Legislator Details
Charles Brown
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/3/1847
City: Brady Township, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/30/1916
City: Vicksburg, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/2/1916
City: Vicksburg, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Schoolcraft Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Pheobe Notley, dau. of Francis & Jane Notley, 2/24/1883; children: Charles F., Florena M. and one other
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, banker, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scots Irish descent. Son of Charles & Nancy (Doyle) Brown. His parents came to Kalamazoo Co. in 1833. As an adult, he taught for several years before taking over his fathers's farm. He served in several township positions. He was postmaster in Schoolcraft township, MI in 1900.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , Normal Schools
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, State School for Blind, Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Vicksburg
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description: Townships of Alamo, Cooper, Kalamazoo and Oshtemo
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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