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James Dick¹

M, #115651

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Marriage

James Dick married Maggie Bennet.¹

Child with Maggie Bennet

Daughter

Isabel Robertson Dick+ b. June 1881, d. 19 August 1975

Citations

[S18200] Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, George Harold Brown & Isabel Robertson Dick marriage, (Married 1907), in Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.. Hereinafter cited as Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968.

Maggie Bennet¹

F, #115652

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Name	Maggie Bennet was also known as Maggie Dick.¹
Marriage	She married James Dick.¹

Child with James Dick

Daughter

Isabel Robertson Dick+ b. June 1881, d. 19 August 1975

Citations

[S18200] Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, George Harold Brown & Isabel Robertson Dick marriage, (Married 1907), in Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.. Hereinafter cited as Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968.

Annabell Elizabeth Duncan¹

F, #115653, b. About 1882

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Father	Isa Wallace Duncan
Mother	Rosanna Tait

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Name	Annabell Elizabeth Duncan was also known as Annabell Elizabeth Brown.¹
Name	She was also known as Elizabeth Duncan.²
Birth	She was born About 1882, in Salisbury, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Duncan Brown son of James Howard Brown and Mary Anne Seaman, on 11 November 1914, in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. They were married by license. Duncan was 42 years old, a bachelor, railroad conductor, Methodist, living in Moncton. Annabell was 32 years old, a spinster, Baptist, living in Saint John.¹
Wife	Annabell Elizabeth Duncan was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Duncan Brown, as his wife, in 165 Highfield St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Duncan Brown (age 51) was his wife Elizabeth Duncan (age 38). Duncan was a conductor with the railway. Also enumerated was a sister whose identity is not known. Duncan was Methodist, his wife was Baptist.²

Partner with Duncan Brown b. 21 December 1868, d. 10 May 1945

Citations

[S18202] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Official Notice of Marriage, BROWN, DUNCAN & DUNCAN, ANABELL E. marriage, (married 11 November 1914). PANB Microfilm F15956, Code B4/1914, Number 1308.
[S18204] 1921 Census of Canada, Moncton (City), 38, Westmorland, New Brunswick, household of Duncan Brown, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 38; Census Place: 38, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Page Number: 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Isa Wallace Duncan¹

M, #115654

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Marriage

Isa Wallace Duncan married Rosanna Tait.¹

Child with Rosanna Tait

Daughter

Annabell Elizabeth Duncan b. About 1882

Citations

[S18202] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Official Notice of Marriage, BROWN, DUNCAN & DUNCAN, ANABELL E. marriage, (married 11 November 1914). PANB Microfilm F15956, Code B4/1914, Number 1308.

Rosanna Tait¹

F, #115655

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Name	Rosanna Tait was also known as Rosanna Duncan.¹
Marriage	She married Isa Wallace Duncan.¹

Child with Isa Wallace Duncan

Daughter

Annabell Elizabeth Duncan b. About 1882

Citations

[S18202] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Official Notice of Marriage, BROWN, DUNCAN & DUNCAN, ANABELL E. marriage, (married 11 November 1914). PANB Microfilm F15956, Code B4/1914, Number 1308.

Kenneth Leslie Brown¹

M, #115657, b. 22 February 1921, d. 21 March 1992

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Parents

Father	George Harold Brown b. 25 December 1879, d. 27 October 1944
Mother	Isabel Robertson Dick b. June 1881, d. 19 August 1975

Relationships	1st cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Kenneth Leslie Brown was also known as Kenneth L. Brown.²
Name	He was also known as Kenneth Lester Brown.³
Birth	He was born on 22 February 1921, in Montréal, Québec, CanadaG.^4,3
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1930 in the household of George Harold Brown, as a son, in 952 W. 15th St., Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harold Brown (age 48) were his wife, Isabel Dick (age 46), their children, James (age 20), Gordon (age 17), Angus (age 11), Kenneth (age 0) and Gladys (age 6). Harold was an organist, James a book keeper at a bank, Gordon a clerk at a department store.^4,5
Son	Kenneth Leslie Brown was enumerated on the census on 8 April 1940 in the household of George Harold Brown, as a son, in 756 18th St., Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. Enumerated in the household of George Brown (age 52) was his son Ken (age 18). George was a church organist, Ken a custodian at a rooming house.⁶
Milit-Serv	Kenneth Leslie Brown served in the military in 1944 in New York, New York, USAG, as a machinist's mate, second class, in the Coast Guard.²
Living	He was living in Dunedin, Florida, USAG, in 1967.^7,8
Death	He died on 21 March 1992 in Mease Hospital Countryside, Safety Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida, USAG.^3,1,9

Citations

[S18231] Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998, Kenneth Leslie Brown entry. Record ID: 7338::3730798.Florida Dept. of Health, Florida Department of Health; Office of Vital Records. Hereinafter cited as Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998.
[S18208] Harold Brown, Organist, Dies, The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, (published 28 October 1944), Page 3. Hereinafter cited as The Des Moines Register.
[S18230] transcription.. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S18209] 1930 United States Federal Census, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, household of Harold G. Brown, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2340409, Page 9B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18237] Death - Angus H. Brown, Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, (published 31 July 1930), Page 11. Hereinafter cited as Des Moines Tribune.
[S18235] 1940 United States Federal Census, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, household of Geo H Brown, 8 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01194, Page 5A, Record ID: 2442::125200677. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18211] Death ~ Gordon H. Brown, The Des Moines Register, Newspaper Location: Des Moines, Iowa, (published 19 November 1967), Page 17. Hereinafter cited as The Des Moines Register.
[S20121] Obituaries - Mrs. Isabel R. Brown, The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, 21 August 1975, Page 12. Hereinafter cited as The Des Moines Register.
[S18232] Death - Kenneth Leslie Brown, The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Florida, USA, (published 23 March 1992), Page 162. Hereinafter cited as The Tampa Tribune.

Gordon Harold Brown¹

M, #115658, b. About 1913, d. 17 November 1967

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Gordon Harold Brown (1913-1967).

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Father	George Harold Brown b. 25 December 1879, d. 27 October 1944
Mother	Isabel Robertson Dick b. June 1881, d. 19 August 1975

Relationships	1st cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Gordon Harold Brown was also known as Gordon Brown.²
Birth	He was born About 1913, in Montréal, Québec, CanadaG.^3,1
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1930 in the household of George Harold Brown, as a son, in 952 W. 15th St., Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harold Brown (age 48) were his wife, Isabel Dick (age 46), their children, James (age 20), Gordon (age 17), Angus (age 11), Kenneth (age 0) and Gladys (age 6). Harold was an organist, James a book keeper at a bank, Gordon a clerk at a department store.^3,4
Marriage	Gordon Harold Brown married first Marguerite Marie Meyrat daughter of Albert Meyrat and Valeria Crete, on 17 June 1933 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USAG, Gordon was 22 years old, a bachelor, book keeper, living in Des Moines. Marguerite was 22 years old, a spinster, also living in Des Moines.¹
Living	Gordon Harold Brown was living in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG, in 1944.²
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 13 April 1950 in 4130 Northwest Drive, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Gordon Brown (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Thomas (age 30) and their children, Richard (age 10), Danny (age 5) and Dianne (age 5). Gordon was an auditor for the federal Farm Bureau.⁵
Death	He died on 17 November 1967 in Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, USAG. cause of death was cancer.⁶
Burial	And was buried in Highland Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa, USAG.⁶

Partner with Marguerite Marie Meyrat b. About 1912

Child

Son	Daniel Harold Brown b. 8 August 1944, d. 10 February 2012

Citations

[S18210] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Gordon Harold Brown & Margarete Marie Meyrat marriage, 17 June 1933, Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937.
[S18208] Harold Brown, Organist, Dies, The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, (published 28 October 1944), Page 3. Hereinafter cited as The Des Moines Register.
[S18209] 1930 United States Federal Census, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, household of Harold G. Brown, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2340409, Page 9B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18237] Death - Angus H. Brown, Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, (published 31 July 1930), Page 11. Hereinafter cited as Des Moines Tribune.
[S18213] 1950 United States Federal Census, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, household of Gordon H Brown, 13 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 3447, Sheet Number 15. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18211] Death ~ Gordon H. Brown, The Des Moines Register, Newspaper Location: Des Moines, Iowa, (published 19 November 1967), Page 17. Hereinafter cited as The Des Moines Register.

Angus Herbert Brown¹

M, #115659, b. 17 December 1917, d. 30 July 1930

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Father	George Harold Brown b. 25 December 1879, d. 27 October 1944
Mother	Isabel Robertson Dick b. June 1881, d. 19 August 1975

Relationships	1st cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Angus Herbert Brown was also known as Angus H. Brown.²
Birth	He was born on 17 December 1917, in Montréal, Québec, CanadaG.^2,1
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1930 in the household of George Harold Brown, as a son, in 952 W. 15th St., Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harold Brown (age 48) were his wife, Isabel Dick (age 46), their children, James (age 20), Gordon (age 17), Angus (age 11), Kenneth (age 0) and Gladys (age 6). Harold was an organist, James a book keeper at a bank, Gordon a clerk at a department store.^2,3
Death	Angus Herbert Brown died on 30 July 1930, in Broadlawns Hospital, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG; cause of death was from a staphylococcus infection from blood poisoning. The informant for his death registration was his mother. cause of death was from a staphylococcus infection from blood poisoning. The informant for his death registration was his mother.^1,3
Burial	And was buried on 31 July 1930 in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. There is no known marker for Angus. There is no known marker for Angus.³

Citations

[S18236] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1967, digital copy of original certificate Certificate Number 0771038 ((Filed: 1 August 1930)), Iowa Death Records, Iowa Death Records; 1920-1967; State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1967.
[S18209] 1930 United States Federal Census, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, household of Harold G. Brown, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2340409, Page 9B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18237] Death - Angus H. Brown, Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, (published 31 July 1930), Page 11. Hereinafter cited as Des Moines Tribune.

Marguerite Marie Meyrat¹

F, #115661, b. About 1912

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Father	Albert Meyrat
Mother	Valeria Crete

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Name	Marguerite Marie Meyrat was also known as Marguerite Marie Brown.¹
Birth	She was born About 1912, in Ryan, Iowa, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married Gordon Harold Brown son of George Harold Brown and Isabel Robertson Dick, on 17 June 1933 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USAG.¹

Partner with Gordon Harold Brown b. About 1913, d. 17 November 1967

Citations

[S18210] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Gordon Harold Brown & Margarete Marie Meyrat marriage, 17 June 1933, Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937.

Albert Meyrat¹

M, #115662

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Marriage

Albert Meyrat married Valeria Crete.¹

Child with Valeria Crete

Daughter

Marguerite Marie Meyrat b. About 1912

Citations

[S18210] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Gordon Harold Brown & Margarete Marie Meyrat marriage, 17 June 1933, Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937.

Valeria Crete¹

F, #115663

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Name	Valeria Crete was also known as Valeria Meyrat.¹
Marriage	She married Albert Meyrat.¹

Child with Albert Meyrat

Daughter

Marguerite Marie Meyrat b. About 1912

Citations

[S18210] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Gordon Harold Brown & Margarete Marie Meyrat marriage, 17 June 1933, Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937.

Daniel Harold Brown¹

M, #115669, b. 8 August 1944, d. 10 February 2012

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Father

Gordon Harold Brown b. About 1913, d. 17 November 1967

Relationships	2nd cousin of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Daniel Harold Brown was also known as Danny H. Brown.²
Birth	He was born on 8 August 1944, in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG.^1,2
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 13 April 1950 in the household of Gordon Harold Brown, as a son, in 4130 Northwest Drive, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Gordon Brown (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Thomas (age 30) and their children, Richard (age 10), Danny (age 5) and Dianne (age 5). Gordon was an auditor for the federal Farm Bureau.²
Death	Daniel Harold Brown died on 10 February 2012 in Norwalk, Warren County, Iowa, USAG.³
Burial	He was buried on 14 February 2012 in Highland Memorial Gardens; 1 NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG.³

Citations

[S18214] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, Daniel Harold Brown, digital copy of original certificate State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904, Certificate Number 77C4/42355, ((Record ID: 61441::1440426)), State Historical Society of Iowa, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A.
[S18213] 1950 United States Federal Census, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, household of Gordon H Brown, 13 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 3447, Sheet Number 15. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18215] transcription, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Daniel Harold Brown . Hereinafter cited as U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current.

Edna Melissia Armsberry¹

F, #115672, b. About 1910, d. 16 July 1998

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Father	Joseph C. Armsberry
Mother	Julia Devore

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Name	Edna Melissia Armsberry was also known as Edna M. Armsberry.²
Name	She was also known as Edna Melissia Brown.²
Birth	She was born About 1910, in Bussey, Marion County, Iowa, USAG.²
Marriage	She married James Ronald Brown son of George Harold Brown and Isabel Robertson Dick, on 2 June 1934, in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. James was 24 years old, a bachelor, bank clerk, living in Des Moines, Iowa. Edna was 24 years old, a spinster.²
Wife	Edna Melissia Armsberry was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1950 in the household of James Ronald Brown, as his wife, in 1133 37th St., Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG. Enumerated in the household of James Brown (age 40) were his wife Edna Armsberry (age 40) and their daughters, Nancy (age 12), Carolyn (age 10) and Janet (age 6). James was a credit officer for a state bank.³
Death	She died on 16 July 1998 in Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center; 900 Polk Blvd., Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG.⁴

Partner with James Ronald Brown b. 9 July 1909, d. 7 August 1993

Citations

[S18220] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia, Nancy Joyce Brown & Joseph Leo Hughes marriage, 2 June 1962, Virginia Dept. of Health, Virginia Dept. of Health; Virginia Deaths 1912-2015, Richmond,, Virginia. Roll 101144738, Record ID: 9279::29177558.
[S18218] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, James R. Brown & Edna M. Armsberry marriage, 2 June 1934, Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937.
[S18222] 1950 United States Federal Census, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, household of James R. Brown, 4 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 3449, Sheet Number 7. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
[S18226] Death - Edna Brown, The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, (published 18 July 1998), Page 15. Hereinafter cited as The Des Moines Register.

Joseph C. Armsberry¹

M, #115673

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Marriage

Joseph C. Armsberry married Julia Devore.¹

Child with Julia Devore

Daughter

Edna Melissia Armsberry b. About 1910, d. 16 July 1998

Citations

[S18218] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, James R. Brown & Edna M. Armsberry marriage, 2 June 1934, Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937.

Julia Devore¹

F, #115674

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Name	Julia Devore was also known as Julia Armsberry.¹
Marriage	She married Joseph C. Armsberry.¹

Child with Joseph C. Armsberry

Daughter

Edna Melissia Armsberry b. About 1910, d. 16 July 1998

Citations

[S18218] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, James R. Brown & Edna M. Armsberry marriage, 2 June 1934, Iowa Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines,, Iowa, U.S.A. Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937.

Major General Robert Gene Chrisjohn¹

M, #115682, b. 11 May 1942, d. 4 November 2010

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Name	Major General Robert Gene Chrisjohn was also known as Robert G. Chrisjohn.²
Birth	He was born on 11 May 1942, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, USAG.¹
Death	He died on 4 November 2010.¹

Citations

[S18228] Death - MG Robert G. Chrisjohn, Jr., Ret., The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, (published 6 November 2010), Page 11. Hereinafter cited as The Des Moines Register.
[S18227] Miss Janet Eileen Brown & Robert G. Chrisjohn, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Newspaper: The Des Moines Register, (Marriage Date: 22 August 1964), Published 19 August 1964. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current.

Nicholas Wiggin¹

M, #115694, b. 10 June 1716

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Parents

Father	Andrew Wiggins b. 6 January 1672, d. About 1757
Mother	Abigail Follett

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Birth

Nicholas Wiggin was born on 10 June 1716, in Stratham, New HampshireG.¹

Citations

[S18239] New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records, 1631-1920,Birth Certificates, 1631-1919, Nicholas Wiggin, digital copy of original document Record ID: 61833::300452881, Collection ID: 61833, New Hampshire Department of State,, Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

Bradstreet Wiggin¹

M, #115695, b. 1 February 1713

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Parents

Father	Andrew Wiggins b. 6 January 1672, d. About 1757
Mother	Abigail Follett

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Birth

Bradstreet Wiggin was born on 1 February 1713, in Stratham, New HampshireG.¹

Citations

[S18240] New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records, 1631-1920,Birth Certificates, 1631-1919, Bradstreet Wiggin, digital copy of original document Record ID: 61833::452481, Collection ID: 61833, (1 February 1714).