Individual Details

In the 1843 Michigan Census the family is in Delhi Township, Ingham County, Michigan.
In the 1850 and 1870 census the family is in Delhi.
In the 1860 census the family of Thomas, Ann, and Esther are in Lansing, Ingham County.
In the 1870 census Thomas and Ann are living in Delhi.
In the 1880 census Thomas and Ann are in Mason, Ingham County.
In the 1870 and 1880 census, a grandson Edwin N. Brown is living with Thomas and Ann.
From History of Ingham and Eaton Counties, Michigan by Samuel W. Durant, Published 1880 by D.W. Ensign & Co., Philadelphia:
He was Deputy County Surveyor in 1843 and County Surveyor 1857 - 1860 and 1873 - 1874. He was an original Delhi Township land owner in Section 13, October 16, 1842. He was a Delhi Township tax payer in 1844. He held these Delhi Township offices: Justice of Peace 1844 - 1845 and 1854, Clerk 1849, Grand Juror 1843. At a meeting of the inspectors, held May 6, 1843, Thomas J. BROWN was appointed "to visit and examine the several schools that may be taught in the Township, and to give such advice to both teachers and scholars as he may think proper." Among the early school inspectors were Thomas J. BROWN, Israel R. TREMBLY, David WAIT, R.P. EVERETT, Don A. WATSON, H.H. NORTH, James JOLES, Manning CURRY, L.R. CHADDOCK, and John D. CORY. All previous to 1860. In the list of early teachers examined and licensed is found: Thomas J. BROWN District 1 Sept. 28, 1843.
From the Hastings, Nebraska Tribune:
"Another Pioneer Gone.
Thomas J. Brown, the aged grandfather of Supt. Brown of this city, died yesterday afternoon at their home on St. Joe avenue. He was probably the oldest resident in this city, being 94 years and four months of age. No children of his own have been living for some years, and so since the close of his active life he has made his home with Prof. Brown. Until recent years he led a very active life, his profession being that of civil engineer, and his influence has been like a benediction to those who knew him. The funeral will be held at the family residence this afternoon at two o'clock."
From The Ingham County Democrat, Thursday, November 19, 1896:
"Mr. Brown was one of the oldest pioneers of Ingham county, having settled in Delhi about 1840, and having been actively identified in the early development of the county. About 1870 he moved to this city where for the most past he continued to reside until about six years ago. He was county surveyor of this county for a number of years and had a wide acquaintance, not only in this city, but throughout the county. He was born in New Hampshire in 1802 and had therefore attained the remarkable age of 94 years and four months."

Birth	9 Jul 1802	Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Marriage	Abt 1834	Chautauqua County, New York - Ann L. LATHAM
Burial	Nov 1896	Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska
Death	18 Nov 1896	Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska

Spouse	Ann L. LATHAM (1817 - 1882)
Child	Alice Rosina BROWN (1836 - 1882)
Child	Esther Ann BROWN (1839 - 1860)

Father	Amos, Sr. BROWN (1767 - 1848)
Mother	Hannah STAPLES (1769 - 1859)
Sibling	Amos, Jr. BROWN (1794 - 1884)
Sibling	Hannah BROWN (1797 - 1868)
Sibling	Sally BROWN (1799 - 1804)
Sibling	Leland B. BROWN (1804 - 1862)
Sibling	Sally BROWN (1806 - 1833)
Sibling	George Washington BROWN (1809 - 1902)
Sibling	Louisa (Lovisa) BROWN (1811 - 1893)