The Papers of James Browne (1666-1732) (MSS 947)
Rhode Island Historical Society
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Collection Overview
| Title: | The Papers of James Browne (1666-1732) |
| Date range: | 1729-1731 |
| Creator: | Browne, James |
| Extent: | 2 item(s) |
| Abstract: | James Browne (1666-1732) was born in Providence in 1666, the son of John and Mary (Holmes) Browne, and grandson of Chad Browne, the original settler of the Brown family, who came to Rhode Island in 1638 from England. He ended his name with an "e", a practice that was discontinued by his descendants. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Rhode Island Historical Society |
| Collection number: | MSS 947 |
