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Charles Elwood Brown
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1889 |
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| Preceded by | Isaac M. Jordan |
| Succeeded by | John A. Caldwell |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the first district |
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| In office January 1, 1900 – January 5, 1902 Serving with Alfred M. Cohen
Carl L. Nippert |
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| Preceded by | Alfred M. Cohen J. W. Harper C. D. Robertson Lewis Voight |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Longworth Peter Echert Lewis M. Hosea |
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| Born | July 4, 1834 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | May 22, 1904 (aged 69) College Hill, Ohio |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Miami University |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 63rd Ohio Infantry |
Charles Elwood Brown (born July 4, 1834 – died May 22, 1904) was an important person from Ohio. He was a lawyer, a brave soldier in the American Civil War, and later served as a U.S. Representative in Congress. He helped make laws for the country.
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Charles Elwood Brown: A Life of Service
Early Life and Education
Charles Elwood Brown was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 4, 1834. He went to local schools and then to Greenfield Academy. In 1854, he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
After college, he traveled south. While working as a tutor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he studied law. He became a lawyer in 1859. He started his law practice in Chillicothe, Ohio. From 1859 to 1860, he worked as the prosecuting attorney for Ross County. This job meant he represented the government in legal cases.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Charles Brown joined the army. On September 2, 1861, he became a private in the Sixty-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteers. He quickly showed his leadership skills and was made a captain on October 23, 1861.
Brown fought bravely for the Union Army. During the Atlanta Campaign on July 22, 1864, he was injured and lost his left leg. Despite his injury, he continued to serve. He was promoted to colonel on June 6, 1865. He left the army on July 8, 1865.
Because of his courage and service, President Andrew Johnson honored him. In 1866, Brown was given the special title of brevet brigadier general. This was a recognition of his important service during the war.
Life After the War
After the Civil War, Charles Brown went back to practicing law in Chillicothe, Ohio. He also took on other important roles. From 1866 to 1872, he was the postmaster of Chillicothe. This meant he was in charge of the local post office.
In 1872, he became a pension agent in Cincinnati. A pension agent helped former soldiers and their families get their military pensions (payments). He held this job until 1877, when President Rutherford B. Hayes began his term.
Becoming a Politician
Charles Brown decided to enter politics. He was a member of the Republican Party. In 1885, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served two terms, from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1889. As a U.S. Representative, he helped make laws for the entire country.
He chose not to run for re-election in 1888 and went back to his law practice. However, he continued to serve the public. In 1900 and 1901, he was a member of the State Senate in Ohio. This meant he helped make laws for his home state.
Later Years
Charles Elwood Brown passed away on May 22, 1904, in College Hill, Ohio. He was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
