Mary Browning

Mary Browning, a resident of Jamestown, is a freelance writer and a professional genealogist who has focused on the history and families of Guilford County, and especially of Jamestown, for many years. She is a Neighborhood Correspondent for the Greensboro News & Record and has published articles related to the Jamestown community. Biographical information on Mary Browning may be found by clicking on Mary.

Click on the links below to read desired newspaper columns. Reprinting of any of the columns must have the permission of the News & Record and of the author. Most of the photographs appearing in her columns were taken by Mary's husband, Fred Browning, who is far better at photography than Mary is.

Potter House to be restored after fire  Potter House

Recalling events that led to historic battle  1781 Battle

Jamestown house has rich history  Gardner-Wiley House

Three signs down in Jamestown and quite a few more to go  Three Signs

Old Jamestown building survives the test of time  Friends Meeting House

Annual Jamestown Village Fair planned  Village Fair

What would old Jimmy Parsons think now? Parsons Mill

Recalling the Old Hickory Club  Old Hickory Club

Jamestown medical building has colorful history  Madison Lindsay

Rock Engine House has interesting past  Rock Engine House

Going back in time: A visit of Jamestown in 1849  Jamestown in 1849

James Mendenhalls mills and house deserve attention  Mendenhall Mill

Remembering the first Jamestown gold miners  Jamestown Gold mines

The Other Mendenhalls: Featured topic at annual meeting  Other Mendenhalls

Christmas tradition continues at Oakdale  Oakdale Mill

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