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Brooks, Kendall

educator, clergyman, was born Sept. 3, 1821, in Roxbury, Mass. In 1841 he graduated from the Brown university, and in 1845 from the Newton Theological institution. n. During 1845-52 he was pastor of the Baptist church at Eastport, Maine; and for ten years was pastor in Fitchburg, Mass. In 1852-55 he was professor of mathematics in the Colby university; president of Kalamazoo college during 1868-87; and since 1888 has been professor of mathematics in the Alma college, Mich. For three years he was editor of the National Baptist of Philadelphia; and has contributed extensively to current literature.

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