Sanford Brown (politician)

Sanford A. Brown
Treasurer of Michigan
In office 1955–1965
Governor	G. Mennen Williams John Swainson George W. Romney
Preceded by	D. Hale Brake
Succeeded by	Allison Green
Personal details
Born	(1909-05-18)May 18, 1909 Bay Port, Michigan, US
Died	June 26, 1986(1986-06-26) (aged 77) Bay Port, Michigan, US
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mildred Maxine Harder
Children	2

Sanford A. Brown (May 18, 1909 – June 26, 1986) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Brown was born in Bay Port, Michigan, on May 18, 1909.^[1]

Career

Brown served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1955 to 1965. Brown was the last Michigan State Treasurer to be elected, as the position was changed to an appointed one after his term in the office. In 1956 and 1964, Brown served as an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Michigan. In 1964, Brown ran unsuccessfully as for the United States House of Representatives seat representing the Michigan's 8th congressional district. In 1968, Brown ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 57th district.^[1]

Personal life

Brown married Mildred Maxine Harder. Together they had two sons.

Death

Brown died on June 26, 1986, in Bay City. Brown was interred at New Bay Port Cemetery in Fairhaven Township, Michigan.^[1]

References

1. "Brown, S to T". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 4, 2020.

Party political offices
Preceded by William L. Johnson	Democratic nominee for Michigan State Treasurer 1954, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1962	Succeeded by None
Political offices
Preceded by D. Hale Brake	Treasurer of Michigan 1955–1965	Succeeded by Allison Green