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BROSNAHAN.BROUGHAM. 1864 re-enlisted as a veteran, served with gallantry, and in a brilliant charge at Green Plains lie re- ceived a severe wound, from the effects of wliich he ever after was a sufferer. In I860 he was com- missioned 2d lieutenant for bravery on the battle- field. After the war he finished his education, was admitted to the bar in 1868, and practised his profession in his native town. He was elected a representative from the 10th Pennsylvania dis- trict as a Republican to the 51st. 52d. 53d. 54th, 55tli, 56th and 57th congresses. He died at Lan- caster, Pa., in 1901.

BROSNAHAN, Timothy, educator, was born in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 8, 1856. He was brought to Washington, D. C, by his parents in 1862, and, after studying in private preparatory schools, and in Gonzaga college, entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus, at Frederick, Md., in 1872. He made his first vows in 1874 ; for the next three years studied philosoiihy, mathe- matics and the sciences at the Jesuits' house of studies, Woodstock, Md., taught literature and mathematics for the five years following — four years in Boston college and one year at George- town; returned to Woodstock for his theological course, and was there ordained to the priest- hood in 1887. After ordination he taught literature again for a short time at Boston col- lege, and returned to Frederick for ' ' the last probation." In 1890 he was sent to Woodstock as professor of philosophy. Here he made his final vows. After two years' service, was as- signed to the same professorship at Boston col- lege, and appointed president (rector) of that institution in 1894. Father Brosnahan con- tributed to the Messenger of the Sacred Heart, and edited for a year the " Woodstock Letters," a record of the work of the Society of Jesus, in detail for the United States, and summarized for foreign countries.

BROSS, William, journalist, was born at Montague, Sussex county, N. J., Nov. 4, 1813. He acquired an academic education, was gradu- ated from Williams college in 1838, and taught school until 1848, when he took up his residence in Chicago, 111., where he was a bookseller and publisher. He was one of the founders of the Daily DemocratiQ. Press in 1852, which was con- solidated with the Chicago Tribune in 1858, and at the time of his death was president of the Tribune association. From 1865 to 1869 he was lieutenant-governor of Illinois, and in that capacity signed the thirteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States, on behalf of the state, which was the first of all the states to adopt that amendment. He was a staunch ad- herent of the Republican party and a speaker of some prominence in its behalf. He made gener- ous gifts to Lake Forest university, and was a

trustee and at the time of his death president of the council of that institution. He travelled extensively, and was a member of various sci- entific and other bodies, including the Chicago historical society. He published: " A History of Chicago" (1876) ;" Immortality " (1877); "A History of Camp Douglas" (1878); "Punish- ment," "Chicago, and Her Future Grovrth " , (1880); "The Winfield Family" (1882), and "Illinois, and the Thirteenth Amendment" (1884). He died in Chicago, 111., Feb. 22, 1889.

BROUQH, John, governor of Oliio, was born at Marietta, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1811. His father died ■when he was eleven years old, and he worked in a composing room and attended the Ohio university, w^ithout leaving his position as com- positor. He studied law, but abandoned this pro- fession for journalism, becoming editor and later taking full business charge of the Washington County Repuhlica^i, in Marietta, Ohio. He sold the paper in 1833, and with his brother, Charles H. Brough, purchased the Ohio Eagle of Lancaster, assuming the editorial management, and writing strong, direct and forcible articles, w^hich made the journal influential for Democratic interests in Ohio. From 1835 to 1838 he acted as clerk of the state senate, and in the latter year he was made a member of the state house of representatives. In 1839 he was elected auditor of the state and held the office for six years. His able financial management of the affairs of this office redeemed the state from bankruptcy. While holding his public offices he did not abandon journalism, but devoted his leisure tune to the writing of letters and editorials. In 1845, in partnership with his brother Charles, he purchased the Phoenix of Cincinnati, changing the name to the Enquirer, and making it the leading Democratic paper of the .state. He became active in politics and ex- ceedingly popular as a speaker. His double duties as politician and journalist were continued until 1848, when he abandoned both, and became interested in railroads. From 1849 to 1853 he was president of the Madison and Indiana railroad company, his home being in Madison. He was afterwards elected to the same position in the Bellefontaine company. He removed to Cleve- land, Ohio, in 1861, Avas a pronounced "war" Democrat, and in 1863 was elected governor of the state by a majority of 101,099, in a total vote of 471,643. His administration was distinguished by his prompt and efficient action in prosecuting the war, and he became classed as one of the great war governors of that period. He died in Cleveland. Ohio, Aug. 29, 1865.

BROUGHAM, John, playwright, was born in Dublin, Ireland, May 9, 1810. His father was of a superior family, and his mother was the daughter of a French Huguenot, who had