Background
Brooke, Saint George Tucker was born on July 22, 1844 in at University of Virginia. Son of Henry Laurens and Virginia (Tucker) Brooke.
Brooke, Saint George Tucker was born on July 22, 1844 in at University of Virginia. Son of Henry Laurens and Virginia (Tucker) Brooke.
Educated Richmond, Winchester and Ashland, Virginia. Studied law, University of Virginia, 1867-1869. Honorary Master of Arts, West Virginia University.
Doctor of Laws, Wake Forest College.
Midshipman C.S.N., 1861-1862. Private Company B, 2d Virginia Cavalry, Fitz Lee’s Brigade, 1862-1865. Thrice wounded. Taught school, 1866-1867.
Practiced law, Craig County, Virginia, 1869-1870, Charles Town, West Virginia, 1870-1878.
Appointed to 1st professorship of law in newly established College of Law of West Virginia University, 1878. Retired under Carnegie Foundation, 1909.
Married Mary Harrison Brown, August 15, 1882.