John Brooks (June 13, 1785 – February 19, 1869) was the ninth mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was the first mayor elected by popular vote in the City of Columbus on April 14, 1834. He was elected to a two-year term, but only served for one year. He resigned from office on April 21, 1835. John Bailhache was appointed by city council to complete the unexpired term of Brooks's tenure.[1]

John Brooks
9th Mayor of Columbus
In office
April 21, 1834 – April 21, 1835
Preceded byPhilo H. Olmsted
Succeeded byJohn Bailhache
Personal details
Born(1785-06-13)June 13, 1785
Lincolnville, Maine
DiedFebruary 19, 1869(1869-02-19) (aged 83)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Resting placeGreen Lawn Cemetery
Columbus, Ohio
SpousePhoebe Perkins
ProfessionMayor
Merchant
Justice of the Peace

References

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  1. ^ Egger & (1975), pp. 16.

Bibliography

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  • Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus: Columbus Citizen-Journal.

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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
1834-1835
Succeeded by