Nicholas Brown III
| Nicholas Brown III | |
|---|---|
 Nicholas Brown, painted by Charles Cromwell Ingham | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
|
In office 1856–1857 | |
| Governor | William W. Hoppin |
| Preceded by | Anderson C. Rose |
| Succeeded by | Thomas G. Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Nicholas Carter Brown III October 2, 1792 Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Died |
March 2, 1859 (aged 66) Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) |
Abby Mason Caroline Matilda Cements |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents |
Nicholas Brown, Jr. Ann Carter |
| Relatives |
John Carter Brown II (brother) Nicholas Brown, Sr. (grandfather) |
| Alma mater |
Brown University (1811) Litchfield Law School |
Nicholas Carter Brown III (October 2, 1792 – March 2, 1859) was the United States Consul to the Papal court from 1845 to 1853 and later was Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island from 1856 to 1857, serving under Governor W. W. Hoppin.[1]
Early life
Nicholas Carter Brown III was born on October 2, 1792, in Providence, Rhode Island, the eldest of three surviving children born to Nicholas Brown, Jr. (1769–1841), the namesake patron of Brown University, and Ann Carter, daughter of John Carter, a prominent printer in Providence.[2] His younger brother was John Carter Brown II (1797–1874). His grandfather was Nicholas Brown, Sr. (1729–1791), brother of John Brown, Moses Brown, and Joseph Brown, who was a merchant and slavetrader who co-founded the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations which is today known as Brown University.[3]
He graduated from Brown University, which was founded by his family, in 1811 and attended the Litchfield Law School.[4]
Nicholas Brown III died on March 2, 1859.
Career
From 1845 to 1853, he was the United States Consul to the Papal court.[1] From 1856 to 1857, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, serving under Governor W. W. Hoppin.[5]
Personal life
In 1820, Nicholas married his cousin, Abby Mason (1800–1822), daughter of James Brown Mason. After her death, he married Caroline Matilda Cements (1809–1879) in 1831. They had five children, including:
- Alfred Nicholas Brown (1832–1864), who married Anne Mauran in 1857. Of their three children, only Nicholas Brown (1862–1891) lived to adulthood.[6]
- Carrie Brown Bajnotti, who had the Bajnotti Fountain in Burnside Park, a memorial, erected in her honor, as is a clock tower (Carrie Tower) at Brown University.[7]
References
- 1 2 The classical spirit in American portraiture.
Nicholas Brown III (1792-1859) spent the years 1845-1853 as the United States Consul in Rome. ...
- ↑ "John Carter Brown, Inducted 2012". www.riheritagehalloffame.org. Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ↑ Miyoshi, Masao (January 1, 2009). Trespasses: Selected Writings. Duke University Press. ISBN 0822392488. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ↑ "Litchfield Ledger - Student". www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ William H. Jordy and Christopher P. Monkhouse (1982). Buildings on paper.
Nicholas Brown III, formerly American consul in Rome under Polk and later Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island. ...
- ↑ "Alva Woods papers". Rhode Island Archival and Manuscripts Papers Online. RIAMCO. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ↑ Harrington, Daniel F. (6 September 2016). "Daniel F. Harrington: A romantic tribute by a famous widower". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Anderson C. Rose |
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island 1856–1857 |
Succeeded by Thomas G. Turner |