Person

Harry Hynesaka Millie Brown

Milwaukee

Biography

We cannot imagine the bravery required to live an authentic transgender life in 1890s Milwaukee. We salute the few known transgender elders who attempted to be their best selves in a cruel world. They were truly pioneers.

Images

Photo / (date unknown) / Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Facts

Born: c1865-1875?
Died: (unknown)
Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Other

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — Harry Hynesaka Millie Brown (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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