John Brown (1736-1803)

Merchant, co-founder of Brown University

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Family
Notes / Biography Associated Houses References

Parents

James Brown II

Captain James Brown II, of Providence, Rhode Island

1697-1739

Hope Tillinghast (Power) Brown

Mrs Hope Tillinghast (Power) Brown

1701-1792

Spouse

Sarah (Smith) Brown

Mrs Sarah (Smith) Brown

1738-1825

Children

James Brown III

James Brown III, of Providence, died unmarried

1761-1834

Abigail (Brown) Francis

Mrs "Abby" (Brown) Francis

1766-1821

Sarah (Brown) Herreshoff

Mrs Sarah (Brown) Herreshoff

1773-1846

Alice (Brown) Mason

Mrs Alice (Brown) Mason

1779-1823

Associated Houses

John Brown House

Providence, Rhode Island

Spring Green Farm

Warwick, Rhode Island

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