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

Education

Brown graduated from a public school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brown earned a

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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

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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

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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

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. He was a Baptist. Brown died on January 16, 1963.

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