Brown John Gordon 1827-1896 Brother Of George Brown Born In
Scotland. Educated in Edinburgh and New York. In 1844 engaged on the
Toronto Globe; in 1851 editor, and in 1880 managing director. In 1882
retired from the Globe; appointed registrar of the Surrogate Court of
Toronto, 1883. =Index=: (George Brown Era) Consulted by George Brown on political
situation, 143; George Brown's brother, 243; enters Globe office--his
connection with the newspaper, 244, 245; E.W. Thomson's estimate of,
245; his death, June 9, 1896, 245. =Bib.=: Rose, Cyc. Can. Biog.