John Brown, Seaman, Greenock Died 1861-1871

[markharrison1973]

Hi wonder if anyone can help.
Trying to trace any further Information about John Brown, husband of Elizabeth Hexton.
John is deceased when daughter Elizabeth gets married to Walter Brown in 1871.

John is staying at 47 Shaw Street  In 1861
John Brown 64 Head seaman born Glasgow
Elizabeth Brown 55
Margaret Brown 20
Elizabeth Brown 17
William Brown 15
James Brown 12

in 1851 his family are living at 51 Shaw Street.
Elizabeth Brown 50 Head seaman's wife born Paisley, Renfrew
Mary Brown 17 dau seamstree born Greenock
Margt Brown 10 dau born Greenock
Elizabeth Brown 7 dau born Greenock
William Brown 5 son born Greenock
James Brown 2 son born Greenock

Cant find him in 1841 or 1851 Census, possibly away at sea.
Trying to esablish when died so that i can download death Cert and possibly get parents names.

[CaroleW]

At age 64 in 1861 it's possible (though not guaranteed) that he died on land rather than at sea

Scotlands People is the only website where you will find that information and it is a paysite (credits purchase)

www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

[CaroleW]

A basic search on the SP index shows only 2 matches in Renfrew for John Brown aged 63-75 who died between 1861-1871

Have you already viewed either of those entries?

[markharrison1973]

Yeah Carole. I'm aware of that.
Was wondering if anyone else had any leads or resourses.
I've done a search and there are quite a few John browns.
One of which i thought matched perfectly but not to be.

[CaroleW]

I've done a search and there are quite a few John browns

As per my reply above - only 2 matches based on the 1861 info given

[markharrison1973]

unfortunately there are quite a few with no ages against in 1864-1865.
I wish scotlands people would introduce occupation to the search.
The info is there after all.

[markharrison1973]

Recently discovered John Brown, Mariner, at 47 Shaw Street Greenock in the 1869-70 Greenock Post office Directory. Only Mrs Brown in 1870-71 Directory. I presume he died either late 1869 or early 1870 as these directories were published in June. Regards Mark.

[markharrison1973]

Trying to find out if there is any records of the Hexton family in the Paisley area.
Elizabeth Married John Brown a Seaman / Mariner in 1829 and lived in Greenock. Details as Above.
Trying to establish parents names. Death Certificate has no details and the marriage was too early for ant parents details be recorded.
Any help greatly appreciated.

[markharrison1973]

Managed to find an Elizabeth Brown on Family Search for 1841 census wondering if its the right family. Should say something like seamans wife and should have a daughter called Margaret 3 or 4 months old. Age would be approximately 40 in 1841. Anybody have any further info. Any help greatly appreciated.