Charles Brown (mayor) explained

Charles Brown
Order:3rd
Office:Mayor of Murray, Utah
Birth Date:September 28, 1873
Birth Place:Murray, Utah
Residence:Murray, Utah
Term Start:01 January 1906
Term End:01 January 1909
Predecessor:Joseph Stratton
Successor:Phillip Bentz
Party:non-affiliated
Spouse:Hilma W. Johnson
Children:8
Alma Mater:Brigham Young University
Death Place:Murray, Utah

Charles Brown (September 28, 1873 – February 8, 1943) was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1906 to 1909.[1] He was the first mayor of Murray to serve two terms. From 1898 to 1933 he engaged in the grocery business in Murray. He was active in the LDS Church serving a church mission to California from 1896 to 1898.[2] He was a graduate of Murray city public schools and Brigham Young University. During his tenure in office Murray started construction on sidewalks, street lighting, roads, and a city hall.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Murray City > Past Mayors . . 1 June 2010 .
  2. Charles Brown Called by Death. Murray Eagle February 11, 1943
  3. History of Murray. Murray Eagle October 22, 1936