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[NI0065] [Smith1.FTW]

It is not known as fact, yet believed by some close to Marvin, that the Asethma, which he suffered from for so many years, was initially brought upon as what would be known today as "Galvonic Poisoning". As a helping hand he welded some Galvenized metal for one of the neighbors without respritory protection. (Note: Occurred long before many facts were known about Hazardous wastes and their effects on the human body).

[NI0254] Morris Brooks writes, QUOTE
His family is enumerated in the Hart Co KY 1840 census, p. 196, as 210001 02001. His family is enumerated in Jefferson Co, Moore's Prairie wp, IL in 1860 census. Elizabeth Brooks notes the following in part: "Nine boys and four girls were born to Rev. Joshua and Margaret. The Civil War divided teh family - five boys wre Yankees and four boys were rebels. They never saw each other after the war. He is buried at Sherman City beside his second wife, Mahala McCubbin Gray. His birth date and date of first marriage written in family Bible of parents".

Historical records of the Oak Hill Baptist Church in Laure County, KY indicate he was teh moderator in May 1852 and preached his first sermon.

In "History of Jefferson County, Illinois, 1810 - 1962", compiled by the Continental Historical Bureau, Mt. Vernon, IL 1962, there is a record of the steps taken to organize the First Baptist Church at Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, IL. July 17, 1968, Brother J. W. Brooks, Moderator, met with a group of people for the purpose of organizing themselves into a church. On August 6, 1968, the members of the regular Baptist Church of "this place and vicinity" met at the Presbyterian Church and proceeded to organize what they decided to call the First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois.
On September 21, 1868, J. W. Brooks was elected as the firt pastor He probably served through 1869 since another pastor ws elected in 1870."

It appears that he and his family may have returned to Hart Co KY, as he, his wife Mahala, and three children - Epamanondas (18), George T (17), and Aaron H (14) are enumerated in teh 1870 census in dwelling 163, family 163, in Rowlett's Station. His occupation was stated to be "Preacher". (Note: If they had a daughter, Amy, what might have happened to her?)
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[NI0255] Morris Brooks writes, QUOTE:
Married sometime after 1855 to Joshua William Brooks. She is buried with him. She was living with her step-son, Floyd W. Brooks, in 1904, whose bibliography was published in "The History of Cherokee County, KS, and Its Representative Citizens", Nathaniel Thompson Allison, 1904.
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[NI1017] This individual may actually be one of the other male siblings listed.

[NI1020] This individual may actually be one of the other male siblings listed.

[NI2451] Thomas was in Co D 42nd Inf. He died in the civil war.

[NI3882] Morris Brooks writes, QUOTE:
Margaret ws the daughter of William and Nancy Locke Harper. Nancy was a daughter of Jacob Locke, a noted pioneer preacher and his wife, Margaret Jett, a niece of Davey Crockett.

Margaret died in childbirth of Aaron Hardin Brooks in 1855.

William Harper is believed to have died in 1821 in hart Co, KY, but his grave has not been found and his parents are unknown. Margaret had two sisters, Nancy the oldest, who married James Burd, and the youngest, Maria, who married Sam Staples. William and Nancy Locke were married 1 M ar 1815 in Barren Co, KY.
Following Williams's death, Nancy married Hiram Harper, b. 16 June 1797 in TN, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Pierce Harper. Hiram and Nancy were married in 1824 and had seven children: Mary Elizabeth, America Ann, Louisa Jane, Martha Rebecca, Jacob Locke, James WHeeler, and Sarah Helen. Hiram and Nancy were poisoned by tehir slaves; she died 16 Jan 1858, and he died 23 Jan 1858.
Nancy Locke ws born 24 Aug 1795, the daughter of Jacob Locke (Lock) who was born 24 Aug 1767, Berkeley Co, WV. He was the son of Richard Lock whose wife was Margaret Jett, b. 1769 and d. 1 Jan 1852. Jacob and Margaret were married 16 Aug 1784. Margaret was the daughter of Anthony and Julinea Jett. Jacob and Margaret were buried first near Flint Knob, KY. On 7 Aug 1934 their bodies were moved to the Glasgow, KY Cemetery
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[NI3887] Morris Brooks says in his e-mail (Joshua William Brooks; Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:55:45) "nor do my records reflect that they had a child, Ann. I have no record of any ch. being born to that Marriage." So Ann may actually be from another marriage for either Joshua or Mahala...

[NI3909] According to Civil War records, Pvt Co D, Regt 60, Inftry VV, IL; Georgia Campaign wounded in right hand 1 SP 1864; volunteered 20 Mar 1864 at Mt. Vernon IL, enrolled 17 Apr 1864, disch Louisville KY 31 Jul 1865. At Jonesboro GA 2 Sep 1864 thumb of right hand shot off by musket ball and amputated on the field. He was in 2nd Div hospital, Atlanta GA. His regimentw as a part of the 14th Army Corps, army of Tennesses, and he went to Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Savannah. After the war he lived in Ashley until 1870, then moved to Sherman KS. He received a pension of $4.00 per month.
According to the Sheridan Township, Cherokee Co Census, 1870, he was a Populist politically.
The 1870 move to Kansas to homstead land was a "rough" trip. There were eight families - 3 Brooks', 1 Allen, 1 Stewart, 1 West, and 1 Westervelt. A raft was made to ferry the Mississippi River above St. Louis. On the last trip across the river one of the horses jumped over the side, swam back, and went home. It took five week sto make the trip and their only child, a daughter, died. Six of the group contracted fever and besides the Brooks girl, two other children died. There were many, many hardships but nobody ever wanted to turn back, but several of the women had not wanted to make the trip.

[NI3910] Illinois records of Civil War soldiers indicate that Eldbridge was in Company E, 80th Illinois Infantry and was a resident of Mount Vernon when he was enrolled.

[NI3911] "A fermer, Baptist. Civil War Records show Pvt. Co D, Regt 60, Illinois Infantry.
Marriage in Mt. Vernon IL Family moved to KS 1 Apr 1880.
His biograhy in a book, History of Cherokee County, KS and Its Representative Citizens, edited and compiled by Nathaniel Thompson Allison, 1904, is summarized: At the age of 19 he left home and lived in another section of the State until the breaking out of the Civil War. In APril 1864 he enlisted in Company D, 60th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, at Mount Vernon, IL, and was with the 14th Army Corps. Most of his service was spent in Georgia, where he was with Sherman in his famout "march to the sea", afterwards taking part in the Grand Review at Washington, D.C. He was later mustered out at Louisville, KY, and discharged at Springfield, IL.
His marriage to Almira Woodworth, of Athens Co, OH, occured in 1867. To this union six children were born: (1) Charles H., a graduate of the State Normal School at Emporia and later principal of Spring Hill School, Johnson Co, KS; (2) Lydia, wife of C. A. Rule of Mannford, OK; (3) Albert, a farmer of Sheridan Twp; (4) Fred, who was farming the old home place; (5) Lucina, wife of C. Wise, of West Mineral, KS; and (6) Nina L., who was living at home. James and his wife came to Cherokee County, KS, APril 1, 1880, and in 1882 he purchased the 160 acres where he was living in 1904. In politics he was a Socialist; he was a Mason (McCune, KS). He was President of teh Mutual Rural Telephone Co which was organized in 1902. License 133 issued 1 Sep 1867; recorded v. 3, Jefferson Co, IL."
- Descendants of Josua William BROOKS (Rev)) and Margaret HARPER, Pages 4 - 5.

[NI3914] "License 133 issued 1 Sep 1867; recorded v. 3, Jefferson Co,IL."
- Descendants of Josua William BROOKS (Rev)) and Margaret HARPER, Page 5.

[NI3917] He was, like his father, grandfather, and maternal great grandfather a Baptist minister

[NI3919] "E. Brooks says his spouse was Harriett Jane "Emma" Neville, and that she was his cousin, according to family members."

[NI3954] Morris Brooks writes:
"Charles Henry Brooks, son of James Henry Brooks and grandson of Joshua William Brooks, says our line of the Brooks family originated with the coming of 'two brothers from England to the United States prior to the Revolutionary War. They finally separated; one (name unknown) settled in the middle states and the other settled in North Carolina.'
"Brenda Hays Pfaff informs me that her mother states 'Albert Brooks had a brother, Charles H Brooks, who once had President Dwight Eisenhouer as a pupil, was the oldest instructor in point of service and age at Fort Hays State College when he headed the correspondence study division, a post he held beginning 1925. He began teaching at age 21. I was while teaching at Abilene High School that he had Eisenhower as a student; on his 80th birthday he received a letter of congratulation from the General.' "

[NI3956] Morris Brooks writes: "In 1904 she and her husband were living in Mannford, OK."

[NI3993] He lived in Canyon City, Texas in 1899. He moved to Australia as a young man.

[NI4033] Morris Brooks writes:
"SSDI SSN:704-10-2650 RR Retirement; at the time he registered for social security he was a resident of Decatur,Morgan Co, AL."

[NF0711] "The Willis family came to Warrick County in 1857 from NC according to a note on file at Warrick county court house where Alexander wrote permission for Eliza to be married" - Susie Mae (Morris) Rose (Ref #2345); Nathaniel Black.eml

[NF1183] Morris Brooks writes, QUOTE:
The marriage bond was signed 4 Jan 1855 by John S Tucker and Joshua W Brooks. The marriage took place the same date and was conducted by Joshua W Brooks, father of the bride. The following was attached to the marriage bond; "This is to Certify that on the 4th day January 1855 the Rites of Marriage were legally solemnized by me between John S. Tucker abd Mary M. Brooks at J. W. Brooks's in the County of Taylor in the presence of S. Durrett and H. Durrett the Said 25 years of age and his wife 18. Signed Joshua W. Brooks"
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[NF1185] Marriage to Missouri recorded as License #139, Vol. 3, Jefferson Co, IL. License #139 issued 1 Jun 1866, Jefferson Co, IL (Book 3)

[NS28991] I do no know what newspaper this clipping is from, it is with the "program" from Lillian's funeral.

[NS28992] Clipping

[NS24531] Forward of information sent to Donna Taylor

[NS29071] Appears to be an obituary typed on a typewriter, perhaps to send to a newspaper.
It was written by one of his children, as it refers to William Zerbe as "Father"

[NS24611] Origninal Message to Susie from Bob Cook sent Mon, 30 Aug 1999 17:34:18

[NS18022] Photocopy of a photocopy

[NS29173] http://browning.evcpl.lib.in.us/newsearch/carddetail.asp?id=41806

[NS24801] I have two copies of this; one a photocopy sent to me by Kay L. (Schoenwald) Shariff (Ref #3085) 10/1998, and the other by Vi Lee Jan 20, 2000.

[NS20421] One of several documents mailed by Irene Smith Feb 02, 1999

[NS18221] Interviewed Carolyn at her house and wrote down the information given by her.

[NS22761] Compiled by Johannah, and passed onto her relatives. I took the paper copy and added it into my FTW file.

[NS29571] Voice Mail message from my dad.

[NS27373] Marriage License Record Vol. 3 Page 255

[NS20771] DAMfl@aol.com

[NS25291] Heather interviewed members of her family via telephone

[NS23081] The family relationships listed within this document are somwehat convoluted. It is a little bit frustrating, because in some cases it appears to be the relationship between the person and Eva, while in others it appears to be the relationship between the person and someone else, possibly the person who wrote this up for the funeral.

[NS18641] Louise typod as Eloise

[NS18642] Photocopy of Certified Copy

[NS18643] Record of Births Book 2 Page 173

[NS27602] Old, edges falling apart

[NS27761] Written in Polish, and translated into English. Possibly a printout from microfilm.

[NS27762] Photocopy

[NS23421] Basically a "CC" of e-mail to

[NS21201] Written in Polish, translated into English.

[NS21202] Photocopy

[NS32361] Saved as a wav file on my PC
File can be found in the "scrapbook" feature for LeRoy LeeAnder Burns

[NS32362] telephone quality

[NS23501] Basically a "CC" of e-mail to

[NS21311] Written in Polish, translated into English.

[NS21312] Photocopy

[NS30241] E-mail

[NS28002] Handwritten in pencil

[NS30301] mcbeth@pop.sigecom.net

[NS30432] Photocopy

[NS26001] Originally to "lisawyat@psci.net", but forwarded to me.

[NS26271] Includes attachment: Jbrks10.wri (saved on CD as Jbrks10.wps)

[NS21821] Saved as Jbrks10.wps

[NS19611] Registered No. 7275
Date Issued: Sept 30, 1965

[NS17433] Genealogy E-mails Source Materials CD-RW Disc

[NS24121] Essentially a "CC" of what she sent to Donna Taylor

[NS24351] Original Message to Susie from Donna Taylor

[NS31051] Date of Import: Feb 4, 2004

[NS31103] Online

[NS26681] Postmarked June 17, 1998

[NS31141] "Note that the [referenced] records were found in the Zagorow parish records. Sometimes an event was reported in more than one parish if the families were affiliated with more than one. [Kay} always thought Obory which is south of Zagorow was in the Zagorow parish, but now [Kay's} not sure. It may have become a part of the Grodziec parish at some point.
Since Russian doesn't easily translate directly into English, some of teh names are not well spelled in these transliterations, so there actually may be some variation, like "Kvast" might actually be "Kwast." Double dates are the old style (calendar) dates and teh new, current day calendar dates.
Transliteration of Birth Records in Russian Script
(by Donald T. Means, Oakton, Virginia)

[NS17771] Typed up and mailed out by Kay L. (Schoenwald) Shariff (Ref #3085) and dated December 22, 1989

[NS17772] Printout or hand typed