Samuel S. Brown
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Captain Samuel Smith Brown (December 15, 1842 - December 11, 1905) was an American businessman and a prominent Thoroughbred
racehorse owner/breeder and racetrack owner.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Samuel Brown was a student at Washington & Jefferson College
when he left to serve with the Union Army
during the American Civil War
. On February 22, 1861, Brown and Rhodes Stansbury Sutton founded the Delta Tau Delta
fraternity chapter at Washington & Jefferson College
, playing an instrumental role in saving the fraternity from extinction when the first Bethany College
chapter closed on the eve of the Civil War. Brown and Sutton's famous winter ride from Jefferson College
at Canonsburg to Bethany, West Virginia
is still honored in fraternity history, and the result of their choice to join the fraternity lives on, as W&J hosts the oldest Delta Tau Delta
chapter in continuous existence. From a wealthy family, he inherited coal mining
operations founded by his father. He would grow and expand the business, operating six coal mines supported by a fleet of barges
and a controlling interest in a railroad
for shipping the coal. In addition, Brown owned several hotels in various cities around the United States.
. Named for his favorite mare
, the breeding farm's land is today occupied by the Kentucky Horse Park
. He also invested in the Kentucky Association
horse racetrack in Lexington,
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9C00E1DA163DE733A25752C3A9649D946597D6CF and the Bascombe Race Course in Mobile, Alabama
which he used as a training base for his stable of Thoroughbred runners. Samuel Brown was one of the founding executives of the Brooklyn Jockey Club which, in 1886, built the Gravesend Race Track
in New York. http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9E00EEDC1130E533A25750C2A96E9C94679FD7CF
For a number of years Brown's racehorses were trained by future Hall of Fame
inductee John Rogers with whom he also raced horses in a partnership. Peter Wimmer succeeded Rogers as Samuel Brown's trainer and at the Brighton Beach Race Course
on Coney Island
, New York
, jockey George Odom
won the 1902 Brighton Derby
with Brown's colt, Hyphen. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9907E1DF1E30E132A25750C0A96E9C946397D6CF On October 3, 1903 Peter Wimmer was succeeded by Robert Tucker who won the 1905 Kentucky and Tennessee Derbys. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/322384222.html?dids=322384222:322384222&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Oct+03%2C+1903&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=CAPT.+BROWN'S+NEW+TRAINER.&pqatl=google Other important horses owned by Samuel Brown included:
Capt. Samuel Brown died on December 11, 1905 and his son, W. Harry Brown, continued on with the horse breeding business until November 23, 1908 when he sold the bloodstock through a Fasig-Tipton
auction. Senorita Farm is the site of the present day Kentucky Horse Park
. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9C05E1DE113EE233A25757C2A9679D946997D6CF
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse owner/breeder and racetrack owner.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Samuel Brown was a student at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College, also known as W & J College or W&J, is a private liberal arts college in Washington, Pennsylvania, in the United States, which is south of Pittsburgh...
when he left to serve with the Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. On February 22, 1861, Brown and Rhodes Stansbury Sutton founded the Delta Tau Delta
Delta Tau Delta
Delta Tau Delta is a U.S.-based international secret letter college fraternity. Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 at Bethany College, Bethany, Virginia, . It currently has around 125 student chapters nationwide, as well as more than 25 regional alumni groups. Its national community service...
fraternity chapter at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College, also known as W & J College or W&J, is a private liberal arts college in Washington, Pennsylvania, in the United States, which is south of Pittsburgh...
, playing an instrumental role in saving the fraternity from extinction when the first Bethany College
Bethany College
Bethany College may refer to a number of Bible schools, Bethany is the name of a Biblical village.* Bethany Bible College, New Brunswick, Canada* Bethany College , United States* Bethany College , Canada...
chapter closed on the eve of the Civil War. Brown and Sutton's famous winter ride from Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College, also known as W & J College or W&J, is a private liberal arts college in Washington, Pennsylvania, in the United States, which is south of Pittsburgh...
at Canonsburg to Bethany, West Virginia
Bethany, West Virginia
Bethany is a town in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 985 at the 2000 census. The Town of Bethany is home to Bethany College.-History:...
is still honored in fraternity history, and the result of their choice to join the fraternity lives on, as W&J hosts the oldest Delta Tau Delta
Delta Tau Delta
Delta Tau Delta is a U.S.-based international secret letter college fraternity. Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 at Bethany College, Bethany, Virginia, . It currently has around 125 student chapters nationwide, as well as more than 25 regional alumni groups. Its national community service...
chapter in continuous existence. From a wealthy family, he inherited coal mining
Coal mining
The goal of coal mining is to obtain coal from the ground. Coal is valued for its energy content, and since the 1880s has been widely used to generate electricity. Steel and cement industries use coal as a fuel for extraction of iron from iron ore and for cement production. In the United States,...
operations founded by his father. He would grow and expand the business, operating six coal mines supported by a fleet of barges
Barge
A barge is a flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods. Some barges are not self-propelled and need to be towed by tugboats or pushed by towboats...
and a controlling interest in a railroad
Rail transport
Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks. In contrast to road transport, where vehicles merely run on a prepared surface, rail vehicles are also directionally guided by the tracks they run on...
for shipping the coal. In addition, Brown owned several hotels in various cities around the United States.
Thoroughbred racing
Samuel Brown owned Senorita Stock Farm near Lexington, KentuckyLexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
. Named for his favorite mare
Mare
Female horses are called mares.Mare is the Latin word for "sea".The word may also refer to:-People:* Ahmed Marzooq, also known as Mare, a footballer and Secretary General of Maldives Olympic Committee* Mare Winningham, American actress and singer...
, the breeding farm's land is today occupied by the Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm and an educational theme park opened in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky. It is located off Kentucky State Highway 1973 and Interstate 75 in northern Fayette County in the United States...
. He also invested in the Kentucky Association
Kentucky Association
The Kentucky Association was formed on July 23, 1826 to promote the breeding and racing of Thoroughbred horses in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. It was founded by a group of prominent locals which included Henry Clay, Jesse Bledsoe, Dr. Elisha Warfield, and Thomas F. Marshall...
horse racetrack in Lexington,
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9C00E1DA163DE733A25752C3A9649D946597D6CF and the Bascombe Race Course in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
which he used as a training base for his stable of Thoroughbred runners. Samuel Brown was one of the founding executives of the Brooklyn Jockey Club which, in 1886, built the Gravesend Race Track
Gravesend Race Track
Gravesend Race Track at Gravesend on Coney Island, New York was a Thoroughbred horse racing facility built by the Brooklyn Jockey Club as a result of the backing of the wealthy racing stable owners, the Dwyer Brothers. Philip J...
in New York. http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9E00EEDC1130E533A25750C2A96E9C94679FD7CF
For a number of years Brown's racehorses were trained by future Hall of Fame
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers...
inductee John Rogers with whom he also raced horses in a partnership. Peter Wimmer succeeded Rogers as Samuel Brown's trainer and at the Brighton Beach Race Course
Brighton Beach Race Course
The Brighton Beach Race Course was an American Thoroughbred horse racing facility opened at Brighton Beach, Coney Island, New York on June 28, 1879 by the Brighton Beach Racing Association. Headed by real estate developer William A. Engeman, who owned the Brighton Beach Hotel, the one-mile race...
on Coney Island
Coney Island
Coney Island is a peninsula and beach on the Atlantic Ocean in southern Brooklyn, New York, United States. The site was formerly an outer barrier island, but became partially connected to the mainland by landfill....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, jockey George Odom
George M. Odom
George Martin Odom was an American National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame jockey and trainer in Thoroughbred horse racing. He is only one of two people to ever have won the Belmont Stakes as both a jockey and a trainer....
won the 1902 Brighton Derby
Brighton Derby
The Brighton Derby was an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually by the Brighton Beach Racing Association at its Brighton Beach Race Course at Brighton Beach on Coney Island, New York. Open to three-year-olds, it was contested at a distance of one and one half miles on dirt...
with Brown's colt, Hyphen. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9907E1DF1E30E132A25750C0A96E9C946397D6CF On October 3, 1903 Peter Wimmer was succeeded by Robert Tucker who won the 1905 Kentucky and Tennessee Derbys. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/322384222.html?dids=322384222:322384222&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Oct+03%2C+1903&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=CAPT.+BROWN'S+NEW+TRAINER.&pqatl=google Other important horses owned by Samuel Brown included:
- BuchananBuchanan (horse)Buchanan was an American thoroughbred racehorse and was the winner of the 1884 Kentucky Derby, Ripple Stakes and Clark Stakes. Buchanan had not achieved a race win before competing in the Kentucky Derby and by contemporary accounts was a difficult and unruly mount...
(b. 1881) - won the 1884 Kentucky DerbyKentucky DerbyThe Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry... - Lamplighter (b. 1889) - raced at age two then sold for $30,000 to Pierre Lorillard IVPierre Lorillard IVPierre Lorillard IV was an American tobacco manufacturer and thoroughbred race horse owner.-Biography:...
- TroubadourTroubadour (horse)Troubadour was an American Thoroughbred Champion racehorse. Bred in Kentucky by A. J. Alexander's Woodburn Stud, he was sired by Lisbon, a son of the imported British stallion Phaeton who in turn was a son of two-time Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland, King Tom. His dam was Glenluine, a...
(b. 1882) - 1886 and 1887 retrospective American Champion Older Male Horse - BroomstickBroomstick (horse)Broomstick was a Thoroughbred race horse born and bred at the famous McGrathiana Stud in Kentucky, but more importantly, he was one of the great sires of American racing. Out of another great sire, the Hall of Famer Ben Brush, Broomstick went on after his racing career to produce champion after...
(b. 1901) - Hall of Fame inductee, winner of the Travers StakesTravers StakesThe Travers Stakes is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York.First held in 1864, it was named for William R. Travers, the president of the old Saratoga Racing Association. His horse, Kentucky, won the first running of the Travers...
who was the Leading sire in North AmericaLeading sire in North AmericaThe list below shows the leading sire of Thoroughbred racehorses in North America for each year since 1830. This is determined by the amount of prizemoney won by the sire's progeny during the year...
three times and twice the Leading broodmare sire in North AmericaLeading broodmare sire in North AmericaThe list below shows the leading Thoroughbred sire of broodmares in North America for each year since 1924. This is determined by the amount of prizemoney won during the year by racehorses which were foaled by a daughter of the sire.-----References:* *...
. - AgileAgile (horse)Agile was an American Thoroughbred racehorse that was the winner of the 1905 Kentucky Derby. Agile won the Sapphire Stakes as a two year old and the Phoenix Stakes as a three year old....
(b. 1902) - wins include the 1905 Kentucky Derby and Tennessee DerbyTennessee DerbyThe Tennessee Derby was an American Thoroughbred horse race that was run annually from 1884 to 1886 and then 1890–1906 at the Montgomery Park racetrack located on the Memphis Fairgrounds in Tennessee. The Tennessee Derby rivaled the Kentucky Derby at the time for prestige and purse money, but was...
Capt. Samuel Brown died on December 11, 1905 and his son, W. Harry Brown, continued on with the horse breeding business until November 23, 1908 when he sold the bloodstock through a Fasig-Tipton
Fasig-Tipton
The Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc. is an auction house for Thoroughbred horses founded in 1898 by William B. Fasig and Edward A. Tipton. It is the oldest auction company of its kind in North America....
auction. Senorita Farm is the site of the present day Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm and an educational theme park opened in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky. It is located off Kentucky State Highway 1973 and Interstate 75 in northern Fayette County in the United States...
. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9C05E1DE113EE233A25757C2A9679D946997D6CF