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Gus Lee Brooks 1879–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1879

Birth Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Death Date: 12 May 1945

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America

Father: Arthur Brooks

Mother: Laura Williamson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth None

Children(s): Lonnie Brooks, Ruth Brooks, E Brooks

In 1879, Gus Lee Brooks entered the world in Memphis, Tennessee, born to Arthur Brooks And Laura Anna Williamson. In 1880, Gus Lee Brooks resided in District 9, Shelby, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Gus Lee Brooks resided in Civil District 16, Shelby, Tennessee. Gus Lee Brooks married Elizabeth, and had children including E L Brooks, Lonnie Edward Brooks, Ruth C Brooks. Gus Lee Brooks passed away in 1945 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Gus Lee Brooks entered the world in Memphis, Tennessee, born to Arthur Brooks And Laura Anna Williamson.
  • In 1880, Gus Lee Brooks resided in District 9, Shelby, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Gus Lee Brooks resided in Civil District 16, Shelby, Tennessee.
  • Gus Lee Brooks married Elizabeth, and had children including E L Brooks, Lonnie Edward Brooks, Ruth C Brooks.
  • Gus Lee Brooks passed away in 1945 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gus Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Gus Brooks
1879–1945
Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee
Parents
Arthur Brooks
1855–1900
Shelby Co. TN
Laura (Anna) Williamson
1858–1942
Tennessee
Grandparents
Robert (H.) Brooks
1832–
Tennessee
Sarah
1833–
Missouri
George (Washington) Williamson
1835–1913
Tennessee
Susan (Ann) Potts
1837–1908
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Henry Williamson
1807–1875
Nancy Hogan
1810–1876
Joseph Potts
1811–1881
Jane Williamson
1818–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hogan
1783–1859
Nancy Reiger
1784–1864
Mary Reese
1783–
Benjamin Williamson
1790–1847
Cynthia Hope
1798–1865

Gus Brooks's Descendants

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Gus (Lee) Brooks (31 Oct 1879–12 May 1945) m. Elizabeth (1884–)
  1. 1. Lonnie (Edward) Brooks 1911–1941
  2. 2. Ruth (C) Brooks 1915–
  3. 3. E (L) Brooks 1906–

Gus Brooks's Timeline

8 Records

1879
31 Oct 1879
Birth of Gus Lee Brooks in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 1
Gus Lee Brooks resided here in District 9, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
District 9, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Gus Lee Brooks resided here in Civil District 16, Shelby, Tennessee
Civil District 16, Shelby, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 31
Gus Lee Brooks resided here in St Louis Ward 2, Saint Louis City, Missouri
St Louis Ward 2, Saint Louis City, Missouri
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 39
Gus Lee Brooks resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1920
1920
Age 41
Gus Lee Brooks resided here in Houston Ward 2, Harris, Texas
Houston Ward 2, Harris, Texas
1930
1930
Age 51
Gus Lee Brooks resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1945
12 May 1945
Age 66
Death of Gus Lee Brooks in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America
Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1879
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1812; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: 2346; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 550.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Harris County, Texas; Roll: 1953726; Draft Board: 4.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1278; Family History Film: 1255278; Page: 212A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1597; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Louis Ward 2, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1278; Family History Film: 1255278; Page: 212A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 16, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1597; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 2, Saint Louis City, Missouri
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Louis Ward 2, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Harris County, Texas; Roll: 1953726; Draft Board: 4.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Houston Ward 2, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1812; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: 2346; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 550.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1945
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index

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