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BROOKS, BENJAMIN F., M.D.

	Dr. Benjamin F. Brooks, actively engaged in the practice of medicine 
and surgery at Sedro Woolley, was born in Salem, Oregon, on the 1st of July, 
1877, a son of John and Martha (Harper) Brooks.  The father was a pioneer of 
Oregon, having come to the northwest over the Eureka trail, and both he and 
his wife are now deceased.
	Spending his youthful days in his native city, Dr. Brooks there 
attended the public schools until he had passed through consecutive grades and 
become a high school pupil.  His professional course was received in the 
University of Oregon at Portland and he was graduated with honors in 1901.  
Having thus prepared for the practice of medicine and surgery, he opened an 
office in Sedro Woolley, where he remained for seven years, and then went to 
Alaska, spending six years in that country.  In 1914 he returned to Sedro 
Woolley, where he has since remained, and in the intervening period has build 
[sic] up a growing practice, his ability being widely recognized.  He is very 
careful in the diagnosis of his cases and constant study keeps him in touch 
with the trend of scientific thought and investigation.
	In February, 1905, Dr. Brooks was married to Miss Anna Mullen.  In 
politics he is a democrat and fraternally is connected with the Elks.  He 
belongs in the county and to the State Medical Societies and thus comes into 
close and important relations with his profession.  When leisure permits he 
enjoys fishing and hunting both for pastime and recreation, but he allows 
nothing to interfere with the faithful performance of his professional duties.

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

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