ROBERT CHARLES BROWN
Robert Charles Brown gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)
B. April 5, 1890 in Detroit, Wayne County, MI
D. 1967
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- Wife: Esther (Colledge) Brown born July 30, 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, daughter of William T. Colledge (1855-1942) and Hannah “Annie” (Vogel) Colledge (1866-1934); married Robert Charles Brown on September 17, 1914 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Esther died February 1967 (See section pertaining to Esther (Colledge) Brown buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
- Children:
- Robert Brown born February 20, 1915 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Robert died February 20, 1915 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Evergreen Cemetery and Mausoleum, Evergreen Park, Cook County, IL
- Henrietta Ethel (Brown) Coates born September 18, 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, married Edwin John Coates (1913-2004); last residence in Gatewood, Ripley County, MO; Henrietta died January 14, 1988; Henrietta and Edwin are buried in Ponder Cemetery, Ponder, Ripley County, MO
- Wilhelm “William” Charles Brown born March 1, 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, IL;
Additional Information:
According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
“Name in full: Robert Charles Brown; Age in yrs.: 27; Home address: 4922 Princeton Ave, Chicago, Ill.; Date of birth: April 5, 1890; Natural born citizen; Where were you born?: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.; What is your present occupation?: Mechanic; By whom employed? Wilson Machinery Co; Where employed? 331 W. 35th St; Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support?: Wife, 1 child; Married; Race: Caucasion; What military service have you had?: None; Do you claim exemption from draft?: Support of family; Tall, medium, or short?: Short; Slender, medium, or stout?: Medium; Color of eyes?: Blue; Color hair?: Brown; Bald?: No; Signed: June 5, 1917”
According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 4219 Union Ave., the household members were:
“Robert Ch. Brown, head, age 29, married, immigrated in 1910, born in Canada, parents born in Canada, occupation: repairer – gasoline engines; Esther Brown, wife, age 26, married, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother born in Illinois; Henrieta Brown, daughter, age 3 4/12, single, born in Illinois; Amos Santy, boarder, age 22, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Italy, occupation: tiner – can factory”
According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 3119 Normal Avenue, the household members were:
“Robert Brown, head, age 40, married at age 24, born in Michigan, parents born in U.S., occupation: laborer – building construction; Esther Brown, wife, age 36, married at age 21, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother born in Illinois, occupation: laborer – building construction; Henrietta Brown, daughter, age 13, single, born in Illinois; William Brown, son, age 9, single, born in Illinois”
According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake County, IL living at 233 Rollins Road, the household members were:
“Robert Brown, head, age 46, married, born in Michigan, lived in Chicago IL in 1935, occupation: laborer – road construction; Esther Brown, wife, age 43, married, born in Illinois, lived in Chicago IL in 1935, occupation: maid – private home; William Brown, son, age 19, single, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in rural Illinois in 1935, occupation: painter – building construction; Edwin Coates, son in law – age 26, married, highest grade completed: 4, born in Iowa, lived in rural Illinois in 1935, occupation: truck driver – trucking; Henrietta Coates, daughter, age 23, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in Chicago IL in 1935; Esther Coates, granddaughter, age 1, single, born in Illinois”
According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:
“Name: Robert Charles Brown; Place of Residence: 98 Park Ave., Round Lake View, Lake County, Ill; Mailing Address: Round Lake View, Round Lake, Ill; Telephone: (blank); Age in Years: 52; Date of Birth: April 5 1890; Place of Birth: Detroit, Mich.; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Edwin Coats, Round Lake Beach – Round Lake Ill; Employer’s Name and Address: Unemployed; Race: White; Height: 5; Weight: 150; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black; Complexion: Ruddy; Signed April 27 – 1942”
According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Park Road, the household members were:
“Robert C. Brown, head, age 59, married, born in Michigan; Esther Brown, wife, age 56, married, born in Illinois; William C Brown, son, age 29, never married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Machinist – General Machine Repair”