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American politician (1903–1963) For other people named Joseph Brown, see Joseph Brown.
Joseph A. Brown
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1947 – 1948
Preceded byAnthony J. Wilkowski
Succeeded byAnthony J. Wilkowski
Personal details
Born(1903-02-10)February 10, 1903
Knoxville, Tennessee
DiedJanuary 16, 1963(1963-01-16) (aged 59)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLucille Nuttall
Alma materVirginia Union College
University of Detroit

Joseph A. Brown (February 10, 1903 – January 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.

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. In 1948, Brown lost the Democratic primary for the same position. Also in 1948, Brown was a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan.

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.

References

  1. ^ "Legislator Details - Joseph A. Brown". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  2. ^ "Brown, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 2, 2020.


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