YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Jacob Newton Brooks 1853–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1853

Birth Location: Dawsonville, Dawson, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 10 May 1931

Death Location: Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Moses Brooks

Mother: Susanna Dooly

Spouse(s): Martha Vermillion

Children(s): George Sr, Lee Sr, Ada McClellan, William Brooks, E Brooks, Myrtle Brooks, John Brooks, Bessie Brooks, James Brooks, Samuel Brooks

Jacob Newton Brooks was born in 1853 in Dawsonville, Dawson, Georgia, USA, the child of Moses Aaron Brooks And Susanna Dooly. In 1860, Jacob Newton Brooks resided in Purdies District, Dawson, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Jacob Newton Brooks resided in Estillville, Scott, Virginia, USA. Jacob Newton Brooks married Martha Cordelia Vermillion, and had children including Ada Mcclellan, Bessie M Brooks, David Brooks, E D Brooks, George Ray Brooks Sr, J K Brooks, James A Brooks, John Brooks, Lee Roy Brooks Sr, Myrtle Gaudencia Brooks, Samuel K Brooks, William Lee Brooks. Jacob Newton Brooks passed away in 1931 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America.

Find more search results for Jacob Brooks
JB

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

  • Jacob Newton Brooks was born in 1853 in Dawsonville, Dawson, Georgia, USA, the child of Moses Aaron Brooks And Susanna Dooly.
  • In 1860, Jacob Newton Brooks resided in Purdies District, Dawson, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Jacob Newton Brooks resided in Estillville, Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob Newton Brooks married Martha Cordelia Vermillion, and had children including Ada Mcclellan, Bessie M Brooks, David Brooks, E D Brooks, George Ray Brooks Sr, J K Brooks, James A Brooks, John Brooks, Lee Roy Brooks Sr, Myrtle Gaudencia Brooks, Samuel K Brooks, William Lee Brooks.
  • Jacob Newton Brooks passed away in 1931 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Brooks
1853–1931
Birth Place: Dawsonville, Dawson, Georgia, USA
Parents
Moses Aaron Brooks
1830–1864
Sandy Run, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Susanna Dooly
1837–
Habersham, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Aaron (Jefferson) Brooks
1793–1854
North Carolina, United States of America
Elizabeth (Cordelia) Hamrick
1797–1862
Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Brooks
1745–1844
Nancy Brooks
1762–1840
Henry Hambrick
1766–1854
Elizabeth Bowen
1767–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Brooks's Descendants

1.
JB
Jacob (Newton) Brooks (24 Oct 1853–10 May 1931) m. Martha (Cordelia) Vermillion (13 June 1869–5 February 1937)
  1. 1. George (Ray Brooks) Sr 1898–1945
  2. 2. Lee (Roy Brooks) Sr 1896–1976
  3. 3. Ada McClellan 1887–1964
  4. 4. William (Lee) Brooks 1880–1954
  5. 5. E (D) Brooks 1889–
  6. 6. Myrtle (Gaudencia) Brooks 1904–
  7. 7. John Brooks 1899–
  8. 8. Bessie (M) Brooks 1882–
  9. 9. James (A) Brooks 1894–
  10. 10. Samuel (K) Brooks 1891–

Jacob Brooks's Timeline

4 Records

1853
24 Oct 1853
Birth of Jacob Newton Brooks in Dawsonville, Dawson, Georgia, USA
Dawsonville, Dawson, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Jacob Newton Brooks resided here in Purdies District, Dawson, Georgia, USA
Purdies District, Dawson, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Jacob Newton Brooks resided here in Estillville, Scott, Virginia, USA
Estillville, Scott, Virginia, USA
1931
10 May 1931
Age 78
Death of Jacob Newton Brooks in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1853
    Event Place: Dawsonville, Dawson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1727; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0066
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Purdies District, Dawson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1727; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0066

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1931
    Event Place: Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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