BROWN-John D. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

John D. BROWN, farmer, Newtown, eldest son of William W. and Elizabeth (McNeely) Brown, was born in Greene County, PA Aug 4, 1817. In 1827 the family moved to Butler County Oh and in the autumn of 1832 to this county, making a home in Jackson Twp Both parents passed the remainder of their lives in this place. In 1850 Mr. Brown began running a saw mill and continued that business 20 years. He has been farming since, as he was before. In 1870 he came to his present home, which is situated on the SE 1/4 SE 13 T 20, R 7. He has his third wife. His first marriage was with Susan Furr, by whom his daughter, Marietta, wife of George Dice was born. His second wife was Margaret Donelson, who bore his eldes son, George. His last marriage was with Martha Messmore, April 2, 1858. Her parents came early to Fountain County. This union has produced 5 children; Charels A. born Aug 16, 1864; Harvey N May 15, 1866; Jasper M Aug 17, 170; Brazie C Jan 2, 1873 and JOhn R Sept 20, 1874. Mr. Brown enlisted april 11, 1865 in County I 154th Ind Vols and served in the Shenandoah Valley most of the time doing camp and garrison duty. He was mustered out in VA and disbanded at Indianapolis Aug 13, 1865. He held the office of the justice of the peace in Cain Twp from 1866-1869. He was made a Mason at Pleasant Hill 23 years ago and is now a member of Richland Lodge NO 205. He is a democrat.