Here is some information on Browns and other surnames from the Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670-1730, Vol. II, 1730-1750, and Vol. III, 1751-1760. 1688 July 13. Browne, Nicholas, of Shroesberry. Bond of, to prosecute the caveat against granting to Jedidiah Allen, a patent for 30 acres at G---- Neck. Monmouth Wills 1698 Dec. 28. Browne, William, of Woodbridge; will of. NJ Archives, XXL, p. 295. 1717 July 11. Bruin, Ruth, widow of Eleazar Browne, of Newark, Essex Co.; will of. Eleazar Bruin, a stepson; Timothy and Obadia Bruin, sons of testatrix. Division of real estate by late husband confirmed. Brothers Nathaniel and Jonathan Baldwin to take charge of sons Timothy and Obadia. Brothers Samuel Baldwin and Joseph Bruin, executors. Witnesses--John Prudden, Joseph Baldwin, James Smith. Proved October 23, 1717 (? 1727 ?). Lib.A., p. 84.