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Mattie Louise Brooks 1876–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1876

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 21 Feb 1942

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Benjamin Brooks

Mother: Lou Orver

Spouse(s): Oscar Neely

Children(s): Susie Neely, Oswell Neely

The story of Mattie Louise Brooks began in 1876 in Tennessee. In 1880, Mattie Louise Brooks resided in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Mattie Louise Brooks resided in Sherman Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA. Mattie Louise Brooks married Oscar Samuel Neely, and had children including Oswell Brooks Neely, Susie Farris Neely. Mattie Louise Brooks passed away in 1942 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of Mattie Louise Brooks began in 1876 in Tennessee.
  • In 1880, Mattie Louise Brooks resided in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Mattie Louise Brooks resided in Sherman Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • Mattie Louise Brooks married Oscar Samuel Neely, and had children including Oswell Brooks Neely, Susie Farris Neely.
  • Mattie Louise Brooks passed away in 1942 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Brooks
1837–1881
Birth Location: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
BB
Lou Orver
1841–1911
Birth Location: Tennessee
LO

Spouses(s)

Oscar Neely
1866–1930
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
ON

Children(s)

Susie Neely
1893–1976
Birth Location: Tennessee
SN
Oswell Neely
1896–1936
Birth Location: Sherman, Tx, USA
ON

Mattie Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Mattie Brooks
1876–1942
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Benjamin Brooks
1837–1881
Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Lou (Vivia) Orver
1841–1911
Tennessee
Grandparents
Elijah Brooks
1815–
Tennessee
Mariah (Louisa) Williamson
1816–1846
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Williamson
1790–1847
Cynthia Hope
1798–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Williamson
1765–1816
Martha Graves
1768–1828
William War)
1761–1843
Jane Miller
1760–1846

Mattie Brooks's Descendants

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Mattie (Louise) Brooks (27 Nov 1876–21 Feb 1942) m. Oscar (Samuel) Neely (17 August 1866–28 Jan 1930)
  1. 1. Susie (Farris) Neely 1893–1976 m. Clarence (Albert) Hunt 1899–1983
  2. 2. Oswell (Brooks) Neely 1896–1936 m. Dorothy (Mary) Dalgleish 1899–
    1. 1. Allene (D) Neely 1922–
    2. 2. Marian (D) Neely 1925–
    3. 3. Oscar (David) Neely 1927–2004

Mattie Brooks's Timeline

10 Records

1876
27 Nov 1876
Birth of Mattie Louise Brooks in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 4
Mattie Louise Brooks resided here in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Mattie Louise Brooks resided here in Sherman Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Mattie Louise Brooks resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Mattie Louise Brooks resided here in Civil District 4, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Mattie Louise Brooks resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
Mattie Louise Brooks resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1942
1 Jan 1942
Age 66
Mattie Louise Brooks resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1942
20 Feb 1942
Age 66
Death of Mattie Louise Brooks in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1942
21 Feb 1942
Age 66
Burial of Mattie Louise Brooks in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3969; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 98-286
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 1155
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Family History Film: 1255279; Page: 429A; Enumeration District: 131
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sherman Ward 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1639; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1241639
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374528
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Family History Film: 1255279; Page: 429A; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sherman Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sherman Ward 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1639; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1241639

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374528

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 1155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3969; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 98-286
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3969; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 98-286

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1942
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 2
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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