Background
Brown, James was born on May 19, 1800 in Acton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Captain Joseph and Abigail (Putnam) Brown.
Brown, James was born on May 19, 1800 in Acton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Captain Joseph and Abigail (Putnam) Brown.
Worked for publisher-bookseller William Hilliard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1818-1837. Partner (with Charles Little) in publishing firm (became Little, Brown & Company), Boston, 1837-1855. Made 5 trips to Europe to select titles, 1842-1853.
Member Agriculture Society.
Married Mary Anne Perry, May 1825. Married second, Mary Derby Hobbs, April.