Brown, John, 1728-1803
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The Presbyterian minister John Brown was born in Ireland in 1728. In 1753, he was called by New Castle Presbytery, Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (New Side) to supply two congregations in Virginia, known as Timber Ridge and New Providence. Brown served as pastor of New Providence Presbyterian Church (Raphine, Va.) until his failing health and the departure of many congregants to Kentucky prompted Brown's departure to Frankfort in 1797. Brown died in 1803.
From the description of John Brown pastoral register, 1753-1797 [microform] (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 767823711
John Brown (1728-1803); Presbyterian minister and patriarch of one of Kentucky's important early families; pastorates: Timber Ridge and New Providence churches in Virginia; established a grammar school that became a forerunner of Washington and Lee College.
From the description of Papers, 1753-1797. (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 48488314
Presbyterian minister and patriarch of one of Kentucky's important early families.
From the description of Letter, 1786 June 10. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46737638
John Brown: Senator, Kentucky legislator; studied at Princeton; one of the Rockbridge soldiers under Lafayette; continued education at William and Mary; studied law with Thomas Jefferson; active in the process of securing statehood for Kentucky; U.S. Senator for Kentucky, 1792-1805.
From the guide to the Colonel John Brown and Major General Preston Brown papers, 1763-1865, 1763-1865, (Manuscripts and Archives)
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