Walton-Warren County GaArchives Biographies.....Brooks, Jacob Rutledge 1806 - March 20, 1900 ************************************************ 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: The Rev. Cynthia Forde spiritsouth@gmail.com October 9, 2005, 11:35 pm Author: The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Forde JACOB RUTLEDGE BROOKS The Standard March 24, 1900 Troy, Alabama Jacob Rutledge Brooks was born in Walton County, Georgia December 6th, 1806 and died at Perote, Ala. March 20th, 1900, aged nearly ninety-four years. He was married at the age of twenty one to Miss Rebecca Sappington, a member of a well known Georgia family. They came to Alabama in 1841 and raised a family of 13 children, four sons and nine daughters. They first settled near Monticello, but subsequently went to Perote and at the time of his death lived in Bullock, although one of the old time Pikers. He represented Pike in the Alabama Legislature for two terms during the Civil War and was true and patriotic in the Southern cause, and doubtless would have been in the army, but for his being past age. Two of his sons gave their lives for the Confederacy, one being killed, the other dying of small pox. He served in the Seminole war in Florida and was a pensioner at the time of his death. Mr. Brooks was known throughout the county as an honorable high-minded man and although he had accumulated no great fortune, retained the esteem of his friends to the day of his death and the large attendance of the people at his funeral attested his popularity. He died a member of the M.E. church firm in the faith of Christianity, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Foster of Aberfoil. After a long and eventful life, he has passed to the reward of the just. Mrs. T. H. Grissett, of this city, is his daughter. Two sons and five daughters survive him. His wife died about ten years ago. (Editor’s note: There are errors in the obituary noted by descendant, Karen Bullard, Pike County Historian, Assistant Director of the Friends Public Library, Troy, Alabama. Jacob was probably born in another Georgia County. Walton County was not created until 1818. Jacob served one term in the legislature. One son was killed in the War; one son-in-law died of small pox during the War.) TIMELINE Jacob Rutledge BROOKS 6 December 1806: Birth - Probably Warren County, Georgia to James BROOKS and Phalbia “Falby” COBB the daughter of Joseph COBB and Rachel LNU of Wilkes, later Warren, Georgia. 1820 – U.S. Federal Census – Columbia County, Georgia James BROOKS household, p. 44. 1822: Land Purchase Walton County, Georgia – Joseph Cobb Brooks sold to Isaac and Jacob Brooks, 125 acres, being half of lot number 30. The land was located on the waters of Mountain Creek, on the North side of Crane’s Branch. The deed was witnessed by Joel BROOKS, Balaam BROOKS. (Land Records, Walton GA, Book C-D, p. 115. 20 December 1827: Marriage - Rebecca Jarrett Isabella SAPPINGTON - Walton County Marriages, Walton County, Georgia 1830: U.S. Federal Census Walton, GA, p. 156. Unable to locate Jacob R. BROOKS in this census. Two Brooks households located near Caleb SAPPINGTON, Jabez (in his 30’s), William (20’s); “Arter” DAVIS, who married Falby BROOKS in 1828. 23 June 1831 [The Federal Union, 10 July 1830-July 1833] newspaper published Milledgeville, Ga] Legal notice: Walton County, Georgia. Whereas Jacob BROOKS applies to me for letters of administration on estate of Phelby DAVIS, late of said COunty dec'd... Given under my hand, this 13th day of June 1831. Jesse MITCHELL, cco. June 23. 15 Sept 1831 [The Federal Union] Four months aft date application will be made to Inferior Court for leave to sell the real estate lying in Walton county, of Phalbey DAVIS, late of said county, dec'd... also at same time like application will be made to sell a negro woman named Phillis, belonging to said estate. JACOB BROOKS, Adm'r Sept 15. 1832: Gold Lottery – Jacob R. BROOKS, lucky drawer, Walton, Georgia March 1832 – Deed - Jacob BROOKS sold 100 acres of Lot number 30 to Caleb SAPPINGTON, it was bordered by Lot Twenty-nine, “by the part belonging to the estate of Phalby BROOKS, deceased. (Land Records, Walton GA, Book C-D, p. 302. 1832: Deed - Jacob BROOKS sold to William G. BULLOCK 100 acres, part of Lot Number Thirty, the two parcels adjoining one another. Caleb SAPPINGTON served as one of the witnesses. (Land Records, Walton GA, Book C-D, p. 115. 1833: Estate Settlement of “Phelby” Davis, Jacob R. BROOKS, administrator (Probate Records, Walton, GA, Book D, p. 108, 217, 349, &403). 1834: Deed – Caleb SAPPINGTON sold same parcel back to Jacob BROOKS. (Land Records, Walton GA, Book C-D, p. 429). 1834: Walton County Tax List – Captain Brewer’s District (first tax appearance) – 100 acres on the waters of Mountain Creek. Jacob was listed consecutively with Larkin, William and John Brooks (Flat Creek). 19 March 1836: Military - "2nd Lieutenant, Jacob Rutledge BROOKS, enlisted at Monroe, Walton County, Georgia to serve in the Seminole Indian War of 1836. He was assigned and served in the Cavalry Regiment of Georgia Volunteers commanded by Major ROSS and Company of Georgia Volunteers under Captain J. S. MEANS. He was honorably discharged May 4, 1836, at Black Creek, Florida, apparently having suffered wounds or injuries during combat. He was granted a Wound/Injury/Disease Pension in the amount of $8.00 per month and was issued One hundred and twenty (120) acres of Bounty Land on March 5, 1856. He received the pension to the time of his death in 1900." (Courtesy of The GILMER Newsletter.) From John GILMER: 17 December 1837: Migration - "possession of a tract of land in Pike, (now Bullock) County, Alabama * 1840: U.S. Federal Census Walton County, Georgia # 673 Social Circle Jacob R. BROOKS # 673 - One male under 5; 2 males between 5 and 10; 1 male between 10 and 15; and one male between 30 and 40; 2 females under 5; 1 female between five and 10; 1 female between 20 and 30. W.F. JOINER, "Contrary to some published information, evidence indicates that Jacob Rutledge BROOKS migrated from Walton County, Georgia to Pike County, Alabama prior to 1841. * An official Land Patent was issued to Jacob R. BROOKS of Walton County, Georgia by the General Land Office, Bureau of Land Management, Washington, District of Columbia on 1 Jul 1841. The official land Patents were normally issued between two and four years after the patentee took possession of a tract of land. He had taken possession of this land on or about 17 Dec 1837 as reflected in the Pike County, Alabama Tract Book." 1850: U. S. Federal Census Pike County, Alabama (Page 140 BROOKS, J. R. 43 Georgia :# 65 Farmer ($250) Rebecca 38 Georgia Caleb (student) 21 Georgia (abt 1829) James 20 Georgia (abt 1830) Martha 16 Georgia (abt 1834) Mariam (f) 15 Georgia (abt 1835) Isabella 9 Alabama (abt 1841) Rebecca 7 Alabama (abt 1843) Dotia ( f ) 4 Alabama (abt 1846) Mary Ann Eudocia Arabella 2 Alabama (abt 1848) T. Collins 6/12 Alabama (abt 1850) 5 March 1856: Bounty Land Grant - Alabama. 1860 U. S. Census of (Monticello) Pike County, Alabama #1134 #1147 Farmer ($1600/$4110) BROOKS, Jacob R. 53 m Georgia (abt 1807) Rebecca J. 48 f Georgia (abt 1812) Isabella J. 18 f Alabama (abt 1842) Rebecca E. (S) 15 f Alabama (abt 1845) Marion E. (S) 13 f Alabama (abt 1847) Mary Ann Eudocia Arabella J. (S) 11 f Alabama (abt 1849) Timothy (S) 9 m Alabama (abt 1851) Jane H. 5 f Alabama (abt 1855) 1866: Alabama State Population Schedule for Pike County, Alabama J. R. BROOKS as follows: one male between 10 and 20, one male between 50 and 60, three females under 10, one female between 10 and 20, and one female between 50 and 60. (one soldier died of sickness) (ED. Note: Miriam BROOKS GILMORE’s husband died of small-pox) 1870: U.S. Federal Census: Pike County, Alabama - Monticello twp. 1880 Federal Census - Pike County, Perote Twp. FHL Film 1254004 National Archives Film T9 - 0004 Page 301 C Jacob BROOKS 64 Georgia Georgia Georgia Rebecca BROOKS 60 Georgia Georgia Georgia Isabelle 39 Alabama Georgia Georgia 31 October 1889: Will and Land Sale: " Know all men by these presents, that Jacob R. BROOKS having this day sold to his children, Miriam Mercer GILMORE, Isabella Josephine BROOKS and Wm. B. GILMORE, grandchild, a certain tract or parcel of land, containing sixty acres more or less and a house and lot in the village of Perote, now occupied by the said J. R. Brooks as a residence upon the following condition to wit, said Brooks to his use and occupation of one room of said dwelling as well as all the rights and privileges that he has always had about such premises to wit the house and lot in Perote. W. B. GILMORE, Miriam Mercer GILMORE and Isabella Josephine BROOKS agree on their part to see that the obligations, then the title to the land conveyed to us this day by J. R. BROOKS, and should we fail in the discharge of the above obligations, then the title to the land conveyed to us this day by J. R. BROOKS shall be null and void. W. B. GILMORE also agrees in his part to see that Mrs. Miriam Mercer GILMORE and Josephine BROOKS shall receive through him a decent support such as food, clothing, medical, all during their natural lives and should said Gilmore fail to discharge this said obligation to said M. M. GILMORE & Isabella Josephine BROOKS, then again he forfeits to title in and to said lands & real Estate which has been conveyed to him at the death of said M. M. GILMORE, and Isabella Josephine BROOKS. It is further agreed and conditioned that Wm. B. GILMORE, should have immediate control and possession of said land from this day during the lifetime of the conditions above described. Witness my hand and seal this 28th day of Oct. 1889. E. P. HASLAW, A. P. Ex. Off. JP Jacob Rutledge BROOKS Miriam Mercer GILMORE Isabella Josephine RROOKS William B. GILMORE Filed in Office, Oct. 31st 1889, at 10 o'clock A.M. S. T. FRAZIER, Judge: The description of this land is as follows: "Lot # 1 in the village of Perote known as the Jacob BROOKS lot and bounded on the North by Ziegler lot on the East by McDowell lot, on the South by Watkins lot on the West by public road running North and South through said village in S 12 T 11 R 23, also all that part or parcel of the East half of North West ¼ lying and being south of the canal or big ditch and North of the plantation road and all that part or parcel of West half of North East ¼ lying South of canal and North and West of the Plantation road all in S 1 T 11 R 23 containing in above described (tract) sixty acres more or less", all lying within Bullock County, Alabama March 1900: Death Jacob Rutledge Brooks - Obituary: PIKE COUNTY, Alabama File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/walton/bios/brooks852gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 11.7 Kb