The Brownlow Family

Brownlow Family

Eugene Albert Brownlow 1889 - 1946

Eugene Albert Brownlow was born at Concrete, DeWitt County, Texas, on April 6, 1889.

Eugene and his family moved to McLennan county sometime before 1910.

Eugene was in the US Navy during World War 1. His records show him in Dallas Texas on Oct 27, 1917. Next he was in Naval training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois. 10-27-17 to 11-30-17

He served on two known ships. The first was the USS Wisconsin from Nov 30, 1917 to Feb 1, 1918. The Wisconsin returned to the York River region early in October and resumed her training activities in that locale, operating primarily in the Chesapeake Bay area. Wisconsin continued that duty into the spring of 1918, interrupting her training evolutions between 30 October and 18 December 1917 for repairs at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

He then was stationed at Norfork Va. from Feb 4, 1918 to Feb 14, 1918 where he was assigned to the USS Dochra on Feb 15, 1917 to Nov 11, 1918.

Discharged April 28, 1919
Brownlow Eugene A -- [Service Number] 001137171, [Date of Enlistment] 10/27/1917
Inducted From: Texas
Rank: Fireman 1 Class
Combat Organization: United States Navy

Eugene married Rosilla Rogers some time in 1919 or 1920 but not sure where. They lived in Richland, Navarro County, Texas sometime around 1919. They lived there until there house burned down. JD said he remeber them telling him that the train blew it's whistle as the house was burning. They then moved to the China Springs and Rock Creek area just north of Waco.

Eugene Married Haddie Mae Kepp in 1943 or 1944.

Eugene Albert Brownlow's
Family Members

(F) Elias Albert Brownlow
1856 - 1930
(M) Hattie Lou Boykin
1864 - 1911
(D) Lillie Gertrude Brownlow
1882 - 1915
(S) Lee Alexander Brownlow
1884 - 1942
(S) Oliver W. Brownlow
1888 -
(D) Josephine Brownlow
1892 - 1943
(D) Margret L. Brownlow
1894 -
(S) Robert Martin Brownlow
1897 - 1938
(S) Ira Clemons Brownlow
1899 - 1975
(S) James Archie Brownlow
1901 - 1984
(S) Bertie Brownlow
1903 - 1992
(D) Hettie Brownlow
1907 - 1987
(D) Maudie Louise Brownlow
1909 - 1993

Brownlow Famliy Page

Eugene Albert Brownlow's Family

Wife: Rosillia Viola Rogers 1898 - 1941

Rosillia Viola Rogers was born January 1st, 1898 in Navarro County, Richland, Texas.

Eugene and Rose's
Family Members

Brownlow Famliy Page

Eugene Albert Brownlow's Second Family

Wife: Haddie Mae Kepp 1900 - 1974

Haddie Mae Kepp was born February 8th, 1900 in Texas.

Eugene and Haddie's
Family Members

(F) Eugene Albert Brownlow
1889 - 1946
(M) Haddie Mae Kepp
1900 - 1974

Brownlow Famliy Page

Census Records

US 1900 Census
DeWitt County, Texas
This census document show Gene Brownlow living with his father, Elias Albert Brownlow and their family in 1900, Concrete, DeWitt County Texas.

US 1910 Census
McLennan County, Texas
This census document show Gene Brownlow boarding with the Henry Brumfield family in 1910.

US 1920 Census
Patrick, McLennan County, Texas
This census document shows Gene Brownlow living with Rose in Patrick, Texas in 1920.

US 1930 Census
McLennan County, Texas
This census document shows Gene Brownlow living with Rose and family in McLennan County, Texas in 1930.

US 1940 Census
McLennan County, Texas
This census document shows Gene Brownlow living with Rose and family in McLennan County, Texas in 1940.

Military Records

Military Draft Registration
June 5, 1917 Document
This document is Gene Brownlow's draft registration.

Military Health Record
1917 Document
This document shows Gene Brownlow's health in 1917 when he joined the Navy.

US Treasury Bond Record
US Bond's Payment
This document shows Gene's Navy Bonds and final military payment.

Military Record
US Navy Records
US Navy Records.