Background
Brown, Homer S. was born on September 23, 1896 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Roderick and Maria Wiggins (Rowlett) Brown.
Brown, Homer S. was born on September 23, 1896 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Roderick and Maria Wiggins (Rowlett) Brown.
Graduate Virginia Union U., also honorary degree. Bachelor of Laws, University Pittsburgh, 1923, also honorary degree. Honorary degree Lincoln U., Virginia State College.
1 son, Byrd Rowlett. Admitted to Pennsylvania bar. Practiced in Pittsburgh. Judge Allegheny County Court, from 1949, 5th Judicial District Superior Court, 1956-1957, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, 1957-1977.
Member Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1934-1950. Active civil rights leader. President National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Pittsburgh, 1924-1948.
Served with United States Army, 1 year Named most outstanding legislator (2). Member Allegheny Bar Association.
Married Wilhelmina Byrd, 1927.