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William Alfred Brooks 1852–1936

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Brooks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Dec 1852 · Barming, Maidstone, Kent, England
Died 23 Jan 1936 · Renwicktown, Marlborough, New Zealand
Children Walter Brooks

Researchers connected through William Brooks 1852–1936

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
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Biography

The story of William Alfred Brooks began in 1852 in Barming, Maidstone, Kent, England. William Alfred Brooks had children including walter brooks. William Alfred Brooks passed away in 1936 in Renwicktown, Marlborough, New Zealand.

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Life Timeline

1852
Birth of William Alfred Brooks in Barming, Maidstone, Kent, England
Birth
1936
Death of William Alfred Brooks in Renwicktown, Marlborough, New Zealand
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Brooks (1852–1936) was born in Barming, Maidstone, Kent, England and died in Renwicktown, Marlborough, New Zealand. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 1 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William Brooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Alfred Brooks PTP
1852–1936
Barming, Maidstone, Kent, England
Parents
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William Brooks's Descendants

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William Alfred Brooks PTP 1852–1936