282. William Cheever⁷ Fillebrown (Hon. Thomas⁶, John⁵, John⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)⁽³⁴²⁷⁾ was born in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Massachusetts (now Maine) January 29, 1800.⁽³⁴²⁸⁾ William died November 4, 1875 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, at 75 years of age. His body was interred November 7, 1875 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴²⁹⁾ He is buried in the lower right hand corner of Lot 42 Block 4 of the Greenwood Cemetery.

William married Anna Maria Read January 22, 1832 in Maine.⁽³⁴³⁰⁾ Anna was born August 1, 1810 in Old Town, Hancock County, Massachusetts.⁽³⁴³¹⁾ The birth also was reported as being August 1, 1811 in Albion, Kennebec, Maine by Myrna Lee McGhie from the Albion records. Main did not become a state until 1829 Albion is a town in Kennebec County, incorporated as Fairfax on March 9, 1804 from its original status as a plantation under the name of Freetown. It annexed some land from Winslow in 1810 and gave up land in 1813, 1816, and 1818. On March 10, 1821, the town changed its name from Fairfax to Ligonia, and then to Albion on February 25, 1824. Anna⁽³⁴³²⁾ was the daughter of John Read and Sarah Mary Heywood.

Anna died January 17, 1894 at 83 years of age.⁽³⁴³³⁾ When Anna was age 22 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 32 they became the parents of Mary Elizabeth Fillebrown December 16, 1832 in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.⁽³⁴³⁴⁾ When Anna was age 24 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 34 they became the parents of Emily Heywood Fillebrown August 25, 1834 in Maine.⁽³⁴³⁵⁾ Emily's birth is reported in the Minutes of the Town of Orono and the place of birth may be Kingston but the entry is unclear.

When Anna was age 25 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 36 they became the parents of Maria Ann Fillebrown July 2, 1836 in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.⁽³⁴³⁶⁾ The entry in the Minutes of the Town of Orono indicate her name to be Maria Jane Fillebrown.

When Anna was age 28 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 38 they became the parents of William Henry Fillebrown August 21, 1838 in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.⁽³⁴³⁷⁾ When Anna was age 30 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 40 they became the parents of Thomas Fillebrown December 11, 1840 in Maine.⁽³⁴³⁸⁾ She emigrated with William Cheever Fillebrown from New England to a place in Wisconsin about May 1841.⁽³⁴³⁹⁾ THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA by J. B. Hill states W. C. Fillebrown "Leaving New England ... removed westward becoming one of the pioneer residents of that state...". The GENEALOGY OF THE FILLEBROWN FAMILY states "In May, 1841 he (Cheever) with his wife and five children drove across the country with horses and wagon from Orono, Maine, to Buffalo, N.Y., thence up Lake Erie to Detroit, Mich., and on to Galena, Ill., and stayed there with friends while looking about for a place to settle. That fall he moved upon a farm at Plattesville, Wis., and later into the village."

When Anna was age 32 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 42 they became the parents of John Milton Fillebrown November 1, 1842 in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁴⁰⁾ When Anna was age 34 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 44 they became the parents of Margaret Sibley Fillebrown January 7, 1845 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁴¹⁾ When Anna was age 36 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 47 they became the parents of Thornton Read Fillebrown April 13, 1847 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁴²⁾ Anna was listed as a household member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁴³⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

When Anna was age 41 and William Cheever Fillebrown was age 51 they became the parents of Sarah Read Fillebrown September 2, 1851 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁴⁴⁾ Anna was listed as a member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1860 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁴⁵⁾ Cheever and his wife Ann still had their younger children Thomas, John, Margaret, and Thornton living at home. In addition, 5 boarders lived in the home. Cheever reported real estate valued at $1500 and personal estate valued at $300.

This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁴⁶⁾ "The ladies of Monroe (Wisconsin) will hold a festival at McKey's Hall on Thursday evening, October 8, (1863) for the benefit of our soldiers wounded in the recent battles. A supper will be served from 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock, at fifty cents each. All ladies, whether in the village or in the country, who are desirous of aiding in this laudable work, are invited to contribute something for the table." Ann Maria Fillebrown was among 31 women who formed the Committee of Arrangements.

She was listed as a beneficiary in John Read's will December 1865 in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.⁽³⁴⁴⁷⁾ Anna was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁴⁸⁾ The household included Ann Maria Fillebrown nee Read, her son Thornton, and grandson, William H. Porter. Ann reported real estate valued at $3000 and personal estate valued at $500. Thornton reported personal estate valued at $2500. They lived next door to John and Ellen Fillebrown, their son Parker, and Ellen's sister Emma Bridge.

This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁴⁹⁾ Ann Maria Read Fillebrown probably owned a copy of "HISTORY OF GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN" by Helen M. Bingham. Her granddaughter Martha Ellen Fillebrown placed the following note on a cover page "I think this book was the property of Ann Maria Fillebrown, my grandmother." In 1999 the book was in the possession of Ann Maria's 3rd great granddaughter Laura Anne Fillebrown. "She was one of sixteen children, and a woman noted for her beauty."

William was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown August 1804 in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Massachusetts (now Maine).⁽³⁴⁵⁰⁾ "He was christened Cheever, but after the death of his brother William, 1823, that name was prefixed to his own."

William moved from a home in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Massachusetts (now Maine) to Winthrop, Kennebec Co., ME April 25, 1808.⁽³⁴⁵¹⁾ The farm, which Thomas Fillebrown purchased in 1803 with additions in 1807 and 1808 is also described as near East Hallowell. "Colonel Fillebrown brought with him to Winthrop architect's plans, for a new house of the Colonial style, and soon had a cellar dug and stoned on the east side of the road about one hundred yards from the north boundary. A well was also dug and stoned, and a new barn built, but embarrassed by having to pay another man's note he was obliged to forgo the building of the new house." The cellar, well and barn disappeared more than a generation ago (reported in 1910).

William was employed at a local hotel as a clerk in Penobscot County, Maine circa 1826.⁽³⁴⁵²⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁵³⁾ In 1827, after the death of his brother William, Cheever had "William" legally added to his name. More information about the Maine Legislative action can be obtained for the Maine State Archives.

William was employed at Town of Orono as Constable in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine circa 1828.⁽³⁴⁵⁴⁾ His name appears frequently in the Minutes of the Town of Orono as Constable from 1828 until 1831.

William was a member of the Temperance Society in Penobscot County, Maine circa 1830.⁽³⁴⁵⁵⁾ "He was a strong republican and temperance man, He started the first temperance society on the Penobscot."

When William was age 32 and Anna Maria Read was age 22 they became the parents of Mary Elizabeth Fillebrown December 16, 1832 in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.⁽³⁴⁵⁶⁾ When William was age 34 and Anna Maria Read was age 24 they became the parents of Emily Heywood Fillebrown August 25, 1834 in Maine.⁽³⁴⁵⁷⁾ Emily's birth is reported in the Minutes of the Town of Orono and the place of birth may be Kingston but the entry is unclear.

William was employed at a provision store as a tradesman in Thomaston, Knox County, Maine circa 1835.⁽³⁴⁵⁸⁾ When William was age 36 and Anna Maria Read was age 25 they became the parents of Maria Ann Fillebrown July 2, 1836 in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.⁽³⁴⁵⁹⁾ The entry in the Minutes of the Town of Orono indicate her name to be Maria Jane Fillebrown.

William was employed at Town of Orono as Town Clerk in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine circa 1838.⁽³⁴⁶⁰⁾ When William was age 38 and Anna Maria Read was age 28 they became the parents of William Henry Fillebrown August 21, 1838 in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.⁽³⁴⁶¹⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁶²⁾ Probate records dated December, 1839 indicate that John M. McDonald owed William C. Fillebrown "a large sum of money for his work in building a road in Orono, ME". Mr. McDonald died in July, 1839.

William traveled to Wisconsin circa 1840.⁽³⁴⁶³⁾ Cheever Fillebrown and two brothers of his wife traveled together in the spring of 1840.

When William was age 40 and Anna Maria Read was age 30 they became the parents of Thomas Fillebrown December 11, 1840 in Maine.⁽³⁴⁶⁴⁾ William emigrated from New England to a place in Wisconsin about May 1841.⁽³⁴⁶⁵⁾ THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA by J. B. Hill states W. C. Fillebrown "Leaving New England ... removed westward becoming one of the pioneer residents of that state...". The GENEALOGY OF THE FILLEBROWN FAMILY states "In May, 1841 he (Cheever) with his wife and five children drove across the country with horses and wagon from Orono, Maine, to Buffalo, N.Y., thence up Lake Erie to Detroit, Mich., and on to Galena, Ill., and stayed there with friends while looking about for a place to settle. That fall he moved upon a farm at Plattesville, Wis., and later into the village."

This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁶⁶⁾ The "HISTORY OF GRANT COUNTY WISCONSIN" by C.N. Holford reports the following about "Life in Grant County in the Forties". "THe dominating element, giving a tone to the whole, of the early population of Grant County came from Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia, many of them having sojourned for a time in southern Illinois, and the customs were mostly those of Southern Border States. At first their cabins were of the rudest sort - of rough stones, sods, dugout, or rough logs chinked with sticks and stones and daubed with mud. Even in the more substantial buildings, although the broad fireplace was of stones, the chimney was built of sticks built up like a rail pen, covered thickly with clay mud to protect the sticks from the fire. Later on houses were built of hewn logs, the interstices neatly chinked with stone and plastered with lime morter - much more cleanly than the primitive mud daubing. The interior was usually white-washed. THey were of one story. There were both privations and hardships, and they fell especially heavy upon the women. The housewife had not only to knit the stockings and make the clothes for the whole family, but to card the rolls, spin the yarn, and weave the cloth."

When William was age 42 and Anna Maria Read was age 32 they became the parents of John Milton Fillebrown November 1, 1842 in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁶⁷⁾ William was listed as a leader of the Masons in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin February 15, 1843.⁽³⁴⁶⁸⁾ On this date. "the second lodge of Masons established in the State of Wisconsin was organized as Platteville and was known as Melody Lodge, No. 2, A.F.&A.M." ... with W.C. Fillebrown as an officer.

William was elected Justice of the Peace, in Grant County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁶⁹⁾ A Deed showing Cheever as Justice of the Peace was for grant County, Wisconsin but was filed in the Green County Court House. This may have been the nearest county with records at the time.

William was a candidate but not elected Register of Deeds, for the county September 1844 in Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁷⁰⁾ He was second for this office and at the same election he was also second for County Judge.

When William was age 44 and Anna Maria Read was age 34 they became the parents of Margaret Sibley Fillebrown January 7, 1845 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁷¹⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁷²⁾ In a discussion of the establishment of the legal profession in Monroe, WI, "THE STORY OF MONROE" states "William C. Fillebrown, who had practiced law in Maine, came here (Wisconsin) in 1840 (1841) by emigrant wagon from Kennebec County, a journey of 1500 miles. He was more interested in land speculation than in law and had retired by the 1860 census." This report is not exactly correct with respect to his travel date and path but it does reflect his interest in land rather than the practice of law when he located in Monroe.

William was a candidate but not elected Clerk of Board, for the county September 1846 in Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁷³⁾ He was second in the election.

When William was age 47 and Anna Maria Read was age 36 they became the parents of Thornton Read Fillebrown April 13, 1847 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁷⁴⁾ William was a member of Sons of Temperance in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin April 25, 1848.⁽³⁴⁷⁵⁾ He was a charter member and officer. "This order was finally, in about 1858, merged into the Good Templars and a few years later suspended."

William was a candidate but not elected Clerk of the Court, for the county November 1848 in Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁷⁶⁾ He was third in this election.

William was employed at Green County as Justice of the Peace in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin date unknown.⁽³⁴⁷⁷⁾ "Mr. Fillebrown practiced law to a limited extent in Monroe."

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁷⁸⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

Emily Heywood Fillebrown and Timothy N. Machin were married by William Cheever Fillebrown January 19, 1851 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁷⁹⁾ When William was age 51 and Anna Maria Read was age 41 they became the parents of Sarah Read Fillebrown September 2, 1851 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁸⁰⁾ William was a witness at William Porter and Mary Elizabeth Fillebrown's wedding December 2, 1851 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁸¹⁾ The ceremony, legally witnessed by her father W.C. Fillebrown and T. C. Sherman, was performed by the Rev. John Dalworth.

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁸²⁾ Cheever and his wife Ann still had their younger children Thomas, John, Margaret, and Thornton living at home. In addition, 5 boarders lived in the home. Cheever reported real estate valued at $1500 and personal estate valued at $300.

This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁸³⁾ COURT HOUSE, MONROE, July 28, 1863 " A traitor having been sentenced this afternoon, to five weeks imprisonment for kicking and otherwise abusing a sick and discharged soldier for the expression of Union sentiments, his secession friends said he should not go to jail, and if he did 100 men from the county would liberate him. Whereupon a general fight ensued in which 'secesh' got much the worst of it - a meeting was called of the loyal citizens to be held at the court house, which was organized by calling the Hon. F.H. West to the chair and appointing A.W. Potter, secretary. The object of the meeting was said to be the suppression of home rebels. Speeches were made by F.H. West, James Bintliff, E. Bartlett, Dr. Hull and others. A committee, consisting of J.V. Richardson, E. Bartlett and F.Q. Ball, to draft and present resolutions, reported the following: WHEREAS, the hydra-headed demon of secession is again moving in our midst and exerting a paralyzing influence upon the cause of or country; and, WHEREAS, a person calling himself a Union man, assaulted a disabled soldier for expressing himself in favor of the present administration, and an active prosecution of the war, and having been justly imprisoned by due legal process, in our county jail for the term of five weeks, certain individuals threaten to resist the execution of the sentence of the law, or liberate him when incarcerated; therefore, RESOLVED, that in the view of the threats that have been uttered by the traitorous miscreants, who sympathize with the wretch who has been justly incarcerated this evening in our county jail, we challenge them to attempt at their nefarious purposes; and we also deem it an act of prudence to organize a vigilance committee whose duty it shall be to look well after those who may be guilty of uttering disloyal sentiments in the future, and bring them to the punishment which the magnitude of their offenses seem to merit. RESOLVED, That in this hour of our Nation's trial, it is the duty of every loyal citizen to discountenance in every possible manner, all exhibitions of treason, come from whatever source they may, that our country is above every other consideration, and the existence and perpetuity of our Union is too dear to permit any individual with traitorous cowboy instincts to strike directly or indirectly, by word or action at the effectual and vigorous prosecution of the present war and the efforts of the administration to suppress the Rebellion. A.W. Potter offered the following resolution which was unanimously adopted by the meeting: RESOLVED, That, in order to carry out the purposes this meeting; for self protection, and to be prepared to mete out to traitors the punishment they so justly deserve, we do now organize a military company that shall meet regularly for drill. The following gentlemen put down their names, and the meeting adjourned. The members of the military company to meet again on Tuesday evening to elect officers, and otherwise perfect their organizations:" Eighty townsmen, including Cheever Fillebrown were signatories to the document.

William was listed as a member of Charles Alphans household on the 1870 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁸⁴⁾ The household was dwelling 349 and his wife lived in dwelling 312. The reason for the separation is not known but William was living in a boarding house.

William, a Universalist, was a member of the Universalist Church in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁸⁵⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁸⁶⁾ a newspaper "The Monroe Sentinel" reported on Wednesday November 3, 1875 that: " Wm. C. Fillebrown was brought in the polls yesterday afternoon to vote, and he did his duty like of old. Soon after returning to the hotel where he boards he dropped down and died, apparently, but after remaining in a state of suspended animation for some time, he came to and offered to shake hands with those who had gathered around to lay him out. Mr. Fillebrown has been quite feeble for some months, and has had several bad spells. It is thought he cannot live but a few days, if he does over a day."

William's funeral was held November 7, 1875 at Universalist Church in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁸⁷⁾ The newspaper, The Monroe Sentinel on Wednesday, November 10, 1875 reported "Wm. C. Fillebrown, an old resident of Monroe, died on Thursday of last week. He was buried from the Universalist Church on Sunday, and a large concourse of people attended. The sermon was preached by Rev. Enoc Powell."

This is a bit of history.⁽³⁴⁸⁸⁾ A newspaper, "THE MONROE SENTINEL" reported on Wednesday November 17, 1875 that "Col. Thomas Fillebrown of Virginia City, Nevada, arrived in town (Monroe, Wisconsin) Monday. He is at home to settle the affairs of the late Wm. C. Fillebrown. Thomas is enjoying good health."

A visit to an ancestor's grave.⁽³⁴⁸⁹⁾ On August 12, 1994 Charles Jerry Fillebrown, great-great grandson of William Cheever Fillebrown visited William's and his daughter Sarah's grave-site at Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe, Wisconsin. Both headstones were in very poor condition. Jerry was accompanied by his wife Sue.

William Cheever Fillebrown and Anna Maria Read had the following children:

+ 543 i. Mary Elizabeth⁸ Fillebrown was born December 16, 1832.

544 ii. Emily Heywood Fillebrown⁽³⁴⁹⁰⁾ was born in Maine August 25, 1834.⁽³⁴⁹¹⁾ Emily's birth is reported in the Minutes of the Town of Orono and the place of birth may be Kingston but the entry is unclear. Emily died April 28, 1859 in Knights Landing, Yolo County, California, at 24 years of age.⁽³⁴⁹²⁾ Emily married Timothy N. Machin January 19, 1851 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁹³⁾ Timothy was born circa 1826 in New York.⁽³⁴⁹⁴⁾ (Additional notes for Timothy N. Machin⁽³⁴⁹⁵⁾) Timothy was employed as an attorney in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin circa 1850.⁽³⁴⁹⁶⁾ He resided in the home of Cheever Fillebrown, an attorney, who became his father-in-law in 1851.

Timothy was listed as a household member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁹⁷⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

Emily Heywood Fillebrown emigrated with William Cheever Fillebrown from New England to a place in Wisconsin about May 1841.⁽³⁴⁹⁸⁾ THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA by J. B. Hill states W. C. Fillebrown "Leaving New England ... removed westward becoming one of the pioneer residents of that state...". The GENEALOGY OF THE FILLEBROWN FAMILY states "In May, 1841 he (Cheever) with his wife and five children drove across the country with horses and wagon from Orono, Maine, to Buffalo, N.Y., thence up Lake Erie to Detroit, Mich., and on to Galena, Ill., and stayed there with friends while looking about for a place to settle. That fall he moved upon a farm at Plattesville, Wis., and later into the village."

Emily was listed as a household member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁴⁹⁹⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

+ 545 iii. Maria Ann Fillebrown was born July 2, 1836.

546 iv. William Henry Fillebrown⁽³⁵⁰⁰⁾ was born in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine August 21, 1838.⁽³⁵⁰¹⁾ William died September 3, 1866 in Washoe City, Washoe County, Nevada, at 28 years of age.⁽³⁵⁰²⁾ William emigrated with William Cheever Fillebrown from New England to a place in Wisconsin about May 1841.⁽³⁵⁰³⁾ THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA by J. B. Hill states W. C. Fillebrown "Leaving New England ... removed westward becoming one of the pioneer residents of that state...". The GENEALOGY OF THE FILLEBROWN FAMILY states "In May, 1841 he (Cheever) with his wife and five children drove across the country with horses and wagon from Orono, Maine, to Buffalo, N.Y., thence up Lake Erie to Detroit, Mich., and on to Galena, Ill., and stayed there with friends while looking about for a place to settle. That fall he moved upon a farm at Plattesville, Wis., and later into the village."

William was listed as a household member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵⁰⁴⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

William was listed as a member of W. K. Elliot's household on the 1860 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵⁰⁵⁾ William Fillebrown lived in the home of a druggist that was probably his employer at the time.

William was employed at Treat & Fillebrown Drug Store as an owner and operator in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin circa 1865. William and E. P. Treat owned the firm together. It is probable that Mr. Treat was a cousin of some sort and their are Treats associated with the FIllebrown and Bridge families. It was located on the South Side of the Public Square and had a broad list of products including Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, paints, kerosene, trusses and etc.

547 v. Thomas Fillebrown⁽³⁵⁰⁶⁾ was born in Maine December 11, 1840.⁽³⁵⁰⁷⁾ Thomas died February 19, 1908 in Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada, at 67 years of age.⁽³⁵⁰⁸⁾ He died of pneumonia.

Thomas emigrated with William Cheever Fillebrown from New England to a place in Wisconsin about May 1841.⁽³⁵⁰⁹⁾ THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA by J. B. Hill states W. C. Fillebrown "Leaving New England ... removed westward becoming one of the pioneer residents of that state...". The GENEALOGY OF THE FILLEBROWN FAMILY states "In May, 1841 he (Cheever) with his wife and five children drove across the country with horses and wagon from Orono, Maine, to Buffalo, N.Y., thence up Lake Erie to Detroit, Mich., and on to Galena, Ill., and stayed there with friends while looking about for a place to settle. That fall he moved upon a farm at Plattesville, Wis., and later into the village."

Thomas was listed as a household member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵¹⁰⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

Detail1 unknown.⁽³⁵¹¹⁾ On February 18, 1857 Cadwallader C. Washburn. Congressman from the 2nd district of Wisconsin. forwarded the letter of acceptance, to the Naval Academy, of Thomas to the Secretary of the Navy. It is of interest that Washburn became Governor of Wisconsin January 1, 1872 after twice serving as a member of the U.S. House of representatives.

Thomas was listed as a member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1860 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵¹²⁾ Cheever and his wife Ann still had their younger children Thomas, John, Margaret, and Thornton living at home. In addition, 5 boarders lived in the home. Cheever reported real estate valued at $1500 and personal estate valued at $300.

Thomas was employed at a grocery store as clerk in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin June 1860.⁽³⁵¹³⁾ Thomas resided in Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada circa 1875.⁽³⁵¹⁴⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽³⁵¹⁵⁾ A newspaper, "THE MONROE SENTINEL" reported on Wednesday November 17, 1875 that "Col. Thomas Fillebrown of Virginia City, Nevada, arrived in town (Monroe, Wisconsin) Monday. He is at home to settle the affairs of the late Wm. C. Fillebrown. Thomas is enjoying good health."

John Milton Fillebrown
1868 - 1929

Jerry Fillebrown Collection

+ 548 vi. John Milton Fillebrown was born November 1, 1842.

+ 549 vii. Margaret Sibley Fillebrown was born January 7, 1845.

550 viii. Thornton Read Fillebrown⁽³⁵¹⁶⁾ was born in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin April 13, 1847.⁽³⁵¹⁷⁾ Thornton died May 1, 1889 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, at 42 years of age.⁽³⁵¹⁸⁾ Thornton was listed as a household member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵¹⁹⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

Thornton was listed as a member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1860 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵²⁰⁾ Cheever and his wife Ann still had their younger children Thomas, John, Margaret, and Thornton living at home. In addition, 5 boarders lived in the home. Cheever reported real estate valued at $1500 and personal estate valued at $300.

Thornton was listed as a member of Anna Maria Read's household on the 1870 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵²¹⁾ The household included Ann Maria Fillebrown nee Read, her son Thornton, and grandson, William H. Porter. Ann reported real estate valued at $3000 and personal estate valued at $500. Thornton reported personal estate valued at $2500. They lived next door to John and Ellen Fillebrown, their son Parker, and Ellen's sister Emma Bridge.

Thornton was employed as a druggist in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin circa 1870.⁽³⁵²²⁾ Thornton Barger Fillebrown was named after Thornton Read Fillebrown October 21, 1908 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽³⁵²³⁾

551 ix. Sarah Read Fillebrown was born in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin September 2, 1851.⁽³⁵²⁴⁾ Sarah died January 15, 1852 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, at less than one year of age. Her body was interred circa January 1852 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽³⁵²⁵⁾ She is buried in the upper left hand corner of Lot 42 Block 4 of Greenwood Cemetery. This is the same lot in which her father is buried.

A visit to an ancestor's grave.⁽³⁵²⁶⁾ On August 12, 1994 Charles Jerry Fillebrown, great-great grandson of William Cheever Fillebrown visited William's and his daughter Sarah's grave-site at Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe, Wisconsin. Both headstones were in very poor condition. Jerry was accompanied by his wife Sue.

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