Edith Sarah Matilda Brown

F, b. 1869, d. 19 December 1954
  • Edith Sarah Matilda Brown was born in 1869. She was the daughtrer of James and Sarah.
  • Edith Sarah Matilda Brown died on 19 December 1954 in Queensland.
  • Edith was buried on 20 December 1954 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Edward Brown

M, b. 18 April 1910, d. 9 July 1972
  • Edward Brown was born on 18 April 1910 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies.
  • Edward Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Thornville. He was a labourer.
  • Edward Brown died on 9 July 1972 in Queensland at age 62.

Edward Brown

M, b. 1 August 1874, d. 25 June 1959
  • Edward Brown was born on 1 August 1874 in Merritts Creek.
  • He was the son of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden.
  • Edward Brown commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877.
  • When the Perseverance Creek School was opened in November 1880, the first day pupils were John Ryan, William Diamond, Alf Ernest Bidgood, Miriam Case, Kate Diamond, Rachel Diamond, Ann Hebbel, Margaret Hebbel, Jacob Hebbel, Emily White, Mary Ryan, and George Case. The first head teacher was Thomas Walls and the School Committee consisted of Joseph Cossart (Secretary - his eldest child was only four at the time), Alf Bidgood, John Hebbel, James and John McQuillan.
    The following year Alice Brown, Joseph Cronk, John Brown, Edward Brown, Alice Cronk, Minnie Humberdross, Emma Humberdross and John Kynoch were enrolled.
  • He selected land - Portion 302v, Parish of Djuan 160 acres
    in 1901.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 28 years, 10 months and 22 days, Edward Brown married Alice Burgess, daughter of James Burgess and Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman, on 23 June 1903 in Queensland.
  • Edward Brown and Alice Burgess appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1905 and 1908 living at Thornville. Edward was a farmer.
  • On 12 October 1911Edward Brown enrolled daughter Maud Ellen Brown in Pinelands State School. She was 7 years 5 months old. Her father was a farmer at Pinelands.
  • On 7 April 1929,his wife, Alice Burgess died in Queensland at age 48.
  • Edward Brown was mentioned in the Obituary of his mother, Margaret Boden in February 1930. "OBITUARY MRS EDWARD BROWN
    One of the oldest identities of Crows Nest in the person of Mrs Edward Brown (Margaret) passed away at her home on Sunday (writes our Crows Nest correspondent). She was born in County Armagh, Ireland 85 years ago and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Boden. She came to Queensland over 60 years ago and was married to Mr Edward Brown in Toowoomba shortly afterwards. She had lived in and around Crows Nest ever since. They were to have celebrated their diamond wedding this year. Her kindly and gentle nature endeared her to the hearts of all, and the older residents of the district speak in glowing terms of the many thoughtful acts of Mrs. Brown, in the old pioneering days. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and five sons, Messrs. J.R.W. Brown (West Australia) Thomas (Brisbane) H. Brown (Wondai), S Brown (Kilburnie) E. Brown (Highfields) and two daughters Mrs Chas Brewer (Pinelands) and Mrs James Gibbs (Crows Nest) one daughter, Mrs Margaret Hess died a few years ago. The late Mrs Brown and Mr Brown have 47 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Crows Nest Cemetery on Monday. The flag at the Soldiers Memorial was flown at half mast as a mark of respect."
  • Edward Brown died on 25 June 1959 in Queensland at age 84.
  • Edward was buried on 26 June 1959 in Cabarlah Cemetery. CE1-00B-0019.

Children of Edward Brown and Alice Burgess

Edward (Ned) Brown

M, b. 27 October 1844, d. 26 August 1938
  • Edward (Ned) Brown was born on 27 October 1844 in Maitland, New South Wales. He was the son of Robert Brown, a convict and Alice Cooper, a free immigrant.
  • At the age of 25 years, 4 months and 13 days, Edward (Ned) Brown married Margaret Boden on 12 March 1870 in Toowoomba, Queensland. At the time of Ellen's birth Margaret gave her date of marriage as 12 March 1869, at Toowoomba.
  • In 1876 The family was living at Cock's timber camp when Edward completed a census to enrol the children in the Crows Nest Provisional School.
  • Edward (Ned) Brown enrolled his children Edward Brown and Alice Anne (Cissy) Brown in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877.
  • In March 1877, Edward (Ned) Brown enrolled his daugher an unknown person and John Robert William (Jack) Brown in the Crow's Nest Provisional School. His brother Edward 2, and John 6 were listed as future students for the proposed school but, according to the book, 125th Anniversary of Crow's Nest State School, only Edward started at the new school. This may be an error and should have been John. The teacher was William Jenkinson who was untrained and had to cope with an under-equipped school. There were no blackboards, slates, books etc. He left a few months later and was replaced by David Moylan.
  • In 1881 Edward and Margaret enrolled their three eldest children John, Alice and Edward in Perseverance School.
  • On 20 January 1881,Edward (Ned) Brown's daughter, Ellen Caroline Brown was born in Fernelawn, Perseverance, Queensland.
  • Between 1889 and 1893 the Brown children attended Pechey Provisional School. Edward snr was listed as a selector at the time, most likely augmenting his income by carting timber.
  • In 1901 his name appeared in the Queensland Post Office Directory. He was a farmer living at Thornville along with Robert Brown and Henry Brown, also farmers.
  • Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. He was a farmer. His sons James, Samuel and John Robert also farmed in the Djuan/Douglas area.
  • Edward (Ned) Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Grace Street, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • On 16 February 1930,his wife, Margaret Boden died in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 84.
  • In November 1934 He celebrated his 90th birthday with family - "Mr. Edward Brown, of Crow's Nest, recently celebrated the 90th anniversary of his birthday. Mr. Brown, who is hale and hearty, was born at Maitland, and in his younger days was engaged in the carrylng business. His first long trip
    was to the Barwon River, a distance of about 500 miles. In 1864 he came to Queensland, where he continued in the carrying business. He spent much time in the Warrego district, Cooper's Creek, and the Barcoo River. While working on the Barcoo he took a load of wool to Rockhampton, the journey occupying about seven weeks. Mr. Brown has lived in the Crow's Nest district almost continuously for 66 years. He carted the timber for the first house built in Crow's Nest. Mrs. Brown died about five years ago" and the local Crow's Nest Paper.
  • Edward (Ned) Brown died on 26 August 1938 in Hillcrest, Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 93.
  • Edward was buried on 27 August 1938 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Plot CE1-00C-0031
    A service for him had been held at Hillcrest before the burial. He was said to have requested that no concrete be used to cover his grave - or he would return to haunt the person responsible!
  • On 1 September 1938 Edward (Ned) Brown's obituary appeared in the Courier Mail. It read:- "The death is announced of Mr. Edward Brown, aged 94. one of the pioneers of the Crow's Nest district. He was born at West Maitland, arrived in Queensland in 1864, and came to Crow's Nest 70 years ago. With the exception of a brief period at the Dawson River, he had resided In the district since then. His wife, predeceased him eight years ago. He is survived by five sons — Messrs. T. (Cooyar), E. (Highfields), R. and J. (Too woomba), and H. Brown (Crow's Nest) — two daughters--Mesdames J. Gibbs and C. Brewer (Crow's Nest)— 37 Grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren."

  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Edward & Margaret's names were amongst them.
    Memorial Plaque to Edward & Margaret Brown - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden

Elison (Elsie) Margaret Brown

F, b. circa 1850, d. 1888
  • Elison (Elsie) Margaret Brown was born circa 1850. She was the daughter of John Brown and Grace Robertson.
  • Elison (Elsie) Margaret Brown married Archibald Crawford Brown circa 1880.
  • Elison (Elsie) Margaret Brown died in 1888 in Queensland.

Child of Elison (Elsie) Margaret Brown and Archibald Crawford Brown

Elizabeth Brown

F, b. 21 December 1785, d. March 1788
  • Elizabeth Brown was born on 21 December 1785 in Seamer, Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of John Brown and Margaret Mossit.
  • Elizabeth Brown was baptized on 25 December 1785 in Seamer, Yorkshire.
  • Elizabeth Brown died in March 1788 at age 2.
  • Elizabeth was buried on 24 March 1788 in Seamer, Yorkshire.

Ellen Caroline Brown

F, b. 20 January 1881, d. 25 November 1959
  • Ellen Caroline Brown was born on 20 January 1881 in Fernelawn, Perseverance, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden.
  • Between 1889 and 1893 the Brown children attended Pechey Provisional School. Edward snr was listed as a selector at the time, most likely augmenting his income by carting timber.
  • At the age of 17 years, 2 months and 9 days, Ellen Caroline Brown married Charles Brewer, son of Christopher Brewer and Mary Pettinger, on 29 March 1898 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest. Charles was a farmer.
  • On 4 February 1912,Ellen Caroline Brown's son, Fred Brewer was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1928 living at Pinelands. Charles was a farmer. Their sons John (labourer) and William (farmer) also lived at Pinelands as did their daughter Maudie.
  • Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. Charles was a farmer.
  • Ellen Caroline Brown was mentioned in the Obituary of her mother, Margaret Boden in February 1930. "OBITUARY MRS EDWARD BROWN
    One of the oldest identities of Crows Nest in the person of Mrs Edward Brown (Margaret) passed away at her home on Sunday (writes our Crows Nest correspondent). She was born in County Armagh, Ireland 85 years ago and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Boden. She came to Queensland over 60 years ago and was married to Mr Edward Brown in Toowoomba shortly afterwards. She had lived in and around Crows Nest ever since. They were to have celebrated their diamond wedding this year. Her kindly and gentle nature endeared her to the hearts of all, and the older residents of the district speak in glowing terms of the many thoughtful acts of Mrs. Brown, in the old pioneering days. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and five sons, Messrs. J.R.W. Brown (West Australia) Thomas (Brisbane) H. Brown (Wondai), S Brown (Kilburnie) E. Brown (Highfields) and two daughters Mrs Chas Brewer (Pinelands) and Mrs James Gibbs (Crows Nest) one daughter, Mrs Margaret Hess died a few years ago. The late Mrs Brown and Mr Brown have 47 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Crows Nest Cemetery on Monday. The flag at the Soldiers Memorial was flown at half mast as a mark of respect."
  • Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. Charles was a farmer. Their son Percy was a farm labourer at Pinelands.
  • In March 1948 the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary in School of Arts, Crow's Nest.
  • On 28 May 1951,her husband, Charles Brewer died in Queensland at age 80.
  • Ellen Caroline Brown died on 25 November 1959 in Queensland at age 78.
  • Ellen was buried on 1 December 1959 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00D-0029.

Children of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer

Emily Ellen Brown

F, b. 1876, d. 1925
  • Emily Ellen Brown was born in 1876 in Queensland. She was the daughter of John BROWN and Mary DUNCAN.
  • At the age of 30 years, Emily Ellen Brown married John Wilkin, son of William Wilkin and Eliza Wilkin, in 1906 in Queensland.
  • In 1923,her husband, John Wilkin died in Queensland.
  • Emily Ellen Brown died in 1925 in Queensland.

Emma Adelina Brown

F, b. 7 February 1855, d. 14 August 1935
  • Emma Adelina Brown was born on 7 February 1855 in Portsea Island, Hampshire. She was the daugher of William Brown and Emma Oakley.
  • She immigrated to Brisbane on 6 February 1880. She arrived on the Earl Dalhousie which sailed from London on 15th Nov 1879 aged 24.
  • At the age of 28 years, 4 months and 16 days, Emma Adelina Brown married James Oliver Davies on 23 June 1883 in Queensland.
  • Emma Adelina Brown and James Oliver Davies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Samford. James was a grocer.
  • Emma Adelina Brown and James Oliver Davies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Goombungee. James was a farmer.
  • Emma Adelina Brown and James Oliver Davies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1912 and 1913 living at Thornville. They were farmers.
  • Emma Adelina Brown was listed as the next of kin of Alister James Davies when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 18 June 1915 in Mackay. He gave his mother Emma of Glenira, Stucky Road, Clayfield as his next of kin.
  • Emma Adelina Brown was listed as the next of kin of Arthur Tasman Davies when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 18 September 1915 in Brisbane. He gave his mother Emma of Glenira, Stucky Road, Clayfield as his next of kin. At the time of enlistment he was a farmer at Taabinga near Kingaroy.
  • Emma Adelina Brown, as the father of the bride, most likely attended the wedding of Gertrude Hibbert and Sidney Barwood Davies on 5 January 1916 in South Brisbane Their marriage was reported in The Queensland Figaro- " MARRIAGES. Jan. 5th.-Miss Gertrude Hibbert, second daughter of the late Mr. William Hibbert and Mrs. Hibbert, South Brisbane, to Mr. Sidney Barwood Davies, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Davies, Cooyar; at the residence of the bride's mother; by the Rev. J. B. Galloway.
  • Emma Adelina Brown and James Oliver Davies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1917. James living at the Diamondtina Hospital. Emma lived at Hillside, Grey Road, Hill End.
  • Emma Adelina Brown died on 14 August 1935 in Greenslopes, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 80.
  • Emma was buried on 15 August 1935 in Toowong Cemetery.

Children of Emma Adelina Brown and James Oliver Davies

Emma Jane Brown

F, b. 1890, d. 1967
  • Emma Jane Brown was born in 1890. She was the daughter of Robert Brown and Ellen Howard.
  • At the age of 29 years, Emma Jane Brown married David Bedge McDonald in 1919 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Emma Jane Brown died in 1967 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Ernest Earl Brown

M, b. 1921, d. 1987

Ethel Margaret Brown

F, b. circa 1870
  • Ethel Margaret Brown was born circa 1870.
  • Ethel Margaret Brown married Edwin James Brent in 1898 in Wickham, New South Wales.

Child of Ethel Margaret Brown and Edwin James Brent

Ethel May Brown

F, b. 1881

Florence Maud Brown

F, b. 19 August 1922, d. 24 September 1989

Francis James Brown

M, b. 11 June 1899, d. 3 July 1983

Child of Francis James Brown and Elizabeth Sophia Kendall

Francis Leonard Brown

M, b. 1888, d. 1931
  • Francis Leonard Brown was born in 1888 in New Zealand. He ws the son of Moses and Elizabeth Ellen BROWN.
  • At the age of 32 years, Francis Leonard Brown married Gladys Bridgeman, daughter of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton, on 1 July 1920 in New Zealand.
  • Francis Leonard Brown died in 1931 in New Zealand.

Frank Earl Brown

M, b. 1879, d. 1936

Child of Frank Earl Brown and Blanche Amy Cresswell

Frederick Brown

M, b. 23 March 1895, d. 8 November 1967

Frederick Brown

M, b. 1915, d. 1990

George Hunt Brown

M, b. 24 June 1896, d. January 1969

Gertrude C Brown

F, b. 1884

Grace Brown

F, b. circa 1880, d. 1964

Henry Arthur (Artie) Brown

M, b. 1 April 1929, d. 26 December 2011
  • Henry Arthur (Artie) Brown was born on 1 April 1929.
  • He was the son of James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies.
  • Henry Arthur (Artie) Brown died on 26 December 2011 at age 82.
  • He was buried on 3 January 2012 in Crow's Nest Cemetery following a service in the Uniting Church - LAWS1-0AF-0017.

Henry John Brown

M, b. 1888, d. 1958
  • Henry John Brown was born in 1888 in Queensland. He was the son of James Willliam BROWN and Margery THOMSON.
  • At the age of 26 years, Henry John Brown married Ruby White, daughter of Charles White and Sarah Arnold, in 1914 in Queensland.
  • On 29 October 1927,his wife, Ruby White died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Henry John Brown died in 1958 in Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales.

Herbert C Brown

M, b. 1886

Irene May Brown

F, b. 1906

James Brown

M, b. circa 1880

James Brown

M, b. circa 1870

James Henry Brown

M, b. 6 August 1876, d. 18 May 1960
  • James Henry Brown was born on 6 August 1876 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden.
  • James Henry Brown was baptized on 25 September 1876 in Methodist Church, Crow's Nest.
  • At the age of 22 years and 10 months, James Henry Brown married Rose Elizabeth Gillies, daughter of Francis Gillies and Mary Robinson, on 6 June 1899 in Methodist Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. James was a farmer.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1905 and 1926 living at Thornville. James was a farmer.
  • James Henry Brown enrolled his son Francis James Brown in Pinelands State School on 1 April 1908. James was a teamster at Pinelands.
    ; Frank was 8 years old. His father was a teamster at Pinelands.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Thornville. James was a farmer. Their daughter Margaret most likely lived with them.
  • James Henry Brown was mentioned in the Obituary of his mother, Margaret Boden in February 1930. "OBITUARY MRS EDWARD BROWN
    One of the oldest identities of Crows Nest in the person of Mrs Edward Brown (Margaret) passed away at her home on Sunday (writes our Crows Nest correspondent). She was born in County Armagh, Ireland 85 years ago and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Boden. She came to Queensland over 60 years ago and was married to Mr Edward Brown in Toowoomba shortly afterwards. She had lived in and around Crows Nest ever since. They were to have celebrated their diamond wedding this year. Her kindly and gentle nature endeared her to the hearts of all, and the older residents of the district speak in glowing terms of the many thoughtful acts of Mrs. Brown, in the old pioneering days. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and five sons, Messrs. J.R.W. Brown (West Australia) Thomas (Brisbane) H. Brown (Wondai), S Brown (Kilburnie) E. Brown (Highfields) and two daughters Mrs Chas Brewer (Pinelands) and Mrs James Gibbs (Crows Nest) one daughter, Mrs Margaret Hess died a few years ago. The late Mrs Brown and Mr Brown have 47 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Crows Nest Cemetery on Monday. The flag at the Soldiers Memorial was flown at half mast as a mark of respect."
  • James Henry Brown was listed as the next of kin of Richard David Brown when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 24 March 1942 in Brisbane. He was living at Wutul at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin was James Brown, his father. His service number was QX30793. He was discharged on 22 Sep 1945 with the rank of Private in the 2nd/6th Battalion.
  • James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Thornville, Crow's Nest. James was a farmer at Thornville, Rose was listed as living at Wutul. Their sons Richard, Ron (listed on the roll as Roy) and Sydney,labourers also lived at Thornville as did son Frank. Daughter Madge also lived at Thornville.
  • On 2 September 1946,his wife, Rose Elizabeth Gillies died in Queensland at age 65.
  • James Henry Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 81a North Street, Toowoomba. James was a grazier.
  • James Henry Brown died on 18 May 1960 in Queensland at age 83.
  • James was buried on 20 May 1960 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00D-0041.

Children of James Henry Brown and Rose Elizabeth Gillies

Jane Brown

F, b. circa 1830
  • Jane Brown was born circa 1830.
  • Jane Brown married Arthur Hill circa 1855.

Child of Jane Brown and Arthur Hill