Charles Brown (mayor)

Charles Brown was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1906 to 1909.[1] He was the first mayor of Murray to serve two terms. From 1898 to 1933 he engaged in the grocery business in Murray. He was active in the LDS Church serving a church mission to California from 1896 to 1898.[2] He was a graduate of Murray city public schools and Brigham Young University. During his tenure in office Murray started construction on sidewalks, street lighting, roads, and a city hall.[3]

Charles Brown
3rd Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
01 January 1906  01 January 1909
Preceded byJoseph Stratton
Succeeded byPhillip Bentz
Personal details
BornSeptember 28, 1873
Murray, Utah
DiedFebruary 8, 1943(1943-02-08) (aged 69)
Murray, Utah
Political partynon-affiliated
Spouse(s)Hilma W. Johnson
Children8
ResidenceMurray, Utah
Alma materBrigham Young University

References

  1. "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
  2. Charles Brown Called by Death. Murray Eagle February 11, 1943
  3. History of Murray. Murray Eagle October 22, 1936


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