Raleigh Brown
Raleigh Holden Brown (December 10, 1921-May 23, 2009) was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives 1963-1967[1] and later became a judge.[2]
Raleigh Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 84-2 district | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Truett Latimer |
| Succeeded by | Frank Calhoun |
| Texas State Judge of 42nd District | |
| In office 1967–1972 | |
| Justice of Texas 11th Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1972–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1921 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 2009 (aged 87) Abilene, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Margaret Sears
(m. 1948; died 2007) |
| Children | Nancy Jennings Betsy Skorburg Julie Denny |
| Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University Southern Methodist University Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney; Judge |
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Brown was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1962 and later became a Texas state judge. He lived in Abilene, Texas.[3][4]
References
- "Raleigh Brown". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Texas Legislative Reference Library.
- "Judge Brown dies at 87: Abilenean served as state representative". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
- "Obituary of Raleigh Brown". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
- "Former State Rep. Raleigh Brown dies". NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. 25 May 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
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