William Brown, of Marblehead

Biography

William Brown's will confirmed his wife as Mary Cinn when he specifically referenced his "brother-in-law John Chinn[1]

The following is a transcription from Sidney Pearley The Essex antiquarian, DESCENDANTS OK WILLIAM BROWN OF MARBLEHEAD, Vol XIII (Salem, Mass.: The Essex Antiquarian, 1897) p 55"

William Brown, was a fisherman, and lived in Marblehead as early as 1664. He married Mary (Chinn) before 1664; and died in the winter of 1683-4, his will, dated Nov. 7, 1683, being proved March 4, 1683- 4. His estate was appraised at £ 221, is. His mother was then deceased; and his wife probably survived him, and married, secondly, Richard Gross March 20, 1684.[2][3]

Children

1. Elizabeth, m. Thomas Severy Nov.1, 1683; he was a fisherman ; and they lived in Marblehead in 1700.[6]
2. Mary, m. John Pederick Jan. 10, 1688-9; and was his wife in 1705[6]
3. Elenor, m. John Cruff Nov. 29, 16S9.[6]
4. Deliverance, m. John Waldron of Marblehead, anchorsmith, Nov. 22, 1694; and was his wife in 1705. [6]
5. Thomas, See below (6).[6]
6. John; mariner; lived in Marblehead; d. childless, and probably unmarried, before Aug. 4, 1704, when administration was granted upon his estate.[6]
7. SARAH*, m. Henry Humphreys July 18, 1700.[6]
8. William, See below (9).[6]
9. Samuel, See below (10).[6]

Thomas Brown2, was a mariner and fisherman, and lived in Marblehead. He married Elizabeth ; and died before April 1, 1729, when administration was granted upon his estate, which was appraised at £107, 95s., 4d. He had a double house. Children: —

1. John. See below
2. Thomas See below
3. Benjamin. See below
4. Elizabeth, m. Joseph' Pittman of Marblehead, fisherman, Oct. 6, 1729, and was his wife in 1733.

William Brown2, cordwainer, lived in Marblehead. He married Hannah Joy of Salem Sept. 23, 1695; and she was his wife in 1708. He died before Dec. 31, 1713, when administration was granted upon his estate, which was appraised at £27, 17s., being all personal. Children, born in Marblehead: —

1. William, bapt. April 28, 1700.
2. Samuel, b. March 11, 1705-6. See below.
3. Elenor, b. Feb. 2, 1707-8; m. Abraham Mesurier Feb. 28, 1726.

Samuel Brown2, lived in Marblehead. He married Rachel. Child, born in Marblehead: —

1. Margaret, b. 10 mo: 9: 1709.

Disambiguation

There were three William Browns living close to each other in Salem, Gloucester and Marblehead and they and their children are often confused. Mary Brown the daughter of William Brown of Gloucester married to William Haskell.[4][5] Mary Brown the daughter of William Brown of Marblehead married to John Pedrick II.[6] For More information about the Browns of Marblehead see:

• Sidney Pearley The Essex antiquarian, DESCENDANTS OK WILLIAM BROWN OF MARBLEHEAD, Vol XIII (Salem, Mass.: The Essex Antiquarian, 1897) p 55 see P 574 on Google Books

For More information about the Browns of Gloucester and Cape Anne see:

• Babson, John J., History of the Town of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Including the Town of Rockport, (Gloucester, Peter Smith Publisher, Inc. 1972 (reprinted from original, published in 1860)), p134-6 p35 p175 p 65 p 100.[4]
• George F. Butterick A Guide to The Maximus Poems of Charles Olson p 521 - 522 link This book has it all summarized on two pages clearly stated and accurately states what is in the probate records.[5]

Sources

• 1 Salem Quarterley Court Records
• 2 Sidney Pearley The Essex antiquarian, DESCENDANTS OK WILLIAM BROWN OF MARBLEHEAD, Vol XIII (Salem, Mass.: The Essex Antiquarian, 1897) p 55 see P 574 on Google Books
• 3 U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700 p 328
• 4 Babson, John J., History of the Town of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Including the Town of Rockport, (Gloucester, Peter Smith Publisher, Inc. 1972 (reprinted from original, published in 1860)), p134-6 p35 p175 p 65 p 100
• 5 George F. Butterick A Guide to The Maximus Poems of Charles Olson p 521 - 522 link This book has it all summarized on two pages clearly stated and accurately states what is in the probate records.
• 6 Sidney Pearley The Essex antiquarian, DESCENDANTS OK WILLIAM BROWN OF MARBLEHEAD, Vol XIII (Salem, Mass.: The Essex Antiquarian, 1897) p 55 see P 574 on Google Books
• 7 Reference: Ancestry Genealogy - SmartCopy: Mar 24 2016, 23:44:44 UTC