James L. Brown (died 1876)

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Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 11/18/2008 at 16:18:24

Sabula Gazette, December 9, 1876.

JAMES L. BROWN-

James L. Brown died at Anamosa on the 28th ult., in his 78th year. A correspondent of the Dubuque Herald says deceased was born in Westchester county, N. Y. In 1852 he came west, first stopping at Maquoketa, where he engaged for a short time in keeping a public house. While here he put in operation the first line of stages run from Sabula to Anamosa via Maquoketa. Subsequently he removed to Anamosa, where he resided until his death.

He was a man of strict integrity, active, cheerful, religious, affable, and was universally respected and esteemed.