Thomas Brown (1861–1873)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1873
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Brown born? 1861.
When did Thomas Brown die? 1873.
Life story
Thomas Brown (1861–1873) was born in 1861, and died in 1873, at about age 12. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 2 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 4 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 10 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Thomas Brown
When was Thomas Brown born?
Thomas Brown was born in 1861.
When did Thomas Brown die?
Thomas Brown died in 1873.
How old was Thomas Brown at the time of death?
Thomas Brown was about 12 years old.
Where is Thomas Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Brown was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when Thomas Brown died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Brown was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during Thomas Brown's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 2); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 4); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 10).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1870.
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1861
Death
1873
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AncestryData, "Thomas Brown (1861–1873)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-brown-1861-1873-3b5ce7b9/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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Born 1822 in Charles Town VA
Died 1905
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