John Sinclair Brown (September 30, 1880 – January 15, 1965) was a Virginia politician. He represented Roanoke County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1930 until 1936.
J. Sinclair Brown | |
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| 45th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 8, 1930 – January 8, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas W. Ozlin |
| Succeeded by | Ashton Dovell |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Roanoke County | |
| In office January 12, 1916 – January 8, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Orren L. Stearnes |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin E. Chapman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Sinclair Brown September 30, 1880 Warm Springs, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1965 (aged 84) Salem, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane Lewis Johnston |
Brown Library, built in 1969, is the main academic library at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia and was named for Colonel Brown in recognition of his service to the Roanoke Valley community.
References edit
- Jamerson, Bruce F., Clerk of the House of Delegates, supervising (2007). Speakers and Clerks of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1776-2007. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia House of Delegates.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Brown Library: Virginia Western Community College". Retrieved 4 June 2014.
External links edit
- J. Sinclair Brown at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- J. Sinclair Brown at Find a Grave
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