Taylor Groves Brown (February 28, 1890 – July 18, 1957) was an American farmer, educator, and Republican politician from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was the 41st mayor of Oshkosh and served three terms in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 19th Senate district from 1939 to 1951.
Taylor G. Brown | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 2, 1939 – January 1, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Pierce A. Morrissey |
| Succeeded by | William Draheim |
| 41st Mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1930 – April 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur C. McHenry |
| Succeeded by | George F. Oaks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1890 Richland County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 1957 (aged 67) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bergina Hauge (m. 1915–1957) |
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| Education | University of Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farmer, teacher |
Biography
Brown was born on February 28, 1890, in Richland County, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Career
Brown was a member of the Senate from the 19th district from 1939 to 1950. Previously, he was Mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from 1930 to 1933. He was a Republican.[2]
Brown died July 18, 1957, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where he is buried at the Lake View Memorial Park.