Born April 16, 1798, lived in Athens county from age one.
Graduated Ohio University 1822.
Founded and edited the Athens Mirror (first paper in the county) from 1825.
County recorder 1827-1833 and 1836-1841.
Practiced law in Athens.
Delegate to the Ohio constitutional convention.
Two years president judge of the Athens district.
University trustee.
Sons Henry T. Brown (lawyer) and Louis W. Brown (county clerk) natives of Athens.
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