Joseph Brown, farmer, sec. 17; P. 0., Chambersburg; is a native of the Green Mountain State, where he was born in 1816; his father, Michael Brown, is a native of Ireland, who came to this country when 18 years of age; his mother, the daughter of Joseph Greir, was born near Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. B. came with his parents to Illinois in 1820 and located near Shawneetown, Ill., and in the fall of 1824 was brought to this county, and has lived on the same farm since the spring of 1825, and has been engaged in farming and running flat and steam-boats on the river. In 1858 he married Mrs. Catharine Jones, a native of Coshocton Co., 0. Three children have been born to them, two of whom are dead. Mr. Brown is an old pioneer, coming here when the wolves were thick as squirrels and could he heard in all directions, and turkey and deer seen in large numbers. He is the oldest pioneer now living in the township. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )