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William Franklin Brown |
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Early,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 45' 45.10956999996",
-98° 54' 35.99313999984"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
(Apr. 9, 1820 - Dec. 23, 1918) In 1857 Georgia native William Franklin Brown moved to this area, where he was a pioneer cotton farmer. The following year he led in the organization of Brown County and was elected to serve as district clerk and as justice of the peace. He also participated in early defenses against hostile Indians. Married three times, Brown was the father of 12 children, several of whom died as a result of frontier tragedies. (1982)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
William Franklin Brown Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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