Background
Brown, James Wright was born on October 20, 1873 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Francis and Janet Garner (Wright) Brown.
Brown, James Wright was born on October 20, 1873 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Francis and Janet Garner (Wright) Brown.
Student in public schools.
October 20, 1898; children—Helen Wilson, James West., Virginia, Charlotte, Robert, George U. (deceased). With Detroit News and Tribune, 1891-1895, Chicago Journal, Chicago American, Chicago Tribune. 1895-1903; business and general manager Louisville Herald, 1903-1911.
General manager The Fourth Estate, 1911.
President Editor and Publisher (established 1884. The Journalist. Newspaperdom, Fourth Estate and Advertising have been combined with same), New York City, 1912-1952.
Chairman of the Board, since 1953.
Member International Benjamin Franklin Society (president 1943-1947), Sigma Delta Chi (honorary president 1924). Member Company Newspaper Makers of London. Mason.; Clubs: Union League, Advertising (president 1929-1930) (New York City).
Married Sarah Albertina Wilson. Children: Helen Wilson, James West., Virginia, Charlotte, Robert, George U. (deceased).