Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
NameEmma BROWN 
Birth28 Nov 1875, Oxford, Benton, Indiana8175
Death18 May 1930, Dunning, Blaine, Nebraska8175 Age: 54
FatherSamuel Eskridge BROWN (1850-1932)
MotherRachel ANDERSON (1858-)
Individual Notes
• OBITUARY
Emma Brown, was born at Oxford, Ind., on Nov. 28, 1875, and died at her home near Dunning, Nebr., on May 18, 1930. She was the victim of a long continued illness which proved to be incurable, in spite of competent medical attention.
On Dec. 31, 1897, she was married to Newel Short at Hastain, Mo., and to this union were born born one son, Ormal, who is now a resident of this community.
Although not a member of any church, she was making a conscientious attempt to lead a christian life.
She is survived by her husband and son of Dunning; one brother, Sam Brown, Hastain, Mo., three sisters, Mrs. E. D. Lindsey, Edwards, Mo., Mrs. E. Davis, Pacific Grove, Calif., and Mrs. G. A. Reeder, Montgomery, Calif.8175
Emma Brown, was born at Oxford, Ind., on Nov. 28, 1875, and died at her home near Dunning, Nebr., on May 18, 1930. She was the victim of a long continued illness which proved to be incurable, in spite of competent medical attention.
On Dec. 31, 1897, she was married to Newel Short at Hastain, Mo., and to this union were born born one son, Ormal, who is now a resident of this community.
Although not a member of any church, she was making a conscientious attempt to lead a christian life.
She is survived by her husband and son of Dunning; one brother, Sam Brown, Hastain, Mo., three sisters, Mrs. E. D. Lindsey, Edwards, Mo., Mrs. E. Davis, Pacific Grove, Calif., and Mrs. G. A. Reeder, Montgomery, Calif.8175
Census
• 1880 Census: Bolivar, Benton, Indiana. Age 5.8176
• 1900 Census: Garden City Twp, Finney, Kansas. Age 24, b Nov 1875, IN. Father b IN; mother b VA. 1905
• 1910 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 36, b IN. Father b IN; mother b VA (or WV?). Mother of one living child.5006
• 1920 Census: Hayes, Custer County, Nebraska. Age 45, b IN. Parents birthplaces not stated.1918
• 1930 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 54, b IN. Father b IN; mother b VA.3633
• 1900 Census: Garden City Twp, Finney, Kansas. Age 24, b Nov 1875, IN. Father b IN; mother b VA. 1905
• 1910 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 36, b IN. Father b IN; mother b VA (or WV?). Mother of one living child.5006
• 1920 Census: Hayes, Custer County, Nebraska. Age 45, b IN. Parents birthplaces not stated.1918
• 1930 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 54, b IN. Father b IN; mother b VA.3633
Spouses
Burial22 Dec 1951, Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California1496
OccupationFarmer; Rancher1905
Residence13561 Gain Street, Pacoima (Los Angeles)1496
FatherSamuel SHORT (1825-1885)
MotherSarah PATTERSON (~1833-~1896)
Census
• 1870 Census: Warsaw, Benton County, Missouri. Age 6, b MO.1890
• 1880 Census: Union Twp, Benton County, Missouri. Age 15, b MO.1900
• 1900 Census: Garden City Twp, Finney County, Kansas. Age 36, b Feb 1864, MO. Father b KY; mother b TN.1905
• 1910 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 46, b MO. No employment. Father b KY; mother b TN.5006
• 1920 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 55, b MO. Farmer. Father b KY; mother b TN.1918
• 1930 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 66, b MO. Ranchman, cattle. Father b KY: mother b TN.3633
• 1880 Census: Union Twp, Benton County, Missouri. Age 15, b MO.1900
• 1900 Census: Garden City Twp, Finney County, Kansas. Age 36, b Feb 1864, MO. Father b KY; mother b TN.1905
• 1910 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 46, b MO. No employment. Father b KY; mother b TN.5006
• 1920 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 55, b MO. Farmer. Father b KY; mother b TN.1918
• 1930 Census: Hayes, Custer, Nebraska. Age 66, b MO. Ranchman, cattle. Father b KY: mother b TN.3633
Marriage Notes
• He aged 34 at 1st marriage; she aged 22.3633
ChildrenOrmal (1901-1946)