Bryant Butler Brooks

Bryant Butler Brooks (February 5, 1861 – December 8, 1944) was an American businessman, rancher, politician, oilman, banker and published author. He was the seventh governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1905 until January 2, 1911. In 1871 after the devastating Chicago fire, the Brooks family moved to Chicago, Illinois where Silas expanded his security lock manufacturing business, taking advantage of the demand for locks in the rebuilding of Chicago. After the roundup and cattle drive, he returned to parent's home in Chicago to take a short course in assaying and metallurgy.

Bryant Butler Brooks

Bryant Butler Brooks (February 5, 1861 – December 8, 1944) was an American businessman, rancher, politician, oilman, banker and published author. He was the seventh governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1905 until January 2, 1911. In 1871 after the devastating Chicago fire, the Brooks family moved to Chicago, Illinois where Silas expanded his security lock manufacturing business, taking advantage of the demand for locks in the rebuilding of Chicago. After the roundup and cattle drive, he returned to parent's home in Chicago to take a short course in assaying and metallurgy.