William E. Brown Jr.
William Ellis Brown Jr. (May 1, 1896 – December 8, 1970) was a Michigan politician. Brown was born on May 1, 1896, in Lapeer, Michigan, to parents William E. Brown Sr. and Grace Brown.[1] Brown served in the United States Army during World War I.[1] Brown was an automobile dealer and worked in the insurance business. Brown served as the mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1945 until 1957, when he was not re-elected. Brown was a Republican.[1] Brown married Eleanor Shartel on October 12, 1920. Brown was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and was Presbyterian.[1] Brown died on December 8, 1970. He was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[1] References
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