The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-07-08
POSTMASTER BROWN.


 state, is 63 years old. He was born April 1S 1888, in Orleans, Barnstable county, Mass, his parents being Rev. Thomas G. Brown, a Methodist minis ter, and Caroline Maria (Daniels) Brown. He is the eldest of family of four children, three boys and one girl, namely, Henry B., Caroline B, both formerly of Fair Haven, and E. Hummer Brown, three of whom are living, Elder Henry B. Brown of Il. Is. Brown & Co.,, manufacturers of bolt cutters and other machinery, and Mrs Caroline B. Buell.. proprietyess of the Pocotopaug House and who was for twelve years corresponding secretary or the National w. c. T. U.
 Captain Browns parents moved here when he was about 10 years old and TOT many years occupied what is known as the Brown homestead' at the south end of Miller's Hill. He received his education at the Chase Institue, Mid dletown, and at Wilbraham Academy, Wilbraham, Mass. When the CIVIL war broke out and the call came for troops, MT. Brown, together with R. C. Foote. ir.. and D. l.. Brown of Colches- ter, recruited company H ot the Twenty-third c. ", enlsting Angst D 1862. He was commissioned first lieu tenant November 24, 1862, was trans ferred to cmpany F and was pro- noted to be captain of company June 5, 1864. His promotion was due to ms gallant conduct at the battle or Drewry's Bluff, having been com mended in special orders When Gen. eral F'itzhugh Lee was captured at White House Landing, Va, Captalh Brown with his company was detailed to conduct him to Fortress Monroe ana deliver him up as a prisoner of war. october 31, 1864, he was discharged from the service having served with distinction and yalor at the principal battles in which the regiment was en- gagged. September 2, 1862, or nine days before leaving for the front, he mar ried Anna F. Veazey, daughter of War ren Veazey of this place.
 Captain Brown comes of true fighting blood His fathetr, Rev. Thomas G. Brown, enlisted in the war of 1SlG, but saw no active service. When 64 years old he was commissioned chaplain of the Twenty-flrst C. V and at the battle of Drewrys Bluff won the name of the "Fighting Chaplain" or the Hero of Drewry's Bluff" owing to his minis trations to wounded and dying soldiers on the field of battle where he himself was wounded in the arm Captain fo{ tn11 n Revolutionary war and three uncles in the war of 1872. Both of his brothers were in the navy during the civil war; F. Hummer Brown serving as paymas- ter's clerk and Henry B. Brown as as sstant paymaster. The former died here in 1868 at the age of 27. His brother-in-law, Lieutenant F, w. H.. Buell., also served in the Twenty first and died in the cause. Captain Brown served with Captain w. $. Hub bell and Captain A. M. Crane on the committee appointed to prepare for publication, The Story of the Twenty first c. w." which was brought out last fall A large share of the work fell on Captain Brown. The excellence of this history is largely due to his efforts Captain Brown Is a member of Mans field Post, No. B. G. A. R., Middle town, and of the Army and Navy club of Connecticut and has always taken an active interest in local G. A. R. af- fairs. He is a P. W. M. of Anchor lodge, No. P, A. F. and A. M, and is a member of Bellville chapter No. 46, 0. E. S, and Patriot council, No, 45 O. U. A. M. After the war he engaged for a time in the manufacture of wrought iron COW lbs in company with D. w Sexton and Warren Veazey under the firm name of Sexton, Zeazey t, Brown, and also engaged for while in Norwich in the mercantile business,
 In politics he hM been lifelong republican and swears by "The Cou- rant" as his standard bearer. He rep resented Chatham in the legislature, session of 1882 April 1. 1884, he was ap- pointed county commissioner of Mid dlesex county and served five years, For the past twelve. years he has act ed as chairman of the town committee in very capable manner. He also act ed for time as road agent and has filled minor town offices with skill and business tact. Twice he was a candi- date for senator from this district, the Twenty-frst. He is the successful can didate against three rivals for the of fee of postmaster, whose present in- cumbent, H. F. Carpenter, also a vet eran and a faithful official was ap pointed under Harrisons administra- tion He held over under Cleveland's second term and twas reappointed un- der the Mckinley administration, his term of office expiring May 28 Cap tain Brown will assume charge of the office, July 1, and will retain Miss Elm ma D. Alvord as postmlstress, who has proved herself a faithful and very ef- ficient assistant. He is an honored and respected citizen and is receiving many congratulations on his appointment.
 Sixteen years ago, or July 31, 1885, he purchased the property known as the Lake View House, situated on the west shore of Lake Pocotopaug. The build- ings and grounds were greatly i'm proved and this is now one of the most popular summer resorts in the state. Captain Brown, the proprietor, has gained a wide circle of friends and ac- quaintances through his genial ways. The hotel will be continued as hereto I, ,;, prt