Eustace L. Brockway

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Eustace L. Brockway (January 20, 1826 – December 4, 1901) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. The town of Brockway, Wisconsin was named in his honor.[1]

Biography[edit]

Brockway was born on January 20, 1826, in Brockwayville, Pennsylvania.[2] On October 18, 1849, he married Sarah Riggs. They had seven children. Brockway was involved in the lumber business.[3] Brockway died on December 4, 1901, in Brockway, Wisconsin. He was buried in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.[citation needed]

Brockway's lineage traces to Myles Standish on his father's side and to William Goffe on his mother's side.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

Brockway was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.[4] Additionally, he was County Surveyor of Jackson County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Callary, Edward (2016). Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 38. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.
  2. ^ "Eustice Lafayette Brockway". Geni.com. 20 January 1826. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
  3. ^ "Eustace L. Brockway". Leader-Telegram. December 7, 1901. p. 2. Retrieved August 14, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 126.
  5. ^ "Bio: Brockway, Eustace L. (History - 1826)". Clark Co. WI History. Retrieved 2015-12-10.