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Edward Schroeder Brooks | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's20th district | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew R. Brodbeck |
| Succeeded by | George M. Wertz |
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| Born | (1867-06-14)June 14, 1867 York,Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 12, 1957(1957-07-12) (aged 90) York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prospect Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
Edward Schroeder Brooks (June 14, 1867 – July 12, 1957) was aRepublican member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania.
Edward S. Brooks was born inYork, Pennsylvania. He attended the York County Academy and York Collegiate Institute.
He was engaged as a banker, manufacturer of steel forgings, and as a contractor. He served as a member of the city council from 1897 to 1902, and as treasurer ofYork County, Pennsylvania, from 1903 to 1905. He was a member of the Republican State committee in 1917 and 1918.
Brooks was elected as a Republican to theSixty-sixth andSixty-seventh Congresses. He was not a candidate for renomination in1922. After his time in Congress, he served as actingpostmaster of York, Pennsylvania, from September 30, 1925, until February 23, 1926, and postmaster from 1926 to 1931. He was engaged in the clothing business from 1937 until his retirement.
He was a member ofKnights of Pythias.
He died in York and is buried inProspect Hill Cemetery.
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