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Information: The first column shows data points from Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922 in red. The third column shows data points from Brown, James M., 1844-1922. in blue. Any data they share in common is displayed as purple boxes in the middle "Shared" column.

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Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Brown, Alexander Hargreaves, 1844-1922

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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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A native of Missouri, James M. Brown traveled overland to Oregon in 1846 with his family and members of the Donner party. The Browns settled in the area of Silverton, Oregon, and James was married to Edna Eastham (1850-1936), with whom he had four children. Her served as notary public and justice of the peace, and later as president of the Interurban Telephone Company, which was incorporated in 1908. His son Percy Brown (1876-1934) served as mayor of Silverton from 1911-1912, was active in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was a partner with his brother Carl M. Brown in an electric light plant and waterworks in Silverton.

From the description of James M. Brown papers, circa 1851-1925. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 71755578

James M. Brown (1844-1922) was born in Lincoln County, Missouri, on January 6, 1844. He was the son of James Brown (1814-1887) and Lucinda Davis (died 1872). In 1846, the Brown family traveled with members of the Donner Party. The Donner Party eventually took the route to the California Trail while the Brown family continued along the Oregon Trail. Once in Oregon, the Brown family received 640 acres near Silverton under a donation land claim in 1846. James was married to Edna Eastham (1850-1936), and they had four children. He was a notary public and justice of the peace. After the Interurban Telephone Company was incorporated in 1908, he was elected president while his son Percy served as the secretary and manager.

Percy L. Brown (1876-1934) attended Willamette University and graduated from the Oregon Institute in 1896. Percy and his brother Carl M. Brown (1879-1903) were partners in the electric light plant and the Silverton waterworks. Percy was married in 1906 and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd fellows and the mayor of Silverton from 1911-1912.

From the guide to the James M. Brown Papers, circa 1851-1925, (Oregon Historical Society)

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49680859

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/229894305

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Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Records, 1869.

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Union Lightning Rod Company. Records, 1869.

Title: Records, 1869.

Warrantee of protection from damage by lightning for the home of A.H. Brown in Manchester, Conn.; includes conditions of guarantee and instructions for the erection of lightning conductors.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder ; 24 x 38 cm.

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Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk).

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Waltham Watch Company. Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk).

Title: Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk).

Administrative records, treasurer's reports, general accounts, purchase and receiving records, wage rate books, payroll records, production by employees. There are miscellaneous legal papers, advertising data, illustrated price lists and catalogues. Some records relate to the allied firm of Robbins and Appleton, which had the sales agency for Waltham watches. Includes a few papers of the patent law firm of Wright, Brown, Quinby and May; the Cadillac and Packard Motor Car Companies, and Potter Brothers, Chicago. Also includes 22 volumes of records of the Dubois Watch Case Company, 1907-1923.

ArchivalResource: 111 linear ft. (1005 v., 53 boxes, 3 cases)

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Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk) [microform].

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Waltham Watch Company. Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk) [microform].

Title: Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk) [microform].

ArchivalResource: 111 linear ft. (1005 v., 53 boxes, 3 cases)Copies: 3 microfilm reels.

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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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James M. Brown Papers circa 1851-1925

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James M. Brown Papers, circa 1851-1925

Title: James M. Brown Papers circa 1851-1925

Papers of James M. Brown, including manuscripts, financial records, and ephemera. Included are materials relating to the Brown family of Silverton, Oregon. Most of the material deals with the education, business, and social activities of Percy L. Brown.

ArchivalResource: 1.5 linear feet (3 document cases)

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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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James M. Brown papers, circa 1851-1925.

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Brown, James M., 1844-1922. James M. Brown papers, circa 1851-1925.

Title: James M. Brown papers, circa 1851-1925.

Papers of James M. Brown (circa 1851-1925), including manuscripts, financial records, and ephemera. Included are materials relating to the Brown family of Silverton, Oregon. Most of the materials deal with the education, business, and social activities of Percy L. Brown. There are ledgers relating to the family's involvement in many organizations around Silverton. Several of the ledgers contain the membership and dues lists of the Silver Lodge No. 36, Independent Order of Good Templars. Other ledgers probably belonged to James M. Brown and contain detailed financial accounts. Business papers and family letters are included in the collection.

ArchivalResource: 1.5 cubic feet (3 document cases)

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Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Union Lightning Rod Company.

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Union Lightning Rod Company.
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Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Waltham Watch Company.

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Waltham Watch Company.
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Brown, Carl M.

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Brown, Carl M.
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Brown, Carl M.

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Brown, Carl M.
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Brown, Florence.

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Brown, Florence.
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Brown, Florence.

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Brown, Florence.
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Brown, James M., 1844-1902

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Brown, James M., 1844-1902
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Brown, Percy Lewis

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Brown, Percy Lewis
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Independent Order of Good Templars.

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Independent Order of Good Templars.
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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International Order of Good Templars.

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International Order of Good Templars.
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Silverton (Or.)

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Silverton (Or.)

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Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

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Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

Brown, A. H. (Alexander Hargreaves), 1844-1922

Brown, A. H.

Brown, Alexander Hargreaves, 1844-1922

Brown, James M., 1844-1922.

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