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Richard Brooks 1887–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1887

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 9 Jul 1925

Death Location: Mount Olivet Cem

Father: Charles Brooks

Mother: Era Hunt

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1887, Richard Brooks entered the world in New York, born to Charles Brooks And Era Hunt. In 1900, Richard Brooks resided in Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York, USA. Richard Brooks passed away in 1925 in Mount Olivet Cem.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Richard Brooks entered the world in New York, born to Charles Brooks And Era Hunt.
  • In 1900, Richard Brooks resided in Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York, USA.
  • Richard Brooks passed away in 1925 in Mount Olivet Cem.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Brooks
1855–1880
Birth Location: Brooklyn, New York
CB
Era Hunt
1858–1927
Birth Location: Williamsberg, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Richard Brooks
1887–1925
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Charles Brooks
1855–1880
Brooklyn, New York
Era Hunt
1858–1927
Williamsberg, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Grandparents
William Brooks
1797–
England
James Hunt
1814–1879
Queens, New York
Ann Hunt
1815–1880
Staplehurst, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Hunt
1768–1833
Sarah Polhemus
1777–1862
John Manwaring
1792–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hendrick Polhemus
1752–1824
Sarah Calyer
1754–
Thomas Manwaring
1757–1839
Mercy Manwaring
1758–1843

Richard Brooks's Timeline

6 Records

1887
29 Sep 1887
Birth of Richard Brooks in New York
New York
1887
Sep 1887
Birth of Richard Brooks in New York
New York
1900
1900
Age 13
Richard Brooks resided here in Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 18
Richard Brooks resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1925
6 Jul 1925
Age 38
Death of Richard Brooks in New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
1925
9 Jul 1925
Age 38
Burial of Richard Brooks in Mount Olivet Cem
Mount Olivet Cem

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1887
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 13 E.D. 16; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0214; FHL microfilm: 1241052

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1887
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0214; FHL microfilm: 1241052
    [2] New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1925
    [3] New York, New York, Index to Birth Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Birth Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1887

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 15, Kings, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0214; FHL microfilm: 1241052

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 13 E.D. 16; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1925
    Event Place: New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1925
    Event Place: Mount Olivet Cem
    Record Source: New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1925
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