Isaiah S. Browning

GEDCOM Note

1910 Census
Elk River, McDonald, Missouri

J S Browning 67 MO USA USA
Carolina Browning 62 MO TN TN
C Arthur Browning 27 MO MO MO

1900 Census
Elk River, McDonald, Missouri

Isah Browning 46 MO TN VI
Susan Browning 51 MO TN TN
Author Browning 18 MO MO MO
Sallie Browning 16 MO MO MO

1880 Census
Elk River, McDonald, Missouri

Isaih Browning 38 MO MO MO
Susan Browning 30 MO TN TN
Robert Browning 12 MO MO MO
Laura Browning 8 CA MO MO
Bertie Browning 2 MO MO MO

1870 Census
Elk, McDonald, Missouri

Alexander Browning 58 TN
Sarah Browning 50 VI
Jeremiah Browning 30 MO
Isaiah Browning 28 MO
John W Browning 25 MO
Benton Browning 22 MO
Mary W Browning 23 AR
Gilbert Browning 21 AR
Jane Browning 18 MO
Lydia Browning 15 MO
Alexander Browning 13 MO
Layfaette Browning 12 MO
Irelius Browning 10 MO
James P Browning 8 MO
Martin Browning 6 AR

1860 Census
Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri

A W Browning 48 TN
Sarah Browning 38 VI
Jeremiah Browning 20 MO
Isah Browning 18 MO
Mahaly Browning 16 MO
John M Browning 15 AR
Mary M Browning 13 AR
Avary B Browning 12 AR
Gibbert N Browning 10 AR
Eliza J Browning 8 MO
Lidea A Browning 5 MO
Alexander Browning 3 MO
Lafayette Browning 1 MO
Areallus Browning 3/12 MO

1850 Census
Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas

A W Browning 39 TN
Sarah Browning 29 VA
Jeremiah Browning 10 MO
Israel Browning 8 MO
Mahala Browning 7 MO
John Browning 6 AR
Mary Browning 5 AR
Avery Browning 4 AR
Gilbert Browning 1
Isaiah was a Methodist.

1870 - McDonald Co Census - how could they be here with their family if they did not marry until around 1875 or 1877? Also supposed to be on Shoal Creek, Barry Co., MO Census - year not noted.

1875 - or

1877 - Isaiah's & Caroline Walker's marriage date may be one of these years. Until proven differently, I'll go with 1875 as this is what Norma Huff has. From writings of Albert Curtis Browning, date of marriage is said to be 1877. From newspaper at time of his death, date is recorded as 1875. Also, Albert Curtis may have been the third child and his dob is 1878

which makes the 1875 date more likely - Isaiah & Caroline's place of marriage is also questionable - Noel or Butler Creek

1880 - Elk River, McDonald, MO census reflects: Isaiah, 38 yrs & "Susan" (thought to be Caroline's nickname), 30 yrs. There is a Robert, 12 & Laura Prater, 8 (born in CA). Also, Bertie (Albert Curtis), 2.

1898 - about, according to Maud E Kirby, Isaiah sold the farm in Madge MO, 2 miles from Noel, and moved below Noel where the cave is located.

1910 - McDonald Co., MO Census - Isaiah was 67 & Caroline was 62. Appear with son, Arthur, 27; Mother, Sarah Starnes, 89; Brother, John Wesley, 65 (born AR); brother, Avery Benton, 61 (born - AR) - had a son (James Lewis) although never married the Mother, Etta.

1910 - Isaiah's mother, Sarah Jane Starnes or Starns Browning died in McDonald Co., MO, where she lived with him.

1914 - Isaiah's death day has been reported as the 17th and the 19th and the 9th of Nov. He was buried at Shelt-Noel Cemetery which is west of Pineville. A picture of the grave stone distinctly says Nov 9, 1914. His name is spelled incorrectly on the grave stone (Isih).

After the war, he lived 2 miles south of Noel until his death on a farm he purchased, the Frank Heath Farm on Butler Creek. McDonald Co. Did not find land records. But, I think what I was looking at was just purchases of federal land.

He and Caroline had 3 children of their own. Caroline, who was a widow, brought two children to the marriage. The oldest of Caroline & Isaiah's children was Bert, born or died at Cleora OK and buried at Shelt-Noel Cemetery. The second was Arthur. The youngest was Mrs. Mack McQuitty or McQuitly of Noel. Her first name was Sally. Notes from the 1880 McDonald Co. MO census lists Laura Prater(Laura was Caroline's daughter from her first marriage. Robert Prater was Caroline Walker Browning's son.

Notes from Kathleen Browning - Kathleen's mother thought highly of Isaiah - said he was a very kind and gentle man.

Isaiah is reported to have been 15 years of age when he went into the army during the Civil War.

According to Glenda Mitchell, Isaiah was perhaps the only Browning kid who did not go west to ID and MT.

GEDCOM Note

NAME:

• **Isaiah's first name was spelled Isiah in some places. Has even been spelled Iziah!

Isaiah was a Methodist.

1870 - McDonald Co Census - how could they be here with their family if they did not marry until around 1875 or 1877? Also supposed to be on Shoal Creek, Barry Co., MO Census - year not noted.

MARRIAGE:

• **Another marriage is possible - suggested by Ruth E. Browning - no name for the other marriage.
  • *1875 - or 1877 - Isaiah's & Caroline Walker's marriage date may be one of these years. Until proven differently, I'll go with 1875 as this is what Norma Huff has. From writings of Albert Curtis Browning, date of marriage is said to be 1877. From newspaper at time of his death, date is recorded as 1875. Also, Albert Curtis may have been the third child and his dob is 1878 which makes the 1875 date more likely - Isaiah & Caroline's place of marriage is also questionable - Noel or Butler Creek. Married by John W. Davis, minister.

1880 - Elk River, McDonald, MO census reflects: Isaiah, 38 yrs & "Susan" (thought to be Caroline's nickname), 30 yrs. There is a Robert, 12 & Laura Prater, 8 (born in CA). Also, Bertie (Albert Curtis), 2.

1880 Census, McDonald Co., MO, Elk River Twp.

1898 - about, according to Maud E Kirby, Isaiah sold the farm in Madge MO, 2 miles from Noel, and moved below Noel where the cave is located.

1910 - McDonald Co., MO Census, Elk River Twp. - Isaiah was 67 & Caroline was 62. Appear with son, Arthur, 27; Mother, Sarah Starnes, 89; Brother, John Wesley, 65 (born AR); brother, Avery Benton, 61 (born - AR) - had a son (James Lewis) although never married the Mother, Etta.

1910 - Isaiah's mother, Sarah Jane Starnes or Starns Browning died in McDonald Co., MO, where she lived with him.

DEATH/BURIAL/WILL/OBIT:

• **He was buried at Shelt-Noel Cemetery which is west of Pineville. A picture of the grave stone distinctly says Nov 9, 1914. His name is spelled incorrectly on the grave stone (Isih).
  • * “Pineville Democrat,” 13 November 1914 ... Once more has death invaded our midst and taken away one of our most respected citizens. Isaiah Browning was born June 7, 1842. He Fought valiantly for four years for the Confederate Cause, one which he believed to be right, when peace was declared he laid down his arms and accepted the Stars and Stripes as his flag and has since been one of its staunchest supporters. At the close of the war he settled in McDonald County. Several years ago he purchased the Frank Heath Farm on Butler Creek two miles south of Noel and live there until his death November 9, 1914. He was married in 1875 to Mrs. Caroline Prater, a widow with two children. Three children, all of whom are now living, were born to them. Their oldest, Ben, lives at Cleoria, Oklahoma; their second, Arthur,. Makes his home on the farm; and their youngest, Mrs. Mack McQuitty, resides in Noel. During the late years of his life he made peace with his Saviour. Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. J. M. King. Interment was made Wednesday in the Shelt Noel Cemetery west of Pineville. His death was due to a complication of diseases incident to old age. Card of Thanks: We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. I. S. Browning, Bert Browning, Arthur Browning, Sallie McQuitty, Robt. Prater, Laura Caldwell.

MILITARY:

• **From a letter by Kathleen Browning written to Norma Eleanor Browning Huff: "You asked if any of the family were in the Civil War - your great-grandfather (Isaiah) fought in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas which was the decisive battle of the Civil War. I'm sure that several of the other brothers fought there, too - in fact, the Civil War is the thing that brought the Brownings to this part of Missouri; Alexander & his family (this included Isaiah, Jeremiah, Wesley, Bent, Newt, Jim) had to leave north Missouri where they had a good farm, in a hurry, they expressed sympathy with the south and the people in the north were threatening them. Since I get started on this I remember Dad saying that Alexander and all his boys were in the Confederate Army except Wes who was a little rocky and he said that he would go out and kill a sheep instead - the old lady was a very religious woman - named all her sons with Bible names. Jerry was a spy for the south."

After the war, he lived 2 miles south of Noel until his death on a farm he purchased, the Frank Heath Farm on Butler Creek. McDonald Co. Did not find land records. But, I think what I was looking at was just purchases of federal land.

He and Caroline had 3 children of their own. Caroline, who was a widow, brought two children to the marriage. The oldest of Caroline & Isaiah's children was Bert, born or died at Cleora OK and buried at Shelt-Noel Cemetery. The second was Arthur. The youngest was Mrs. Mack McQuitty or McQuitly of Noel. Her first name was Sally. Notes from the 1880 McDonald Co. MO census lists Laura Prater(Laura was Caroline's daughter from her first marriage. Robert Prater was Caroline Walker Browning's son.

Notes from Kathleen Browning - Kathleen's mother thought highly of Isaiah - said he was a very kind and gentle man.

Alison Jones Agins says of Isaiah, "He was known for his kindness."

Isaiah is reported to have been 15 years of age when he went into the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Was a Private in Co. B, 3rd Regement, MO. Cavalry 12-8-1862/12-2-1864. Wounded in the leg.

According to Glenda Mitchell, Isaiah was perhaps the only Browning kid who did not go west to ID and MT.
6th regiment missouri calvary?
company B, private