Alexander Brown

Alexander Brown (November 17, 1764 - March 4, 1834) was an auctioneer in the linen market of Belfast.

Early Career
Started in Baltimore with "small capital."

"Under date of December 20, 1800, the following advertisement appeared in the " Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser:"

IRISH LINEN WAREHOUSE, No. 12 North Gay Street. The Subscriber, lately arrived from Ireland, has brought with him a most complete assortment of 4-4 & 7-8 wide Irish Linen, which upon examination, will be found much lower than any inspected for three years past, and which will be sold low by the box or piece for cash or good acceptance in the city on the usual credit. ALEXANDER BROWN.

N. B. He has also imported and for sale three dozen very nice Mahogany Hair Bottom Chairs made on the very best construction, and 4 8-day clocks, which will be sold very low. December 19th, 1800."