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BROWN, Andrew Chandler, Joseph Green & Rome Green

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 127-130

Biography of Andrew Chandler BROWN - p 127 (father of Joseph G. & Rome G.)

Andrew Chandler BROWN, late of Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], was 
born 10 July 1828 in Sutton [Caledonia County, Vermont], son of Rev. Elisha 
and Phoebe (FLETCHER) BROWN. Andrew Chandler BROWN, who died 29 October 
1911, was educated at the public schools, and Methodist Seminary, Newbury 
[Orange County, Vermont]. Learned the printer's trade while at school and 
during vacations; at age eighteen began teaching; taught common and select 
schools sixteen terms; at twenty-three engaged in printing business in 
Bradford [Orange County, Vermont], later becoming editor and publisher of the 
"Northern Enquirer." In 1854 he came to Montpelier as foreman of the 
"Watchman and Journal," and was business manager and editor of same 
1857-1862; in 1865 began insurance business in Montpelier; in 1880 opened 
first telephone exchange, later selling to Bell Telephone Company. In the 
fall of 1862 he recruited Company I, Thirteenth Regiment Vermont Volunteers, 
becoming its captain; on organization of regiment elected lieutenant-colonel, 
resigning after eight months of service to accept office of commissioner on 
board of enrollment, 1st Congressional District Vermont.

In 1851 he [Andrew Chandler BROWN] married [Miss?] Lucia Almira GREEN of 
Waitsfield [Washington County, Vermont]; they have five children, those 
living being: (1) Ella (BROWN) BAILEY; (2) Rome Green BROWN, of 
Minneapolis [Hennepin County], Minnesota; and (3) Joseph Green BROWN, of 
Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont]. In politics Colonel BROWN was 
originally an Old Line Whig, later a Republican; was official press reporter, 
House of Representatives, fifteen consecutive years. Reared in the Methodist 
Church, he later attended the Unitarian Church. Post commander Brooks Post, 
No. 13, Grand Army of the Republic.



Biography of Joseph Green BROWN - p 129 (son of Andrew Chandler BROWN)

Joseph Green BROWN, postmaster, Montpelier was born 21 November 1866 in 
Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], son of Andrew Chandler and Lucia A. 
(GREEN) BROWN. Educated at Washington County Grammar School. After leaving 
school entered his father's office and has succeeded him in the insurance 
business, having had full ownership and control of it since 1889; is also 
president of the Ryle & McCormick Company, and is treasurer of the U. S. 
Clothespin Company, Montpelier. Republican; trustee of the village of 
Montpelier one year; lister 1892-1894; elected mayor of the city 1900, and 
re-elected 1901. Served on the staff of Governor E. C. SMITH, 1898-1900, 
with the rank of colonel.

In 1889 he [Joseph Green BROWN] married Helen R. WOOLSON, of Montpelier; they 
have two children, Ruth Lydia and Chandler Woolson. Mr. BROWN was appointed 
postmaster in 1906, and reappointed 1910. Is a Unitarian. Member of Aurora 
Lodge No. 22, Free & Accepted Masons; Vermont Lodge Independent Order of Odd 
Fellows; past exalted ruler Benevolent Protective Order of Elks; president of 
the Apollo Club; for seven years secretary of the board of trade; and 
ex-president of Montpelier Country Club.



Biography of Rome Green BROWN - p 130 (son of Andrew Chandler BROWN)

Rome Green BROWN, lawyer, Minneapolis [Hennepin County], Minnesota, was born 
15 June 1862 in Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], son of Andrew 
Chandler and Lucia A. (GREEN) BROWN. He is a direct descendant of Anthony 
STODDARD (maternal side) and Chad BROWN (paternal side) who emigrated to 
Boston from England about 1630. Educated at Montpelier High School; 
graduated from Harvard University with degree A. B. magna cum laude. Member 
Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard Chapter. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1887; went to 
Minneapolis 1887; vice president, director, and attorney Minneapolis Tribune 
Company; director and attorney St. Anthony Falls Water Power Company, 
Minneapolis Mill Company, Crookston Water Works, Power & Light Company, and 
other corporations; law partner of Col. R. C. BENTON, formerly of St. Albans 
[Franklin County, Vermont], 1887-1895; senior member of firm of Brown & 
Albert, and Brown, Albert & Guesmer; engaged in general practice with special 
attention to the law of water rights, casualty liability, insurance, and 
corporations. Lecturer on water rights in law schools of University of 
Minnesota and University of North Dakota. 

In 1888 he [Rome Green BROWN] married [Miss] Mary Lee HOLLISTER of Marshfield 
[Washington County, Vermont], daughter of Samuel D. and Flora (COBURN) 
HOLLISTER; they have two children, Edwin Chandler and Dorothy H. His 
writings on the following subjects have been published: Right to Take Water 
from Lakes and Streams for Public Water Supply (1896), Law of Pollution of 
Waters (1903), The Three Year College Course for the A. B. Degree (1907), 
Boundary Points and Lines on Lakes and Streams (1908), Synopsis Lectures, Law 
of Waters (1910), Argument to Opposition to Recall of Judges (1911), 
Limitations of Federal Control of Water Powers (1911). Member of American 
Bar Association (executive committee 1906-1909); National Conference 
Commissioners, Uniform State Laws; MN State Bar Association (president 
1906-1907); Minnesota Harvard Club (president 1908-1910); Vermont Association 
of Minnesota (president 1905); Associated Harvard Clubs of U. S. (president 
1906-1907); and Loyal Legion. Republican. Unitarian. Member of Minnesota 
Club; Minikahda Club (Minneapolis); Harvard Club of New York City; American 
Universities Club of London (foundation member). Office at 1006 Metropolitan 
Life Building; residence at 1918 Queen Avenue, South Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly