Obituary for Norton F. Brand. Syracuse Herald-Journal, Apr 10 1947, P. 2

"Norton F. Brand Dead at 77 Years
  POTSDAM -- Norton F. Brand, 77, retired American consul and author of numerous books on law, died suddenly at 2:45 this morning at the home of his step-daughter, Miss Eunice Badger, Main St.
  A native of Minnesota, he had resided in Potsdam since his retirement from government service in 1934. He served as consul in Mexico, British Columbia and Alberta."