Joseph A. Brown | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1947 – 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony J. Wilkowski |
| Succeeded by | Anthony J. Wilkowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1903 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Died | January 16, 1963 (aged 59) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucille Nuttall |
| Alma mater | Virginia Union College University of Detroit |
Joseph A. Brown (February 10, 1903 – January 16, 1963) was a Michigan politician.
Education
Brown graduated from a public school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brown earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from Virginia Union College and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Detroit.[1]
Career
Brown was a lawyer. On November 5, 1946, Brown was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 2nd district from 1947 to 1948.[1] In 1948, Brown lost the Democratic primary for the same position. Also in 1948, Brown was a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan.[2]
Personal life and death
Brown was born on February 10, 1903, in Knoxville, Tennessee.[1] He was of African ancestry.[2]
Brown married Lucille Nuttall in 1933. Brown was a member of the Elks and was a Freemason.[2] He was a Baptist.[1]
Brown died on January 16, 1963.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Legislator Details - Joseph A. Brown". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- 1 2 3 "Brown, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 2, 2020.