Born: near Wilmington, Ohio, August 16, 1855
Died: Rushville, Indiana, August 28, 1926

Leonidas Eldon Brown is a son of John F. and Martha Brown. He was born August 16, 1855, near Wilmington, Ohio. On his mother's side he comes from preacher stock. She was the daughter of Thomas Howe, whose fame as an orator was known far and wide. He gave to the world two preachers--Robert L. Howe, father of President Howe, of Butler College, and William J. Howe, who became an eloquent preacher of the gospel.

The subject of this sketch was educated in the school of hard knocks. He began early in life to preach. He is a student, a wide reader, and one of the most pleasing and eloquent preachers in the brotherhood. He has held some of the best pastorates, and is now with the splendid church at Lebanon, where he has served with marked success for a number of years. He is greatly loved by his people, and is doing the best work of his life. He has made quite a reputation as a lecturer, and his calls are many.