J. F. Brown | |
|---|---|
 Brown ca. 1914 | |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the Pinal County district | |
| In office March 1912 – January 1915 | |
| Preceded by | First Senator from Pinal County |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. MacMillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1877 |
| Died | December 19, 1950 Tucson, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Casa Grande, Arizona |
| Profession | Politician |
John Fred Brown was a politician from Arizona who served in the 1st Arizona State Legislature.[1][2] He was known as "the father of modern Casa Grande". He was a long-time agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad, in charge of their Casa Grande station. He also served for 30 years as the U.S. land commissioner for Pinal County, from the state's inception in 1912 until 1943. He was also instrumental in the drive to get the San Carlos Irrigation Project passed through the U. S. Congress, eventually leading to the construction of the Coolidge Dam.
- ^ "History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912–1966". State of Arizona. pp. 7–8. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "John F. Brown Dies Here at 74". Tucson Citizen. December 21, 1950. p. 25. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
