YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Dewey McKinley Brooks 1898 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1898

Birth Location: Hot Springs, Arkoma

Death Date: 25 Dec 1941

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas

Father: Thomas Brooks

Mother: Alice Linam

Spouse(s): Idella Gibbs

Children(s): Donald Brooks

Dewey McKinley Brooks was born in 1898 in Hot Springs, Arkoma, the child of Thomas J Brooks and Alice A D Linam. In 1900, Dewey McKinley Brooks resided in Sulphur, Garland, Arkansas. In 1917, Dewey McKinley Brooks resided in Garland County, Arkansas. Dewey McKinley Brooks married Idella Gibbs, and had children including Donald Gibbs Brooks. Dewey McKinley Brooks passed away in 1941 in Houston, Harris, Texas.

Find more search results for Dewey Brooks
DB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Dewey McKinley Brooks was born in 1898 in Hot Springs, Arkoma, the child of Thomas J Brooks and Alice A D Linam.
  • In 1900, Dewey McKinley Brooks resided in Sulphur, Garland, Arkansas.
  • In 1917, Dewey McKinley Brooks resided in Garland County, Arkansas.
  • Dewey McKinley Brooks married Idella Gibbs, and had children including Donald Gibbs Brooks.
  • Dewey McKinley Brooks passed away in 1941 in Houston, Harris, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Brooks
1859 –
Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
TB
Alice Linam
1868 – 1953
Birth Location: Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas
AL

Spouses(s)

Idella Gibbs
1900 – 1981
Birth Location: Illinois
IG

Children(s)

Donald Brooks
1921 – 1998
Birth Location: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas
DB

Dewey Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Dewey Brooks
1898 – 1941
Birth Place: Hot Springs, Arkoma
Parents
Thomas J Brooks
1859 –
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Alice (A D) Linam
1868 – 1953
Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dewey Brooks's Descendants

1.
DB
Dewey (McKinley) Brooks (17 Sep 1898 – 25 Dec 1941) m. Idella Gibbs (6 Mar 1900 – 5 Apr 1981)
  1. 1. Donald (Gibbs) Brooks (24 Jun 1921 – 18 Oct 1998) m. M (Anetha) Brooks (13 Oct 1921 – 8 Aug 2002)
    1. 1. Lori Brooks
    2. 2. Victoria Brooks
    3. 3. Michael Brooks
    4. 4. Lane (Douglas) Brooks

Dewey Brooks's Timeline

6 Records

1898
17 Sep 1898
Birth of Dewey McKinley Brooks in Hot Springs, Arkoma
Hot Springs, Arkoma
1900
1900
Age 2
Dewey McKinley Brooks resided here in Sulphur, Garland, Arkansas
Sulphur, Garland, Arkansas
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Dewey McKinley Brooks resided here in Garland County, Arkansas
Garland County, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 32
Dewey McKinley Brooks resided here in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 42
Dewey McKinley Brooks resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1941
25 Dec 1941
Age 43
Death of Dewey McKinley Brooks in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1898
    Event Place: Hot Springs, Arkoma
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04196; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 258-205
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2339810
    [5] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Garland County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sulphur, Garland, Arkansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240059
    [7] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1919; Film: #8

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sulphur, Garland, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sulphur, Garland, Arkansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240059

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Garland County, Arkansas
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Garland County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2339810

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04196; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 258-205

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1941
    Event Place: Hope, Arkansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Hope Star - 27 Dec 1941 - Page 1, Obituary for Dewey Brooks (Aged 44) 27 Dec 1941

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04196; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 258-205

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1941
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
Find more search results for Dewey Brooks

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE