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Joel Wiley Brooks 1921–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1921

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1975

Death Location: Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Carl Brooks

Mother: Claudia Brooks

Spouse(s): Rowena Sisk

Children(s): Joel Brooks

The story of Joel Wiley Brooks began in 1921 in Tennessee. In 1930, Joel Wiley Brooks resided in District 6, Cocke, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Joel Wiley Brooks resided in Cocke, Tennessee. Joel Wiley Brooks married Rowena Sisk, and had children including Joel Michael Brooks. Joel Wiley Brooks passed away in 1975 in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel Wiley Brooks began in 1921 in Tennessee.
  • In 1930, Joel Wiley Brooks resided in District 6, Cocke, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Joel Wiley Brooks resided in Cocke, Tennessee.
  • Joel Wiley Brooks married Rowena Sisk, and had children including Joel Michael Brooks.
  • Joel Wiley Brooks passed away in 1975 in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Joel Brooks
1921–1975
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Carl Brooks
1883–1938
Tennessee
Claudia Brooks
1892–1977
Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Joel (Wiley) Brooks
1845–1921
Tennessee, United States
Sally (Elizabeth) MURPHY
1867–
Tennessee, USA
John (Jack) Blanchard
1856–1895
Tennessee
Sarah (Elizabeth Bessie) Brooks
1854–1926
Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Harriett Moore
1830–1910
M Brooks
1823–
Lucy Brooks
1845–1924
Robert Murphy
1833–1891
William Blanchard
1831–
Sarah Huff
1832–1876
Andrew Brooks
1831–1887
Parthenia Blanchard
1832–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Huff
1791–1846
Rhoda Breeden
1818–1891
William Brooks
1779–1858
Rachel Young
1796–1859
John Blanchard
1780–1841
Sarah Roberts
1800–1858

Joel Brooks's Descendants

1.
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Joel (Wiley) Brooks (3 Dec 1921–1975) m. Rowena Sisk (16 Aug 1925–23 Oct 1964)
  1. 1. Joel (Michael) Brooks 1946–1995

Joel Brooks's Timeline

7 Records

1921
3 Dec 1921
Birth of Joel Wiley Brooks in Tennessee
Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 9
Joel Wiley Brooks resided here in District 6, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Joel Wiley Brooks resided here in Cocke, Tennessee
Cocke, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 19
Joel Wiley Brooks resided here in 6th Civil, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
6th Civil, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Joel Wiley Brooks resided here in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
1975
7 April 1975
Age 54
Death of Joel Wiley Brooks
None
1975
1975
Age 54
Death of Joel Wiley Brooks
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Cocke, Tennessee; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341972
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Cocke, Tennessee; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341972

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 6th Civil, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 April 1975

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1975
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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