Francis BROWNING Capt.(998) (364) was born on 24 Nov 1753 in Culpepper Co, VA. He died on 18 Jul 1855 in Elk Garden, Russell Co., VA. Francis Browing and family removed to Virginia and settled in the beautiful section known as Elk Garden, Russell Co. They are buried in a family plot near their home.
At the first court held in Russell Co., on 2 May 1786, Francis Browing was made Coroner. He was three times sheriff of the county, also a member of the State Legislature from 1798 -1799, and served as Captain of Militia of Washington County, VA, hence his rank as Captain Browning.
See Laningham for source and documentation. Captain Francis Browning was a revolutionary militiaman. He served in the Virginia Assembly 1798-99, was High Sheriff of Russell County, VA, but is best known for his part in founding Methodism in the area. He lived to be 101 years old.