Nicholas W. Brown (politician)

Nicholas Wood Brown (August 8, 1821[1] – November 21, 1889[2]) was a manufacturer[1] and political figure in Ontario. He represented Ontario South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1879 as a Conservative member. His name also appears as Nicholas William Brown.

Nicholas W. Brown
Ontario MPP
In office
1875–1879
Preceded byAbram Farewell
Succeeded byJohn Dryden
ConstituencyOntario South
Personal details
Born(1821-08-08)August 8, 1821
Whitby, Ontario
DiedNovember 21, 1889(1889-11-21) (aged 68)
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Susan Chapman
(m. 1845)
OccupationManufacturer

He was born in Whitby, the son of Abram Brown and Bathsheba Wood, both of Scottish descent and who came to Ontario from Vermont. After completing his schooling, Brown farmed until the age of 18, when he learned carpentry. He next opened a carriage shop and then manufactured agricultural implements and machinery for twenty years. In 1845, he married Susan Chapman. Brown served as reeve and mayor for Whitby. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1879.[1]

Electoral history

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1875 Ontario general election: Ontario South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Nicholas W. Brown 1,614 50.52 +2.68
Liberal Abram Farewell 1,581 49.48 −2.68
Total valid votes 3,195 72.91 +7.10
Eligible voters 4,382
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +2.68
Source: Elections Ontario[3]
1879 Ontario general election: Ontario South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal John Dryden 1,721 56.24 +6.76
Conservative Nicholas W. Brown 1,339 43.76 −6.76
Total valid votes 3,060 60.59 −12.32
Eligible voters 5,050
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +6.76
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men Ontario volume. American Biographical Pub. Co. 1880. pp. 341–2.
  2. ^ "Nicholas Wood Brown, 1877". Whitby Images Digital. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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