In memory of George W. BrownThe author of the page wished to remain anonymous

Private George Washington Brown was born on November 30, 1828 in Baltimore. He enlisted in the Union Army for a three-year period and was mustered into Battery D, First Maryland Light Artillery on June 15, 1861. After serving his three-year enlistment, he was mustered out on June 15, 1864. Following his wartime service, Brown lived in Westminster and worked as a farm laborer. Married to Sarah Rebecca Frederick Brown, the couple had six children: George, Ulysses, William, Edward, Marian, and Ella. Brown received an invalid’s pension beginning February 25, 1880 and died on February 28, 1884. His wife received a widow’s pension after his death.