About James Brown
Lived 1682 – 1769 (aged 86–87). James Brown was an American lawyer and politician.
James Brown (November 1682 – 1769) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk, Connecticut Colony in the sessions of October 1720, May 1756 and May 1757.
He was the son of James Browne and Rebecca Ruscoe.
In 1708, he was one of the purchasers of Ridgefield, Connecticut.
He was a partner of William Smith, Chief Justice of the Province of New York.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Brown?
Connecticut politician, born 1682
When was James Brown born?
James Brown was born on 1 November 1682 in Norwalk.
When did James Brown die?
James Brown died in 1769.
What was James Brown's occupation?
James Brown was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was James Brown?
James Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Brown (Connecticut politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Brown. https://biography.guide/james-brown-lawyer-1682/
MLA: "James Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-brown-lawyer-1682/.
Chicago: "James Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-brown-lawyer-1682/.
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