BROWN, Luther 1838-1921

BROWN, LYONS, THRUSH

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Date: 6/20/2020 at 13:14:44

Mr. Speaker —Your committee appointed to prepare resolutions commemorative of the life, character and public services of the Hon. Luther Brown, beg leave to submit the following:

Hon. Luther Brown was born in Mahoning, Ohio, January 10, 1838.

In 1860 he entered Rush Medical College, and later took post-graduate work at the same institution, and a three months’ course at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London.

Dr. Brown established himself in the practice of his profession at Postville, Iowa, in 1866, where he maintained his residence until 1890, removing from there to Rockford, where he resided until his death.

He was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in the 20th Wisconsin Infantry, and was later hospital steward in the army.

Politically, he was a democrat, and served as the representative of Allamakee county in the lower House during the 16th General Assembly.

He was also a railroad surgeon, and examiner for many of the leading old-line insurance companies, with some of which he was connected for a period of forty years; and also acted as United States pension examiner for a number of years.

He was a member of the A. M. A. Medical Society of the Mississippi Valley, North Iowa Medical Society, Austin Flint Cedar Valley Medical Association, and a member of the Masonic Order and G. A. R.

Dr. Brown was married, and is survived by his wife, Ella Brown, Pensacola, Fla., and one daughter, Mrs. J. 0. Thrush of River Falls, Wis.

His death occurred at Pensacola, Fla., January 19, 1921.

Whereas, In his death the county and state have lost a worthy and honorable citizen;

Therefore, Be It Resolved, That we hereby extend to the relatives and friends our tribute of respect; and

Be It Further Resolved, That these resolutions of respect be printed in the journal of the House and the chief clerk be directed to forward an engrossed copy to the widow of the deceased.
I. E. Beeman,
J. S. Garber,
Chas. Gilmore,
J. H. McGhee,

Adopted March 23 , 1921.

~Iowa. General Assembly, 1921. Memorials, thirty-ninth General assembly, Senate and House. Tributes to the memory of departed members. [Des Moines, State of Iowa, 1921]; pages 61 & 62
https://www.loc.gov/item/21013639/

Note: Ella Brown was nee Lyons