Charles Henry Brown

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• Residence: 1880, Ophir, Butte, California, USA
• Residence: 1900, Gridley, Butte, California, USA
• Census: Jun 1900, Gridley, Butte, California, USA
• Occupation: Jun 1900, Gridley, Butte, California, USA; Foreman ranch
• Residence: 1920, Gridley, Butte, California, USA

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Charles H. Brown, Prominent Butte Citizen, Dies at Home

Death yesterday morning at 6:30 o'clock claimed Charles Henry Brown, 53, at his home in Gridley. Brown for many years had been identified with Butte county politics and had served as county supervisor and assemblyman. Death came following years of failing health.

In the death of C. H. Brown Butte county loses one of its best citizens. He was devoted and loyal to his community, to his friends and to his family. A man of sound judgment and unimpeachable integrity, he was widely recognized for his business ability, strength of character and sound vision of life. He was genial and companionable and his friendships wide and lasting, and these friends will sincerely mourn his passing.

In State Many Years

Charles H. Brown was one of the leading cattle raisers, stockmen and farmers of Butte county. His father, Pearley G. Brown, a native of Ohio and also a stock raiser, brought his family to California in 1872, when Charles H. was a baby. The father took up farming and the raising of livestock, first at Lomo, later at Palermo, and still later at Biggs. A few years later, while Charles was still a child, the father died.

The deceased attended school in the Lone Tree district and finished at the public school at Biggs. He then began the livestock business. In early days he was the youngest cattle buyer traveling out of San Francisco. He was made foreman of the Reyman & Evans cattle ranch, on the Ord place near Gridley, and afterward joined the company as a partner. In 1909 and 1910 he leased over 20,000 acres of land and carried on the cattle business himself on a large scale. At the time of his death he owned two ranches, on which he raised fruit and grain, and was a renter of other property.

Held Important Posts

For eight years Brown was a supervisor of Butte county, and for two years of that time he served as chairman of the board. He was elected a member of the assembly of the California legislature in 1916 and gave active service for a term.

During his capacity as assemblyman Brown served on many important committees and groups within the assembly organization. He was a member of the committee on agriculture, drainage, swamps and overflowed lands; irrigation, labor and capital; ways and means, and livestock and dairy.

During the World War he was a member of the Butte County Council of Defense and was chairman of the community council at Gridley.

Brown is survived by the widow, Mrs. Marie Brown of Gridley, and a daughter, by a former marriage, Mrs. E. F. Perkins of Berkeley.

The deceased was prominent in Masonic and Elk circles. He was made a Mason in North Butte Lodge No. 290 at Gridley, and was a member of Franklin Chapter No. 20, R. A. M., and the Oroville Commandery No. 5, K.T. both at Oroville, and Islam Temple in San Francisco. He also was a member of Marysville Lodge No. 283, B. P. O. E.

Funeral services will he head at the family residence in Gridley on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be public, under auspices of North Butte Lodge No. 230, F. & A. M., Past Commander T. J. Lang officiating.

Burial will be in the Yuba City Mausoleum.

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Charles Henry Brown died at his home in Gridley yesterday morning shortly after 6 o'clock.

Deceased was a native of Illinois, in which state was born July 31, 1871, his death occurring at the age of 63 years, 2 months and 20 days.

Mr. Brown had been in failing health for a number of years, being afflicted with Brights disease and diabetes. During the past summer he suffered a slight shock of paralysis, but recovered sufficiently to get about and attend to his business. He had been in Chico on Saturday last. At about 8 o'clock Saturday evening shortly after returning to his home, he called his sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora Block, on the phone, and as he hung up was stricken. His condition was regarded a serious from the first and he continued to fail until his death yesterday morning.

Thus passed away in middle age perhaps the most prominent citizen of Butte county, where he had lived the most of his life. "Charlie" Brown, as he was known to everyone, will be missed by his community and his county. He was in the best sense a public man. During the war and at all times when the community had a task to perform "Charlie" Brown was drafted first, and to his credit be it said he never begged off; never was too busy; never was too tired, though he had worked harder and had less sleep for a week than any of the rest. He always helped and on most occasions led. He went straight to the point and had small patience with mere talk.

Always a busy man, "Charlie" found time to serve his county a supervisor for two terms, and later as assemblyman, declining to run for re-election because of failing health. He gave the best he had in his political work. He enjoyed the loyalty of his friends and the respect of his enemies, for enemies of course he made in political strife.

Everyone in the community considered "Charlie" Brown a friend ??? even those with whom he might have differed in opinion. He was a successful business man, starting as a boy with his youth and strength and integrity as his sole capital. He was identified nearly all his life with some branch of the stock industry ??? in cattle and hogs and sheep, and of later years with mules. He maintained a large herd of the latter for hire to contractors and he had been connected indirectly in the construction work of many of the big projects of the state.

During the past few years he developed several orchards, the last being on the river bottom ranch which the purchased some years ago.

Mr. Brown was twice married. His first wife was a daughter of the late J.A. Evans and Virginia Evans, the latter still surviving. Mrs. Brown died about eighteen years ago. One daughter was born to this union ??? Mrs. E.F. Perkins of Oakland. Mr. Brown's second marriage was to Mrs. Marie Welch, who survives him.

The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and the funeral which takes place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, will be under the auspices of North Butte Lodge No. 230 F. & A. M., of Gridley, Past Commander T. J. Long officiating. The body will be laid to rest in the mausoleum at Yuba City and an escort of Knights Templar will accompany the remains. The funeral will be public.

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CHARLES H. BROWN

Former Assemblyman and Former Supervisor Charles H. Brown died at his home in Gridley early yesterday morning. Death was immediately due to paralysis, but followed an illness of years. During this long and trying illness Mr. Brown's courage never faltered or failed.

The news of Mr. Brown's death was received with profound sorrow all over Butte County. Few men in the county were better known. He had been inactive business in the county as a farmer and stockman for many years. His reputation everywhere was that of a businessman of keen ability and of absolute integrity.

Mr. Brown, served the Fourth District as supervisor for two terms. He brought to the county the same keen business ability that had characterized the conduct of his own affairs. He retired from office at the close of his second term, but the ability with which he had administered the affairs of the office had attracted such wide attention, that in 1916 he was elected to represent the county in the Assembly. He served one term there, retiring from political life after his term there had expired.

Mr. Brown was an extensive property owner and took an active interest both in community, county and state development. He was also active in Masonic circles and was a member of Royal Arch, Knights Templar and the Ben Ali Temple of the Mystic Shrine.

He was 63 years old, a native of Illinois. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Marie Brown, and one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Perkins of Oakland.

Funeral services will be held from the family residence in Gridley on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be held publicly under the auspices of the North Butte Lodge No. 230, F. and A. M. Past Commander T.J. Land, officiating.

The internment will be to the Yuba City Mausoleum.

Died:
Age: 53

Charles married Marie D Block on 20 Apr 1910 in Gridley, Butte, California, USA. Marie (daughter of Henry Block and Mary A. Dolan) was born on 1 Oct 1870 in Gridley, Butte, California, USA; died on 14 Jun 1935 in Oroville, Butte, California, USA; was buried on 17 Jun 1935 in Gridley-Biggs Cemetery, Butte County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Myrtle Evelyn Evans on 29 Jan 1895 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA. Myrtle (daughter of John Allison Evans and Virginia A. Ledbetter) was born on 25 Oct 1874 in Gridley, Butte, California, USA; died on 14 May 1906 in Gridley, Butte, California, USA; was buried on 16 May 1906 in Gridley, Butte, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Gladys Myrtle Brown

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• State Filed: California
• Census: 1850, McArthurstown, Vinton, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1850, McArthurstown, Vinton, Ohio, USA
• Census: 1860, McArthur, Vinton, Ohio, USA
• Occupation: 1860, McArthur, Vinton, Ohio, USA; farmer
• Residence: 1860, McArthur, Vinton, Ohio, USA
• Military Service: 8 Oct 1861, Ohio; H Co. and A Co. 18th Inf. Reg. OH
• Residence: 1870, Noble, Richland, Illinois, USA; Residence Post Office: Noble
• Emigration: 1871, Cincinnati, OH to CA
• Residence: 1880, Ophir, Butte, California, USA
• Residence: 1881, Central House, 17 miles south of Oroville (east of Gridley)
• Residence: 1888, San Francisco, California, USA
• Residence: 1892, San Francisco, California, USA; Age: 57

Notes:

Civil War record:
1 Oct 1861 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - joined for duty at Camp Wool, Athens, Ohio
18 Mar 1862 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - absent sick (one month?)
1 Aug 1862 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - promoted to 3rd Sgt.
30 Aug 1862 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - promoted from Sgt. to 1st Lt.
30 Aug 1862 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - appointed and commissioned 1st Lt.
24 Dec 1862 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - discharged to accept commission as 1st Lt.
10 Apr 1863 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - absent since 8 Apr 1863 on 10 days leave
28 May 1863 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - commanding company G
1 Jun 1863 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - present Murfreesboro, Tenn.
9 Jun 1863 Co. A, 18 Ohio Inf. - promoted from 1st Lt. to Capt.
15 Jun 1863 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - transferred to Co. A
28 Jul 1863 Co. A, 18 Ohio Inf. - Decherd, Tenn. - appointed Captain
20 Sep 1863 Co. A, 18 Ohio Inf. - wounded in battle of Chickamauga, in Hosp. C
7 Oct 1863 Co. A, 18 Ohio Inf. - absent station McArthur, Oh. leave for 20 days on certif. disability
7 Dec 1863 Co. A, 18 Ohio Inf. - returned from AWOL
22 Aug 1864 Co. H, 18 Ohio Inf. - remustered at Chattanooga, Tenn.

Died:
Age: 57

Pearly married Mary Ella McNeill on 23 May 1865 in Frankfort, Ross, Ohio, USA. Mary (daughter of Rhesa McNeill and Rebecca Harper) was born on 4 Sep 1841 in Ross County, Ohio, USA; died on 24 Mar 1911 in Biggs, Butte, California, USA; was buried on 26 Mar 1911 in Gridley, Butte, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Buckskin Twp., Ross County, OH
• Residence: 1870, Noble, Richland, Illinois, USA; Residence Post Office: Noble
• Emigration: 1872, OH to CA
• Residence: 1880, Ophir, Butte, California, USA
• Residence: 1910, Hamilton, Butte, California, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Gridley-Biggs Cemetery

Died:
obstruction of bowels

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, McArthurstown, Vinton County, OH
• Occupation: 1850, McArthurstown, Vinton County, OH; farmer $475
• Residence: 1 Jun 1850, District 148, Vinton, Ohio, USA
• Census: 1860, McArthur, Vinton County, OH
• Occupation: 1860, McArthur, Vinton County, OH; farmer $500/325
• Residence: 1860, McArthur, Vinton, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: McArthur

Notes:

Birth:
Born 4am

Died:
Died 8:15am

Lemuel married Anna L. Trowbridge on 11 Jun 1819 in Athens, Ohio, USA. Anna (daughter of Levi Trowbridge and Hannah Smith) was born on 7 Dec 1798 in Fair Haven, Rutland, Vermont, USA; died on 29 Mar 1863 in McArthur, Vinton, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, McArthurstown, Vinton, Ohio, USA
• Census: 1860, McArthur, Vinton, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1860, McArthur, Vinton, Ohio, USA

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• Census: 1850, Concord Twp., Ross County, OH
• Residence: 1850, Concord, Ross, Ohio
• Census: 1860, Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA
• Occupation: 1860, Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA; Farmer, $24,800 real estate
• Residence: 1860, Concord, Ross, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1870, Concord, Ross, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1875, Concord, Ross, Ohio, USA
• Census: 1880, Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA
• Occupation: 1880, Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA; farmer
• Residence: 1880, Frankfort, Ross, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1880, Concord, Ross, Ohio, USA
• Probate: 2 Apr 1886, Ross, Ohio, USA

Rhesa married Rebecca Harper on 27 Oct 1840 in Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA. Rebecca (daughter of Caleb Harper and Mary Beauchamp) was born on 5 Nov 1820 in Frankfort, Ross, Ohio, USA; died on 2 Nov 1846 in Frankfort, Ross, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1790, Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
• Probate: 1 Aug 1833, Fayette County, Ohio, USA

Notes:

They were 5th cousins.

Conflicting dates appear for the marriage of John Brown and Polly Green.

History of Athens County, Ohio, Charles M. Walker, p. 406 (1869), states their marriage in 1797. William Brown, English Immigrant of Hatfield and Leicester, Mass. and his Descendants, Carol Willits Brown, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1994, states their marriage as September 1, 1796.

John married Polly Green on 1 Sep 1796 in Leicester, Worchester, Massachusetts, USA. Polly (daughter of Lemuel Green and Sarah May) was born on 23 Jan 1772 in Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 May 1810 in Amesville, Athens, Ohio, USA; was buried in Amesville, Athens, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Molly Green
• Birth: 23 Jan 1773, Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

They were 5th cousins.

Conflicting dates appear for the marriage of John Brown and Polly Green.

History of Athens County, Ohio, Charles M. Walker, p. 406 (1869), states their marriage in 1797. William Brown, English Immigrant of Hatfield and Leicester, Mass. and his Descendants, Carol Willits Brown, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1994, states their marriage as September 1, 1796.

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• Birth: 15 May 1753, Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
• Military Service: Apr 1775, CT and MA; responded to Lexington alarm as private in Capt. Nathaniel Johnson's co.
• Residence: 1790, Fair Haven, Rutland, Vermont, USA
• Residence: 1800, Fair Haven, Rutland, Vermont
• Residence: 1810, Washington County, OH
• Residence: 1820, Chenango, New York, USA
• Residence: 1840, Gallia, Ohio, USA

Notes:

Levi Trowbridge enlisted at the outbreak of the Revolution in Capt. Thomas Clark's Derby company, which marched to relieve Boston at the Lexington alarm and was on duty two days. ("Connecticut in the Revolution", p. 8) Family tradition credits him with a later enlistment, and says he was taken prisoner with his brother by the British and confined in a prison ship, where both had the smallpox, of which his brother died.

After his marriage he settled on a farm in Oxford. He and his wife were admitted members of the Oxford Congregational church 18 Apr 1784. He followed his father to Fair Haven, VT., and in Aug 1786, the latter gave him his "second division lot" lying on the south side of the river. He sold this after his father's death and went to live on West street in the village. He lived there until the spring of 1810, when he emigrated to Washington county, Ohio, and settled near Marietta. He removed to Ames township, Gallia county, where he passed the remainder of his life until shortly before his death.

Buried:
Thomas Waugh Cemetery

Levi married Hannah Smith on 29 Dec 1782 in Fair Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Hannah (daughter of Benjamin Smith and Abigail Smith) was born in 1760 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA; died on 8 Jan 1832 in Amesville, Athens, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Fair Haven Church

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• Residence: 1816, Concord Township, Ross County, OH
• Residence: 1830, Oldtown, Ross, Ohio, USA
• Residence: 1840, Concord, Ross, Ohio, USA
• Census: 1850, Concord Twp., Ross County, OH
• Occupation: 1850, Concord Twp., Ross County, OH; farmer $100,000
• Residence: 1850, Concord, Ross, Ohio
• Census: 1860, Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA
• Occupation: 1860, Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA; farmer $4200 $2731

John married Giertrude Ann Roseboom about 1804 in Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA. Giertrude (daughter of Hendrick Roseboom and Rachel Smalley) was born on 31 Jan 1779 in New Jersey, USA; died on 6 Dec 1857 in Frankfort, Ross, Ohio, USA; was buried in Old Methodist Cemetery, Frankfort, Ross County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Burial: Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, USA

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• Census: 1810, Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, DE
• Census: 1820, Duck Creek Hundred, Kent County, DE
• Census: 1830, Waverly, Pike County, OH
• Census: 1850, Buckskin Twp., Ross County, OH
• Residence: 1850, Buckskin, Ross, Ohio
• Census: 1851, Buckskin Twp., Ross County, OH
• Probate: 25 May 1854, Ross, Ohio, USA

Caleb married Mary Beauchamp on 28 Nov 1816 in Kent County, Delaware, USA. Mary was born on 8 Nov 1785 in Delaware; died on 21 Jan 1857 in Ross County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Harper, Ross County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Harper
• Birth: Abt 1785, Delaware
• Census: 1850, Buckskin Twp., Ross County, OH
• Residence: 1850, Buckskin, Ross, Ohio, USA; Age: 65