History of Lycoming County Pennsylvania United States of America

Our database does not include an historic photo for Lycoming County Pennsylvania, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us!

Biographies:

John Brooks Biographical Sketch

John Brooks, philanthropist, was born in Lycoming county, Pa., June 17, 1814, the eldest son of Benjamin Brooks, a soldier of the revolution, who took part in the battles of Germantown and Brandywine. He acquired a knowledge of surveying, and practised it for many years, becoming also largely interested in lumbering operations. In 1843 he was elected one of the first commissioners of Elk county, Pa., for a term of three years, and served in the Pennsylvania legislature in 1877-'78 and '79. He was a zealous advocate of temperance and education, erected school buildings, and at his own expense maintained a high school for several years, employing capable instructors. He also gave frequent lectures on topics of general interest, some of which have been published; notably, a "Lecture on Skulls," "Thesis on Evolution," "Prelection, or Thesis on Jesus?the World's Redeemer," and "The Status of Women." He wrote a brief history of Cameron county, and he also furnished data for the histories of McKean, Potter, Elk, and Cameron counties, which greatly enhance the value of those works. He died March 26, 1893.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

History of Lycoming County Pennsylvania

Biographies:

Local History and Genealogy Links: