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[[File:Brown University 1792 engraving.jpg|thumb|right|Chad Brown's original plot of farm land was located on the site of Brown University's [[University Hall (Brown University)|University Hall]]]]
[[File:Brown University 1792 engraving.jpg|thumb|right|Chad Brown's original plot of farm land was located on the site of what became Brown University's [[University Hall (Brown University)|University Hall]]]]
[[File:Brown.Chad.tombstone.NoBurGnd.Prov.jpg|thumb|right|<center>Chad Brown grave marker, [[North Burial Ground]], Providence]]
[[File:Brown.Chad.tombstone.NoBurGnd.Prov.jpg|thumb|right|{{center|Chad Brown grave marker, [[North Burial Ground]], Providence}}]]

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Reverend '''Chad Brown I''' (also known as '''Chaddus Browne''') (c. 1600–1650) was one of the first ministers of the [[First Baptist Church in America]] and one of the earliest proprietors of [[Providence Plantations]]. He was also the progenitor of the Brown family of Rhode Island, known for its association with [[Brown University]].


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Reverend '''Chad Brown I''' (also known as '''Chaddus Browne''') (circa 1600-1650) was one of the first ministers of the [[First Baptist Church in America]] and a co-founder of [[Providence, Rhode Island]]. Brown was also the American progenitor of the Brown family of Rhode Island, known for its association with [[Brown University]].
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==Settlement in Providence==
==Settlement in Providence==
Chad Brown was born in [[High Wycombe|Wycombe]], [[Buckinghamshire]], England and married Elizabeth Sharparowe on 11 September 1626 in [[High Wycombe]], [[Buckinghamshire]], England. He immigrated to [[New England]] from England on the ship “Martin” with his wife Elizabeth and son John. The family arrived in Boston in the Massachusetts Colony in July 1638. He soon moved to Providence which was recently purchased by [[Roger Williams (theologian)|Roger Williams]] from the indigenous Americans. Sometime between 1639 and 1644 Brown and [[List of early settlers of Rhode Island#Providence civil compact, 1637|twelve others]] signed an agreement sometimes called the Providence Compact, an agreement of "second comers" as opposed to the original proprietors.<ref>{{cite book|last=Bicknell |first=Thomas Williams |title=The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations|year=1920 |volume=Vol. 1 |pages=177, 196 |publisher=The American Historical Society |place=New York |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=El0EAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref> He was also [[List of early settlers of Rhode Island#Signers of Providence agreement for a government, 1640|one of 39]] who signed an agreement for a government in Providence in 1640.
Chad Brown was born in [[High Wycombe|Wycombe]], [[Buckinghamshire]], England and married Elizabeth Sharparowe on September 11, 1626 in [[High Wycombe]], [[Buckinghamshire]], England. He emigrated to [[New England]] on the ship ''Martin'' with Elizabeth and their son John. The family arrived in Boston in the [[Massachusetts Bay Colony]] in July 1638. He soon moved to [[Providence Plantations]] which was recently purchased by [[Roger Williams]] from the [[Narragansett people|Narragansetts]].<ref>{{Appletons|wstitle = Brown, Chad}}</ref>


Sometime between 1639 and 1644, Brown and [[List of early settlers of Rhode Island#Providence civil compact, 1637|12 others]] signed an agreement sometimes called the Providence Compact, an agreement of "second comers" as distinguished from the original proprietors.<ref>{{cite book|last=Bicknell |first=Thomas Williams |title=The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations|year=1920 |volume=1 |pages=177, 196 |publisher=The American Historical Society |place=New York |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=El0EAAAAYAAJ}}</ref> He was also one of 39 who signed an agreement for a government in Providence in 1640.
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Chad Brown became known as an arbitrator of disputes in the colony, and he was also the town's initial surveyor. Brown owned a lot on “Towne Streete,” (now South Main street and [[Market Square, Providence, Rhode Island|Market Square]]) along with land under what is currently [[University Hall (Brown University)|University Hall]] of [[Brown University]]. The site was chosen by his descendants to establish the University in Providence on [[College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island|College Hill]]. Brown also served on a committee determining the governance of the colony while Roger Williams was in England gaining an official charter for the colony from 1643 to 1644.<ref>The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical, Volume 6, by the American Historical Society, Inc., 1920.

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Brown became known as an arbitrator of disputes in the settlement, and he was also the town's initial surveyor. He owned a lot on "Towne Streete" (now South Main street and [[Market Square, Providence, Rhode Island|Market Square]]) along with the land where [[University Hall (Brown University)|University Hall]] now stands at [[Brown University]]. The site was chosen by his descendants to establish the university in Providence on [[College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island|College Hill]]. Brown also served on a committee determining the governance of the settlement while Roger Williams was in England from 1643 to 1644 gaining an official charter.<ref>The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical, Volume 6, by the American Historical Society, Inc., 1920.
The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical
The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical
Pages 188 - 191
Pages 188 - 191</ref>
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==Children==
==Children==
His children were:
His children were:
* [[John Brown I]], born in 1630, England; d. 1706; m. Mary Holmes.
* John Brown I, born on March 9, 1627, England; d. September 13, 1677; m. Mary Holmes in 1643.
* [[Daniel Brown I]], b. about 1645; d. 29 September 1710; m. Alice Hearndon.
* Daniel Brown I, b. about 1645; d. 29 September 1710; m. Alice Hearndon.
* [[Phebe Brown]], b. England; m. (1) Thomas Lee; m. (2) Greenfield Larrabee.
* Phebe Brown, b. British Colonies; m. (1) Thomas Lee; m. (2) Greenfield Larrabee.
* [[James Brown I]] - b. England; d. 1683; m. Elizabeth Carr. Rhode Island's Brown University is named for [[Nicholas Brown, Jr.]] a descendant of Chad and Elizabeth Brown through James Brown II, and his son, [[Nicholas Brown, Sr.]].
* James Brown I - b. British Colonies; d. 1683; m. Elizabeth Carr. Rhode Island's Brown University is named for [[Nicholas Brown, Jr.]] a descendant of Chad and Elizabeth Brown through James Brown II and his son [[Nicholas Brown, Sr.]]
* [[Jeremiah Brown I]], born in 1634, England; d. 1690; m. (1) Mary Gardner; m. (2) Mary Cook
* Jeremiah Brown I, b. British Colonies; d. 1690; m. (1) Mary Gardner; m. (2) Mary Cook
* [[Judah Brown]]
* Judah Brown
* [[Chad Brown II]], d. May 10, 1663.
* Chad Brown II, d. May 10, 1663.
* [http://www.ourfamilyhistories.org/getperson.php?personID=I15760&tree=00 Mary], d. May 10, 1643.
* Mary, d. May 10, 1643.
* [[Debrah]], d. May 10, 1645.
* Debrah, d. May 10, 1645.


==Pastorship of First Baptist Church==
==Pastorship of First Baptist Church==
In 1639 Brown assumed the leadership of the [[First Baptist Church in America]], which had been briefly pastored by Roger Williams. During Brown's pastorship, the church worshipped in a grove or orchard and in the houses of its members. Rev. Chad Brown remained pastor until his death sometime before 1650. His remains were initially interred near the corner of College and Benefit Streets, but were moved in 1792 to the [[North Burying Ground]].<ref>The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical, Volume 6, by the American Historical Society, Inc., 1920.
In 1639, Rev. Chad Brown assumed the leadership of the [[First Baptist Church in America]], which had been briefly pastored by Roger Williams. During Brown's pastorship, the church worshipped in a grove or orchard and in the houses of its members, and he remained pastor until his death sometime before 1650. His remains were initially interred near the corner of College and Benefit Streets, but they were moved in 1792 to the [[North Burying Ground]].<ref>The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical, Volume 6, by the American Historical Society, Inc., 1920.
The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical
The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical
Pages 188 - 191
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Latest revision as of 23:25, 23 February 2024

Chad Brown's original plot of farm land was located on the site of what became Brown University's University Hall
Chad Brown grave marker, North Burial Ground, Providence

Reverend Chad Brown I (also known as Chaddus Browne) (c. 1600–1650) was one of the first ministers of the First Baptist Church in America and one of the earliest proprietors of Providence Plantations. He was also the progenitor of the Brown family of Rhode Island, known for its association with Brown University.

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Settlement in Providence

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Chad Brown was born in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England and married Elizabeth Sharparowe on September 11, 1626 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. He emigrated to New England on the ship Martin with Elizabeth and their son John. The family arrived in Boston in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in July 1638. He soon moved to Providence Plantations which was recently purchased by Roger Williams from the Narragansetts.[1]

Sometime between 1639 and 1644, Brown and 12 others signed an agreement sometimes called the Providence Compact, an agreement of "second comers" as distinguished from the original proprietors.[2] He was also one of 39 who signed an agreement for a government in Providence in 1640.

Brown became known as an arbitrator of disputes in the settlement, and he was also the town's initial surveyor. He owned a lot on "Towne Streete" (now South Main street and Market Square) along with the land where University Hall now stands at Brown University. The site was chosen by his descendants to establish the university in Providence on College Hill. Brown also served on a committee determining the governance of the settlement while Roger Williams was in England from 1643 to 1644 gaining an official charter.[3]

Children

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His children were:

  • John Brown I, born on March 9, 1627, England; d. September 13, 1677; m. Mary Holmes in 1643.
  • Daniel Brown I, b. about 1645; d. 29 September 1710; m. Alice Hearndon.
  • Phebe Brown, b. British Colonies; m. (1) Thomas Lee; m. (2) Greenfield Larrabee.
  • James Brown I - b. British Colonies; d. 1683; m. Elizabeth Carr. Rhode Island's Brown University is named for Nicholas Brown, Jr. a descendant of Chad and Elizabeth Brown through James Brown II and his son Nicholas Brown, Sr.
  • Jeremiah Brown I, b. British Colonies; d. 1690; m. (1) Mary Gardner; m. (2) Mary Cook
  • Judah Brown
  • Chad Brown II, d. May 10, 1663.
  • Mary, d. May 10, 1643.
  • Debrah, d. May 10, 1645.

Pastorship of First Baptist Church

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In 1639, Rev. Chad Brown assumed the leadership of the First Baptist Church in America, which had been briefly pastored by Roger Williams. During Brown's pastorship, the church worshipped in a grove or orchard and in the houses of its members, and he remained pastor until his death sometime before 1650. His remains were initially interred near the corner of College and Benefit Streets, but they were moved in 1792 to the North Burying Ground.[4] His wife was listed a widow in the September 1650 Tax List.

References

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  1. ^ This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Wilson, J. G.; Fiske, J., eds. (1900). "Brown, Chad" . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. New York: D. Appleton.
  2. ^ Bicknell, Thomas Williams (1920). The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Vol. 1. New York: The American Historical Society. pp. 177, 196.
  3. ^ The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical, Volume 6, by the American Historical Society, Inc., 1920. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical Pages 188 - 191
  4. ^ The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical, Volume 6, by the American Historical Society, Inc., 1920. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical Pages 188 - 191
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