Papers of James Brown (1761-1834) Papers of James Brown (1761-1834) 1773-1834

James Brown (1761-1834)

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James Brown, the son of John (1736-1803) and Sarah (Smith) Brown (1738-1825), was born on September 22, 1761. Educated at Harvard University he graduated in 1780. In 1789 he was elected a member of the Board of Fellows of Brown University, and regularly attended meetings until his death. Son of the highly successful businessman, John Brown of Providence, James did not have his father’s drive for business pursuits. He “[had] no relish for active pursuits [and...

Mason, Alice Brown, 1777-1823

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Mason, Abby, 1800-1822

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Francis, John, 1763-1796

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Epithet: of Add MS 32693 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000215.0x000122 This volume was created by John Francis, a well-educated British citizen, in 1791. In it, he documents two voyages: one from New York to the West Indies on the Brig Mercury under Captain Thomas Fry (May 1-June 13, 1791), and the other from St. Eustatia back to North America on the Ship Ruby, under Captain John Ritchie (June 14-July 4, 1791...

Herreshoff, Sarah Brown, 1773-1846

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Brown, John, 1736-1803

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Merchant, of Providence, R.I.; active in China trade; owner of large tract of land in the Adirondacks in New York. From the description of John Brown estate papers, 1822-1842. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 261223897 Born in Providence, Rhode Island, 1736, son of James and Hope (Power) Brown; engaged in China trade; role in Gaspee affair, 1772; 1775-1796, treasurer Brown University (Rhode Island College); 1784, member of Congress; married Sarah Smith...

Francis, Abby Brown, 1766-1821

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Brown, Francis

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Epithet: of Add MS 4799 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000704.0x0001ff ...

Brown family

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