William Brown (congressman)
| William Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
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In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Richard M. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | John T. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 19, 1779 Frederick County, Virginia |
| Died |
October 6, 1833 (aged 54) Jacksonville, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
William Brown (April 19, 1779 – October 6, 1833) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Born in Frederick County, Virginia, Brown attended the common schools. He moved with his father to Bourbon County, Kentucky, in 1784 and to Cynthiana, Kentucky, about 1795. Brown studied law and was admitted to the bar. He served as a colonel in the War of 1812.
Brown was elected as the Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress (March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821) for the Kentucky 3rd District. He moved to Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1832, where he died October 6, 1833.
References
- United States Congress. "William Brown (id: B000947)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Richard M. Johnson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd congressional district 1819–1821 |
Succeeded by John T. Johnson |
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