Brown County, OH

History

On December 17, 1817, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Brown County. The county was originally parts of Adams and Clermont Counties. Brown County was named for General Jacob Brown, an American hero from the War of 1812. Brown County is situated on the Ohio River about 35 miles east of modern day Cincinnati.

Near Georgetown, the John Rankin House in Ripley was the first established station of the Underground Railroad north of the Ohio River.

Modern Day Adjacent Counties

Brown County is bordered by Clinton, Highland, Adams and Clermont counties, in addition to Mason and Bracken counties of Kentucky.

Gleaning From

• Brown Co., OH - Deed Records
  • 1818 Deed - Eli and Sarah Ann Reeves to James Beard
  • 1829 Deed - Agustus B. Straight to William Reeves
  • 1833 Deed - William Reeves to John Reeves
  • 1837 Deed - John Reeves & Wife to Solomon C. Bingaman
• US Federal Census - Brown Co., OH
  • 1820 Census - Brown Co., OH
    • Adam Reeves
    • Asa Reeves
    • Elias Reeves
    • Ila Reeves
    • William Reeves
  • 1830 Census - Brown Co., OH
    • Asa Reeves
    • Benjamin Reeves
    • Elias Reeves
    • John Reeves
    • William Reeves
  • 1840 Census - Brown Co., OH