by Bertha Victoria Foster. 1891. 26p

The document recounts the ancestry and descendants of Benjamin Brown, tracing back to Chad Brown, who arrived in America in 1638 and was associated with Roger Williams' religious beliefs. It highlights Chad Brown's contributions to the early governance of Providence, Rhode Island, while acknowledging the difficulties in maintaining accurate records due to carelessness and disasters. The memorial emphasizes the historical significance of Chad Brown's lineage and provides genealogical details about his descendants.