Paul Brown (Georgia politician)
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Paul Brown was an American
politician
and lawyer
.
Brown was born in Hartwell
, Georgia
, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law
in Athens
with a Bachelor of Laws
(LL.B.) degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia
. He farmed and also served as the Mayor
of Lexington from 1908 to 1914. Brown served in the Georgia House of Representatives
in 1907 and 1908.
In 1920, Brown moved to Elberton, Georgia
in Elbert County
and served as that county's attorney from 1928 to 1933. In 1932, he was a delegate to the 1932
Democratic National Convention
. The next year Brown successfully ran in a special election to fill the vacant seat in Georgia's 10th congressional district
in the United States House of Representatives
caused by the death of incumbent Charles Hillyer Brand
. Brown finished the rest of that term in the 73rd United States Congress
and was reelected to 13 additional terms in that position.
A staunch segregationist, in 1956, Brown signed "The Southern Manifesto."
In 1960, he did not seek reelection. Brown died the next year on September 24, 1961, in Elberton and was buried in that city's Elmhurst Cemetery.
United States
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politician
Politician
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and lawyer
Lawyer
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.
Brown was born in Hartwell
Hartwell, Georgia
Hartwell is a city in Hart County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,188 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Hart County.-Geography:Hartwell is located at . It sits upon the southern border of Lake Hartwell...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law
University of Georgia School of Law
The University of Georgia School of Law is a graduate school of the University of Georgia. Founded in 1859 and located in Athens, Georgia, USA, Georgia Law was formerly known as the Lumpkin School of Law. The Law School is the second oldest of the University's schools and colleges. The University...
in Athens
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
with a Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
(LL.B.) degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia
Lexington, Georgia
Lexington is a city in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States. The population was 239 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Oglethorpe County...
. He farmed and also served as the Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Lexington from 1908 to 1914. Brown served in the Georgia House of Representatives
Georgia House of Representatives
The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower house of the Georgia General Assembly of the U.S. state of Georgia.-Composition:...
in 1907 and 1908.
In 1920, Brown moved to Elberton, Georgia
Elberton, Georgia
Elberton is the largest city in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,743 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Elbert County and serves as a hub for industry and small business in Northeast Georgia...
in Elbert County
Elbert County, Georgia
Elbert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was established on December 10, 1790 and was named for Samuel Elbert. As of 2000, the population was 20,511. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,525...
and served as that county's attorney from 1928 to 1933. In 1932, he was a delegate to the 1932
1932 Democratic National Convention
The 1932 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois from June 27 - July 2, 1932. The convention resulted in the nomination of Governor Franklin Roosevelt of New York for President and Speaker of the House John Nance Garner of Texas for Vice-President...
Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Convention
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. The next year Brown successfully ran in a special election to fill the vacant seat in Georgia's 10th congressional district
Georgia's 10th congressional district
Georgia's 10th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located in the northeastern part of the state, the district includes the cities of Athens, Evans, Augusta, Watkinsville, and Toccoa...
in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
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caused by the death of incumbent Charles Hillyer Brand
Charles Hillyer Brand
Charles Hillyer Brand was an American politician, businessman, jurist and lawyer.Brand was born in Loganville, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens in 1881. He was admitted to the state bar in 1882....
. Brown finished the rest of that term in the 73rd United States Congress
73rd United States Congress
The Seventy-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935, during the first two years...
and was reelected to 13 additional terms in that position.
A staunch segregationist, in 1956, Brown signed "The Southern Manifesto."
Southern Manifesto
The Southern Manifesto was a document written February–March 1956 by Adisen and Charles in the United States Congress opposed to racial integration in public places. The manifesto was signed by 101 politicians from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South...
In 1960, he did not seek reelection. Brown died the next year on September 24, 1961, in Elberton and was buried in that city's Elmhurst Cemetery.