Joab Brooks; P. 0., Chambersburg. Mr B. was born in Pike county in 1832, and is a son of A. H. and Lucy Brooks, natives of Tennessee. In 1863 he married the widow Brooks, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hume. She was born in 1833. Six children have blessed this union. Mr. B. is engaged in farming on Section 9 but formerly followed blacksmithing. Members of M.E. church.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )