American politician (1860–1908)
Abraham Lincoln Brick
In office March 4, 1899 – April 7, 1908
Born (1860-05-27 ) May 27, 1860South Bend, Indiana , U.S.Died April 7, 1908(1908-04-07) (aged 47)Indianapolis, Indiana , U.S. Resting place Riverview Cemetery South Bend, Indiana, U.S.Nationality American Political party Republican Education Cornell University Yale University Alma mater University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Occupation Attorney
Abraham Lincoln Brick (May 27, 1860 – April 7, 1908) was an American attorney and politician. He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1899 until his death in 1908.
Early life and education
Abraham Lincoln Brick was born on his father's farm, near South Bend , St. Joseph County, Indiana on May 27, 1860. Brick attended the common schools and was graduated from the South Bend High School. He later attended Cornell University and Yale University , and graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1883.[1]
Career and life
Home of Brick in South Bend (c. 1901 )
He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in South Bend , St. Joseph County, Indiana . He served as prosecuting attorney for the counties of St. Joseph and La Porte in 1886 and delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1896.[1]
Politics
Brick was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-Sixth and to the four succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1899, until his death.[1] [2]
Death and legacy
Brick Mausoleum in Riverview Cemetery
Brick died in Indianapolis, Indiana , on April 7, 1908.[1] He was interred in Riverview Cemetery in South Bend.[1]
Brick's papers are held in the collection of the Indiana State Library .[3]
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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