Joseph A. Brown

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Joseph A. Brown
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd district
In office January 1, 1947 – 1948
Preceded by	Anthony J. Wilkowski
Succeeded by	Anthony J. Wilkowski
Personal details
Born	(1903-02-10)February 10, 1903 Knoxville, Tennessee
Died	January 16, 1963(1963-01-16) (aged 59)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lucille Nuttall
Alma mater	Virginia Union College University of Detroit

Joseph A. Brown (February 10, 1903 – January 16, 1963) was a Michigan politician.

Education

Brown graduated from a public school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brown earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from Virginia Union College and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Detroit.

Career

Brown was a lawyer. On November 5, 1946, Brown was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 2nd district from 1947 to 1948. In 1948, Brown lost the Democratic primary for the same position. Also in 1948, Brown was a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan.

Personal life and death

Brown was born on February 10, 1903, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was of African ancestry.

Brown married Lucille Nuttall in 1933. Brown was a member of the Elks and was a Freemason. He was a Baptist.

Brown died on January 16, 1963.