Hilton U. Brown

1859–1958 (age 99)

Biography

Hilton U. Brown was born in 1859 and lived to the remarkable age of ninety-nine, passing away in 1958. His longevity allowed him to witness nearly a century of American life, from the post-Civil War era through the modern age. He was interred at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Brown's nearly century-long life was a testament to his resilience and vitality. He saw the nation transform through industrialization, two world wars, and the dawn of the atomic age, and his long life was a bridge between generations.

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