- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brownell_(politician)
- Wiki Biography:
- John Brownell (1765 – December 27, 1809) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Stormont & Russell in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1808 to 1809.
- He was born in Dutchess County, New York. He was taken prisoner during the American Revolution and later settled in Osnabruck Township. Brownell married Hannah Hogoboam. He served as a justice of the peace for the Eastern District. Brownell died in office in Osnabruck Township in 1809.
- United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=15852
- Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187154213/john-brownell
