Legislator Details

Image of Addison Makepeace Brown
Image Description:
Portrait of Addison Makepeace Brown scanned from Men of Progress p.243.

Addison Makepeace Brown
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/15/1859
City: Schoolcraft, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/2/1931
City: Schoolcraft, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/4/1931
City: Schoolcraft, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Schoolcraft Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mollie Earl, dau. of John Earl of Schoolcraft, MI on 10/29/1895; children: 5, Hearty (Nelson), Edward Lakin, Dorothy, Malcolm Makepeace and Pamela

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
public schools of native village, University of Michigan, graduated with the degree A.B. in 1883.

Biographical Sketch:
Third son of Ebenezer Lakin and Mary Ann (Miles) Brown. After graduating from the State University Addison took charge of his fathers interests (farms mainly). Director of the School Board in Schoolcraft, MI.; Secretary of the Kalamazoo County Pioneer Society. President of the Kalamazoo Husbandmen's Club.

Notable Facts:
Middle name (Makepeace) is a family name traced back to the 1600's during a tumultuous time in Europe. Died of prostate cancer.

Sessions Served:

Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Home for Feeble Minded , House of Correction at Marquette, Mechanical Interests , Roads and Bridges , University , Horticulture
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Schoolcraft
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Calhoun and Kalamazoo

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Men of Progress p.243, includes portrait; Manual 1899 p.617; MIBiog:1:113; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology; USCen 1910, 1920, 1930
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