Reuben Brown estate papers, 1717-1858.

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Reuben Brown estate papers, 1717-1858.

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Papers 1717-1858 reflecting Brown's personal finances and consisting of correspondence (1828-1851), bills, accounts, and receipts (1717-1854), account book (1830-1854), and material (1854-1858) to and from Nathan Brooks regarding the settlement of Brown's estate (including correspondence, estate inventory, bills and receipts, etc.). The folder including bills and receipts dated 1850-1854 (Box 7, Folder 2) includes a statement from H.D. Thoreau (1851 Oct. 20) recording the results of his survey of Reuben Brown's woodlot land on Fair Haven Hill.

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Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

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Henry David Thoreau (b. July 12, 1817, Concord, Massachusetts-d. May 6, 1862, Concord, Massachusetts), American author, lecturer, naturalist, student of Native American artifacts and life, transcendentalist, land surveyor, and life-long resident of Concord, Massachusetts. He was an active opponent of slavery and a social critic. He graduated from Harvard College in 1837....

Brown, Reuben, 1781-1854

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Deacon in First Parish in Concord, Mass. (chosen May 3, 1827). Son of saddler Reuben Brown. Born (Dec. 29, 1781) and died (Jan. 3, 1854) in Concord. Representative to General Court, 1829 and 1830. Member of Concord Artillery and of Social Circle in Concord. Brown's estate was administered by Concord lawyer Nathan Brooks. From the description of Reuben Brown estate papers, 1717-1858. (Concord Public Library). WorldCat record id: 34620532 ...

Brooks, Nathan, 1785-1863

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Lawyer of Concord, Mass. Born in Lincoln, Mass., 1785; died in Concord, 1863. Graduated from Harvard College, 1809, then studied law at Concord office of Samuel Hoar. Legal practice largely concerned with probate. Held wide variety of organizational positions and public offices. Secretary/Treasurer of Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Co. in Concord for 37 years (from 1826). Director of Concord Bank; President of Middlesex Institution for Savings; Attorney of Supreme Judicial Court; N...