Brooksbank, Joseph

, born in 1612, the son of George Brooksbank of Halifax, was entered a batler in Brazen-nose college, in Michaelmas term 1632, took a degree in arts, went into orders, and had a curacy. At length removing to London, he taught school in Fleet-street, and preached there. The time of his death is not known. He published, 1. “Breviate of Lilly^s Latin Grammar, &c.'' London, 1660, 8vo. 2.” The welltuned Organ; or an exercitation, wherein this question is fully and largely discussed, Whether or no instrumental and organical music be lawful in holy public assemblies? Affirmatur,“ibid. 1660, 4to. 3.” Rebels tried and cast, in three Sermons," ibid. 1661, 12mo.²