Individual Details

According to his deposition in Surry County records, William Browne was 24 years old in 1695. He married Jane Meriwether, daughter of Nicholas Meriwether and Elizabeth, his wife. Elizabeth Meriwether was the second wife of Lt. Col William Browne making Jane, his wife, also his stepsister. He was justice of Surry County Court, September 15, 1693, and was named first on the commission of the Governor, December 20, 1710. He was vestryman of southwark Parish in 1719.
His will is dated July 3, 1746 and was presented in court by Henry Browne and proved by the witnesses: Patrick Adams, Richard Cocke, and Petter Warren, January 19, 1747. He appointed his guardian, Henry Browne, his executor.(William and Mary Quarterly)
The will was recorded on 19 Jan, 1747. It mentions grandsons: Henry and William Browne (the latter not 18) Philip, William and John Eldoe; Henry Edloe, dec'd. Granddaughters" Jane, Rebecca and Mary Edloe; Ann Browne, daughter of Henry; Ann Browne, daughter of William; Rebecca, Elizabeth and Martha Browne; Lucy Gray, daughter of William; Mary Eaton. Daughter - in - law: Mary Browne. Great-grandsons: Henry Cocke, son of Leumel. Mentions: land where his grandson, Henry Browne;s father lived, land in Isle of Wight and Brunswick Counties.
Children of William Browne, Jr. and Jane Meriwether are:
Jane Browne, d. date unknown.
William Browne, d. Bef. 1744. Wife was Mary.
Henry Browne, d. Bet. 1734 - 1735. Married twice. Both wives named Elizabeth, surnames unknown.
Mary Browne, d. Bef. 1746. Married Henry Edloe
Elizabeth Browne, d. Bef. 1746. Married Francis Clements.
Ann Browne, d. Bef. 1746.

Birth	1671	Surry County, Virginia
Death	Bef 19 Jan 1747	Surry County, Virginia
Marriage		Jane Meriwether

Spouse

Jane Meriwether (1675 - 1746)

Father

Lt. Col. William Browne Sr. ( - )