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Family HistoryFamily History - Maud E. Orpen


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Maud E. Orpen and her immediate family.



First Generation
1. Maud E. Orpen,1 born July 1885 in New York, the daughter of George Lamprey Orpen and Cornelia Helen Forman.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Maud married, 26 June 1907 in Kings County, New York, Henry F. Brownell8 (born 30 March 1886 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, parents not determined3, 4, 5, 6, 7).

  1. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 2nd Election District of the Sixteenth Ward, Page 13, family of George Orpen (46, hat maker); Cornelia Orpen (40); Laura Orpen (21); Walter Orpen (9); Maud Orpen (6).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 224, Sheet No. 8A, family of George L. Orpen (55, New York, December 1844, hat maker); wife of 24 years Cornelia H. Orpen (48, New York, December 1851, 4 children, 2 living); son Walter N. Orpen (17, New York, August 1882, pressman); daughter Maude E. Orpen (14, New York, July 1885); daughter Laura Orpen (29, New York, July 1870).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Queens County, Evergreen, Borough of Queens, Enumeration District 408, Sheet No. 8B, family of Harry F. Brownell (33, New York, manager, service station); wife Maud E. Brownell (33, New York).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, Jamaica, Enumeration District 41-320, Sheet No. 12A, family of Harry F. Brownell (44, New York, proprietor, rubber stamps, first married age 21); wife Maud Brownell (44, New York, first married age 21).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, Queens Borough, Enumeration District 41-8138B, Sheet No. 61B, family of Harry F. Brownell (54, New York, employer, rubber stamps); wife Maud E. Brownell (54, New York).
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harry F. Brownell, serial number 1473; born: 30 March 1886; auto tire repairing; nearest relative: Mrs. H. F. Brownell.
  7. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Harry F. Brownell, serial number U1528; born: 30 March 1886 in Brooklyn, New York.
  8. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), Henry F. Brownell and Maud Orpen, 26 June 1907, Kings [County], New York; cert# 9193.