Mary Dyer Thomas was b 4 July 1809, North Haven, the d/o Capt Seth Thomas & Hannah Dyer, She d before 7 Sept 1861, North Haven, as found on a list of the Pulpit Harbor Church members who had died that year.

Mary married John Brown on 4 July 1830, North Haven, married by John G Brown. John was b 30 Aug 1800, North Haven, the s/o John Brown & Lydia Carr. He d 18 Mar 1862, North Haven.

John & Mary 7 children, all born North Haven:
1. Sarah T Brown: 15 July 1831 - 26 Dec 1897, North Haven
2. Andalusia Thomas Brown: 6 Oct 1833 - 12 Apr 1863, North Haven
3. Hannah Thomas Brown: 3 June 1836 - 21 Apr 1905, Belfast
4. John Thomas Brown: 29 July 1839 - 9 May 1911, North Haven
5. Robert Ames Brown: 5 Aug 1842 - 26 July 1890, Camden
6. David A Brown: 5 Sept 1844 - 2 Sept 1870, North Haven
7. Isaac S Brown: 27 Feb 1848 - 15 Aug 1908, North Haven

In about 1819, "List of Persons Composing the Crew of Schooner Alexander of (?), whereof is Master Nathan Noble, bound for St Andrews." John Brown is part of the crew, born & residing Vinalhaven, 18 years of age, 5'4 1/2, dark hair & dark eyes. Brother Oliver Brown is also sailing with him.

On 10 Oct 1821, George Brown, from Cumberland, R I, sold to Oliver Brown 7 John Brown for $1,500 his land by Ebenezer Webster's, James L Frye, Caleb Carver, Mary Stewart, and Thomas Waterman. Signed by George Brown, Louise Brown, witnessed by John Montgomery, Lucy Brown & Jabez Amsbury. Registered in Ellsworth on 16 Nov 1821. Ellsworth Deed 1:459.

In 1830, he is on North Haven with 1 male between 20 & 30 (himself) and a male between 30 & 40. Mary is aged between 20 7 30.

"Some History of the Jesse Brown House at the North East, North Haven. Most of this information was given to me [Samuel Hiram Beverage] by my Aunt Florence (Beverage) Brown (Mrs Jesse Brown) who lived in this house from 1910 to mid 1940's.
The construction was begun in 1831, and was the joint venture of brothers John & Oliver Brown, sons of John Brown 1762 - 1817 and wife Lydia (Carr) Brown, 1774 - 1841.
The reason the new house was to be a two-family house is that both John and Oliver were seafaring men and they thought it would be good to have their families as company for each other while they were away at sea. As you imagine, it did not work out very well, especially after the untimely death of Captain Oliver Brown at Savannah, Ga on Sept 8, 1838. He left a widow and one child, a daughter, who inherited her father's share of the property and married James Webster. This is why the Waldo Co map of 1859 shows the owners as being J Brown & J Webster. Eventually, John bought out Oliver's heir. The farm was divided, the northern part going to the Websters. That part is now (1987) of Charles "Jack" Bauer."

On 12 Oct 1835, a large number of North Haven families contributed money to purchase land next to the Pulpit Harbor Baptist Church in order to erect a parsonage. John contributed $10.

23 Oct 1842, from the Baptist Church Records, North Haven: "Joseph Waterman & his wife, George Tobin, Ann Grant & Hannah Woster were baptized & added to the church. Likewise, John Brown and his wife. James Thomas, church clerk.

In 1850, 50-year-old John is a farmer on North Haven w/ real estate valued at $800. Mary is age 50, and children are Andalutia T (ae 16), Hannah (ae 13), John F (ae 10), Robert A (ae 7), David A (ae 5), and Isaac (ae 2). Also with them is son-in-law Jefferson T Coombs & 18-year-old daughter Sarah. They are residing next door to John's brother Hiram, and Nathan & Betsy Philbrook.

On 1 June 1854, John Brown is included in North Haven's Tax Assessment, but in 2016, the 1st page is missing. He did have 19 sheep and 1 swine. No sailing vessels. Real estate value: $650. Personal property value: $145. Total Tax Assessment: $796

In 1855, the Tax Assessment for John was that he had 1 poll (vote), 50 acres of land, 1/2 house & 1/2 barn. He had 5 3-year-old cows and 1 swine. No sailing vessels. Total real estate value: $650. Personal property value: $178. Total Tax Assessment: $828.

In 1860, 60-year-old John is a farmer on North Haven w/ real estate valued at $1500 & personal property at $200. Wife Mary is age 51. With them are Hannah (ae 24, community school teacher), John T (ae 20, fisherman), Robert A (ae 16, fisherman), David A (ae 15, fisherman), and Isaac S (ae 12). Living next door is his daughter Sarah & her husband Jefferson T Coombs.

Sept 7, 1861: "At a conference meeting, after the usual exercises, 1st, voted to accept the letter written by the clerk to the association. 2nd, chose Deacon Samuel Brown, Brother Nathan Philbrook & Ebenezer C Quinn as messengers to the association. Present standing of the church: died - 3, viz Mary Brown, John Ames & Sally Robbins. Resident members: 96. Whole members: 116. Lewis Leadbetter, Church Clerk." Baptist Church Records, North Haven.

Sept 30th, 1863. "Reported no association. Added by baptism - 1. Dismissed - 2; died 5 - viz, Richard Brown, John Brown, Joseph Robbins, Margaret R Leadbetter, and Andalusia Brown. Resident members: 83. Whole members: 110. Lewis Leadbetter, Church Clerk." Baptist Church Records, North Haven.

John Brown's North Haven Town Offices: Surveyor of Roads (East District): 1849.

Obituary Abstract: John Brown died March 18, 1862 at North Haven, aged 61 yrs 10 mos, 18 days. Published 27 March 1862.

On Stone of John Brown
w/o John Brown
d/o Thomas and Hannah Dyer