Hurley Family Tree

Elizabeth Jane Brown, 1846–1932 (aged 85 years)

Name
Elizabeth Jane /Brown/
Name
Elizabeth Jane /Henson/
Birth
December 1, 1846 20 19
Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Birth of a sister
Susan Brown
about 1847
Illinois, United States
Birth of a sister
Mary Brown
about 1849
Illinois, United States
Birth of a brother
Moses Brown
about 1851
Illinois, United States
Birth of a brother
Louis Brown
December 1854
Illinois, United States
Birth of a brother
William A. Brown
about 1855
Illinois, United States
Birth of a brother
James P Brown
December 3, 1859
Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Birth of a brother
John T Brown
March 1861
Illinois, United States
Marriage
Jesse Calloway Henson — View this family
February 24, 1864 (aged 17 years)
Salem, Marion County, Illinois, United States
Birth of a sister
Sophronia Elvira Brown
August 6, 1864
Illinois, United States
Citation details: Sophrania Hurley; born 6 Aug 1861, Illinois; died 17 Sep 1951, Tulare County; father Wesley, mother Slover. Ancestry, https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/records/3532140; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGY6-1M6
Citation details: Sophrania Hurley; born 6 Aug 1861, Illinois; died 17 Sep 1951, Tulare County; Smith Mountain Cemetery, block 3, row 9A, grave 34; memorial 11425409. Ancestry, https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/records/87025060; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVZ-X357
Citation details: Year: 1870; Census Place: Indian Prairie, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_288; Page: 175B; dwelling 200; Sophronia E Brown, 6. Ancestry, https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7163/records/15075883; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6W5-4JV
Citation details: Census Place: Indian Prairie, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 137; dwelling 198; Syfronia Brown, daughter, 16. Ancestry, https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6742/records/31280422; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXKT-LY2
Citation details: Census Place: Indian Prairie, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0100; family 260; Safrona E Hurley, wife. Ancestry, https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7602/records/12817220; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSCM-5WX
Note: Born 6 Aug in Illinois, daughter of William Wesley Brown and Elizabeth Slover; the records give birth years from 1861 to 1866.

Born 6 Aug in Illinois, daughter of William Wesley Brown and Elizabeth Slover; the records give birth years from 1861 to 1866.

  • 1870 census: age 6 (about 1864)
  • 1880 census: age 16 (about 1864)
  • 1900 census: born August 1862
  • 1910 census: age 44 (about 1866)
  • 1920 census: age 57; 1930 census: age 67 (about 1863)
  • 1940 census: age 75; 1950 census: age 85 (about 1865)
  • California Death Index and Find a Grave: born 6 Aug 1861; Smith Mountain burial list: 1/1/1861
  • Tulare Advance-Register death notice, 1951: age 88 (about 1863)
  • Parents' birthplaces in her censuses: Kentucky and Indiana (1880, 1900, 1920); Kentucky and Illinois (1910); Kentucky and Pennsylvania (1930)

CONFLICT: birth year 1864 (this record) versus 1861 (death index, Find a Grave, cemetery list) and 1862 (1900 census). Left as recorded.
Birth of a son
William W Henson
January 20, 1865
Illinois, United States
Birth of a sister
Delilah Brown
1866
Illinois
Birth of a brother
Miles Wheeler Brown
July 28, 1868
Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Birth of a son
George W Henson
October 1869
Birth of a son
J. T. Henson
about 1871
Birth of a brother
Rufus Preston Brown
December 25, 1872
Illinois
Birth of a son
Samuel Elvin Henson
February 11, 1878
Illinois
Birth of a son
Jesse David Henson
July 30, 1881
Birth of a son
Walter O'Neal Henson
May 30, 1886
Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death of a mother
Elizabeth Slover
before 1900
Marriage of a son
William W Henson — Lillie Matilda Flicker — View this family
May 23, 1900
Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death of a husband
Jesse Calloway Henson
August 16, 1900
Burial of a husband
Jesse Calloway Henson
August 17, 1900
Harrells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death of a son
William W Henson
June 20, 1930
Flora, Clay County, Illinois, United States
Death
April 29, 1932 (aged 85 years)
Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Note

Research log, 2 Oct 2026: Google search "Elizabeth Jane Brown" Henson 1846 1932 Johnsonville OR Wayne County Illinois Jesse Henson (and the earlier Henson searches). Results: a Genealogy.com Henson forum post lists "Elizabeth Jane Brown, February 24, 1864, Salem, Marion Co[unty, Illinois]" among the marriages, matching F65; other hits were this site's pages and unrelated Elizabeth Jane Browns. Birth 1 Dec 1846 in Wayne County and death 29 Apr 1932 at Johnsonville were not seen outside this site. Unsourced, grade C for the marriage; D for her birth and death.
Last change
October 3, 2026 – 02:14:23
Author of last change: daveh
Family with parents
father
Birth: November 1826 — Kentucky, United States
Marriage: about 1845
Census: 1850 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1900 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1910 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Slover Elizabeth Jane Brown Susan Brown Mary Brown Moses Brown Louis Brown William A. Brown James P Brown John T Brown Sophronia Elvira Brown Delilah Brown Miles Wheeler Brown Rufus Preston Brown
William Wesley Brown
1826–…
Birth: November 1826 — Kentucky, United States
mother
Birth: 1827 — Indiana, United States
Marriage: about 1845
Death: before 1900
Research log: October 15, 2026
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Wesley Brown Elizabeth Jane Brown Susan Brown Mary Brown Moses Brown Louis Brown William A. Brown James P Brown John T Brown Sophronia Elvira Brown Delilah Brown Miles Wheeler Brown Rufus Preston Brown
Elizabeth Slover
1827–1900
Birth: 1827 — Indiana, United States
Death: before 1900
Marriage — about 1845 —
23 months
herself
Birth: December 1, 1846 20 19 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Marriage: February 24, 1864 — Salem, Marion County, Illinois, United States
Death: April 29, 1932 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jesse Calloway Henson William W Henson George W Henson J. T. Henson Samuel Elvin Henson Jesse David Henson Walter O'Neal Henson
Elizabeth Jane Brown
1846–1932
Birth: December 1, 1846 20 19 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: April 29, 1932 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
13 months
younger sister
Birth: about 1847 20 20 — Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
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Susan Brown
1847–…
Birth: about 1847 20 20 — Illinois, United States
3 years
younger sister
Birth: about 1849 22 22 — Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
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Mary Brown
1849–…
Birth: about 1849 22 22 — Illinois, United States
3 years
younger brother
Birth: about 1851 24 24 — Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
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Moses Brown
1851–…
Birth: about 1851 24 24 — Illinois, United States
4 years
younger brother
Birth: December 1854 28 27 — Illinois, United States
Marriage: about 1876
Census: 1880 — Lanard Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1910 — Orchard Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1920 — Orchard Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Georgia Ann Vaughn Isabel Elizabeth Brown William Wesley Brown Eldore Brown Martha A. Brown Henry Claude Brown George Lewis Brown Curtis Smith Brown
Louis Brown
1854–…
Birth: December 1854 28 27 — Illinois, United States
13 months
younger brother
Birth: about 1855 28 28 — Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
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William A. Brown
1855–…
Birth: about 1855 28 28 — Illinois, United States
5 years
younger brother
Birth: December 3, 1859 33 32 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Marriage: November 24, 1879 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1930 — Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: August 5, 1940 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Burial: after August 5, 1940 — Harrell Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Obituary: August 15, 1940 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rhoda Ellen Bullard Florence Rado Brown Rhoda Elizabeth Brown Isaac S Brown
James P Brown
1859–1940
Birth: December 3, 1859 33 32 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: August 5, 1940 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
16 months
younger brother
Birth: March 1861 34 34 — Illinois, United States
Marriage: August 14, 1888 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Marriage: March 28, 1897 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
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John T Brown
1861–…
Birth: March 1861 34 34 — Illinois, United States
4 years
younger sister
Sophronia Elvira Brown
Birth: August 6, 1864 37 37 — Illinois, United States
Census: June 1, 1870 — Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: June 1, 1880 — Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Marriage: about 1883 — Illinois, United States
Census: June 1, 1900 — Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: April 15, 1910 — Washington, Massac County, Illinois, United States
Census: January 1, 1920 — Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States
Census: April 1, 1930 — Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States
Census: April 1, 1940 — Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States
Census: April 4, 1950 — Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States
Death notice: September 19, 1951 — Tulare, Tulare County, California, United States
Death: September 19, 1951 — Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States
Burial: September 19, 1951 — Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States
Research log: October 9, 2026
Research log: October 15, 2026
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edwin Wesley Hurley Robert Wesley Hurley Martha Ann Hurley … Hurley Hilliard Joseph Hurley Preston George Hurley
Sophronia Elvira Brown
1864–1951
Birth: August 6, 1864 37 37 — Illinois, United States
Death: September 19, 1951 — Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States
2 years
younger sister
Birth: 1866 39 39 — Illinois
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Delilah Brown
1866–…
Birth: 1866 39 39 — Illinois
3 years
younger brother
Birth: July 28, 1868 41 41 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Marriage: April 18, 1897 — Clay County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1900 — Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1910 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1920 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: October 29, 1951 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Burial: 1951 — Johnsonville Cemetery, Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lucy A. Bottorff Bessie Brown Tracy Brown Elizabeth Brown
Miles Wheeler Brown
1868–1951
Birth: July 28, 1868 41 41 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: October 29, 1951 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
5 years
younger brother
Birth: December 25, 1872 46 45 — Illinois
Marriage: 1895
Person-Source:
Death: December 19, 1941 — Peoria County, Illinois
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Jane … Gladys E. Brown Earl L. Brown
Rufus Preston Brown
1872–1941
Birth: December 25, 1872 46 45 — Illinois
Death: December 19, 1941 — Peoria County, Illinois
Family with Jesse Calloway Henson
husband
Birth: about 1841 38 26 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Census: 1850 — Jackson County, Illinois, United States
Milit-Beg: August 23, 1861 — Grayville, Illinois, United States
Milit-End: October 21, 1863 — Illinois, United States
Marriage: February 24, 1864 — Salem, Marion County, Illinois, United States
Event-Misc: February 18, 1884 — Illinois, United States
Death: August 16, 1900
Burial: August 17, 1900 — Harrells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Jane Brown William W Henson George W Henson J. T. Henson Samuel Elvin Henson Jesse David Henson Walter O'Neal Henson
Jesse Calloway Henson
1841–1900
Birth: about 1841 38 26 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: August 16, 1900
herself
Birth: December 1, 1846 20 19 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Marriage: February 24, 1864 — Salem, Marion County, Illinois, United States
Death: April 29, 1932 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jesse Calloway Henson William W Henson George W Henson J. T. Henson Samuel Elvin Henson Jesse David Henson Walter O'Neal Henson
Elizabeth Jane Brown
1846–1932
Birth: December 1, 1846 20 19 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: April 29, 1932 — Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Marriage — February 24, 1864 — Salem, Marion County, Illinois, United States
11 months
son
Birth: January 20, 1865 24 18 — Illinois, United States
Marriage: May 23, 1900 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Death: June 20, 1930 — Flora, Clay County, Illinois, United States
Obituary: July 3, 1930 — Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Research log: October 15, 2026
Burial: Johnsonville Cemetery, Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lillie Matilda Flicker Elizabeth H Henson Isaac Evan Henson Juno Pansy Henson Othie Henson Elsie C. Henson Cleone Henson John H Henson
William W Henson
1865–1930
Birth: January 20, 1865 24 18 — Illinois, United States
Death: June 20, 1930 — Flora, Clay County, Illinois, United States
5 years
son
Birth: October 1869 28 22
Research log: October 15, 2026
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George W Henson
1869–…
Birth: October 1869 28 22
2 years
son
Birth: about 1871 30 24
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J. T. Henson
1871–…
Birth: about 1871 30 24
7 years
son
Birth: February 11, 1878 37 31 — Illinois
Person-Source:
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Samuel Elvin Henson
1878–…
Birth: February 11, 1878 37 31 — Illinois
4 years
son
Birth: July 30, 1881 40 34
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ethel May … Orville Henson Archie Henson Evelyn Henson Edward Henson Leon Henson
Jesse David Henson
1881–…
Birth: July 30, 1881 40 34
5 years
son
Birth: May 30, 1886 45 39 — Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois, United States
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Walter O'Neal Henson
1886–…
Birth: May 30, 1886 45 39 — Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois, United States