Thomas Brown, Son of Susannah Brown of Combsatchfield

Thomas Brown was born in 1691. He married Philippa Musgrave in Exeter Cathedral in 1720 when this portrait was painted, along with another of his wife. Thomas inherited estates in Devon and Ireland. His Devon estates were at Silverton, Bradninch and Kingskerswell. At Silverton, the mansion house at Combsatchfield became the main family residence. He died in 1728 at the age of 37.