Benjamin Thomas Brooks
b: 16 APR 1866
d: 14 DEC 1918
Biography
In 1900, Benjamin and Lula Brooks were living in Muscogee County,Georgia. Benjamin Thomas Brooks was a wholesale grocer in Columbus,Georgia. Benjamin Brooks died on December 14, 1918 in Columbus,Georgia and Lula (Jordan) Brooks died on April 19, 1961. Both wereburied in Columbus in the Riverdale Cemetery. Benjamin Henry Brookswas killed in a freak accident while on a hunting trip on December 12,1903 and was buried in the Riverdale Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia.
References: 1) 1900 Census, Muscogee County, Georgia; 2) "BrooksFamily History," by Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr., June 12, 1980

BENJAMIN THOMAS BROOKS (2.3.3.2.1) is the son of Joseph Henry Brooksand Keziah (Willis) Brooks. Ben was born on April 16, 1866 inMuscogee County, Georgia. Around 1886, Ben Brooks married Lula TamaraJordan. Lula was born on February 9, 1867 and is the daughter ofWilliam Green Jordan and Sallie (Avera) Jordan. Lula’s brother, GreenJefferson Jordan, married Benjamin Brooks’ sister, Georgia AngelineBrooks (2.3.3.2.3). Ben and Lula were the parents of four children:

Claude Telmera Brooks (2.3.3.2.1.1), b. October 19, 1887, MuscogeeCo., Geo.
William Clifford Brooks (2.3.3.2.1.2), b. February 15, 1889, MuscogeeCo., Geo.
Benjamin Henry Brooks, b. November 4, 1890, Muscogee County, Georgia
Emerson Jordan Brooks (2.3.3.2.1.4), b. February 12, 1902, MuscogeeCo., Geo.

In 1900, Benjamin and Lula Brooks were living in Muscogee County,Georgia. Benjamin Thomas Brooks was a wholesale grocer in Columbus,Georgia. Benjamin Brooks died on December 14, 1918 in Columbus,Georgia and Lula (Jordan) Brooks died on April 19, 1961. Both wereburied in Columbus in the Riverdale Cemetery. Benjamin Henry Brookswas killed in a freak accident while on a hunting trip on December 12,1903 and was buried in the Riverdale Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia.

References: 1) 1900 Census, Muscogee County, Georgia; 2) “BrooksFamily History,” by Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr., June 12, 1980

CLAUDE TELMERA BROOKS (2.3.3.2.1.1) is the daughter of Benjamin ThomasBrooks and Lula Tamara (Jordan) Brooks. Claude was born on October19, 1887 in Muscogee County, Georgia. On June 3, 1908, Claude Brooksmarried John A. Kelly in Muscogee County, Georgia. In 1919, Claudemarried a second time to Dr. Adrian Hartog in Singapore. Adrian wasborn on May 27, 1893 in Rotterdam, Netherlands and is the son of H. H.Hartog. Adrian Hartog was an importer and served as Vice Consul andConsul General for the Netherlands in California until he retired in1961. Adrian Hartog was knighted by the Queen of the Netherlands.Adrian Hartog died in 1968. Claude (Brooks) Hartog had no children byeither marriage and lives in Los Angeles, California.

References: 1) “Brooks Family History,” by Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr.,June 12, 1980; 2) Additions and Corrections by Kenneth H. Thomas,Jr., August 30, 1981

WILLIAM CLIFFORD BROOKS (2.3.3.2.1.2) is the son of Benjamin ThomasBrooks and Lula Tamara (Jordan) Brooks. William was born on February15, 1889 in Muscogee County, Georgia. On January 1, 1911, WilliamBrooks married Lucy Elizabeth Holston in Muscogee County, Georgia.Lucy was born on December 17, 1893. William and Lucy Brooks were theparents of two sons:

William Clifford Brooks, Jr., b. September 16, 1911
Benjamin Thomas Brooks (2.3.3.2.1.2.2), b. July 24, 1913

Lucy (Holston) Brooks died on August 24, 1960 and William CliffordBrooks, Sr. died on September 2, 1981. Both were buried in theRiverdale Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia. William Clifford Brooks, Jr.died on December 28, 1917 and was buried in the Riverdale Cemetery inColumbus, Georgia.

References: 1) “Brooks Family History,” by Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr.,June 12, 1980; 2) Additions and Corrections by Kenneth H. Thomas,Jr., August 30, 1981; 3) Letter, Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr. to RobertCasey, March 23, 1982

BENJAMIN THOMAS BROOKS (2.3.3.2.1.2.2) is the son of William CliffordBrooks and Lucy Elizabeth (Holston) Brooks. Benjamin was born on July24, 1913. On June 3, 1938, Benjamin Brooks married Frances Reich.Frances was born on September 4, 1916 and is the daughter of Joseph H.Reich and Anna (Doran) Reich of Columbus, Georgia. Benjamin andFrances Brooks were the parents of two children:

Claudia Ann Brooks, b. October 29, 1940
Benjamin Thomas Brooks, Jr., b. January 14, 1943

In 1962, Claudia Brooks married John Edward Bentley. John is the sonof E. Allen Bentley. John and Claudia Bentley have three sons: -Allen Brooks Bentley, b. June 19, 1964, - Edward Keith Bentley, b.1965, - Christopher Benjamin Bentley, b. 1969. John and Claudiahave since been divorced and Claudia lives with her three sons inDalton, Georgia.

On September 25, 1971, Benjamin Brooks married Harriett Davidson whois the daughter of Harley Davidson of East Tallassee, Alabama.Benjamin and Harriett have one son: - Benjamin Thomas Brooks, III,b. July 25, 1979, Montgomery, Alabama.

References: 1) “Brooks Family History,” by Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr.,June 12, 1980; 2) Additions and Corrections by Kenneth H. Thomas,Jr., August 30, 1981

EMERSON JORDAN BROOKS (2.3.3.2.1.4) is the son of Benjamin ThomasBrooks and Lula Tamara (Jordan) Brooks. Emerson was born on February12, 1902 in Muscogee County, Georgia. Emerson changed his last namefrom Brooks to Brookes. Emerson married Grace Hitchcock and they werethe parents of one son:

Robert J. Brookes

Emerson was a metal broker. Emerson Brookes died on February 21, 1979in Los Angeles, California and was buried there. Robert Brooks livesin Los Angeles, California and is the father of three chidren: -Daisy Brookes, - Diane Brookes, - Robert J. Brookes, Jr. DaisyBrookes married W. A. Spurgin, Jr. and they have one son: - W. A.Spurgin, III.

References: 1) “Brooks Family History,” by Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr.,June 12, 1980; 2) Additions and Corrections by Kenneth H. Thomas,Jr., August 30, 1981
Facts
  • 16 APR 1866 - Birth - ; Muscogee, GA
  • BET 1850 AND 1879 - Birth - ; Georgia
  • 1918 - Burial - ; Died in flu epidemic
  • 14 DEC 1918 - Death - ; Columbus, GA
  • 1910 - Residence - Age in 1910: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: ; Columbus Ward 4, Muscogee, Georgia
  • 1906 - Residence - ; Columbus, Georgia, USA
  • 1900 - Residence - Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head ; Bozemans, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
  • 1910 - Residence - Age in 1910: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: ; Columbus Ward 4, Muscogee, Georgia
  • 1906 - Residence - ; Columbus, Georgia, USA
  • 1900 - Residence - Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head ; Bozemans, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
Ancestors
   
Isaac Turner Brooks
15 OCT 1818 - 27 OCT 1893
 
 
Joseph Henry Brooks
09 JUN 1842 - 08 SEP 1925
  
  
  
Mary Frances Wynn
14 DEC 1819 - 07 JUL 1903
 
Benjamin Thomas Brooks
16 APR 1866 - 14 DEC 1918
  
 
  
 
 
Keziah Willis
09 FEB 1840 - 29 JAN 1879
  
  
  
 
Family Group Sheet - Child
PARENT (M) Joseph Henry Brooks
Birth09 JUN 1842Talbot County, Georgia
Death08 SEP 1925 Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, USA
Marriage07 MAY 1865to Keziah Willis at Muscogee County, Georgia
Marriage1879to Nancy Beulah Reedy
FatherIsaac Turner Brooks
MotherMary Frances Wynn
PARENT (F) Keziah Willis
Birth09 FEB 1840Muscogee County, Georgia
Death29 JAN 1879 Muscogee County, Georgia
Marriage07 MAY 1865to Joseph Henry Brooks at Muscogee County, Georgia
FatherLittleberry Kinnebrew Willis
MotherNancy Motley
CHILDREN
FCorrie Brooks
Birth12 JUL 1894
Death
FAnne Lauren Brooks
Birth13 APR 1885
Death
FIda Mae Brooks
Birth24 MAY 1889
Death
FIna Brooks
Birth19 NOV 1897
Death
MZebulon Arthur Brooks
Birth28 NOV 1870
Death02 MAY 1947Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States
MJoseph Henry Brooks Jr.
Birth11 SEP 1874Muscogee Co, GA
Death27 SEP 1918Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States
FGeorgia Angeline Brooks
Birth31 JUL 1872Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States
Death26 DEC 1946Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States
Marriageto Green Jefferson Jordan
MBenjamin Thomas Brooks
Birth16 APR 1866Muscogee, GA
Death14 DEC 1918Columbus, GA
Marriage1886to Lula Tamara Jordan at Columbus, GA
FPearl Estelle Brooks
Birth13 JUN 1887
Death
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) Benjamin Thomas Brooks
Birth16 APR 1866Muscogee, GA
Death14 DEC 1918 Columbus, GA
Marriage1886to Lula Tamara Jordan at Columbus, GA
FatherJoseph Henry Brooks
MotherKeziah Willis
PARENT (F) Lula Tamara Jordan
Birth09 FEB 1867Muscogee, GA
Death19 APR 1961 Columbus, GA
Marriage1886to Benjamin Thomas Brooks at Columbus, GA
FatherWilliam Green Jordan
MotherSallie "Sarah" Avera
CHILDREN
MEmerson Jordan Brookes
Birth12 FEB 1902Columbus, Georgia
Death20 FEB 1979Los Angeles, CA
MBenjamin Henry Brooks
Birth04 NOV 1890Muscogee, Georgia, USA
Death12 DEC 1903Columbus, GA
FClaude Telmera Brooks
Birth19 OCT 1891Muscogee County, Georgia
Death23 DEC 1987Los Angeles
Marriageto John A. Kelly at Muscogee County, Georgia
Marriageto Gifford Brooks
Marriage1919to Dr Adrian Hartog at Singapore
MWilliam Clifford Brooks
Birth02 FEB 1889Muscogee County, Georgia
Death28 DEC 1917Muscogee County, Georgia
Marriage01 JAN 1911to Lucy Elizabeth Holston at Muscogee County, Georgia
Evidence
[S76] 1900 United States Federal Census
[S411] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
[S58] 1910 United States Federal Census
[S410] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927
[S43] World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1
[S38] wft976vol3.FTW
[S267] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Descendancy Chart
Benjamin Thomas Brooks b: 16 APR 1866 d: 14 DEC 1918
Lula Tamara Jordan b: 09 FEB 1867 d: 19 APR 1961
Emerson Jordan Brookes b: 12 FEB 1902 d: 20 FEB 1979
Benjamin Henry Brooks b: 04 NOV 1890 d: 12 DEC 1903
Claude Telmera Brooks b: 19 OCT 1891 d: 23 DEC 1987
Gifford Brooks b: ABT 1879
Iona Brooks b: ABT 1908
Paul Brooks b: ABT 1910
J B Brooks b: ABT 1912
Dr Adrian Hartog b: 27 MAY 1893 d: 1968
William Clifford Brooks b: 02 FEB 1889 d: 28 DEC 1917
Lucy Elizabeth Holston b: 17 DEC 1893 d: 24 AUG 1960
William Clifford Brooks b: 16 SEP 1911
Benjamin Thomas Brooks b: 24 JUL 1913