This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//YlB.2ACI/2034 Message Board Post: I'm hoping someone with Lamar County roots can connect with this family. Descendants of Neely S. Brown and Francis Ann Young and Harriet Parham 1. Neely S.1 Brown, born 1814 in Tennessee, son of Neely Brown (?)and Lovey Rogers (?). He married (1) on 24 Sep 1842 in Wilson County, TN Francis Ann Young; (2) on 16 Dec 1853 in Sumner County,TN Harriet Parham, born 1821 in Granville County, SC, daughter of George Parham and Elizabeth Brinkley. Notes for Neely S. Brown Found on 1860 Federal Census for Wilson County, TN Page 56, Civil District No. 4 379/361 In the 1860 census District 4, Wilson Co, TN living next door to Neely Brown & Harriet w/ children listed is: Household: 378-360 William ............ 37 M Black Smith Jane Brown 73 F Storekeeper b:SC Jane " jr 38 F Weaver N...ton " 22 M Carpenter Martha " 24 F MARRIAGE 2: Brown, Neely - Harriet Phem (this is as printed) - 16 December 1853. Notes for Francis Ann Young MARRIAGE 1: p.186 "Marriages of Wilson County, Tennessee", compiled by Edythe Rucker Whitley, pub & copyright 1981, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore, MD Notes for Harriet Parham MARRIAGE: "Sumner County Tennessee Marriages 1839-1875", copyright 1985, by Era W. Stinson and Elizabeth Sue Spurlock. Page 17. Children of Neely S. Brown and Francis Ann Young were as follows: + 2 i James David2 Brown, born 21 Aug 1843 in Wilson County, TN; died 29 Apr 1929. He married (1) Sarah Rebecca Parham; (2) Nancy Jane Webb. 3 ii Thomas2 Brown, born <1850>. 4 iii Priscella2 Brown. 5 iv Missouri2 Brown. Children of Neely S. Brown and Harriet Parham were as follows: + 6 i William David Haggard2 Brown, born 6 Apr 1855 in Lebanon, TN; died 25 Jan 1914 in Paris, TX. He married Victoria Ann Willis. 7 ii Betsey2 Brown, born <1856> in Tennessee. 8 iii Jane C.2 Brown, born <1857> in Tennessee. + 9 iv Neely Parham2 Brown, born 11 Oct 1859 in Wilson County, TN; died 25 Apr 1923 in Sumner County, TN. He married Amanda Aurora (Mandy) Hagan. Generation 2 2. James David2 Brown (Neely S.1), born 21 Aug 1843 in Wilson County, TN; died 29 Apr 1929. He married (1) on 27 Jan 1867 Sarah Rebecca Parham; (2) on 15 Dec 1874 Nancy Jane Webb, born 27 Jul 1840; died 26 Dec 1919. Notes for James David Brown James David Brown served in the Cavalry at Chattanooga, TN, on Lookout Mountain. The story says that as the enemy was pursuing them, he and several other soldiers had to make a run for it. There was no place to go but straight down into the Tennessee River. They jumped -- a 300- to 400-foot drop. Notes for Nancy Jane Webb Nancy Webb Brown was said to be a smart lady who sewed and smoked a pipe. Children of James David Brown and Sarah Rebecca Parham were as follows: 10 i James Alexander3 Brown, born 6 Jun 1869; died 4 Jun 1954. He married (1) Sara Kemp; (2) Mary Frances; (3) Laura Livingston. Notes: James Alexander Brown had no children. 11 ii Edna3 Brown, born Feb 1883; died 4 Dec 1946. She married Ewing Honneycutt, born 1877; died 1966. Children of James David Brown and Nancy Jane Webb were as follows: + 12 i Mary3 Brown, born 22 Dec 1879; died 2 Jan 1958. She married John Elvis Briley. 13 ii Edna3 Brown, born Feb 1883; died 4 Dec 1946. 14 iii Mennie3 Brown, born 15 Apr 1885; died 25 Jun 1918. 6. William David Haggard2 Brown (Neely S.1), born 6 Apr 1855 in Lebanon, TN; died 25 Jan 1914 in Paris, TX. He married on 2 Mar 1876 in Lebanon, TN Victoria Ann Willis, born 4 Jan 1856 in Lebanon, TN; died 31 Jul 1933 in Paris, TX, daughter of Thomas Robert Willis and Mary Jane Hunt. Notes for William David Haggard Brown Listed in 1880 Wilson County Census: 122/126 24th District pg.597 Wm Brown, 25 Victory Brown, 24 Robert Brown, 2 Mattie Brown, 1 District 3, ED 266 Family History Film 1255287 NA Film No. T9-1287 Page 597a MARRIAGE: Wilson County Tennessee Deeds, Marriages and Wills, 1800-1902, Thos E. Partlow, page 83. 1876-1884 ¿ William H. Brown to Victoria Willis, 2 March 1876. MARRIAGE: Wilson County Tennessee Deeds, Marriages and Wills, 1800-1902, Thos E. Partlow, page 83. 1876-1884 ¿ William H. Brown to Victoria Willis, 2 March 1876. Children of William David Haggard Brown and Victoria Ann Willis were as follows: + 15 i Robert Willis3 Brown, born 1 Jul 1877 in Lebanon, TN; died 12 Mar 1933 in Paris, TX. He married Lular Bell Passmore. 16 ii Mattie Florence3 Brown, born 25 Nov 1878 in Lebanon, TN; died 19 Sep 1955 in Paris, TX. She married (1) on 1 Dec 1895 in Paris, TX Frank Passmore; (2) on 6 Aug 1904 in Antlers, OK John Husk, born 25 Nov 1869 in Kentucky; died Jan 1946 in Paris, Lamar County, TX. Notes: THE PARIS NEWS, Tuesday, September 21, 1954. 'Mrs. John Husk, the former Miss Mattie Florence Brown, who lived here at 924 Cedar St., died Monday about 10 p.m. in a convalescent home in Dallas. She had been in ill health there some time. The funeral was arranged for Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Fry-Gibbs chapel, conducted by the Rev. Velbert Hayes of Ramseur Baptist Church, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Husk was born in Tennessee, Nov. 25, 1878, daughter of the late W. B. and Victoria Brown, and was a sister of Winfield F. Brown, World War I soldier for whom the American Legion Post here was originally named. Mrs. Husk's husband died here in 1946. Surviving are these children; Bill Passmore and Jerry Husk, Mrs. R. C. Buchanan, Mrs. Mary Ann Ratham and Mrs. J. L. Echart, all of Dallas; Mrs. Jonas Payne, Slaton, and Mrs. Cora Lee Toppings, Paris; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. W. B. Neese, Paris and a brother, Charley Brown, Durant, Okla.' + 17 iii Mary Susan3 Brown, born 16 Jan 1880 in Lebanon, TN; died 29 Sep 1911 in Paris, TX. She married W.J. (Mack) Christopher. + 18 iv William Cowan3 Brown, born 2 Apr 1883 in Lebanon, TN; died 7 Jan 1942 in Hugo, OK. He married Nora Myrtle Sparks. 19 v Harvey Walter3 Brown, born 16 Feb 1885; died 7 Sep 1952 in Okmulgee, OK. He married on 9 Jun 1917 in Hugo, OK Laura Belle Moody. 20 vi Carrie Ann Pearl3 Brown, born 1887 in Paris, TX; died died at birth 1887 in Paris, TX. + 21 vii Jennie Ann3 Brown, born 2 Mar 1889 in Paris, TX; died 30 Dec 1972 in Paris, TX. She married Boyd Neese. 22 viii Charles David3 Brown, born 2 Aug 1891; died 23 Sep 1957 in Durant, OK. He married on 16 Sep 1925 in Paris, TX Annie Ivey Brown. 23 ix Roy Joseph3 Brown, born 1894; died 29 Sep 1918 in France. 24 x Winfield Frank3 Brown, born 23 Feb 1896 in Texas; died 29 Sep 1918. Notes: Brown-Guest American Legion Post in Paris, TX, named in his honor. 25 xi Henry Clay3 Brown, born 31 Jan 1898 in Paris, TX; died 1954 in Dallas, TX. He married (1) (---) Coley; (2) (---) Coley. 9. Neely Parham2 Brown (Neely S.1), born 11 Oct 1859 in Wilson County, TN; died 25 Apr 1923 in Sumner County, TN. He married Amanda Aurora (Mandy) Hagan, born 1864; died 1941, daughter of Willis Briggs Hagan and Mary Lee Robertson. Notes for Neely Parham Brown Name: Neely Parham Brown Place of Death: District 15 Sex: Male Race: White Marital Status: Married Date of Birth: October 11, 1859 Age: 63 years, 6 months, 14 days Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: Wilson Co., Tenn. Name of Father: Neely Brown Birthplace of Father: Tennessee Maiden Name of Mother: Harriette Parham Birthplace of Mother: North Carolina Date of Death: April 25, 1923 Cause of Death: Angina Pectoris Length of Residence: Place of Burial: Portland Cemetery Date of Burial: April 26, 1923 Funeral Home or Undertaker: Wilkinson Bros. & Wiseman, Portland Informant: Edna Dunlap, Fountain Head Children of Neely Parham Brown and Amanda Aurora (Mandy) Hagan were as follows: 26 i William Henry3 Brown, born Sep 1881 in <Wilson County, TN>; died 5 Mar 1970 in Sumner County,TN. He married on 5 Feb 1904 Harriet Jane Wallace, born 7 May 1855; died 22 Oct 1955. + 27 ii Mary Lee3 Brown, born Jan 1884. She married Birch Link. 28 iii Rutha Edna3 Brown, born Jan 1886. She married Roy Dunlap. 29 iv Leonard Brady3 Brown, born 23 Dec 1888; died 30 Jan 1977. Notes: Pvt. US Army WWI 30 v Jesse P.3 Brown, born Nov 1890; died Mar 1972 in Portland, Sumner County, TN. He married Unice Legg. 31 vi Harriet Lovie3 Brown, born Aug 1893. She married William Dickerson. 32 vii Lloyd L.3 Brown, born Feb 1896; died Sep 1982 in Portland, Sumner County, TN. He married on 24 Feb 1922 Lea Link. 33 viii George G.3 Brown, born Nov 1898. He married Bertie Pedan. 34 ix Pauline3 Brown, born 22 Oct 1904; died 24 Oct 1905. Generation 3 12. Mary3 Brown (James David2, Neely S.1), born 22 Dec 1879; died 2 Jan 1958. She married on 26 May 1900 in Sumner County,TN John Elvis Briley, born 15 Apr 1871; died 9 Jun 1928. Children of Mary Brown and John Elvis Briley were as follows: 35 i Margaret Mish4 Briley, born 23 Jun 1901 in Sumner County, Tennessee; died 1990 in Sumner County, Tennessee. 36 ii Nancy Ann4 Briley, born 2 Jul 1902 in Sumner County, Tennessee; died 13 Jun 1990 in Sumner County, Tennessee. 37 iii Sallie E.4 Briley, born 1903 in Sumner County, Tennessee; died 1980 in Sumner County, Tennessee. 15. Robert Willis3 Brown (William David Haggard2, Neely S.1), born 1 Jul 1877 in Lebanon, TN; died 12 Mar 1933 in Paris, TX. He married on 16 Aug 1896 in Paris, TX Lular Bell Passmore. Children of Robert Willis Brown and Lular Bell Passmore were as follows: 38 i Myrtle Ann4 Brown, born 11 Aug 1900; died 21 Aug 1978. 39 ii Angie4 Brown. 40 iii Velma4 Brown. 41 iv Alma4 Brown. 42 v Abraham4 Brown. 43 vi Woodrow4 Brown. 44 vii Robert4 Brown. 17. Mary Susan3 Brown (William David Haggard2, Neely S.1), born 16 Jan 1880 in Lebanon, TN; died 29 Sep 1911 in Paris, TX. She married W.J. (Mack) Christopher, born 9 Nov 1881; died 10 Dec 1946. Notes for Mary Susan Brown Notes: Lamar County Death Records Bk.#1; p.286; #132; white female; age 27 years; died near Paris of premature confinement; reported by Joseph Meyer, Paris. [The previous record is that of a baby with same surname listing father's name.] *From Rodgers and Wade Furniture Co. Funeral Records in possession of Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home; Book #7; p.377; Service #234; charged to cash; order given by W.J. Christopher; secured by check; date of funeral 30 Sep; place of death N. Main St.; services at same; time 3 pm; Clergyman A. Low; Physician Joseph Meyer; date of death 29 Sep 1911 at 6 pm; married; aged 27 years; casket manufactured by Cincinnati 5/6; interment at 'Forbin' [Faubian] Cemetery; casket price $27.50; burial robe $5.00; hose $0.25; hearse $15.00; total $47.75. *From the records of Elizabeth Booth: wife of W.J. Christopher. Also she states that maiden name was Brown. Children of Mary Susan Brown and W.J. (Mack) Christopher were as follows: 45 i Lillie Mae4 Christopher, born 25 Sep 1911; died 25 Sep 1911. Notes: Notes: Lamar County Death Records Bk.#1, p.286, #131, white female, no age given, baby of W.J. Christopher, died near Paris, of premature birth, 6 months, by Joseph Meyer, Paris. Original record had 'Baby' as first name. From Rodgers and Wade Furniture Co. Funeral Records in possession of Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home; Book #7; p.374; Service #231; Infant of W. J. Christopher; charged to cash; secured by cash; date of funeral 27 Sep; date of death 25 Sep; casket manufactured by Texarkana 2/0; interment at 'Forbin' Cemetery; casket price $7.00; total $7.00. *Forbin Cemetery is believed to be the same as Faubian Cemetery. The records of Elizabeth Booth had first name of Lillie Mae and birth and death of 26 Sep 1911. Daughter of W. J. and Mary Christopher. 18. William Cowan3 Brown (William David Haggard2, Neely S.1), born 2 Apr 1883 in Lebanon, TN; died 7 Jan 1942 in Hugo, OK. He married on 3 Dec 1905 in Grant, I.T. Nora Myrtle Sparks, born 6 Jun 1887 in Richland, Pulaski County, MO; died 23 Nov 1969 in Duncan, OK, daughter of John Richard "Jack" Sparks and Ida Alice Lewis. Notes for William Cowan Brown Information from death certificate, State of Oklahoma. Census records: 1930, State of Oklahoma, Everidge Township, Choctaw County. 1920 census records. Additional information from son, R.J. Brown. Notes for Nora Myrtle Sparks Information from personal recollection. Additional information from son, R.J. Brown. Death certificate: State of Oklahoma. Census records: 1920 and 1930 State of Oklahoma, Everidge Township, Choctaw County. Children of William Cowan Brown and Nora Myrtle Sparks were as follows: 46 i Ola Mae4 Brown, born 8 Jul 1907 in Grant, I.T.; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hugo, OK. 47 ii Cowan David4 Brown, born 28 Nov 1910 in Finley, OK; died 20 Sep 1997 in Arkansas. 48 iii Edgar Allen4 Brown, born 13 Jan 1913 in Ervin, OK; died 1960 in Albuquerque, NM. 49 iv Robert Ervin4 Brown, born 21 Apr 1914 in Stanley, OK; died 9 Sep 2002 in Paris, TX. 50 v Ida Victoria4 Brown, born 13 Mar 1917 in Hamdon, OK; died 11 Dec 1987 in San Diego, CA. 51 vi Juanita4 Brown, born 19 Nov 1919 in Soper, OK; died Sep 1971 in Baltimore, MD. 52 vii R.J. (Jay)4 Brown, born 11 Feb 1922 in Boswell, OK; died 22 Jun 1979 in Oklahoma City, OK. Notes: Information from personal recollection. Also: Death certificate: State of Oklahoma Certificate of Ordination, First Baptist Church, Hugo, OK 21. Jennie Ann3 Brown (William David Haggard2, Neely S.1), born 2 Mar 1889 in Paris, TX; died 30 Dec 1972 in Paris, TX. She married Boyd Neese. Notes for Jennie Ann Brown Notes: THE PARIS NEWS, 1 Jan 1973. 'Funeral services for Jimmie [sic] A. Neese, Rt.1, Arthur City, will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. R.J. Brown of Marlowe, Okla., officiating. Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Neese died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born 2 Mar 1889, in Paris, daughter of Walter and Victoria (Willis) Brown. She married W.B. [Boyd] Neese in 1916, his death occurring in 1951. Survivors include a son, Harry S. Neese of Lacey, Wash.; two grandchildren, Rose Neese and Harry Neese Jr. both of Lacey, Wash. and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Myrtle Hobbs of Arthur City.' Children of Jennie Ann Brown and Boyd Neese were as follows: 53 i Boyd4 Neese. 54 ii Junior4 Neese. 55 iii Clay Brown4 Neese. 56 iv Harry4 Neese. 27. Mary Lee3 Brown (Neely Parham2, Neely S.1), born Jan 1884. She married on 24 Dec 1909 Birch Link, born 22 Aug 1889, son of Taylor Link. Notes for Mary Lee Brown Birch Link, youngest son of Taylor Link, was born August 22, 1889. He married Mr. Neely Brown's daughter, Mary Lee, December 24, 1909. They have one child, Eva Link, who is 16 years of age and attending school at Portland, Tenn. Possibly related? From The Link Family - Index For the book by T. W. Briley, 1930 Prepared by Diane Payne and coded by Danene Vincent 1998 Children of Mary Lee Brown and Birch Link were as follows: 57 i Eva4 Link.