In 1920, his father deserted the family and moved to the United States. In 1927, Brown left Scotland to search for his father, settling in Westfield, New Jersey and finding work on the production floor of a metal box factory, where his riveting skills were handy.
In 1920, Brown's father abandoned the family and moved to the United States. In 1927, Brown left Scotland to find his father, settling in Westfield, New Jersey, and finding work at a metal box factory where he used his riveting skills.