Background
Brown, James F. was born on March 7, 1852 in Kanawha County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Son of Judge James H. and Louisa M. (Beuhring) Brown.
Brown, James F. was born on March 7, 1852 in Kanawha County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Son of Judge James H. and Louisa M. (Beuhring) Brown.
Bachelor of Arts, West Virginia University, 1873, A.M., 1875, Doctor of Laws, 1917. Studied law under his father.
Admitted to bar, 1875. Senior member Brown, Jackson & Knight.
Member legislature, 1883-1884. Member board regents State University, 1890-1901.
Married Jennie M. Woodbridge, September 13, 1877.