Born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland to James Brown born circa 1813 and and Mary Watson born circa 1818.
James Brown's father was David Brown, listed in the Scottish Census of 1851 as a "Scholar," his wife was Mary Brown maiden name not know at this time. DOB about 1785.
David worked as an apprentice printer when 14 yrs old for the Glasgow Herald.
Married and emigrated via steamship "Australia", Glasgow to New York in 1870.
Settled in Mount Vernon, NY.
Developed a printing business & local newspaper, the Eastchester Independence.
Raised a family in Mt. Vernon, NY.
James Brown's father was David Brown, listed in the Scottish Census of 1851 as a "Scholar," his wife was Mary Brown maiden name not know at this time. DOB about 1785.
David worked as an apprentice printer when 14 yrs old for the Glasgow Herald.
Married and emigrated via steamship "Australia", Glasgow to New York in 1870.
Settled in Mount Vernon, NY.
Developed a printing business & local newspaper, the Eastchester Independence.
Raised a family in Mt. Vernon, NY.
Born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland to James Brown born circa 1813 and and Mary Watson born circa 1818.
James Brown's father was David Brown, listed in the Scottish Census of 1851 as a "Scholar," his wife was Mary Brown maiden name not know at this time. DOB about 1785.
David worked as an apprentice printer when 14 yrs old for the Glasgow Herald.
Married and emigrated via steamship "Australia", Glasgow to New York in 1870.
Settled in Mount Vernon, NY.
Developed a printing business & local newspaper, the Eastchester Independence.
Raised a family in Mt. Vernon, NY.
James Brown's father was David Brown, listed in the Scottish Census of 1851 as a "Scholar," his wife was Mary Brown maiden name not know at this time. DOB about 1785.
David worked as an apprentice printer when 14 yrs old for the Glasgow Herald.
Married and emigrated via steamship "Australia", Glasgow to New York in 1870.
Settled in Mount Vernon, NY.
Developed a printing business & local newspaper, the Eastchester Independence.
Raised a family in Mt. Vernon, NY.
Inscription
DAVID BROWN
AUG. 1, 1846 - SEPT. 21, 1928
Weeping may endure for a night
But joy cometh in the morning.
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