Earle M. Brown
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February 14, 1926
Earle M. Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Amherst County, Virginia district | |
| In office January 11, 1956 – January 10, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Harold B. Singleton |
| Succeeded by | Donald G. Pendleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Earl Marshall Brown February 14, 1926 Amherst County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 1969 (aged 43) Amherst County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Amherst cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Jamerson |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University School of Law |
| Occupation | lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Navy |
| Battles/wars | Pacific Theatre |
Earle Marshall Brown (February 14, 1926 – September 10, 1969) was a Virginia lawyer and nine-year member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Amherst County.[1]
Earle Brown was born on February 14, 1926, at Pleasant View, Amherst County, Virginia, to farmer Eddie Brown and his wife Alma Belle Foster. He had a brother and sister and attended local schools, including Pleasant View High School and Lynchburg College.
During World War II, Brown served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater.
He then attended and graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law.[2]
Earle Brown married schoolteacher Mary Elizabeth Jamerson of Bedford County, Virginia, in 1952, and they lived in Madison Heights. Brown was active in his church, Kiwanis, and Ruritans. He was also active in the local Democratic Party.