of Athens County, Ohio · from Leicester, Massachusetts · documented from the public record
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Benjamin Brown b. 1745
parentsCapt. John Brown
Benjamin Brown
childrenGeneral John Brown · Judge A. G. Brown
Source: History of Athens County, Ohio
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Titled 'Capt. Benjamin Brown.' Born October 17, 1745 at Leicester, Massachusetts.
One of the most prominent early settlers of Ames Township, Athens County, Ohio.
Revolutionary War officer: joined minute men Feb 1775, commissioned lieutenant in Col. Prescott's regiment (Massachusetts line) May 1775, fought at Bunker's Hill June 1775, commissioned captain in the 8th Massachusetts regiment Jan 1777, served in operations against Burgoyne summer 1777.
According to History of Athens County, Ohio, Grandfather was William Brown (emigrated from England, first settler of Hatfield).
Brothers: Pearly Brown (killed at battle of White Plains), John Brown (dangerously wounded at Bunker's Hill), and William Brown (died in hospital).
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