Windsor

BROWN, Henry Thomas

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 128-129

Henry Thomas BROWN, merchant, Ludlow [Windsor County, Vermont], was born 14 
July 1868 in Plymouth [Windsor County, Vermont], son of James Smith and Polly 
Maria (TAYLOR) BROWN. Educated in the public schools, and Black River 
Academy [Ludlow]. In 1898 in company with Frank HOWARD purchased the 
hardware business of W. D. BALL at Ludlow, which they continued under the 
firm name of Howard & Brown; in 1905 purchased Mr. HOWARD's interest; has 
dealt considerably in real estate, especially pulp and timber lands. Mr. 
BROWN is a Republican; represented Ludlow in the Legislature 1908; has been 
trustee and water commissioner of village of Ludlow, and held other town and 
village offices.

In 1890 he [Henry Thomas BROWN] married [Miss?] Anna May GOULD of Ludlow 
[Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont]; they have one daughter, Rae Marguerite. 
Mr. BROWN is trustee and treasurer of the Universalist Church. Past noble 
grand of Altimont Lodge No. 30, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; member of 
S. G. Putnam Encampment No. 8, I. O .O. F.; Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 29, I. 
O. O. F.; past master of Black River Lodge No. 85, Free & Accepted Masons; at 
present king of Okemo Chapter No. 28, Royal Arch Masons; member Vermont 
Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar; the Mystic Schrine; the Literary Club; 
Board of Trade; Vermont Historical Society; and Vermont Fish and Game Club.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly