Stephen C. Brown

As printed in 1915

STEPHEN C. BROWN.

Listed among the progressive farmers of Liberty township, this county, Stephen C. Brown operates a splendid farm of ninety-three acres and his homo is equipped with all of the conveniences available now in the country. He was born in Lucas county, Ohio, on September 29, 1RS1, the son of Edmund G. and Jessie (Cowdery) Brown. Edmuud G. Brown was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 30, 1855. and his wife was born in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of DJah Cowdery, who for many years was a dentist of Union City. The paternal grandfather of Stephen C. Brown was Henry L. Brown, who was a merchant at Dayton. Ohio, and who had a large store In what Is now the center of Dayton. He was a leader in the Presbyterian church and a man of considerable wealth.

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Stephen C. Brown was educated in the public schools of Ohio and on September 19, 1904. was married to Nettie Shrack. who was a student at Wilmington College during 190.'$ and 1004. She is the daughter of J. H. and Olive (Carroll) Shrack. farmers of IJberty township, this county, and members of the Baptist church. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown five children have been born. Edith M., Stephen. Jr., Olive Carroll. Edmund H. and Pauline S.

Mr. Brown has lately remodeled his house, and In 1914 built a barn. He has equipped the house with bath, furnace and all other modern conveniences, and he and his family are delightfully situated. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the Baptist church at Wilmington, and Mr. Brown is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

As printed in History of Clinton County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions (1915). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.