He revealed the possibilities of growing wheat in Peace River Country, becoming the first man to seriously start agriculture in the area.

[1] He married Emma Marie Newson on 21 February 1861 at the Elim Chapel in Fetter Lane in London.

[4] In 1882, Brick came to Western Canada for the Church of England to take over the Anglican mission at Fort Dunvegan.

[6] On 7 June 1954, the Canadian government placed Brick on the list of Persons of National Historic Significance.

[2] A plaque is dedicated to Brick on the exterior wall of the Post Office in Peace River, Alberta.