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Alfred Alexander Brooks 1826–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 June 1826

Birth Location: Savannah, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 7 December 1912

Death Location: Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Thomas Brooks

Mother: Sophia Baldwin

Spouse(s): Nancy Sheppard, Mary Wyatt, Mary Curry

Children(s): Nancy Brooks, Martha Brooks, Leanah Ferguson, Sarah Brooks, John Brooks, Alice Presley, William Brooks, Thomas Brooks, Mary Sheppard, Charles Brooks, Lizzie Brooks, Mattie Brooks, Nancy Brooks

In 1826, Alfred Alexander Brooks entered the world in Savannah, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas Brooks And Sophia Baldwin. In 1850, Alfred Alexander Brooks resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. Alfred Alexander Brooks married Mary Curry, Mary Wyatt, Nancy R Moore Brooks Sheppard, and had children including Alice Presley, Charles Curry Brooks, John A Brooks, Leanah J Ferguson, Lizzie Brooks, Martha Mattie E Brooks, Mary Francis Sheppard, Mattie Paralee Brooks, Nancy Cornelia Brooks, Nancy Jane Brooks, Sarah Ann Brooks, Thomas Jefferson Jeff Brooks, William T Brooks. Alfred Alexander Brooks passed away in 1912 in Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Alfred Alexander Brooks entered the world in Savannah, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas Brooks And Sophia Baldwin.
  • In 1850, Alfred Alexander Brooks resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Alfred Alexander Brooks married Mary Curry, Mary Wyatt, Nancy R Moore Brooks Sheppard, and had children including Alice Presley, Charles Curry Brooks, John A Brooks, Leanah J Ferguson, Lizzie Brooks, Martha Mattie E Brooks, Mary Francis Sheppard, Mattie Paralee Brooks, Nancy Cornelia Brooks, Nancy Jane Brooks, Sarah Ann Brooks, Thomas Jefferson Jeff Brooks, William T Brooks.
  • Alfred Alexander Brooks passed away in 1912 in Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Brooks
1793–1860
Birth Location: Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
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Sophia Baldwin
1805–1860
Birth Location: Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Nancy Sheppard
1824–1896
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina
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Mary Wyatt
1847–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MW
Mary Curry
1845–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
MC

Children(s)

Nancy Brooks
1854–1926
Birth Location: Tennessee
NB
Martha Brooks
1850–1922
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
MB
Leanah Ferguson
1855–1933
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
LF
Sarah Brooks
1856–1926
Birth Location: Tennessee
SB
John Brooks
1860–1914
Birth Location: Tennessee
JB
Alice Presley
1863–1941
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
AP
William Brooks
1866–
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
WB
Thomas Brooks
1848–1909
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
TB
Mary Sheppard
1849–1920
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
MS
Charles Brooks
1870–1944
Birth Location: Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
CB
Lizzie Brooks
1877–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LB
Mattie Brooks
1873–1942
Birth Location: Hawkins, Tennessee
MB
Nancy Brooks
1868–1943
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
NB

Alfred Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Alfred Brooks
1826–1912
Birth Place: Savannah, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas Brooks
1793–1860
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Sophia Baldwin
1805–1860
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Baldwin
1772–1830
Bedford, Montgomery, Virginia
Elizabeth ("betsey") Newberry
1770–1825
Bedford, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Baldwin
1752–1798
Elizabeth Ferrell
1752–1835
Samuel Newberry
1773–1857
Eunice Newberry
1771–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonan Powers
1742–1833
Jerusha Harmon
1744–1783

Alfred Brooks's Descendants

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Alfred (Alexander) Brooks (6 June 1826–7 December 1912) m. Nancy (R. Moore \ Brooks \) Sheppard (3 May 1824–10 October 1896) m. Mary Wyatt (Abt 1847–) m. Mary Curry (Dec 1845–)
  1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Brooks 1854–1926 m. William (Jasper) Benson 1851–1896
    1. 1. Sarah (F.) Benson 1876–
    2. 2. Edward (W) Benson 1875–1875
    3. 3. Infant Benson 1876–1876
    4. 4. Berthia Benson 1886–
    5. 5. Charley Benson 1889–
    6. 6. Johnie (E) Benson 1894–
    7. 7. Magie Taylor 1884–
    8. 8. Nora (A) Benson 1880–1932 m. Walter Benson 1880– m. John (F) Johnson 1876– m. John (W) Johnson 1879–1950
      1. 1. Ruth Jones 1904–1981
      2. 2. Fred (L.) Johnston 1905–1999 m. Zetta (Lee) Milam 1907–1995
      3. 3. Bernice Miller 1910–2000 m. George (Walter) Miller 1904–1980
      4. 4. Jim Johnson 1914–1985 m. Dorothy Cole 1917–
      5. 5. Florien Johnson 1916–1972 m. Raymond (Leslie) Bailey 1902–1969
        1. 1. Martha (Ann) Bailey 1939–1998
        2. 2. John (Witt) Bailey 1936–1989
        3. 3. Jerry (L) Bailey 1937–1999
      6. 6. Witt Johnson 1918–2004 m. Kathleen (Mary) Mildrum 1920–2004
      7. 7. Robert (J) Johnston 1902–1918
      8. 8. Carl Johnston 1912–1914
      9. 9. Exie (L.) Johnston 1900–1908
      10. 10. Samuel (E) Johnston 1909–1965 m. M (Mary) Dombecki 1915–
      11. 11. Elbert (R) Johnston 1907–1961 m. Henna (P.) Clark 1911–2001 m. Zelda Wellman 1912–1992 m. Violet (M) Stevens 1904–1991
        1. 1. Bobbie (Sue) Johnston 1929–2007 m. Felix (C.) Quinal 1911–2002
        2. 2. Charles (Zonval) Johnston 1932–1992 m. Odessa (Mae) Jackson 1936–2000
        3. 3. Vonda (J) Johnston 1924–2015
        4. 4. Donald (B) Johnston 1934–1963
  2. 2. Martha ("Mattie" E.) Brooks 1850–1922
  3. 3. Leanah (J) Ferguson 1855–1933
  4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Brooks 1856–1926
  5. 5. John (A) Brooks 1860–1914
  6. 6. Alice Presley 1863–1941
  7. 7. William (T) Brooks 1866–
  8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson "Jeff") Brooks 1848–1909
  9. 9. Mary (Francis) Sheppard 1849–1920
  10. 10. Charles (Curry) Brooks 1870–1944
  11. 11. Lizzie Brooks 1877–
  12. 12. Mattie (Paralee) Brooks 1873–1942 m. Amos (Newton) Gonce 1868–1922
    1. 1. Nancy (Cornelia) Gonce 1906–2001
    2. 2. Hugh (Edford Grant) Gonce 1896–1930
    3. 3. Arthur (Davis) Gonce 1892–1955
    4. 4. Minnie (Mabel) Gonce 1914–1974
    5. 5. Stella (Mae) Gonce 1909–1978
    6. 6. Elizabeth (A) Gonce 1903–1995
    7. 7. William Gonce 1894–
  13. 13. Nancy (Cornelia) Brooks 1868–1943

Alfred Brooks's Timeline

6 Records

1826
6 June 1826
Birth of Alfred Alexander Brooks in Savannah, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Savannah, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 24
Alfred Alexander Brooks resided here in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 44
Alfred Alexander Brooks resided here in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Alfred Alexander Brooks resided here in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
Alfred Alexander Brooks resided here in Civil District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1912
7 December 1912
Age 86
Death of Alfred Alexander Brooks in Prospect Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee
Prospect Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 June 1826
    Event Place: Savannah, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 144
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 11
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Page: 426C; Enumeration District: 063
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: 1261; Page: 306A; Enumeration District: 083
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 133B; Family History Library Film: 553036
    [6] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1843; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 051; Line: 5; List Number: 174
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1241578
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 204B; Image: 412
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1843
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1843; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 051; Line: 5; List Number: 174

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 204B; Image: 412

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 133B; Family History Library Film: 553036

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Page: 426C; Enumeration District: 063
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: 1261; Page: 306A; Enumeration District: 083

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1241578

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1843; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 051; Line: 5; List Number: 174

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 December 1912
    Event Place: Prospect Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Court Records (Belmont County, Ohio), Ca. 1836-1900 ; General Index to Estates, 1801-1935; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Belmont County); Probate Place: Belmont, Ohio
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Court Records (Belmont County, Ohio), Ca. 1836-1900 ; General Index to Estates, 1801-1935; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Belmont County); Probate Place: Belmont, Ohio
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