Born: 9-May-1800
Birthplace: Torrington, CT
Died: 2-Dec-1859
Location of death: Charles Town, VA
Cause of death: Execution
Remains: Buried, John Brown Farm, North Elba, NY

Gender: Male
Religion: Congregationalist
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Activist

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Led the raid on Harper's Ferry

"Had I interceded in the manner which I admit, and which I admit has been fairly proved, had I so interfered in behalf of the rich, the powerful, the intelligent, the so-called great, or in behalf of any of their friends, either father, mother, sister, wife or children, or any of that class, and suffered and sacrificed what I have in this interference, it would have been right. Every man in the court would have deemed it an act worthy of reward rather than punishment." John Brown, in court after conviction.

Father: Owen Brown (tanner)
Wife: Dianthe Lusk (m. 21-Jun-1820, d. 1832 childbirth)
Wife: Mary Ann Day (b. 15-Apr-1817, m. 14-Jun-1833, thirteen children, d. 1-May-1884)

    Murder Guilty 2-Nov-1859
    Treason Guilty 2-Nov-1859
    Insurrection Guilty 2-Nov-1859

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