James Nelson Brown (December 9, 1926 – April 14, 1991)[1][2] was an American politician who served on the Michigan House of Representatives from 1969 to 1972.

Jim N. Brown
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 59th district
In office
January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1972
Preceded byCharles J. Davis
Succeeded byH. Lynn Jondahl
Personal details
Born(1926-12-09)December 9, 1926
Mason, Michigan, US
DiedApril 14, 1991(1991-04-14) (aged 64)
Lansing, Michigan, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJoan
Children4
Alma materCentral Michigan University
Michigan State University
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life

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Brown was born on December 9, 1926, in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan to parents Vernon J. Brown and Maud R. DeCamp.[2]

Military service

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Brown served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.[2]

Personal life

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Brown married Joan in 1951.[1] Brown was a member of Kiwanis, the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1][2] Brown was a Presbyterian.[2]

Career

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In 1968, Brown was delegate to the Republican National Convention. Brown was sworn into office as member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 59th district and held this office until December 31, 1972. In 1972, Brown ran for United States Representative from Michigan's 6th district, but lost in the primaries.[2]

Death

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Brown died on April 14, 1991.[2] He is interred at Hawley Cemetery in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Legislator Details - Jim N. Brown". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Brown, J." The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 9, 2019.