John Y. Brown Sr.

John Young Brown (February 1, 1900 – June 16, 1985) was an American attorney and politician. He was a state representative for nearly three decades, serving one term as speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives and as majority floor leader during the term of Governor Edward T. Breathitt. He was elected to one term in the U.S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1933, to January 3, 1935, to an at-large seat elected statewide on a general ticket. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Kentucky in 1939 and the unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate in 1946 and 1966. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

John Brown
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 56th district
In office
1966–1968
Preceded byJohn W. Morgan, Jr.
Succeeded byRobert P. Wooley
In office
1962–1964
Preceded byTed R. Osborne
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Constituency49th district
In office
1954–1956
Preceded byBart N. Peak
Succeeded byJohn B. Breckinridge
Constituency49th district
In office
1946–1948
Preceded byCharles B. Gentry
Succeeded byChas. J. Bronston
Constituency49th district
In office
1930–1933
Preceded byJesse O. Creech
Succeeded byRobert E. Beatty
Constituency76th district (1930-1932)
75th district (1932-1933)
Personal details
Born
John Young Brown

(1900-02-01)February 1, 1900
Union County, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 1985(1985-06-16) (aged 85)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Dorothy Inman
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(m. 1929; div. 1973)​
Children5, including John
RelativesJohn Y. Brown III (grandson)
Pamela Brown (granddaughter)
EducationCentre College (BA)
University of Kentucky (LLB)
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