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Roy Lee Brooks 1899–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 March 1899

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 20 December 1974

Death Location: Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jessie Brooks

Mother: Leona Hogelen

Spouse(s): Susie Hall

Children(s): David Brooks, Melvin Brooks, Beulah Brooks, Beulah Brooks

In 1899, Roy Lee Brooks entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Jessie L Brooks And Leona Hogelen. Roy Lee Brooks married Susie Elizabeth Hall, and had children including Beulah Agnes Brooks, Beulah Brooks, David Nelson Brooks, Melvin Edward Brooks. Roy Lee Brooks passed away in 1974 in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Roy Lee Brooks entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Jessie L Brooks And Leona Hogelen.
  • Roy Lee Brooks married Susie Elizabeth Hall, and had children including Beulah Agnes Brooks, Beulah Brooks, David Nelson Brooks, Melvin Edward Brooks.
  • Roy Lee Brooks passed away in 1974 in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jessie Brooks
1874–1960
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Leona Hogelen
1900–1978
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susie Hall
1903–1977
Birth Location: Cataloochee, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

David Brooks
1927–1978
Birth Location: Haywood County, United States of America
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Melvin Brooks
1921–2005
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Beulah Brooks
1924–1992
Birth Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
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Beulah Brooks
–2005
Birth Location: –
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Roy Brooks's Ancestors

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Roy Brooks
1899–1974
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Jessie L Brooks
1874–1960
Tennessee
Leona Hogelen
1900–1978
Macon County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Brooks
1837–1892
Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth (Jane) Brooks
1848–1934
Carter County, Tennessee, United States of America
Maggie (S) Caldwell
1859–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roy Brooks's Descendants

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Roy (Lee) Brooks (5 March 1899–20 December 1974) m. Susie (Elizabeth) Hall (15 May 1903–16 July 1977)
  1. 1. David (Nelson) Brooks 1927–1978
  2. 2. Melvin (Edward) Brooks 1921–2005
  3. 3. Beulah (Agnes) Brooks 1924–1992
  4. 4. Beulah Brooks –2005

Roy Brooks's Timeline

12 Records

1899
5 March 1899
Birth of Roy Lee Brooks in North Carolina
North Carolina
1899
5 March 1899
Birth of Roy Lee Brooks in North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
1899
5 March 1899
Birth of Roy Lee Brooks in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 1
Roy Lee Brooks resided here in Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 1
Roy Lee Brooks resided here in Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Roy Lee Brooks resided here in Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Roy Lee Brooks resided here in Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
Roy Lee Brooks resided here in Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina, USA
Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina, USA
1945
1945
Age 46
Roy Lee Brooks resided here in Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1974
20 December 1974
Age 75
Death of Roy Lee Brooks in Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1974
20 December 1974
Age 75
Death of Roy Lee Brooks in Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
1974
20 December 1974
Age 75
Death of Roy Lee Brooks in Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 March 1899
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1314; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 181
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0024
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 March 1899
    Event Place: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 March 1899
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ocanalufty, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1314; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 181

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 43

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maggie Valley, Haywood, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 December 1974
    Event Place: Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 December 1974
    Event Place: Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 December 1974
    Event Place: Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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