Taylor County GaArchives Biographies.....Brooks, John S. 1797 - 1971 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Donna Wall dfshine@comcast.net August 28, 2005, 3:59 pm Author: Donna Wall Descendants of John S. BROOKS Submitted by Donna Shine Wall dfshine@comcast.net, 1176 Lakeview Road, Grayson, GA 30017 Generation No. 1 JOHN S.1 BROOKS was born 11 Jan 1797 in VA or GA, and died 11 Jan 1871 in Taylor Co., GA. He married ELIZABETH LARY 08 Feb 1821 in Jones Co, GA, daughter of LARY LARY and ANNA LARY. She was born 20 Aug 1803 in GA, possibly Jones Co., and died 20 Aug 1887 in Taylor Co., GA. REFERENCE: "They Were Here, GA Genealogical Records," Vol. 7, 1971, p. 2013 REFERENCE: Jan Ferguson, P.O. Box 8, Alto, TX 75925 REFERENCE: Ferna Mills fernalea@yahoo.com Aug 2005 REFERENCE: Jones Co. GA Ordinary Court Minutes 1808-1814. (Ordinary Court is now Probate Court). P. 15 - John BROOKS; p. 37-43 - John H. BROOKS. REFERENCE: JONES COUNTY GA 1816 Tax Digest; CAPT. JEFFERSON'S DISTRICT, N. 358; John S. Broks; Lary Larey; Hinchey Larey REFERENCE: "Index to 1820 & 1830 (GA) Census" REFERENCE: 1820 Jones Co, GA Census: Neighbors John P. SMITH & James MOORE REFERENCE: Muscogee Co, GA Land Grants 1827-1852 LDS Microfile #0514015, 3rd Dist., Marion Co, GA, (later part went to Schley & part to Taylor Co, GA.) #223. John S. BROOKS. (Looks like John S. BROOKS bought the draw of other fortunate drawers.) REFERENCE: "Inferior Court Records for Crawford Co, GA,” Wm. R. Henry, County & Court Purposes 1830-1846 REFERENCE: "Inferior Court Records for Crawford Co, GA, County & Court Purposes 1830-1846, County & Court Purposes 1846-1863," Wm. R. Henry, Publisher, 1989 Central GA Gen. Society, Inc, Warner Robins, GA: shows him as a juror drawn Nov. Term 1837. 11 March 1840: ordered by Justices of Inferior Court on representation that Wm. M. Brown, John S. BROOKS, Esq, & Wm. B. White are appointed Commissioners to fill vacancies of Commissioners Nathaniel Bradford, Reese Cureton & Lucius Price out of office ex officio. 5 Jan 1841: Ordered that Britton Pope, Richard F. Davis, Jesse B. Drew, John S. BROOKS, & Joseph J. Bradford be & are hereby appointed commissioners to view the ground & report to this court propriety of opening new road from house of John Davis to Walpole's Ferry to pass nearest & best way without interfering with enclosed lands. 1841: Ordered that County Treasurer pay over to John S. BROOKS sum of $30 from funds reserved for poor to support Sarah Ricks & Solomon Millirons. (In 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Ricks family lives next door to BROOKS family.) REFERENCE: Deed Book C, Talbot Co, GA; page 77: Crawford 12 June 1833; David Terrell to Nathaniel Bradford; 14th District LL108 (except the 10 acres around store house & fire wood on lot); Wit: Joseph J. Bradford, John S. BROOKS, JP; Recorded 2nd June 1833. REFERENCE: Talbot Co, GA Deed Book C: page 255; 4 Mar 1834; Archibald M. Jackson (Greene [Co.]) to Nathaniel Bradford (Crawford); $50 14th dis LL 139 202.5 acres; Drawn by Jackson; Wit; Britain Lawrence, John. S. BROOKS, JP; Recorded: 2 June 1834. ***Since my John S. BROOKS was in Macon Co. in 1840, this info. could pertain to him. ** REFERENCE: "History of Macon County, GA," Louise Frederick Hays, Reprint Co, Publisher, Spartanburg, SC, 1979; p. 773; Tax Digest of 1838, Capt. Whiggum's Dist, J.S.S. BROOKS Property: 405 2q. .oH, Dist. 2, Macon Co, $ .80, 9 1/4 mills; Property: 810 Pine, Dist. 2, Macon Co. P. 773: John S. BROOKS, 1 Poll Tax, 19 slaves, Property 202 1/2 2q. .oH, Dist. 15, Macon Co, $3.39, 9 3/4 mills; Property 160 unknown, Dist. 7, County 4sec Cherokee. P. 773: J.S.E. BROOKS, Property 2 Pine, Dist. 15, Macon Co, 3/4 mills. REFERENCE: 'Macon, Bibb Co, GA Newspaper': 27 Oct. 1847: Macon County Grand Jury: Thomas Brady, John S. BROOKS*, John W. Commander, S.H. Dwight, Daniel Fredarick, James L. Greene, James H. Hannon, Lawson S. Henderson, Josiah Hill, Moses Johnson, Stephen Johnson, Asa Jolly, Henry G. Law, William Lofty, James G. Maulton, Wiley Passmore, John C. Peake, Sterlin Pittman, Charles E. Rumph, William Snell, William Sowden, Wiley T. Wilks. Signed, W.W. Corbitt, Clerk; John M. Giles, Solicitor General REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Head of Household #58, 53-year-old male b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. Neighbors: Nancy Millirons; John RICKS **In 1850 Talbot Co, GA Census, is listed Isham BROOKS, 64, VA, Lugenia 62, NC, Georgia Ann 13. Also, Robert BROOKS 63, VA, Francis 43, VA, William 26, laborer, Martha, 28. There are other BROOKS but none shown being born in VA. REFERENCE: Taylor Co, Ga Deed Book A: pg 32-33: Cherokee Co 12 Aug 1851, Manley W. Ford to John S. BROOKS (Macon); $200 12th Dis LL98 202.5 acres. Wit: H. McKery ?, Willis Little, JP, recorded 12 Jul 1852 REFERENCE: Taylor Co Bk A, pg 131, Macon 5 Feb 1853, John S. BROOKS to Enoch Duke, $400 12th Dis LL98, Wit: Thomas C. Butts, Perry C. Carr, JP. pg 132, Macon 17 Jan 1853, John S. BROOKS (Macon) to Enoch Duke (Taylor), $500 12th Dis LL99, Wit: Sarah Duke, Darling Duke REFERENCE: Crawford County, Ga; Annual Returns Book B, p 103, February 7, 1853. Richard F. Davis, deceased. Gregory J. Turner as Administrator returned a list of perishable property sold during December 1852. Purchasers of items sold for $406.62 were: R. F. Davis, J. D. Bell, C. F. Fickling, John Gardner, W. W. Pope William Tune, J. S. May, Jesse Glover, P. T. Montfort, W. W. Stephens, John S. BROOKS, William Griffith, James L. Bowden, S. P. Corgin, Thomas Drawhorn, William A. Ingraham & Julius Turner. REFERENCE: Crawford County, Georgia, Annual Returns Book B, Page 103, 7 Feb. 1853: Richard F. Davis (dec.): Gregory J. Turner, as Administrator, returned a list of perishable property sold during Dec. 1852. Purchasers of items sold for $406.62 were: R.F. Davis, J.D. Bell, C.F. Fickling, JOHN GARDNER, W.W. Pope, William Tune, J.S. May, Jesse Glover, P.T. Montfort, W.W. Stephens, John S. BROOKS, William Griffith, James L. Bowden, James L. Bowden, S.P. Corbin, Thomas Drawhorn, William A. Ingraham, Julius Turner. REFERENCE: "They Tarried In Taylor (A GA Co)," Essie J. Childs, p. 75, 95, 147 REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co, GA Tax Digest indicates he was owner of 14 slaves, 810 acres, for a total value of all property at $15,530. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co, GA Census, Neighbors: William H. FICKLING; Milburn SAXON; William WINDHAM; Vincent MONTGOMERY. REFERENCE: Deed Book D/p. 184: John S. BROOKS, Administrator (for) David F. Shine, Sale ordered Nov 1, 1860 to William J. Hamilton LL 151 14th Dist Wit: Wm H. Fickling. (David F. Shine is son-in-law of John S. BROOKS, but died before John S. BROOKS. This deed info. makes it appear that David F. Shine is Administrator for John S. BROOKS, but it was the opposite. David F. Shine died in July 1861.) ***There is a John S. BROOKS #22388, Co. B, 55th Inf. Regiment listed among Civil War soldiers. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co, Ga Slave Schedule: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gataylo2/census/1860slave.htm \ REFERENCE: Taylor Co, GAGenWeb page http://www.rootsweb.com/~gataylor/index.htm: 1864 Feb Term: James Mosley, Bartley McCrary Sr. & John S. BROOKS let out building of bridge across Patsiliga (Creek) at Fickling's Mill. REFERENCE: LDS Microfilm #0321111, Taylor Co (GA) Superior Court Deeds & Mortgages, Bk. D 1866-1873: BROOKS, J.S. Adm. to Joab Willis, 383-4 REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census, #76-P(anhandle Dist.) Real estate valued $1800, personal prop. valued $834. Neighbors: Winifred EDWARDS, William CHANEY, Lavina SHINE (daughter) REFERENCE: "Marriages, Deaths & Etc. From the Butler (GA) Herald 1876-1896," Marilyn Neisler Windham, p. 9. REFERENCE: Application for Administration, Vol. 11 #52, 1 Nov 1887: Joseph U. Goodwin applies for letters of administration on estate of John S. BROOKS. REFERENCE: Will, Taylor Co, GA, Will Bk. A REFERENCE: 'Taylor Co. (GA) Tracer,' May 2003, p. 3-4 REFERENCE: 'Butler (GA) Herald,'1 Nov 1887, Vol. XI #52: GA - Taylor Co: To all whom it may concern: Whereas Joseph U. Goodwin has in due form applied .. undersigned for permanent letters of administration on .. estate of John S. BROOKS, (not yet administered), late of said county, now deceased, & I will pass upon said application on .. first Monday in Dec. 1887. Burial: BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA (Source: BROOKS, Goodwin, Shine Private Family Cemetery, BROOKS/Shine Homeplace, Taylor Co, GA Survey, Nov. 1999: On visit to Taylor Co, GA by Donna Shine Wall & Betty Shine Daniel. Cemetery is to the left of the homeplace inside a fenced pasture. Cemetery itself is fenced additionally, but fence has been pushed down by cattle. Several headstones have been knocked over &/or broken.) Political: Bet. Jun 1833 - Mar 1834, Justice of Peace, Talbot Co, GA Residence: 1816, Jones Co, GA Tax Digest Notes for ELIZABETH LARY: REFERENCE: 1840 Hancock Co, GA Census shows an Elizabeth Lary as Head of Household - don't think this is same as Elizabeth Lary BROOKS since she would have used her married name. Also, no other info. indicates that she was in Hancock Co. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Head of Household #58, 53 year old b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co. Census Check the name 'LORY', 'LARRY', 'LEARY'. REFERENCE: According to a letter written by Luvenia BROOKS Shine to her nephew, Nathaniel Bradford, the BROOKS land was left to Elizabeth Lary BROOKS upon the death of her husband, John. In Nov 1874, she was renting the land to four white families who were cultivating the land. Her son, Martin BROOKS, unmarried at the time, was living in the home with her & attended to her business. REFERENCE: 1880 Federal Census, Taylor Co, Panhandle Dist, GMD #739: keeps house. widowed, shows both her parents were b. GA. Also in h/h is Elizabeth 30, daughter; Martha 35 daughter; Lavinia Shine 35 daughter & boarder; J.T.D. 19 grandson. Also in h/h is T.D. GOODWIN 35 year old laborer. (Goodwin family lived across road from BROOKS home.) (Martha BROOKS married T.D. Goodwin in 1885.) Neighbors: Robert P. CONNELL; Joseph GAULTNEY REFERENCE: "Marriages, Deaths & Etc. From Butler (GA) Herald 1876-1896," Marilyn Neisler Windham, p. 88 REFERENCE: 'Butler (GA) Herald,' Vol. 11 #42, 23 Aug 1887: 'Panhandle - Mrs. BROOKS, an aged lady, died Sat. the 20th. Interred at the family burial ground near her home.' Children of JOHN BROOKS and ELIZABETH LARY are: i. EMELINE2 BROOKS, b. 28 Mar 1822, GA; d. 06 Oct 1850, Taylor Co, GA. ii. LEWVENIA W. 'LOU' BROOKS, b. 01 Jul 1825, GA; d. 26 Sep 1892, Taylor Co., GA. iii. MARTIN J. BROOKS, b. Abt. 13 Oct 1826, GA; d. 08 Oct 1895, Taylor Co, GA. iv. ANNA BROOKS, b. 30 Jul 1827, GA; d. 20 Aug 1852, Taylor Co, GA. Burial: BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census #58, 22 year old, single female in the home of her father, John S., 53 year old male b. VA; her mother, Elizabeth 46; siblings, Levenia 24; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; her grandmother, Anna LARY 70, b. NC. REFERENCE: "They Were Here, GA Genealogical Records," Vol. 7, 1971, p. 2014 v. CHRISTOPHER C. BROOKS, b. Abt. 1830, GA; d. Aft. 1870. vi. J.LEVI BROOKS, b. Abt. 1833. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Head of Household #58, 53 year old male b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. vii. ELIZABETH E. 'LIZZIE' BROOKS, b. Abt. 1835, GA. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Head of Household #58, 53 year old male b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co. Census REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census: she is living in the h/h of her parents, John & Elizabeth BROOKS. Also living there are her brother, Martin, age 46, & her sister, Martha, age 27, both b. GA. REFERENCE: 1880 Taylor Co, GA Census shows her in H/H of Elizabeth BROOKS, her widowed mother, H/H #8, Family #8. viii. EMMA E. BROOKS, b. Abt. 1838, GA. ix. MARY CAROLINE 'CARRIE' BROOKS, b. 21 Apr 1839, GA; d. 07 Aug 1905. x. JOHN W. BROOKS, b. Abt. 1842, GA. xi. MARTHA E. 'MATT' BROOKS, b. Abt. 1842, GA; d. Bet. 1885 - 1900, Taylor Co, GA; buried at BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA. She m. THOMAS D. GOODWIN, 31 May 1885, Taylor Co, GA; b. Abt. 1846. He. was buried at BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Head of Household #58, 53 year old male b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9 (this is Martha BROOKS); J.W. 4, male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co. Census http://www.rootsweb.com/~gataylor/census/censindx.htm REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census: living in the h/h of her parents, John & Elizabeth BROOKS. Also living there is her brother, Martin, age 46, b. GA & her sister, Elizabeth, age 35, b. GA. AKA (Facts Pg): Matt BROOKS Notes for THOMAS D. GOODWIN Don't know if this is the same individual. From Talbot Co, GA GenWeb http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/talbot/military/a- 4.txt GOODWIN, Thomas J. (or Thomas H.)-Private July 17, 1861. Captured in 1862. Sent from Fortress Monroe, Va to Aiken's Landing, Va for exchange. Oct 13, 1862. Wounded in 1864. At home on wounded furlough Aug 31, 1864. No later record. REFERENCE: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gatalbot/4coa.html: GOODWIN Thomas J Pvt 17 Jul 1861 POW 1862, exchanged 13 Oct 1862 Aiken's Landing, WD 1864, furloughed 31 Aug 1864, NFR. REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, Ga Census living in H/H 18-R with A.J.N. CLAYBORN, an 18-year-old carpenter. In h/h is Pennie, age 28. Either this is wife of Thomas GOODWIN or his sister, Penny, who is about same age. REFERENCE: 1880 Federal Census, Taylor Co, Panhandle Dist, GMD #768, Family #8, he is listed as laborer living in h/h of Elizabeth BROOKS. In 1885 Thomas D. GOODWIN married Martha 'Matt' BROOKS, who is also living in this h/h with her mother. REFERENCE: 1900 Taylor Co, GA Census #220 Panhandle Dist. In h/h is 20-year- old nephew, Arthur Wadsworth, & Arthur's wife, Eujean, 16. Neighbors: Dolphus MONTGOMERY; A.J. KIRKSEY Military: Bet. 1861 - 1865, CSA, Co K 27th GA Inf Occupation: 1870, Taylor Co, GA Carpenter per census xii. J.LARY BROOKS, b. Abt. 1847, GA. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, age listed as 17, occupation, laborer. Generation No. 2 EMELINE2 BROOKS (JOHN S.1) was born 28 Mar 1822 in GA, and died 06 Oct 1850 in Taylor Co, GA. Burial: BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA. She married HENRY BRADFORD 06 Jan 1847 in Crawford Co, GA, son of NATHANIEL BRADFORD and SARAH TEMPLE. He was born 02 May 1823, and died Aft. 1852 in probably Milledgeville, Baldwin Co, GA. REFERENCE: 1999 & 2001 visit to BROOKS/Goodwin/Shine Family Cemetery in a pasture to the left & behind the John BROOKS home place, Taylor Co, GA. Personally viewed headstone & took photos. Notes for HENRY BRADFORD: REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census #4. In h/h is wife, Emeline, & son Nathaniel 2. Neighbors: S.P. CORBEN; William TUNE REFERENCE: Liz Bradford Cunningham dickcu@email.msn.com: died in mental institution in Macon, GA. (This may be Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co, GA.) REFERENCE: "GA Black Book, Morbid, Macabre & Sometimes Disgusting Records of Gen. Value,” Robert Scott Davis, Jr., p. 275, Central Register of Convicts 1867- 1879. #123 John BRADFORD, Entered Prison 16 Nov 1876, convicted in Wilkes Co. Book also lists him as being 'black'. (NOTE: This may not be the same John Bradford. DSW) REFERENCE: 'Butler (GA) Herald,' Vol. 6 #1, 4 Oct 1881: Adjudged a Lunatic. Henry BRADFORD, who has been confined in jail for several days past, was adjudged a lunatic on last Sat. & an order passed that he be sent to asylum at Milledgeville at an early day. This is a matter that has long since needed attention of our authorities & has not been dealt with in right manner at too early a day. For many years his home has been in woods & among cattle of field, & his appearance at times resembling that of a maniac, though at other times he bears appearance of a man of fine sense & education. LEWVENIA W. 'LOU'2 BROOKS (JOHN S.1) was born 01 Jul 1825 in GA, and died 26 Sep 1892 in Taylor Co., GA. Burial: BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA. She married DAVID F. SHINE 26 Sep 1858 in Taylor Co, GA, son of THOMAS SHINE and MARTHA WRIGHT. He was born 10 Jul 1828 in Duplin (or Sampson) Co, NC, and died 05 Jul 1861 in Taylor Co., GA. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, #58 in household of 53-year-old father, John S. BROOKS b. VA; her mother, Elizabeth 46; siblings, Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; grandmother, Anna LARY 70, b. NC. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co. Census http://www.rootsweb.com/~gataylor/census/censindx.htm REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census #77-P(anhandle Dist.) 43-year-old widow; $100 personal prop. value. Neighbors: John BROOKS (father); GREATHOUSE REFERENCE: 'Taylor County (GA) Tracer,' March 2004, p. 12 REFERENCE: 'Butler (GA) Herald,' 4 Oct 1892 Notes for DAVID F. SHINE: REFERENCE: Copy of marriage certificate REFERENCE: 1850 Census, "Crawford Co, GA Federal Census Records for 1830, 1840 & 1850," Addie P. Howell & Wm. R. Henry @ Central GA Gen Society, Warner Robins, GA in 1988. On p. 31, family #26, lists David SHINE in household of his father, Thomas T. SHINE; occupation, mechanic, born in NC. REFERENCE: Helon Cutler hcutler@Ala.net says d. date is 1860. REFERENCE: Distribution of Estates, Taylor Co, GA, Book A, p. 13, 1858-1885, LDS Microfilm #0321099, Court of the Ordinary. REFERENCE: Deed Book D/p. 184: John S. BROOKS, Administrator for David F. SHINE, Sale ordered Nov 1, 1860 to William J. HAMILTON, LL 151, 14th Dist; Wit: Wm H. FICKLING. (David F. SHINE is son-in-law of John S. BROOKS, but died prior to death of John S. BROOKS. This deed info. makes it appear that David F. SHINE is the Administrator for John S. BROOKS, but it was the opposite. However, David F. SHINE died in July 1861.) MARTIN J.2 BROOKS (JOHN S.1) was born Abt. 13 Oct 1826 in GA, and died 08 Oct 1895 in Taylor Co, GA. He married MARTHA JANE 'JENNIE' MCCRARY 12 Oct 1877 in Taylor Co, GA, daughter of GILLAH MCCRARY and MARTHA NORTHINGTON. She was born 24 Jul 1852 in GA, and died 31 Jan 1939 in Taylor Co, GA. Burial: Hays Campground (Union Methodist) Cemetery, Co. Rd 92 off GA Rd 208, Taylor Co, GA. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, Ga Census: listed in H/H #436 with Head of Household being C.M. Lucas. Martin BROOKS' occupation is overseer, age 23. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co. Census REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census, Panhandle Dist. living in h/h of his parents, John & Elizabeth BROOKS. Also living there are his sisters, Elizabeth, 35 & Martha 27, both b. GA. REFERENCE: 1880 Taylor Co, GA Census, Butler Dist, #274: 56 year old farmer. Neighbors: James ASKEW; James HAMLETON REFERENCE: 'Butler (GA) Herald,' Vol. V #31, 3 May 1881: will be sold before.. Court House door in town of Butler in said county on first Tuesday in June next 1881 within legal hours of sale to highest & best bidder for cash.. following named property to wit: eastern half of lot of land number (72) in 14th district of Taylor Co. Said land levied on by virtue of two fi fa's issued out of Taylor Superior Court in favor of James Hortman vs. Martin BROOKS, & sold as property of said Martin BROOKS. Tenant in possession notified. Vol. 11 #51, 25 Oct 1887: 'Martin BROOKS, living near Fickling Mill, brought a pocket knife to our office. It is believed .. knife was purchased in SC by .. great grandfather of BROOKS in 1734. It has been handed down from sire to son for 153 years & is now .. property of Mamie, .. little daughter of BROOKS.' REFERENCE: 1900 Taylor Co, GA Census REFERENCE: Cathy Brock REFERENCE: "Marriages, Deaths & Etc. From Butler Herald 1876-1896," Marilyn Neisler Windham, p. 90 Notes for MARTHA JANE 'JENNIE' MCCRARY: REFERENCE: 1900 Taylor Co, Ga Census #196 Butler Dist. p. 163A. 47-year-old widow. Neighbors: W.B. PEPPINS; W.W. FOY REFERENCE: "Cemeteries of Taylor Co (GA)," Guelda Hay & Millie Stewart, p. 32 Children of MARTIN BROOKS and MARTHA MCCRARY are: i. MARTHA ELIZABETH3 BROOKS, b. Abt. 1878, GA. ii. JOHN FREENY BROOKS, b. 06 Feb 1879, Taylor Co, GA; d. 11 Jan 1952, Ellaville, Schley Co, GA. iii. MAMIE EMMA T. BROOKS, b. 25 Dec 1880; d. 09 Apr 1977. iv. HENRY JACKSON BROOKS, b. 1883; d. 1948, Taylor Co, GA. v. FLORENCE ANNA BROOKS, b. Abt. 1886; m. WILLIAM DUKE, 23 Jan 1907, Taylor Co, GA; b. Bef. 1886. REFERENCE: "Taylor Co. (GA) Tracer", Vol. 4 Issue 5, May 1999: '100 Years Ago in Taylor Co, GA as Reported in 'Butler Herald' - Florence BROOKS was a student at Union Sabbath School. vi. NELLIE D. BROOKS, b. 23 Nov 1888; d. 14 Feb 1970, Taylor Co, GA. Burial: Hays Campground Cemetery, Co. Hwy 92, off GA Hwy 208, Taylor Co, GA REFERENCE: "Taylor Co. (GA) Tracer," Vol. 4 Issue 5, May 1999: '100 Years Ago in Taylor Co, GA as Reported in the Butler Herald' - Florence BROOKS was a student at Union Sabbath School. REFERENCE: "Cemeteries of Taylor Co (GA)," Guelda Hay & Millie Stewart, p.68. vii. ELLA CLARENCE BROOKS, b. 06 Jul 1892; d. 28 Mar 1978. viii. SARAH EARL BROOKS, b. Abt. 1895; m. R.G. DUKE, 16 Feb 1913, Taylor Co, GA; b. Abt. 1892. AKA (Facts Pg): Earl BROOKS CHRISTOPHER C.2 BROOKS (JOHN S.1) was born Abt. 1830 in GA, and died Aft. 1870. He married MARTHA ELIZABETH WIFE C.C. BROOKS Aft. 1850. She was born Abt. 1839 in GA. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Head of Household #58, 53 year old male b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. REFERENCE: "History of Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia, Featuring the Goolsby & Nelson Families, Also the BROOKS, Foster, Hendricks, Ferguson, McCoy, Cosby, Hight, Daniel, Hancock & McDonald Families," Nelson Goolsby, 1993, WH Wolfe Asso, Alpharetta, GA 30201, p. 368, "C.C. BROOKS, Co. D, 3rd GA, CSA, buried Madison, GA Cemetery." REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census, #275-B(utler Dist.): 39 year old mechanic, real estate valued $1000, personal property valued $500. Andrew Philman, age 18, was living in household. Also in h/h is wife, Martha age 31 b. GA, & children Tiloula age 5, Martha age 4, & Christopher age 1, all b. GA. Neighbors: James JONES; Pickens BYRD Religion: Bet. 1869 - 1877, Member Crowell Methodist Church, Taylor Co, GA Children of CHRISTOPHER BROOKS and MARTHA BROOKS are: i. TILONEA3 BROOKS, b. Abt. 1865, GA. ii. MARTHA ANN BROOKS, b. Abt. 1866, GA. iii. CHRISTOPHER BROOKS, b. Abt. 1869, GA. MARY CAROLINE 'CARRIE'2 BROOKS (JOHN S.1) was born 21 Apr 1839 in GA, and died 07 Aug 1905. Burial: BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA. She married JOSEPH HUMPHREY GOODWIN 03 Jul 1855 in Taylor Co, GA, son of JOSEPH GOODWIN and EDITH GOODWIN. He was born 10 Oct 1832 in NC, and died 26 Jun 1891. Burial: BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, Head of Household #58, 53 year old male b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4, male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. Notes for JOSEPH HUMPHREY GOODWIN: REFERENCE: 1850 Talbot Co, GA Census, H/H 101 in home of his parents, Joseph & Editha GOODWIN REFERENCE: 1860 Talbot Co, GA Census, H/H 496, overseer personal prop. value $1500, wife & children. Neighbors: Enoch WEAVER; Augustus O'NEAL REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census, #15-R(eynolds). Neighbors: Aaron SIZEMORE; Robert CODY REFERENCE: 1880 Taylor Co, GA Census #667 Town of Reynolds. Neighbors: Wm. MERRITT; John T. TOMBLIN REFERENCE: "Marriages, Deaths & Etc. From the Butler (GA) Herald 1876-1896," Marilyn Neisler Windham, p. 91: Vol. 11 #52, 1 Nov 1887, Application for Administration - Joseph U. Goodwin applies for letters of administration on the estate of John S. BROOKS. REFERENCE: "They Were Here, GA Genealogical Records," Vol. 7, 1971, p. 2014: lists his death date as 7 Aug 1902. REFERENCE: 'Butler (GA) Herald,'1 Nov 1887, Vol. XI #52: GA - Taylor Co: To all whom it may concern: Whereas Joseph U. Goodwin has in due form applied the undersigned for permanent letters of administration on the estate of John S. BROOKS, (not yet administered), late of said county, now deceased, & I will pass upon said application on the first Monday in Dec. 1887. JOHN W.2 BROOKS (JOHN S.1) was born Abt. 1842 in GA. Burial: BROOKS/Shine/Goodwin Family Cemetery, Hwy. 263, Taylor Co, GA. He married MARTHA C. ELIZABETH WILSON 25 Nov 1866 in Taylor Co, GA, daughter of THOMAS WILSON and SARAH WILSON. She was born Abt. 1849. REFERENCE: 1850 Crawford Co, GA Census, his father is Head of Household #58, 53 year old male b. VA; Elizabeth 46; Levenia 24; Anna 22; C.C. 20, male, overseer; J.L. 17, male, laborer; Elizabeth 15; Caroline 11; M.E. 9; J.W. 4 (this is John W.), male; Anna LARY 70, b. NC. REFERENCE: 1860 Taylor Co. GA Census: living in the h/h of his parents at h/h #248. REFERENCE: 1870 Taylor Co, GA Census #248-C(Butler Dist.) 32 year old miller. In h/h is wife, Elizabeth, 23, & Leonzo 2. Also in h/h is Rheuben Goodwin, 18 year old mill worker. Neighbors: John PARKER; Wm. HOBBS REFERENCE: 1880 Taylor Co, GA Census Butler Dist., June 8, 1860, #82: 35 year old farmer. Neighbors: Neal BATCHELOR; M. CAMEL Notes for MARTHA C. ELIZABETH WILSON: REFERENCE: 1860 Talbot Co, GA census shows her living in the h/h of, #426, Line 16, Julia A. WILLSON age 30. Also in the household is Eliza R. age 11 & Julia M. age 8. Neighbors: Christiana MAUND age 45, & two sons; Cyntha BELYEWS age 51, & three children. (NOTE: Don't know if the Martha WILSON listed in the census is the same Martha WILSON.) Children of JOHN BROOKS and MARTHA WILSON are: i. LANEY LORENZO3 BROOKS, b. Abt. 1868. ii. LUCIOUS LEONZO BROOKS, b. Abt. 1869, GA. iii. MILLIE BROOKS, b. Abt. 1872. Generation No. 3 JOHN FREENY3 BROOKS (MARTIN J.2, JOHN S.1) was born 06 Feb 1879 in Taylor Co, GA, and died 11 Jan 1952 in Ellaville, Schley Co, GA. He married RUBY AZELLE WALL 26 Dec 1906 in Taylor Co, GA, daughter of H.T. WALL. She was born 25 Jan 1888 in Tazewell, Marion Co, GA, and died 22 Jan 1972 in Perry, Houston Co, GA. REFERENCE: 1910 Taylor Co, GA Census #178. Neighbors: Morris M. TRAP; Sambo MOSELY, 35-year-old black. REFERENCE: “Taylor Co. [GA] Tracer", Dec. 2001, p. 8: REFERENCE: 'Butler [GA] Herald' Vol. XXXXIII #5, 12 Dec 1918: 'Wesley Briefs' indicates that 'Mrs. John BROOKS of Mauk is visiting her parents. Mr. & Mrs. H.T.Wall.' More About RUBY AZELLE WALL: Residence: 1918, Mauk, Taylor Co, GA per newspaper item Children of JOHN BROOKS and RUBY WALL are: i. MELVA G.4 BROOKS, b. Sep 1909, Taylor Co, GA; d. Oct 1995, Perry, Houston Co, GA; m. SIRAH LAWHORN, 1933; b. Abt. 1906. Marriage: 1933 ii. FRANCES VIRGINIA BROOKS, b. 25 Aug 1913; d. Oct 1992; m. WOODROW WILSON JARRELL, 02 Jun 1938; b. 26 Jun 1912, Taylor Co, GA; d. 1994. Marriage: 02 Jun 1938. REFERENCE: wjarrell@directvinternet.com iii. JULE FELTON BROOKS, b. 10 Oct 1919, Mauk, Taylor Co, GA; m. FLORENCE MATTHEWS, 01 May 1948; b. Abt. 1922. Marriage: 01 May 1948 iv. MYRA BROOKS, b. 16 Feb 1923, Mauk, Taylor Co, GA; m. THOMAS WILLIAM CAMPBELL, 1946; b. Abt. 1920. Marriage: 1946. MAMIE EMMA T.3 BROOKS (MARTIN J.2, JOHN S.1) was born 25 Dec 1880, and died 09 Apr 1977. Burial: Hays Campground Cemetery, Co. Hwy 92, off GA Hwy 208, Taylor Co, GA. She married LEBBEUS THADDEUS 'LEBBIE' PEED 21 Dec 1899 in Taylor Co GA, son of APPLING PEED and DELUCIA MCNAIR. He was born 20 Oct 1876, and died 02 Aug 1974. Burial: Hays Campground Cemetery, Co. Hwy 92, off GA Hwy 208, Taylor Co, GA. REFERENCE: "Marriages, Deaths & Etc. From 'Butler Herald' 1876-1896" Marilyn Neisler Windham, p. 90: Vol. 11 #51, 25 Oct 1887. 'Martin BROOKS, living near Fickling Mill, brought a pocket knife to our office. It is believed the knife was purchased in South Carolina by the great grandfather of Mr. BROOKS in 1734. it has been handed down from sire to son for 153 years & is now the property of Mamie, the little daughter of Mr. BROOKS.' More About LEBBEUS THADDEUS 'LEBBIE' PEED: Political: Bet. 1924 - 1940, Ordinary, Taylor Co, GA Residence: 1901, Winchester, GA HENRY JACKSON3 BROOKS (MARTIN J.2, JOHN S.1) was born 1883, and died 1948 in Taylor Co, GA. Burial: 1948, Bethel Cemetery, off US Hwy 19, Butler, Taylor Co, GA. He married VERA ETHEL BARTLETT 23 May 1918 in Taylor Co, GA (Source: 'Butler [GA] Herald,' 22 Aug 1918.), daughter of CHARLES BARTLETT and LENA RHODES. She was born 1890, and died 1936. Burial: 1936, Bethel Cemetery, off US Hwy 19, half mile south of Butler, Taylor Co, GA. REFERENCE: 'Taylor (Co,GA) Tracer,' Jan. 2002 REFERENCE: 'Butler (GA) Herald' 30 Jan 1919: "'Notice of Dissolution' Public is hereby notified that firm of BROOKS & Trussell, restaurant & general merchandise, at Butler, GA, has been dissolved by mutual consent, H.J. BROOKS having withdrawn from .. business. Accounts due by said firm prior to Jan. 1, 1919 will be paid by J.E. Trussell. Persons indebted to .. firm will please pay their accounts at once either to H.J. BROOKS or J.E. Trussell. Henry J. BROOKS & John Edgar Trussell." Child of HENRY BROOKS and VERA BARTLETT is: i. CHARLES JACKSON4 BROOKS, b. 28 May 1919, Taylor Co, GA; d. 10 Jul 1919, Taylor Co, GA. Burial: Bethel Cemetery, off US Hwy 19, Butler, Taylor Co, GA ELLA CLARENCE3 BROOKS (MARTIN J.2, JOHN S.1) was born 06 Jul 1892, and died 28 Mar 1978. Burial: Hays Campground Cemetery, Co. Hwy 92, off GA Hwy 208, Taylor Co, GA. She married LESTER APPLING PEED 25 Dec 1910 in Taylor Co, GA, son of APPLING PEED and DELUCIA MCNAIR. He was born 20 Dec 1886, and died 04 Jun 1952. Burial: Hays Campground Cemetery, Co. Hwy 92, off GA Hwy 208, Taylor Co, GA File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/taylor/bios/brooks839gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 31.9 Kb