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FRANK EUGENE BROWN

Frank Eugene Brown, the subject of this sketch, is
a native of New Lockhaven, Pennsylvania, being the
fifth of eight children born to Henry C. and Elizabeth
J. Brown, his birthday
being October 28th,
1864. During his boyhood
he attended the
schools of his native
State. Afterwards his
father removed to Maryland
with his family.

He married Mary
Agnes Durst of Baltimore,
Maryland, his
bride being a daughter
of John O. and Susan
Durst, the wedding having
been solemnized
April 25th, 1893.

During the year 1890
he located in Roanoke,
and in a modest way engaged
in the hide and
wool business. By close application to his line of trade
he prospered and in a few years it became necessary
that he should seek more commodious quarters. He
purchased a lot on East Campbell Avenue, in the
vicinity of the City Market and erected a building thereon,
which has been ample for the conduct of his expanding
trade. A few years ago Mr. Brown realized the
necessity of a modern abattoir in Roanoke for the
slaughter of cattle and hogs, for the Roanoke market.
He at once began the erection of a most up-to-date
plant in the northeastern part of the city near the city
limits, which he has since successfully operated.

He served a portion of one term in the City Council,
having been elected from Kimball Ward for the years
1904-05, but lost his seat in that body due to his removal
to Jefferson Ward. He believes in the future of
Roanoke and as a member of the United Commercial
Travelers, is at all times ready to offer a word of
commendation for the city's prosperity and greatness.

To his union with Mary Agnes Durst, five children,
four sons and one daughter, have been born as follows:
Francis Eugene, Henry D., Louis Hayes, Ernest,
George, and Mary Elizabeth. Mrs. Brown has at all
times taken an interest in civic affairs and is prominently
identified with the Ladies' Civic Betterment
Club.