James W. Brown
James W. Brown (born July 14, 1844 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , † October 23, 1909 in Point Mouille , Michigan ) was an American politician . Between 1903 and 1905 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
James Brown was the son-in-law of Congressman Thomas Marshall Howe (1808–1877). He attended both public and private schools in his homeland. Afterwards he worked in the iron and steel industry. He became vice president of the company Crucible Steel Co. He also went into the banking industry and became an agent ( trustee ) of the Dollar Savings Bank . At the same time he was involved in politics.
In the congressional elections of 1902 Brown was elected as an independent Republican in the then newly established 32nd constituency of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , where he took up his new mandate on March 4, 1903. Since he renounced another candidacy in 1904, he could only complete one legislative period in Congress until March 3, 1905 .
After his tenure in the US House of Representatives, James Brown resumed his previous activities. He became president of Colonial Steel Co. He died on October 23, 1909 in Point Mouille and was buried in Pittsburgh.
Web links
- James W. Brown in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- James W. Brown in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| new constituency |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (32nd constituency) March 4, 1903 - March 3, 1905 |
Andrew Jackson Barchfeld |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Brown, James W. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 14, 1844 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 23, 1909 |
| Place of death | Point Mouille , Michigan |