Brown, Elijah A., Sr., (1857-1926)

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Elijah A. Brown, Sr. (1857-1926) was born in Canton, Ga. His father was Governor Joseph E. Brown.

Elijah Brown attended Boy's High School, Oglethorpe University and the University of Georgia. He married Henrietta Law McBride in 1894. They had one son, Elijah A., Jr.. Later Elijah Brown married Harriet Elizabeth Johnson. They had three children: Penelope, Marcus and Joseph E.. Elijah Brown was a director of Dade Coal Co., and Georgia Savings Bank and Trust Co. and treasurer of Joseph E. Brown Co. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery.

From the description of Papers, 1832-1947. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 26167773

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Cherokee County (Ga.)
Bartow County (Ga.)
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Atlanta (Ga.)
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Birth 1857

Death 1926

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