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Thomas Brown

Birth	:	3 Dec 1835 Knox County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	9 Feb 1911 USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4192009, -91.0678024
Plot	:	Riverview Addition, Blk 38
Description	:	Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 571 THOMAS BROWN. While Thomas Brown had passed the seventy-fifth milestone on life's journey at the time of his death, February 9, 1911, he was still engaged in the practice of law. His mental powers seemed undiminished and keen discernment enabled him to analyze a law case with the readiness and ability which he displayed in earlier years. He also conducted a real-estate and loan office, and his example of active usefulness in the evening of life is one which might well be followed by many another man. He was born... Read More	Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 571 THOMAS BROWN. While Thomas Brown had passed the seventy-fifth milestone on life's journey at the time of his death, February 9, 1911, he was still engaged in the practice of law. His mental powers seemed undiminished and keen discernment enabled him to analyze a law case with the readiness and ability which he displayed in earlier years. He also conducted a real-estate and loan office, and his example of active usefulness in the evening of life is one which might well be followed by many another man. He was born in Knox county, Ohio, December 3, 1835, his parents being Garretson and Ann (Holland) Brown, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Virginia. The father made farming his life work, following that pursuit first in his native state, afterward in Ohio, and subsequently in Iowa, whither he came about 1871. He lived in Muscatine for one year and then located in Keokuk county, where he carried on agricultural pursuits until the weight of years forced him to put aside active duties. He died when more than eighty years of age, having for a few years survived his wife. Both were consistent members of the Methodist church, and their many good qualities of heart and mind gained for them the warm regard of all who knew them. Their family numbered seven children, five sons and two daughters, of whom three are now living: Reason, a farmer of Keokuk county, Iowa; Cassius M., an attorney of Sigourney, Iowa; and Elizabeth, the widow of John Trotter and also a resident of Sigourney. Thomas Brown was reared in the county of his nativity upon his father's farm, early becoming familiar with the work of plowing, planting and harvesting. He attended the district schools and afterward entered Millner Hall, a private school. Subsequently he continued his studies in Kenyon College, from which he was graduated witht the class of 1861. In August of the same year he removed westward to Muscatine and secured a position as teacher in a private academy. To this work he devoted his time and energies until 1865 and then returned to his native state, becoming principal of the preparatory department of Kenyon College. After a year, however, he returned to Muscatine and taught in the academy of this city until 1872, when he went to Davenport and taught in Griswold College. There he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1875. He returned to Muscatine for practice, and in connection with the duties of his profession he engaged in the conduct of a real-estate, loan and insurance business. He was a very active man and one whose labors were a force in the business enterprise and progress of the city. On the 20th of August, 1862, Mr. Brown was married to Miss MARY J REED, a native of Mount Vernon, Ohio. They became parents of two daughters: Ida May, the wife of E. W. Smith; and Clara A., the wife of S. M. Hughes, the cashier of the First National Bank of Muscatine, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were members of the Episcopal church, to which their daughters also belong. His political support was given to the republican party, and for six years he served as a member of the school board. The cause of education ever found in him a warm and helpful friend, and in fact he stood as the champion of all the measures and movements which he deemed essential to the general good. His successful work as an educator brought him wide renown, for his ability placed him prominently in the ranks of Iowa's teachers. His entire life, characterized by his loyalty to his honest convictions, whether in professional service, in society, religion or in citizenship gained for him the warm regard of all with whom he was brought in contact. collene/family finder ******** Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL", Muscatine, Iowa, Friday, February 10, 1911, page 10 THOMAS BROWN---- PROMINENT LAWYER DIES AT HIS HOME----- THOMAS BROWN PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT IN THIS CITY---- Was For Many Years Member of the Muscatine Bar Association-----Eminent Scholar----- Thomas Brown, for many years a prominent figure in the commercial activity of the city, and an honored member of the Muscatine County Bar association, passed away last evening at his home at 705 West Third street, after an illness of seven weeks duration. The causeof his death was given as Cardiac asthma, and his demise was not unexpected. For some time his condition has been precarious and while it was devoutly hoped that he might be returned to health, still it was realized of late that he was fighting a losing fight, and that the end would come soon.----- Eminent Scholar----- While during the latter years of his life Mr. Brown was prominent in local insurance circles, the older residents of the city remember him as a learned scholar and a capable instructor. He was during the sixties and the early seventies, a very prominent teacher,and many well-known and prosperous business men of the city today received their academic training under his direction. A graduate of Kenyon College at Gambier, O., he came to Muscatine exceptionally equipped, and his learning made him deserving of the prominence he enjoyed in local educational circles. Mr. Brown took a deep interest in educational work, and while he specialized upon mathematics, Greek and Latin, he was well versed in all academic branches, and was recognized as one of the most efficient pedagogues of his day. Mr. Brown found keen enjoyment in study and in teaching, and the personal interest he displayed toward every student under his tutelage or care clearly evidenced his faithfulness to his trust and his love of learning.----- Native of Ohio----- Thomas Brown was born in Mt Vernon, O., on December 3, 1837, and spent his childhood and youth at that place. He entered Kenyon College at Gambier, O., as a young man and was graduated from that institution in 1861. While at that place he was for a time instructor in a preparatory school for that college, here he gained his first experience as an instructor. He came to Muscatine in September, 1861, and shortly after his advent he became identified with the Greenwood academy, being engaged as an instructor. The next year he returned to the place of his birth for a short time, and while there he was united in marriage with MARY K REED on August 1, 1862. Shortly after the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brown came to Muscatine and since that time they have numbered among the most prominent and respected residents of this city. Mr. Brown was connected with the Greenwood academy for a number of years, and also conducted for a time a private school in Muscatine. I n 1870 he accepted a position as instructor of mathematics and botany at Griswold college at Davenport, where he remained until 1874, when he again returned to this city and took up the practice of law, which he followed until his recent fatal illness.----- In Church Work----- Mr. Brown was a prominent member of Trinity Episcopal church of this city, and he displayed an interest in the welfare of that institution which was as vital as he displayed in his scholastic endeavors. He was for many years a vestryman in the church, and his business ability, as well as his keen insight, made him a valued member of that body. He took special interest in the Sunday school department, and was for years the superintendent of the school. He was one of the most efficient Bible instructors in the church, and his class was one of unusual excellence.----- Death Is Mourned----- The death of Mr. Brown is keenly regretted by all those with whom he has ever come in contact, and the loss is deeply felt in the home. Mr. Brown enjoyed the highest respect of the entire community, and his passing marks the departure of another whose activities were influential in elevating the educational standards and moral tone of the city. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Brown, and two daughters, both of Muscatine---Mrs. E. W. SMITH and Mrs. SAMUEL M. HUGHES. He is also survived by two brothers, Cassius M. Brown and R. Brown, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Trotter, all of Sigourney, Iowa. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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Thomas Brown's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA.
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Thomas Brown death on 9 Feb 1911 in USA
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Latitude: 41.4192009
Longitude: -91.0678024

Family Members:

Parent

Garrettson Brown

(1802 - 1890)

Ann Holland Brown

(1816 - 1884)

Spouse

Mary Jane Reed Brown

(1841 - 1913)

Siblings

Cassius M. Brown

(1845 - 1913)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4192009, -91.0678024

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4253006, -91.0633011

3. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4244385, -91.0430603

4. Muscatine County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4340880, -91.0889780

5. Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4432983, -91.0777969

6. Lutheran Homes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4183000, -91.1015000

7. Jewish Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4506000, -91.0125000

8. Gilbert Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4510994, -91.0119019

9. Bloomington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4778000, -91.0394500

10. Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3588982, -91.1117020

11. Drury-Reynolds Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3663420, -91.0087790

12. Hampton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3610740, -91.0120240

13. High Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4284000, -91.1660000

14. Essex Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3974100, -90.9650900

15. Houtz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4150009, -91.1999969

16. Harker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4789009, -90.9602966

17. Ardon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3849983, -91.1958008

18. Kiser Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657990, -91.1905975

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4199982, -91.2144012

20. Krell Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -90.9328003

21. Klein Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5311012, -91.0841980

22. Glancy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3098673, -91.0061006

23. Miller Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3181000, -90.9822006

24. Fairport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4417000, -90.9052963