Brown, Willliam F.

Photograph

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Brown, Willliam F.

Entry/Object ID

1996.010.001

Description

Print, photographic. B/W photograph of the funeral of William F. Brown, held at St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Silver Run, January 5, 1916. Taken from across Littlestown Pike, looking toward the church. A hearse is parked on the road, mourners are gathered on the lawn in front of the church. View looks down Mayberry Road; St. Mary's U.C.C. church visible in background. Written on back: "Silver Run, Maryland Funeral of Brown, husband of Esther Kaufman." 8" x 10".

Acquisition

Accession

1996.010

Source or Donor

Alexander, Anne Franklin Boyle

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

William F. Brown was a 29-year-old farmer in Silver Run who was murdered by Solomon Suddler on 1 January 1916. Suddler was executed for the crime on April 14, 1916.