John Ross Browne, often called J. Ross Browne, date of birth sometimes given as 1817, was an Irish-born American traveler, artist, writer and government agent.
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Born: February 11, 1821, Dublin, Ireland
Died: December 9, 1875 (age 54 years), Oakland, CA