William Ellis Brown Jr. (May 1, 1896  December 8, 1970) was a Michigan politician.

Quick Facts Mayor of Ann Arbor, Preceded by ...
William E. Brown Jr.
Mayor of Ann Arbor
In office
1945–1957
Preceded byLeigh J. Young
Succeeded bySamuel J. Eldersveld
Personal details
Born(1896-05-01)May 1, 1896
Lapeer, Michigan, US
DiedDecember 8, 1970(1970-12-08) (aged 74)
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I
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Brown was born on May 1, 1896, in Lapeer, Michigan, to parents William E. Brown Sr. and Grace Brown.[1] Brown served in the United States Army during World War I.[1]

Brown was an automobile dealer and worked in the insurance business. Brown served as the mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1945 until 1957, when he was not re-elected. Brown was a Republican.[1]

Brown married Eleanor Shartel on October 12, 1920. Brown was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and was Presbyterian.[1]

Brown died on December 8, 1970. He was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[1]

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