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William Crooks (Canadian politician) William Crooks (August 6, 1776 – December 31, 1836) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada. He was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1776. In 1792, he travelled to Fort Niagara to join his brother James Crooks who was a merc ...

(1776–1836), businessman and political figure in Upper Canada *

William Crooks (locomotive) The ''William Crooks'' is a 4-4-0 steam locomotive that was the first locomotive to operate in the State of Minnesota, beginning in 1861. It was named after William Crooks, the Chief Mechanical Engineer for the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. ...

, the first steam locomotive to operate in Minnesota *

Will Crooks William Crooks (6 April 1852 – 5 June 1921) was a noted trade unionist and politician from Poplar, London, and a member of the Fabian Society. He is particularly remembered for his campaigning work against poverty and inequality. Early life ...

(1852–1921), Labour member of the British House of Commons *

William Crooks (colonel) William "Billy" Crooks (June 20, 1832 – December 17, 1907) was a Colonel during the American Civil War, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, U.S. Military Academy graduate, and a veteran railroader. He led the 6th Regiment Minne ...

(1832–1907), American Civil War veteran for the Union

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