Background
Brown, Sylvanus was born on June 4, 1747 in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Philip and Priscilla (Carpenter) Brown.
Brown, Sylvanus was born on June 4, 1747 in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Philip and Priscilla (Carpenter) Brown.
Worked for State of Rhode Island arsenal. Made short trip to Europe, returned to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, reestablished machine shop.
Married Ruth Salisbury, 1 son, James Salisbury.