| John Brown. From the photograph best liked by his family. John Brown was born at Torrington, can. May 9, 1800, of Puritan ancestry. He greatly distinguished himself in the fighting in Kansas, and then organized the raid on Harpers Ferry. He was captured, convicted on trial, and executed at Charlestown, W. Va., Dec. 2, 1859. Married twice and father of 20 Children, of whom 5 were living in 1909. His letters to members of his family and friends, written while under sentence of death, were remarkable productions, and contributed largely to his fame." |
