Horatio G. Brooks

Horatio G. Brooks
Born(1828-10-30)October 30, 1828
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
DiedApril 20, 1887(1887-04-20) (aged 58)
Dunkirk, New York, US
Resting placeForest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, New York, US
Known forfounder of Brooks Locomotive Works, three-term mayor of Dunkirk, New York
SpouseJulia A. Haggett
Notes

Horatio G. Brooks (October 30, 1828 – April 20, 1887) worked as chief engineer for the New York and Erie Railroad (NY&E) until the railroad moved its steam locomotive maintenance facilities from Dunkirk, New York, to Buffalo. In 1869 he leased the former NY&E shops in Dunkirk and formed Brooks Locomotive Works. Brooks also served for three terms as mayor of Dunkirk. He was a leading figure in the business and social life of the area around Dunkirk, and western New York state.

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