James Brown

James Brown

• James Brown was born on 28 April 1863 in New York City, New York.
• The following appeared on 20 June 1888 in The Evening Telegram: One of the prettiest of the June weddings occurred at Christ Church, New Brighton, yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock. The bride was Miss Adele Quartley, a daughter of Arthur Quartley, the marine artist, who died something more than a year ago, and Mr. James Brown, a son of George Hunter Brown, who was formerly of the banking house of Brown Brothers. The church was decorated with field daisies. As the bridal party entered the march from "Lohengrin" was played. The bride wore a gown of white silk trimmed with sprays of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white roses and forget-me-nots. The bridesmaids, Miss Grace Quartley and Miss Ada quartley, a sister and aunt of the bride, wore gowns of lace and silk and carried bouquets of daisies. George Hunter Brown, Jr., a brother of the groom, was best man, and the ushers were Howard Van Studeren, Cranston Potter, cousin of the groom; Henry Higginson, Stephen Brown, Frank Calhoun and Wheeler Brown. The bride was given away by her brother, Arthur Quartley. A small reception followed at the residence of Mrs. Alexander D. Shaw in Stuyvesant street. Among those present were Mrs. Delamater, grandmother of the bride; Mr. James Brown Potter, cousin of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. George Hunter Brown, parents of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. William Davidge and Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Robinson. The Rev. George D. Johnson officiated. The pair will live in Staten Island.
• He married Adele Quartley, daughter of Arthur Quartley and Laura Louise Delamater, on 20 June 1888 in Staten Island, New York, at Christ Church, New Brighton, with the Rev. George D. Johnson officiating.
• James Brown and Adele Quartley appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Manhattan, New York, at 314 Livingston Avenue. Other members of the household included Adele Quartley Brown. Also in the household were daughters A. S. (age 9) and E. (5), and four female domestic household servants.
• He was a banker, according to the 1910 census.
• James Brown and Adele Quartley appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Manhattan, New York, at 789 Park Avenue. Other members of the household included Adele Quartley Brown. Also in the household were daughters Angelica S. (age 19) and Evelyn (15), and four domestic household servants.
• He was a banker with a private bank, according to the 1910 census.
• The following appeared on 2 April 1919 in The Sun: Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, 739 Park avenue and Villa Vera, Locust Valley, L. I., announced, yesterday, the engagement of their youngest daughter, Miss Adele Quartley Brown, to Robert Abercrombie Lovett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Lovett of Woodfold, Locust Valley. Miss Brown was introduced to society two winters ago, and is a member of the Junior League. Her father is a member of the international banking house of Brown Brothers.
       Mr. Lovett is an only son. His father is chairman of the Union Pacific executive committee and he was appointed for the period of the war Supervisor of Betterments and Equipments. He has recently returned from overseas, where he saw service in the aviation corps of the United States Navy, with rank of Lieutenant-Commander. He has just received his honorable discharge from service. The wedding will take place on the afternoon of april 19 in the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Peter Cooper Bryce will be her sister's only bridal attendant.
• James Brown and Adele Quartley arrived in the Port of New York on 1 April 1927, accompanied by Grace Vilette Quartley aboard the SS Laconia, having departed New York on 29 January.
• James Brown and Adele Quartley appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Manhattan, New York, at 280-290 Park Avenue.
• He was a partner in a coal business, according to the 1930 census.
• James Brown died on 9 June 1935 at age 72 in Manhattan, New York.
• His wife Adele Quartley became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

• Last Edited: 12 Jul 2017