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William M. "Bill" Brooks 1872 – 1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 August 1872

Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee

Death Date: 13 Apr 1936

Death Location: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States

Father: James Brooks

Mother: Emiline Alexander

Spouse(s): Josephine BROOKS

Children(s): Omega Brooks, William Brooks, Jesse Brooks, Ola Brooks, Roland Brooks, Maude Brooks, Horace Brooks, Ada Brooks, Margaret Brooks, Cordelia Brooks

William M. "Bill" Brooks was born in 1872 in Grainger County, Tennessee, the child of James Arley Brooks and Emiline or Caroline BROOKS Alexander. In 1880, William M. "Bill" Brooks resided in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, William M. "Bill" Brooks resided in Civil District 12, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. William M. "Bill" Brooks married Josephine "Josie" E. BROOKS, and had children including Omega Brooks, William James Bryant Brooks, Jesse Brooks, Ola Mae Brooks, Roland Marion Brooks, Maude Ellen Brooks, Horace Brooks, Ada LAY Brooks, Margaret "Maggie" Brooks, Cordelia "Cordie" Bessie COMPTON Brooks. William M. "Bill" Brooks passed away in 1936 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • William M. "Bill" Brooks was born in 1872 in Grainger County, Tennessee, the child of James Arley Brooks and Emiline or Caroline BROOKS Alexander.
  • In 1880, William M. "Bill" Brooks resided in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, William M. "Bill" Brooks resided in Civil District 12, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • William M. "Bill" Brooks married Josephine "Josie" E. BROOKS, and had children including Omega Brooks, William James Bryant Brooks, Jesse Brooks, Ola Mae Brooks, Roland Marion Brooks, Maude Ellen Brooks, Horace Brooks, Ada LAY Brooks, Margaret "Maggie" Brooks, Cordelia "Cordie" Bessie COMPTON Brooks.
  • William M. "Bill" Brooks passed away in 1936 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Brooks
1845 – 1922
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
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Emiline Alexander
1848 – 1920
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Josephine BROOKS
1873 – 1944
Birth Location: Grainger, Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)

Omega Brooks
1897 –
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee
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William Brooks
1899 – 1961
Birth Location: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
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Jesse Brooks
1903 – 1979
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee
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Ola Brooks
1902 – 1990
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
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Roland Brooks
1905 – 1949
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee
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Maude Brooks
1907 – 1983
Birth Location: Powder Springs, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
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Horace Brooks
1909 – 1909
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee
HB
Ada Brooks
1911 – 1990
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee
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Margaret Brooks
1914 – 1988
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee
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Cordelia Brooks
1915 – 1943
Birth Location: Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
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William Brooks's Ancestors

Self
William Brooks
1872 – 1936
Birth Place: Grainger County, Tennessee
Parents
James Arley Brooks
1845 – 1922
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Emiline (or Caroline BROOKS) Alexander
1848 – 1920
Tennessee
Grandparents
James ("Bartley" Bartholomew) Brooks
1820 – 1894
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Malissa (Louisiana BROOKS) Rowlett
1824 – 1900
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Brooks's Descendants

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William (M. "Bill") Brooks (2 August 1872 – 13 Apr 1936) m. Josephine ("Josie" E.) BROOKS (22 May 1873 – 13 Jul 1944)
  1. 1. Omega Brooks (Dec 1897 – )
  2. 2. William (James Bryant) Brooks (13 Aug 1899 – 21 Mar 1961)
  3. 3. Jesse Brooks (9 Apr 1903 – Nov 1979)
  4. 4. Ola (Mae) Brooks (24 Sep 1902 – 23 Mar 1990) m. David (Leon) Beeler (31 Aug 1900 – 22 June 1974)
    1. 1. Norma (L) Beeler (6 May 1923 – 18 Jun 1995)
    2. 2. Wanda Beeler (abt 1929 – about 1995)
    3. 3. Infant Beeler (17 January 1942 – 17 January 1942)
  5. 5. Roland (Marion) Brooks (2 Dec 1905 – 4 Jun 1949)
  6. 6. Maude (Ellen) Brooks (15 Aug 1907 – 26 Mar 1983)
  7. 7. Horace Brooks (Sep 1909 – 14 Dec 1909)
  8. 8. Ada (LAY) Brooks (abt 1911 – 1990)
  9. 9. Margaret ("Maggie") Brooks (abt 1914 – 1988)
  10. 10. Cordelia ("Cordie" Bessie COMPTON) Brooks (24 May 1915 – 29 Jul 1943) m. Pierce (Herbert) Compton (13 Nov 1913 – Jan 1976) m. Walker
    1. 1. Gertrude (Josephine) Compton (31 Jul 1932 – 9 Jun 2001)
    2. 2. Joann (SHARP) Compton (31 Jul 1935 – 9 June 2001) m. James (E) Sharp (30 Jan 1934 – 6 Sep 2008)
    3. 3. Pierce (Herbert) Compton (Oct 24, 1936 – Feb 23, 2003) m. Darlene (Joyce COMPTON HEATH) Vineyard (1936 – ) m. Alice (Rose SPENCER COMPTON BORIA) Cramer (Jul 1954 – )
      1. 1. Richard ("Ricky") Compton (1956 – )
      2. 2. Christina (Renee NEWMAN PRIDE) Compton (13 JUL 1981 – ) m. William (Jeffrey) Newman (29 May 1972 – ) m. John (T "Johnny") Pride (21 Feb 1979 – ) m. Chad (T) Bennett (Aug 1980 – )
        1. 1. William (Reese) Newman (29 Oct 2001 – )
        2. 2. Ella (Rose) Newman (20 Oct 2004 – )
        3. 3. Jayden Bennett (18 JUL 2007 – )
      3. 3. Martin (Pierce "Mark") Compton (May 02, 1985 – ) m. Kristin (Nicole DORAZIO COMPTON) Miller (Jan 1985 – ) m. Sami
        1. 1. Lily-Kate Compton (FEB 2009 – )
        2. 2. Liam (Pierce) Compton (25 FEB 2010 – )
        3. 3. Alyssa (Ivey) Compton (1 Dec 2004 – )
        4. 4. Alyssa (Ivy) Compton (2004 – )
    4. 4. Charles Compton (16 Mar 1938 – 14 Jun 1938)
    5. 5. Sharon Compton (1940 – ) m. George (1940 – )
    6. 6. Gary (Scott) Compton (21 Sep 1958 – ) m. Sherry Crusenberry (abt 1969 – )
    7. 7. Steve Compton
    8. 8. Mike Compton
    9. 9. Ronnie Compton
    10. 10. Joann (SHARP) Compton
    11. 11. George Walker

William Brooks's Timeline

7 Records

1872
2 August 1872
Birth of William M. "Bill" Brooks in Grainger County, Tennessee
Grainger County, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 8
William M. "Bill" Brooks resided here in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
William M. "Bill" Brooks resided here in Civil District 12, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
William M. "Bill" Brooks resided here in Civil District 6, Grainger, Tennessee
Civil District 6, Grainger, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 58
William M. "Bill" Brooks resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1936
13 Apr 1936
Age 64
Death of William M. "Bill" Brooks in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States
1936
15 Apr 1936
Age 64
Burial of William M. "Bill" Brooks in Luttrell (Union County), Union County, Tennessee, USA
Luttrell (Union County), Union County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 August 1872
    Event Place: Grainger County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 6, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 324.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 2257; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 841.0; FHL microfilm: 2341991
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1257; Family History Film: 1255257; Page: 517A; Enumeration District: 102
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1572; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241572
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1572; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241572
    [8] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1257; Family History Film: 1255257; Page: 517A; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1572; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241572
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1572; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241572

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Grainger, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 6, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 324.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 2257; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 841.0; FHL microfilm: 2341991

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Luttrell (Union County), Union County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
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