John Sinclair Brown (September 30, 1880 – January 15, 1965) was a

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politician. He represented Roanoke County in the

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, and served as that body's

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from 1930 until 1936. Brown Library, built in 1969, is the main academic library at

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and was named for Colonel Brown in recognition of his service to the Roanoke Valley community.

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* * Members of the Virginia House of Delegates Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates People from Roanoke County, Virginia 1880 births 1965 deaths 20th-century American legislators People from Warm Springs, Virginia 20th-century Virginia politicians {{Virginia-delegate-stub