Sanford Brown (politician)

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Sanford A. Brown
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Treasurer of Michigan
In office
1955–1965
GovernorG. Mennen Williams
John Swainson
George W. Romney
Preceded by
Succeeded byAllison Green
Personal details
Born(1909-05-18)May 18, 1909
Bay Port, Michigan
DiedJune 26, 1986(1986-06-26) (aged 77)
Bay Port, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mildred Maxine Harder
Children2

Sanford A. Brown (May 18, 1909 – June 26, 1986) was a Michigan politician.

Early life[]

Brown was born in Bay Port, Michigan on May 18, 1909.[1][2]

Career[]

Brown served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1955 to 1965. Brown was the last Michigan State Treasurer to be elected, as the position was changed to an appointed one after his term in the office.[2] In 1956 and 1964, brown served as an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Michigan. In 1964, Brown ran unsuccessfully as for the United States House of Representatives seat representing the Michigan's 8th congressional district. In 1968, Brown ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 57th district.[1]

Personal life[]

Brown married Mildred Maxine Harder. Together they had two sons.[2]

Death[]

Brown died on June 26, 1986 in Bay City. Brown was interred at New Bay Port Cemetery in Fairhaven Township, Michigan.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Brown, S to T". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Sanford A Brown Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Treasurer of Michigan
1955–1965
Succeeded by
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