Hi List . I have found a Francis Browning on a Fed. Land Patent Database with my Grandfather Charles William Browning [b] ca 1866 Stockton, Ca, Wm. would had only been 13 years old at the time, date of land pat.was 12/15/1879 in Trinity Co, Ca, Would anyone know who this Francis is, could be his father, I have taken steps to get the copy of the Patent. As always any info. is welcome, Thank You. Dwight & Jackie Browning