John Young Bown (December 30, 1821 – September 26, 1890) was a physician and Canadian political figure.

[1] He studied at the University of St Andrews and received a degree in medicine.

[2] Bown set up practice in Brantford, Ontario.

[3] He was elected to the 7th Parliament of the Province of Canada representing East Brant in 1861 and was re-elected in 1863.

[2] He represented Brant North as a Liberal-Conservative member in the 1st Canadian Parliament.