About Bedford Brown
Lived 1795 – 1870 (aged 75). Bedford Brown was an American politician and lawyer.
Bedford Brown (June 6, 1795 – December 6, 1870) was a Democratic United States Senator from the State of North Carolina between 1829 and 1840.
Biography Bedford Brown was born on June 6, 1795, in what now is Locust Hill Township, Caswell County, North Carolina. His parents were Jethro Brown and Lucy Williamson Brown. After attending the University of North Carolina for one year, Brown was elected to the North Carolina House of Commons. Rose Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Descendants Brown was the grandfather of architect Glenn Brown.
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Who was Bedford Brown?
American politician in North Carolina (1795-1870)
When was Bedford Brown born?
Bedford Brown was born on 6 June 1795 in Caswell County.
When did Bedford Brown die?
Bedford Brown died on 6 December 1870 in Caswell County.
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Bedford Brown was a politician and lawyer.
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