Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam “Willie” Henry Brown, 2C3R
Birth14 Jun 1896, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death12 Jan 1952, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky
BurialClearfield (Bradley) Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherThomas Coleman Brown (1867-1949)
MotherPolina Nancy Ferrand (1868-1924)
Marriage6 Nov 1917, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseJennie Lee Brown, 2C2R
Birth6 Feb 1902, Crix, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death8 Jul 1963, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialClearfield Cem, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherFarmer R. Brown (1878-1935)
MotherCelia Burton (1884-1956)
Children
1 MClarence Edwin Brown, 3C1R
Birth25 Aug 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death11 Jan 1985, Salt Lake City, Utah
SpouseJoan Garretson
2 MFredro Ted Brown, 3C1R
Birth22 Aug 1919, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death1 Mar 1969, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseJosephine Rose Black , 3C1R
SpouseMr. Hayes
4 MLeslie Coleman Brown, 3C1R
Birth20 Feb 1922, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death23 Feb 1922, Rowan Co., Kentucky
5 MWillis Philman Brown, 3C1R
Birth19 Dec 1924, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death6 Sep 1946, Carter Co., Kentucky
SpouseHelen Francis Conley
6 FRuth Avanell Brown, 3C1R
Birth5 Nov 1926, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseMr. Rigsby
SpouseCharles Castle
7 MRoy Brown, 3C1R
Birth16 Nov 1930, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death23 Mar 1949, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
8 FLoretta Fay Brown, 3C1R
Birth10 May 1932, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death21 Jul 1935, Rowan Co., Kentucky
9 FOdema Lee Brown, 3C1R
Birth28 Jan 1935, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death28 Jan 1935, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Notes for William “Willie” Henry Brown
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1918, records Willie Brown, age 21, residence Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky, born 14 June 1896 in Rowan Co., Ky, employer M. & N.F. R.R. Co., Clearfield, nearest relative Bud Brown, Clearfield.
His death certificate records Willie Henry Brown, age 55 years 7 months 28 days, born 14 June 1896 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 12 Jan 1952 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky, married, occupation clay miner, father Thomas C. Brown, mother’s maiden name Palena Frann, cause of death fractured ribs with contusion of lungs, complicated by pneumonia and shock, due to accident in factory at Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky, fell off incined R.R., informant Palena Brown, burial in Clearfield Cemetery.
By “inclined R.R.” in a “factory” is most likely meant a track in the clay mine.
His death certificate records Willie Henry Brown, age 55 years 7 months 28 days, born 14 June 1896 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 12 Jan 1952 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky, married, occupation clay miner, father Thomas C. Brown, mother’s maiden name Palena Frann, cause of death fractured ribs with contusion of lungs, complicated by pneumonia and shock, due to accident in factory at Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky, fell off incined R.R., informant Palena Brown, burial in Clearfield Cemetery.
By “inclined R.R.” in a “factory” is most likely meant a track in the clay mine.
Notes for William “Willie” Henry & Jennie Lee (Family)
Willie and Jennie were second cousins once removed.
Census
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearcy precinct, enumerated 13 Jan, lists on p. 2B as family #43/45:
Brown, Willie H., 24, farmer; Jenny L., wife, 18; Clarence, son, 1 5/12; Fred, son, 5/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is headed by Willie’s parents.
Brown, Willie H., 24, farmer; Jenny L., wife, 18; Clarence, son, 1 5/12; Fred, son, 5/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is headed by Willie’s parents.
