J. Sinclair Brown

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
45th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
January 8, 1930  January 8, 1936
Preceded byThomas W. Ozlin
Succeeded byAshton Dovell
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Roanoke County
In office
January 12, 1916  January 8, 1936
Preceded byOrren L. Stearnes
Succeeded byBenjamin E. Chapman
Personal details
Born
John Sinclair Brown

(1880-09-30)September 30, 1880
Warm Springs, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 1965(1965-01-15) (aged 84)
Salem, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)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

  • 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.
  • "Brown Library: Virginia Western Community College". Retrieved 4 June 2014.


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