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Established as a brother in the will of Nicholas Browning.

According to some sources Edmund was married 2 times. His first wife is unknown. They had 2 children and the remaining children were born to his 2nd wife, Mary.

Edmond Browning
Caswell County, North Carolina
1807 Will Book E, pgs. 347-348
In the Name of God Amen I Edmond Browning of Caswell County being very weak of body but of Sound and perfect Memory do make this my last Will and Testament disannulling and revoking all other Wills & bequeaths heretofore made by me and calling to mind the Mortality of my body Knowing it is once appointed for all men to die I commit my Body to the earth from whence it came to [be] buried at the discretion of my Executors and my soul to god who first gave it & existance hoping and Trusting at the great day of Accounts to meet a joyful resurrection And as Touching my Worldly Goods (or estate) as it has been please God to bless me with I give and bequeath to my son John Browning an equal proportion of all my estate that is to be sold___

Item I give to my son Calebs Heirs an equal proportion likewise of what is to be sold of my Estate___

Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Haney McReynolds an equal
proportion likewise___

I give and bequeath unto my Son Joshua Brownings two Sons Beedy & Joshua Browning an equal proportion of their Fathers proportion is equal to the others above___

Item I give unto my Daughter Elizabeths Children her proportion with the others as above to be equally divided among all that is living ___

Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Culberson One Negro Boy named Guilford which She has now in her possession___

Item I give unto my Son Robert Browning an equal proportion as my Other sons above mentioned___

Item I give unto my Son Nimrod Browning an equal proportion with
the rest above mentioned of my Sons Item I give unto my Daughter Racheal
Browning one Negro boy named Jack and one Cow and Calf out of my Stock of her choice & one Bed and Bolster & two pillows & four Sheets One Counterpain two Bed quilts & two Blankets Item I desire that my Grand Daughter Nancy Bowring Shall have Twenty pounds Virginia Money to be raised out of my Estate Item I give unto my Wife Mary Ann Browning one Bed and two Sheets Counterpain & two bed Quilts & One Bolster & two pillows Cow and Calf the price of one when Sold at her own Choice and her Riding Saddle and a pewter Dish & Bason three Spoons & two plates and one pot and the third part of the price of my land when Sold and one Horse by the Name of Fanfair Now my Will is that my land of five Hundred Acres with all and every of my property of every Kind with Negroes and Stock of all Kinds to be sold only what I have bequeathed to my two Daughters Racheal and Mary and my Wife and divided as before mentioned___

Now I constitute and Ordain my son Robert Browning & Alexr. Murphey my whole and Sole Executors In Testemony whereof I have Set my hand
and affixed my seal this the 19th day of April and in the year of Our Lord
1807
his mark
Edmond X Browning
Test
J. ZACHARY
Thomas Browning

State of North Carolina
Caswell County \\\\ July Court 1807
The Execution of this Will was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Browning one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and on motion Ordered to be recorded_______ at the same time the Executors therein mentioned qualified & letters
Testamentory issued accordingly ___
Notes are filed in th Norman Notebook under Courtney Norman.

North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 Record #: 01 033 Bondsman: William Culberson Witness: John G. Murphey Bond #: 000014306

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FROM: jkkramer@iowatelecom.net
Mar. 2010

EFB #1665. EFB says Edmund died in NC about 1795, which is wrong. According to court records, he died between April and May 1807. EFB also says that all children died in N. C. and were unmarried except for Nimrod. This is incorrect. EFB gives only a partial listing of children. The children here are based on Edmund's will.

Edmund bought from Robert Atkinson for 130 pounds, 600 acres on Haw Branch, part of a tract granted to Ransom Atkins by the State of N. C. (Caswell Co Deed Book, 1777-1817, p. 320)

On Aug. I0, 1770, John Browning of Orange Co. N. C. gave Edmund Browning of Culpeper Co. VA. power of attorney to sell the land on which Thomas Williamson was living at the foot of Hickman's Mountain in Brumfield Parish, Culpeper Co. VA., and also a second tract on top of Hickman's Mountain and joining the land of Hickman. Proved by oaths of Samuel Scott and John Browning on Apr. 15, 1771 in Culpeper Co. Court. (Culpeper Co. Deed Book F, p. 39)

On Aug. 19, 1771, Edmund Browning of Culpeper Co. bought from Roger and Lucy Dixon of Spotsylvania Co. for 85 pounds, 170 acres, part of a tract purchased by Roger Dixon from William Russell, on the south side of the Hedgman River. (Culpeper Co. Deed Book F, p. 321-323)

On Sep. 7, 1778, Edmund received a land grant for 100 acres on Haw Branch, Caswell Co. On Jan. 1, 1780, he received a land grant for 123 acres on Andrews Cr., Caswell Co. (Caswell Co. N. C. Land Grants, by Katherine K. Kendall, 1977)

In the Caswell Co. N. C. Court, June 1783, the will of Robert Adkinson was proved by Edmond Browning.

On Oct. 13, 1783, Edmund bought 123 acres on Andrews Creek, adjacent to property of Berry, Nowell and Anthony. No. 565. (N. C. Deed Book (1777-1817) p. 332 and Caswell Co. Book B, p. 346)

On Oct. 10, 1786, Edmund witnessed a Caswell Co. land transaction between Isaac Boren and Nicholas Browning, Edmund's brother. (Book E, p. 85)

Edmond is found on the 1784 and 1786 N. C. tax list in Caswell Co. N. C., Gloucester District.

The Oct. 23, 1786 Caswell Co. N. C. will of Edmund's brother, Nicholas Browning, names Edmund and Joshua Browning (nephew of Edmund and Nicholas) as executors of Nicholas' estate. (Caswell Co. Will book B, p. 166 and the 1787 Caswell County Court Minutes, p. 16) They handled the estate sale on Jan. 26, 1787 (Caswell Co. Will Book B, p. 193) and sold Nicholas' property.

On Sep. 17, 1787, Edmund was a witness to a power of attorney transaction between Robert Culbertson of Laurence Co. S. C. and Joseph Culbertson of Caswell Co. Proven January Court 1791. (Caswell Co. N. C. Will Book B, p. 375)

On Nov. 24, 1787, Edmund and Joshua Browning, executors of Nicholas Browning, sold to David Mitchell Sr. for 70 pounds, I00 acres on both sides of Storm Creek. Witnessed by William Mitchell and William McIntosh. (Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p. 78)

On Nov. 26, 1793, Edmund sold to Robert Atkinson 3OO acres on N. Hico, adjacent to his former survey. (Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p. 194)

In 1796 Edmund was a purchaser at the estate sale of William Mitchell. (Caswell Co. Book C, p. 190)

On Jan. 22, 1798, Edmund bought from Luke Pendergast for 100 pounds, 150 acres on N. Hico adjacent to Robert Atkinson's old survey. (Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p.191) Note: This was part of a 300-acre tract which Luke Pendergast of Caswell Co. bought from Joseph Moseley on Oct. 5, 1797. The land adjoined Robert Atkinson, Edmond Browning and Solomon Parkes. Edmund was a witness to this transaction. (Caswell Co. Deed book K. p.189)

Edmund appears on 1790 and 1800 Caswell Co. N. C. census in Hillsborough District. Also living nearby in 1790 were Edmund Browning Jr., George Browning and Samuel Browning, all sons of Edmund's brother, Jacob.

In 1800, Edmund is named in the estate sale of Samuel Green. (Caswell Co. Book C, p. 451)

Edmund is found on the 1803 list of Taxables for Caswell Co., being taxed for 500 acres.

On Dec. 18, 1801, Edmund was granted 100 acres on Haw Branch of County Line Creek, adjacent to Atkins old line entered Jul. 7, 1778. (Deed Book N, p. 231, State of North Carolina grant #11876)

May 13, 1803. Inventory of estate of William Kerr. Edmund was a purchaser at the estate sale. (Caswell Co. Book E, p 16)

Edmund was named as one of the commissioners for the allotment to Isabell Kimbrough, widow and relict of John Kimbrough. 1803-04. (Caswell Co. Book E, p.37)

On May 2, 1805, Edmund bought from James E. Daniel for $380.00 a Negro woman, Amy, age 24 years. (Caswell Co. Book 0, p. 83)

Edmund appears several times in Caswell Co. court records as a witness, a purchaser at sales, etc. He was one of several men who were paid 80 pounds for building Caswell Old Gaol (Jail).

Edmund's will, dated Apr. 19, 1807, Caswell Co. N. C., names wife Mary Ann Browning, son Caleb's heirs, son John, Joshua's two sons (Joshua and Beedy), son Robert, son Nimrod, daughter Nancy McReynolds, daughter Elizabeth's children, daughter Mary Culberson, daughter Rachel Browning and granddaughter Nancy Bowren (Bowin). The will was proven in Caswell Co. Court, July 1807. Executors, son Robert Browning and Alex Murphey. Witness: Thomas Browning and J. Zachary. (Caswell Co. Will Book B, p. 166 and Book E, p. 347-349, Book F, p. 260)

Edmond Browning
Caswell County, North Carolina
Will Book E, pgs. 347-348
In the Name of God Amen I Edmond Browning of Caswell County being very weak of body but of Sound and perfect Memory do make this my last Will and Testament disannulling and revoking all other Wills & bequeaths heretofore made by me and calling to mind the Mortality of my body Knowing it is once appointed for all men to die I commit my Body to the earth from whence it came to [be] buried at the discretion of my Executors and my soul to god who first gave it & existance hoping and Trusting at the great day of Accounts to meet a joyful resurrection And as Touching my Worldly Goods (or estate) as it has been please God to bless me with I give and bequeath to my son John Browning an equal proportion of all my estate that is to be sold___

Item I give to my son Calebs Heirs an equal proportion likewise of what is to be sold of my Estate___

Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Haney McReynolds an equal
proportion likewise___

I give and bequeath unto my Son Joshua Brownings two Sons Beedy & Joshua Browning an equal proportion of their Fathers proportion is equal to the others above___

Item I give unto my Daughter Elizabeths Children her proportion with the others as above to be equally divided among all that is living ___

Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Culberson One Negro Boy named Guilford which She has now in her possession___

Item I give unto my Son Robert Browning an equal proportion as my Other sons above mentioned___

Item I give unto my Son Nimrod Browning an equal proportion with the rest above mentioned of my Sons
Item I give unto my Daughter Racheal
Browning one Negro boy named Jack and one Cow and Calf out of my Stock of her choice & one Bed and Bolster & two pillows & four Sheets One Counterpain two Bed quilts & two Blankets

Item I desire that my Grand Daughter Nancy Bowring Shall have Twenty pounds Virginia Money to be raised out of my Estate

Item I give unto my Wife Mary Ann Browning one Bed and two Sheets Counterpain & two bed Quilts & One Bolster & two pillows Cow and Calf the price of one when Sold at her own Choice and her Riding Saddle and a pewter Dish & Bason three Spoons & two plates and one pot and the third part of the price of my land when Sold and one Horse by the Name of Fanfair

Now my Will is that my land of five Hundred Acres with all and every of my property of every Kind with Negroes and Stock of all Kinds to be sold only what I have bequeathed to my two Daughters Racheal and Mary and my Wife and divided as before mentioned___

Now I constitute and Ordain my son Robert Browning & Alexr. Murphey my whole and Sole Executors In Testemony whereof I have Set my hand and affixed my seal this the 19th day of April and in the year of Our Lord 1807

his
Edmond X Browning
mark
Test
J. ZACHARY
Thomas Browning

State of North Carolina
Caswell County \\\\ July Court 1807
The Execution of this Will was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Browning one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and on motion Ordered to be recorded_______ at the same time the Executors therein mentioned qualified & letters
Testamentory issued accordingly ___

Test

Ad. Murphey


Inventory of estate May 23, 1807; sale of estate Sep. 3, 1807 (Caswell Co. Will Book E, p. 348). Estate sale record Sep. 3, 1807. Purchasers included Robert Browning, William Culberson, Maryann Browning, John Browning, Hiram Culberson, Rachel Browning and Nimrod Browning. (Caswell Co. Will Book E p. 411)

Appraisal and division of Edmund's estate to William Culberson and Rachel Browning, June 1808 Court (Caswell Co. Will Book E, p. 424).

Allotment to Mary Ann Browning, her dower as Edmund's widow - 146.6 acres adjacent to Luke Pendergast, Bird Lay, Thomas Vaughan, 1/3 part of land including dwelling house. Mar. 21, 1808 (Caswell Co. Deed Book P, p.178)

On Jul. 11, 1808, power of attorney granted by Joseph McReynolds of Sumner Co. TN to William Whiteside of Orange Co. N. C., to receive of Alexander Murphy and Robert Browning, executors of estate of Edmund Browning, the $400 due him as legacy. Approved by William Trigg and Edwd Douglass of Sumner Co. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co. Deed Book Q, p. 226-227 and Book F, p.199)

On Sep. 27, 1810, power of attorney granted in Clark Co. KY. by Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning, to their brother Elijah Browning to receive their legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning. Approved by Wm. McMillan and D.
Hampton, J.P.s of Clark Co KY. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co. Book Q, p. 228-229, Book F, p. 201)

On Nov. 17, 1810, power of attorney granted by Joshua Browning of Bedford Co. TN. (Edmund's grandson) to Edward King to receive any legacy due from his grandfather Edmund Browning's estate. Witnessed by Bedy Browning. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co Book Q, p. 229-230 and Book F, p. 200)

Robert Browning and Alex Murphy, executors of Edmund Browning, dec'd, paid to Nimrod Browning 189 pounds in full legacy due him from his deceased father, Edmund Browning. January Court 1811. Witness, Solomon Parks (Caswell Co. Book F, p.156)

Beedy (Bediah) Browning, heir and devisee of Joshua Browning, dec'd, received his share of the estate of his grandfather, Edmund Browning. (Caswell Co. Book F, p.157)

Joshua Browning, heir and devisee of Joshua Browning, dec'd, received his share of estate of his grandfather, Edmund Browning, paid to Edward King, attorney. April Court 1811. (Caswell Co. Book F, p. 160)

Joseph McReynolds, husband of Nancy McReynolds, an heir of Edmund Browning, appoints William Whitsett his attorney to collect Nancy's share of estate, $400. Bonded by Mary McNeill. Solomon Parks. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co. Book F, p. 161)

Heirs of Caleb Browning, Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Tolliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Tenney Browning, children and heirs of Caleb Browning. April 1811 Court (Caswell Co. Will Book F, p. 162)

On Oct. 22, 1811, power of attorney granted by Alston Solomon, John Clift, James Price, John Gibson, all of Bedford Co. TN., legatees of Elizabeth Browning, dec'd, legatee of Edmund Browning, dec'd, to George Browning of same county to receive from estate in Caswell Co. N. C. Jan 1812 Court (Book Q, p. 445-446 and Will Book F, p. 259)

George Browning, attorney for Auston Solomon, in right of his wife, Phoebe; John Clift in right of his wife, Delilah; James Price in right of wife, Milley, and John Gibson in right of wife, Elizabeth of Bedford Co. TN. (all legatees of estate of Edmund Browning and children of Elizabeth Browning) to William Kimbrough to discharge all debts. Jan 1812 Court. (Caswell Co. Will Book F, p. 260)

Caleb Browning of Bedford Co. TN. (child of Elizabeth Browning and legatee of Edmund) obligated to Jacob Graves to discharge debts of Browning estate. Jan 1812 Court. (Caswell Co. Will Book F, p. 261)

Power of attorney granted by Joseph McRunnalds of Sumner Co. TN. to Thomas Willson of same to recover from executors of Edmund Browning estate. Dec. 23, 1813. (Deed Book R, p. 34) and April Court 1814 (Book G)

Joseph McReynolds by his attorney Thomas Wilson of Sumner Co. TN. and John Browning of Orange Co. N. C., bound unto Solomon Graves, Chairman of Caswell County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions on condition that McReynolds shall refund his part of debts and charges recovered from Robert Browning and Alex Murphey, executors of will of Edmund Browning. Witness: Richard Browning.

Descendant-
Imogene Magnusson McDonald
2642 State Line Road
Ardmore, AL 3573


1778 DEED: Culpeper Co., VA., Nov. 7, Edmund Browning acting as John's attorney, sold to "James Browning Junr." (s/o Francis Browning III) 207 acres on the top of Hickman Mountain, Culpeper Co., VA. This deed was "certified" in March 1779. The certification was ordered on the oaths of John Norman and Courtney Norman.

1807 WILL: Caswell Co., N. C., RB E-347, dated Apr. 19. One item: I give to my son Caleb's heirs an equal proportion likewise of what is to be sold of my estate.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hearts2&id=I1351 1760 George BROWNING Nancy BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of her father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 ???? MARTIN Ann D. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of her father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 ???? ROBERSON John K. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of his father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 Tabitha T. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of her father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 ???? MURROW Sanders BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of his father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 William L. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of his father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 James BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of his father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 Young H. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of his father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 Frances S. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of her father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 ???? SMITH Robert L. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of his father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 Elijah G. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of his father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 Ava P. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of her father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 Hannah N. BROWNING Named in the Last Will & Testament of her father, Robert Browning. October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843 1791 - 1867 Edmund BROWNING 75 75 Named in the last Will & Testament of his father Nimrod Browning.  1860 Robertson Co., TN.

From: <Ssmj@aol.com>
To: <BROWNING-L@rootsweb.com>
Subject: [BROWNING] Edmund Browning, Grundy Co MO Will
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2000 3:29 PM

Below is the will of Edmund Browning, written 6 Mar 1858 and probated 3 Mar 1868. Edmund, son of Nimrod Browning, was born 25 Dec 1791, probably in NC, and died 29 Jun 1867; he was buried in Lindley Cemetery, Sullivan Co MO.Edmund resided in Robertson Co TN before moving to Hopkins Co KY and on to MO.

The will and accompanying admin documents were transcribed from microfilm copy of Vol. B 1864-1887 Letters & Bonds, Grundy Co MO. None of the copy is really good and some of it is illegible.

I do not know why James Winters was appointed to administer the estate;
Edmund's son Wesley was resident in another state, but, as far as I am able to determine, his son William was living in MO when Edmund died.

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[Marginal note] Winters & Browning
Letters Testamentary

State of Missouri}
County of Grundy } SS

[the rest of this page is illegible]

p297:

[continuation from the previous page] ....appoint James Winters as such Administrator.

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Will of Edmund Browning

State of Missouri}
County of Grundy }

I Edmund Browning [about 4 words illegible] being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form as follows to wit:

1st It is my will all my funeral and burial expenses together with all debts which may rightfully remain against me at my death be paid by my Executors hereinafter named.
2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Cynthia Browning all my estate both real and personal to have and to [use??] the same as in her judgment may be best for her comfort during her natural life.

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3rd It is my will that my yellow girl called Peggy and her daughter Satilpa, now slaves, shall at the death of my wife be set free, and that my executors hereinafter named take the proper step according to law to give them their freedom legally at the expense of my estate [illegible] them [illegible] together that they may mutually help each other.

4th At the death of my wife Cynthia Browning I give and bequeath to my beloved children Wesley Browning, William Browning, and Eliza Neal, formerly Eliza Browning all my estate both real and personal that may remain after the death of my wife Cynthia Browning to be equally divided among them each to share and share alike.

5th It is my will and I do hereby constitute my sons hereinafter named William and Westley Browning my executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills made by me. Signed and sealed on this the 6th day of March 1858.

Edmund X Browning

Attest

D. T.? Wright [Surname may be Knight]
James Winters

State of Missouri}
County of Grundy } SS

Be it remembered that on this 3rd day of March 1868 personally appeared before me the undersigned Judge of the Probate Court within and for said county and State James Winters one of the subscribing witnesses [two or three words illegible] will of Edmund Browning and being by me first duly sworn
deposes and says that he saw Edmund Browning the testator subscribe to same in his presence and published the said will as his last will that its testator was at the time of .... will of sound mind and more than twenty-one years of age and James winters the [deponent?] attested said will as one of its witnesses thereto by subscribing his name to the same in the presence and at the request of said estator.

James Winters
In witness whereof A. H. Burkeholder Judge

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of the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office in Trenton
this 3rd day of March AD 1868.

Burkeholder
Judge

[There is more - almost all illegible--apparently something [the will?] was recorded 27 April 1868.] Cynthia (Mrs. Edmund) BROWNING Wesley BROWNING William BROWNING Eliza BROWNING ???? NEAL ???? (Mrs. Edmund) BROWNING 1794 - 1874 William BROWNING 80 80 Named in the last Will & Testament of his father Nimrod Browning.  1860 Robertson Co., TN.

Death certificate on file at the State Archives in Frankfort. Alfred BROWNING Named in the last Will & Testament of his father Nimrod Browning.  1860 Robertson Co., TN. John BROWNING Named in the last Will & Testament of his father Nimrod Browning.  1860 Robertson Co., TN. Edna BROWNING Named in the last Will & Testament of her father Nimrod Browning.  1860 Robertson Co., TN. Dixon BROWNING Named in the last Will & Testament of his father Nimrod Browning.  1860 Robertson Co., TN. 1773 John FLYNN ~1787 Jane (Mrs. Elijah) BROWNING ~1807 - 1883 Gilbert BROWNING 76 76 Gilbert Browning settled in what is now Six Mile Township, and received 600 acres of land from the government. He lived his entire life here.

Land Record Book: 14 Feb 1840. Gilbert BROWNING and his wife Elizabeth,
sold 80 acres in Sec. 28,t7s, R1e to Washington CAMPBELL.

Browning, Gilbert Probate Box: 2

Date & Place of Death: 2 November 1883
Spouse: Elizabeth Browning
Children: Samuel, Elijah W., Oliver, Solomon, and John Browning, Mary
Hammond, Rebecia Carpenter, and Melissa Carpenter ~1807 Elizabeth STEELE 1826 - 1903 Samuel Stack BROWNING 76 76 1860 census Six Mile Township 
Samuel S BROWNING 32 M Farmer 480 206 Ill
    Martha 39 F Hosuekeeper Ill
    Elizabeth 11 F Ill
    John 10 M Ill
    Oliver C 8 M Ill
    Elias BROWNING 4 M Ill (top of next page)
    Robert W 1 M Ill
    Mary HICKMAN 35 (??) F Mother Va.

1870 census shows 71 yr old Mary Thornton, but not C Thornton.

1880 census Denning Twp.
S BROWNING m 51 farmer IL IL IL
    Martha f 50 wife IL IL TN
    Elias m 21 son IL IL IL
    Isabel f 15 dau IL IL IL
    Jackson m 14 son IL IL IL
    Alonza m 10 son IL IL IL
    C THORNTON m 16 adopted IL IL IL




1900 census:  Six Mile Twp., Franklin County, Illinois, living with son Samuel

Death Certificate Book 1, Page 119, Franklin County, Illinois ~1831 Martha THORNTON 1849 Elizabeth Ellen BROWNING C. B. LEWIS D. S. HAINES- HAYNES William C. RAINER ~1842 Frank ANDREWS ~1853 William EDDINGS 1850 John BROWNING 1853 - 1920 Oliver Columbus "Lum" BROWNING 67 67     Perry County Death Record Index, Office of the County Clerk, Pickneyville, Illinois.

    Browning Oliver C; Doc. No. 1920D; Date: 11/13/1920; Book: 1920, p. 23.


    Source: Certificate of Death, State of Illinois, Filed on Nov. 13, 1920.

    Registered No. 73.

    Place of Death: Pinkneyville, Perry County; Full name: Oliver C. Browning; male; white; married; born: Mch 10, 1853; age: 67 years, 7 months, 3 days; occupation: timber laborer; birthplace: Franklin County; name of father: Samuel Browning; birthplace of father: Kentucky; maiden name of mother: Thornton; birthplace of mother: Kentucky. Information given by: Verdie C. Browning of Du Quion, Ill.
    Date of death: Mar 13, 1920; Dr. F. B. Hillar attended the deceased from Mar 10 to Mar 13, 1920, last saw him alive on Mar 12, 1920; cause of death: diabetes; Place of burial: Browning Cemetery, Franklin County; Date of burial: Mar 14, 1920; Undertaker: J. Doerr & Son, Pinckneyville. ~1861 Alice BROWN 1878 - 1962 Merida Ransom BROWNING 83 83 Merida and John Hardy Taylor were coal miners. They were once trapped in a cave-in for a week. By the time they were rescued the group had eaten all the mules and had begun eating their own shoe leather.

Source: Du Quion Evening Call, Thursday, January 18, 1962, page 7.

"Merida R. Browning, 84, Retired Miner, Dies After Lenghty Illness

"Merida R Browning, 84, of 21 South Wells, died at 1 A.M. today at Marshall Browning Hospital after an illness of 10 years.
"Browning, a retired miner, was born November 14, 1877, in Plumfield, a son of Lumm and Alice (Brown) Browning, both deceased. He was a resident of Du Quoin during his adult life. He was married on December 06, 1904 in Du Quoin to Bessie Pierce, who survives.
"He was a member of the First Methodist Church.
"He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Ruby) Schlueter, Oak Lawn, a son Carroll Browning, Chicago, and seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
"A son, Cecil, is deceased, as are a sister and two brothers.
"Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, January 20, at Schroeder Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Sims officiating.
"Burial will be in Old Du Quoin cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 P.M. Friday." 1887 - 1967 Bessie L. PIERCE 79 79 Perry County Death Record Index, Office of the Couty Clerk, Pickneyville, Illinois.
Browning Bessie; Doc. No. 1967D; Date: 8/29/1967; Book: 1967 P. 27

    Source: Du Quion Evening CaLL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1967, PAGE 5.
"Mrs. Bessie Browning, 79, Passes Away; Services Thursday

"Mrs. Bessie Browning, 79, widow of Merida Browning, died early today in Marshall Browning Hospital after being in failing health several years.
"Mrs. Browning, who made her home at 21 Soyth Wells street, was born October 14, 1887, in New Burnside, a daughter of the late William Silas and Abigaile (Lecroy) Pierce. On December 6, 1904, in Du Quion, she was married to Browning who died in 1962.
"A resident of Du Quion all her adult life, Mrs. Browning was a member of the Christian church.
"Survivors include a son, Carroll Browning of Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Gilby of Oak Lawn; a brother, Earl Pierce, and a sister, Mrs. Alta Ridgeway, both of Du Quion; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
"One son also preceded her in death.
"Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Keeling Funeral Home with burial in Old Du Quion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday." Ruby BROWNING Paul SCHLUETER 1916 Carroll BROWNING 1907 - 1956 Cecil BROWNING 49 49 Buried at the foot of his father.

Source: Perry County Birth Record Index, Office of the County Clerk, Pickneyville, Illinois.

Browning Cecil; Doc. No. 1907B; Date: 8/10/1907; Book: 1907, p. 488

Cecil had no middle name but he wanted one, so he used the name Charles.

Cecil was in a fight when he was about 9 years of age and damaged his lungs. At the age of 11 or 12, he had to start smoking as that was the only way to get the medication into his lungs. He would have to go to the pharmacy to get the cigarettes.

Cecil owned his own truck and delivered coal while in Perry County, IL. He was making a decent living but his wife Helen had set her sights on the big city and they moved to Chicago living in Chicago Cecil became a brick layer. He would tuck point inside furnaces.

His mode of dress was always a white shirt, tie, overcoat and hat.


Perry County Marriage Record Index, Office of the County Clerk, Pickneyville, Illinois.
Browning Cecil Taylor Helen 10/06/1926 B/2127
Source: Marriage License, Minor, issued to Cecil and Helen on Oct. 5, 1926.
The father and mother of said minors having given assent to said marriage.
Full name of groom : Cecil Browning; Place of residence: Du Quion, Ill; Occupation: mining; Age next birthday: 24 years; Color: white; Race: Amer.; Place of birth: Du Quyion, Ill; Father's name: Mr Browning; Mother's maiden name: Bessie Pierce; Number of groom's marriage: first.
Full name of bride: Helen Agatha Taylor; Place of residence: Du Quion, Ill; Age next birthday: 17 years; Color: white; Race: Amer; place of birth: Sunfield, Ill; Father's name: John H. Taylor; Mother's maiden name: Beulah Hartsock; Number of bride's marriage: first.
Married at Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois on 6 October 1926.
Witnesses at marriage: Bessie Browning and John H. Taylor.
Married by: Bowen Watts, Police Magistrate, Pickneyville.

Filed on Oct. 7, 1926; Registered on Dec. 28, 1926 on Page 189 of Marriage Record 3. 1910 - 1964 Helen Agatha TAYLOR 53 53 1935 - 1972 Shirley Mae BROWNING 37 37 Molly (Mrs. Carroll) BROWNING 1882 Gertie Mae BROWNING Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.

Furlow, Daniel Browning, Gertie 3/09/1900 Vol. 2, p. 97 Franklin County Daniel Monroe FURLOW 1900 census Tyrone Twp.
155/155 FURLOW, Daniel Head W/M/Feb 1876 24 M/0 IL/KY/KY
Girtrude Wife W/F/Mar 1882 18 M/0/0/0 IL/IL/IL 1896 Adren BROWNING 1899 Verdie C. BROWNING 1858 - 1939 Elias H. BROWNING 81 81 1900 census Six Mile Twp., Franklin County, Illinois

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Browning, Elias Stull, Sarah A 10/15/1890 Vol. 1, p. 182 Franklin County 1870 - 1948 Sarah Ann STULL 78 78 1891 Earl BROWNING 1892 Nora P. BROWNING 1895 Hattie B. BROWNING 1897 Lila- Lula D. BROWNING 1900 Rosa L. BROWNING Floyd BROWNING 1859 Robert W. BROWNING 1863 Mary Isabel BROWNING Marriage License: License # E2994/28, FCI
Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Starks, John C Browning, Mary 10/27/1893 Vol. 1, p. 235 Franklin County 1863 John Clement STARK Alternate birth: 1860 in White Spring, Arkansas 1894 Ora C. STARK 1899 Arlie J. STARK 1866 Samuel Jackson BROWNING Marriage License: License # D2411/584, FCI
Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Browning, S J Moyers, Anna 3/12/1891 Vol. 1, p. 1291 Franklin County 1872 Margaret Ann MOYERS Ray BROWNING 1894 Ronald BROWNING 1898 Harvey BROWNING 1870 - 1953 Robert Alonzo BROWNING 83 83 Marriage License: in License # E2732/156, FCI ~1831 Elijah W. BROWNING 1860 census Six Mile Township, Illinois 

Elijah W. BROWNING 28 M Farmer IL.
Mary C. 27 F Housekeeper Tenn
Joseph G. 7 M Tenn
Mary M. 6 F Tenn
Nelson 4 M Tenn ~1833 Mary C. STULL ~1853 Joseph G. BROWNING ~1854 Mary M. BROWNING 1857 Nelson BROWNING ~1834 - 1909 Oliver BROWNING 75 75 Marriage License: in Vol 002/ Page 0073
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Browning, Oliver Rhodes, Mary Jane 7/26/1853 Vol. 2, p. 73 Franklin County Mary Jane RHODES Olive Rado "Ollie?" BROWNING ~1855 William BROWNING Marriage License: in License # C1139/390, FCI 1855 Sarah E. SNIDER 1885 Nellie BROWNING 1887 Sarah A. BROWNING 1888 Hazel BROWNING 1889 William BROWNING 1891 John BROWNING 1894 Valley BROWNING 1897 Mary E. BROWNING 1856 Nathaniel BROWNING 1 st wife-Marriage License: License # C0570/192, FCI

2nd wife-Marriage License: License # C1152/394, FCI

3rd wife-Marriage License: Vol 002/ Page 0094 ~1862 Elizabeth LEFFLER ~1858 Julia WATTS 1856 Nancy Jane BENSON ~1859 Clarinda E. BROWNING Marriage License: License # D2275/515, FCI John DAVIS ~1862 Jefferson Davis BROWNING 1863 Elija "Eli" BROWNING ~1866 Elijah BROWNING 1862 Mary Ella STARK 1891 Raymon BROWNING 1870 - 1908 Mary Ann BROWNING 38 38 Marriage License: License # C1206/412, FCI ~1862 Christopher DAWSON 1879 Margaret J. BROWNING 1868 - 1949 Preston SILKWOOD 81 81 1892 Clarence SILKWOOD 1895 Clearacy SILKWOOD 1897 Fannie L. SILKWOOD 1899 Oliver Ted SILKWOOD 1903 Orban SILKWOOD 1906 Mary A. SILKWOOD ~1839 - 1891 Solomon Samuel BROWNING 52 52 Marriage License: Vol 003/ Page 0331
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Browning, Solomon S Biggs, Lucinda 7/16/1869 Vol. 3, p. 331 Franklin County Lucinda BIGGS ~1873 Vina J. BROWNING Marriage License: License # D2389/573 ~1868 Roy E. ADAMS 1878 Sophia E. BROWNING 1874 Isaac E. DIAL 1895 Coral M. DIAL 1899 Opal F. DIAL ~1840 John BROWNING 1st wife-Marriage License: Vol 003/ Page 0353
Illinois Satewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Browning, John Patterson, Elmira (Elvina) 5/11/1862 Vol. 3, p. 353 Franklin County

2nd wife-Marriage License: in Vol 03B/ Page 0345 1877 Martha BROWNING 1875 Hiram Franklin "Frank" BOWLING 1899 Chester BOWLING ~1841 Mary BROWNING Marriage License: Vol 02/ Page 0069
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Hammons, William B Browning, Mary 05/08/1853 Vol. 2, p. 69 Franklin County ~1837 William B. HAMMONS ~1854 Elizabeth S. J. HAMMONS ~1857 Malissa HAMMONS ~1860 Missori J. HAMMONS ~1841 Rebecca Ann BROWNING Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Carpenter, William K. Browning, Rebecca Ann 5/31/1856 Vol. 3, p. 21 Franklin County ~1834 William K. CARPENTER 1860 census - Six Mile Township
William K. CARPENTER 26 M Farmer 300 75 Tenn
Rebecca A. 19 F Housekeeper Ill
Wesley M. 3 M Ill
Collen D. 9/12 M Il 1860 - 1905 Wesley M. CARPENTER 45 45 Martha J. WINTERS ~1860 - 1921 Collen Douglas CARPENTER 61 61 Martha PRICE Nancy A. WINTERS 1862 William Jasper CARPENTER Julia A. BOWLING 1866 Cynthia E. CARPENTER Henry BUTLER 1867 Elizabeth CARPENTER 1871 Henry M. CARPENTER 1875 Almerinda CARPENTER 1878 Alfred CARPENTER 1880 Clarance CARPENTER 1844 - 1918 Louisa Melissa BROWNING 74 74 Henry Carpenter-Marriage License: Vol 003/ Page 0246
Illinois Statewide Marriag eIndex, 1763 - 1900.
Carpenter, Henry H., Browning, Louisa M. 8/24/1860 Vol. 3, p. 246 Franklin County W. L. WARD 1842 - 1863 Henry Harrison CARPENTER 21 21 Military Service: PVT. Co A 128th IL Vol Inf (Civil War)
PVT. Co. A 128th IL. Vol. Inf. (Civil War)

HENRY HARRISON CARPENTER b. 1842 Overton County, TN. d. 12 JAN 1863 in Cairo, Alexander County, IL. Father: PETERSON K. CARPENTER mother: ELIZABETH STULL.
LOUISA MALISSA BROWNING b. 1844 Six Mile Township, Franklin County, IL d. 22 DEC 1918 in Tyrone Township, Franklin County, IL. (she wed JAMES MADISON CARPENTER, W.L. WARD)

Died of measles. Cordelia E. CARPENTER James Madismo CARPENTER ~1847 Cynthia L. BROWNING Marriage License: Vol 003/ Page 0342
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900.
Overturff, Eli &  Browning, Cynthia 3/23/1862 Vol. 3, p. 342 Franklin County Eli OVERTURF ~1814 Esther A. BROWNING ~1816 Melissa BROWNING ~1817 William J. BROWNING ~1822 James R. BROWNING Mary BROWNING ???? ESTES Lucy Jane ESTES Margaret (Mrs. Henry) BROWNING 1797 - 1840 Robert BROWNING 43 43 1800 Mary "Polly" MARTIN 1815 Harrison BROWNING 1825 Ellen BROWNING 1829 John BROWNING 1833 Hilsey BROWNING 1837 William L. BROWNING 1839 Malinda BROWNING 1805 John BROWNING Probate Record Page: Will of Henry Browning, Henry County, Kentucky 1810 Eleanor MILES 1830 Zantippa BROWNING 1840 - 1919 John A. BROWNING 79 79 Amanda Field SPILLMAN 1869 Elijah Franklin BROWNING Mary Catherine DUNCAN 1890 Zelpha Mae BROWNING 1892 Louisa Amanda BROWNING 1894 Herman Allen BROWNING 1897 Elva Jane BROWNING 1871 - 1890 Laura B. BROWNING 19 19 1874 Allen G. BROWNING 1882 Lula Virginia BROWNING Lonnie BRAWNER 1886 Berdie Lee BROWNING 1843 Caleb BROWNING 1845 Nancy Ellen BROWNING 1848 - 1930 Thomas Shadrack BROWNING 82 82 1856 Mary C. DEAN 1872 Lillie BROWNING 1874 Georgie BROWNING 1878 Lulie BROWNING 1850 Lou Ann BROWNING 1808 - 1887 Caleb Thomas BROWNING 78 78 Death: 1880 Rice Co., KS. ? 1813 - <1840 Harriet MILES 27 27 1835 Lucy Jane BROWNING 1831 John M. ESTES 1858 Sanford C. ESTES 1860 Mary M. ESTES 1837 John M. BROWNING 1821 Elizabeth LAND 1850 - 1925 Malvina BROWNING 75 75 1844 - 1916 John William GIVIDEN 72 72 1852 - 1870 Robert Henry BROWNING 18 18 1853 - 1885 Margaret E. BROWNING 32 32 Jeptha STIVERS 1855 William Abraham BROWNING Maggie STIVERS 1857 - 1888 Joseph Delana BROWNING 31 31 Kate M. WAIRHAYE 1858 - 1936 James Franklin BROWNING 77 77 1863 - 1930 Mary Augusta LAND 67 67 1881 - 1966 Gertie Mae BROWNING 85 85 SS #514-24-8315 1866 - 1943 George Everett HIGBEE 76 76 1919 - 1994 Opal Nadine HIGBEE 74 74 Leland Harold ROTHE 1860 - 1929 George Washington BROWNING 69 69 1871 Etta BLACKABY 1862 - 1945 Harriett "Hallie" BROWNING 83 83 1849 J. Harry MOORE Joseph LeCompte CHANDLER 1863 Martha BROWNING 1866 - 1951 Caleb Benjamin BROWNING 85 85 Kentucky Death Records
Last Name First Name MI Age Death Place Residence Death Date
BROWNING CALEB B 084 HENRY HENRY 01-24-1951
Volume Certificate Death
010 04812 1951 1872 Susan Martha LAND Virginia Smith BROWNING 1868 - 1926 Thomas Eddison BROWNING 58 58 1810 Elizabeth BROWNING Twin? Micajah OLDS Benjamin OLDS 1810 Phillip BROWNING Twin? ~1812 - 1875 Benjamin Franklin BROWNING 63 63 1811 - 1865 Elizabeth M. CROPPER 54 54 1834 John W. BROWNING Margaret C. RONNER 1839 - 1905 Benjamin Franklin BROWNING 66 66 1845 - 1919 Sarah Elizabeth GIVIDEN 74 74 1863 - 1952 John W. BROWNING 89 89 ~1865 Nancy Estes DELAVAN 1865 Susie E. BROWNING ~1865 ???? TOOMBS 1867 - 1873 Henry Franklin BROWNING 5 5 1870 Charles BROWNING 1873 Isaac Preston BROWNING ~1875 Ada M. DELAVAN 1876 - 1904 Luanna BROWNING 28 28 ~1875 John Friedrick PHILLIPS ~1896 - 1945 Margaret Lillian PHILLIPS 49 49 Daniel Aloyisious DEVLIN 1916 Anna Margaret DEVLIN 1882 Tempa BROWNING 1840 Martha BROWNING ~1840 J. C. POTTROFF 1842 Margaret Amanda BROWNING ~1840 Caswell W. SPILLMAN 1844 Eliza Jane BROWNING 1847 Harriet E. BROWNING 1841 Agnes B. HANN 1800 Michael FLYNN 1802 - 1836 Caleb FLYNN 34 34 1803 Alcey FLYNN Dudley RAGLAND 1811 James FLYNN 1812 - <1845 Mariah FLYNN 33 33 1809 - 1845 James MILLER 35 35 1813 Mildred FLYNN Original R. WILLIAMS 1814 Delilah FLYNN Harrison MILLER 1819 John B. FLYNN Elizabeth WATTS Millie BROWNING 1823 Dudley Mills FLYNN Rebecca E. WILLS 1825 - 1853 Mason H. FLYNN 28 28 1780 - 1851 Andrew RAMSEY 71 71 1813 - 1852 James RAMSEY 39 39 1814 Eliza RAMSEY 1817 - 1880 Alcey RAMSEY 63 63 ???? MILLEER 1819 Caleb RAMSEY Nancy J. SELLERS 1821 Alexander RAMSEY 1838 - 1920 Martha Jane FLYNN 82 82 1857 Mary Catherine RAMSEY 1859 Samuel RAMSEY 1859 James Mason RAMSEY John Allen RAMSEY 1867 - 1920 Obe Lenard RAMSEY 53 53 1870 Anna May RAMSEY ~1762 - <1807 Joshua BROWNING 45 45 His 2 sons were named in his father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina
Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 1764 - 1843 Robert J. BROWNING 79 79 Children as listed are as shown in Robert's last will & testament, 1843.

Named in his father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348

Robert Browning's Rev War record -
Robert Browning's name is located on a paper entitled "Revolutionary War Veterans who Settled in Caswell after the Revolutionary War". The paper was undated and unsigned. It was published in The N. C. Genealogical society Journal, Vol. III, No. 1 - Feb, 1997 issue and on age 31 thereof.

Robert Browning's Rev. War Pension Record, Act of Congress passed 7 June 1832. John was age 69 when he applied for his pension. He states that his father, Edmond, died in 1807. Robert's birth was recorded in his father's Bible which was sold to unknown person. He entered the service at (volunteered) in January 1871 and was commanded by Colonel Cole, Regiment Commanded by Col. Archibald Murphey of Caswell County NC. Adam Sanders, Maj in the Regiment, General Green. He served for a period of 2 months.

It is noted the troops were commanded by General Nathl Green, Col John Green and Col Washington & Cole. Col Washington & Cole belonged to Horse Company, also with Caswell County Regiment one commanded by Col William Moore and one commanded by Elisha Evans. Richard Martin signed the papers that he was a Clergy. John McMullen was my Captain in the Company and is my neighbor. Elisha Evans also was my fellow soldier. Paul A. Haralson? and your Honor? on the bench - as to my honor.
On 12 March, he was discharged by the Captain and sent home with a sick brother.

In July 1871 he again volunteered his service and joined a company of volunteers commanded by Captain John McMullin of Caswell County, NC. General Butler and General Rutherford listed in Nov 1871 - all were discharged and sent home. (Some of this does not read right, but I just made notes and did not keep the record).

Robert lost his pocket book and lost his discharge papers from the 2 previous enlistments. He was born in Culpeper Co. VA in 1764. The record of his age was in the family Bible of his father, which was sold at his death, to some person unknown to the applicant. He lived in Caswell Co. NC, with the exception of the year 1788, 1789 and 1790 during which time he lived in GA.
The information above was supplied by Imogean M. McDonald

Robert Browning
October Court Caswell Co. N.C. 1843

In the name of God Amen, I, Robert Browning of the county of Caswell and state of North Carolina being in old age though sound in health and memory disposed to settle my worldly matters in my lifetime on this 28th day of January, 1842, do appoint this my last Will and Testament as follows, Viz: 1st I commend my soul to God who first gave it to me and my body to the dust from whence it came to be buried in a plain and descent manner. 2nd I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Francis Browning three of my Negroes of her choice, one yoke of oxen and cart, two work horses of her choice, the tract of land on the east side of the creek wherein we now live and so many of my stock of cows, hogs and sheep as she may deem necessary for her own support together with so much of my household and kitchen furniture as she may see cause to take out and so much of the cook that may be in hams as may be sufficient for one years support. In her household furniture I include one bed and furniture or so many as she may think proper to take this property for her own use so long as she may live, and after her death, the remainder that may be in her hands to be sold and equally divided amongst my surviving children as will be named in this will. 3rd I will and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Martin all of the property that she has already had. 4th I will and bequeath to my daughter Ann D. Roberson all of the property that she already had of me. 5th I will and bequeath to my son John K. Browning the parcel of land where on he now lives containing seventy five acres including all the improvements on said land to receive said land at three hundred dollars if he may see cause, otherwise to be sold with the rest of my land lying on the west side of the creek, also to have all the property which he has already received of me. 6th I will and bequeath to my daughter Tabitha T. Murrow all the property she has had already. 7th I will and bequeath to my son Sanders Browning the tract of land whereon he now lives, containing one hundred and fifty acres rating said land to be worth three hundred acres left to his own choice whether to receive it or not, if he does not receive said land for it to be sold with the rest of my property. Also I give him all that he has had already. 8th I will and bequeath to my son William L. Browning all the property that he has had of me. 9th I will and bequeath to my son James Browning all the property that he has had of me. 10th I will and bequeath to my son Young H. Browning all the property that he has had of me. 11th I will and bequeath to my daughter Francis S. Smith all the property she has had of me. 12. I will and bequeath to my son Robert I. Browning all the property he has had of me, one Negro boy valued to four hundred dollars. 13th I will and bequeath to my son Elijah G. Browning all the property that he has had of me. 14th I will to my daughter Ava P. Browning one bed and furniture, one bureau. 15th I will and bequeath to my daughter Hanna N. Browning one bed and furniture and one bureau to be bought for her out of my property if I should not get it in my life time. 16th It is my will that all my children render a schedule of the property received of me and it be valued to them before they may receive any more, and all to be made equal and then to share and share alike in the remainder of my estate except the two last Ava & Hannah who is to receive their beds and bureaus as special gifts. 17th I will that after my wife may take out of my estate so much namely as aforesaid then all of the remainder be sold on credit of twelve months and the proceeds be equally divided among my children mainly as before so as to make them all equal shares in my estate.

Last of all I do hereby constitute and appoint my son John K. Browning and my friend James Wilder my true and lawful executors to execute this my Will and Testament in manner and form as herein stated in witness whereof I, the said Robert Browning have hereunto set my hand this the day and date as above mentioned, signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Robert Browning to be his Last Will and Testament.
Signed Robert Browning
In the Presence of Goodwin Evans and L. B. Evans.

Could this possibly be the first marriage of Robert Browning? This marriage has the same Bondsman and Witness as the marriage of Mary Clary Browning, Roberts sister as well as the same Witness as Nimrod Brownings' marriage.

North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Bride: Hannah Browning
Groom: Robert Browning
Bond Date: 28 Jan 1786
County: Caswell
Record #: 01 034
Bondsman: Joseph X McReynolds
Witness: Ald. Murphey, (
Bond #: 000014316 1774 - 1846 Caroline Frances KIMBROUGH 72 72 ~1766 - <1807 Elizabeth BROWNING 41 41 Elizabeth's exact birth date is unknown.  All I can find is abt 1766 or 1768.

Her children were named in their grandfather, Edmund Browning's, last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 1770 - 1860 Nimrod BROWNING 90 90 Named in his father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348

North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1761-1868, Record #: 01 034, Bondsman: Solomon Parks, Witness: Ald Murphey, Bond #: 000014312

1820 Census Nimrod Browning moved to Robertson County, Tennessee prior to 1820 as he is found first in the . Rachel PARKS 1774 - 1835 John BROWNING 61 61 Named in his father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina
Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 1778 Rachel BROWNING Named in her father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 1776 Mary Clary BROWNING Named in her father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348

North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 Record #: 01 066 Bondsman: Joseph McReynolds (Witness: John G Murphey Bond #: 000014828 1776 William CULBERSON ~1750 Alcey 1768 - 1840 Elijah G. BROWNING 72 72 1810 DEED: Caswell Co, NC, DB Q-228, 27 Sep. Power of Attorney - Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning to brother Elijah Browning to demand their part in legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning decd by last will & testament of Edmund Browning decd of Caswell Co, NC. Given from Clark Co, KY.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-162, Apr Court. Edmond Browning bequeathed to heirs of Caleb Browning. Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Toliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Jenney Browning children and heirs of Caleb Browning.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-201. Power of attorney: Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milley Browning and Jenney Browning to Elijah Browning their Brother to receive legacy left them as heirs of Caleb Browning decd, by will of Edmund Browning decd. of Caswell Co, NC. approved by Wm. McMillan and D Hampton, JP's of Clark Co, KY. 27 Sep 1810.

    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: Edmond Browning, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348

Elijah Browning moved to Kentucky in 1780 with family after the Revolutionary War.

When his father Caleb Browning moved back to VA, Elijah and brothers stayed in KY.

Note: Caswell Co NC Wills: Elijah for self and p/a for brothers and sisters to collect bequest from Edmund Browning to heirs of Caleb.

Note: Caswell Co NC Deed Book: p/a to Elijah given from Clark Co KY.

Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: 1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-2Ol. 1778 Mildred Molly BROWNING 1810 DEED: Caswell Co, NC, DB Q-228, 27 Sep. Power of Attorney - Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning to brother Elijah Browning to demand their part in legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning decd by last will & testament of Edmund Browning decd of Caswell Co, NC. Given from Clark Co, KY.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-162, Apr Court. Edmond Browning bequeathed to heirs of Caleb Browning. Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Toliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Jenney Browning children and heirs of Caleb Browning.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-201. Power of attorney: Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milley Browning and Jenney Browning to Elijah Browning their Brother to receive legacy left them as heirs of Caleb Browning decd, by will of Edmund Browning decd. of Caswell Co, NC. approved by Wm. McMillan and D Hampton, JP's of Clark Co, KY. 27 Sep 1810.

    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: Edmond Browning, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 ~1750 - 1786 Caleb BROWNING 36 36 His heirs were named in his father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina
Will Book E, pgs. 347-348

1786 WILL: Fauquier Co, VA, WB 2-201. Alice Browning admin.

    1810 DEED: Caswell Co, NC, DB Q-228, 27 Sep. Power of Attorney - Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning to brother Elijah Browning to demand their part in legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning decd by last will & testament of Edmund Browning decd of Caswell Co, NC. Given from Clark Co, KY.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-162, Apr Court. Edmond Browning bequeathed to heirs of Caleb Browning. Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Toliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Jenney Browning children and heirs of Caleb Browning.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-201. Power of attorney: Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milley Browning and Jenney Browning to Elijah Browning their Brother to receive legacy left them as heirs of Caleb Browning decd, by will of Edmund Browning decd. of Caswell Co, NC. approved by Wm. McMillan and D Hampton, JP's of Clark Co, KY. 27 Sep 1810.

    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: Edmond Browning, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 ~1765 Haney Named in her father's last Will & Testament 1807 Caswell County, North Carolina
Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 1762 Joseph McREYNOLDS Beedy BROWNING Named in his grandfather, Edmund Browning's, last Will & Testament Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 Joshua BROWNING Named in his grandfather, Edmund Browning's, last Will & Testament Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 1786 Mary McREYNOLDS >1780 Elizabeth BROWNING >1780 Nancy BROWNING 1786 Louis BROWNING 1788 Phebe BROWNING 1789 Caleb BROWNING 1791 Milley BROWNING 1793 Spencer BROWNING 1795 Maihen BROWNING 1797 Delilah BROWNING 1799 Mary BROWNING 1801 Melinda BROWNING 1777 Henry BROWNING 1810 DEED: Caswell Co, NC, DB Q-228, 27 Sep. Power of Attorney - Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning to brother Elijah Browning to demand their part in legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning decd by last will & testament of Edmund Browning decd of Caswell Co, NC. Given from Clark Co, KY.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-162, Apr Court. Edmond Browning bequeathed to heirs of Caleb Browning. Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Toliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Jenney Browning children and heirs of Caleb Browning.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-201. Power of attorney: Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milley Browning and Jenney Browning to Elijah Browning their Brother to receive legacy left them as heirs of Caleb Browning decd, by will of Edmund Browning decd. of Caswell Co, NC. approved by Wm. McMillan and D Hampton, JP's of Clark Co, KY. 27 Sep 1810.

    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: Edmond Browning, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348


    Henry first appears on a Clark Co., KY. tax list in 1796 as a male 16 years of age, but under 21, and continues there until about 1832 or 1833 when he moved to Henry Co, KY, where he died leaving a Will dated 17 June 1856.

    Henry served in the War of 1812 in the 17th Regiment (Francesco's) Kentucky Militia as a Lieutenant in Capt. Scobee's Company of Infantry. He entered the Service on February 08, 1815 at a camp near Newport, KY., for a period of 6 months. He was discharged at Urbana on March 07, 1815. He received $13.27 for the 200 mile trip back home to Clark Co., KY.

    This Henry was married to a woman named Margaret; however, she is not the Margaret Newell (widow of Thomas Newell) who married a Henry Browning on 16 Mar 1807 in Shenandoah Co., VA., and continued to live there.

Will of Henry Browning
    Know all Men by these presents that I Henry Browning of the County of Henry and state of Kentucky being weak in bodily health but of sound mind and disposing memory make this my last Will revoking all others. I will and bequeath to my son Calep Browning, one hundred and thirty five acres of land beginning in Watkins or Ransdells line and running through to ? also if my bay should bring and raise a colt this year he is to have it and the proceeds of one half of the sale of the waggon also one half of the flock of sheep, I will to my son Benjamin F. Browning the balance of my farm say forty acres more or less, I will to my grandson, John H. Browning one bay filly three years old this spring also to my Granddaughter Lucy Jane Estes one black horse colt two years old this spring. I will to my son John Browning fifty dollars to be paid twelve months after my death in addition to forty acres of land that I have heretofore given him in his farm where he now lives. I will to my daughter in law Mary Browning and her two youngest children fifty dollars and also forty acres of land, which I have heretofore given her, which land all of her children to have a part in. I will that all of my personal property after my death shall be sold on twelve months credit by my son Benjamin F. Browning who I appoint as my executor and the proceeds disposed of as follows, after paying my funeral expenses and all my just debts, I will to my grand son Benjamin Olds one hundred dollars, also my son in law Micaja Olds five dollars, also to my grand son Harrison Browning, five dollars. If there should be any money left after complying with the above items it is my wish it should be divided among my children, John, Mary, Calep and B. F. Browning.
    Given under my hand and seal this 17th day of June 1856

    Witness
    Thomas M. Sanford
    Saml. McIlvaine

    Since writing the above will I have sold my part of the sheep t___ ____the stock belonging to my son Calep Browning

    Henry County Kentucky


    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: 1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-2Ol. ~1780 - 1852 Lucy 72 72 1810 DEED: Caswell Co, NC, DB Q-228, 27 Sep. Power of Attorney - Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning to brother Elijah Browning to demand their part in legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning decd by last will & testament of Edmund Browning decd of Caswell Co, NC. Given from Clark Co, KY.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-162, Apr Court. Edmond Browning bequeathed to heirs of Caleb Browning. Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Toliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Jenney Browning children and heirs of Caleb Browning.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-201. Power of attorney: Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milley Browning and Jenney Browning to Elijah Browning their Brother to receive legacy left them as heirs of Caleb Browning decd, by will of Edmund Browning decd. of Caswell Co, NC. approved by Wm. McMillan and D Hampton, JP's of Clark Co, KY. 27 Sep 1810.

    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: Edmond Browning, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348 1786 - 1855 Jennie 69 69 1810 DEED: Caswell Co, NC, DB Q-228, 27 Sep. Power of Attorney - Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning to brother Elijah Browning to demand their part in legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning decd by last will & testament of Edmund Browning decd of Caswell Co, NC. Given from Clark Co, KY.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-162, Apr Court. Edmond Browning bequeathed to heirs of Caleb Browning. Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Toliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Jenney Browning children and heirs of Caleb Browning.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-201. Power of attorney: Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milley Browning and Jenney Browning to Elijah Browning their Brother to receive legacy left them as heirs of Caleb Browning decd, by will of Edmund Browning decd. of Caswell Co, NC. approved by Wm. McMillan and D Hampton, JP's of Clark Co, KY. 27 Sep 1810.

    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: Edmond Browning, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348

Probate Record
Page: 1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-2Ol.
Title: Family Bible
Page: Family Bible Record of Andrew Ramsey and his wife Jane/Jenny Browning, Clark Co. Kentucky 1832 Martha Jane MILLER 1838 James F. BROWNING Emira (Elvina) PATTERSON 1775 Toliver Browning 1810 DEED: Caswell Co, NC, DB Q-228, 27 Sep. Power of Attorney - Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning to brother Elijah Browning to demand their part in legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning decd by last will & testament of Edmund Browning decd of Caswell Co, NC. Given from Clark Co, KY.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-162, Apr Court. Edmond Browning bequeathed to heirs of Caleb Browning. Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Toliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Jenney Browning children and heirs of Caleb Browning.

    1811 COURT: Caswell Co, NC, WB F-201. Power of attorney: Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milley Browning and Jenney Browning to Elijah Browning their Brother to receive legacy left them as heirs of Caleb Browning decd, by will of Edmund Browning decd. of Caswell Co, NC. approved by Wm. McMillan and D Hampton, JP's of Clark Co, KY. 27 Sep 1810.

    Sources:
    Title: Probate Record
    Page: Edmond Browning, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Book E, pgs. 347-348


Taliaferro at age 10 years about 1780 moved with his father to Pendleton Co., KY where he lived as a farmer.

Tolliver was in Clark Co, KY by 1795, when he first appears in the taxlists.

1800 Clark Co., K.Y Census Reconstruction, Tax list date 1800.

1810 census Clark Co., KY.

1820, 1830, 1840, 1850 census Pendleton Co., KY. Census.

  
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