Historical Profile
Joseph Brown is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Joseph Brown
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
Joseph Brown (died 1894) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate from May 1880 to March 1891, during the 46th–51st Congresses. Brown served as a Democrat. Brown died on November 30, 1894.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Emerson Brown
- Died: November 30, 1894
- Term Started: December 7, 1885
- Term Ended: March 3, 1891
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- May 26, 1880 – Dec 7, 1885 46th–49th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Dec 7, 1885 – Mar 3, 1891 49th–51st Congresses Democrat Georgia
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Georgia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Brown's service:
- John Gordon (GA) 1880–1891
- Benjamin Hill (GA) 1880–1882
- Middleton Barrow (GA) 1882–1883
- Alfred Colquitt (GA) 1883–1891