Individual Details
Nicholas Brown
(4 Apr 1769 - 27 Sep 1841)
Matriculated in RI college when only 14 and graduated in 1786. When only 22 he inherited a considerable fortune by his father's death. Formed a very successful partnership with his brother-in-law Thomas P. Ives. Served in the RI legislature for 14 years. His generosity to his college induced the school to change its name in 1804 to Brown University; at the very least he gave in money and real estate $160, 000. He was a trustee from 1791, its treasurer for 29 years, from 1825 a member of its board of fellows.
Events
| Birth | 4 Apr 1769 | Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island |  | ||
| Death | 27 Sep 1841 | Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island | |
Families
| Father | Nicholas Brown (1729 - 1791) |
| Mother | Rhoda Jenckes ( - ) |
| Sibling | Hope Brown ( - ) |
Endnotes
1. Rossiter Johnson, Editor, The 20th Century Biographical Distionary of Notable Americans; 10 Vol. Part of "American Biographical Library" from Ancestry Reference Library on CDRom, 1998 Edition. (Boston: The Biographical Society, 1904), Vol. 1, p.449.
2. Rossiter Johnson, Editor, The 20th Century Biographical Distionary of Notable Americans; 10 Vol. Part of "American Biographical Library" from Ancestry Reference Library on CDRom, 1998 Edition. (Boston: The Biographical Society, 1904), Vol. 1, p.449.