Background
Brownell was born to Nathan C. and Elizabeth Adams Smith Brownell in Massachusetts where he was locally educated.
Brownell was born to Nathan C. and Elizabeth Adams Smith Brownell in Massachusetts where he was locally educated.
Brownell was the first mayor of Cleveland to serve two terms in office. Brownell left office and became a commission merchant until his death in 1857
Brownell was married to Eliza in the early 1830s. They had four children: Charles H., Cornelia G., John, and Wilford South.