Berryman Brown was a pioneering farmer who settled in Virginia in the early 19th century and went on to establish himself as a respected community leader in Missouri. Drawing on rare family documents and oral histories, this biography paints a vivid portrait of a man driven by a fierce work ethic and a deep commitment to his family and community.

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