Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... Brown, W Z
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Author: History of Will County IL, 1878

W. Z. BROWN, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Elwood; was born on his present place May 11, 1843. 
He married Miss Susan GONTER March 13, 1867; she was born near Joliet April 18, 1845; 
they had four children, three living, viz., Daniel N., George B. and Willis G. He began 
farming on his own account when 17 years old and has always lived on his present place. 
His father, John BROWN (deceased) was born in Onondaoa Co, N. Y. Nov. 14, 1814, and died 
Dec. 15, 1848. He married Miss Susan ZARLEY; she was born in Scioto Co, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1820; 
but three of their children are living, viz., Sarah M., Mary E. and W. Z.; he was among 
the first settlers of this township, having settled here in 1834. Mr. W. Z. BROWN's wife's 
father, Michael GONTER, was born in France Aug. 2, 1812, and died Nov. 11, 1873; he married 
Miss Catheron ARNHOLT Aug. 28, 1833; she was born in France May 3, 1808; they had four 
children, three living, viz., Catheron, Michael and Susan; they came to the United States 
in 1839 and settled near Joliet; in 1851, they came to this township. Mrs. GONTER lives here 
with her daughter.


Additional Comments:
HISTORY OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.