In the January to March 1892 birth index Francis Walter P. Brown, Aston, Warwickshire, volume 6d, page 302

In the 1901 census 56 Grange Road,ordesley, Birmingham
Head Francis George Brown, age 34, bamboo ???? joint? Tinplate worker, worker, born Luton, Bedfordshire
Wife Rachael Brown, age 28, shop keeper, at home, born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Son Francis Walter? Philip Brown, age 9, born Birmingham
Daughter Florence Brown, age 6, born Birmingham
Daughter Naomi Brown, age 4, born Birmingham
Son Ezra Brown, age 3, born Birmingham

In the 1911 census 546 New Avenue, Acocks Green, Birmingham
Head Francis George Brown, age 45, married 21 years, 7 children born alive - 5 still living, fancy fish net maker, worker, at home, born Luton, Bedfordshire
Wife Racheal Brown, age 38, fancy fish net maker, at home, born Birmingham
Son Francis Walter Philip Brown, age 19 single, packer cycle accessories, Perrys Tepeley
Daughter Florence May Brown, age 17, driller cycle accessories, Perrys tepely, born Birmingham
Daughter Naomi Brown, age 15, laundry maid, Acocks Green Laundry, born Birmingham
Son Ezra Brown, age 13, school boy, born Birmingham
Daughter Constance Brown, age 9, school girl, born Birmingham

England Select Marriages and parish Records
Marriage April 9, 1911, St. Andrews, Bordesley, Warwickshire
Francis Walter Philip Brown, age 21, cycle packer, residence 3 Myrtle Terrace Little Green Lane, father Francis George Brown, farmer [really?] and
Elsie Elizabeth Smith, age 21, residence 44 Green Lane, father Walter William Smith, hardware packer
after banns by L. K. Digby, Curate
In the presence of Charles Bowler and Nellie Edith Smith
[In this case the age of 21 very likely means they have obtained the minimum age of 21, however Francis was actually 19!]

Midlands Electoral Registers 1920
Moseley
Francis Walter Philip Brown, 136 Douglas Road, Acock’s Green Ward

Canada Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A)
Sailing date June 23, 1922
To eyes, Manitoba
Francis Brown, age 32
Married
Present occupation service (???? Manager)
Intended occupation farm worker
Born Birmingham, England
Object in coming to Canada - to become a farmer
Destined to Mr. A. McGregor (farmer), Keyes, Manitoba
Closest relative from which you came father Francis George Brown, 246 New Avenue, Acocks Green, Birmingham

1931 Census of Canada 295 Ronald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Head Francis G. Brown, age 39, born England, parents born England, immigrated 1923, floor manager - department store
Wife Elsie Brown, age 39, born England, parents born England, immigrated 1923, homemaker
Son Francis G. Brown, age 17, born England, immigrated 1923, parcel checker - department store
Daughter Julia M. Brown, age 15, born England, student
Son Donald N. Brown, age 12, born England, student
Son Philip Brown, age 10, born England, student
Son Alan D. Brown, age 6, born Manitoba, student
Son Kenneth D. Brown, age 5, born Manitoba

In the 1911 census 44 Green Lane, Aston, Birmingham
Head Walter Smith, age 52, married 31 years, packer in hardware merchants, worker, born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Wife Elizabeth Smith, age 50, born Birmingham
Daughter Minnie Smith, age 30, single, lacwuerer in brass founders manufacture, worker, born Birmingham
Son Walter Smith, age 28 single, warehouse, hardware merchants, born Birmingham
Daughter Elsie Smith, age 25, single, warehouse woman, born Birmingham
Son Bert Smith, age 23, single, assistant fruiterer, born Birmingham
Daughter Nellie Smith, age 19, single, warehouse assistant hook and eye manufactureer, born Birmingham

Transcription of Newspaper Article Announcing her 100th Birthday Celebration
April 13 1985, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Elsie Elizabeth Brown
Elsie Elizabeth Brown, now in residence at the IOOF Home of Roblin Boulevard, will mark her 100th birthday Thursday, April 18, 1985. Her daughter and son-in-law, six sons, and their spouses from various parts of Canada, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, along with a nephew and niece and family from England, will attend a birthday dinner at Matheos Restaurant. Mrs. Brown was born April 18, 1885 in Birmingham, England, marrying the late Francis W. P. Brown in 1911. They emigrated to Canada in 1922 making their home in St. James and Charleswood. In addition to her seven children, Mrs. Brown has 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Remaining an active member of St. Mary's Age in Action Group and the Gloria Dei Senior Adults Club, Mrs. Brown carpet bowls and participates in the various activities held at the IOOF Residence. In addition to the family dinner, special events planned for the celebration include the serving of cake to fellow residents at the Home, a second generation party to be held at the Sandy Hook home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brown and a third generation party to be held at the St. James home of Charlotte and Sid Laviolette, a barbeque at the East Kildonan home of the Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Brown, and the serving of a 100th birthday cake at the parish social hour following the 11:00 a.m. service, Sunday, April 21 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Roblin Boulevard and Haney Street.
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