Individual Details
George N. BROWN
(20 Aug 1844 - 4 Dec 1910)
1 Jun 1850, Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT, stamped page 76, dwelling 973.
Samuel A. Brown, 52 (1797-98), born VT, Farmer, real estate of $1500
Betsey Brown, 44 (1805-06), born VT
Delia Brown, 27 (1822-23), born VT
Agnes Brown, 15 (1834-35), born VT
Mary F. Brown, 10 (1839-40), born VT
Willard Brown, 8 (1841-42), born VT
George Brown, 6 (1843-44) born VT
Samuel Brown, 3 (1846-47), born VT
Wakeman Gorham, 23 (1826027), born VT, apprentice
1 Jun 1860, Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT. Page 262, dwelling 1818L
Saml Brown, 61 (1799-99) born VT. Farmer; value of real estate owned $8, 000; value of personal estate owned $1, 000
Betsey Brown, 51 (1808-09), born VT
Agnes Brown, 24 (1835-36), born VT, domestic
Willard Brown, 17 (1842-43), born VT, farmer
George Brown, 15 (1844-45), born VT, farmer
Saml Brown, 13 (1846-47), born VT
1 Jun 1870, Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT. Page 87, dwelling 279:
George N. Brown, 25 (1844-45), farmer born VT. Real estate owned of $4, 000, personal estate of $1, 000
Mary E. Brown, 22 (1847-48), born VT
George N. Brown Jr., 4 (1865-66), born VT
Mary A. Brown, 3 (1866-67), born VT
Cora G. Brown, 3/12, born Mar 1870, born VT
Betsey E. Brown, 64 (1805-06), born VT, Boarding
1 Jun 1880, District 27, Madison Co., Montana Territory, , page 350B, Family 10, ED 27 pg 12D:
Geo N. Brown, head, 34 (1845-46) born VT, father born VT, mother born N. York, Farmer
Emeline Brown, wife, 24 (1855-56), born PA father born PA mother born VA
George Brown, son, 14 (1865-66), born VT father born VT mother born PA [sic]
Agnes Brown, daughter, 13 (1866-67), born VT father born VT mother born PA [sic]
1 Jun 1900, Waterloo No. 2 Precinct, San Joaquin Co., CA. ED 107, Sheet 17A line 7. George N. Brown, head, born Aug 1844, 55, married 9 years, born VT. Birthplaces of parents is unknown. Farmer, owning his own home. Can read and write.
Augusta E. Brown, wife, born Nov 1862, 37, married 9 years, mother of 2, 2 living, born Sweeden, both parents born Sweeden [sic], immigrated 1879, in U.S. 21 yr.
Arthur C. Brown, son, born July 1889, 10, born WA father born VT mother born Sweeden
Mable V. Brown, daughter, born Oct 1895, 4, born CA father born VT mother born Sweeden
15 Apr 1910, O'Neal Twp., San Joaquin Co., CA. ED 124, sheet 23A, dwelling 485.
George N. Brown, 65 (1845), divorced, born VT, father born NY, mother born U.S. Owned a mortgaged home. Survivor of Union Army.
5th Regiment Vermont Volunteers 22 Aug 1861 to 26 June 1865. Pg. 488 states that George Brown of the 5th Regiment, Company G, was one of 14 veterans who re-enlisted to whom the Town of Pittsford paid a bounty of $100.00. It further states that he was wounded May 12 and 14, 1864. A web site has rosters of Vermont regiments and George N. Brown is listed with the dates above.
After he married Mary, who was of Brandon, they resided some time on the homestead in Pittsford. "He has recently removed to Brandon."
Unless otherwise noted, family information from this George N. Brown on back is from "History of the Town of Pittsford, VT" by A. M. Caverly, M.D., 1872, Rutland.
George was a tanner & Currier
Deed index to Rutland Co., VT, has the following listings for George N. Brown, LDS film 0028689:
Names Book Page Date, if known
George N. Brown lease from Betsey Brown 23 559 Abt 1866
George N. Brown & B to ___ ____ Lathrop 23 541
George N. Brown from Willard C. Brown 23 535
George N. Brown from Willard C. Brown 23 536 1866
George N. Brown lease from Betsey Brown 23 539
George N. Brown to N. T. Lo__? 24 349 Abt 1869
George N. Brown to H. F. Lathrop 24 462
Brown, G__? From Meador Quarry 25 537(9?) Abt 1885
(Not sure this last is George)
Bk 32 pg 255, Madison Co., MT Deeds:
This Indenture made the fourth day of February A.D. 1879, between Lewis Michner of Madison County Territory of Montana of the first part and George N. Brown of the same place party of the second part Witnesses that the said party of the first part for and inconsideration of the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00), lawful money of the United States of America to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part, at or before the executing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has remised released and quit claimed and by these presents does remise release and quit claim unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever the improvements, buildings, fences ,irrigating ditches, water and water rights with all and singular the tenements, ???? and appurtenances situated on the North east quarter of Section eight in Township five South of Range one West situated in the said County of Madison and Territory of Montana with the possession and all right and title which the said party of the first part has or may have in and to said tract of land or any part or parcel thereof and the reversion and reversions remainder and ???? rents issues and profits thereof property possession claim and demand whatsoever as well in law as in Equity of the said party of the first part of in and to said premises and every part and parcel thereof,with the appurtenances. To have and to hold all and singular the above granted and described premises together with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever.
In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed Lewis Michner.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of ---- [left blank in the official Book] Lewis Michner's signature is notarized by Theo Muffley,Clerk.
Book 35, page 530, Madison Co., MT, Deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of One Dollar $1, to me in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged I Reuben Kelly of the county of Madison and Territory of Montana have this day bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain sell and convey to George N. Brown of the County and Terrotory afore mentioned, the following described Quartz mining property situated in Strawberry mining district in Madison County Montana territory to-wit: The undivided one-half of the Yankee Boy Lode located in the name of Geo N. Brown and Reuben Kelly and more fully described in the records of Madison County Montana territory Page 04(?) of Volume U (or V) of said records to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof I have this 13th day of August A.D. 1881 set my hand and seal. Signed Reuben Kelly.Witness Robert Hedge.
Book 35, page 531, Madison Co., MT, Deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of One Dollar $1, to me in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged I George N. Brown of the county of Madison and Territory of Montana have this day bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain sell and convey to Reuben Kelly of the County and Territory above written, the following described Quartz mining property situated in Strawberry mining district in Madison County Montana territory to-wit: The undivided one-half of the Dark (Lark or Sark?) Lode located in the name of Geo N. Brown and Reuben Kelly and more fully described in the records of Madison County Montana territory Page 55 of Volume Book 35, page 530, Madison Co., MT, Deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of One Dollar $1, to me in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged I Reuben Kelly of the county of Madison and Territory of Montana have this day bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain sell and convey to George N. Brown of the County and Territory aforementioned, the following described Quartz mining property situated in Strawberry mining district in Madison County Montana territory to-wit: The undivided one-half of the Yankee Boy Lode located in the name of Geo N. Brown and Reuben Kelly and more fully described in the records of Madison County Montana territory Page 04(?) of Volume V (or U?) of said records to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof I have this 13th day of August A.D. 1881 set my hand and seal. Signed Reuben Kelly.Witness Robert Hedge. (or V) of said records to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof I have this 13th day of August A.D. 1881 set my hand and seal. Signed George N.Brown. Witness Robert Hedge.
Book 35 page 562, Madison Co., MT, deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of the sum of Eight hundred dollars ($800.00), lawful money to us in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, we George N. Brown and Emeline E. Brown his wife of Madison County Montana Territory,have this day bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain,sell, convey and turn over to Nathan G. Freeman of the County and Territory above mentioned, all our right, title and interest to the following real estate to wit, the North East quarter of Section Eight in Township five South of Range one West together with all and singular the tenements hereditaments, water rights ditches and all appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, to have and to hold all and singular the above mentioned real estate together with all appurtenances unto him the said Nathan G. Freeman, his heirs executors or assigns forever.
In Testimony where we have this 22d day of August A.D. 1881 set our hands and seals.
Signed George N. Brown and Emeline E. Brown. Witness: Robert Hedge.
Book 38 page 587, Madison Co., MT, deeds:
Know all men by these presents, that for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars ($200.00) to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, I, George Brown of the County of Madison and Territory of Montana, have this day bargained and sold,and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey to Simeon D. Pinckney of the County and Territory above mentioned, the following described quartz mining property, situated in Washington Mining District, formerly called Strawberry mining District, in Madison County, Montana Territory, to wit: The Yankee Boy Quartz lode, located in the name George N. Brown and Ruben Kelly, and more fully described in the Records of Madison County, Montana Territory, page 54, of Volume V, of said Records, to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof than this 1st Day of November, A.D. 1883, set my hand and seal. Signed George N. Brown. Witness: N.B. Case.
Book 54 page 188, Madison Co., MT, deeds:
This Indenture, made this 16th day of October in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety-four between George Brown an unmarried man of Madison County State of Montana party of the first part, and Edward Mueller of the same County and State, party of the second part, witnesseth, That the part of the first part, for and inconsideration of twenty five ($25.00) dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has Granted, Bargained, Sold, Remised, Released,Conveyed and Quit Claimed and by these presents do Grant, Bargain,Sell, Remise, Release, Convey and Quit Claim unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever, all the right title and interest, estate claim and demands of said party of the first part of in and to that certain portion, claim and mining right title and property on these certain ledges, vein, lode or deposits of quartz and other rock in-place, containing precious metals of gold,silver and other metals, and situated in the Rabbit Mining District,County of Madison and State of Montana, and described as follows to-wit:
An undivided one-sixth and interest in and to the following named Quartz lode claims. The "Zulo Maid", "Congo", "Bushline", and the"Taylur" according to the description now of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder in and for Madison County, State of Montana.
Together with all the dips, piles and angles and also all the metals,ores, gold silver and metal bearing quartz rock and earth therein and all the rights, privileges and franchises thereto incident, appendant and appurtenant, or therewith usually had and enjoyed and also all the estate, right, title and interest, possession, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part of, in or to the premises and every part and parcel thereof.
To Have and to Hold all and singular, the said premises, together with the appurtenances and privileges thereto incident, unto the said party of the second part.
In Witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first aforesaid. Signed George Brown.
Book 54 pages 189-190, Madison Co., MT:
George Brown sold to Edward Mueller for $25.00, 1/4 interest in the Mocking Bird and the Parrot Quartz Lode Mining Claims in the Rabbit Mining District, Madison Co., MT. Wording and date of the deed are the same as the previous one.
Book 78 page 417, Madison Co., MT:
This Indenture, made this 23 day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eight between George M. [sic] Brown & Montana B. Gorham both of McAllister Mont. parties of the first part and George M. [sic] Brown of Stockton California the party of the second part. Witnesseth, That the parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One $1.00 Dollar, Lawful money of the U.S. to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do remise, release and forever quitclaim unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns, the following described real estate, situated in the Meadow Creek unorganized Mining District County of Madison and State of Montana, to-wit: One half interest in Prolific Lode Mining Claim, more fully described in Book 23 page 568 of the records of Madison County Montana. [The rest of the deed is typed boiler-plate].Signed George N. Brown and Mont B. Gorham. Witnesses T. I Vincent and Eugene McCullum.
Certificate: Know Ye, That George N. Brown, late private G Co. 5 Regiment, Vermont vols., a member of The National Home for disabled Volunteer Soldiers, who was admited on the First day of May, one thousand eight hundred and Eighty Eight, is hereby Honorably Discharged by reason of his own request. No objection to his re-admission is known to exist.
Said George N. Brown was born in Vermont is 46 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, --eyes, -- hair. Disability, Hernia, and by occupation when admitted a Mechanic.
Pensioner at $8.00 a month. Certificate No. 321349.
Given at Southern Branch, National Home D.V.S. this Sixteenth day of December, 1890. Signed, R. Good??? Governor." Copy of certificate received from Art Brown.
Obituary in the Stockton Daily Independent, 06 Dec 1910, reads as follows: BROWN-
In this city, December 4, 1910; George N. Brown, Sr., father of Arthur C. and Mable V. Brown of this city, George N. Brown, Jr. of Montana, a native of Vermont. Aged 66 yrs, 3 mos, and 15 days.
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec 6, 1910 at 2 pm in front of the family residence at No. 23 W Maple street. Interment in Rural cemetery. Friends and aquaintences are invited to attend.
An additional item in the Stockton Record, Tuesday, December 6, 1910, has this:
"GEORGE BROWN MUSTERED OUT
Old Soldier Answers Last Call
Funeral of Past Commander of Rawlins Post G.A.R. held this afternoon.
The funeral of George N. Brown, Sr., the aged and respected member of Rawlins Post No. 23 G.A.R. who died Sunday, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the Grand Army, from his late residence, No. 23 West Maple Street. The members of the G.A.R. assembled in a body to pay their last tribute to the deceased.
Mr. Brown was a native of Vermont, aged 66 years, 3 months and 15 days. He leaves a daughter, Mable V. Brown, of Stockton, and two sons, Arthur C. Brown of Stockton and George N. Brown, Jr., of Montana.
Mr. Brown was a past commander of Rawlins Post and for years was an active worker in the ranks of the organization. He went to Salt Lake last spring as a delegate from the local Post to the Grand Encampment of the G.A.R. Following the encampment, he went to Montana to visit his son for a time and inspect lands in which he was interested."
Copies of both obituaries in possession of the author.
Photo of gravestone sent digitally from volunteer on Rootsweb. It says "Sergt. Geo. N. Brown. CO. G. 5 VT Inf." The volunteer states the stone is located at Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, CA. Photo was taken 18 Jul 2000. Location is Block 10, military stones, near front of section on left side.
Samuel A. Brown, 52 (1797-98), born VT, Farmer, real estate of $1500
Betsey Brown, 44 (1805-06), born VT
Delia Brown, 27 (1822-23), born VT
Agnes Brown, 15 (1834-35), born VT
Mary F. Brown, 10 (1839-40), born VT
Willard Brown, 8 (1841-42), born VT
George Brown, 6 (1843-44) born VT
Samuel Brown, 3 (1846-47), born VT
Wakeman Gorham, 23 (1826027), born VT, apprentice
1 Jun 1860, Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT. Page 262, dwelling 1818L
Saml Brown, 61 (1799-99) born VT. Farmer; value of real estate owned $8, 000; value of personal estate owned $1, 000
Betsey Brown, 51 (1808-09), born VT
Agnes Brown, 24 (1835-36), born VT, domestic
Willard Brown, 17 (1842-43), born VT, farmer
George Brown, 15 (1844-45), born VT, farmer
Saml Brown, 13 (1846-47), born VT
1 Jun 1870, Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT. Page 87, dwelling 279:
George N. Brown, 25 (1844-45), farmer born VT. Real estate owned of $4, 000, personal estate of $1, 000
Mary E. Brown, 22 (1847-48), born VT
George N. Brown Jr., 4 (1865-66), born VT
Mary A. Brown, 3 (1866-67), born VT
Cora G. Brown, 3/12, born Mar 1870, born VT
Betsey E. Brown, 64 (1805-06), born VT, Boarding
1 Jun 1880, District 27, Madison Co., Montana Territory, , page 350B, Family 10, ED 27 pg 12D:
Geo N. Brown, head, 34 (1845-46) born VT, father born VT, mother born N. York, Farmer
Emeline Brown, wife, 24 (1855-56), born PA father born PA mother born VA
George Brown, son, 14 (1865-66), born VT father born VT mother born PA [sic]
Agnes Brown, daughter, 13 (1866-67), born VT father born VT mother born PA [sic]
1 Jun 1900, Waterloo No. 2 Precinct, San Joaquin Co., CA. ED 107, Sheet 17A line 7. George N. Brown, head, born Aug 1844, 55, married 9 years, born VT. Birthplaces of parents is unknown. Farmer, owning his own home. Can read and write.
Augusta E. Brown, wife, born Nov 1862, 37, married 9 years, mother of 2, 2 living, born Sweeden, both parents born Sweeden [sic], immigrated 1879, in U.S. 21 yr.
Arthur C. Brown, son, born July 1889, 10, born WA father born VT mother born Sweeden
Mable V. Brown, daughter, born Oct 1895, 4, born CA father born VT mother born Sweeden
15 Apr 1910, O'Neal Twp., San Joaquin Co., CA. ED 124, sheet 23A, dwelling 485.
George N. Brown, 65 (1845), divorced, born VT, father born NY, mother born U.S. Owned a mortgaged home. Survivor of Union Army.
5th Regiment Vermont Volunteers 22 Aug 1861 to 26 June 1865. Pg. 488 states that George Brown of the 5th Regiment, Company G, was one of 14 veterans who re-enlisted to whom the Town of Pittsford paid a bounty of $100.00. It further states that he was wounded May 12 and 14, 1864. A web site has rosters of Vermont regiments and George N. Brown is listed with the dates above.
After he married Mary, who was of Brandon, they resided some time on the homestead in Pittsford. "He has recently removed to Brandon."
Unless otherwise noted, family information from this George N. Brown on back is from "History of the Town of Pittsford, VT" by A. M. Caverly, M.D., 1872, Rutland.
George was a tanner & Currier
Deed index to Rutland Co., VT, has the following listings for George N. Brown, LDS film 0028689:
Names Book Page Date, if known
George N. Brown lease from Betsey Brown 23 559 Abt 1866
George N. Brown & B to ___ ____ Lathrop 23 541
George N. Brown from Willard C. Brown 23 535
George N. Brown from Willard C. Brown 23 536 1866
George N. Brown lease from Betsey Brown 23 539
George N. Brown to N. T. Lo__? 24 349 Abt 1869
George N. Brown to H. F. Lathrop 24 462
Brown, G__? From Meador Quarry 25 537(9?) Abt 1885
(Not sure this last is George)
Bk 32 pg 255, Madison Co., MT Deeds:
This Indenture made the fourth day of February A.D. 1879, between Lewis Michner of Madison County Territory of Montana of the first part and George N. Brown of the same place party of the second part Witnesses that the said party of the first part for and inconsideration of the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00), lawful money of the United States of America to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part, at or before the executing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has remised released and quit claimed and by these presents does remise release and quit claim unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever the improvements, buildings, fences ,irrigating ditches, water and water rights with all and singular the tenements, ???? and appurtenances situated on the North east quarter of Section eight in Township five South of Range one West situated in the said County of Madison and Territory of Montana with the possession and all right and title which the said party of the first part has or may have in and to said tract of land or any part or parcel thereof and the reversion and reversions remainder and ???? rents issues and profits thereof property possession claim and demand whatsoever as well in law as in Equity of the said party of the first part of in and to said premises and every part and parcel thereof,with the appurtenances. To have and to hold all and singular the above granted and described premises together with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever.
In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed Lewis Michner.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of ---- [left blank in the official Book] Lewis Michner's signature is notarized by Theo Muffley,Clerk.
Book 35, page 530, Madison Co., MT, Deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of One Dollar $1, to me in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged I Reuben Kelly of the county of Madison and Territory of Montana have this day bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain sell and convey to George N. Brown of the County and Terrotory afore mentioned, the following described Quartz mining property situated in Strawberry mining district in Madison County Montana territory to-wit: The undivided one-half of the Yankee Boy Lode located in the name of Geo N. Brown and Reuben Kelly and more fully described in the records of Madison County Montana territory Page 04(?) of Volume U (or V) of said records to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof I have this 13th day of August A.D. 1881 set my hand and seal. Signed Reuben Kelly.Witness Robert Hedge.
Book 35, page 531, Madison Co., MT, Deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of One Dollar $1, to me in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged I George N. Brown of the county of Madison and Territory of Montana have this day bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain sell and convey to Reuben Kelly of the County and Territory above written, the following described Quartz mining property situated in Strawberry mining district in Madison County Montana territory to-wit: The undivided one-half of the Dark (Lark or Sark?) Lode located in the name of Geo N. Brown and Reuben Kelly and more fully described in the records of Madison County Montana territory Page 55 of Volume Book 35, page 530, Madison Co., MT, Deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of One Dollar $1, to me in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged I Reuben Kelly of the county of Madison and Territory of Montana have this day bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain sell and convey to George N. Brown of the County and Territory aforementioned, the following described Quartz mining property situated in Strawberry mining district in Madison County Montana territory to-wit: The undivided one-half of the Yankee Boy Lode located in the name of Geo N. Brown and Reuben Kelly and more fully described in the records of Madison County Montana territory Page 04(?) of Volume V (or U?) of said records to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof I have this 13th day of August A.D. 1881 set my hand and seal. Signed Reuben Kelly.Witness Robert Hedge. (or V) of said records to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof I have this 13th day of August A.D. 1881 set my hand and seal. Signed George N.Brown. Witness Robert Hedge.
Book 35 page 562, Madison Co., MT, deeds:
Know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of the sum of Eight hundred dollars ($800.00), lawful money to us in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, we George N. Brown and Emeline E. Brown his wife of Madison County Montana Territory,have this day bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain,sell, convey and turn over to Nathan G. Freeman of the County and Territory above mentioned, all our right, title and interest to the following real estate to wit, the North East quarter of Section Eight in Township five South of Range one West together with all and singular the tenements hereditaments, water rights ditches and all appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, to have and to hold all and singular the above mentioned real estate together with all appurtenances unto him the said Nathan G. Freeman, his heirs executors or assigns forever.
In Testimony where we have this 22d day of August A.D. 1881 set our hands and seals.
Signed George N. Brown and Emeline E. Brown. Witness: Robert Hedge.
Book 38 page 587, Madison Co., MT, deeds:
Know all men by these presents, that for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars ($200.00) to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, I, George Brown of the County of Madison and Territory of Montana, have this day bargained and sold,and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey to Simeon D. Pinckney of the County and Territory above mentioned, the following described quartz mining property, situated in Washington Mining District, formerly called Strawberry mining District, in Madison County, Montana Territory, to wit: The Yankee Boy Quartz lode, located in the name George N. Brown and Ruben Kelly, and more fully described in the Records of Madison County, Montana Territory, page 54, of Volume V, of said Records, to have and to hold the same his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof than this 1st Day of November, A.D. 1883, set my hand and seal. Signed George N. Brown. Witness: N.B. Case.
Book 54 page 188, Madison Co., MT, deeds:
This Indenture, made this 16th day of October in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety-four between George Brown an unmarried man of Madison County State of Montana party of the first part, and Edward Mueller of the same County and State, party of the second part, witnesseth, That the part of the first part, for and inconsideration of twenty five ($25.00) dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has Granted, Bargained, Sold, Remised, Released,Conveyed and Quit Claimed and by these presents do Grant, Bargain,Sell, Remise, Release, Convey and Quit Claim unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever, all the right title and interest, estate claim and demands of said party of the first part of in and to that certain portion, claim and mining right title and property on these certain ledges, vein, lode or deposits of quartz and other rock in-place, containing precious metals of gold,silver and other metals, and situated in the Rabbit Mining District,County of Madison and State of Montana, and described as follows to-wit:
An undivided one-sixth and interest in and to the following named Quartz lode claims. The "Zulo Maid", "Congo", "Bushline", and the"Taylur" according to the description now of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder in and for Madison County, State of Montana.
Together with all the dips, piles and angles and also all the metals,ores, gold silver and metal bearing quartz rock and earth therein and all the rights, privileges and franchises thereto incident, appendant and appurtenant, or therewith usually had and enjoyed and also all the estate, right, title and interest, possession, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part of, in or to the premises and every part and parcel thereof.
To Have and to Hold all and singular, the said premises, together with the appurtenances and privileges thereto incident, unto the said party of the second part.
In Witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first aforesaid. Signed George Brown.
Book 54 pages 189-190, Madison Co., MT:
George Brown sold to Edward Mueller for $25.00, 1/4 interest in the Mocking Bird and the Parrot Quartz Lode Mining Claims in the Rabbit Mining District, Madison Co., MT. Wording and date of the deed are the same as the previous one.
Book 78 page 417, Madison Co., MT:
This Indenture, made this 23 day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eight between George M. [sic] Brown & Montana B. Gorham both of McAllister Mont. parties of the first part and George M. [sic] Brown of Stockton California the party of the second part. Witnesseth, That the parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One $1.00 Dollar, Lawful money of the U.S. to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do remise, release and forever quitclaim unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns, the following described real estate, situated in the Meadow Creek unorganized Mining District County of Madison and State of Montana, to-wit: One half interest in Prolific Lode Mining Claim, more fully described in Book 23 page 568 of the records of Madison County Montana. [The rest of the deed is typed boiler-plate].Signed George N. Brown and Mont B. Gorham. Witnesses T. I Vincent and Eugene McCullum.
Certificate: Know Ye, That George N. Brown, late private G Co. 5 Regiment, Vermont vols., a member of The National Home for disabled Volunteer Soldiers, who was admited on the First day of May, one thousand eight hundred and Eighty Eight, is hereby Honorably Discharged by reason of his own request. No objection to his re-admission is known to exist.
Said George N. Brown was born in Vermont is 46 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, --eyes, -- hair. Disability, Hernia, and by occupation when admitted a Mechanic.
Pensioner at $8.00 a month. Certificate No. 321349.
Given at Southern Branch, National Home D.V.S. this Sixteenth day of December, 1890. Signed, R. Good??? Governor." Copy of certificate received from Art Brown.
Obituary in the Stockton Daily Independent, 06 Dec 1910, reads as follows: BROWN-
In this city, December 4, 1910; George N. Brown, Sr., father of Arthur C. and Mable V. Brown of this city, George N. Brown, Jr. of Montana, a native of Vermont. Aged 66 yrs, 3 mos, and 15 days.
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec 6, 1910 at 2 pm in front of the family residence at No. 23 W Maple street. Interment in Rural cemetery. Friends and aquaintences are invited to attend.
An additional item in the Stockton Record, Tuesday, December 6, 1910, has this:
"GEORGE BROWN MUSTERED OUT
Old Soldier Answers Last Call
Funeral of Past Commander of Rawlins Post G.A.R. held this afternoon.
The funeral of George N. Brown, Sr., the aged and respected member of Rawlins Post No. 23 G.A.R. who died Sunday, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the Grand Army, from his late residence, No. 23 West Maple Street. The members of the G.A.R. assembled in a body to pay their last tribute to the deceased.
Mr. Brown was a native of Vermont, aged 66 years, 3 months and 15 days. He leaves a daughter, Mable V. Brown, of Stockton, and two sons, Arthur C. Brown of Stockton and George N. Brown, Jr., of Montana.
Mr. Brown was a past commander of Rawlins Post and for years was an active worker in the ranks of the organization. He went to Salt Lake last spring as a delegate from the local Post to the Grand Encampment of the G.A.R. Following the encampment, he went to Montana to visit his son for a time and inspect lands in which he was interested."
Copies of both obituaries in possession of the author.
Photo of gravestone sent digitally from volunteer on Rootsweb. It says "Sergt. Geo. N. Brown. CO. G. 5 VT Inf." The volunteer states the stone is located at Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, CA. Photo was taken 18 Jul 2000. Location is Block 10, military stones, near front of section on left side.
Events
| Birth | 20 Aug 1844 | Pittsford, Rutland Co., Vermont |  | ||
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Pittsford, Rutland Co., Vermont | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Pittsford, Rutland Co., Vermont | |||
| Marriage | 13 Jul 1865 | Mary Elizabeth BACON | | ||
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Pittsford, Rutland Co., Vermont | |||
| Marriage | 28 Oct 1873 | Boulder Co., Colorado - Eveline Nina Emma BURGER | | ||
| Property | 4 Feb 1879 | Bk 32 pg 255 - Madison Co., Montana Territory, United States | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Madison Co., Montana Territory, United States | |||
| Property | 13 Aug 1881 | Bk 35 pg 530 - Madison Co., Montana Territory, United States | |||
| Property Sale | 13 Aug 1881 | Book 35 pg 531 - Madison Co., Montana Territory, United States | |||
| Property Sale | 22 Aug 1881 | Bk 35 pg 562 - Madison Co., Montana Territory, United States | |||
| Divorce | 1883 | Probably, per Art Brown, Madison Co., Montana - Eveline Nina Emma BURGER | |||
| Property Sale | 1 Nov 1883 | Bk 38 pg 587 - Madison Co., Montana Territory, United States | |||
| Marriage | Abt 1885 | Per Art Brown, - Iona JOHNSON | |||
| Marriage | 7 Oct 1890 | Seattle, King Co., Washington - Emilia Augusta ERICKSSON | |||
| Residence | 1893 | In spring, sailed from Seattle to San Francisco. Then went to Grass Valley, CA. - California | |||
| Property Sale | 16 Oct 1894 | Bk 54 pg 188 - Madison Co., Montana | |||
| Property Sale | 16 Oct 1894 | Book 54 pg 189-190 - Madison Co., Montana | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1900 | San Joaquin Co., California | |||
| Marriage | 28 Dec 1905 | Clara FIELDS | |||
| Divorce | Oct 1907 | Information from Art Brown., - Clara FIELDS | |||
| Property | 23 May 1908 | Bk 78 pg 417 - Madison Co., Montana | |||
| Census | 15 Apr 1910 | O'Neal Twp., San Joaquin Co., California | |||
| Death | 4 Dec 1910 | Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California | | ||
| Burial | 6 Dec 1910 | Stockton Rural Cemetery, San Joaquin Co., California | | ||
| Reference No | 208 |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth BACON (1848 - 1872) |
| Child | George N. BROWN (1866 - 1943) |
| Child | Mary Agnes BROWN (1867 - 1893) |
| Child | Cora Gertrude BROWN (1869 - 1870) |
| Spouse | Emilia Augusta ERICKSSON (1862 - 1905) |
| Child | Arthur Carl BROWN (1891 - 1968) |
| Child | Mabel Virginia BROWN (1895 - 1910) |
| Spouse | Eveline Nina Emma BURGER (1856 - 1880) |
| Spouse | Iona JOHNSON ( - 1888) |
| Spouse | Clara FIELDS ( - ) |
| Father | Samuel Adams BROWN (1798 - 1867) |
| Mother | Betsey E HEMENWAY (1805 - 1885) |
| Sibling | Adelia Eliza "Delia" BROWN (1823 - 1880) |
| Sibling | James M. BROWN (1825 - ) |
| Sibling | John G. BROWN (1827 - 1847) |
| Sibling | Caroline L. BROWN (1831 - 1922) |
| Sibling | Sarah A. BROWN (1833 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Agnes BROWN (1835 - 1865) |
| Sibling | Samuel W. BROWN (1837 - 1845) |
| Sibling | Mary Francis BROWN (1840 - 1908) |
| Sibling | Willard Childs BROWN (1842 - 1923) |
| Sibling | Samuel L. BROWN (1847 - 1918) |
Endnotes
1. Death Certificate.
2. A. M. Caverly, M.D., History of the Town of Pittsford, Vt., with Biographical Sketches and Family Records (Name: 1872;), Pg. 694.
3. Pension file, #321349.
4. Compiled by Wanda Armstead and Rose Northrop, Boulder County Colorado Marriage Records 1860 - 1900 (Name: Name: Boulder Genealogical Society, Boulder, CO;;), Pg. 29.
5. George N. Brown Death Certificate, State No. 54, San Joaquin County No. 394.
6. Gravestone.