The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Francis Browne (bap. 7 Nov 1650 - )
Sometimes referred to as "Franck" by family members. Born in the Parish of St. Peter Mancroft (Barbour, 287). Relationships: Francis Browne was a sister of Edward Brown (1644-1708)Francis Browne was a sister of Anne Browne (c. 1647-1698)
Francis Browne was a daughter of Dorothy Browne (c.1622-24 Feb 1685)
Francis Browne was a sister of Elizabeth Browne (c.1648-fl. 1716)
Francis Browne was a sister of Mary Browne (6 Jan 1653-26 Sep 1676)
Francis Browne was a daughter of Thomas Browne (19 Nov 1605-19 Oct 1682)
Francis Browne was a sister of Tom Browne (1646-1667)
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.
References in Documents:
What minerall waters you see you may tast, butt take
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.