William Gay Brown

Democrat Representative of West Virginia's 2nd district

  • Representative

    West Virginia, district 2

    December 6, 1915 - March 3, 1917

3

Congresses Served

3

House Terms

April 7, 1856 (59 years old)

Birthday

March 9, 1916

Death

  • Served as a United States Representative from West Virginia.
  • Member of the 62nd, 63rd, and 64th United States Congresses.
  • Born to a prominent lawyer and former Congressman, who was a key figure during the American Civil War.
  • Graduated from West Virginia University in 1877 and became a lawyer.
  • Initially lost a congressional bid in 1896 before being elected in 1910.
  • Died in office on March 9, 1916, and was buried in Kingwood Cemetery.
  • Married three times, with his last wife being an actress and women’s rights activist.
  • Had one daughter from his final marriage, born shortly before his death.