The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Lincoln Township, pages 659-660
Volney J. Brown was born Feb. 1, 1817, in Scott County, Ky., a son of Daniel and Elizabeth Brown, natives of New Jersey and Delaware respectively. T hey moved to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1828, and settled in Lincoln Township where the father entered 160 acres of timber land, and endured many discomforts in his pioneer home. To his parents were born ten children, but two now living--Volney J. and George. Volney J. came to this county with his parents when a boy and was here reared to manhood. He has worked at the carpenter's trade for many years, but his chief occupation through life has been farming, and he now owns a good farm of 140 acres, under a high state of cultivation. March 25, 1841, he was married to Susan Butler, born in Franklin County, Ind., April 12, 1816, a daughter of William and Nancy Butler. They have had five children--William M., Isaac H. (deceased), Ellis E., Jane V. and Lazena (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the Christian church.