Papers of James J. Brown, 1833-1837

Archive

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Groton Public Library

Entry/Object ID

2026.040.005

Scope and Content

Collection of militia papers for James J. Brown, 1833-1837: *Certificate to James J. Brown from the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, denoting his rank as Ensign of Rifle Company of the 8th Regiment of Infantry in the CT State Militia, to take rank from the 14th day of May, 1833. Signed by Henry W. Edwards, Captain General and Commander in Chief for the State of Connecticut, May 20, 1833. *Certificate to James J. Brown from the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, denoting his rank as Lieutenant of the 1st Rifle Company of the 8th Regiment of Infantry in the CT State Militia, to take rank from the 12th day of April, 1834. Signed by Samuel Augustus Foot, Captain General and Commander in Chief for the State of Connecticut, May 20, 1834. *Certificate to James J. Brown from the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, denoting his rank as Captain of Rifle Company of the 8th Regiment of Infantry in the CT State Militia, to take rank from the 5th day of July, 1836. Signed by Henry W. Edwards, Captain General and Commander in Chief for the State of Connecticut, May 15, 1837. *Letter addressed to James J. Brown: "Head Quarters 3rd Brigade CT State Infantry, New London, Feb. 3rd 1837 To James J. Brown Esq., Capt. Rifle Company, of Regt. of Infantry Sir, You having made proper application for a discharge from the Office of Captain of the Rifle Company in the 8th Regt. in the Brigade, under my command and the reasons set forth and assigned in your application being deemed satisfactory, I do therefor by virtue of authority delegated to me by the Captain General (in accordance with the Laws of the State of Connecticut) hereby honorably discharge you from said office. George C. Wilson Brigade General 3rd Brigade CT State Militia"

Collection

Carol Kimball Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2026.040

Source or Donor

Carol Kimball

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Paper, Militia

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1833 - 1837

Archive Size/Extent

1 folder

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1833-1837

Provenance

Notes

Admin or Biographical History: James J. Brown (April 1, 1800 - February 18, 1849) married Sophie Crandall Brown in Groton on November 29, 1840. The couple had two children: William J. Brown (b. 1841) and Albert Z. Brown (b. 1844). James lived in Groton/Ledyard near the head of the Mystic River and is buried in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Name/Title

Papers of James J. Brown, 1833-1837