Thomas Rye Brown

Birth10 Jan 1897 - Luray Rural, Chester, Tennessee, United States

Death25 Jul 1946 - Henderson, Chester, Tennessee, USA

MotherMary Elizabeth Edwards

FatherWillis Claude Brown

Born in Luray Rural, Chester, Tennessee, United States on 10 Jan 1897 to Willis Claude Brown and Mary Elizabeth Edwards. Thomas Rye Brown married Pauline Terry Weeks. He passed away on 25 Jul 1946 in Henderson, Chester, Tennessee, USA.

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Parents

Willis Claude Brown
1857 - 1923

Mary Elizabeth Edwards
1867 - 1939

Spouse(s)

Pauline Terry Weeks
1907 - 1984

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1940 United States Federal Census

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Tom Brown

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Tennessee

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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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Tom Rye Brown

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U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Name

Tom R Brown

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First name meaning for Thomas

The name Thomas has its origins in the Aramaic name "Te'oma," which translates to "twin." This name was later adopted into Greek as "Thomas," and subsequently into Latin, where it became widely used in Christian contexts. The name gained prominence in the early Christian era, largely due to its association with Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus

Last name meaning for Brown

English, Scottish, and Irish: generally a nickname referring to the color of the hair or complexion. Middle English br(o)un from Old English brūn or Old French brun. This word is occasionally found in Old French, Middle English, and Old Norse as a personal name or byname (Middle English personal name Brun, Broun, ancient Germanic Bruno, Old English Brūn or possibly Old Norse Brúnn or Brúni)