Brooke, Thomas

Brooke, Thomas a Baptist minister, was born at Stockport, Cheshire, England, about 1780, and came to America in 1806. He was baptized by Rev. William Collier at Charlestown, Massachusetts, and afterwards was ordained as pastor of the Baptist Church at West Creek, Cumberland County, N.J. Having occupied. this position for some time, he removed to Baltimore, Maryland, where, in addition to preaching, he had a school under his charge. His death took place at Baltimore, June 29, 1819. (J.C.S.)