Portrait of William M. Brown
Title
Portrait of William M. Brown
Description
Portrait of William M. Brown, an early Washington County pioneer who settled in the area in 1852. Before moving to Oregon, he served the United States during the Mexican War. He held a variety of positions in Washington County, including School Clerk, Road Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace. He died in Washington County in 1872.
[Back] Wm M. Brown. Pioneer, 1852. Built [sic] first co jail in Wa county. Also first gallows and coffin for murderer in 1858. Was School Clerk, Road Supervisor, Justice of Pease [sic], Depy Sheriff 1866.70. Died Aug. 17, 1872. 20 years in Oregon. Mexican War Veteran.
Date Created
circa 1860s
Subject
Sheriffs
Jails--Oregon
Gallows
County officials and employees
Justices of the Peace
Roads
Education
Carpentry
Mexican War, 1846-1848--Regimental histories--United States
Brown, William B.
Genealogy & Family History
Law Enforcement & Intelligence
Mexican History
Military History & Science
Social History
Local & State History
Place
Washington County, Oregon
Medium
photographic prints
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_000227
Rights
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image