Seeking information prior to 1837 on William Samuel BROWN, b Mar 1810 in Ohio, county unknown, parents unknown. Wife #1 unknown, had son Robert, b Oct 1832 in Delaware Co, Indiana. William purchased land in Monroe Twp, Delaware Co, Indiana in Sept 1834, married #2 wife, Mary Vanarsdol, in Jan 1837. William and Mary spent rest of life in Monroe Twp. William d. 1868; Mary d. 1909. Children: Jane, Martha, John, Samuel, Thomas H, Rachel, Christopher and James.