Brownell, John
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
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Birth
John Brownell was born about 1873 to Parents Richard Brownell March 1848-after 1938 and Mary Wagonner about 1849-after 1910
Occupation
John worked as a laborer his entire life
Marriage & Children
John Brownell married Bertha Wright about 1896 and their marriage produced three children.
- Willard Clayton Brownell born May 13, 1846-died May 1974
- Olive Brownell born 1905-died between 1960-70,
- Elmer Brownell born June 5, 1908-died Dec. 2, 1990
Death
John Brownell died sometime after 1950 and is buried in the Onesquethaw cemetery
Additional Media
John and Bertha Brownell with their son Willard at "Indian Head" a rock formation in the creek in Clarksville, about 1900,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
John plowing a field behind his home at the top of the Clarksville hill, Bennett hill can be seen in the background,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
Helen Brownell with her grandfather John Brownell,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
John and his car in 1941 in Clarksville,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
John Brownell and friend,courtesy of Willard Osterhout 
John Brownell,courtesy of Willard Osterhout
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