Abia Brown

Who was Abia Brown?

Abia Brown served as a Deputy to the Provincial Congress of New Jersey in 1775 and 1776. As Deputy to the Provincial Congress of New Jersey, Abia Brown represented Sussex County, New Jersey along with Casper Shafer. This position of "Deputy" was then a geographic representative position, and not to be confused with a modern day bailiff or a law enforcement agent present mainly to keep order.

Abia also served as a Justice of the Peace for Sussex County in 1772 which at the time was a position of greater stature than present day judicial positions by the same name. Abia was appointed Justice of the Peace by the Governor of New Jersey province. Abia also served on the Counsel of Safety during the Revolutionary War.