Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/20/1845
City: Chagrin Falls, OH
County: Cuyahoga County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/8/1911
City: Ionia, MI
County: Ionia County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/10/1911
City: Crystal, MI
County: Montcalm County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Crystal Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nancy A. McComb, dau pf Alanson and ?? (McDonald) McComb, 8/10/1893, in Vestaburg, MI
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
country schools in Ohio; Chagrin Falls Academy; 1 year at Lansing High School, 1863-64
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Frank and Ammirilla [or Amaneda Shoffield] (Shefield) Brown. Came to MI with his parents in 1861 and settled in Montcalm Co. near Crystal Lake. When he came of age Came into possession of the homestead which he sold in 1877 and moved to a farm in Bushnell, Montcalm Co. Taught fifteen winters in the country schools of Montcalm Co. and was principal of the Sheridan School in 1983 & 1984. Held several township offices.
Notable Facts:
Mother's names from 1900 US Census and MI Marriage Record and Death record.
Sessions Served:
Party: Patrons of Industry
Committees Served On: Asylum for the Criminal Insane, Labor Interests, Printing , Public Improvements, Counties and Townships , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Select Committee on Apportionment, Select Committee on Elections and Election Laws, Soldiers' Home
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Sheridan
County of Residence Montcalm
District Description: Counties of Mecosta and Montcalm
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Assumed position of President pro tem 8/6/1892 after Sen. Wisner resigned.
Bibliography:
MIBiog 1:113; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; USCen 1900
