Resigned April 21, 1835 | Name John Brooks Spouse(s) Phoebe Perkins | |
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Profession MayorMerchantJustice of the Peace 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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