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George Edwin Brown

Birth	:	15 Jan 1851 Montrose, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jun 1933 Pretty Prairie, Reno County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Riley Cemetery, Riley, Riley County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2882996, -96.8125000
Plot	:	104-O-10-01
Description	:	Source: The Leader-Courier, Kingman, Kansas Vol. 56 No.5 (Page 8) 30 Jun 1933 George E. Brown George E. Brown, one of the pioneer residents of this community, passed away at his home eight miles northeast of Kingman, Kansas, at 1:35 o'clock Friday morning, after an illness of more than three months. He was seriously injured early in March when, while carrying a bucket of feed in his arms, a blind horse crushed him against the side... Read More	Source: The Leader-Courier, Kingman, Kansas Vol. 56 No.5 (Page 8) 30 Jun 1933 George E. Brown George E. Brown, one of the pioneer residents of this community, passed away at his home eight miles northeast of Kingman, Kansas, at 1:35 o'clock Friday morning, after an illness of more than three months. He was seriously injured early in March when, while carrying a bucket of feed in his arms, a blind horse crushed him against the side of the stall. He had never recovered from these injuries and they finally caused his death. Funeral services were held at the home at 3:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Robert Means, pastor of the Kingman Baptist church had charge of the services. Interment was in the Walnut Hill cemetery at Kingman. George Edward Brown, eldest son of Charles and Sarah (Parks) Brown, was born January 15, 1851, near Montrose, Lee County, Iowa, and passed away at his home near Kingman, Kansas, June 23, 1933; at the age of 82 years, five months, and eight days. He came from a family which was rich in pioneer history. His great grandfather Parks owned a large tract of land where New York City is now located. He leased the land for 99 years and divided the money he obtained among his children. Frederick Parks, one of the sons, married Lucy Dean, came west and took land in Lee County, Iowa, between the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers. This tract of land was known as the half breed tract, because he bought it of a half breed Indian, Chief Keokuk, after whom the city of Keokuk, at the foot of the rapids was named. Richard Brown, paternal grandfather of Geo. E. Brown, was given 47 slaves by his father. He took them to Pennsylvania and set them free, but after gaining their freedom, many were unable to provide for themselves and depended upon Mr. Brown for their livlihood(sp?). He was thus obliged to leave that state and moved to Lee County, Iowa, where he spent his remaining years. He was among the very early pioneers of that locality and at that time the Indians were still numerous there. Charles Brown left his young wife, Sarah, with his parents in 1850 and traveled in a covered wagon, drawn by oxen, to the California gold field. While he was there panning gold, George, his oldest son, was born. George was reared on an Iowa farm, and his youth and early manhood were spent in a little log cabin home in Lee County. As a young man, he was a plasterer and mason by trade. One of his most prized treasures was a Bible, given to him on his 21st birthday by his "Boss." He was married to Wealtha Reeves at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Reeves, at Montrose, Iowa, March 19, 1874. There in Iowa were born their two oldest children, Nellie and Richard (Dickie). On March 7, 1878, they left their native state and then after looking over several counties, they pre-empted 240 acres of land in Section 33, Roscoe township, Reno County, Kansas. No better land is to be found anywhere in the Sunflower state. Mrs. Brown still has the government patent for the farm on which there has never been a mortgage, nor has there ever been an abstract or a deed made for it. It was while they were still living in this one room that the little daughter, Nellie died of typhoid fever, shortly before her tenth birthday and then a few months later, three year old Dickie, died after being bitten by a rattlesnake. Later their third child, Jack, died in infancy. Six other children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brown. These, all living are: Gans, of Spivey; Edward P., of Anthony; Anna Plankenhorn, of Los Animas, Colo.; Charles, of Pretty Prairie; Bessie Robertson, of Pretty Prairie; and Leo, of Belmont. Mr. Brown placed his fields under a high state of cultivation, planted a grove and orchard, and built a larger house and other buildings to accommodate his stock but never went in debt for a cent of it. He has served as trustee and over-seer of his township and also as school treasurer. He was at all times a public spirited and progressive citizen. He has ever borne his part in the work of improving and developing his community and has been regarded as one of its truest and best citizens. Besides his wife and children, Mr. Brown is survived by 33 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five brothers and sisters, Mrs. Nevada Schooley of Kingman, Kans.; Miss Addie, Leroy, and Charles Brown of Montrose, Ia.; and Richard Brown of Boulder, Colo., besides a host of other relatives and friends.

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George Edwin Brown's memorial is located at: Riley Cemetery, Riley, Riley County, USA.
When did George Edwin Brown death?
George Edwin Brown death on 23 Jun 1933 in Pretty Prairie, Reno County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Edwin Brown's memorial?
Latitude: 39.2882996
Longitude: -96.8125000

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Brown Sr.

(1826 - 1909)

Spouse

Wealtha A. Reeves Brown

(1855 - 1940)

Siblings

Sarrah Nevada Brown Schooley

(1852 - 1939)

(1855 - 1940)

(1861 - 1938)

(1867 - 1959)

(1869 - 1952)

Minnie E. Brown Cooney

(1875 - 1921)

Children

(1875 - 1885)

(1881 - 1881)

(1882 - 1963)

(1895 - 1988)

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