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. 1748, Feb. 10. Brown, Benjamin, of City of Burlington, carpenter. Administration granted to Preserved Brown, Jun'r, of Springfield, yeoman. Julius Ewan, of same, yeoman, fellow bondsman. Lib. 6, p. 330; Lib. 7, p. 96. 1736, Jan. 17. Brown, Charity, of Philadelphia, PA, widow; will of. Sister, Elizabeth Jones, wife of Andrew Jones, plantation in Gloucester Co. whereon they live; after her death my nephew John Jones, son of said Andrew, to have same. Owen Owen, of Phila., house carpenter, to have lot in Mulberry Street (19 ft) commonly called Arch Street, bounded on the west by vacant lot of mine, north with ground of Thos. Knight and Joshua Emlen. Legacies to Mary Chambers, (wife of Robt. Chambers), of Menchion Hampton, Gloucester Co., England; Ruth Karsey (wife of Charles Karsey) of Hampton; Ann (wifeof Wm. Hill) of Horsely, Gloucester, England; Joseph and Charles Brown, brothers of my late husband John Brown, and my cousin, Nathaniel Chew, at 21. Brother, Thomas Chew. To the Congregation of Christ Church, Philadelphia, L20, towards finishing said church. Robert Chambers, son of said Robert and Mary his wife, one moiety of rest of estate, real and personal; other moiety to my two sisters, Mary Langley, now living at Cohansey, NJ, Elizabeth Jones and Priscilla Owen, wife of Owen Owen. Executor--Samuel Mickell, Esq., of Philadelphia, merchant. Testatrix's signature by copyist; missing in original will. Witnesses--Abraham Pratt, John Bollen, John Robinson. Proved 19 Oct., 1739. Lib. 3, p.171. 1739, Oct. 20. Inventory of Charity Brown, widow, late of Philadelphia, decd. (L620.0.6), includes bonds from James Wills, Edward Williams, Ebenezer Tomlinson, William Tatat, Amariah Bellinger, Michael Chew, Stephen Armitt, Michael Fisher, Saml. Harrison, Gibbins Lawrence, Jacob Medcalfe, Gabriel Nowby, John Blackwood, Nathl. Tonkins, Charles Beverly, Tobias Holloway, Benj. Paschall, Henry Thorn, Sarah Norris, Geo. Young, Francis Haddock, John Eastlick, Benj. Worthington, Mary Robinson, Rich. Harrin, Jos. Jackson, Frances Simson, Thos. Woolsted, Wm. Stamton, Gabriel Nelson, Jonas Cox, Edward Himphrey, Israel Longacre, Daniel Wolly, Rich. West, Wm. Lindsey, Edwd. Readwell, Peter Marriage, Jno. Bond, Geo. Ward, Senior, Jno. Blackwood, Widdow Medcalfe, Samuel Farrier, Thos. Rogers, Wm. Peters, Jno. Peters, Ephraim Saely,Wm. Tatum, Edward Willson, Richard Skirm, Black Christopher, Wm. Cunningham, Noal Mackneal, Ellis Davis, Sarah Wilson, Jacon Medcalfe, Thomas Bryan, Jno. Cowle, Robt. Garrard, Jno. Ogilby, Wm. Long, Geo. Sherrel, Eliza. Wainwright, Isaac Hollingham, Israel Lock. 1739, Nov. 9. Brown, Charity, late of Gloucester Co., widow, deceased (with testament annexed) during absence of Samuel Mickle, sole executor; letters of am, granted to Owen Owen, of Philadelphia, joiiner. Fellow bondsman--Saml. Harrison. Witnesses--Isaac Browne, Joseph Rose. 1741, Oct. 28. Brown, Charity, late of Philadelphia, widow, deceased, made her last will duly executed and thereof appointed Samuel Mickle sole executor, who renounced the same. Owen Owen was appointed admr. Whereas he died, leaving part of said Charity's estate unadministered, Priscilla, widow and executrix of the above bound Owen, Owen, to administer upon what remains. Fellow bondsman--Samuel McColloch. Witnesses--Ed. R. Price, Joseph Rose. 1746, Nov. 4. Brown, Jane, of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co. In 66th year; will of. Friend, Jonathan Kinsey, Jane, eldest daughter of Benjamin Kinsey, at 21 years. Benjamin Kinsey, great Bible. Friends Meeting in Woodbridge, remainder of estate. Executors--friends, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, of Woodbridge, blacksmith, and John Kinsey, attorney at law. Witnesses--Micajah Bunn, Hartshorne Fitz Randolph, Nugient Kelly. Proved Oct. 19, 1748. Lib. E, p. 216. 1749, Aug. 7. Brown, Jeremiah, of Mendom Township, Morris Co.; will of. Wife, Mary, to have personal estate absolutely and possession of the real estate until the children, Rhoda, Abner, Paul, and Elenezer, will be 21. Executors--wife, Mary, and Brice Riky, of Somerset County. Witnesses--William Axtell, Isaac Ballet, Benjamin Linsley. Proved 30 Aug., 1749. Lib. E., p.325.