Eustace L. Brockway

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

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.

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

Career

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
  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
  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.
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