Edward Schroeder Brooks
Edward Schroeder Brooks (born June 14, 1867 in York , Pennsylvania , † July 12, 1957 ) was an American politician . Between 1919 and 1923 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Edward Brooks attended his home public schools, the York County Academy and the York Collegiate Institute . He then worked in various industries such as banking, the steel trade or the construction business. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Republican Party . Between 1897 and 1902 he was a member of York City Council; from 1903 to 1905 he was a chamberlain in York County . In 1917 and 1918 he sat on the state executive committee of his party.
In the 1918 congressional election , Brooks was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 20th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Democrat Andrew R. Brodbeck on March 4, 1919 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1923 . During his tenure in Congress, the 18th and 19th amendments were ratified.
In 1922 Edward Brooks renounced another candidacy. Between 1925 and 1931 he was a postman in York. Since 1937 he worked in the clothing industry. He died in his hometown of York on July 12, 1957 at the age of 90.
Web links
- Edward Schroeder Brooks in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew R. Brodbeck |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (20th constituency) March 4, 1919 - March 3, 1923 |
George M. Wertz |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Brooks, Edward Schroeder |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 14, 1867 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | York , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 12, 1957 |
| Place of death | York , Pennsylvania |