Joseph A. Brown Explained

Joseph A. Brown
State Senate:Michigan
District:2nd
Term Start:January 1, 1947
Term End:1948
Predecessor:Anthony J. Wilkowski
Successor:Anthony J. Wilkowski
Birth Date:10 February 1903
Birth Place:Knoxville, Tennessee
Spouse:Lucille Nuttall
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Virginia Union College
University of Detroit

Joseph A. Brown (February 10, 1903January 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. He was of African ancestry.

Brown married Lucille Nuttall in 1933. Brown was a member of the Elks and was a Freemason. He was a Baptist.

Brown died on January 16, 1963.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Joseph A. Brown . February 2, 2020 . Library of Michigan.
  2. Web site: Brown, J. . February 2, 2020 . Political Graveyard.