John Brown Junior

John Brown Junior
Personal details
Born(1821-07-25)July 25, 1821
Hudson, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 1895(1895-05-05) (aged 73)
Put-in-Bay, Ohio, U.S.
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Years of service18611862
Rank Captain
UnitJennison's Jayhawkers (7th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry)
CommandsCompany K
Battles/wars

John Brown Jr. (July 25, 1821 – May 3, 1895) was an American farmer and soldier who was the eldest son of the abolitionist John Brown. Although he did not participate in his father's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, he served as his intelligence agent and liaison. He was the captain of Company K of the 7th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry from 1861 until his resignation in 1862. After his resignation, he raised fruit until his death.