Ninth Generation (Continued)
Ninth Generation (Continued)
4327. Bedford Freeman Brown (Hannah8, Ann Elizabeth Hiltz7, John George6, Johann Jacob5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 14 Dec 1866 in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.68 Bedford Freeman died in Milton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 30 Dec 1945; he was 79.20,68 Occupation: Farmer, Carpenter.

Bedford Brown with resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. He lived in the household of his uncle Gilbert Brown. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-G, New Ross, p. 18)

The 1900 United States federal census states that Bedford Brown resided at 41 Alpine Street, Boston, Massachusetts. He lived in the household of [his cousin] Theophilus Manthorne. Bedford Brown was a carpenter. He immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1888 and was naturalized. (T623-686, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 1471, Bosdton ward 21, p. 4A)

On 25 Jun 1885 Bedford Freeman first married Jane Louise Rafuse, daughter of Israel (Jezreal) Rafuse & Ellen Elizabeth Boutilier, in New Germany, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10 Born on 25 Jul 1866 in Foster Settlement, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10 Jane Louise died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1943; she was 76.20 They were divorced bef 1910.

The 1900 United States federal census states that Jane Brown with a son resided at 1001 Watertown Street, Newton, Massachusetts. She rented their home. Jane Brown had given birth to three children before 1900 of whom one was living. The census indicates that she was married. Jane Brown was a dressmaker. Jane and Clarence Brown immigrated to the United States from Canada and were not naturalized. (T623-664, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 898, Newton, p. 4A)

Jane Brown with a son resided at 72 Mt. Pleasant Street, Boston, Massachusetts according to the 1910 United States federal census. They rented their home. She had given birth to three children before 1910 of whom one was living. Jane Brown was a dressmaker. Clarence Brown was a packer for a dry goods business. Jane Brown immigrated to the United States in 1888 and was not naturalized. Clarence Brown immigrated to the United States in 1890 and was not naturalized. (T624-620, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 1513, Boston ward 17, p. 17B)

According to the 1920 United States federal census, Jane Brown resided at 33 Dorr Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Clarence and Anna Brown. The census indicates that she was married. Jane Brown immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1888 and was naturalized in 1899. (T625-736, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 387, Boston ward 15, p. 11B)

The 1930 United States federal census states that Jane Brown resided at 100 Winthrop Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Clarence and Anna Brown. The census indicates that she was married. Jane Brown immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1888 and was naturalized in 1899. (T626-948, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 190 Boston ward 14, p. 2B)

According to the 1940 United States federal census, the widow Jane Brown resided at 24 Montrose Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Clarence and Anna Brown. Jane Brown immigrated to the United States from Canada and was naturalized. (T627-1670, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 15-422, Boston ward 12, Roxbury, p. 6B)

They had one child:
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Clarence Loring (1885-1973)

On 9 Jul 1911 Bedford Freeman second married Mary J. McLennan in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.20 Born abt 1876 in Lancaster, United Cos. of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada.

Bedford and Mary Brown resided at 571 Eliot Street, Milton, Massachusetts according to the 1920 United States federal census. They owned their home on which they had a mortgage. Her adult daughters Ethel and Naomi Smith lived in the household. Bedford Brown was a house builder. Ethel Smith was a bookkeeper for a creamery. Bedford Smith immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1887 and was naturalized in 1900. Mary Brown immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1907 and was naturalized in 1910. Ethel and Naomi Smith immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1907 and were not naturalized. (T625-722, Massachusetts, Norfolk Co., ED 208, Milton, p. 14A)

The 1930 United States federal census states that Bedford and Mary Brown resided at 575 Eliot Street, MIlton, Massachusetts. They owned their home which was valued at USD 18,000. They owned a radio set. Her daughter Naomi Smith lived in the household. Her daughter and son-in-law Ethel and William Hall with a daughter lived in the household. Bedford Brown was a contractor and a builder. William Hall was a saleman in the leather insdustry. Bedford and Mary Brown immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1885 and were naturalized. Naomin Smith and Ethel Hall immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1900 and were naturalized. (T626-935, Massachusetts, Norfolk Co., ED 62, Milton, p. 2A)

According to the 1940 United States federal census, Bedford and Mary Brown resided at 575 Eliot Street, MIlton, Massachusetts. They owned their home which was valued at USD 10,000. Her daughter and son-in-law Ethel and William Hall with a daughter lived in the household. William Hall was a saleman in the leather insdustry. Bedford and Mary Brown, Naomi Smith and Ethel Hall immigrated to the United States from Canada and were naturalized. (T627-1628, Massachusetts, Norfolk Co., ED 11-128, Milton, p. 3A)

They had no children.
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