YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Jessie L Brooks 1874–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1874

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 9 March 1960

Death Location: Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: George Brooks

Mother: Elizabeth Brooks

Spouse(s): Leona Hogelen

Children(s): Fannie Johnson, Thomas Brooks, Colmar Brooks, Cora Grooms, Roy Brooks, Ina Swayney

Jessie L Brooks was born in 1874 in Tennessee, the child of George Washington Brooks And Elizabeth Jane Brooks. In 1900, Jessie L Brooks resided in Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. In 1905, Jessie L Brooks resided in Norwich, Chenango, New York, USA. Jessie L Brooks married Leona Hogelen, and had children including Colmar Brooks, Cora Mae Grooms, Eula M Brooks, Fannie Johnson, George H Brooks, Helen W Brooks, Ina Ivey Swayney, Pauline A Brooks, Roy Lee Brooks, Thomas E Brooks. Jessie L Brooks passed away in 1960 in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Jessie 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

  • Jessie L Brooks was born in 1874 in Tennessee, the child of George Washington Brooks And Elizabeth Jane Brooks.
  • In 1900, Jessie L Brooks resided in Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1905, Jessie L Brooks resided in Norwich, Chenango, New York, USA.
  • Jessie L Brooks married Leona Hogelen, and had children including Colmar Brooks, Cora Mae Grooms, Eula M Brooks, Fannie Johnson, George H Brooks, Helen W Brooks, Ina Ivey Swayney, Pauline A Brooks, Roy Lee Brooks, Thomas E Brooks.
  • Jessie L Brooks passed away in 1960 in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Brooks
1837–1892
Birth Location: Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America
GB
Elizabeth Brooks
1848–1934
Birth Location: Carter County, Tennessee, United States of America
EB

Spouses(s)

Leona Hogelen
1900–1978
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, USA
LH

Children(s)

Fannie Johnson
1902–1942
Birth Location: Hickory Knoll, Franklin County, North Carolina, USA
FJ
Thomas Brooks
1944–1977
Birth Location: North Carolina
TB
Colmar Brooks
1906–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CB
Cora Grooms
1894–1961
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
CG
Roy Brooks
1899–1974
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
RB
Ina Swayney
1900–1976
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
IS

Jessie Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Jessie Brooks
1874–1960
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
George Washington Brooks
1837–1892
Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth (Jane) Brooks
1848–1934
Carter County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jessie Brooks's Descendants

1.
JB
Jessie (L) Brooks (abt 1874–9 March 1960) m. Leona Hogelen (27 Oct 1900–6 Jul 1978)
  1. 1. Fannie Johnson 1902–1942 m. Jack Johnson 1896–1977
    1. 1. Lillie (Johnson) Aldridge 1931–1992 m. John (Samuel Aldridge) Sr. 1928–1992
    2. 2. Louise Johnson 1934–2009
    3. 3. Louise Brannon 1933–2009
    4. 4. Verden (Jerry) Johnson 1922–1993 m. Carolyn Johnson 1930–2008
    5. 5. Howard (Franklin) Johnson 1923–1923
    6. 6. Robert Johnson 1928–1981 m. Catherine (Ruth Parris) Johnson 1933–2007
      1. 1. Robert (Clayton) Johnson –2023
    7. 7. Ruth 1924–2004 m. Clarence (Walter) Aldridge 1924–1995
      1. 1. Clarence (W) Aldridge 1945–2022
      2. 2. Steven (Eugene) Aldridge 1947–2019
      3. 3. Steve Aldridge 1948–2019 m. Brenda (Ella) Aldridge 1949–2016
  2. 2. Thomas (E) Brooks 1944–1977
  3. 3. Colmar Brooks 1906–
  4. 4. Cora (Mae) Grooms 1894–1961
  5. 5. Roy (Lee) Brooks 1899–1974 m. Susie (Elizabeth) Hall 1903–1977
    1. 1. David (Nelson) Brooks 1927–1978
    2. 2. Melvin (Edward) Brooks 1921–2005
    3. 3. Beulah (Agnes) Brooks 1924–1992
    4. 4. Beulah Brooks –2005
  6. 6. Ina (Ivey) Swayney 1900–1976 m. James (Henry) Swayney 1899–1931
    1. 1. Edward (Miluse) Swayney 1928–2003
    2. 2. Paul (Henry) Swayney 1926–1984
    3. 3. Paul (Henry) Swayney 1926–
    4. 4. Edward (Miluse) Swayney 1928–2003

Jessie Brooks's Timeline

8 Records

1874
abt 1874
Birth of Jessie L Brooks in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 26
Jessie L Brooks resided here in Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1905
1905
Age 31
Jessie L Brooks resided here in Norwich, Chenango, New York, USA
Norwich, Chenango, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Jessie L Brooks resided here in Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina, USA
Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Jessie L Brooks resided here in Franklin, North Carolina, North Carolina
Franklin, North Carolina, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 66
Jessie L Brooks resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 76
Jessie L Brooks resided here in Franklin, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Franklin, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1960
9 March 1960
Age 86
Death of Jessie L Brooks in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1874
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02915; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 36-64A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1314; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 181
    [4] New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Norwich; County: Chenango; Page: 23
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0024
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Norwich, Chenango, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Norwich; County: Chenango; Page: 23

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1314; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 181

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02915; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 36-64A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02915; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 36-64A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Franklin, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 11 Mar 1960; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.8556963,0.39579636,0.9737916&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Macon, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 March 1960
    Event Place: Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 11 Mar 1960; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.8556963,0.39579636,0.9737916&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Jessie 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