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Philip Brooks 1675–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1675

Birth Location: Newtown, Queens, New York, Colonial America

Death Date: 15 Oct 1747

Death Location: Westfield, Union County, New Jersey

Father: John Brooks

Mother: Martha Cole

Spouse(s): Mary Gerneaux

Children(s): Elizabeth Brooks, Samuel Brooks, Jacob Brooks

The story of Philip Brooks began in 1675 in Newtown, Queens, New York, Colonial America. In 1747, Philip Brooks resided in New Jersey, USA. Philip Brooks married Mary 1St Husb Denman Gerneaux, and had children including Elizabeth Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Samuel Brooks. Philip Brooks passed away in 1747 in Westfield, Union County, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • The story of Philip Brooks began in 1675 in Newtown, Queens, New York, Colonial America.
  • In 1747, Philip Brooks resided in New Jersey, USA.
  • Philip Brooks married Mary 1St Husb Denman Gerneaux, and had children including Elizabeth Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Samuel Brooks.
  • Philip Brooks passed away in 1747 in Westfield, Union County, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Philip Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Philip Brooks
1675–1747
Birth Place: Newtown, Queens, New York, Colonial America
Parents
John Brooks
1656–1687
England
Martha Cole
1662–1711
Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Colony
Grandparents
Robert Brooks
1630–1669
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Elizabeth Winslow
1630–1698
Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Great-Grandparents
Robert Brooks
1612–1691
Anne Derrick
1614–1642
Edward Gov.
1595–1655
Susanna Fuller
1593–1654
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Brooks
1586–
Isabel Clareston
1587–
1 Fuller
1575–1621
Ann (Mayflower)
1577–1609

Philip Brooks's Descendants

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Philip Brooks (1675–15 Oct 1747) m. Mary ((1st Husb Denman)) Gerneaux (17 Oct 1660–13 Jun 1761)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Brooks 1716–1780 m. Andrew Briant 1714–1749
    1. 1. Andres Bryant 1737–1821
    2. 2. Cornelius Bryant 1735–1736
    3. 3. John Bryant 1739–1801
  2. 2. Samuel Brooks 1717–1788 m. Hannah ((2nd wife of) Samuel) 1724–1799
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Day) Brooks 1743–1831 m. Noah Miller 1735–1772
      1. 1. Samuel (Brooks) Miller 1771–1849
      2. 2. Noah Miller 1765–1802
      3. 3. Eli Miller 1768–
      4. 4. Brooks Miller 1762–1764
      5. 5. Hannah Miller 1760–1774
  3. 3. Jacob Brooks 1720–1747 m. Deborah High 1721–1790
    1. 1. Mary Brooks 1742–1783
    2. 2. Leah (W.) Brooks 1742–1763

Philip Brooks's Timeline

3 Records

1675
1675
Birth of Philip Brooks in Newtown, Queens, New York, Colonial America
Newtown, Queens, New York, Colonial America
1747
15 Oct 1747
Age 72
Death of Philip Brooks in Westfield, Union, New Jersey
Westfield, Union, New Jersey
1747
1747
Age 72
Philip Brooks resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1675
    Event Place: Newtown, Queens, New York, Colonial America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1747
    Event Place: Westfield, Union, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westfield, Union County, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

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