Hiram Brown
| Hon. Hiram Brown |
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| 1st Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire | |
| In office September 8, 1846 – May 25, 1847 |
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| Preceded by | Board of Selectmen |
| Succeeded by | Jacob F. James |
| Majority | 255 |
| Member of the Manchester, New Hampshire Board of Selectmen |
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| In office 1840–1840 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1801 |
| Died | September 7, 1890 |
| Political party | Whig |
| Children | Mary Brown |
Hiram Brown (January 23, 1801 – September 7, 1890) was an American politician who served as the first Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire.[1]
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Background
Before he was mayor, Brown worked for the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company supervising the stonework used in the construction of the company's facilities.[2]
Brown was elected in 1840 to the Manchester, New Hampshire Board of Selectmen.[3]
First election
In the first city election of Manchester, New Hampshire Brown was the Whig party candidate for mayor.[1] In the election held on August 19, 1846, no candidate received a majority of the votes. Brown was elected mayor in the second round of the election held on September 1, 1846, Brown was sworn in as mayor at 10 A.M. on September 8, 1846[1] he served as mayor until his successor was sworn in on May 25, 1847.[4]
Brown died on September 7, 1890[5]
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Notes
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| Preceded by
Board of Selectmen
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Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire September 8, 1846 – May 25, 1847 |
Succeeded by Jacob F. James |
