Background
Brown, John Nicholas was born on February 21, 1900 in New York, New York, United States. Son of John Nicholas and Natalie Bayard (Dresser) Brown.
Brown, John Nicholas was born on February 21, 1900 in New York, New York, United States. Son of John Nicholas and Natalie Bayard (Dresser) Brown.
Graduated from Saint George’s School, Newport, Rhode Island, 1918. Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Harvard, 1922, Master of Arts, 1928. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Ripon College, 1947, Tufts College, Trinity College, Rhode Island State College, 1948.
President, Counting House Corporation. Trustee Providence Institution for Savings. Assistant secretary, of Navy for air, 1946-1949.
Chairman Sealol, Incorporated.
Director Gorham Manufacturing Company First chairman Rhode Island State Planning Board.
Served in the United States Navy, 1918. Trustee, Rhode Island Foundation, Butler Hospital, Byzantine Institute, American School for Classical Studies at Athens, Saint George’s School. Clubs: New York Yacht, Harvard (New York City).
Married Anne Seddon Kinsolving, October 18, 1930. Children: Nicholas, John Carter, Angela Bayard.
