John Brown Jr. (abolitionist)
John Brown Junior | |
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Brown in 1894 | |
| Justice of the peace | |
| In office 1887–1887 | |
| Member of the Topeka Free-State Legislature | |
| In office March 4, 1856 – March 15, 1856 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1821 Hudson, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 1895 (aged 73) Put-in-Bay, Ohio, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Wealthy Hotchkiss (m. 1847) |
| Relations | Owen Brown (grandfather) Owen Brown (brother) Watson (half-brother) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | John Brown (father) Dianthe Lusk (mother) |
| Education | Grand River Institute |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Years of service | 1861–1862 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Jennison's Jayhawkers (7th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry) |
| Commands | Company K |
| Battles/wars | |
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John Brown Jr. (July 25, 1821 – May 3, 1895) was an American farmer and soldier who was the eldest son of the abolitionist John Brown. Although he did not participate in his father's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, he served as his intelligence agent and liaison. He was the captain of Company K of the 7th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry from 1861 until his resignation in 1862. After his resignation, he raised fruit until his death.