coffee.¹
• Census: Charles appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at 72 Haseco, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as Head, owner, carpenter, general, age47, with Jessie M., wife, 44, Saleslady, dry goods, and Charles S. Jr., 18, Bookkeeper, publishing house. Renters upstairs, Joseph F. Kirschbaum, 28, and wife Esther, 27.
• Census: Charles appeared on the census of 1930 at 72 Haseco, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as head, owner, $10,000, 57, carpenter, with Jessie M., 54, dry goods buyer, and Charles Jr., 29, Accountant, bank. Renters upstairs, Charles E. Rudloff and Matilda.²

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2005

Albert G. Brown

• Father: Peleg Brown b. 14 Jul 1836, d. 9 Sep 1878
• Mother: Elizabeth Gill b. 1836, d. 24 Jan 1918

• Birth*: Albert was born in 1865, Washoe County, Nevada.¹
• He was the son of Peleg Brown and Elizabeth Gill.
• Newspaper Mention*: According to the January 1883 edition of the Nevada State Journal, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada,
  The following notice appeared for several weeks: ESTRAY NOTICE: One bay house, branded "L" on left shoulder, with two white feet -- one hind and one fore -- weight about 1,100; also one black horse, branded like the other but the brand is not distinct; two white feet; with a white stripe in the face; little lame in near hind leg; weight about 900 pounds. They came to the ranch of Mrs. Peleg Brown last July. The owner is requested to call, pay charges and take them away, or they will be sold at auction, as provided by law. Albert Brown, Foreman.²
  
• Marriage*: Albert married Emma P. Ross on 9 December 1891, Washoe County, Nevada.³
• Census*: Albert appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Brown's Precinct, Washoe County, Nevada, as Head, b. Jul 1864, age 35, maried 9 years, Foreman, with Emma, wife, b. Nov 1871, age 28, married 9 yrs, 4 children, 3 living, born in Nevada, father born Massachusetts, mother Calif. Ethel E., daughter, b. Oct 1892. Leland, son, b. Dec 1895, age 4. Orrin P., son, b. Jun 1898, age 2. 5 Farm Laborers. Next to his mother and 2 sisters' household.⁴
• Census: Albert appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Huffaker Precinct, Washoe, Nevada, as Head, age 45, married 18 years, Farmer, with Elizabeth, mother, age 75, 5 children, 3 living. Laura E., sister, age 42, single. 3 Hired men, farmers.⁵
• Census: Albert appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at 13th Precinct, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, as Bert Brown, head, age 54, , farmer, with Emma, wife, 48, and children Orrin, 21, Dorris, 19, Vivian, 17, Beatrice, 15, Irvin, 12, Frank, 8, and Gilbert 4.⁶
• Death*: Albert died on 6 November 1934, Browns Station, Steamboat Springs, Washoe, Nevada.⁷
• Obituary*: Reno Evening Gazette 6 November 1934 Obituary: "Albert G. Brown Dies At Ranch Where He Was Born: Albert G. Brown, for many years a farmer and stockman of Steamboat Valley, died this morning at the home of his birth near Steamboat Springs. He was seventy years old.
  
  His father, Peleg Brown, left Rhode Island and came West in 1856, purchasing cattle in Kentucky and driving them west. He settled in Washoe Valley the following year. His mother, Elizabeth Gill, crossed the plains from Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1861, also settling in Washoe Valley. In 1862 they were married at Washoe City and immediately took up the farm near Brown's Station.
  
  In addition to farming, they ran a pony express and change station during the boom days of the Comstock. After his father's death, young Brown took up the active management of his mother's property, and continued in that capacity until his mother's death.
  
  For several years he then operated the estate for the heirs, then disposed of his interests and moved to Reno so his children could attend the Reno schools and the university. In 1918 he entered the employ of the city of Reno in the street department, where he worked until a year ago, when he was compelled by ill health to retire. He was a member of the Nevadans.
  
  Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Ross Brown; eight children, Leland E. Brown, Mrs. Dorris Reed, Mrs. Vivian Schaibley and Mrs. Beatrice Blankenship of Reno, Irvin C. Brown of Sparks, Orrin P. Brown of Markeeville, Cal., Mrs Ethel Carter of Battle Mountain and Ensign Frank E. Brown, now serving on the U.S.S. Texas. He was the brother of Mrs. Laura Wilcox of Reno and Mrs. Nellie J. Wheeler of Santa Cruz, Cal. Funeral services will be announced by the Ross-Burke Company."⁸

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2006

Annie Laura Brown¹

• Father: Joshua Coggeshall Brown Jr.¹ b. 19 Feb 1866, d. 19 Jun 1944
• Mother: Frances E. Roden¹ b. Nov 1862, d. 1921

• Birth*: Annie was born in December 1889, California.¹
• She was the daughter of Joshua Coggeshall Brown Jr. and Frances E. Roden.¹
• Married Name: As of 1909,her married name was Powell.^2,3
• Marriage*: Annie married Charles Powell, son of John Powell and Mary J. (?), in 1909, California.^2,3
• (Witness) Census: Annie Laura Brown appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of Charles Powell at Elk Creek, Township 3, Glenn County, California, (See record of Charles Powell for details.).³
• Burial*: Annie was buried in June 1963, Colusa County, California, The index of "District Cemeteries of Colusa County", Vol. 2, lists Annie Powell, Carl R, Cecil G. Charles, Etta A. Frances V. It covers the cemeteries of Leesville, Calmes, Lodoga, Maxwell, Princeton, Sites, Stonyford, And Williams.
• Death*: Annie died on 19 June 1963, Colusa, California, at age 73.⁴

• Last Edited: 15 Feb 2006

Beatrice Brown¹

• Father: Albert G. Brown¹ b. 1865, d. 6 Nov 1934
• Mother: Emma P. Ross¹ b. Nov 1871, d. bt 1946 - 1953

• Birth*: Beatrice was born in 1905, Washoe, Nevada.²
• She was the daughter of Albert G. Brown and Emma P. Ross.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2006

California Brown

• Father: Joshua Coggeshall Brown b. 27 Feb 1828, d. 20 Jul 1901
• Mother: Jane Elizabeth Smith b. 24 Feb 1830, d. 17 Apr 1870

• Married Name: Her married name was Chase.
• Birth*: California was born in 1856, California.
• She was the daughter of Joshua Coggeshall Brown and Jane Elizabeth Smith.

• Last Edited: 2 Jan 2006

Charles Peleg Brown¹

• Father: Peleg Brown¹ b. 14 Jul 1836, d. 9 Sep 1878
• Mother: Elizabeth Gill¹ b. 1836, d. 24 Jan 1918

• Birth*: Charles was born in 1872, Steamboat Springs, Washoe County, Nevada.¹
• He was the son of Peleg Brown and Elizabeth Gill.¹
• Death*: Charles died on 22 July 1900, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, Professor Charles Peleg Brown, in Reno, a native of Nevada.

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2006

Dorris Brown¹

• Father: Albert G. Brown¹ b. 1865, d. 6 Nov 1934
• Mother: Emma P. Ross¹ b. Nov 1871, d. bt 1946 - 1953

• Birth*: Dorris was born in 1901, Washoe, Nevada.²
• She was the daughter of Albert G. Brown and Emma P. Ross.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2006

Edith Brown¹

• Father: Pardon Brown¹ b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 19 Oct 1912
• Mother: Sarah Stoddard¹ b. 1846

• Birth*: Edith was born in August 1866, Nevada.¹
• She was the daughter of Pardon Brown and Sarah Stoddard.¹
• Married Name: As of 1890,her married name was Loftus.²
• Marriage*: Edith married Columbus Loftus in 1890.²
• Burial*: Edith was buried, Lakeview IOOF Cemetery, Block 102, Plot 4, Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, Edith E. Loftus is buried here, as well as other family members. Below is a list of Loftus's and Browns who are buried here. Some of these may not be from this family:
  Brown, Abbie Gail Jane ? 25n 2
  Brown, Alice ? 25n 2
  Brown, Annie J. Mrs. 11-16-1915 25n 4
  Brown, Brown, Ernest M 12-31-1911 54n 2
  Brown, J.E. ? 94 4n
  Brown, Joseph R. "Dick" 8-21-1979 144 3
  Brown, M. Mrs. ? 78 1
  Brown, M. ? 78 3
  Brown, M. Brower ? 13 1
  Brown, Maude ? 144 2
  Brown, Mrs. C. ? 12 1
  Brown, Nicholas J. 6-30-1919 94 3n
  Brown, Pardon 5-16-1909 102 1n
  Brown, Pardon 10-19-1912 47n 5
  Brown, Verna Louise 5-31-1918 130 2
  Brown, Walter 12-29-1901 20 1
  LOFTUS, Columbus 7-23-1913 102 2n
  LOFTUS, Ed H. ? 102 4
  LOFTUS, Edith E. ? 102 3
  LOFTUS, Edward Henry 1-16-1924 102 1s
  LOFTUS, Iva V. 1-25-1944 89a 2
  LOFTUS, Josephine ? 102 5
  LOFTUS, Mrs. ? 102 6
  LOFFTUS, Bessie E. Hotchkiss 8-23-1984 67an 3s
  LOFFTUS, Oscar Paul 5-03-1955 89a 1s.³

• Last Edited: 29 Jan 2006

Esmeralda Brown¹

• Father: Joshua Coggeshall Brown¹ b. 27 Feb 1828, d. 20 Jul 1901
• Mother: Jane Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 24 Feb 1830, d. 17 Apr 1870

• Birth*: Esmeralda was born in 1863.¹
• She was the daughter of Joshua Coggeshall Brown and Jane Elizabeth Smith.¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2006

Ethel E. Brown¹

• Father: Albert G. Brown¹ b. 1865, d. 6 Nov 1934
• Mother: Emma P. Ross¹ b. Nov 1871, d. bt 1946 - 1953

• Birth*: Ethel was born in October 1892, Washoe County, Nevada.¹
• She was the daughter of Albert G. Brown and Emma P. Ross.¹

• Last Edited: 21 Jan 2006

Floyd M. Brown¹

• Father: Orrin P. Brown¹ b. Jun 1898
• Mother: Lucile M. (?)¹ b. 1907

• Birth*: Floyd was born in 1929, Nevada.¹
• He was the son of Orrin P. Brown and Lucile M. (?).¹
• Death*: Floyd died on 1 August 2003, Gardnerville, Nevada.²
• Obituary*: Douglas County Record Courier 8 August 2003 Obituary: "Born in Gardnerville; Coleville resident for 50 years.
  Floyd "Skip" Brown died at his home Aug. 1, 2003. He was born in Gardnerville Jan 9, 1929, to Lucile and Orrin Brown of Markleeville. He graduated from Douglas High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Floyd lived in Coleville, Calif., for over 50 years and was a ranch manager during those years. He was a charter member and past president of the Antelope Valley Lion's Club. He was past master of Carson Valley Lodge #33, Scottish Rite, Kerak Shrine, Jesters, Kerak Patrol and Karavaners, all of Reno. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Loretta; daughter, Lanette of Coleville, Calif; son, Dale of Marysville, Calif; brother Orrin Brown of Gardnerville; five grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Carson Valley Methodist Church in Gardnerville. Donations in his memory may be made to the Coleville High School Memorial Scholarship Fund or to the Kerak Shrine Building Fund, 4935 Energy Way, Reno, NV 89502."²

• Last Edited: 22 Jan 2006

Francis E. Brown¹

• Father: Albert G. Brown¹ b. 1865, d. 6 Nov 1934
• Mother: Emma P. Ross¹ b. Nov 1871, d. bt 1946 - 1953

• Birth*: Francis was born in 1913, Reno, Washoe, Nevada.²
• He was the son of Albert G. Brown and Emma P. Ross.¹
• Death*: Francis died on 7 October 1943, Submarine S-44, Kurile Islands, Pacific Ocean.²

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2006

George Armstrong Brown^1,2

• Father: Pardon Brown¹ b. 24 Dec 1801, d. 24 Mar 1881
• Mother: Lucy Armstrong¹ b. 14 Nov 1804, d. 20 May 1830

• Birth*: George was born on 4 October 1822, Rhode Island.^1,2
• He was the son of Pardon Brown and Lucy Armstrong.¹

• Last Edited: 2 Jan 2006

Goldie M. Brown¹

• Father: Joshua Coggeshall Brown Jr.¹ b. 19 Feb 1866, d. 19 Jun 1944
• Mother: Frances E. Roden¹ b. Nov 1862, d. 1921

• SSN*: Her Social Security Number was (an unknown value) at 562-66-8635.²
• Birth*: Goldie was born on 10 April 1892, Oregon.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Joshua Coggeshall Brown Jr. and Frances E. Roden.¹
• Married Name: As of 1909,her married name was Sather.²
• Marriage*: Goldie married Arthur M. Sather in 1909.²
• Death*: Goldie died on 20 December 1968, Placer, California, at age 76.²

• Last Edited: 10 Jan 2006

Hudson A. Brown¹

• Father: Pardon Brown¹ b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 19 Oct 1912
• Mother: Sarah Stoddard¹ b. 1846

• Birth*: Hudson was born in 1869, Nevada.¹
• He was the son of Pardon Brown and Sarah Stoddard.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2006