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Sterling Smith Brooks 1858–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 APR 1858

Birth Location: TN

Death Date: 16 OCT 1927

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN

Father: Gedeon Brooks

Mother: Mary 🧬

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In 1858, Sterling Smith Brooks entered the world in TN, born to Gedeon Gideon Slave Owner Brooks And Mary Anniston Brooks. Sterling Smith Brooks passed away in 1927 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Sterling Smith Brooks entered the world in TN, born to Gedeon Gideon Slave Owner Brooks And Mary Anniston Brooks.
  • Sterling Smith Brooks passed away in 1927 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN.

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Sterling Brooks's Ancestors

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Sterling Brooks
1858–1927
Birth Place: TN
Parents
Gedeon Gideon Slave Owner Brooks
1797–1860
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Mary (Anniston Brooks) 🧬
1802–1860
Virginia
Grandparents
David Brooks
1758–1838
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Sarah Brooks
1765–1801
Virginia, United States
David Brooks
1758–1838
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Sarah Brooks
1765–1801
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Brooks
1740–1830
Sarah Brooks
1733–1801
George Brooks
1740–1830
Sarah Brooks
1733–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sterling Brooks's Timeline

2 Records

1858
12 APR 1858
Birth of Sterling Smith Brooks in TN
TN
1927
16 OCT 1927
Age 69
Death of Sterling Smith Brooks in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 APR 1858
    Event Place: TN

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 OCT 1927
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN

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