JOHN WESTBROOK

John Westbrook was born in Castile, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Sept. 27, 1844. He is a son of S. K. and Mary Westbrook. He is also one of the old soldiers of our civil war, bearing an honorable wound which is noticeable to all who meet him. He was a member of Co. A, 104th N. Y. Vol. Inf. in which he served as a private about fifteen months. From Aug. 9th to Sept. 17th he was in seven battles and lost a leg at the battle of Antietam. In April , 1867, he came to Oceana Co., where he has since resided. On Sept. 26, 1868, he married Phebe A. Ballou, and they have one son and one daughter. Mr. Westbrook's business has been that of a glove-maker and farmer. At present he is engaged in the manufacture of broom handles. He has held several office, such as Justice of the Peace, Township Treasurer, Highway Commissioner, Deputy Sheriff and Councilman. As an upright, honorable man his word is as good as his bond and no one hesitates to take either; hence it is not necessary for us to state that his friends are legion.

Source: "Oceana County Pioneers and Business Men of To-Day" ⁸¹⁵³