Returning to the Brown Family

 

1850 US Census, Warrick County, Indiana.

Earlier in the month, I posted an obituary for Daniel W. Brown, presumed father of Cora Belle Metcalf Halter. I'll now follow the family back another generation. Daniel was a son of Frances Asbury Brown and Minerva Ellison. The image above shows the family in the 1850 US Census in Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana, where Frances (listed as F. A. Brown) was managing a hotel known as Brown House. He later became a lawyer (or was already an attorney while owning the inn) and Justice of the Peace for Warrick County.

Frances and Minerva were married on 23 June 1830 in Warrick County, Indiana. They had the following children:

- Samuel H. Brown, 1832-1916

- James H. Brown, 1834-1875

- Daniel W. Brown, 1837-1925

- Lorinda M. Brown, 1842-1867

- Octavia Isabel Brown, 1848-1922

The 1860 US Census entry interestingly separates the family from those boarding at the hotel.

1860 US Census, Warrick County, Indiana.

By at least 1865, Frances was no longer managing the hotel, and was working full time as Justice of the Peace.

Minerva passed away sometime before 1876, and Frances remarried to Semira Cuttler on 19 August 1876.

Boonville Enquirer, 26 Aug 1876.

Frances died on 21 December 1885, while still serving as Justice of the Peace for the county.

Turkey Trot 2023

 

Photo by Patrick Jones. Alexandria, 23 Nov 2023.

Yesterday I ran in the Alexandria Turkey Trot, an annual tradition in our neighborhood, completing the 5 mile run in the morning before the feast and visiting with family. About 6600 runners participated, making it one of the largest ever. I think this was also my first time running the Turkey Trot since COVID, as I sat out last year and 2021.

I unlike previous runs, I did not run for time, and just ran to finish.

Preparing for the Holidays

 

Photo by A. Jones. Macys NYC. 18 Nov 2023.

Festive in New York

 

Photo by Patrick Jones. Bryant Park, NYC. 18 Nov 2023.

Sunday at The Garden

 

Photo by Patrick Jones. NYC, 19 Nov 2023.

Yesterday we took in the action at Madison Square Garden in New York City to fulfill a bucket list item to see my Indiana Hoosiers live as part of the Empire Classic doubleheader. Unfortunately, they lost to defending national champions UConn 77-57, but the game experience and quick visit to NYC was pretty cool. We had amazing seats along the rail in Section 109, on a corner where IU entered from the locker room and were close to the Indiana bench.

Photo by Patrick Jones. Pre-game warm-ups.

Photo by Patrick Jones. Xavier Johnson.

Allison was able to get a handshake with IU legend and fellow Evansville native Calbert Cheaney prior to the game. 

Earlier in the day, we walked the High Line and grabbed some excellent tacos at Chelsea Market. Saturday evening we enjoyed the super cool Fotografiska Museum. The Best in Show exhibition currently on display is well worth it.