Obadiah Moses Brown Papers (MSS 941)
Rhode Island Historical Society
121 Hope StreetProvidence, RI 02906
Tel: 401-273-8107
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Collection Overview
| Title: | Obadiah Moses Brown Papers |
| Date range: | 1782-1823 |
| Creator: | Brown, Obadiah Moses |
| Extent: | 0.75 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Obadiah M. Brown was born on July 15, 1771,* the only son of Moses (1738-1836) and Anna (Brown) Brown (1744-1773) of Providence. In adulthood he added Moses as a middle name and used the signature Obadiah M. Brown to distinguish himself from his cousin Obadiah Brown, son of Joseph Brown. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Rhode Island Historical Society |
| Collection number: | MSS 941 |
