It would be hard to find a more capable and popular young business man to handle the Cadillac motor cars than Harry H. Brown, whose business and social relations are bringing him a constantly broadening acquaintance, while his sterling characteristics are strengthening his friendships. He comes from old Connecticut families, his ancestors in both the paternal and maternal lines having reached this state during the colonial epoch in its history. Members of both families participated actively in the Revolutionary war and aided in winning independence for the nation. Harry H. Brown was born at Southbury, Connecticut, August 13, 1874, and is a son of Charles and Julia (Pulford) Brown. The father was a well known farmer of Connecticut and passed away December 2, 1916, at the age of seventy-six years, while his wife survives at the age of seventy-seven.
     Harry H. Brown is their only child. In his youthful days he attended the schools of Southbury, Connecticut, and afterward became a student of Parker Academy at Woodbury, Connecticut. He then entered the mercantile field at Southbury and while engaged in busi-ness there also served as postmaster of the town for twelve years. Still higher political honors awaited him, however, for in 1905 he was chosen to represent his district in the state legislature and aided in framing the laws covering the commonwealth. In 1907 he removed from Southbury to New Haven, where he turned his attention to the metal manufacturing business, continuing in that line for a year. In 1908 he joined E. B. Underwood in the conduct of an automobile business at No. 7 Dixwell avenue. Their start in business was humble but their trade interests gradually developed and in 1910 The Brown & Underwood Auto Company was incorporated with a capital stock of twelve thousand dollars. In 1911 Mr. Thomas bought into the company and became actively interested in the management. In March, 1916, Mr. Underwood sold his entire interest in the business and Mr. Brown was then chosen president with Mr. Thomas as secretary and treasurer, and the name was changed to The Brown & Thomas Auto Company. This company sells the Cadillac motor cars exclusively and has established a business of very extensive proportions, annually disposing of many cars of that make. They own their building, which has been remodeled and improved from time to time until they now have a thoroughly attractive showroom, and they carry a full line of accessories for the Cadillac cars.    Their enterprise is resulting in gratifying financial returns.
     On the 1st of August, 1910, Mr. Brown was married to Miss Nellie I. Wilson, who was born in Rockyhill, Connecticut. Her father is deceased but the mother resides at Southbury, Connecticut. Mr. Brown is a life member of the Sons of the American Revolution and he belongs to King Solomon Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Woodbury, Connecticut. In politics he is a republican and his military experience covers service with the Governor's Foot Guard. He belongs to the Automobile Club, to the Union League Club and to the Chamber of Commerce and is in hearty sympathy with the interests and purposes of the last named organization, which is seeking to upbuild the city, to promote its trade relations and to advance its civic standards in every particular. He is alert to every changing condition and he has that resourcefulness which enables him to readily meet any emergency that may arise. In his business and private relations he has always expressed habitual regard for the rights of others and the exercise of what is best in human activities.