Jim N. Brown
James Nelson "Jim" Brown[1] (December 9, 1926 – April 14, 1991)[2][3] was an American politician who served on the Michigan House of Representatives from 1969 to 1972.
Jim N. Brown | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| In office January 8, 1969 – December 31, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Charles J. Davis |
| Succeeded by | H. Lynn Jondahl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1926 Mason, Michigan |
| Died | April 14, 1991 (aged 64) Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Joan |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University Michigan State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life
Brown was born on December 9, 1926 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan to parents Vernon J. Brown and Maud R. DeCamp.[3]
Military Service
Brown served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.[3][1]
Personal life
Brown married Joan in 1951.[2] Brown was a member of Kiwanis, the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[2][3] Brown was a Presbyterian.[3]
Career
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.[3]
Death
Brown died on April 14, 1991.[3] He is interred at Hawley Cemetery in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan.[1]
References
- "James Nelson Brown Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- "Legislator Details - Jim N. Brown". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- "Brown, J." The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 9, 2019.