The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Anne Browne (c. 1647 - 1698)
Also known as "Nancy" to her family, married Henry Fairfax of Hurst, Berkshire, in late 1669 (Barbour, 376, 410). Prior to her marriage, she lived with "cousin Barker" (as her father called him), who was William Barker, wife of Frances Hobart, cousin of Dorothy Browne (Morris, 472). Anne's husband, Fairfax, was son and heir of Henry Fairfax, second son of Thomas Viscount Fairfax (Barbour, 410). William Barker was "a cursitor (one of twenty-four who issued writs from Chancery to provincial courts)"; "[h]is house became the London base of the Browne family" (Morris, 475). Relevant locations: Lived at or near Clerkenwell, LondonLived at or near New Prison Walk, Clerkenwell
Relationships: Anne Browne was a sister of Edward Brown (1644-1708)
Anne Browne was a daughter of Dorothy Browne (c.1622-24 Feb 1685)
Anne Browne was a sister of Elizabeth Browne (c.1648-fl. 1716)
Anne Browne was a sister of Mary Browne (6 Jan 1653-26 Sep 1676)
Anne Browne was a daughter of Thomas Browne (19 Nov 1605-19 Oct 1682)
Anne Browne was a sister of Tom Browne (1646-1667)
Francis Browne (bap. 7 Nov 1650-) was a sister of Anne Browne
Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - Sir Thomas Browne: A Life.
as Mentioned or referenced by - Sir Thomas Browne's Daughters, 'Cosen Barker,' and the Cottrells.
as Mentioned or referenced by - The pedigree of Sir Thomas Browne.
References in Documents:
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downe none, nor any way hazard the discomposure of your
body. We are all glad you have layd by the thoughts of Tur
key or Turkesh dominions. Observe the great jaspis agayne,
whether of a good green colour where it is worne. What
kind of stone is that which stoned St. Stephen, pebble, flint,
or freestone? See the emperour's librarie or any other. De
Terris Bohemicis you may read in
terra Bohemica, Silesiaca, &c. whereof divers. I have con
ferred
with some who knowe the country about
for that is plentifull in mines, mineralls, sallts, sulphur, anti
mony,
&c.
mothers; cosen
howse, at
Christmas, and
bills of fortie pounds. I hope you will not bee to seeke for
credit, as at your coming to
upon the former credit, as need requireth, in your returne.
We all hope your returne before the hott wether.
Wee are mightily delighted with your little pictures.
Now I hope you will be heare as soon as you can.
is still at
body you left, they all desire to see you, cheefly
Your affectionate sister,