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This is a FIRST DRAFT of Andrew Brown and his descendants. There is still work to be done to determine the parents and other ancestors of Andrew.

The descendants of Andrew can be found in Group 55 at the Brown Family DNA Project Site at FamilytreeDNA.com where additional information can be found about a different Andrew Brown Family that remained in Virginia. yDNA provides proof of a close family relationship between the two families.

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Records show that Andrew Brown served under Colonel Elijah Clarke in the War of the Revolution but the DAR no longer supports membership through Andrew. Colonel Clarke states "Andrew Brown was a refugee while in possession of British Arms, and did his duty faithfully while under my command, is therefore entitled to a bounty of 250 acres of land". Andrew was 14 years old at the time. He is listed on page 377 of the Georgia Register of Revolutionary Soldiers by Knight and on page 265 in the Register of Georgia Revolutionary War Soldier's Graves. Unless noted otherwise the dates recorded for his emmediate family come from a Family Bible notarized for the State Archieves by Laura Satterfield. It was in the possession of W. H. Smith of Hartwell, Georgia at the time of this writing.

Burried in old section of Holly Springs Cemetery. Has DAR Marker, fieldstone with initials M. B.

Andrew moved to Wilkes County, Georgia which later became Elbert County and even later Hart County. Located near place called "Center of the World". This place was a Cherokee Nation trading center. Trails led from the Center in every direction.

Note: This info from Karen Thompson Ledford. She was in possession of a booklet (unknown source) entitled "The Andrew Brown Family of Albemarle County, Virginia and Elbert and Hart Counties, Georgia".

1820 Elbert County GA Census: Whites Twp., Roll M33_8, pg. 176, line 1.
Brown, Andrew
Males: 2 = under 10, 1 = 10-16, 1 = 16-18, 2 = 16-26, 1 = over 44, 4 working in agriculture,
Females: 3 = under 10, 2 = 10-16, 1 = 26-45, no slaves, total = 12.

1830 Elbert County GA Census: Roll 17, pg. 120, line 10.
Males: 1 = 5-10, 2 = 10-15, 1 = 60-70,
Females 1 = 10-15, 1 = 15-20, 1 = 40-50, no slaves.

1840 Elbert County GA Census: 194th div., Elbert, Roll 40, pg. 185, line 25.
Males: 1 = 80-90, 2 working in agriculture,
Females: 1 = 10-15, 1 = 20-30, 1 = 60-70, no slaves, total = 4.

1850 Elbert County GA Census: 1094, 1094, Elbert, Roll M432_68, pg. 437.
Brown, A. 81 W M farmer VA, P. 71 W F VA and
Hall, E. 13 W F GA

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Andrew moved to Wilkes Cnty GA in the northeast corner of the county, near what was called "the center of the world" later Elbert Cnty which was formed in 1790. Andrew's service as a Revolutionary soldier (American Revolution 1775-1783) was certified by Col. Elijah Clark, May 20, 1784.A bounty grant # 2659 of 287-1/2 acres in Washington Cnty GA was granted May 25, 1784. Head grant # 982 for 250 acres in Franklin Cnty GA was granted Sept 5, 1796 (ref Surveyor, General Deapartmen, 330 Capitol Ave SE Atlanta Fulton Cnty GA 30334).Both Andrew and MArgaret (Adams) Brown are reported to have died in 1970 (exact dates not available and dates on grave markers not legible) and were buried in Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Elbert Cnty GA.

Birth	22 Sep 1769	Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
Marriage	4 Apr 1794	Elbert County, Georgia, USA - Margaret "Peggy" ADAMS
Residence	1801	Tax List 1801, Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Military	1812	USA
Civil	1815	Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Residence	1820	Whites, Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Residence	1830	Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Residence	1840	Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Residence	1860	Mccurry Dist., Hart County, GA
Residence	12 Jul 1867	Hart County, Georgia, USA
Death	1870	Hart County, Georgia, USA
Burial	1870	Holly Springs Baptist Church, Bowman, Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Residence		Age: 80 - McCurry, Hart County, Georgia, USA
Military		USA

Spouse	Margaret "Peggy" ADAMS (1780 - 1860)
Child	William Andrew BROWN (1795 - 1866)
Child	Dr. Hiram BROWN (1797 - 1875)
Child	James L. BROWN (1799 - 1894)
Child	Adam A. BROWN (1800 - 1868)
Child	Henry BROWN (1802 - 1903)
Child	Sarah Ann G. "Sally" BROWN (1805 - )
Child	Wiley B. BROWN (1807 - 1857)
Child	Martha H. "Patsy" BROWN (1809 - )
Child	Nancy T. BROWN (1811 - 1811)
Child	Emily L. "Milly" BROWN (1813 - )
Child	Andrew Jackson "Jackie" BROWN (1816 - 1899)
Child	Roland Jefferson BROWN (1816 - 1894)
Child	Margaret J. "Peggy" BROWN (1819 - )
Child	John Willis "Willis" BROWN (1821 - 1900)
Child	Nancy BROWN (1811 - 1827)

Father

William BROWN (1745 - )

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