Robert Mitchell Brown, Sr. was a merchant, having a general merchandise store on the north side of the square in Sandersville. For a short while he lived in Dublin where he also owned a general merchandise store. He then returned to live in Sandersville and was elected to serve as Justice of the Peace, until his health failed, and he had to resign.

Robert M. Brown was married to Lula F. Key on 22 Jul 1885 in Washington County, Georgia

Robert and his wife Lula were the parents of nine children:

1. Sidney Francis, b. 24 Jul 1886, d. 7 Jul 1920

2. Willie Frances (Fannie), b. 1888, d. 15 Jun 1890

3. Robert Mitchell, b. 4 Mar 1890, d. Mar 1975

4. Lucille, b. 29 Sep 1891, d. 18 Feb 1963, m. John Phillips Adams

5. Henry Wiley (Hal), b. 19 Jan 1895, d. 17 Jan 1935, m. Callie Barbara Hardage, b. 22 Dec 1900, d. 3 Sep 1985

6. Maria (Marie) Harrison, b. 4 Aug 1896, d. 29 Mar 1978, m. Alexander Hugh Peterson, b. 1895, d. 1957

7. Nell Mae, b. 22 Feb 1899, d. Apr 1980

8. Camilla Groves (Billie), b. 20 Feb 1903, d. 14 Jan 1987, m. Dartie Baron Oxner

9. Callie Stedman (Jimmie), b. 2 Mar 1907, d. 18 Jan 1955, m. Walter West Sheffield

The Sandersville Progress 31 Jul 1918

ROBERT M BROWN DIED LAST SATURDAY

Former Justice of the Peace of Sandersville District Is Survived By Large Family - Burial Wednesday

News was received in Sandersville Sunday morning that Judge Robert Mitchell Brown had passed away at Milledgeville the previous night. In former years he was Chief of Police in Sandersville, but later moved to Dublin, where he conducted a store for several years. Later he returned to Sandersville and continued his mercantile business until elected Justice of the Peace several years ago, a position which was held by him until his health became too feeble for the discharge of the duties of the office, his successor having been elected only a few weeks ago. Judge Brown was a native of Sandersville and had witnessed it grow from a small village to its present dimensions, many improvements having been made within that period of time. He was ever courteous and affable in his dealings with his fellowman, and possessed a vein of humor which made him a favorite with those who knew him best. His passing away is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. He is survived by his widow and several children, nearly all of whom are grown. The remains reached Sandersville Monday afternoon. The burial will take place today, having been delayed so as to give some of the absent children time to reach here to attend the funeral services.