Life On The Move
Throughout her short life, Addie Brown moved relentlessly between four cities seeking work - Hartford, Farmington, Waterbury, New York City, and Philadelphia. She often relocated several times a year, her shortest stay being just six days. Brown never remained in one place for more than a few years.
Based on her patterns of mobility, Brown had unique relationships with each of these cities. She moved to Hartford four different times, more than any other city. She also relocated to Waterbury twice, New York City twice, Farmington twice, and Philadelphia twice.
Brown also lived in each city for different durations of time. She lived in both Hartford and Philadelphia for close to a decade each. Brown spent a total of five years in New York City and just over one year in Waterbury. Despite moving to Farmington on two different occasions, she spent a total of just eight months in the city.
Philadelphia to Hartford
Sometime between 1841 and 1859, Brown moved from her home city of Philadelphia to Hartford.
Hartford to Waterbury
August 2, 1859
Waterbury to Hartford
August 16, 1860
Hartford to Waterbury
February 27, 1861
Waterbury to New York City
April 11, 1861
New York City to Hartford
August 31, 1861
Hartford to New York City
October 16, 1861
New York City to Hartford
June 3, 1866
Hartford to Farmington
May 5, 1867
Farmington to Philadelphia
September 30, 1867
Philadelphia to Farmington
October 6, 1867
Farmington to Philadelphia
1868
