Preceded by Philo H. Olmsted Resigned April 21, 1835 Succeeded by John Bailhache | Name John Brooks Spouse(s) Phoebe Perkins | |
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Born June 13, 1785
Lincolnville, Maine ( 1785-06-13 ) Profession Mayor
Merchant
Justice of the Peace Role Former Mayor of Columbus, Ohio Died February 26, 1869, Columbus, Ohio, United States Previous office Mayor of Columbus, Ohio (1834–1835) Resting place Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio | ||
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.
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