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Author: Andrew Morton Brown

Author: Andrew Morton Brown (1812–1879)

Biography: Andrew Morton Brown was born on 12 March 1812 near Loudown, Ayrshire. He studied for the ministry at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, earning a LL.D. at the latter. He went on to serve as a Congregational minister at Poole (1837–1843) and Cheltenham (1843 to his death). Brown married Susan Davie and the couple had three children. In addition to historical and religious works, Brown wrote a single historical novel. He died on 17 July 1879 while visiting Bridport.

Author Tags:

• Edinburgh University
• Ministers
• Scottish Authors

References: Boase; British Census (1861, 1871); Probate

Fiction Titles:

1. Peden the Prophet: A Tale of the Covenanters. Founded on Fact.  1 vol.  London: John Snow, 1859.