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A. M., 1922. He was elected to membership in Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Phi, honorary legal fraternity, and served as president of the Freshman class. He has held the following public offices in Wayne County: county judge, 1918; deputy county attorney, 1922-26. He has been engaged in the practice of law at Wayne, since 1922, and city attorney since 1926

He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, and the First Presbyterian Church of Wayne. He is the author of Administration of Justice in Nebraska, and A History of Wayne County. His favorite sport is golfing.

His marriage to Marie Gettman was solemnized in 1929. Mrs. Brittain was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, in 1895. Residence: Wayne.

Jefferson Hoover Broady

Jefferson H. Broady, distinguished lawyer and judge, was born at Brownville, Nemaha County, Nebraska, the son of Jefferson H. and Nancy Jane (McDonald) Broady. His father, who was born in Adams County, Illinois, April, 1844, was a lawyer, a member of the constitutional convention in 1875, and district attorney, 1876-78. He served as district judge from 1880 to 1891. His Scotch ancestors came to America where they settled in Virginia and Tennessee early in the history of the country. He died at Lincoln, October, 1908.

His mother was born at Baileyville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 1845, and died at Lincoln, October, 1919. Her maternal and paternal ancestors came from Scotland at an early date and settled in Pennsylvania.

Judge Broady was graduated from the high school at Lincoln, and in 1904 was granted his LL. B. degree at the university of Nebraska, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Phi. He was admitted to the bar at Lincoln, June, 1904, and from that date until 1907, he was engaged in legal editorial work on the staff of law publishing companies in Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Nebraska. He was the editor of Nebraska Synopted Digest, a four volume law publication, 1910.

In 1911, he was appointed a member of the commission to revise the Nebraska statutes, by the Supreme Court and the governor. The revised statutes for 1913 were published by this commission. In May, 1923, he was appointed judge of the district court, third district; he was re-elected in 1924, and again in 1928.

On November 25, 1909, Judge Broady was married to Margaretta Jenkins at Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Broady, whose ancestry is Scotch-Irish, was born at Mifflin They have four children: John H., born September, 1910; Margaret, born September, 1912; Elizabeth, born September, 1915 and Jefferson, born April, 1917.

He is a member of various civic and welfare organizations, and is a member of the State Historical Society and the Nebraskana Society. A member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Shrine, he is also affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln. Residence: Lincoln.

Andrew Brock

Andrew Brock, president of the Citizens State Bank of Blair, Nebraska, was born at Naderup, Jylland, Denmark, November 18, 1868. He is the son of Andrew and Julia (Christensen) Brock, both born at Naderup. Andrew Brock immigated (sic) to this country in 1872, the year after the death of his wife at Naderup, and was a farmer until his death, July 14, 1931, at Minden, Nebraska. Andrew Brock received his education in the elementary schools of Denmark.

On September 25, 1896, he was married to Carrie Christensen, at St. Paul, Nebraska. She is assistant cashier of the Citizens State Bank of Blair, Nebraska. Their children are Ernest, born June 18, 1897, and Myron, born May 6, 1906. Ernest is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, and is in the automobile business at Auburn. He married Margaret Roberts of Columbus. Myron is assistant cashier of the Citizens State Bank.

Mr. Brock has been in Nebraska for forty-three years. He is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Masons, Danish Brotherhood, and the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Blair.

Paul Brockmann

Paul Brockmann, a lifetime resident of Nebraska, was born at West Point, on February 16, 1894. His father, Fred Brockmann, a farmer, was born at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, August 18, 1855, and died at West Point, September 9, 1912. His mother, Pauline Louise Schleusner, was born at Bernbaum, Germany, April 13, 1860, and died at West Point, January 24, 1924.

Mr. Brockmann was graduated from the grade school at West Point. He is now engaged in farming and stock-raising in Cuming County. He is a member of the Farmers Union; is affiliated with St. Paul's Lutheran Church, at West Point; and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. His hobby is reading.

During the late war Mr. Brockmann served as a private in the medical corps, engaged in hospital work; he is a member of the American Legion. His political preference is the Republican Party.

On August 30, 1921, his marriage to Ida Fischer was solemnized at West Point. They have one daughter, Eileen, born July 27, 1927. Residence: West Point.

David Owen Brodhead

David Owen Brodhead, stockman and farmer, was born at Gabe Rock, seven miles west of Harrisburg, Nebraska, January 16, 1894, son of John V. and Margaret I. (Cronn) Brodhead. The father was born at Dingman, Pennsylvania, December 29, 1854, and died at Kimball, Nebraska, September 4, 1928. He was a farmer and ranchman who homesteaded in Banner County in 1886. His wife, Margaret, was born at Lehman, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1857. She was a devoted housewife and homemaker, and died March 23, 1932, at Norwood, Colorado. The homestead is still retained by David Owen Brodhead.

Mr. Brodhead was graduated from public school at Harrisburg, and has since engaged in farming and stock-raising He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Harrisburg Methodist Community Church, and the Harrisburg School Board. He was elected treasurer in June, 1928, and is still serving. Politically, he is a Republican.

His marriage to Alice V. Wyatt was solemnized at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Mrs. Brodhead was born at Bighorn, 17 miles east of Harrisburg, Nebraska, June 19, 1891, the daughter of William E. and Susan C. (Duncan) Wyatt. Her father homesteaded in Banner County on Pumpkin Creek in 1885. He was born in Iowa, November 1, 1859, and died at Harrisburg, January 16, 1906. Her mother was born in Iowa, November 21, 1857, and died April 3, 1928. The Wyatt homestead is now owned by the son, Clyde O. Wyatt. Mrs. Brodhead is a member of the Methodist Community Church, and the Church Improvement Club, and has served as secretary and treasurer since 1928. She served as secretary of the Red Cross for four years. Mr. and Mrs. Brodhead have one son, Dwight, born December 9, 1916, who is a member of the Methodist Community Church. Residence: Harrisburg.

Francis Albert Brogan

A native of DeWitt, Iowa, born December 6, 1860, Francis A. Brogan has been a leading member of the Nebraska bar for many years. He is the son of Francis and Ann (Cummins) Brogan. The former, a farmer, was born at Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland, March 17, 1822, and came to America in 1838. He died at Hartford, Kansas, August 16, 1905.

Ann Cummins Brogan was born at Athy, County Kil-

dare, Ireland, in May of 1837. She came to America in 1850, and died at Los Angeles, May 1, 1921.

Francis A. Brogan attended the elementary schools of Kansas, and St. Benedict's College at Atchison. In 1883 he received his A. B. from Georgetown College, and during 1884-85 attended Harvard University Law School. He was the winner of the Merrick Debating Medal at Georgetown in 1882, and valedictorian in 1883.

He was first admitted to the bar at Emporia, Kansas, in June, 1885, and began the practice of law in the office of C. N. Sterry of that city. From 1886 to 1888 he was local attorney for the Atchison, Topeka and Sante (sic) Fe Railroad Company. In 1888 he came to Omaha, where he was admitted to the bar of Nebraska, and where he has since been engaged in practice. In 1918 he organized the law firm of Brogan and Ellick, and from 1919-29 was senior member of the firm of Brogan, Ellick and Raymond. He is now senior member of the firm of Brogan, Ellick and Van Dusen.

He was married to Maude Haskell Perley at Emporia, October 17, 1888. Mrs. Brogan was born at Emporia, September 1, 1869, and is descended from Allan Perley, who settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630. They have two children, Albert Perley, born July 22, 1889, married Mary Cleo Rice. He is professor of philosophy at the University of Texas. They have two children, Mary Rice and Francis Albert. The younger son, Maurice Perley, was born November 20, 1896, and married Marjorie Rutter. He is commercial engineer with the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company at Omaha, and they have three children, Thomas Edward, Francis Allen and Maude Elizabeth.

Mr. Brogan is a Republican. He was candidate for county attorney of Lyon County, Kansas in 1886; chairman of the Business men's Sound Money League of Omaha, in 1896, and candidate for chief justice of Nebraska in 1914. During 1916-18 he was president of the Nebraska branch of the National Security League.

He is a member of the Omaha Bar Association and was president of that body in 1905. During 1909 he was president of the Nebraska State Bar Association. A member of the American Bar Association, he was member of general counsel in 1911, and vice president for Nebraska, 1922. He was director of the Chamber of Commerce from 1916-29, and its president in 1920. From 1916-20 he was a member of the Omaha school board. He is an Elk, a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Nebraska State Historical Society and The Nebraskana Society. He is a member of the Omaha Club, and a charter member of the Omaha University Club and of the Omaha Country Club. Residence: Omaha.

Samuel Brolliar

A resident of Nebraska since June 2, 1863, Samuel Brolliar is a pioneer clergyman and editor. He was born February 25, 1852, son of William and Sara (Miller) Brolliar, both of whom were early settlers, who died many years ago.

He was married to Florence I. Garton, at Wilber, January 5, 1879. She was born in Benton County, Iowa, June 6, 1859, and died December 23, 1929, at Wilber. To them seven children were born, five of whom are living: Gertie M., born June 16, 1880, married Henry White; Walter R., born June 11, 1881, married Rose Terry; Francis M., born August 11, 1882, married Pearl Irvin; Earl M., born August 9, 1884; Gladys M., born August 23, 1897, married Robert Haives; Samuel F., died in infancy; Ernest, born March 17, 1890, served in the World War, and died April 5, 1920, in Portland, Oregon.

Mr. Brolliar has been a minister and editor many years, and is editor of the Saline County Democrat. He is a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, and of The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Wilber.

Charles John Broman

Charles John Broman, who has been a merchant at Minden, Nebraska, for more than 44 years, was born in Sweden, August 20, 1871. His father, Alfred Broman, a farmer, was born in Sweden in 1843, came to America, in 1872, and died at Denver, Colorado, November 21, 1927 Caroline (Johnson) Broman, his mother, was born in Sweden, in 1846, and died at Axtell, Nebraska, January 26, 1892.

Mr. Broman is serving as county clerk at Minden, at this time. He holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America, the Royal Highlanders, the Minden Commercial Club, and Nazareth Lutheran Church of Minden.

He was united in marriage with Ida Sophia Carson June 17, 1893. She was born in Sweden, September 5, 1868. Their daughter, Mabel, was born May 7, 1899. In 1925 Miss Broman married Walter Scarbrouh. They have two children, Walter Jr., and Donald. Residence: Minden

Alice Brooke

Alice Brooke, pioneer of Nebraska, was born at Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, September 22, 1866, the daughter of Eli and Anna Bell Dutton Strumk. Her father, who was a farmer and a Civil War veteran, was born at Somerset, August 30, 1846, and died at Juniata. Adams County, Nebraska, February 18, 1895; he was of German, Scotch, and Irish ancestry. Her mother, whose ancestors were English and German, and was born at Somerset, December 15, 1847, and is still living.

Mrs. Brooke was graduated from Cotner University and for eight years was a school teacher. For many years she has been an optometrist in addition to household duties. She served for eight years on the school board, and is a member of the board of directors of the Hastings Museum. Perhaps her greatest achievement was the organizing and building of Sunnyside Home for the Aged at Hastings, of which she is now a member of the board of directors.

In the late war Mrs. Brooke was active in loan drives and Red Cross affairs. She is a Democrat. She is married to Albert Henry Brooke; they have two children, Donnvon Albert and William Henry both of whom are college graduates and registered pharmacists.

Mrs. Brooke has been active in the Nebraska Federation of Woman's Clubs since 1906, holding various positions, and now is chairman of law observance and delinquency. She is on the executive board of the League of Women Voters of Nebraska. Her church is the First Congregational Church of Hastings. Residence: Hastings.

Albert Munsell Brooking

Albert Munsell Brooking, known throughout the middle west as the owner of the largest collection of its kind in this country, has lived in Nebraska, since 1885, and has been prominent in the business world in the vicinity of Hastings, for many years. He was born at Macomb, Illinois, January 12, 1880, the son of Lucian Threshley and Jennie (Munsell) Brooking. His father, who was a grain dealer and newspaper writer, was born at Cyene, Texas, January 5. 1860, and is still living; his ancestors came to this country from England, before the Revolution. His mother, whose French ancestors came to America, with LaFayette, was born at Hamilton, Iowa, in 1861. The Brooking family has been represented in every war fought by the United States.

Mr. Brooking was in the grain business until 1926, when he became director of the Hastings museum, a collection valued at $70,000. He is vitally interested in building up the museum for the city of Hastings, and hopes to hand down to posterity a noteworthy collection. He is the author of many scientific articles, and holds membership in the Nebraska Ornithological Society and

other scientific organizations. He is a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society, the Kansas State Historical society the Nebraskana Society, and the Hastings Chamber of Commerce.

On August 19, 1931, Mr. Brooking discovered the remains of a mammoth near Angus, Nebraska, where it had been buried probably more than 100,000 years. Under the left shoulder was found a stone arrow head of the Folson type. This is the first direct evidence discovered in this state to substantiate the claim of various scientists that man roamed the Nebraska plains at the same time that these immense beasts were alive. He has the further distinction of bringing to science a previously undiscovered type of giant prehistoric buffalo, the skull and horn cores of which have a spread of more than six feet; this head was discovered at Dorchester.

Mr. Brooking has done much research and exploratory work in archaeological and ornithological lines, and in his early life was a big game hunter and traveler of note. He was married to Bertha Foreman, who died in 1911; one child, Eleanor, was born to them March 18, 1907; she is the wife of Kenneth Oliver, who is an air mail pilot. On June 14, 1913, he was united in marriage with Katherine Schneider at Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Brooking was born in Lenaway County, Michigan, in 1880.

Mr. Brooking is the owner of a collection of more than 3000 mounted birds, most of which were mounted under his supervision. This was the largest private collection in the United States in 1926, when it was added to the Hastings Museum. This collection, together with his Indian relics, mammals and fossil remains probably constitutes the largest museum display ever assembled by one man. Mr. Brooking has willed all these exhibits to the city of Hastings. Residence: Hastings.

Lucian Threshley Brooking

Lucian Threshley Brooking, a retired business man at Funk, Nebraska, was born in Texas, January 4, 1858, the son of William Thomas and Louisana (Walker) Brooking. His father, who was a farmer and grocer, was born at Morgantown, Kentucky, May 6, 1824, and died at Macomb, Illinois, February 7, 1910; he was a soldier in the Mormon War. His mother was born in Kentucky, July 2, 1833, and died at Macomb, January 5, 1902.

Mr. Brooking attended private school. He was a farmer until 1883, engaged in the grocery business for two years, and was engaged in the grain business from 1887 to 1905. He has a keen interest in politics, and has written various articles on politics, economy, crime and history for Nebraska newspapers.

He served as chief registrar and legal advisor at Funk, was president of the Red Cross, served as chairman of the Council of Defense, was a member of the secret service, and had charge of soliciting for the Red Cross and Young Men's Christian Association during the World War. He is interested in amateur magic, bridge, and the violin.

On March 11, 1879, he married Jennie Munsell at Hamilton, Iowa. Mrs. Brooking was born at Hamilton, February 25, 1859. Four children were born to them: Albert M., January 12, 1880, who married Katherine Schneider; Mabel, July 1, 1882, who died April 3, 1883; William T., March 27, 1885, who married Belva Smith; and Edward E., July 11, 1887, who married Pauline White. Residence: Funk.

William Edgar Brooks

Born at Mount Vernon, Iowa, March 29, 1858, William Edgar Brooks is the son of James Stuart and Melissa Ann (Jones) Brooks. His father, who was a carpenter, was born in Oneida County, New York, September 27, 1830, and died at Elgin, Nebraska, February 28, 1903. James Brooks served in Company A, 13th Iowa Infantry, during the Civil War, until 1862, when he was wounded. Three Brooks brothers, Charles, Abner, and Reuben, arrived in America in 1648, settling at Boston, Massachusetts.

His mother was born in Ohio, of Welsh and English descent. Prior to her marriage, she taught school near Blue Grass, Iowa. She died at Osborne, Kansas, in February, 1898.

Mr. Brooks attended elementary schools at Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Osborne, Kansas. He began farming near Elgin, and in 1892 became engaged in the retail hardware and furniture business in Elgin, where he is now the owner of a hardware store. He is a member of the Commercial Club, the Nebraska Hardware Dealers Association, the Nebraska Funeral Directors' Association, the Lions Club, and the local Red Cross. From 1893 to 1920, he served as director of the Elgin Public Schools; his fraternal organizations include the Masons, Blue Lodge, Chapter, and Commandery bodies.

He was married to Anna May Fee at Stanwood, Iowa, March 25, 1885. Mrs. Brooks was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, November 21, 1866, daughter of Richard and Nancy (Forsythe) Fee, both born in Ireland. They have a daughter, Genevieve, born July 30, 1892, who married Rollie Cleveland Huffman. Mr. Brooks is interested in reading and landscape gardening. He holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Elgin. (Photograph on Page 162).

Elroy A. Broughton

Elroy A. Broughton, postmaster at Venango, was born in Swan County, Indiana, February 3, 1861, son of Orvil and Mary Jane (Wright) Broughton. The father was born in Ohio, April 6, 1837, and died at Redfield, South Dakota, in October, 1913. A veteran of the Civil War he was later a merchant. His ancestry was English and Holland Dutch. His wife, Mary Jane, was born in New York State, March 21, 1839, and died in Swan County, Indiana, in 1893. She was of Scotch-Irish descent.

Mr. Broughton attended public schools and from 1897 until 1916, was a railroad agent. From 1917 until 1920, he was manager of the Farmers Equity Union. In his earlier days from 1886 until 1889, he was band master of the Kearney Industrial School. He is a Republican, and for the past 10 years has been postmaster.

On December 25, 1888, he was married to Augusta Sophia Peter at Dorchester. Mrs. Broughton was born on the Isle of Rugen, Germany, May 16, 1862. To them were born seven children, six of whom are living, Janie M., born June 3, 1890, married Emery A. Watkins; Frederick O., born December 29, 1891, married Irma Conover; Elroy A., Jr., born October 1, 1893, died in February, 1909; Delores V., born August 23, 1895; Roland R., born July 3, 1898, married Leota Miner; Lois Irene, born January 6, 1901, married M. L. Sachs; Donald, born June 5, 1904, married Sonia Christensen. Janie married a farmer, Frederick is a railroad engineer, Delores is a nurse, Roland is a farmer, Lois Irene is a teacher and nurse, and Donald is an aviator.

Mr. Broughton is a Republican. He came to Nebraska in 1885, settling in Kearney, and later homesteading in eastern Colorado. He went there in 1889, and came to Nebraska in 1897. Since 1888, he has been superintendent of Sunday School of the Congregational Church, He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Residence: Venango.

Edgar Merl Brouse

Edgar Merl Brouse, experiment substation superintendent, was born at Stratton, Nebraska, September 26, 1892, son of John Louis and Sarah Marguerite (Hepler) Brouse.

The father, a contractor and carpenter of German ancestry, was born in Highland County, Ohio, May 3, 1865, and died at Stratton, August 5, 1921. His wife, Sarah, was born at Kitanning, Pennsylvania, June 7, 1864, and

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