Dau of Thomas Brown and Mary Kearney; siblings: Ed chr 11 Nov 1822; John, chr 6 Aug 1825; Henry chr 9 Oct 1831; ML (son) chr 1 Oct 1834; and Ellen chr 28 Feb 1840. All Inchigeelagh parish, Cork. Tom and Mary were married 6 Mar 1821. Mary Ann Elizabeth was married in New Orleans, LA, USA, 10 Jan 1847.