Legislator Details


Stephen F. Brown
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/31/1819
City:
County: Loudon County, VA
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/2/1893
City: near Schoolcraft, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Schoolcraft, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Schoolcraft Township Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Maria L. Patrick, dau. of James and Harriet (Colgrove) Patrick, 7/4/1841, in Oshtemo Township; children: 4, Florence (Rockwell), Franklin M., Edgar D. and Clarence

Number of Children: 4

Background

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

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Schoolcraft Township, Kalamazoo Co., with his parents, John D. and Nancy (McPherson) Brown, at age 11 in 1830. Served as first master of the State Grange when it was formed and was its treasurer until December 1884 [10 years]. Member of the Patrons of Husbandry (Grange); president of the Pioneer Society of Kalamazoo County.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. In the summer of 1885 the state senate presented him with a gold headed cane as a testimonial to his high character and his great and continued public services.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs , State House of Correction, State Prison , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Joint Committee on Care of Idiots and Imbeciles, Liquor Traffic
Postions Held:

City of Residence:
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 10
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: Unknown
Notes:
Twenty-Third Legislature, 1865-1866
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , State Affairs , Asylum for Deaf, Dumb and Blind, Joint Committee on Amendments to the Constitution
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Schoolcraft
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 20
District Description: Kalamazoo County

Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Twenty-First Legislature, 1861-1862
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Militia, Agriculture , Privileges and Elections, Expiring Laws
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Schoolcraft
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 20
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Twentieth Legislature, 1859-1860
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Geological Survey
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Schoolcraft
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 21st session.
Nineteenth Legislature, 1857-1858
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Schoolcraft
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1857 p.36; MIBiog 1:119; Find-a-Grave.com; Fisher p.510; USCen 1880; MICoMarRec 1822-1940
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