The first was a wooden bridge built by Moses Brown in 1793 called the Central Bridge.

Following Obadiah Brown's death in 1762, Moses Brown served as executor of his estate.

Moses Brown eventually differentiated himself from his family by converting to Quakerism.

Moses Brown soon withdrew from active involvement in the firm, but remained a partner.

Moses Brown played an important role in collecting documents relating to colonial Rhode Island, many of them inherited through his own family.

Moses Brown served as the school's treasurer until shortly before his own death in 1836, at the age of 98.

Research and development learned from this factory led Moses Brown of Providence to request the assistance of a person skilled in water spinning.

It was built in 1801 by Moses Brown, a Newburyport landowner, shipbuilder, and shipping merchant.

Moses Brown broke away from his three brothers, became an abolitionist, and converted to Christian Quakerism.

The committee, which included Moses Brown, was part of an effort within Quakerdom to promote their faith to the next generation.