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Hugh Thornton Brooks 1880–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 February 1880

Birth Location: Johnson County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 8 March 1947

Death Location: Joshua, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Joseph Brooks

Mother: Nettie Thornton

Spouse(s): Emma Wilkinson

Children(s): Inez Brooks, Reuben Brooks, Vernon Brooks

Hugh Thornton Brooks was born in 1880 in Johnson County, Texas, USA, the child of Joseph H Brooks And Nettie Thornton. In 1880, Hugh Thornton Brooks resided in Johnson, Texas, USA. In 1900, Hugh Thornton Brooks resided in Justice Precinct 3, Johnson, Texas, USA. Hugh Thornton Brooks married Emma G Wilkinson, and had children including Inez Mildred Brooks, Reuben Ray Brooks, Vernon R Brooks. Hugh Thornton Brooks passed away in 1947 in Joshua, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Hugh Thornton Brooks was born in 1880 in Johnson County, Texas, USA, the child of Joseph H Brooks And Nettie Thornton.
  • In 1880, Hugh Thornton Brooks resided in Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Hugh Thornton Brooks resided in Justice Precinct 3, Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • Hugh Thornton Brooks married Emma G Wilkinson, and had children including Inez Mildred Brooks, Reuben Ray Brooks, Vernon R Brooks.
  • Hugh Thornton Brooks passed away in 1947 in Joshua, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Brooks
1880–1947
Birth Place: Johnson County, Texas, USA
Parents
Joseph H. Brooks
1854–1937
Texas
Nettie Thornton
1900–1930
Georgia
Grandparents
John Brooks
1790–1879
Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Elizabeth ("Eliza") McFarland
1808–1875
Carroll County, Georgia, USA
William (H) Thornton
1826–1860
Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Jane) Scott
1833–1920
Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Micajah Brooks
1761–1862
Mary Hunter
1761–1838
Dugal McFarland
1763–1826
Catherine McKellar
1770–1832
William Thornton
1825–1884
Mary Tipps
1827–1893
Walter Scott
1797–1865
Priscilla Purtle
1796–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Brooks
1726–1775
Jane May
1729–1833
Elisha Hunter
1723–1778
Margaret Stute
1735–1791
*John McFarland
1735–1767
Catherine McKay
1735–1787
Donald McKellar*
1765–1848
Nancy McDougall
1771–1822
William Thornton
1775–1845
Elizabeth Crow
1776–
John Scott
1771–1838
Elizabeth Perkins
1775–1837
Jacob Pirtle
1760–1837
Mary Story
1760–1854

Hugh Brooks's Descendants

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Hugh (Thornton) Brooks (15 February 1880–8 March 1947) m. Emma (G) Wilkinson (13 December 1882–20 November 1954)
  1. 1. Inez (Mildred) Brooks 1907–1992
  2. 2. Reuben (Ray) Brooks 1902–1903
  3. 3. Vernon (R) Brooks 1904–1969

Hugh Brooks's Timeline

4 Records

1880
15 February 1880
Birth of Hugh Thornton Brooks in Johnson County, Texas, USA
Johnson County, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Hugh Thornton Brooks resided here in Johnson, Texas, USA
Johnson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Hugh Thornton Brooks resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Johnson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Johnson, Texas, USA
1947
8 March 1947
Age 67
Death of Hugh Thornton Brooks in Johnson County, Texas, USA
Johnson County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 February 1880
    Event Place: Johnson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Page: 252C; Enumeration District: 081
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1649; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241649
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Page: 252C; Enumeration District: 081

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1649; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241649

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Joshua, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 March 1947
    Event Place: Johnson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Joshua, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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