89. Samuel⁶ Fillebrown (Thomas⁵, Thomas⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)⁽¹⁰⁶³⁾ was born in Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts before March 3, 1722.⁽¹⁰⁶⁴⁾ The Church Records of Weston indicate that he was born the week before his baptism on March 3rd. Samuel died April 30, 1796 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 74 years of age.⁽¹⁰⁶⁵⁾

Samuel married Ketherine Williams January 25, 1753 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽¹⁰⁶⁶⁾ Ketherine was born March 18, 1719/20.⁽¹⁰⁶⁷⁾ Ketherine⁽¹⁰⁶⁸⁾ was the daughter of Benjaman Williams and Elizabeth Dean. Ketherine died December 4, 1802 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 82 years of age.⁽¹⁰⁶⁹⁾ The souurce for thi death states she died " in her 85th y. [a. 83 y. P.R. 1].

When Ketherine was age 33 and Samuel Fillebrown was age 31 they became the parents of Rachel Fillebrown November 6, 1753 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽¹⁰⁷⁰⁾ When Ketherine was age 35 and Samuel Fillebrown was age 33 they became the parents of Samuel Fillebrown June 11, 1755 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽¹⁰⁷¹⁾ Her name was listed as Ketherine in the Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family.

Samuel was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown March 3, 1722/23.⁽¹⁰⁷²⁾ Samuel resided in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽¹⁰⁷³⁾ He resided there for many years.

When Samuel was age 31 and Ketherine Williams was age 33 they became the parents of Rachel Fillebrown November 6, 1753 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽¹⁰⁷⁴⁾ When Samuel was age 33 and Ketherine Williams was age 35 they became the parents of Samuel Fillebrown June 11, 1755 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽¹⁰⁷⁵⁾ Samuel reported for active duty April 19, 1775.⁽¹⁰⁷⁶⁾ This service continued until April 29, 1775. The 1910 Geneology states " 'The Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War'gives the army service of Samuel pf Mansfield, amounting to 5 mos. 16 ds., not counting a doubtful second enlistment Sept. 25, 1775, as follows: Filebrown, Fillebrown, Phillebrown, Philibrown, Samuel, Mansfield. Private Capt. Abiel Clap's Company; Col. John Daggett's regiment, which marched to the alarm ..."

Samuel reported for active duty May 1, 1775.⁽¹⁰⁷⁷⁾ This service continued until September 25, 1775. The 1910 Geneology states " ... also Capt. Moses Knap's company, Col. Joseph Reed's regiment; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775, ...; service 3 months 8 days, also order for bounty coat, or its equivalent in money, dated Roxbury, Dec. 22, 1775."

Samuel reported for active duty April 1777 in Rhode Island.⁽¹⁰⁷⁸⁾ The 1910 Geneology states he was in " Corporal Capt. Israel Trow's Company, Col. John Hathaway's regiment; service 21 days ... at Rhode Island. Company raised in Bristol county; ..."

Samuel reported for active duty Sept. 25, 1777 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽¹⁰⁷⁹⁾ THis service continued until October 31, 1777. The 1910 Geneology states he was also in "Capt. Issac Hodges' Company. Col. George Williams' regiment ... on a secret expedition. Roll sworn to at Norton."

Samuel Fillebrown purchased land from James Fillebrown September 1794.⁽¹⁰⁸⁰⁾ The 1910 Genealogy states "Samuel Fillebrown of Mansfield attaches the estate of Mr. James Fillebrown (both yeoman) for 27 pounds, 1 shilling and 3 pence, ... Vol. 79, p. 551."

Samuel Fillebrown and Ketherine Williams had the following children:

183 i. Rachel⁷ Fillebrown⁽¹⁰⁸¹⁾ was born in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts November 6, 1753.⁽¹⁰⁸²⁾ Rachel died January 4, 1816 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 62 years of age.⁽¹⁰⁸³⁾

184 ii. Samuel Fillebrown⁽¹⁰⁸⁴⁾ was born in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts June 11, 1755.⁽¹⁰⁸⁵⁾ Samuel died May 29, 1783 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 27 years of age.⁽¹⁰⁸⁶⁾ Samuel reported for active duty circa December 1776.⁽¹⁰⁸⁷⁾ The 1910 Geneology states "Fillebrown, Samuel 2d. Private Lieut. John Dean's Company, Col. John Daggett's (4th Bristol Co.) regiment; service 21 days. Company made up from the third and seventh companies in said regiment, and marched on the alarm at Rhode Island of December 8, 1776."

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