Brown, John W. (John William), 1836 - 1939
Person
Biography
John William Brown was a blacksmith in Lexington, Virginia. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Brown and Martha Estaline (Smith) Brown. He was the uncle of the well known middle to late 20th century blacksmith Manley Brown.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
J.W. Brown and Company Ledgers
Collection — Box 1, Folder: 0-4
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0674
Content Description
Four account books for the J.W. Brown's blacksmith and horseshoing shop known as "J.W. Brown & Company Blacksmithing" of Lexington, Virginia. The account books date from 1902 - 1914. According to a Lexington Gazette advertisement in 1911, the blacksmith shop was located "behind Sheridan's Stable at J. M. Senseney's old stand." The ledgers include accounts for numerous individuals as well as for the City of Lexington, the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington's Electric Light Company,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1902 - 1914