About Samuel Wood Brooks
Lived 1840 – 1915 (aged 74). Samuel Wood Brooks was a politician and newspaper proprietor.
Samuel Wood Brooks (29 August 1840 – 9 February 1915) was a missionary and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography Brooks was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, to parents Francis Beattie and his wife Susannah (née Hannah). in Sydney and together had two sons and one daughter. Brooks died at New Farm, Brisbane in February 1915
Political career Brooks was the member for Fortitude Valley in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1886 until 1888.
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Who was Samuel Wood Brooks?
Australian politician (1840-1915)
When was Samuel Wood Brooks born?
Samuel Wood Brooks was born on 29 August 1840 in Beeston.
When did Samuel Wood Brooks die?
Samuel Wood Brooks died on 9 February 1915 in New Farm.
What was Samuel Wood Brooks's occupation?
Samuel Wood Brooks was a politician and newspaper proprietor.
What nationality was Samuel Wood Brooks?
Samuel Wood Brooks's recorded nationality: English Australian.
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