My ggg-grandfather James Brown was not the 1st cousin to Gov. Joseph Emmerson Brown of GA., my James was a 1st cousin to Emmerson's grandfather Joseph Brown b. ( I love having this governor in my family tree, he always reminds me of Scarlett and Rhett and GWTW one of my favorite movies. I well remember skipping my evening classes in high school to go and watch that three hour show.) James, David, William and Joseph Brown brothers b. Ireland, sons of William and Margaret Peggy Fleming Brown. Col. Joseph Brown of Maury was the son of James that was killed by Indians My James b.1771 of Maury was the son of David Brown. Joseph Brown - b. Ireland 1730/31 Brother to my gggg-grandfather David Brown. Joseph Brown Jr. - b. 1776 Rowan Co., NC. 1st cousin to my ggg- James Brown. Mackey Brown - b. 1797 GA. 2nd cousin to my gg-grandmother Elizabeth Brown. Gov. Joseph Emmerson Brown b. 1821 GA. 3rd cousin to somebody ! Gov. Mackey Brown b. GA All this has strained my brain and I hope you Browns can relate to the feeling. Should have let my FTM do it for me, if that's possible. Mary Stevenson Hulsey Kilgore, TX. Passing along family history before I become history.