Ethel May Brown

F, b. 1881

Florence Maud Brown

F, b. 19 August 1922, d. 24 September 1989

Francis James Brown

M, b. 11 June 1899, d. 3 July 1983

Child of Francis James Brown and Elizabeth Sophia Kendall

Francis Leonard Brown

M, b. 1888, d. 1931
  • Francis Leonard Brown was born in 1888 in New Zealand. He ws the son of Moses and Elizabeth Ellen BROWN.
  • At the age of 32 years, Francis Leonard Brown married Gladys Bridgeman, daughter of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton, on 1 July 1920 in New Zealand.
  • Francis Leonard Brown died in 1931 in New Zealand.

Child of Francis Leonard Brown and Gladys Bridgeman

Frank Earl Brown

M, b. 1879, d. 1936

Child of Frank Earl Brown and Blanche Amy Cresswell

Frederick Brown

M, b. 23 March 1895, d. 8 November 1967

Frederick Brown

M, b. 1915, d. 1990

George Hunt Brown

M, b. 24 June 1896, d. January 1969

Gertrude C Brown

F, b. 1884

Grace Brown

F, b. circa 1880, d. 1964

Henry Arthur (Artie) Brown

M, b. 1 April 1929, d. 26 December 2011
  • Henry Arthur (Artie) Brown was born on 1 April 1929.
  • He was the son of James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies.
  • Henry Arthur (Artie) Brown died on 26 December 2011 at age 82.
  • He was buried on 3 January 2012 in Crow's Nest Cemetery following a service in the Uniting Church - LAWS1-0AF-0017.

Henry John Brown

M, b. 1888, d. 1958
  • Henry John Brown was born in 1888 in Queensland. He was the son of James Willliam BROWN and Margery THOMSON.
  • At the age of 26 years, Henry John Brown married Ruby White, daughter of Charles White and Sarah Arnold, in 1914 in Queensland.
  • On 29 October 1927,his wife, Ruby White died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Henry John Brown died in 1958 in Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales.

Herbert C Brown

M, b. 1886

Irene May Brown

F, b. 1906

James Brown

M, b. circa 1880

James Brown

M, b. circa 1870

James Henry Brown

M, b. 6 August 1876, d. 18 May 1960
  • James Henry Brown was born on 6 August 1876 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden.
  • James Henry Brown was baptized on 25 September 1876 in Methodist Church, Crow's Nest.
  • At the age of 22 years and 10 months, James Henry Brown married Rose Elizabeth Gillies, daughter of Francis Gillies and Mary Robinson, on 6 June 1899 in Methodist Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. James was a farmer.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1905 and 1926 living at Thornville. James was a farmer.
  • James Henry Brown enrolled his son Francis James Brown in Pinelands State School on 1 April 1908. James was a teamster at Pinelands.
    ; Frank was 8 years old. His father was a teamster at Pinelands.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Thornville. James was a farmer. Their daughter Margaret most likely lived with them.
  • James Henry Brown was mentioned in the Obituary of his mother, Margaret Boden in February 1930. "OBITUARY MRS EDWARD BROWN
    One of the oldest identities of Crows Nest in the person of Mrs Edward Brown (Margaret) passed away at her home on Sunday (writes our Crows Nest correspondent). She was born in County Armagh, Ireland 85 years ago and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Boden. She came to Queensland over 60 years ago and was married to Mr Edward Brown in Toowoomba shortly afterwards. She had lived in and around Crows Nest ever since. They were to have celebrated their diamond wedding this year. Her kindly and gentle nature endeared her to the hearts of all, and the older residents of the district speak in glowing terms of the many thoughtful acts of Mrs. Brown, in the old pioneering days. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and five sons, Messrs. J.R.W. Brown (West Australia) Thomas (Brisbane) H. Brown (Wondai), S Brown (Kilburnie) E. Brown (Highfields) and two daughters Mrs Chas Brewer (Pinelands) and Mrs James Gibbs (Crows Nest) one daughter, Mrs Margaret Hess died a few years ago. The late Mrs Brown and Mr Brown have 47 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Crows Nest Cemetery on Monday. The flag at the Soldiers Memorial was flown at half mast as a mark of respect."
  • James Henry Brown was listed as the next of kin of Richard David Brown when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 24 March 1942 in Brisbane. He was living at Wutul at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin was James Brown, his father. His service number was QX30793. He was discharged on 22 Sep 1945 with the rank of Private in the 2nd/6th Battalion.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Thornville, Crow's Nest. James was a farmer at Thornville, Rose was listed as living at Wutul. Their sons Richard, Ron (listed on the roll as Roy) and Sydney,labourers also lived at Thornville as did son Frank. Daughter Madge also lived at Thornville.
  • On 2 September 1946,his wife, Rose Elizabeth Gillies died in Queensland at age 65.
  • James Henry Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 81a North Street, Toowoomba. James was a grazier.
  • James Henry Brown died on 18 May 1960 in Queensland at age 83.
  • James was buried on 20 May 1960 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00D-0041.

Children of James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies

Jane Brown

F, b. circa 1830
  • Jane Brown was born circa 1830.
  • Jane Brown married Arthur Hill circa 1855.

Child of Jane Brown and Arthur Hill

John Brown

M, b. circa 1850
  • John Brown was born circa 1850.
  • John Brown married Louisa Clipsham in 1875.
  • John Brown lived in Pechey.

Child of John Brown and Louisa Clipsham

John Brown

M, b. 1858, d. 20 June 1920
  • John Brown was born in 1858. He was the son of Frederick Brown and Mary Motley.
  • At the age of 54 years, John Brown married Edith Sarah Matilda Pickup, daughter of James Pickup and Sarah Ann Jane Stacey, on 18 May 1912 in Queensland.
  • John Brown died on 20 June 1920 in Queensland.
  • John was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00B-0019.

John Brown

M, b. 11 May 1752, d. September 1834
  • John Brown was baptized on 11 May 1752 in Snainton, Yorkshire. His father was William.
  • At the age of 31 years, 8 months and 22 days, John Brown married Margaret Mossit on 2 February 1784 in Pontefract, Yorkshire.
  • John Brown died in September 1834 in Seamer, Yorkshire, at age 82.
  • John was buried on 27 September 1834 in Seamer, Yorkshire.

Children of John Brown and Margaret Mossit

John Brown

M, b. 4 April 1791, d. November 1793
  • John Brown was born on 4 April 1791 in Seamer, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of John Brown and Margaret Mossit.
  • John Brown was baptized on 1 May 1791 in Seamer, Yorkshire.
  • John Brown died in November 1793 at age 2.
  • John was buried on 25 November 1793 in Seamer, Yorkshire.

John Henry Brown

M, b. 9 October 1903, d. 7 April 1975
  • John Henry Brown was born on 9 October 1903 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies.
  • At the age of 23 years, 8 months and 27 days, John Henry Brown married Ada Angelina Otto, daughter of Adolf Otto and Maria Polzin, on 6 July 1927 in Queensland.
  • John Henry Brown and Ada Angelina Otto appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1932 living at Thornville. John was a farmer.
  • John Henry Brown and Ada Angelina Otto appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1934 and 1937 living at Emu Creek. John was a farmer.
  • Around 1939, John and Ada's children attended Jubilee Vale State School.
  • John Henry Brown and Ada Angelina Otto appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1949 and 1972 living at Rocky Creek, Yarraman. John was a farmer.
  • John Henry Brown died on 7 April 1975 in Queensland at age 71.
  • John was buried on 9 April 1975 in Yarraman Cemetery. LUTH1-00C-0003.

John Robert William (Jack) Brown

M, b. 21 February 1871, d. 7 June 1967
  • John Robert William (Jack) Brown was born on 21 February 1871 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden.
  • John Robert William (Jack) Brown may have commenced school in March 1877 at Crow's Nest Provisional School. His brother Edward 2, and John 6 were listed as future students for the proposed school but, according to the book, 125th Anniversary of Crow's Nest State School, only Edward started at the new school. This may be an error and should have been John. The teacher was William Jenkinson who was untrained and had to cope with an under-equipped school. There were no blackboards, slates, books etc. He left a few months later and was replaced by David Moylan.
  • When the Perseverance Creek School was opened in November 1880, the first day pupils were John Ryan, William Diamond, Alf Ernest Bidgood, Miriam Case, Kate Diamond, Rachel Diamond, Ann Hebbel, Margaret Hebbel, Jacob Hebbel, Emily White, Mary Ryan, and George Case. The first head teacher was Thomas Walls and the School Committee consisted of Joseph Cossart (Secretary - his eldest child was only four at the time), Alf Bidgood, John Hebbel, James and John McQuillan.
    The following year Alice Brown, Joseph Cronk, John Brown, Edward Brown, Alice Cronk, Minnie Humberdross, Emma Humberdross and John Kynoch were enrolled.
  • At the age of 26 years, John Robert William (Jack) Brown married Mary Kettelwell Maguire, daughter of Edward Maguire and Hannah Colcough, in 1898 in Queensland.
  • John Robert William (Jack) Brown and Mary Kettelwell Maguire appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. He was a farmer as was his father Edward and brothers James and Samuel.
  • John Robert William (Jack) Brown was mentioned in the Obituary of his mother, Margaret Boden in February 1930. "OBITUARY MRS EDWARD BROWN
    One of the oldest identities of Crows Nest in the person of Mrs Edward Brown (Margaret) passed away at her home on Sunday (writes our Crows Nest correspondent). She was born in County Armagh, Ireland 85 years ago and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Boden. She came to Queensland over 60 years ago and was married to Mr Edward Brown in Toowoomba shortly afterwards. She had lived in and around Crows Nest ever since. They were to have celebrated their diamond wedding this year. Her kindly and gentle nature endeared her to the hearts of all, and the older residents of the district speak in glowing terms of the many thoughtful acts of Mrs. Brown, in the old pioneering days. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and five sons, Messrs. J.R.W. Brown (West Australia) Thomas (Brisbane) H. Brown (Wondai), S Brown (Kilburnie) E. Brown (Highfields) and two daughters Mrs Chas Brewer (Pinelands) and Mrs James Gibbs (Crows Nest) one daughter, Mrs Margaret Hess died a few years ago. The late Mrs Brown and Mr Brown have 47 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Crows Nest Cemetery on Monday. The flag at the Soldiers Memorial was flown at half mast as a mark of respect."
  • On 5 September 1935,his wife, Mary Kettelwell Maguire died in Queensland.
  • John Robert William (Jack) Brown died on 7 June 1967 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 96.
  • John was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00C-0012.

Madge Brown

F, b. 25 January 1917, d. 17 November 1993
  • Madge Brown was born on 25 January 1917.
  • She was the daughter of James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies.
  • Madge Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll with James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies in 1943 in Thornville, Crow's Nest. James was a farmer at Thornville, Rose was listed as living at Wutul. Their sons Richard, Ron (listed on the roll as Roy) and Sydney,labourers also lived at Thornville as did son Frank. Daughter Madge also lived at Thornville.
  • At the age of 28 years, 2 months and 17 days, Madge Brown married Leopold Morris Smith, son of Fred Smith and Roma Douglas Tigell, on 11 April 1945.
  • Madge Brown died on 17 November 1993 at age 76.

Child of Madge Brown and Leopold Morris Smith

Margaret Priscilla Brown

F, b. 8 March 1886, d. 28 July 1922
  • Margaret Priscilla Brown was born on 8 March 1886 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden.
  • Between 1889 and 1893 the Brown children attended Pechey Provisional School. Edward snr was listed as a selector at the time, most likely augmenting his income by carting timber.
  • At the age of 26 years and 19 days, Margaret Priscilla Brown married Ernest William Henry (Willie) Hess, son of Wilhelm Hess and Amelia (Emily) Keno, on 27 March 1912 in Queensland.
  • Margaret was buried on 28 July 1922 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00C-0029.
  • Margaret Priscilla Brown died on 28 July 1922 in Kingaroy, Queensland, at age 36.

Margaret Rose Brown

F, b. 23 September 1900, d. 15 February 1995

Child of Margaret Rose Brown and Robert Henry Sollitt

Mary Brown

F, b. 17 December 1914, d. 5 December 2005

Child of Mary Brown and Benjamin Harold Paton

Mary Brown

F, b. 1835, d. 1 April 1898
  • Mary Brown was born in 1835. She was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Mary Jennings.
  • Mary Brown married Richard Cooke circa 1860.
  • Mary Brown died on 1 April 1898.
  • Mary was buried on 3 April 1898 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Children of Mary Brown and Richard Cooke

Mary Brown

F, b. 20 February 1793