City: Celina
BROWN, William LaFayette, merchant; Irish descent; son of John J. and Elizabeth (Burrus) BROWN; paternal grandparents Robert P. and Sallie (Huddleston) BROWN, maternal grandparents Jackson and — (Winningham) BURRUSS; educated in local schools; teacher in public schools three years; mercantile business 1881 to 1910; married Lillie MAXEY June 2, 1878; Democrat; elected Superintendent of Public schools of Clay Co., Tenn., two terms, 1882-1886; member of Church of Christ.