Rutland

BROWNE, Thomas H.

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 131

Thomas H. BROWNE, Rutland, was born 26 May 1859 in Rutland [Rutland County, 
Vermont], son of Henry and Hannah (McCARTHY) BROWNE. Educated in the public 
schools of Rutland; studied law with Hon. B. B. SMALLEY, Burlington 
[Chittenden County, Vermont], and Hon. P. M. MELDON, Rutland. Admitted to 
Vermont Bar 1899; has since practiced law in Rutland. Democrat. Alderman 
1893-1896; mayor 1896-1897; alderman 1897-1898; Chinese inspector, Treasury 
Department, under Presidents Cleveland and McKinley; member Democratic state 
committee four years; member Democratic national committee since 1908; was 
member of executive committee in charge of the national campaign 1908, and 
chairman of speakers' bureau; New England member of sub-committee of 
arrangements for national convention held at Baltimore, Maryland, 1912. 
Member Roman Catholic Church, and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No 
345, of Rutland.

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