Sanford Brown
Michigan politician
About Sanford Brown
Lived 1909 – 1986 (aged 77).
Sanford A. Brown (May 18, 1909 – June 26, 1986) was a Michigan politician.
Early life Brown was born in Bay Port, Michigan, on May 18, 1909.
Career Brown served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1955 to 1965. Brown was the last Michigan State Treasurer to be elected, as the position was changed to an appointed one after his term in the office. In 1956 and 1964, Brown served as an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Michigan. In 1964, Brown ran unsuccessfully as for the United States House of Representatives seat representing the Michigan's 8th congressional district. In 1968, Brown ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 57th district.
Personal life Brown married Mildred Maxine Harder. Together they had two sons.
Death Brown died on June 26, 1986, in Bay City. Brown was interred at New Bay Port Cemetery in Fairhaven Township, Michigan.
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Who was Sanford Brown?
Michigan politician
When was Sanford Brown born?
Sanford Brown was born on 18 May 1909 in Bay Port.
When did Sanford Brown die?
Sanford Brown died on 26 June 1986 in Michigan.
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