Joseph R. Brown
Joseph Renshaw Brown (1805–1870) was an American politician, pioneer, fur trader, newspaper editor, businessman, inventor, speculator, and Indian agent who was prominent in Minnesota and Wisconsin territorial and state politics for over 50 years.
Joseph R. Brown | |
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Joseph Brown c. 1853 | |
| Member of the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives | |
| In office 1857–1857 | |
| Member of the Minnesota Territorial Council | |
| In office 1854–1855 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature | |
| In office 1840–1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Renshaw Brown January 5, 1805 Harford County, Maryland |
| Died | November 9, 1870 (aged 65) New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Frenier (3rd wife); Margaret (unknown) (1st wife - divorced December 1839). |
| Occupation | politician, pioneer, fur trader, newspaper editor, businessman, inventor, speculator, Indian agent |
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