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Brooks, Preston

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Brooks, Preston (Smith) (1819–1857) U.S. representative; born in Edgefield, S.C. A gentleman farmer, lawyer, and veteran of the Mexican War (1846–48), he served in Congress (Dem., S.C.; 1853–57). When Senator Charles Sumner (Mass.) vilified his uncle, A. P. Butler, in heated debate over the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, Brooks retaliated by smashing Sumner's head with his cane. The 1856 incident became the focus of partisan antagonism between the North and South, and although Congress failed to expel Brooks, he died a year later.
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Byline: MARK LAWRENSON CYCLING: D Brooks, Preston Wheelers, won the Southport CC 10-mile club time trial in 21 minutes 59 seconds.
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