Born February 10, 1870 in Jefferson County Illinois; Father John H. Brown, Ill. Mother unknown. He died February 23, 1923. Both parents were born in Illinois according to 1900, 1910, and 1920 census.

Brother: Thomas Leander. Born June 13, 1864 in Montgomery or Macoupin County, Ill.

Sister: Elizabeth Cassie. Born Ill.

John (Joshua) Hester, Thomas Leander, and Elizabeth Cassie all married in Burleson County in mid 1890's. All passed away in Burleson County, Texas.

The above information is from obituaries and death certificates.

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