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Maj. Jacob Brooks 1776–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 November 1776

Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 3 January 1867

Death Location: Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James Brooks

Mother: Margaret Thomason

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Brooks

Children(s): D Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks, James Brooks, Esaw Brooks, Henry Brooks, John Brooks, Moses Brooks, Eady Brooks, Rebecca Brooks, Rachel Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Zemery Brooks, Jacob II, Margaret Brooks, Sultana Brooks, Moses Brooks, Mary Brooks

In 1776, Maj. Jacob Brooks entered the world in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to James Brooks And Margaret Thomason. Maj. Jacob Brooks married Elizabeth Brooks, and had children including D Brooks, Eady Brooks, Elizabeth C Brooks, Esaw Brooks, Henry Glen Brooks, Jacob Madison Brooks, Jacob Madison Brooks Ii, James Brooks, John Atlas Brooks, Margaret Frances Brooks, Mary Polly Brooks, Moses Brooks, Rachel Brooks, Rebecca Brooks, Sarah Miller Brooks, Sultana Brooks, Zemery Brooks. Maj. Jacob Brooks passed away in 1867 in Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1776, Maj. Jacob Brooks entered the world in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to James Brooks And Margaret Thomason.
  • Maj. Jacob Brooks married Elizabeth Brooks, and had children including D Brooks, Eady Brooks, Elizabeth C Brooks, Esaw Brooks, Henry Glen Brooks, Jacob Madison Brooks, Jacob Madison Brooks Ii, James Brooks, John Atlas Brooks, Margaret Frances Brooks, Mary Polly Brooks, Moses Brooks, Rachel Brooks, Rebecca Brooks, Sarah Miller Brooks, Sultana Brooks, Zemery Brooks.
  • Maj. Jacob Brooks passed away in 1867 in Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Brooks
1725–1812
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
JB
Margaret Thomason
1755–1788
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
MT

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Brooks
1781–1872
Birth Location: Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
EB

Children(s)

D Brooks
1815–1893
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, United States
DB
Jacob Brooks
1819–1901
Birth Location: Jackson Co., GA
JB
Elizabeth Brooks
1823–1911
Birth Location: Jackson Co., GA
EB
James Brooks
1810–1908
Birth Location: Georgia
JB
Esaw Brooks
1807–1884
Birth Location: Jackson, Butts, Georgia, United States
EB
Henry Brooks
1824–1905
Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia, USA
HB
John Brooks
1807–1877
Birth Location: Jackson, Butts County, Georgia
JB
Moses Brooks
1813–1891
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
MB
Eady Brooks
1806–1886
Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
EB
Rebecca Brooks
1813–1883
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, USA
RB
Rachel Brooks
1816–1856
Birth Location: Jackson Co., GA
RB
Sarah Brooks
1812–1872
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
SB
Zemery Brooks
1802–1879
Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia, USA
ZB
Jacob II
1829–1878
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Georgia
JI
Margaret Brooks
1826–1887
Birth Location: Jackson Co., GA
MB
Sultana Brooks
1820–1898
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, United States
SB
Moses Brooks
1809–1864
Birth Location: Georgia, United States,
MB
Mary Brooks
1818–1888
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, United States
MB

Maj. Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Maj. Brooks
1776–1867
Birth Place: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
James Brooks
1725–1812
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret Thomason
1755–1788
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
James (John Brooks, esq. (Lost Colony)) Sr,
1690–1766
Bolton, Yorkshire, England
Susan (Winifred) Narsin
1690–1780
Yorkshire, England
Simon Thomason
1725–1784
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Fillis thomason
1725–1760
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Brooks
1657–1735
Mary Taylor
1656–1741
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Maj. Brooks's Descendants

1.
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Maj. (Jacob) Brooks (4 November 1776–3 January 1867) m. Elizabeth Brooks (25 Jan 1781–02 Dec 1872)
  1. 1. D Brooks 1815–1893 m. Samirah Berton 1817–
    1. 1. A (M) Brooks 1839–1922 m. Eliza Brooks 1844–1921
      1. 1. John (G) Brooks 1869–1932 m. Rebecca Brooks 1860–1930
        1. 1. Walter (Mitchell) Brooks 1899–1969 m. Lucy (C) Ayers 1905–1992
        2. 2. Johnny (Kate) Brooks m. William (Andy) McIntyre 1889–1974
        3. 3. Lily Brooks 1897–1966 m. Hubert (O) Gravitt 1893–1973
        4. 4. Amos Brooks 1895–1931 m. Mamie (Elizabeth) Pass 1893–1936
      2. 2. Babe Brooks 1874–
      3. 3. Walter (M) Brooks 1875–1904
      4. 4. James (Henry) Brooks 1872–1939
      5. 5. Sarah Brooks 1878–
    2. 2. Nancy (C.) Brooks 1854–
    3. 3. Eliza Brooks 1850–
    4. 4. Lindsey Brooks 1839–
  2. 2. Jacob (Madison) Brooks 1819–1901 m. Pricilla Gidden 1826–1912
  3. 3. Elizabeth (C) Brooks 1823–1911
  4. 4. James Brooks 1810–1908 m. Alsa (C) Brooks 1818–1899
    1. 1. Atlanta Brooks 1853–
    2. 2. Eliza (J) Brooks 1859–
    3. 3. Junius (Hillyer) Brooks 1847–1937 m. Mary (J.) Brooks 1856–1940
      1. 1. Amanda (Luella) Brooks 1878–1963 m. Edwin (Franklin) Boring 1876–1949
        1. 1. Marie Boring 1898–
      2. 2. Ora (Vashti) Brooks 1883–1972
      3. 3. Emma (C.) Brooks 1876–
      4. 4. Allen (Dewey) Brooks 1885–1963
    4. 4. Rirrian Brooks 1846–
  5. 5. Esaw Brooks 1807–1884 m. Martha (Patsy) Brooks 1808–1892
    1. 1. H Brooks 1871–1930 m. Luella ("Ella" Brack) Haygood 1876–1939 m. Sarah Brooks 1851–
      1. 1. Odessa Brooks 1903–1972 m. James (Franklin) McLain 1897–1982
        1. 1. Jarrett Mcclain 1926–
        2. 2. Irene Mcclain 1924–
        3. 3. John (T) Mcclain 1925–1974
        4. 4. Maggie Mcclain 1922–
        5. 5. Martha (Hazel) Brooks 1943–2022
        6. 6. Allie (lou) Mcclain 1935–2010
        7. 7. Franklin Mcclain 1928–1972
        8. 8. Walter Mcclain 1930–1999
      2. 2. John Brooks 1889–
      3. 3. Hattie Brooks 1901–1970 m. James (Benton) Alford 1901–1967
        1. 1. James (Carl) Alford 1926–1955
        2. 2. Jack (D.) Alford 1934–1987
        3. 3. Willie (Estee) Alford 1933–1993
        4. 4. Ludie (Belle) Hall 1924–2003
      4. 4. Frances (Callie) Brooks 1906–1998
      5. 5. Gus (Lee) Brooks 1909–1947
      6. 6. Guy Brooks 1900–1959
      7. 7. Lillie Brooks 1895–
      8. 8. Lessie (Ann) Brooks 1897–1976 m. William (Thomas) Martin 1896–1977
        1. 1. Myrtle (Frances) Martin 1925–2006
        2. 2. Mary (Juanita “Nita”) Martin 1933–2005
        3. 3. James (Franklin “Jim” Martin) Sr 1921–2002 m. Bernice (Nell) Burkhalter 1926–2018
        4. 4. Willie (Mae) Martin 1930–2008
        5. 5. Chester (Thomas) Martin 1920–2005 m. Myrtle (Leona) Savage 1912–1991
      9. 9. Ellie (L) Brooks 1892–1972
      10. 10. Mandie Brooks 1887–
      11. 11. Nancie Brooks 1884–
      12. 12. Hisicin Brooks 1881–
      13. 13. Mary (Elizabeth) Brooks 1877–1943 m. Boaz Johnson 1870–1935
        1. 1. Marvin Johnson 1900–1960
        2. 2. Ellie (Lee) Smith 1909–1975
        3. 3. Boise Johnson 1902–1945
        4. 4. Lewis Johnson 1897–1984
        5. 5. Ermine Johnson 1904–1984 m. Josephine Cartledge 1910–2005
        6. 6. Sadie (Mae) Ballew 1911–1991
      14. 14. James (Thomas) Brooks 1873–1948 m. Jimmie (Clyde) Banks 1882–1946
        1. 1. Joe (Ralph) Brooks 1903–1984
        2. 2. Annie Brooks 1901–1989
        3. 3. Ina (L.) Brooks 1916–2005
        4. 4. Mary (Ruth) Brooks 1909–1988
        5. 5. William (Howard) Brooks 1911–1970
        6. 6. Roy (Thomas) Brooks 1906–1972
        7. 7. James (Clyde) Brooks 1913–1992
        8. 8. Sara (Jean) Brooks 1929–1981
      15. 15. Jacob Brooks 1872–
      16. 16. Susia Brooks 1879–
      17. 17. William Brooks 1875–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Brooks 1838–
  6. 6. Henry (Glen) Brooks 1824–1905
  7. 7. John (Atlas) Brooks 1807–1877
  8. 8. Moses Brooks 1813–1891
  9. 9. Eady Brooks 1806–1886
  10. 10. Rebecca Brooks 1813–1883
  11. 11. Rachel Brooks 1816–1856
  12. 12. Sarah (Miller) Brooks 1812–1872
  13. 13. Zemery Brooks 1802–1879
    1. 1. John (Henry) Brooks 1824–1899 m. Nancy (Caroline) Brooks 1823–1907
      1. 1. Benjamin (Henry) Brooks 1860–1933 m. Susan (Cordelia) Gray 1870–1939
        1. 1. Lula (Irene) Brooks 1889–1960 m. James (Franklin) Williamson 1887–1976
        2. 2. L. (Bessie) Brooks 1890–1890
        3. 3. Elzie (Elbert) Brooks 1892–1948
        4. 4. Lonnie (Elvin) Brooks 1894–1976
        5. 5. Ava (Ola "Avie") Brooks 1896–1972
        6. 6. Dottie (Velma) Brooks 1899–1952
        7. 7. Essie (Lovella) Brooks 1901–1981 m. Sherman (Lee) Holley 1895–1989
        8. 8. Virgil (Harvey) Brooks 1904–1959
        9. 9. Lother (Arelias) Brooks 1906–1944
        10. 10. Luther (C.) Brooks 1906–1995 m. Dorothy (Agnes) Brooks 1922–1998 m. Mabel (Janie) Brooks 1910–1985
        11. 11. Hattie (Mae) Brooks 1909–1991
        12. 12. Myrtis (Marie) Brooks 1913–1988
      2. 2. Lucy (C.) Brooks 1852–
      3. 3. Pamelia (M.) Brooks 1867–
      4. 4. Millard Brooks 1859–
  14. 14. Jacob (Madison Brooks) II 1829–1878
  15. 15. Margaret (Frances) Brooks 1826–1887
  16. 16. Sultana Brooks 1820–1898
  17. 17. Moses Brooks 1809–1864
  18. 18. Mary (Polly) Brooks 1818–1888 m. John (Cobler-Kobler) Harrison 1796–1863
    1. 1. Benjamin (F) Harrison 1827–1913 m. Catherine (Elizabeth) Brooks 1836–1911
      1. 1. Maria (Belle) Harrison 1876–1926
      2. 2. Emma (Caroline) Harrison 1856–1932

Maj. Brooks's Timeline

9 Records

1776
04 Nov 1776
Birth of Maj. Jacob Brooks in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
1776
04 Nov 1776
Birth of Maj. Jacob Brooks in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
1776
4 November 1776
Birth of Maj. Jacob Brooks in North Carolina
North Carolina
1776
4 Nov 1776
Birth of Maj. Jacob Brooks in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
1776
4 November 1776
Birth of Maj. Jacob Brooks in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 74
Maj. Jacob Brooks resided here in Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia, USA
1867
03 Jan 1867
Age 91
Death of Maj. Jacob Brooks in Jackson, Banks, Georgia, United States
Jackson, Banks, Georgia, United States
1867
03 Jan 1867
Age 91
Death of Maj. Jacob Brooks in Jackson, Banks County, Georgia, United States
Jackson, Banks County, Georgia, United States
1867
3 January 1867
Age 91
Death of Maj. Jacob Brooks in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Nov 1776
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: 74; Page: 55b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Nov 1776
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 November 1776
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1776
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 November 1776
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: 74; Page: 55b

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1867
    Event Place: Banks County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Jacob Brooks 3 Jan 1867

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1867
    Event Place: Jackson, Banks, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1867
    Event Place: Jackson, Banks County, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 January 1867
    Event Place: Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maysville, Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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