Who was Miles Brooks?

Miles Brooks (1781–1840) was born in ,Culpepper,Virginia,USA and died in Brooks Grove,Mclean,Illinois,USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Miles Brooks 1781–1840

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Dec 1781 · ,Culpepper,Virginia,USA

Died 24 Dec 1840 · Brooks Grove,Mclean,Illinois,USA

Father John Brooks

Mother Lilly Ann Amos

Spouse Lucinda A Pulliam

Children America Brooks, Elizabeth Betsy Brooks, Elza Elzey M Brooks, Lucy Ann Brooks, Martha D Brooks, Milla Millie Brooks, Presley Thornton Brooks, Sarepta Brooks, Shurilda Or Zerilda Brooks

Siblings Dabney Brooks, George Brooks, James Brooks, John Jr Brooks, Susannah Brooks, Virginia Brooks, William Brooks

Records

1810 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census 1830 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850 U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., General Land Office Records, … Illinois Public Land Purchase Records

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Immediate Family

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Elizabeth Betsy Brooks

Presley Thornton Brooks

Sarepta Brooks

Shurilda Or Zerilda Brooks

Biography

The story of Miles Brooks began in 1781 in,Culpepper,Virginia,USA. In 1810, Miles Brooks resided in Barren, Kentucky, United States. In 1820, Miles Brooks resided in Hart, Kentucky, United States. Miles Brooks married lucinda a pulliam, and had children including america brooks, elizabeth betsy brooks, elza elzey m brooks, lucy ann brooks, martha d brooks, milla millie brooks, presley thornton brooks, sarepta brooks, shurilda or zerilda brooks. Miles Brooks passed away in 1840 in Brooks Grove,Mclean,Illinois,USA.

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Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Land Records U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015
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Record Illinois Public Land Purchase Records

Life Timeline

1781

Birth of Miles Brooks in,Culpepper,Virginia,USA

Birth

1810

Miles Brooks resided here in Barren, Kentucky, United States

Residence

1820

Miles Brooks resided here in Hart, Kentucky, United States

Residence

1830

Miles Brooks resided here in Tazewell, Illinois, United States

Residence

1840

Miles Brooks resided here in McLean, Illinois, United States

Residence

1840

Death of Miles Brooks in Brooks Grove,Mclean,Illinois,USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Miles Brooks

This ancestor line traces from England (1582) to ,Culpepper,Virginia,USA (1781) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Miles Brooks (1781–1840) was born in ,Culpepper,Virginia,USA and died in Brooks Grove,Mclean,Illinois,USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Miles 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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