Broussard, Robert F – Brown, Benjamin
Broussard, Robert F
lawyer, congressman, was born Aug. 17, 1864, in Iberia, La. He became the nominee of the anti-lottery wing of the democratic party for the district attorneyship of the nineteenth judicial district of Louisiana, to which position he was elected at the state election of 1892, he being the only one of that wing of the democratic party elected in the district at that election. In 1894 he was unanimously renominated to the same position by the democratic party and re-elected at the election of that year; and was elected to the fifty-fifth congress as a democrat.
Brower, John Hamil
merchant, was born Aug. 12, 1801, in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The New York and Texas Packet line was his venture and, at one time, fifteen vessels belonged to him and traded to all parts of the world. His ship Harvey Birch, named after the noted spy of the American revolution, was the first vessel captured and destroyed by the confederates during the civil war. He died June 15, 1881, in New York city.
Brower, John M
state senator, congressman, was born July 19, 1845, in Greensborough, N. C. In 1878 he was elected to the state senate from the thirtythird district; and was elected to the fiftieth and fifty-first congresses as a republican.
Brown, Aaron Vail
lawyer, congressman, governor, was born Aug. 15, 1795, in Brunswick county, Va. He served for number of years in the legislature of Tennessee; in 1839 was elected a a member of congress from Tennessee, and re-elected in 1841 and 1843. On his retirement from congress in 1845, he was elected governor of Tennessee. His last position was that of postmastergeneral in the cabinet of President Buchanan. He died March 8, 1859, in Washington, D. C.
Brown, Abram English
author, was born in 1849 in Massachusetts. He is the author of Beneath Old Roof Trees, a volume of local history; Beside Old Hearthstones; History of Bedford; Bedford Old Families; Glimpses of New England Life; and Flag of the Minute Men.
Brown, Addison
lawyer, jurist, was born Feb. 21, 1830, in West Newbury, Mass. He attended Amherst college during 1848-49; graudated from Howard college in 1852; and from the Harvard Law school in 1854.
He then moved to New York city where he was actively engaged in the practice of law until his appointment in 1881 as United States district judge for the southern district of New York. He was appointed by President Garfield during recess of the senate on June 2, 1881; and was again appointed by President Arthur on Oct. 14, 1881. He has ever since filled the office of United States district judge with great judicial ability and learning.
Brown, Agnes
artist, was born in Newburyport, Mass. She paints landscapes, flower-pieces, and animals in oilcolors; her especial forte being cats.
Brown, Albert Gallatin
lawyer, governor, United States senator, was born May 31, 1813, in Chester District, S. C.
He was a representative in congress from Mississippi in 1840 and 1841; governor of Mississippi from 1844 to 1848; and was again elected a representative in congress from 1848 to 1854. He was a judge of the circuit superior court in 1852 and 1853; was elected a United States senator from 1854 to 1858; and was re-elected for six years, commencing March 4, 1859, but was expelled in March, 1861, and joined the great rebellion. He died June 12, 1880, near Jacksonville, Miss.
Brown, Alexander
banker, was born Nov. 17, 1764, in Ireland. He was the founder and president of the banking house of Alexander Brown and Sons, of Baltimore, Md.; Shipley and Company of Liverpool and London, England; and also of the Brown Brothers and Company of Philadelphia and New York. He died Dec. 17, 1834.
Brown, Alexander
historian, was born Sept. 5, 1843, in Nelson county, Va.
During 1861-65 he was a soldier in the confederate service; a merchant during 1865- 80; and for over a quarter of a century has been interested in farming in his native county. Since his youth he has been interested in literary work, and has received the degree of D. C. L., conferred by the university of the South. He is the author of The Genesis of the United States; The Cabells and Their Kin; and The History of the First Republic in America.
Brown, Alexander
banker, was born Oct. 25, 1858, in Baltimore, Md. On the death of his father became head of the banking house of Alexander and Sons; is vice-president of the Canton company; president of the Macon and Northern railroad; and director of the Mechanics' National bank; Savings bank of Baltimore, and numerous other business organizations.
Brown, Alice
author, was born in New Hampshire. She is a Boston writer on the staff of the Youth's Companion; and the author of Fools of Nature, a novel; Meadow Grass, a collection of New England stories; By Oak and Thorn, a volume of English travel; Robert Louis Stevenson, a study; and Life of Mercy Otis Warren.
Brown, Andrew
soldier, journalist, was born in 1744 in Ireland. He fought on the patriot side at Lexington and Bunker Hill, was made general mustering officer in 1777, and served under Gates and Greene, with the rank of major. In 1788 he established the Federal Gazette, the title of which was changed, in 1793, to the Philadelphia Gazette. This was the main channel through which the friends of the federal constitution addressed the public, and it was the first journal to publish regular reports of the debates in congress. He died Feb. 4, 1797, in Philadelphia, Pa.
Brown, Anna Robeson
author, was born in 1873 in Pennsylvania. She is the author of Sir Mark; and The Black Lamb.
Brown, Anson
congressman, was born in New York. He was a representative in congress from that state during the years 1839 and 1840. He died June 21, 1840, in Ballston, N. Y.
Brown, Arthur
lawyer, United States senator, was born March 8, 1843, in Kalamazoo county, Mich. He commenced the practice of law in 1865 in Kalamazoo, Mich., and in 1879 removed to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he has since resided and engaged in the practice of law. Upon the admission of the state of Utah, he was elected as a republican to the United States senate Jan. 22, 1896, himself and colleague being elected at one and the same time and on the same vote. In drawing lots in the presence of the senate, he drew the short term.
Brown, Arthur R
lawyer, jurist, was born Sept. 26, 1850, in New York.
He received his education in the Military school; Clinton, N. Y., and in Boston, Mass. For ten years he has served as county attorney; and has been deputy district attorney and city attorney, and for many years filled the office of county judge. He is a prominent lawyer of Red Cliff, Colo., where he is also engaged in mining and loans.
Brown, Austin Haymond
journalist, was born March 19, 1828, in Milroy, Ind. Returning to Indianapolis, he became the proprietor of the State Sentinel newspaper, which he conducted ably for five years, first as a semi-weekly and then as a daily, assisted in the editorial management by his father, William J. Brown. Since 1861 he has served thirteen consecutive years in the city council, and nine years as one of the board of school commissioners.
Brown, B. Gratz
soldier, journalist, United States senator, was born May 28, 1826, in Lexington, Ky. He was a member of the Missouri legislature from 1852 to 1858; assisted in establishing the Missouri Democrat, and edited that journal from 1854 to 1859. A speech that he delivered in the legislature in 1857 was the initial movement in behalf of freedom in that state. In 1861 he volunteered and raised a regiment, which assisted in the capture of Camp Jackson, and which he commanded during its term of service. He was elected a senator in congress from Missouri for the term of 1863-67. In 1872 he received a complimentary vote for president of the United States. He died Dec. 13, 1885.
Brown, Bedford
United States senator, was born in 1795, in Caswell county, N. C. He was elected to the house of commons of that state in 1815, in which capacity he served many years; and was a senator in congress from that state from 1829 to 1841. He was subsequently elected to the general assembly, and was first elected to the senate and served two terms. He died Dec. 6, 1870, in Caswell county, N. C..
Brown, Bedford
physician, was born Jan. 1, 1825, in Caswell county, N. C.
When the civil war broke out he entered the army as a surgeon, and during the latter part of the war was an inspector of hospitals and camps. He was one of the founders of the Southern Surgical and Gynæcological association, and has served as president, vice-president and member of its judicial council.
Brown, Benjamin
congressman. He served in the state legislature in 1809, 1811 and 1812; and was a representative in congress from Massachusetts from 1815 to 1817.