The F.A. Brownell Motor Co, was the successor to Brownell-Trebert Comapny. It was incorporated on October 22, 1907 with a capital stock of $400.000. Stockholders were:Frannk A. Brownell, 1140 shares; William H. Dunn, 50 shares; William Dieninger, 50 shares;
George C. Whipple, 25 shares; Robert C.Kershner, 20 shares; Thomas J. Swanton, 20 shares; Burton H. Davy, 20 shares and Clarnce E. Schuster, 20 shares. Frank A. Brownell was the first president, and a partner in Brownell-Trebert.
Entries for F.A Brownell Motors can be found in the Rocheter City Directories from 1908 to 1913.
The company manufactured 4 and 6 cylinder automotive, marine and industrial engines at their factory on Lexington Avenue. All engines in the 1908 catalog were of the overhead valve type. They also produced reverse gears and clutches for marine use, and automobile and truck transmissions.
In 1913 the F.A. Brownell Motor Company was succeded by the Rochester Motors Company, Inc. at the same location.
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References
- F.A Brownell catalog, 1908
- Antique Automobuile Magazine, November-Deecember, 1969
- Rochester City Directories, 1908-1913
- Monroe County Clerks Office Electronic Index