William Ellis Brown Jr. (May 1, 1896 – December 8, 1970) was a Michigan politician.
William E. Brown Jr. | |
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Mayor of Ann Arbor | |
In office 1945–1957 | |
Preceded by | Leigh J. Young |
Succeeded by | Samuel J. Eldersveld |
Personal details | |
Born | Lapeer, Michigan, US | May 1, 1896
Died | December 8, 1970 | (aged 74)
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Brown was born on May 1, 1896, in Lapeer, Michigan, to parents William E. Brown Sr. and Grace Brown.[1] Brown served in the United States Army during World War I.[1]
Brown was an automobile dealer and worked in the insurance business. Brown served as the mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1945 until 1957, when he was not re-elected. Brown was a Republican.[1]
Brown married Eleanor Shartel on October 12, 1920. Brown was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and was Presbyterian.[1]
Brown died on December 8, 1970. He was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Brown, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 14, 2020.