The Brooks and Thomas
- John W. Thomas (1874–1945), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1920 1932 1936 1940 1944, Republican National Committeeman 1924-1933, U.S. Senator from Idaho 1928-1933 1940-1945. Father-in-law of C. Wayland Brooks.
- C. Wayland Brooks (1897–1957), candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 1934, candidate for Governor of Illinois 1936, Republican National Committeeman 1939-1952, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956, U.S. Senator from Illinois 1940-1949. Son-in-law of John Thomas.
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Famous quotes containing the words brooks and/or thomas:
“No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him still,
The dear Christ enters in.”
—Phillips Brooks (1835–1893)
“I have heard many years of telling,
And many years should see some change.
The ball I threw while playing in the park
Has not yet reached the ground.”
—Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)