Kody Brown

Kody Winn Brown (b. January 17, 1969) is the patriarch of the Brown Family, featured on TLC's Sister Wives. He has three wives (Meri Barber, Janelle Schriever, and Robyn Sullivan), eighteen children, and three grandchildren. Kody also has an ex–wife, Christine Allred; she was his third wife from 1994 to 2021.

Early Life
Kody Winn Brown was born on January 17, 1969 to William Winn ("Winn") Brown and Genielle Tew. His father was also a polygamist and had three wives. His father didn't become a polygamist until later in life. Kody has nine siblings, but it is not known which siblings came from which mother.

He was raised in a Mormon household and says his parents struggled with the dichotomy of the Mormon faith and plural marriage.

Kody and Meri
Kody first met Meri Barber in 1989 when one of his sisters introduced them. The two hit it off and Kody proposed on December 24, 1989, and Meri accepted. The couple was legally married on April 21, 1990.

They have one child, daughter Mariah. They were expecting a second child, however, Meri suffered a miscarriage and have not been able to get pregnant since.

Kody and Meri were legally married until September, 2014. Kody divorced Meri in order to legally marry his fourth wife, Robyn and adopt her children. They now remain spiritually married.

Kody and Janelle
Kody was introduced to Janelle Schriever by his first wife Meri, and their friendship grew to a place where it was equal to Janelle's friendship with Meri. The two were spiritually married on January 20, 1993.

They have six children, daughters Madison and Savanah and sons Logan, Hunter, Garrison and Gabriel. Refers to the kids as "Janelle's kids" as if they aren't his either.

Kody and Christine
Kody was introduced to Christine Allred by her sister in 1990, and after becoming close friends over the years Christine expressed her interest in Kody. He proposed to Christine on their first date on February 14, 1994. They were spiritually married on March 25, 1994.

They have six children, son Paedon and daughters Aspyn, Mykelti, Gwendlyn, Ysabel and Truely. Also refers to the kids as "Christine's kids" as if they are not his and can't seem to remember truelys name.

They announced their split on November 2, 2021.

Kody and Robyn
Kody met Robyn Sullivan, a divorced mother of three, at church in 2009. Robyn spent time getting to know the family while courting Kody. The two were spiritually married on May 22, 2010. This is the only real marriage kody has. He only cares about Robyn

They have two children, son Solomon and daughter Ariella.

Kody was only spiritually married to Robyn until December 2014. He divorced his first wife Meri, to legally marry Robyn and adopt her children, son Dayton and daughters Aurora and Breanna.

Weaknesses: mistaking retention pond runoff water for a pond to be used for swimming. Knowledge deficit R/T possible toxic heavy metals, pesticides and ground contaminant contained in run off water sources.