James Walter BROWN was born on 19 Oct 1881 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died on 14 Mar 1959 in Allen County, Kentucky. He was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.

James married Mary Anice HAWKINS daughter of Rev. Robert Yancy HAWKINS and Frances Ellen DUFFER on 26 Dec 1903 in Sumner Co, Tennessee. Mary was born on 1 Apr 1886 in Sumner Co., Tennessee. She died on 22 Feb 1945 in Allen Co., Kentucky. She was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen Co., Kentucky.

They had the following children:

i. Lucy Frances BROWN was born on 7 Nov 1904 in Allen Co., Kentucky. She died on 22 Mar 1980 in Allen Co., Kentucky. She was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen Co., Kentucky.
Lucy married Noah Matthew RIPPY Sr. son of Ben Wilson RIPPY and Beulah WAGONER on 6 Oct 1926 in Allen Co, Kentucky. Noah was born on 22 May 1909. He died on 11 Apr 2002 in Scottsville, Allen Co., Ky.. He was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.

ii. Lucinda May BROWN was born on 18 May 1906 in Allen County, Kentucky. She died on 20 Nov 1918 in Allen Co., Kentucky. She was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.

iii. Lela Alma BROWN was born on 8 Oct 1907 in Allen Co, Kentucky. She died on 17 Jul 2001 in Westmoreland, Sumner Co., Tennessee. She was buried on 20 Jul 2001 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.
Lela married (1) Leonard Ausby WOLFE son of John Leonard WOLFE and Francis CHARLTON on 24 Dec 1929. Leonard was born on 21 Dec 1904 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He died on 12 Jun 1964 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.
Lela married (2) Mason WHEELER .

iv. Bessie Jane BROWN was born on 31 Dec 1908 in , Allen Co., Kentucky. She died on 30 Sep 1995 in Westmoreland, Sumner Co., Tennessee. She was buried on 3 Oct 1995 in Union Chapel Cemetery, Sumner County, Tennessee.
Bessie married Johnnie W. GRAVES son of Adolphus GRAVES and Betty Jane BROWN on 10 Aug 1925. Johnnie was born on 19 Aug 1904. He died on 2 Sep 1950. He was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, Sumner County, Tennessee.

v. Rev. Tom Franklin BROWN was born on 17 Jul 1910 in Allen Co, Kentucky.

He died on 21 Feb 1989 in Allen Co, Kentucky. He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.
Tom married Pearlie CARTER daughter of Albert CARTER and Cynthia Ann RIPPY on 24 Dec 1931 in Allen Co, Kentucky. Pearlie was born on 21 Aug 1913 in Allen Co, Kentucky. She died on 3 Feb 1998 in Allen Co., Kentucky. She was buried on 5 Feb 1998 in Maple Grove Cemetery.

vi. Rev. George Curtis BROWN was born on 7 Mar 1912 in Maple Grove, Allen Co., Kentucky. He died on 24 Jun 1997 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., Kentucky. He was buried in Memorial Gardens, Allen Co., Kentucky.
George married Eura Faye KEPLEY daughter of Jesse Lavada KEPLEY and Mettie Ethyl LINVILLE on 1 Apr 1934 in Allen Co, Kentucky. Eura was born on 28 Jun 1916 in , Macon County, Tennessee.

vii. Walter Herman BROWN was born on 18 May 1913 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He died on 20 Apr 1954 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.

viii. Jessie Nell BROWN was born on 14 Feb 1915 in Allen Co, Kentucky. She died on 3 May 1991 in Allen Co, Kentucky. She was buried in Concord Meth., Cem..
Jessie married Thurman DALTON son of Robert S. DALTON and Missie HUNTSMAN on 17 Nov 1935 in Allen Co, Kentucky. Thurman was born on 14 Mar 1907 in Allen Co, Kentucky. He died on 11 May 1995 in Allen County, Kentucky. He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Allen Co, Kentucky.

ix. Baskerville "Bascom V." BROWN was born on 18 Oct 1916 in Allen Co, Kentucky. He died on 20 Dec 2004 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He was buried on 23 Dec 2004 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.
Baskerville married (1) Gracie DUKE daughter of William Riley DUKE and Mary Ella BOND on 18 Dec 1937. Gracie was born on 6 Aug 1912 in Allen Co., Kentucky. She died on 1 Aug 2002 in Allen Co., Kentucky. She was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.
Baskerville married (2) Mary DONOFF in 2003. Mary died on 23 Mar 2009 in Georgia.

x. Jewell Ruth BROWN was born on 10 Sep 1920 in Allen Co, Kentucky. She died on 20 Nov 1995 in Allen County, Kentucky. She was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.
Jewell married Leonard MARSH son of Leslie K. MARSH and Etta Jewell PULLIAM. Leonard was born on 2 Jun 1920 in Allen County, Kentucky He died on 2 Jul 2010 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.

xi. Joe BROWN was born on 21 Aug 1922 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He died on 21 Aug 1922 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.

xii. Daniel G. BROWN was born in 1925 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He died in 1925 in Allen Co., Kentucky. He was buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, Kentucky.

xiii. Ona J BROWN was born on 1 Jan 1927 in Allen Co, Kentucky. He died on 9 Mar 1983 in Kempton, Indiana. He was buried in Kempton Cemetery, Kempton, Indiana.
Ona married (1) Myrtle D. SULLIVAN on 21 Feb 1948.
Ona married (2) Lois Irene BITNER daughter of James Walter BITNER and Rachel G. STEELE on 9 Apr 1955. Lois was born on 2 Apr 1931.

xiv. Baby BROWN was buried in Garrett's Creek, Sumner Co, Tennessee.
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James Walter Brown's obituary:
James Walter Brown was born Oct. 19, 1881, and on March 14, 1959 at the age of 77 years 4 months, and 23 days. Just as a new day was dawning "His soul took its flight, to that sweet rest prepared for such as he. Surely he has lived a Christ0like life and has "fought a good fight" and kept the faith, and was only waiting the call of the Savior to come home to Heaven.
He professed faith in Christ in his boyhood days and joined the General Baptist Church at Garrett's Creek, then later moved his membership to Maple Grovel He was an ordained deacon and was faithful to his God and his church until he reached the end of the journey.
He'll be sadly missed from his church, his community, and all his dear ones, and many, many friends, "But he leaves behind something that far out weighs the gold of this world, the memory of a life well spent in striving to serve the true and living God" and letting his life shine for Christ that it might brighten the the pathway of others he met day by day.
Many times we've heard his voice ring out in praise to his "Father in Heaven" both in word and in prayer. He liked to tell of the great love and grace of God and the many marvelous blessings he enjoyed as he walked hand in hand with Jesus along the way.
He was married when a young man to Mary Hawkins and eleven children came to bless their home. His life companion and one son and one daughter preceded him in death.
He leaves four sons - Rev. Curtis Brown and Bascom Brown, both of Scottsville, Kentucky. Rev. Tom Brown, Adolphus, Ky. and Ona J. Brown of Frankfort, Ind. Also five daughters: Mrs. Lucy Rippy, Adolphus, Ky., Mrs. Bessie Graves, Westmoreland, Tennessee, Mrs. Lela Wolfe, Mrs. Jesse Nell Dalton, and Mrs. Jewel Marsh, all of Scottsville, Kentucky.
Surviving also are one sister, Mrs. Nora McGuffey and four brothers, Rev. Silas Brown, Rev. Clarence Brown, Willie and Odell Brown. There are thirty three grand-children and twenty four great grand children, with a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Walter has been ill for several weeks but bore his affliction with patience and courage. Just looking forward to the time when he would give back the "Spirit to the One who gave it", and receive the "Crown of life" that's waiting for those that love and serve the Father in Heaven.
"Oh we loved you precious daddy
But God must have loved you more;
For he called you home to heaven
To that bright and shinning shore.
Someday we're going to meet you daddy,
In that home so bright and fair;
So be waiting and watching for us daddy,
We'll be together again, up there."
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NOTICE:
Obituary says death date March 14, 1959
Gravestone says March 28, 1959.
Death Certificate says March 14, 1959.
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1942 - WWII Draft Registration Card James Walter Brown, Rout #1 Adolphus, Allen County, Kentucky. No phone, age 60. Says he was born in Overton County, Tennessee 10/19/1881. Married to Mary Brown, Adolphus, Kentucky #1. with his signature. On page 2 it says he was race white, height of 5 ft and 10 in. weight 170 lbs. Dark brown hair brown eyes. Third finger on left hand crooked.

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OVERTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE:

1881, Oct 19 - born

ALLEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY:

1910 Allen Co., Ky census - number 255, family 258 New Roe Area:
Brown, James W. M W age 28 married 5 years b. TN
Brown, Mary age 22 four children born and all living b. TN
Brown, Lucy daughter age 5 b. TN
Brown, Sinda daughter age 4 b. KY
Brown, Lealer daughter age 3 born KY
Brown, Bessie daughter age 2 born KY
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1920 Allen Co., Ky census - New Roe area
Brown, Walter age 38 can not read or write b. TN father born TN mother born in Illinois
Brown, Bera? age 38 can read and write b. TN father born TN mother born in Illinois
Brown, Lucy daughter age 15 can read and write b. TN father born TN mother b. TN
Brown, Lella daughter age 12 can read and write b. KY father b. TN mother b. TN
Brown, Bessie daughter age 11 can read and write b. KY father b. TN mother b. TN
Brown, Tommie son age 9 b. KY, father and mother b. TN
Brown, Curtis son age 7 b. KY father and mother b. TN
Brown, Herman son age 6 b. KY parents b. TN
Brown, Jessie daughter age 4 1/12 b. TN parents b. TN
Brown, Bascom son age 3 11/12 b. TN parents b. TN
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1930 Allen County, Ky census - New Roe area number 78 family 82
Brown, James W. 48 b. TN both parents b. TN
Brown, Mary A. age 44 b. TN parents born TN
Brown, Thomas F. son 19 b. KY parents b. TN
Brown, George C. son age 18 b. TN parents b. TN
Brown, Walter H. son age 16 b. TN parents b. TN
Brown, Jesse N. daughter age 15 b. TN parents b. TN
Brown, Bascomvill son age13 b. KY parents b. TN
Brown, Jewell R. daughter age 9 b. TN. parents b. TN
Brown, Ona J. son age 3 b. KY parents b. TN
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1940 Allen County, Ky census:
Brown, Walter head 58 attended school to the 4th grade, b. Tennessee
Brown, Mary wife 53 school grade 5 b. Tennessee
Brown, Herman son age 26 school grade 4 b. Tennessee
Brown, Jewel Ruth daughter age 20 went to grade 8 born Tennessee
Brown, Onie J. son age 13 went school grade 3 born Kentucky