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 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 (1880-09-30)September 30, 1880 Warm Springs, Virginia, U.S.
Died	January 15, 1965(1965-01-15) (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

• 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

• J. Sinclair Brown at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
• J. Sinclair Brown at Find a Grave