Background
Brown, Charles Ira was born on December 11, 1861 in Woodbury, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Abram S. and Mary (Keifer) Brown.
Brown, Charles Ira was born on December 11, 1861 in Woodbury, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Abram S. and Mary (Keifer) Brown.
Graduate Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Post-graduate work, Findlay (O.) College, Master of Arts Doctor of Divinity, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania.
Early life spent on farm. Entered ministry (Church of God) in Pennsylvania, 1888. Served as member of important boards and committees of church.
Assistant editor Church Advocate, 1900-1904.
Filled several pastorates, Pennsylvania, 16 years. Delegate to General Eldership Church of God, 1893, 96, 99, 1902, 09.
Trustee, 1896-1904, president of the board of trustees, 1904-1913. President Findlay College, 1913-1915.
Became member State Civil Service Commission, Ohio, November 1, 1915.
Editor of Defiance Crescent-News.
Member of important boards Member State Civil Service Commission
Married Susie Hoffman, October 17, 1888.