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John Brown's Early Life
- John Brown, born in 1800 to Owen and Ruth Brown, grew up in Connecticut.
- His family were strict Calvinists and struggled with poverty after his grandfather, a war hero, died.
Childhood and Early Experiences
- As a child, Brown stole pins, was punished by his mother, and moved with his family to Ohio.
- He showed unusual tolerance towards Native Americans, trading with them and even building a shelter.
Early Work and Character
- Brown worked full-time at age 12, driving cattle 100 miles.
- He was energetic, played rough, and was ambitious to do a man's work from a young age.