Citation - Boston Gazette: 1737.11.14

BG.737.018
7-14 Nov 1737:22 (931) 
On the 30th ult. died, and on the 2d instant was decently
interr'd Mr. Thomas Brownell, dancing and writing school
master, in the 29th year of his age.  He was born in
Sheffield in Yorkshire, and was 8 years with the famous
Judge Jessep, where he made proficiency in the study of the
law and other parts of valuable learning.  He has left a
sorrowful widow and two small children.