! (1) "History of Francestown, New Hampshire," by Rev. W.R. Cochrane and George K. Wood (1895) p.545-546. FHL #974.28/F1 H2c.
(2) NH Index to deaths, early to 1900. FHL #1,001,060. Cites Vol. 2, death of Emily Hutchinson Bradford.
(3) Hillsborough Co., NH Probate Records, Wills, Vol. 57, 1848-1856, p.59. FHL #16,096.
(4) Census Indexes, Accelerated Indexing System (AIS), NH, 1820 (p.830); 1830 (p.471); 1837; 1840 (p.291).
(5) "Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1949," p.902.

! Birth: (1,5) 11 Feb 1786. (1) s/o Elias BROWN Jr./Rebecca KEYES; gs/o Elias BROWN Sr./Abigail OLCOTT. (1,2,5) Alstead, NH.
Death: (1,5) 29 Jan 1849, at his home in Francestown, NH. (3) Will dtd 28 Dec 1848, probate 6 Feb 1849, Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH.
Burial: (1) He wrote the words that appear on his tombstone: "When I shall fade, may friendship's tear, Like dew upon my grave be shed: Soft may it fall upon my bier, and consecrate my lonely bed. And when e'en friends shall not survive, The swift and certain scythe of time, O may that friendship then survive, and flourish in a happier clime." (5) Mill Village Cemetery.

(1,5) 1811: Graduated from Middlebury College, VT.
(5) Studied law.
(1,5) 1814: Commenced the practice of law. (2) Lawyer. (5) Commenced practice in Reading, VT.
(1,5) 1817: Came to Francestown, NH. (1) Doubtless from Reading, VT, as the successor to Judge WOODBURY, who had removed to Portsmouth. (NOTE: See notes under Levi WOODBURY.) He displayed a deep knowledge of the law. (5) Continued the practice of law.
(4) 1820: Titus BROWN living in Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH.
(1,5) 1820-1825: (1) Was a member of the State Legislature. Was made President of the Senate. (5) Member of the State House of Representatives.
(1) 1823-1830: (1,5) Was Solicitor of Hillsboro County. (5) 1823-1825 and 1829-1834.
(5) 1825, 4 Mar: Representative from NH. Elected to the 19th Congress. Served through the 20th Congress, 3 Mar 1829. Not a caondidate for reelection in 1828. (1) 1825-1829: He was sent as a Representative from NH to the 19th & 20th U.S. Congress.
(4) 1830: Titus BROWN living in Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH.
(4) 1837: Titus BROWN living in Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH.
(4) 1840: Titus BROWN living in Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH.
(5) 1842: Member of the State Senate and served as its President in 1842.
(1,5) He was for a number of years Chairman of the Boards of Bank and Railroad Commissioners, and held this position at his death.
(1) He had success in business and was a prominent citizen. "He took a highminded interest in both religious and the secular affairs" of Francestown. During the entire period in which Francestown was a place of growth, prosperity and importance, he was the central figure in the evolution of its politics and public measures generally.
(3) 1848, 28 Dec: Titus BROWN of Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH, wrote his will. Gives to son Linsley K. BROWN and daughter Emily H. BRADFORD, wife of Thomas BRADFORD, all his real estate and residual estate. Gives wife Jerusha BROWN household provisions, utensils and furniture and $100 annually as long as she remains his widow. Names executors Linsley K. BROWN and Thomas B. BRADFORD. Wits. Paul H. BIXBY, Jas. H. CROMBIE and Samuel D. DOWNS.
(3) 1849, 6 Feb: Will presented to probate court of Hillsborough Co., NH.


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1. 2. Linsley Keyes BROWN   b. 31 Jul 1815, Alstead, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire; d. 16 Feb 1860, Francestown, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire.
2. 3. Emily Hutchinson BROWN   b. 15 Dec 1816, Reading, Windsor Co., Vermont; d. 27 Jul 1851, Francestown, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire; bur. Francestown, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire.

! (1) NH Brides' Index, 1640-1900 - An Index to Brides, Mothers of Brides, and Mothers of Grooms. FHL #975,679.
(2) NH Index to deaths, early to 1900. FHL #1,001,060.
(3) Pelham, NH Town Records, Vol. 2, 1746-1860, Record of Publishments, p.458. FHL #15,273.
(4) Hillsborough Co., NH Probate Records, Wills, Vol. 57, 1848-1856, p.59. FHL #16,096.
(5) "History of Francestown, New Hampshire," by Rev. W.R. Cochrane and George K. Wood (1895) p.546-547. FHL #974.28/F1 H2c.
(6) NH Index to Births, early to 1900. FHL #1,000,488.

! Birth: (1,5) s/o Titus BROWN/Jerusha C. (HUTCHINSON) BUNNELL of Francestown, NH. (2) Age 45 at death on 16 Feb 1860 (b. 1815). (2,6) s/o Titus BROWN/Jerusha. (5,6) 31 Jul 1815, Alstead, NH.
Marriage to Asenath B. BUTLER: (1,5) 10 May 1849. (1) Francestown, NH. (3) Published at Pelham, NH, 9 May 1849.
Death: (2,5) 16 Feb 1860, Francestown, NH. (2) Cause of death, consumption.

(5) 1833-1834, winter: Taught school in Greenfield Village.
(5) 1834-1835, winter: Taught school in Mont Vernon.
(5) 1835: Graduated from Dartmouth College at age 20.
(5) 1836, spring: Went to Cleveland, OH for several months.
(5) Went south and was for several years engaged in trade and various ventures upon the Mississippi and its tributaries.
(5) For 3 years he was engaged in commercial pursuits in Louisiana.
(5) 1846: Late in the year he returned to Francestown, NH, "where he was soon engaged in various pursuits, with zeal if not with profit."
(4) 1848, 28 Dec: Titus BROWN of Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH, wrote his will. Gives to son Linsley K. BROWN and daughter Emily H. BRADFORD, wife of Thomas BRADFORD, all his real estate and residual estate. Names executors Linsley K. BROWN and Thomas B. BRADFORD.
(1,3) 1849: Of Francestown, NH at time of marriage.
(5) 1851: He built a house later occupied by Samuel D. DOWNES.
(2) Flour and grain dealer.
(5) He was for several years Superintendent of the School Committee and was interested in the cause of education.
(5) "He was a man of much ability, high moral standing and in all things pertaining to religion was active and pronounced."
(2) 1860: Widower at time of death.


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1. 4. Titus BROWN   b. 8 Feb 1850, Francestown, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire.
2. 5. Edwin Bunnell BROWN   b. 14 Nov 1851, Francestown, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire; d. 21 Jun 1859, Francestown, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire.

! (1) IGI, FHL, 1997.
(2) NH Brides' Index, 1640-1900 - An Index to Brides, Mothers of Brides, and Mothers of Grooms. FHL #975,679.
(3) NH Index to deaths, early to 1900. FHL #1,001,060. Cites Vol. 2.
(4) Hillsborough Co., NH Probate Records, Wills, Vol. 57, 1848-1856, p.59. FHL #16,096.
(5) "History of Francestown, New Hampshire," by Rev. W.R. Cochrane and George K. Wood (1895) p.547. FHL #974.28/F1 H2c.

! Birth: (1,5) 15 Dec 1816. (1,3,5) Reading, Windsor Co., VT, d/o Titus BROWN/Jerusha HUTCHINSON. (2) d/o Titus BROWN/Jerusha C. (HUTCHINSON) BUNNELL of Francestown, NH. (3) Age 34 at death on 27 Jul 1851 (b. 1817).
Marriage to Thomas B. BRADFORD: (2) 21 Jul 1846, Francestown, NH. (5)
Death: (3,5) 27 Jul 1851, Francestown, NH.
Burial: (3) Francestown, NH.

(2) 1846: Of Francestown, NH at time of marriage.
(3) 1848, 28 Dec: Titus BROWN of Francestown, Hillsborough Co., NH, worte his will. Gives to son Lindsey K. BROWN and daughter Emily H. BRADFORD, wife of Thomas BRADFORD, all his real estate and residual estate. Names executors Lindsey K. BROWN and Thomas B. BRADFORD.


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! (1) "History of Francestown, New Hampshire," by Rev. W.R. Cochrane and George K. Wood (1895) p.547. FHL #974.28/F1 H2c. Cites: (a) Titus Brown.

! Birth: (1a) 8 Feb 1850, Francestown, NH, s/o Linsley Keyes BROWN/Asenath B. BUTLER.
Marriage to __ __: (1) Was married in 1895.

(1) 1895: Living in Milwaukee, WI.


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! (1) "History of Francestown, New Hampshire," by Rev. W.R. Cochrane and George K. Wood (1895) p.547. FHL #974.28/F1 H2c.

! Birth: (1) 14 Nov 1851, Francestown, NH, d/o Linsley Keyes BROWN/Asenath B. BUTLER.
Death: (1) 21 Jun 1859, Francestown, NH.


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