Collection Overview
Title: | Obadiah Moses Brown Papers |
Date range: | 1782-1823 |
Creator: | Brown, Obadiah Moses |
Extent: | 0.75 linear feet |
Abstract: | Obadiah M. Brown was born on July 15, 1771,* the only son of Moses (1738-1836) and Anna (Brown) Brown (1744-1773) of Providence. In adulthood he added Moses as a middle name and used the signature Obadiah M. Brown to distinguish himself from his cousin Obadiah Brown, son of Joseph Brown. |
Language of materials: | English. |
Repository: | Rhode Island Historical Society |
Collection number: | MSS 941 |