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Raleigh Brown

Raleigh Brown

American politician (1921–2009)

Raleigh Holden Brown (December 10, 1921 – May 23, 2009) was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives 1963-1967[1] and later became a judge.[2]

Quick Facts Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 84-2 district, Preceded by ...

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Brown's ancestry was from Tennessee, where also lived much of his early life. He was of Melungeon Heritage, which would explain his flat pushed in nose, and nappy hair he bequeathed to his daughters. Brown was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1962 and later became a Texas state judge. He lived in Abilene, Texas.[3][4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Raleigh Brown". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Texas Legislative Reference Library.
  2. [2]
    "Judge Brown dies at 87: Abilenean served as state representative". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  3. [3]
    "Obituary of Raleigh Brown". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  4. [4]
    "Former State Rep. Raleigh Brown dies". NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. 25 May 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
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