References:
The Galwav Journal. May 8th. (1828). Died. "On Monday a.m. aged 52 years of a tedious and painful illness which he bore with the fortitude and resignation of a Christian, Michael Browne Esq. of Woodstock, in Co. Mayo and late Major in the South Mayo Regiment of Militia. Mr. Browne possessed the most amiable and engaging manners - and as a father and a Mend, has left after him a character which will live long in the recollection of his numerous and respectable acquaintances". The Freeman's Journal. May 17th. (1828). Deaths. "In Galway Michael Browne Esq. of Woodstock in the County Mayo and late Major in the South Mayo regiment of militia". For marriage of Major M.P. Browne's daughter see The Galwav Mercury. January 30th. (1858). Marriage. "Jan. 20th at Crossboyne Church, by the Rev. Robert Brown, uncle of the bride, Richard Fitzgerald, Captain H.M. 6th. Regt., to Harriett, second daughter of M.P. Browne Esq., of Woodstock. For another daughter see also The Galway Express. September 11th. (1897). "Sept. 5th at Marine Lodge, Galway, Sarah Ann daughter of the late Major M.P. Browne of Woodstock, Co. Mayo, aged 85 years".
