Brownson / Bronson / Brunson

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John, Richard, and Mary Brownson of Earl's Cohne, Essex, England arrived in Boston, MA on 8 Oct 1635 on the ship Defence. John and Richard are listed as Bronson on the Hartford, CT Founder's Memorial.
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by EVELYN DAVIS COURTNEY

Sep 4, 2009

There have been Brownson/Bronson/Brunson's involved in the making and polishing of these United States for over 4 centuries. Please add your history notes related to this family.
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    EVELYN DAVIS COURTNEY

    Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832-March 6, 1888): Amos Bronson Alcott (November 29, 1799-March 4, 1888) was born in Wolcott, CT, the oldest of eight children of Anna Bronson and Joseph Chatfield Alcox. His wife was Abigail May (October 8, 1800-November 25, 1877). Louisa May Alcott was their second daughter.

    Sep 4, 2009

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      EVELYN DAVIS COURTNEY

      Captain Daniel Brunson: Following the Box Massacre in TX in Aug 1866 where Jim Box was killed and scalped by Kiowa, Mrs. Box and her 5 daughters were captured. Capt. Brunson led the search for them and negotiated their ransom in Ft. Dodge, Kansas in Oct 1866. They returned to TX and Margaret, the oldest daughter, later married her rescuer.

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        EVELYN DAVIS COURTNEY

        Orestes A. Brownson's book, The American Republic, may be downloaded in a no. of different formats at http://manybooks.net/titles/brownsonetext00amrep11.html

        Aug 7, 2010