Hi Rita, Brown list, Hardin list and Nelson list: The Mullens sent me this information during the summer; however, I did not have time then to post it. The History of Coles County, Illinois, 1879, pp. 638-9. Has had two reprints: 1969 and 1999 and you can buy it from Coles Co. Gen. Society. BROWN BROS., RICHARD AND DANIEL, farming, stock and road grading and ditching; P. O. Humbolt; are natives of Nelson and Hardin Cos., KY; they were born Dec. 22, 1826, and July 22, (sic) 1832, respectively. They were born on the farm, and have always followed farming; they lived in Kentucky until the fall of 1854, when they came to Illinois, and settled about ten miles south of Charleston, where they lived about three months; they then moved on the Springfield road, in Douglas Co., where they lived one year, when in 1856, they came to the present place, and have lived here since. With the exception of a term as Assessor by Richard, they have held no office, except connected with the school and road. Richard Brown married Miss Elizabeth Morrison, of Kentucky, Sept 23, 1852; she died Nov. 7, 1860. They had five children, two living, viz, Sally Ann and Mary Jane. His present wife was Mrs. O'Bannon, formerly Miss Elizabeth Ann Bridwell; they were married Feb 16, 1862; they have two children, viz. Ida B. and Richard Alonzo. He owns over 200 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor and management. Daniel Brown married Miss Mary Morrison, of Kentucky, Dec. 3, 1853. They had seven children, five living, viz., John P., William A., Susan T., James H. and Alburtis R. He owns over 200 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor and management. Brown Bros., Humbolt, Ill.; all kinds of grading and ditching done; estimates furnished. Hope some Brown benefits from this bio! T'warnt mine..... Kathie