1844 He purchased 26 acres on the North Fork of the Holston River for $80 from Harvey G. Patrick and Ludenia (his wife). It has originally been part of a survey for James Cox. (SV-477)
1852 Andrew Parks of Smyth co., VA sold to John Brown 69 acres on Iron Mountain for $138. (SV-477)
1850 VA census: There is a John Brown aged 23 living with family of Valentine Brown in Smyth Co. This is probably this John. Also listed in the household is a Sarah A. Brown, aged 21. Is this a daughter of Valentine or John’s wife? (SV-584)
1850 VA census: This is probably not him and his family: Living in Wythe co. John A. 32; Sarah 29; Nicholas 11; Matilda 1; Mary Ellen 1; Josephus 8; Robert 7; Orgam (male) 5; Maria 3; Lavina 2. (SV-582)
1860 Morgan co., KY: Living with wife, Sarah, and 4 children. (SV-381)