John S. Brown

John S. Brown ( – March 21, 1878) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1868. He later served as city librarian in Baltimore.

Early life John S. Brown was born in England. He moved to the United States at a young age and lived in Washington, D.C., until the age of 16.

Brown was an apprentice in shipbuilding under Mr. Robb. He was president of the first branch of the Baltimore city council and was mayor ex-officio for a period. She died in 1870. They had at least one son and one daughter, Elizabeth. He later re-married and had another child.

Brown died of pneumonia at his home on East Chase Street in Baltimore on March 21, 1878, aged 68. He was buried in Green Mount Cemetery.