Charles Henry Brown (March 7, 1904 – April 26, 1959) was an American lawyer and

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who served as

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of the Vermont House of Representatives.

Early life

Charles Henry Brown was born in

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, on March 7, 1904. He graduated from Brandon High School and received a

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degree from the

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in 1926. While at UNH, Brown participated in the

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program. After college, Brown studied at the

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, passed the bar, and established a practice in Brandon.

Career

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, Brown served in local offices including town agent and town grand juror. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1949 to 1951. In 1952, Brown was again elected to the Vermont House and served three terms, 1953 to 1959. He was speaker of the House in his final term, 1957 to 1959. Brown was appointed Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs (chief assistant) to Governor

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in 1959.

Personal life

Brown died unexpectedly in

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, on April 26, 1959. He was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon.Newspaper article, Stafford Names Acting Aide, North Adams Transcript, April 29, 1959

References

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