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Brown, Neill Smith

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  • Record No:1.858
  • Subject/Title:Brown, Neill Smith
  • Artist:Cooper, Washington B.
  • Date Created:1849
  • Owner/Location: TN State Museum 505 Deadrick Street. Nashville, TN 37243 Web Contact: TN State Museum
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  • Materials/Media:Oil on canvas.
  • History:Painting is in poor condition.
  • Notes:Neill Smith Brown (1810-1886) was born in Giles County, TN and was a veteran of the Seminole Wars. In 1837, he was elected as a member of the State Legislature. He served as Governor 1847-1849 and was chosen as the U.S. Minister of Russia in 1850. In 1870, he was a member of the State Constitutional Convention.
  • Categories:Portrait paintings; Politicians; Governors; Men.