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Brown, Alexander

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Brown, Alexander (1764-1834)

Irish-born US merchant, banker, and millionaire who emigrated to Baltimore in 1800. He began by importing Irish linen, then expanded into tobacco, cotton, and other commodities; eventually his international trading activities turned his firm into a merchant banking house. He helped found the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

He was born in County Antrim, Ireland. He was followed to the USA in 1802 by his sons, George, James, and John A Brown. He supported Baltimore's civic development.
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