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John Brown, Sr.

First Name: 
John
Middle Name: 
Edward
Last Name: 
Brown, Sr.
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Personal Details

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Occupation: Employer: Parks-Gardner Company beginning in 1904 for 42 years Location:
Biographical Notes: 
He came to Charlotte from Fairfield, SC, where he spent his childhood. He delivered furniture and musical instruments for his company. Five of his sons were in WW II, most participating in major battles. At the time of this writing, he lived at 424 E. Liberty Street.
Family Details: 

Spouse: Annie E. Davidson

Children: Andrew T. Brown New York City NY Bernard L. Brown living with father while student at Johnson C. Smith U. Charlotte NC Carrie B. Nolan Washington DC Clyde H. Brown living with father; student at A. & T. College Charlotte NC James R. Brown New York City NY John E. Brown, Jr. New York City NY Leonard A. Brown New York City NY Richard M. Brown New York City NY William L. Brown Newark NJ

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Extended Family: 5 grandchildren - Carrie E. Champion of Charlotte, NC - sister

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In Appreciation of 21 Men Who Have Rendered Long & Faithful Service In One Job, The Phalanx Club, YMCA, Charlotte, NC, 1946, biography written by Mack Camine Alexander and includes a photograph

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