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BROOKS FAMILY QUERY EXCHANGE

The purpose of the Brooks Family Query Exchange is to assist researchers of the various Brooks families and preserve as an historical record Brooks information that is likely to be lost or available to a limited few. A library of books and exchange publications is maintained for members benefit. The BFQE invites contributions of Brook(s) and Brooke(s) related material for publication. All material should be printed clearly or typed. The
 

author's, or contributor s name and address should be on at least the first page. All members may send as many queries as they wish, and there is no limit on the number of words per query. The editor reserves the right to edit queries, with no loss of content and information. The deadline for submission is 30 days prior to the scheduled publication dates, January, April, July and October.
 

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Reprints of all back issues of the Brooks Family Query Exchange and its predecessor, the Brooks Family Bulletin are available, by volume only. The cost is $8.00 per single volume, postpaid, and each additional volume on the same order is $6.00 each. The Brooks Family Bulletin, Vol. I and II, contain approximately 100 pages each.
 

EDITOR'S COMMENT: I have had a series of problems during the past several months which have prevented publication of the BFQE. However, these have been resolved and Madeline Mills has agreed to help me with the future issues. The next issue will be published as soon as the index can be prepared, which hopefully will be no more than two months from this issue. I have begun to respond to the many letters which have accumulated over the past several months, and hopefully can answer each by the end of January.
 
 

BROOKS, GOSNELL, STEPHAN

I would appreciate any information on the ancestors/siblings of my great-grandfather Joseph Dixon BROOKS. He was born in Baltimore in 1861, m. 22 Sep 1885, Maria Airy GOSNELL of Carroll Co., MD. They lived in Westminster, MD where he was a lawyer and judge, a newspaper editor (The American Sentinel, 1909-1928), and mayor (1892-95). They reared three sons, William Gosnell, Joseph and Wesley BROOKS.
Barbara Brooks STEPHAN, 4334 Round Top Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822.

ASHERBRANNER, BROOKS, SIPES, WIDNER
My great-grandfather, James Arthur BROOKS, was born in Tennessee, exact place unknown, ca 1858. He lived most his life and was married three times in Mississippi Co., AR, to (1) Lucinda Ann ASHERBRANNER; (2) Emma Sizemore WIDNER; (3) Anne SIPES. Does anyone have other information on the ancestors/children of James Arthur BROOKS?
Lee WIDNER, 1906 Ashland Way, San Jose, CA 95130.

BROOKS, LARKIN, SAMUELSON
Herbert B. BROOKS, son of Howard F. and Margaret A. LARKIN BROOKS, was b. 11 June 1882 in Chicago, IL, m. before 1910 to Judith D. SAMUELSON from Sweden, divorced in the early 1930's. Herbert died in 1936 at the home of his widowed mother. Howard F. was b. 1854 in Tarrytown, NY and d. in 1916. Herbert travelled throughout northern Illinois taking photographs of street scenes, buildings, etc. and sold them as picture postcards. Any information on Herbert or his postcards will be appreciated.
William E. POORE, 2210 Stonegate Ln., Wheaton, IL 60187

BROOKS, DENNIS, FAIRCHILD, GALLMAN, HERRING, STEWART
Our Willaim BROOKS was born in 1757 maybe in Charles City, VA. As I understand it several BROOKS families were in that area at the time. He served in the Rev. War and his pension claim number was R1263, filed in Troup Co., GA 1833. He lived in Jones Co., GA in 1820, Putnam Co. in 1805 and Hancock Co., probably sometime between 1805 and 1820. William had a brother Isham BROOKS who also served in the Rev. War but not with William. Willaim's wife was either Mary or Sarah and they had a daughter Sarah, b. 1776, and married a William FAIRCHILD ca 1795 in GA. She died ca 1824 in Hind Co., MS. Children of William and Sarah BROOKS FAIRCHILD were Martha, who married Silas GALLMAN in Baldwin Co., GA in 1811. Harriet married Samuel HERRING; Elizabeth married Jesse DENNIS; and James Brooks FAIRCHILD married Rebecca STEWART. It appears that William s wife Sarah was also a BROOKS before marriage and had a brother John BROOKS. William may have been a grandson of John BROOKS and wife Sarah.
Mary SCOTT, 129 Prairie Ave., New Iberia, LA 70560.

BROOKS, BROWN, ISBELL
I am seeking the identity of the ancestors of Thomas BROOKS, b. 1760-1780, probably VA, d. 1838, Morgan Co., AL. He lived Wayne-Pulaski Co., KY ca 1800-1825. Marrried Sarah (BROWN?). Appears to have had brother James, b. 1772, d. 1838, Lawrence Co., AL. On 08 March 1804, James BROOKS m. Nancy, dau. of Godfrey and Hannah ISBELL in Wayne Co., KY. This family most likely from the Wythe-Montgomery Co. area of VA. Will gladly exchange any information on this family.
W. D. LINDSEY, 1237 N. Dorgenois St., New Orleans, LA 70119.

BATES, BROOKS
I am a descendant of Leany BROOKS, b. ca 1808, in NY, possibly Dutchess Co., m. Ol Feb 1826, Larkin BATES, Town of Manlius, Onondaga Co., NY. She died 25 Dec 1877, Town of DeWitt, Onondaga Co., NY and is buried in the Collamer Cemetery. DeWit was separated from Manlius in 1846 and in the 1850 census there is in DeWitt the families of George, Mark and Peter BROOKS, each with children of the same age as Leany. Can anyone provide more information on these families?
Eleanor MATTHEWS, 323 Arnold Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.

I would like to offer two documents for sale to collectors or descendants of Gen. John BROOKS of Mass. and Daniel BROOKS of New Hampshire. The first is a letter written by John Brooks 28 Aug 1790 in which he sends 500 applications and liquor licenses to Jonathan JACKSON by Natl. WATTS. The second is the oath of office of Justice of the Peace, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, of Daniel BROOKS, dated 28 Dec 1808. This document was witnessed by Joseph BREST and E. BROWN, Jr. If interested contact: Douglas MILLER, 27909 Youngberry Dr., Saugus, CA 91350.

While trying to trace some BROOKS families in Buncombe Co., NC several months ago, it was found that they settled there ca 1805 (deed records); were listed in the 1820 census of Buncombe Co.; listed in the 1830 census of Walton Co., GA; listed in the 1840 census of Buncombe Co.; and were listed in the 1850 census of Haywood Co., NC. Recently,

while studying some maps of the area, I found that in 1830, Georgia had laid claim to some Indian Lands on the French Broad River near Hominy Creek well into the middle of Buncombe Co. As a result, much of Buncombe Co. was in the 1830 census of the "first" Walton Co., GA. The "first" Walton Co., GA was abolished shortly thereafter and the second Walton Co. was later formed in north central GA near Atlanta. The families never moved at all until about 1844 when they moved a short distance from Buncombe into Haywood Co., and about 10 years later moved into Gilmer Co., GA.

From: "Historical Manual of the Church of Christ in Lincoln, Mass.", by Jackson RICHARDSON.
 

DEACON JOSHUA BROOKS

The first deacon of that name in the Lincoln Church, was the son of Noah, of Concord, afterwards of Acton, and grandson of Joshua, of Concord, a tanner, who settled in that part of the town which afterward became a part of Lincoln, and who married in Watertown, 17 Oct 1653, Hannah MASON, daughter of Capt. Hugh MASON. This Joshua was the eldest son of Capt. Thomas and Grace BROOKS, of whom BOND says, "Neither the date of his arrival nor the place of his embarkation has been ascertained"; but there is reason to suppose that he came from London. He first settled in Watertown, and was one of "the Townsmen, then inhabiting," to whom the Beaver Brook ploughlands were granted in 1636; was admitted a free-man 7 Dec 1636, while residing at Watertown, and subsequently came to Concord, where he was made Capt. of the Militia, and received other appointments of honor and trust. His daughter, Mary, married Capt, Timothy WHEELER. The first deacon of Linclon, was born 14 Oct 1688, and married Lydia WHEELER, 24 April 1713. His second wife was widow Mary WHEELER, mother of Deacon Edmund WHEELER, whom he married 4 June 1751. He died 26 June 1768.
 

Deacon BROOKS was one of the twenty-two persons who built the meeting-house, and one of the founders of the Church. He was moderator of the meeting of the Church and Precluct(?) held in 1748, with reference to obtaining a pastor and with Hon. Chambers RUSSELL and Capt. Samuel BOND, acted as a committee to treat with Mr. LAWRENCE with reference to settlement. He was evidently held in the highest esteem by his fellow-citizens.

DEACON JOSHUA BROOKS, JR.
 

He was born 9 Jan 1721, united with the Church in 1752, and was elected one of the deacons eleven years after, as the same time with Deacon FARRAR. They were elected to serve in the Office. His character and the esteem in which he was held may be learned from the inscription on his tombstone; "Deacon Joshua BROOKS who worthily sustained that office 20 years in this place". In his life he was remarkable for striking evidence of piety, for singular love to men, for many and exemplary deeds of kindness, and liberality to the ministers of the Gospel, to the poor, the fatherless and the widow. Serene and cheerful in his mind, free, obliging and sincere in conversation he commanded general love and esteem from every human heart. Died, March 1790, in his 70th year.

DEACON ELEAZER BROOKS

Was the son of Mr. Job BROOKS, and a descendant of the fifth generation from Capt. Thomas BROOKS. His grandfather was Daniel and his g-grandfather Joshua BROOKS. His father was thus a cousin of Deacon Joshua, Sr., of this Church.
 

The son of a farmer in moderate circumstances, he was expected to follow the same avocation. Although his advantages for education were inferior to those possessed by most men of his day, his thirst for knowledge led him to a diligent improvement of such opportunities as he had for educating himself, and in this work he made a wise selection of such literary and scientific works as were within his reach. By this judicious plan of English reading, with much reflection and by conversation with intelligent men, he acquired large stores of knowledge and what was more difficult, a thoroughly disciplined mind. His grasp, discrimination, and mastery of a pure English style, may be seen in a very able letter addressed to citizens of Boston on 20 Dec 1773, who had desired an expression of the sentiments of the town on the question agitating the province.
 

He was appointed a Lt. of the Militia by Gov. BARNARD in 1768, a Capt., by HUTCHINSON in 1775, a Col., by COUNCIL 14 Feb 1776, and a Brig.-Gen., 15 Oct 1778. He was on the Hill in Concord Village on the 19th of April, with a small force of patriots there assembled, as the eight hundred British soldiers, with glittering arms, marched in. It was an exciting moment. Said the Rev. William EMERSON, the clergyman of the town who was present to encourage his people. "Let us stand our ground; if we die, let us die here." To Capt. BROOKS who stood near another said, "Let us go and meet them." His reply was characteristic of his wisdom and coolness. "No, it will not do for us to start the war." Promoted from time to time, his military services were of great value throughout the war. He commanded a regiment at the battle of White Plains, at which he distinguished himself for his cool and determined bravery.
 

He was a member of the Provincial Congress in 1774, and for 27 years in succession was either a member of the House of Representatives, the Senate or the Governor's Council. He was appointed a special Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1786. He was a delegate to the Convention at Cambridge in 1779, to form the State Constitution, and to the Convention at Boston in1788, to ratify the Constitution of the United States. Being advanced in life, he declined, in 1801, to be considered a candidate for any office, and retired to the quiet of his farm. He united with the Church in 1764, and "for nothing was he more respected than for his strict probit, real goodness of heart and exemplary piety." In all his important trust he set a novel example of what may be accomplished by a judicious application of one's own powers of mind, and left a character worthy of remembrance and imitation.

DEACON ELEAZER BROOKS, JR.
 

He was baptized 12 July 1778, (the date of his birth has not been ascertained) received into the Church in 1800, and elected deacon in 1812, at the same time with Deacon J. FARRAR. Deacon BROOKS, though not a man of extraordinary force of character and mental grasp of his father, he improved by much reading. In mature life he often expressed regret that he had not taken a course of collegiate study, saying that if his father instead of simply leaving the matter to his own free
 

choice, had put some constraint upon him, he should have done so. Being unmarried, his home was for many years in the families of Deacon

J. FARRAR, Sr., and Mr. Cyrus SMITH where his society was highly prized as his conversation was very agreeable and instructive.
 

Deacon BROOKS was a truly devout man and a very valuable member of the Church. He early advised the formation of a parish, so that parochial affairs might be taken away from the meetings of the town, where, after the settlement of Mr. DEMOND, there was a sharp division of parties, and perhaps did more to effect the measure than any other man. His prudence, foresight and wise judgement were of highest value to the Church in the trying experiences of that transition period. Deacon BROOKS went to the West in the summer of 1836, and for several years lived in Quincy and Carthage, Illinois. Rev. Asa TURNER, well known as "Father TURNER" was then pastor of the Congregational Church at Quincy. Deacon BROOKS attended his preaching for some time but did not unite with the Church, as Mr. TURNER was an ardent advocate of New School doctrines in theology (a pupil of Dr. N. W. TAYLOR), while Deacon B's Calvinism was of the Hopkinsian type. Like his father, he had been a thoughtful reader of theological works, and held his opinions firmly as the following incident may show. Many years ago he was at work with other men in one of the meadows on the Concord River. Deacon B breaks the silence by saying to his friend J. S., "Do you believe in the five points of Calvinism?" S. had read Dr. HOPKINS somehat and answered, "Yes, I think I do.", and with the same breath put this more practical question to Deacon B. "Can you fix the particular time when you experienced a change of heart?" To which Deacon B. replied, "No, I don't know as I can, but I have a hope that I would not give up for the world."
 

After the Presbyterian Church was formed in Quincy, he attended there partly on account of his friendship for Dr. NELSON who often supplied the pulpit. Removing to Newtown, there being no Congregational Church in the place at that time, he united with the Presbyterian Church, by letter from this church, having been dismissed 5 Oct 1846. He had in Newtown many Christian friends, whose society he enjoyed very much. The Saviour's presence cheered him at all times. When his father called him he was reading. He died in October 1860, at the age of 82 years.

Joseph BROOKS, a son of Joshua, the tanner, and uncle of Deacon Joshua, owned the estate now in the possession of Capt. S. B. THOMPSON. He was distinguished for his liberality, and was evidently very deeply interested in the formation of the Church. Before the tower was ready to receive it, he presented the town with a bell, and the note which accompanied it shows him to have been a man of the kindest feelings toward his fellow-citizens and alive to everything that concerned their welfare; "Whereas, by the all-disposing providence of God by whom the bounds of men's habitations are set, I have had my residence within the bounds of the town of Linclon, and that, remarkably in that part of the several towns of which the town of Linconl was made, wherein I have lived in unity and good agreement; and for the love and regard that I have for the inhabitants of said town, I do hereby give to the inhabitants of said town the bell that now hangs upon the steeple at the meeting-house in said town, for the town's use forever.
 

Hereunto I subscribe your hearty friend and humble servant.

Lincoln, 26 October 1756.
 
 
 

Capts. CUTLER and BOND and Lt. John HOAR were appointed a committee to expess the thanks of the town to Mr. BROOKS for his gift. A part of the communion plate of the church was also presented by him. He died 17 Sep 1759, in the 79th year of his age, and though he had several children, left 388 pounds for a school fund, which has been of great service to the town, and now is more than 1200 pounds. Inventory of his estate, 1470 pounds.

Submitted by: Douglas J. MILLER, 27909 Youngberry Dr., Saugus, CA 91350.
 

1752-Born in Medford, MA.
 

1766-Began studies in medicine under Dr. Simon TUFTS.
 

1773-Completed studies in medicine under Dr. TUFTS, began practice in Reading, MA and joined the Company of Reading Minute-men.
 

1775-As Captain, he led his Company to Concord and joined the fight at Merriams Corner on 19 April. Soon after, he was promoted to Major by the state of MA and fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
 

1776-On 01 Jan he was made Major in the Continental Army by Congress. Fought in the battles of Long Island and White Plains. Promoted to Lt.-Col. of 8th Mass. Regiment.
 

1777-On 07 Oct led in the capture of BREYMAN'S Redoubt in the campaign against BURGOYNE.
 

1778-On 24 Mar was appointed to Inspector General staff by Gen. WASHINGTON under STEUBEN and served on active duty at times in the field.
 

1782/3-Was one of the Committee of Three to present the claims of the officers to Congress at Philadelphia and brought back the Act of Congress which rejected their claims. His exact relation to the Newburgh Addresses remains obscure as all in any way involved in it later sought to escape blame for them. He was accused by a member of that plot and later told WASHINGTON of it.
 

1783-Honorable discharged from the army on 12 June and took over Dr.

TUFTS practice at Medford, MA. He served at times as President of the

Society of Cincinnatus, the Mass. Medical Society, the American Bible

Society and the Bunker Hill Association.
 

1785/6-Served in the Massachussetts House of Representatives.
 

1786-He was made Major Gen. of the Middlesex Militia by Gov. BOWDOIN and marched wth it to Worcester in SHAY'S Rebellion.
 

1791-Appointed by Pres. WASHINGTON as U. S. Marshall of Mass. District. Served as state Senator.
 

1792/6-Served as Brig.-General in the U. S. Army.
 

1798-Made Maj.-General by Pres. ADAMS in the Provincial Army during the dispute with France.
 
 
 

1812/6-Served as Adjutant General of Mass.
 

1814-Served on the Commission for Coastal Defenses and favored the Hartford Convention.
 

1816-Elected by the Federalsits as Governor of Mass. against Henry DEARBORN when Gov. STRONG resigned.
 

1817-Received LLD degree from Harvard. Welcomed Pres. Monroe on his visit to Mass.
 

1817/22-Re-elected six times as Gov. of Mass.
 

1823-On 06 Sep, Gov. BROOKS to Col. PICKERING castigates the author of the Newburgh Addresses as despicable.
 

1825-Died 01 Mar at Medford, Mass.
 
 

1. Henry BROOKS, b. ca 1591, d. 12 Apr 1683 at age of 92, came to America ca 1625. Records in Concord, MA as of 4 Mar 1638.
 

2. Timothy BROOKS, Sr., b. Concord, MA, d. 1711 Cohansey, NJ. Part of Pastor MYLES' group attacked by the Indians on the way home from church; several were murdered.
 

3. Timothy BROOKS, Jr., b. 9 Sep 1661, Woburn, MA, d. 1715/16, Bowentown, NJ, age 54. Was 2nd paastor of the Cohansey Baptist Church. Married Hannah BOWEN, descendant of King Henry I, 1080.
 

4. Seth BROOKS, Sr., b. 19 Jan 1688, Swansea, MA, d. 1715/16, Bowentown, NJ, age 54. Built first bridge over the Cohansey at Bridgetown, NJ 1716.
 

5. Seth BROOKS, Jr., b. ca 1710, d. ca 1792, age 82. Famous for his writing of "A Plowman's Complaint Against A Clergyman" .
 

6. Alpheus BROOKS, birthdate unknown, married Martha ---- 1775, d. ca 1781.
 

7. James BROOKS, b. 27 Jul 1774, d. 9 Aug 1849, age 75. Had a cabinetmaker's shop at Salem as early as 1798, later moved to Roadstown. Made desks and bureaus.
 

8. Lewis M. BROOKS, b. 6 Sep 1827, d. 2 Jul 1897, age 70. Lived at Roadstown, farmer and cabinet-maker (made caskets).
 

9. Norris P. BROOKS, b. 26 Jun 1861, d. 30 Sep 1930, age 70. Lived at Roadstown, Deerfield, Friendship and Bridgeton. He was a farmer.
 

10. Rulon D. BROOKS, Sr., b. 21 Jul 1913. Lifelong resident of Bridgeton, NJ. He has been Funeral Director, Memorial Dealer and Builder.
 

11. Rulon D. BROOKS, Jr., b. 10 Jul 1939 at Bridgeton, NJ. He is a Funeral Director and Stone Cutter.
 

12. Rulon D. Brooks, III, b. 19 Oct 1965 at Bridgeton, NJ. Changed name to Robert David. Student.

Note 1: Additional information on the Henry BROOKS line may be found in TIMOTHY BROOKS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND HIS DESCENDANTS by Robert Peacock BROOKS, The Biblio Co., Pompton Lakes, NJ, 1927.
 

Note 2: A new book recently published by a BFQE member, Lela BROOKS FENNELL, also includes the descendants of Henry BROOKS. The book, "A New BROOKS FAMILY History, NATHANIEL BROOKS, of Ashford, Connecticutt, Revolutionary War Pensioner, Some of His Ancestors and Descendants", Plus Brief Genealogies of Four Allied Lines, ALDRICH, BOOTHE, CORNWALL, KILLORAN-GURRY, 1989. Orders for the book may be sent to Mrs. Lela FENNELL, 100 Wynnwod Drive, Windybush, Wilmington, DE 19810. Cost is $37.50, including postage.

1620 Migration of the first Brooks' to America.
 

1625 MACKENZIE in his "Colonial Families of the United States" states that the ancestor of the BROOKS Family was Henry BROOKS who came to America in 1625, apparently from Scotland, since the coat of arms indicates he is of Scotch ancestry.
 

1630 A writer in the Boston and Eastern Mass. Genealogy (Vol. 2, page 652) states that Henry BROOKS came from Scotland and landed in Boston in the year 1630.
 

1638 The first record of Henry BROOKS is recorded in Concord, MA 14 Mar 1638, and is the date he was given the rights of a freeman.
 

1687 From page 695 of the "The History of Gloucester and Salem and Cumberland County", by CUSHING and SHEPPARD, "About 1687 a company of Welsh Baptist, a part of Rev. John MYLES' company from Swansea, MA came from there to Cohansey and settled in the neighborhood of Bowentown, NJ, where they built a log meeting house and were a regularly-organized church, with Rev. Timothy BROOKS, Jr. as pastor (grandson of Henry BROOKS)."
 

1690 Robert Peacock BROOKS' book "Timothy BROOKS of Massachussetts" states, "During the summer of 1690 a band of Welsh Baptist (mostly Seventh Day Worshippers) from Swansea, MA, came to the Cohansey Settlement. Among these were Timothy BARRETTS, Sr. m Rev. Timothy BROOKS, Jr., the BOWENS, the BARRETTS and the SWINNEYS. The BOWENS and the BROOKS' moved farther inland to the section of Raodstown. Here, on the road leading to the Bridge (Bridgeton) they bought farms and named their setlement Bowentown. The BARRETTS located on a run which is called to this day Barretts Run.
 

James BROOKS, 7th generation descendant of Henry BROOKS, born 27 July 1774, married Hannah, daughter of Furman and Rhoda LAWRENCE MULFORD. (Furman MULFORD was a private in the 3rd Battalion, State Troops, with Col. SUMMERS in the Rev. War. He lived at Mannington Mill near
 
 
 

Salem, NJ.) James and Hannah were married 4 Sep 1802 and lived at Roadstown. Both died of cholera on 9 Aug 1849 and are buried at the Cohansey Baptist Cemetery at Roadstown. Their monument is a marble spire, the first monument in the 13th row counting from the Bridgeton side of the Cemetery, towards the church. They had five children, one of which was Lewis M. BROOKS.
 

James had a cabinetmakers shop in Salem as early a 1798. He moved to Roadstown in 1822 and lived and died in the old brick house on the right side of the road from the Bridgeton Baptist Cemetery (later owned by the GARRISONS). This house was built by John REMINGTON in 1728. Between 1822 and 1900 James and his descendants Lewis M. and Norris P. BROOKS all lived in this house. The cabinet makers shop was reportedly located between the brick house and the road, and desks, furniture and caskets were made there.

From: Cemetery Records from Harrison County, MO, found in the Public Library, Bethany, MO.

Miller Cemetery:

E. T. BROOKS, 1875-1926

Jesse BROOKS, 1886-1970

Hughes Cemetery:
 

Jemima S. BROOKS, 15 May 1850-16 Dec 1877

Alfred E. and L. E. BROOKS, her sons, no dates.

Brooks Cemetery, White Oak Township,located on the Earl Findley place, 63 N., range 29 W., in the center of section 4:
 

Thomas J. BROOKS, 15 Apr 1826-06 May 1901

Rebecca A. BROOKS, wife of John GREEN, 29 Sep 1856-05 May 1921

Rebecca BROOKS, wife of J. A. BROOKS, d. 27 Mar 1872, age 72 yrs., 2 days

Masonic Cemetery, Eagleville, MO:
 

Edward G. BROOKS, d. 28 Dec 1912, age 52 yrs, 6 mo, 13 days

Nancy Ann BROOKS, wife, 12 Oct 1857-23 Aug 1933

Clara V. BROOKS, daughter, 25 Feb 1895-17 Feb 1915

Charlie BROOKS, son, 24 Dec 1880-12 Sep 1882

Cedar Hill (NEVILLE) Cemetery, Blythedale, MO:
 

John D. BROOKS, 1862-1942

Mary R. BROOKS, 1873-1948

Johnson A. BROOKS, 12 Jan 1828-18 Aug 1908

Susan BROOKS, 28 Aug 1837-04 Aug 1916

Lillyanna F., daughter of Susan and J. A. BROOKS, d. Oct 1856, l yr, 7 mo

Quintilla,     "         "         "         "     "     "          ", d. 01 Apr 1868, 3 mo, 7 days

Editha,         "         "         "         "     "     "         ", d. 20 Oct 1872, 11 mo, 28 days

Editha, wife of George BROOKS, d. 19 Dec 1852, 65 yrs, 1 mo, 11 days

Isabell, wife of J. L. BROOKS, d. 25 Mar 1869, 36 yrs, 1 mo, 11 days

Infant daughter of J. L. and I. BROOKS, d. 20 Mar 1869

BROOKS marriages in Harrison Co., MO:
 

John BROOKS and Susan SMITH, 20 Apr 1854.

Marion BROOKS and Mary ALLMAN, 12 Jun 1856.

Jonathan BROOKS and Sarah CRAWLEY, 10 Jan 1864.

McDonald BROOKS and Armilda HEBBINS, 06 Nov 1866.

Ansker BROOKS and Margaret SNEED, 06 Feb 1876.

Mary J. BROOKS and Adolphus BRIDGES, 11 Mar 1877.

Joseph BROOKS and Jane JONES, 05 Mar 1879.

James W. BROOKS and Nancy LEEPER, 23 Feb 1879.

James D. BROOKS and Elizabeth Rachel STUVAL, 28 Oct 1880.

Rachel BROOKS and Byron CLING, 19 Mar 1871.

Editha BROOKS and Isaac DeLONG, 18 Feb 1866.

From WANNAMAKER'S History of Harrison Co., MO:
 

Virginia C. BROOKS, daughter of Thomas and Catherine BROOKS, m. William R. BURTON. Thomas was b. 15 Apr 1826 and d. 06 Jun 1901. He came to Harrison Co., MO in 1854. He lived in White Oak Twp., Harrison Co. Other children were: Thomas B., mrs. Jennie BURTON and Rebecca, who married John GREEN on 13 Jun 1901.

William and Sarah BROOKS BROUGH were natives of LaPorte Co., IN. He was six years old when his parents settled in Harrison Co. Their son is William H. BROUGH, who was born 06 Jun 1861. Their daughter is Amanda DODGE and she lives in Kearney Co., KS.

Note: The 1860 census of Harrison Co., MO lists Thomas C. and wife Catherine, children Virginia C., Virginia and Rebecca. Parents are listed as being born in VA.

BROOKS members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, north of Blythedale, MO. From the Bi-Centennial History of Mt. Pleasant Church.
 

Submitted by: Charlotte Brooks CAZZETTO, 1635 Debbie Drive, Mableton, GA 30059.
 

    William BROOKS was born in South Carolina ca 1797 and died in Cobb Co., GA, 1860-70. He was married to Rhoda COX. He was a witness to the identity of George BROOKS on George's Revolutionary War Pension application. George was born in Mecklenburg Co., VA.
 

    Survey made by Robert BOLLING, 05 Nov 1724, for George BROOKS, 100 acres on north side of Nottingham River between the land of Samuel HARRISON and Henry GREEN. From: "Early Settlers Mecklenburg County, Virginia", Vol. I.
 

    William BROOKS, 1748, found on the Mecklenburg Co., VA tithe list.
 

    On 03 Dec 1759, Richard and Elisha BROOKS, with the consent of their wives Elizabeth and Frances BROOKS, sell for 290 pounds, 448 acres to Edward DOWSING, all of Lunenburg Co., VA. From: "Early Settlers Mecklenburg County, Virginia", Vol. II.
 

    On 02 Jun 1760, William and John WHITE sold for 240 pounds, 400 acres on both sides of Allens Creek, to Elisha BROOKS. Deed recorded 03 Jun 1760.
 

    On 02 Jun 1760, Elisha BROOKS sold to Edward BEVILLE, for 45 pounds, 50 acres on south side of Allens Creek. Witnesses: Joseph RAGSDALE, John ADAMS, John WHITE.
 

    On 02 Jun 1760, Frances, wife of Elisha BROOKS, released her dower. Also, Elisha BROOKS was a witness on a CROWDER deed of same date.
 

    George BROOKS, Rev. War Veteran, was born 04 Apr 1762, Mecklenburg County, VA.
 

    List of Tithables, 1764, St. James Parish, Lunenberg Co., VA

On 23 Mar 1765, Elisha BROOKS, for 355 pounds sold 600 acres, being all the land he then owned on Allens Creek, to John PUGHE.

Signed: Elisha (X) BROOKS, Frances BROOKS.

Recorded 08 Apr 1765.

All above data from: "Early Settlers Mecklenburg County, Virginia", Vol II.
 
 

Submitted by: Charlotte BROOKS CAZETTO, 1635 Debbie Drive, Mableton, GA 30059.

In September 1779, George BROOKS enlisted in the South Carolina Militia, Spartanburg Co., 96th District.

In 1782 the estate of Elisha BROOKS was in probate, with Frances BROOKS, of SC as Administratix.

On 14 Nov 1789, William BROOKS, 96th District, bought 200 acres on Tugaloo River from John Smith, Pendleton District.
 

On 06 Feb 1792, William BROOKS deeded 200 acres on Tugaloo River to daughters, Sarah and Margaret, for 40 shillings- he to enjoy use of.. during his lifetime. (He had a drinking problem and was afraid someone would cheat him out of his land while he was under the influence of alcohol.)
 

Note: The five following groups/families later moved to Franklin Co.,

GA.
 

On 02 Apr 1796, George BROOKS bought land from James MARTIN, west side of Luvies (?) Fork of Big Generostee Creek.
 

Ca. 1798, William BROOKS and his future wife, Rhoda COX, born in South Carolina.
 

In 1799, William BROOKS owned land on Tugaloo River bordering land granted to Thomas COX, Pendleton District.
 

In 1821, William COX, Pendleton District, left shares of plantation to William Bolen COX, John Wesley Cox, and William Tomson BROOKS, son of Garner BROOKS.
 

On 27 Dec 1827, William B. BROOKS, son of William BROOKS and Rhoda COX, was born in South Carolina. He had brothers: John Wesley, George R., Radford M., Joseph, Dr. Mervis James, and Thomas BROOKS. He had sisters: Millie, Syntha, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary Ann (married John Washington KEMP), Margaret, and Nancy BROOKS (married an OSBORNE).

Submitted by: Charlotte BROOKS CAZETTO, 1635 Debbie Drive, Mableton, GA 30059.
 

In 1837, George BROOKS, (Rev. War Veteran) lived in DeKalb Co., GA with Stacy STRICKLAND.
 

In 1850, George BROOKS, (Rev. War Veteran) lived in Cobb Co., GA with Christopher and Mary SEWELL. William and Rhoda COX BROOKS, and William B. and Rhoda Elizabeth ROBERTSON BROOKS were also liveing in Cobb Co., GA at this time.
 

On 27 Apr 1856, George BROOKS, (Rev. War Veteran), died in Cobb Co., GA.
 

In 1860, Rody (Rhoda) BROOKS died of "old age" at age of 63, in Cobb Co., GA.
 

Note: The pattern of names over a period of 100 years- Robert BOLLING (1724), Bolling COX (1766), William Bolen COX (1821), William B. BROOKS (1827).

Compiled by: Evelyn K. WEST, Washington Depot, Maine (1966).
 

0. William BRROKS was granted lot 12, West Side, in Augusta, ME, 13 Jun 1764. He was an early settler from Kennebec. He soon moved to Waterville, ME. Church, town and cemetery records in Oakland, Fairfield and Winslow, ME show the following:

1. William BROOKS (Wm.), lived greater part of his life on a farm at West Waterville, ME. He was a travelling Baptist Clergy , but was not ordained. He died in 1834 and was buried in a lot on his farm, in a clump of trees about two miles from Oakland, ME. It is related of Wm. BROOKS that he was a very Godly man, and when his wife told him he was dying, he exclaimed; "Bless the Lord, I have been praying 40 years for this day."
 

Samuel JAMES (who was interviewed by Wilson BROOKS in 1896) of Fairfield, ME, said "I lived right near William BROOKS. I remember his funeral. The sermon was preached by Rev. Stephen BICKFORD on the subject; 'If a man die, shall he live again?' The prayer was an hour long and the sermon an hour and a half."
 

Married: 1st Cathatine SHANNON, b.---, d. ca 1816
                2nd Betsy KENISTON, b.---, d. ca 1842
                (Married before 1824)
 

2. Samuel Brooks (Wm.) lived in Fairfield, ME in 1841, m. Deborah Ellis, B. 28 FEB 1789, d. 28 FEB 1866 (77 yrs.), buried in Otis Hill, Oakland, ME.
 

3. Josiah BROOKS (Wm.), m. 16 Mar 1797, Pitty GRANT, in Winslow, ME. Lived in Fairfield, ME.
 

4. John BROOKS (Wm.), lived in Oakland, ME.
 

5. William Shannon BROOKS (Wm., Wm.), b. 1790, W. Waterville, ME, d.

1891 at age of 100 yrs. Moved to Zanesville, OH about 1813. Married Ellen McELROY 1823. All children were born in Zanesville.

6. Nancy BROOKS (Wm., Wm.), m. 1st, James MERROW, of W. Waterville, ME. He d. 06 Feb 1843 and she m. 2nd, Benjamin GOODRICH, on 02 Jun 1844, of The Forks, ME. She d. 22 Jun 1880, age 81 yrs. She was a physician of no mean skill. All children were b. in W. Waterville, ME.

7. George BROOKS (WM., Wm.), m. 1st, 27 Jul 1827, at Jay, ME, Anna EUSTIS, b. 22 Nov 1806, dau. of Deacon Wm. and Anna MORSE EUSTIS of Jay, ME, d. 28 Oct 1838 at Kingfield, ME. Married 2nd, Anna's sister, Abigail EUSTIS, 20 Sep 1840, b. 31 May 1815, d. 16 Feb 1853. Abigail married 2nd, Abisha Landers (?), 2nd wife, b. 1794,

d. 08 Nov 1867. All children by the first wife, born in Kingfield, ME.

8. Dennis BROOKS (Wm., Wm.), m. 11 Apr 1834, Mehitable BAKER, dau. of Brown BAKER of West Forks. All children born in West Forks, ME.

9. Thomas Jefferson BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.), b. 1809, Fairfiled, ME, m.

1st, Mary FARNHAM, 2nd Caroline BICKFORD, 3rd, Emma MARTIN. All children born in Fairfield, ME.

10. Isaiah BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.), b. Fairfield, ME, m. April 1845, Anna ABBOTT. Believed to have had at least one child (41).
 

11. Ezra BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.), b. 1816/7, Fairfield, ME. Wife and children unknown (42).
 

12. Abraham BROKS (Samuel, Wm.) (43).
 

13. Isaac BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.), b. 08 May 1822, d. 08 Jul 1867, m. Hannah________ , d. 01 May 1865, age 34 yrs.

14. Hannah BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.) (45).
 

15. Melvina BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.), m. SHERMAN, bur. in Belgrade, ME, no issue.
 
 
 

16. Samuel E. BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.), b. ca 1835, Fairfield, ME (47).
 

17. Experience BROOKS (Samuel, Wm.) (48).
 

18. Benjamin BROOKS (Josiah, Wm.). No data found.
 

19. Reuben BROOKS (Josiah, Wm.). No data found.
 

20. Catherine MERROW (Nancy, Wm., Wm.), b. 20 Mar 1824, m. 09 Jun

1844, Milton STEVENS, of Smithville, ME. All children b. in Smithville, ME.

21. Pamelia A. BROOKS (George, Wm., Wm.), b. 16 May 1828, d. 03 Sep 1857, m. 0l Sep 1851, John B. NICHOLS of Haverhill, MA, b.---, d. June 1904. Both buried at East Haverhill, MA.

John m. 2nd, Philena EATON.

22. Emily Eustis BROOKS (George, Wm. , Wm. ), b. 30 Sep 1829, Kingfield, ME (D.A.R. 21919), d. 03 Nov 1900, Washington, CT. Married 17 Nov 1853, Samuel Clayton KINGMAN, by Rev. Addison BROWN of East Haverhill at home of the bride's sister Pamelia NICHOLS. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Sarah Ring POPE KINGMAN, b. 15 May 1830 at South Reading, MA, d. 28 May 1922, St. Augustine, FL. Both are bur. in the Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT.

23. George Henry BROOKS (Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 15 Apr 1833, Kingfield, ME, d. 09 Jan 1911, Shafter, TX, m. 08 Jul 1878, Ygnasia REZA, at Presisio, TX. He was in Co. H, 1st Inf. Cal. Volunteers, mustered out as 1st Sgt. at Las Cruses, NM 31 Aug 1864. Ygnasia was b. 31 Jul 1862, d. 01 Nov 1948 at Marfa, TX, bur. Shafter, TX. She was the dau. of Santos and Delores Fuentes REZA, but reared by an aunt and uncle, Guadalupe and Mariano FUENTES, Sr.
 
 

24. William Eustis BROOKS (Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 06 Jun 1835, Kingfield, ME, d. 26 Dec 1906 at son Clayton's home in North Cambridge, MA. Married at Waterville, ME, 06 Aug 1862, Angie Richardson WILSON, b. 31 May 1838, dau. of Rev. Adam WILSON, D.D., 1794-1870 and Sally H. RICKER, 1807-1895. Both are bur. at Clinton, CT.
 

Note: William Eustis BROOKS graduated with honors, Waterville College, 1862; immediately assisted in organizing Co. E, 16th Maine Regimented Volunteers and was mustered in as 1st Lieut., 16 Aug 1862. He was wounded 13 Dec 1862 but continued in service under Gen HOOKER until honorably discharged as Capt. of his company on a surgeon's certificate. He graduated from Yale Theological Seminary, New Haven, CT in 1867.
 

25. Mellen R. BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 18 Jun 1835, m. Christiany ARMSTRONG, and was living in Madison, ME in 1898, where all their children were born.
 

26. George W. BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 10 Jan 1838, d. 11 jan

1892, bur. Bath, ME. Married Abbie J EMERY of Fairfield, ME. No wife/children known. (75)
 

27. Ora M. BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 18 Feb 1840, d. 1865 after being wounded while in service, Co. F, 29th Maine Infantry. Married Mrs. Mary EMERY of Canaan, ME. No known children. (76)
 

28. Leander B. BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 18 Oct 1842, enlisted in Co. F, 29th Maine Infantry, m. Melissa McFADDEN, of Menominee, MI, worked as a carpenter and lived in Portland, OR, 1898. No record of children. (77)
 

29. Tilson B. BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 11 Aug 1850, m. 11 Aug 1875, Elvira ADAMS of North Anson, ME and was living in Bingham, ME, 1898. All children were born in Bingham, ME.

30. Charles B. BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 25 May 1855, m. Clara HANAU of Bath, was a musician and lived at Bath, ME.
 

31. Clara E. BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 03 Feb 1857, m. Albert ADAMS, 10 Oct 1874 of The Forks, ME. Lived in and all children born in Solon, ME.
 

32. Vesta BROOKS (Dennis, Wm., Wm.), b. 16 Mar 1860, m. 26 Apr 1880, William CUDDY of Mayfield, ME.
 

33. Benjamin BROOKS (Tho. J., Sam., Wm.), b.--, d.---, on milk route in or near Boston. (92)
 

34. Abbie BROOKS (Tho. J., Sam., Wm.), m. Albion WATSON, Rome, ME.
 

35. John F. BROOKS (Tho. J., Sam., Wm.), m. 1st Louise PRIEST, m. 2nd Nancy BICKFORD. All children born in Fairfield, ME.
 

36. Isaac R. BROOKS (Tho. J., Sam., Wm.), m. Jennie PERKINS.
 

37. Abraham S. BROOKS (Tho. J., Samuel, Wm.), died during the Civil War in the Battle of Cedar Creek, 1864, unmarried. Enlisted in Corps Co. A, 5th Regiment and reenlisted. Bounty of $600 sent to his father to pay off mortgage. Soldier s monument at his grave in Fairfield, ME.
 

38. George Manley BROOKS (Tho. J., Samuel, Wm.), b. 11 Jun 1853, d. 12 Oct 1929, bur. Upper Cemetery, Oakland, ME. Married, 15 Nov 1873, Esther A. COCHRAN, b. 02 Nov 1858, Oakland, ME, d. 14 Dec 1936. All children born in Oakland.
 

39. Calvin BROOKS (Tho. J., Samuel, Wm.), m. Milinda ------, had one child, Belinda BROOKS (108).
 

40. Belinda BROOKS (Tho. J., Samuel. Wm.), m. John BABB and had one son, Earland BABB (109). Lived in Gardner, ME.
 

41-48. No record.
 

49. Nancy STEVENS (Catherine, Nancy, Wm., Wm.), m. ---- GOODRICH, 24 Jun

1867, Waterville, ME. Lived on a farm at Oakland, ME. Children not identified (110).
 

50. Benjamin STEVENS (Catherine, Nancy, Wm., Wm.), b. 03 Dec 1848, m.

1st, 21 Apr 1869, Calista BICKFORD of Norridgewock, ME. Married 2nd, 05 Sep 1873, Mary MOSHER, of Oakland, ME. Lived in Smithfield, ME. No issue of record (111).
 

51. Milton C. STEVENS (Catherine, Nancy, Wm., Wm.), b. 10 Feb 1851, m. 17 Feb 1871, Ellen SPAULDING of Waterville (Fairfield), ME. No issue of record (112).
 

52. Oliver STEVENS (Catherine, Nancy, Wm., Wm.), b. 28 Sep 1855, m. 25 Mar 1882, Climena WADE of Fairfiled, ME. Lived in Norridgewock, ME. No issue of record (113).
 

53. Martin STEVENS (Catherine, Nancy, Wm., Wm.), b. 13 Oct 1858, m. 20 Mar 1892, Carrie MOSHER of Smithville, ME and lived there. No issue of record (114).
 

54. Lynn C. STEVENS (Catherine, Nancy, Wm., Wm.), b. 06 Feb 1863, m. 06 Feb 1883, Erma MAGOUN of Norridgewock, ME. No isssue of record (115).
 

55. Adelbert STEVENS (Catherine, Nancy, Wm., Wm.), b. 13 Jun 1867, m. 01 Jan 1896, Helen CURTIS. Was a farmer at Smithville, ME. No issue of record (116).
 

56. Mary Emma NICHOLS (Pamelia, Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 26 Jul 1852, East
 
 

Haverhill, MA, d. 24 Jan 1884, m. 08 May 1880 at Manchester, NH, William Otis MERRILL. Both are buried at Merrimac, MA.
 

57. Ella Pamelia KINGMAN (Emily, Geo., Wm., Wm.), D.A.R. #21920, b. 19 Aug 1854 at Watertown, CT, m. 1st, 23 Dec 1879, Horace Lovell EAMES, b. 25 Aug 1851, d. 14 Aug 1895 at Bridge, MA. Married 2nd, 14 May 1902, John Milton WHITE, b. 26 Nov 1833, Heath, MA, d. O1 Mar 1905. Married 3rd, 06 Dec 1906, Capt. John Carter THORPE, b. Spaling, England, 16 Jun 1839, d. St. Augustine, FLO4 May 1910. Buried in Orange City, FL.
 

58. Mary Hills KINGMAN (Emily, Geo., Wm., Wm.) D.A.R #201045, b. 28 May 1856, Watertown, CT, m. 11 May 1880, Francis Smith BUCKINGHAM of Washington, CT, b. 27 Jul 1857, New Milford, CT, d. 04 Jun 1930, Bridgeport, CT. Married by Dr. Wm. Eustis BROOKS at 233 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT.
 

59. Carrie Emily KINGMAN (Emily, Geo., Wm., Wm.), D.A.R. #248728, b. 19 Sep 1861, Bridgeport, CT, d. 27 Nov 1939, Chicago, IL, bur. Bridgeport, CT, m. 02 Jan 1890, Hiram Benjamin LOOMIS, Ph. D., b. Hartford, CT, 29 Jun 1863, son of Hiram Gaylord and Fidelia HOLCOMB LOOMIS. Married at 233 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT, by Rev. Frank SHIPMAN and Rev. Horace Caarter HOVEY, Pastor of Park St. Church of
Bridgeport, CT.
 

60. Katherine Brooks KINGMAN (Emily, Geo., Wm., Wm.), D.A.R. #107079, b. 05 Apr 1864, Bridgeport, CT, m. 28 Oct 1885, Edwin Wheeler BUCKINGHAM of Washington, CT, b. 19 Sep 1855, New Milford, CT, d. 05 Feb 1919, Lynchburg, VA. Married at 233 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT, by Rev. Gaylord DAVENPORT.

61. Evelyn Clayton KINGMAN (Emily, Geo., Wm., Wm.), D.A.R. #31977, b. 02 Feb 1873, Bridgeport, CT, m. 05 Jan 1898, Joseph Irenaeus WEST, b. NYC, 01 Jul 1876, son of James Oliver and Estella LUGAR WEST. Married at home, by Rev. Robert E. CARTER, Washington, CT. One child, Estella Lugar WEST, D.A.R. #159094, b. 22 Sep 1901, Washington, CT.
 

62. Henry Wellington BROOKS (Geo. H., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 15 Jun 1879, Ruidosa, TX, m. 15 Jun 1918, Viola SIMPSON, b. 18 Jun 1892, Chidress, TX, d. 06 Oct 1950, Topeka, KS, bur., Austin, TX.
 

63. George Frederick BROOKS (Geo. H., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 26 Dec 1880, Ruidosa, TX, d. 14 Jun 1909, Shafter, TX, m. 1st 13 Apr 1904, Jesusita DALY, (dau. of R. C. DALY, Presidio, TX), b. 23 Oct 1882, d. 27 Feb 1951, El Paso, TX. She married 2nd, Robert J. DESMOND, 19 Nov 1913, b. 27 Mar 1883, Worcester, MA, d. 16 Apr 1959, Carlsbad, NM.
 

64. Anita BROOKS (Geo. H., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 11 Mar 1886, Ruidosa, TX m. Ol Sep 1909, Manly J. HUGHES at Shafter, TX, b. 07 Sep 1875, Wausion, OH, d. 16 Apr 1955, El Paso, TX.

65. Ida BROOKS (Geo. H., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 07 Nov 1888, Ruidosa, TX, d. 06 Feb 1925, Shafter, TX, m. 09 Mar 1911, Robert Eustis SPEED, b. 07 Dec 1879, son of Eustis and Mary SPEED.
 

66. Aurora Miller BROOKS (Geo. H., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 24 Sep 1893, d. 05 Jan 1925.
 

67. William Winfield BROOKS (Geo. H., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 01 Jun 1900, Shafter, TX, m. 1st 08 Jun 1924, Grace Tennie BRYMER, b. 17 Feb 1904, Duncan, OK, d. 30 Oct 1959, Corpus Christi, TX. Married 2nd, ---
 
 
 

ARBY, 1961, Houston, TX.
 

68. Glenelg BROOKS ( Geo. H., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 17 Nov 1904, Shafter, TX, m. 14 Jul 1930, Delfina MANRIQUES of LA, in Carlsbad, NM, b. 24 Dec 1908, Shafter, TX, d. 27 Jan 1963, Los Alamos, NM.
 

69. Ida May BROOKS (Wm. E., Geo., Wm., Wm.), D.A.R. #69047, b. 31 May
1870, Clinton, CT, d. 01 Feb 1941, m. 15 May 1902, Elmer Ellsworth ROUSE of Benton Harbor, at Benton Harbor, MI (a widower with two children), b. 14 Mar 1862, Eden Prairie, MN, d. 20 Jun 1932, Benton Harbor, MI.
 

70. Clayton Kingman BROOKS (Wm. E., Geo., Wm., Wm.), b. 15 Jul 1874, West Haven, CT, d. 11 Dec 1946, Cambridge, MA, m. 15 May 1900, at Paris, ME, Edith Grace HARLOW, b. 24 Dec 1876.
 

71-96. No record.

97. May BROOKS (John F., Thos. J., Samuel, Wm.), b. 03 May ----, m Roland BAKER.
 

Children:

I Ethel BAKER (166)

II Dorothy BAKER (167)
 

98. Cora BROOKS (John F., Thos. J., Samuel, Wm.), m Jason BICKFORD.
 

Children: Born:

I Vina BICKFORD (168) 1893

II Louise BICKFORD (169) 1896.
 

99-100. No Record.
 

Editor's Note: BROOKS' IN MAINE will be continued in Vol.VIII, No. 4 and probably into Vol. IX, No. 1.
 

[Data from Family Group Record] (2 sheets)

Submitted by:

Charlotte Brooks Cazzetto

1635 Debbie Drive

Mableton, Georgia 30059
 

Husband: William Brooks

Born: ca 1797, South Carolina

Died: Between 1860-1870, Cobb County, Georgia

Wife: Rhoda Cox

Born: South Carolina, ca 1797

Died: Cobb County, Georgia, Aug 1863

Children:

M John W. Brooks, born S. C.

M George R. Brooks, born S.C.; died, 1853, Cobb Co., GA; m. Sarah Chastain, died: Arkansas

F Millie Brooks, born S.C.

F Syntha Brooks, born S.C.

M William B. Brooks, born: 27 Dec 1827, S. C.; died: 2 May 1916, Buried : Co. Line Meth. Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga.; married to Rhoda Elizabeth Robertson, born: 14 Feb 1832; died: 22 May 1848; Buried : Co. Line Meth. Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga..

F Sarah Brooks

F Elizabeth Brooks, married to _____ Robertson.

M Radford M. Brooks, born: 1831; died: 4 Nov 1923; (never married) Buried : Co. Line Meth. Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga.

M Joseph Brooks, married to Eliza _____.

F Mary Ann Brooks, born: 28 Oct 1836; died: 11 Feb 1929 Cobb Co., Ga. married 4 Jan 1856 to John Washington Kemp.

M Mervis James Brooks (Dr.), born: 15 July 1839, GA; died: 20 Sep 1892; Buried : Co. Line Meth. Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga.

F Margarett

F Nancy (Aunt "Sis"), born 1847; died 1924; married _____ Osborne. Buried : Co. Line Meth. Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga.

M Thomas M.
 

Source: They Went Before, By Norris & Kemp Mabry

Census Records, Cemeteries, Death Cert.

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Charlotte Brooks Cazzetto

1635 Debbie Drive

Mableton, Georgia 30059
 

Husband: William B. Brooks

Born: 27 Dec 1827, S.C.

Died: 5 May 1916, Cobb Co., GA

Burial: Co. Line Meth. Cobb Co. Ga

Father: William Brooks

Mother: Rhoda cox

Wife: Rhoda Elizabeth Robertson

Born: 14 Feb. 1832

Died: 22 May 1898, Cobb. Co., GA

Burial: Co. Line Meth Church, Red Rock, Ga

Father: Samuel Robertson

Mother: Celia (or Lillah) _____

Children:

M James Radford Brooks, born 23 June 1852, Cobb Co., GA; died 5 Apr 1931 cobb Co., GA Burial: Gresham Cem.; married 16 Dec 1875 to Martha Elizabeth McCleskey, born 19 Mar 1850, died, 24 Jun 1942, Cobb Co., GA; Burial, Gresham Cem., Cobb Co., Ga.

F Celia R. Brooks, born 11 Aug 1854, Cobb Co., Ga; died 24 Jan 1942, Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga; Burial, Co. Line Meth. (never married)

F Martha J. Brooks, born 5 Jul 1858, Cobb Co., GA; died 27 Nov 1943, Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga; Burial, Co. Line Meth. (never married)

F Mary F Brooks, born 20 Dec 1861, Cobb Co., Ga; died 21 Jun 1943; married 21 Aug 1881 to Starling A. Kemp, born 7 Jan 1859, died 4 Dec 1944.

M William Franklin Brooks, born 7 Sep 1864, Cobb Co., Ga; died 24 Oct 1952, Marietta, Ga.; Burial: Mt. Zion Baptist; married 6 Dec 1886 to Emma Eliza Latimer, born 30 Mar 1865, Cobb Co., GA; died 10 Apr 1949, Marietta, Ga; Burial: Mt. Zion Baptist.

M John W. Brooks, born 20 Mar 1867, Cobb Co., Ga; died 27 Aug 1891, Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga; Burial, Co. Line Meth.; married 8 Sec 1889 to Sallie wicker Story, born 26 Sep 1871, died 19 Mar 1951, Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga; Burial, Co. Line Meth.

M Marion A. Brooks, born 2 July 1869, Cobb Co., Ga; died 22 Feb 1936, Paulding Co., Ga; Burial, Dallas City Cem.; married to Willi Bone, born 20 Feb 1874; died 25 Dec 1947, Paulding Co., Ga; Burial, Dallas City Cem.

F Lou A. Brooks, born 4 Nov 1872, Cobb Co., Ga; died 6 Nov 1944, Red Rock, Cobb Co., Ga; Burial: Co. Line Meth. (never married)
 

Sources: Cemeteries, Cobb Co. Marriage Records, Census Records, Death Certificates.

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Quita V. SHIER

215 W. St. Andrews

Midland, MI 48640
 

Husband: James BROOKS

Born: 1754

Marr: 28 Jan 1790, Nelson Co., KY

Died: 1833, New Orleands, LA

Husband's Father: Benjamin BROOKS, Sr.

Husband's Mother: Nancy _____

Wife: Mary (Polly) WHITE

Wife's Father: William WHITE

Wife's Mother: Elizabeth ?

Children:

1. F Betsy BROOKS, born 18 Feb 1792, Fayette Co., KY

2. F Elizabeth BROOKS, born 19 May 1793, Fayette Co., KY; married 24 Dec 1810 to Lewis BLEDSOE.

3. M Thomas BROOKS, born 25 Nov 1794, Clark Co., KY.

4. M William BROOKS, born 14 Feb 1796, Clark Co., KY; married 10 Jun 1815 to Malinda SHEPHERD.

5. F Henriette (Herrite) BROOKS, born 12 Jun 1797, Clark Co., KY; married 10 Apr 1813 to James RICHARDS.

6. M Samuel BROOKS, born 11 Jan 1798, Clark Co., KY.

7. F Mary (Polly) BROOKS, born 27 Aug 1800, Clark Co., KY; married 06 Mar 1817 to James ADAMS.

8. F Ellena BROOKS, born 25 Jan 1801, Clark Co., KY.

9. M James BROOKS, born 12 Jul 1803, Clark Co., KY; married 28 Apr. 1825 to Rebecca CONKWRIGHT

10. F Nelly (?) BROOKS, married 12 Oct 1816 to Joshua PEACHER.

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Quita V. SHIER

215 W. St. Andrews

Midland, MI 48640
 

Husband: Banjamin Brooks, Sr.

Born: ca 1730, Faquier Co., VA

Marr: ca 1750, Faquier Co., VA

Died: June-October 1809, Highland Co., OH

Wife: Nancy ?

Children:

1. M James BROOKS, born ca 1754, Faquier Co., VA; died 1833; married 28 Jan 1790 to Mary (Polly) WHITE (1)

2. M Thomas BROOKS, born ca 1754, Faquier Co., VA; died 15 April 1800; married 13 Mar 1782 to Sarah BOONE.

3. M William BROOKS, born ca 1760, Faquier Co., VA; died Sep 1816; married 1789 to Elizabeth GRIMES.

4. M Samuel BROOKS, born ___, Faquier Co., VA.

5. M Benjamin BROOKS, Jr. , born PA or VA; married 1810-12 to Polly McHENRY?

6. F Mary BROOKS, married to _____DUNGAN.

7. F Betsy BROOKS, married to James HAYS.

8. M John BROOKS

9. F Rachel BROOKS, married to Joseph KNOX.
 

[Data from Family Group Record] (2 pages)

Submitted by:

Kathy PATTERSON

Apdo 21-983

04000 Mexico DF

Mexico
 

Husband: Asa BROOKS, Farmer (Listed as Ira in 1820 NY Census Index)

Born: ca 1792, New York

Marr: ca 1816, New York (Possibly Buffalo area)

Died: 06 February 1849, Madison Co., IL

Wife: Anna JOY

Born: ca 1795, Putney, VT

Died: 1845-1848, Madison Co., IL

Wife's Father: David JOY

Children:

1. M Barton BROOKS, born ca 1817, NY; died 1845-48 Madison Co., IL; married 21 Nov 1844 to Nancy RHOADS.

2. F Mary BROOKS, born 1819, Chautauqua, NY; died in Dickinson Co., KS; married 31 Mar 1835 to William E. HILL.

3. M Charles Hiram BROOKS,,born 1821 Chautauqua, NY; died 1861 Madison Co., IL; married 03 Feb 1848 to Sarah M. HILLHOUSE.

4. M David J. BROOKS, born 1823, Chautauqua, NY; died 1867 Madison Co., IL; married 12 Feb 1846 to Mary Maria VANATTA.

5. M Joshua P. BROOKS, born ca 1824, Chautauqua, NY; married 08 Oct 1857 to Mary Ann LEE.

6. F Harriet BROOKS, born 1825, Chautauqua, NY; married 21 Dec 1845 to Lewis N. TAPP.

7. M Sylvanua BROOKS, born 1827, Chautauqua, NY.

8. M ? BROOKS, born 1825-1830, Chautauqua, NY.; died 1845-1849.

9. F Lucy Ann BROOKS, born 1830, Chautauqua, NY; married 23 May 1850 to James McCARVER.

10. M Elias Fort BROOKS, born 22 Feb 1835, Madison Co., IL; died 18 Dec 1907, Texas Co., MO; married 22 Sept 1859 to Phebe MOORE.

11. F Francisca BROOKS, born 17 Jan 1837, Madison Co., IL; died 13 Jan 1917, Montgomery Co., IL; married 14 Dec 1856 to William H. ALVIS.

12. F Hannah Foster BROOKS, born 1839, Madison Co., IL.; died in Dickinson Co., KS; married to Tom WILSON.

13. F Permelia BROOKS, born 1840, Madison Co., IL.

14. M Asa BROOKS, born ca 1843, Madison Co., IL.
 

Note: There may have been two more daughters b. ca 1830, per 1845 state census. Aunt Nellie believed there were 18 children in this family.

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Claudette Kortz

700 Burns

Essexville, MI

Date: April 17, 1988
 

Husband: Judson BROOKS

Born: ?, New York

Wife: Naomi SMITH

Born: ?, New York

Children:

1. Livingston Charles BROOKS, born 14 Dec 1834, Oneida Co., New York; died: 22 Feb 1915 Albion Twsp. Calhoun Co., MI; Burial: Clarendon Cem., Tekonsha, MI.

Sources of Information: Livingston Brooks death cert., Census Records
 
 
 

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Claudette Kortz

700 Burns

Essexville, MI

Date: April 17, 1988
 

Husband: Livingston Charles BROOKS

Born: 14 Dec 1834, Oneida County, New York

Marr: ca 1858

Death: 22 Feb 1915, Albion Twsp. Calhoun Co., MI

Burial: Clarendon Cemetery, Tekonsha, MI

Places of Residence: Clarendon, MI, Albion Twsp.

Occupation: Farming

Military Rec.: Civil War

His Father: Judson BROOKS

His Mother: Naomi SMITH

Wife: Jeanette Ann POWERS

Born: 8 June 1843, New York

Death: 19 November 1892, Clarendon, MI

Burial: Clarendon Cemetery, Tekonsha, MI

Places of Residence: Clarendon, MI

Her Father: Philander POWERS

Her Mother: Nancy Ann Burns

Children:

1. Agnes Deatte BROOKS, born July 1859, MI; died 24 June 1927, Eckford Twsp., Calhoun Co., MI. Married to Asehal PRATT.

2. Norman S. BROOKS, born 3 June 1861, MI; died 3 September 1881, Clarendon, MI; Burial, Clarendon Cemetery, Tekonsha, MI.

3. Zadok Philander BROOKS, born 4 May 1868, Homer, MI; Died 14 May 1952 Afton, MI Cheboygan, Co., MI; Burial, Afton, MI Towers Cem.; married to Bessy Jane BATER.

4. Oscar Judson BROOKS, born 24 February 1870, Homer MI, Calhoun Co.; died 5 September, 1952, Koehler Twsp. Cheboygan Co., MI; burial 9 September 1952 Forest Lawy Cem., Tower, MI; married 30 December 1888 to Clara Mary Jane RINAKER.

5. Eugene BROOKS, born 1872, MI; died 28 November 1892; burial: Clarendon Cem., Tekonsha, MI.

6. Joseph N. BROOKS, born 1874, MI.

7. Maude Gabrella BROOKS, born January 1876, MI; died 22 April 1950, Marshall, MI; Burial: Marshall, MI Oakridge Cem.; married 12 December 1897 to Frank WELLS.

8. Nancy N. BROOKS, born January 1878, MI. Married to _____ HARTSON. Child: Juckett HARTSON.

9. Emma G. BROOKS, born June 1881, MI; married 1897, MI to Clifford WILDINSON.

Sources of Information: Death records, Census Records, Military Records

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Claudette Kortz

700 Burns

Essexville, MI

Date: April 17, 1988
 

Husband: Oscar Judson BROOKS

Born: 24 February 1870, Homer, MI Calhoun Co., MI

Died: 5 September 1952 Koehler Twsp., Cheboygan Co., , MI

Married: 30 December 1888 Clarendon, MI Calhhoun Co., MI

Burial: 9 September 1952, Forest Lawn Cem., Tower MI

Places of Residence: Clarendon, MI, Afton, MI

Occupation: Farmer

His Father: Livingston BROOKS

His Mother: Jeannette POWERS

Wife: Clara Mary Jane RINAKER

Born: 16 October 1871, Clarendon, MI

Died: 25 June 1952, Koehler Twsp. Cheboygan, MI

Burial: 29 June 1952 Forest Lawn Cem, Tower, MI

Her Father: Adam RINAKER

Her Mother: Grace STIBLEY

Children:

1. Oscar Eugene BROOKS, born 24 June 1891, MI; died 9 August 1935, Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co., MI; Burial 13 August 1935 Tower, MI. Mar: Single.

2. Theordore (Ted) BROOKS, born 1893, MI; died ca 1947-48 Cleveland, Ohio VA Hospital.

3. Grace Jeanette BROOKS, born 15 September 1896, Clarendon, MI; died 6 February 1972 Marshall, MI; Burial: Oakridge Cem. Marshall, MI; married to Frank WELLS.

4. Roy BROOKS, born 1899, MI.

5. Ellen Earnestteen BROOKS, born 24 June 1905, Girard, MI; died 19 March 1965 Bay City, MI; Burial Clavary Cem., Kawkawlin, MI; married 15 February 1926 to Nelson David MORIN.

Sources of information: Birth, Marriage, Death Records. Census Records

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Claudette Kortz

700 Burns

Essexville, MI

Date: April 17, 1988
 

Husband: Nelson David MORIN

Born: 29 December 1891 Beaver Twsp., Bay Co., MI

Married: 15 February, 1926 Kawkawlin, MI Sacred Heart Church

Died: 25 January 1962, Saginaw, MI

Burial: Calvary Cem. Kawkawlin, MI

Places of Residence: Beaver, MI; Bay City, MI; Saginaw, MI

Church Affilation: Catholic

His Father: Isreal P. MORIN

His Mother: Mary A. BETZOLD

Wife: Ellen Earnestteen BROOKS

Born: 24 June 1905, Girard, MI Branch Co., MI

Death: 19 March 1965, Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI

Burial: Calvary Cem. Kawkawlin, MI

Places of Residence: Girard, MI; Cheboygan Co., MI; Bay City, MI

Church Affilation: Catholic

Other Husbands: Ernest GOTTLEBER, 4 May 1923 Cheb. Co., MI

Her Father: Oscar J. BROOKS

Her Mother: Clara RINAKER

Children:

1. Regina Florence MORIN, born 17 April 1926, Beaver Twsp. Bay Oc., MI; Married (1)1943 to Leo MERCIER, (2)1949 to Al PHILL___.

2. Nelson Roy MORIN, born 17 June 1928, Beaver Twsp., Bay Co., MI; died 24 February 1947 Bay City, MI; Burial Calvary Cem., Kawkawlin, MI; Marr: Single.

3. Theodore MORIN, born 9 June 1929, Beaver Twsp. Bay Co., MI; died 29 June 1929 Bay City, MI; burial Calvary Cem. Kawkawlin, MI; Marr: Single.

4. Norbert Isreal MORIN, born 5 October 1930 beaver Twsp. Bay Co., MI; married October 1950 to June WOODRUFF.

5. Denelda Mary Jane MORIN, born 14 December 1931, Beaver Twsp. Bay Co., MI; married June 1954 to Robert J. HAYWARD.

6. Leo Alexander MORIN, born 24 June 1933, Beaver Twsp. Bay Co., MI; died 5 July 1959, Bay City, Mi Bay Co, MI; Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Kawkawlin, MI; married 21 July 1956 to Lois L. FULCO.

7. Amos David MORIN, born 14 September 1934, Beaver Twsp, Bay Co., MI; died Bay City, MI, Bay Co., MI; Burial Floral Gardens, Bay Co., MI; married 16 April 1954 to Joyce SATKOWIAK.

8. Leon Clarence MORIN, born 14 November 1935 Bay Co., MI; married 2 March 1957 to Phyllis SZYILOGYI.

9. Ernest Lawrence MORIN, born 21 August 1937 Bay Co., Mi; married 19 October 1957 Indiana to Jacqueline RICHARD.

10. Neil Gordon, born 22 Apeil 1939 Bay City, MI; married (1) Lila RICE, (2) Mary LEE.

Sources of Information: Birth, Death, Marriage Records.

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Claudette Kortz

700 Burns

Essexville, MI

Date: April 17, 1988
 

Husband: Robert James HAYWARD

Born: 22 Jan 1926, Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI

Marriage: June 1954 Bay Co., MI

Places of Residence: Bay City, MI

Church affilitation: Catholic

Military Record: Air Force

His Father: Raymond J. HAYWARD

His Mother: Delia BLACKBURN

Wife: Denelda Mary Jane MORIN

Born: 14 December 1931 Beaver Twsp., Bay Co., MI

Places of Residence: Beaver, MI, Bay Co., MI

Occupation: Paralegal

Church affilitation: Catholic

Other Husbands: Albert JOSEPH Aug. 1971 Bay Co., MI

Her Father: Nelson MORIN

Her Mother: Ellen BROOKS

Children:

1. Robert James HAYWARD, born 4 May 1953, Ann Arbor, MI; married 15 January 1984 Lexington, Maryland (U. S. Navy) to Elizabeth KERRIGAN.

2. Janet Marie HAYWARD, born 19 July 1954, Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI; married 22 November 1978 Bay Co., MI to Robert H. RITTER (Divorced).

3. Denice Ann HAYWARD, born 27 May 1955, Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI.

4. Claudette Jean HAYWARD, born 2 June 1956 Bay City, Mi Bay Co., MI.; married 8 June 1973 Bay City Mi, Bay Co., MI to Jonathan J. KORTZ.

5. Sandra Kay HAYWARD, born 4 June 1957 Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI.

6. Kimm Michael HAYWARD, born 22 August 1958, Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI; married (1) 1978 Bay City, MI to Katy MOSES (2) 182 Brunswick, Maine to Robin WALKER.

7. Rebecca Lynn HAYWARD, born 10 October 1959, Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI; married 14 May 1977 Bay City, MI St. Joseph Church to Joseph S. PANKO.

[Data from Family Group Record]

Submitted by:

Claudette Kortz

700 Burns

Essexville, MI

Date: April 17, 1988
 

Husband: Jonathan Joseph KORTZ

Born: 18 May 1953 Bay Co., MI

Married: 8 Juen 1973 Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI

Places of Residence: Bay City, MI Essexville, MI

Occupation: Custodian

Church Affiliation: Catholic

His father: Joseph KORTZ

His Mother: Joy THOMAS

Wife: Claudette Jean HAYWARD

Born: 2 June 1956 Bay City, MI Bay Co., MI

Places of Residence: Bay City, MI Virginia, Essexville, MI

Church Affiliation: Catholic

Her Father: Robert HAYWARD

Her Mother: Denelda MORIN

Children:

1. Christopher Jon KORTZ, born 3 December 1973 Bay Co., MI.

2. Mandy Jo KORTZ, born 16 October 1975 Bay Co., MI

3. Amy Rebecca KORTZ, born 2 March 1977 Bay Co., MI.