Francis Browne1

M, b. circa 1610, d. after 7 April 1687
     Francis was born circa 1610 in England. Francis was residing in New Haven in 1638. He removed to in Stamford in 1639 where he becomes a freeman in in 1649. Francis married 3rd Judith Budd, daughter of Lieutenant Johne Budd and Catheryne Butcher, in 1683 in New York. Francis was married 1st to a Miss Ruscoe, married 2nd 17 December 1657 a Miss Chapman. Francis made his will in 1685 at Rye, Westchester County, New York. On 7 April 1687, Francis turns over to Joseph Horton Sr. all his lands etc. Joseph is to furnish him a maintenance and is to pay to John Ogden's children their legacies when they come to full age. Ten days later, Joseph returns all the above lands to Judith, wife of Francis Brown with the same conditions that had been set by her husband. It appears that Francis is either very ill or has died.2 Francis departed this life after 7 April 1687 in Rye, Westchester County, New York. 1.

Family

Judith Budd b. c 6 Mar 1635

Citations

  1. [S22] Norman Davis, Westchester Patriarchs, A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., N.Y., page 33 - Francis Brown born: 1610 England; died: 17 April 1687 Stamford, Connecticut; m. 3rd by 1686 Judith, daughter of Lieut. John Budd of Rye - she was the widow of John Odgen; immigrated: 1638 to New Haven.
  2. [S729] , page 387 - Francis Brown of Rye makes over to Joseph Horton Sr. all his lands etc. and he is to furnish him a maintenance and is to pay to John Ogden's children their legacies when they come to full age. 7 April 1687
    Joseph Horton Sr. makes over all the above lands to Judith, wife of Francis Brown with the same conditions, 17 April 1687.