John T. Browne
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John Thomas Browne (March 23, 1845 – August 19, 1941) was an American merchant and politician. He served on the Houston City Council, two terms as Mayor of Houston, and three terms in the Texas House of Representatives.
Quick Facts 32nd Mayor of Houston, Preceded by ...
John Thomas Browne | |
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32nd Mayor of Houston | |
In office 1892–1896 | |
Preceded by | Henry Scherffius |
Succeeded by | Horace Baldwin Rice |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 12, 1897 – January 8, 1901 | |
In office January 8, 1907 – January 12, 1909 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1845-03-23)March 23, 1845 Ballylanders, County Limerick, Ireland |
Died | August 19, 1941(1941-08-19) (aged 96) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Spouse |
Mary Jane "Mollie" Bergin
(m. 1871) |
Profession | Businessman |
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