Biographical Sketch of Alexander Brown, Sr., Bloomington Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Alexander Brown, Sr., farmer, section 30, postoffice Rushville, was born in Bath County, Kentucky, May 22, 1811, and in 1832 went to Decatur County, Indiana, and there remained till October, 1835. At that time he was married to Miss Mary A. Conner, after which they moved to Missouri, and located in Daviess County for two years, then moved to this county, where he has since resided. He now owns 160 acres of land. He previously owned more, but has given to his child- ren. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have eleven children: James W., born June 29, 1837; Martha A., born April 4, 1839; Ezra, born September 14, 1841; William S., born January 27, 1844; Franklin, born June 16, 1846; Memory, born September 6, 1848; Serrilda J., born October 19, 1850; Melvin, born April 20, 1853; Mary E., born August 24, 1858; David G., born December 20, 1855; Leona, April 21, 161, died December 21, 1880. Mrs. Brown is a native of Indiana, and was born December 19, 1819. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================