United States Supreme Court Justice Henry Billings Brown

Henry Billings Brown started his career in litigation as an admiralty lawyer (shipping law on the great lakes). He eventually rose to become a district court judge in Detroit before a nomination from Benjamin Harrison ascended him to the high court of the United States. During his thirty-one years as a federal judge, Brown authored hundreds of opinions regarding rights and laws in this country. In 1913 at the age of 77, Brown passed away from heart disease at a hotel in Bronxville, New York. Brown is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan.

One of the things I really love about this sarcophagus are the dual babyface carvings on both sides of Henry’s name. I think it add’s character to the grave. Questions or commentary feel free to leave a comment.