Abel Brown emigrated from Dumfries, Ayrshire [sic], Scotland before 1665, with his nephews James and Samuel Brown, sons of James.
Abel settled in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, becoming alarge land proprietor.
in 1680, Abel was a member of Council
in 1692, he was High Sheriff of Anne Arundel County.
Abel died 1702, leaving one son, Robert.