William Ellis Brown Jr. (May 1, 1896 – December 8, 1970) was a Michigan politician.

William E. Brown Jr.
Mayor of Ann Arbor
In office
1945–1957
Preceded byLeigh J. Young
Succeeded bySamuel J. Eldersveld
Personal details
Born(1896-05-01)May 1, 1896
Lapeer, Michigan, US
DiedDecember 8, 1970(1970-12-08) (aged 74)
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

Brown was born on May 1, 1896, in Lapeer, Michigan, to parents William E. Brown Sr. and Grace Brown.[1] Brown served in the United States Army during World War I.[1]

Brown was an automobile dealer and worked in the insurance business. Brown served as the mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1945 until 1957, when he was not re-elected. Brown was a Republican.[1]

Brown married Eleanor Shartel on October 12, 1920. Brown was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and was Presbyterian.[1]

Brown died on December 8, 1970. He was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Brown, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 14, 2020.