Who was Edward Brooks?

Edward Brooks (1786–1817) was born in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Brooks 1786–1817

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1786 · Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 13 Sep 1817 · New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States

Father Thomas Brooks

Mother Mercy Tufts

Siblings Abigail Brooks, Isaac Brooks, James Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Lucy Brooks, Mercy Brooks, Samuel Brooks, Simon Brooks, Thomas Brooks, William Brooks, William S Brooks

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Brooks

Mercy Tufts

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Brooks began in 1786 in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Edward Brooks passed away in 1817 in New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States.

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1786

Birth of Edward Brooks in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1817

Death of Edward Brooks in New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Cowling, Kent, England (1465) to Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1786) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Brooks (1786–1817) was born in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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