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Benjamin Williamson Brooks 1878–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1878

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 24 Jun 1955

Death Location: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Benjamin Brooks

Mother: Lou Orver

Spouse(s): Katherine Turley

Children(s): Benjamin Jr, Catherine Brooks, Adelaide Brooks, Katherine Brooks, Adelaid Brooks

In 1878, Benjamin Williamson Brooks entered the world in Tennessee, born to Benjamin Brooks And Lou Vivia Orver. In 1880, Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided in Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Williamson Brooks married Katherine Turley, and had children including Adelaid Turley Brooks, Adelaide I Brooks, Benjamin Williamson Brooks Jr, Catherine L Brooks, Katherine Brooks. Benjamin Williamson Brooks passed away in 1955 in Shelby County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Benjamin Williamson Brooks entered the world in Tennessee, born to Benjamin Brooks And Lou Vivia Orver.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided in Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Williamson Brooks married Katherine Turley, and had children including Adelaid Turley Brooks, Adelaide I Brooks, Benjamin Williamson Brooks Jr, Catherine L Brooks, Katherine Brooks.
  • Benjamin Williamson Brooks passed away in 1955 in Shelby County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Brooks
1837–1881
Birth Location: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
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Lou Orver
1841–1911
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Katherine Turley
1888–1928
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
KT

Children(s)

Benjamin Jr
1920–1994
Birth Location: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
BJ
Catherine Brooks
1917–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Adelaide Brooks
1918–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Katherine Brooks
1917–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Adelaid Brooks
1917–1998
Birth Location: Memphis, Tennessee
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Benjamin Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Brooks
1878–1955
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Benjamin Brooks
1837–1881
Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Lou (Vivia) Orver
1841–1911
Tennessee
Grandparents
Elijah Brooks
1815–
Tennessee
Mariah (Louisa) Williamson
1816–1846
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Williamson
1790–1847
Cynthia Hope
1798–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Williamson
1765–1816
Martha Graves
1768–1828
William War)
1761–1843
Jane Miller
1760–1846

Benjamin Brooks's Descendants

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Benjamin (Williamson) Brooks (26 Oct 1878–24 Jun 1955) m. Katherine Turley (Nov 1888–7 Apr 1928)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Williamson Brooks) Jr 1920–1994
  2. 2. Catherine (L) Brooks 1917–
  3. 3. Adelaide (I) Brooks 1918–
  4. 4. Katherine Brooks 1917–
  5. 5. Adelaid (Turley) Brooks 1917–1998 m. Noel (William) Fulmer 1909–1989
    1. 1. Carolyn (Louise) Fulmer 1938–1995

Benjamin Brooks's Timeline

8 Records

1878
26 Oct 1878
Birth of Benjamin Williamson Brooks in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 2
Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided here in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided here in Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided here in Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917
Age 39
Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided here in Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Benjamin Williamson Brooks resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1955
24 Jun 1955
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Williamson Brooks in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1878
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1765; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 202; Image: 309
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2276; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0091; Image: 592.0; FHL microfilm: 2342010
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Shelby
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Family History Film: 1255279; Page: 429A; Enumeration District: 131
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1597; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241597
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1519; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0315; FHL microfilm: 1375532
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Family History Film: 1255279; Page: 429A; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1597; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241597

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 18, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1519; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0315; FHL microfilm: 1375532

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Shelby

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1765; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 202; Image: 309

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2276; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0091; Image: 592.0; FHL microfilm: 2342010

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1955
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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