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
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
- 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
PARENT (M) Joseph Henry Brooks | |||
Birth | 09 JUN 1842 | Talbot County, Georgia | |
Death | 08 SEP 1925 | Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, USA | |
Marriage | 07 MAY 1865 | to Keziah Willis at Muscogee County, Georgia | |
Marriage | 1879 | to Nancy Beulah Reedy | |
Father | Isaac Turner Brooks | ||
Mother | Mary Frances Wynn | ||
PARENT (F) Keziah Willis | |||
Birth | 09 FEB 1840 | Muscogee County, Georgia | |
Death | 29 JAN 1879 | Muscogee County, Georgia | |
Marriage | 07 MAY 1865 | to Joseph Henry Brooks at Muscogee County, Georgia | |
Father | Littleberry Kinnebrew Willis | ||
Mother | Nancy Motley | ||
CHILDREN | |||
F | Corrie Brooks | ||
Birth | 12 JUL 1894 | ||
Death | |||
F | Anne Lauren Brooks | ||
Birth | 13 APR 1885 | ||
Death | |||
F | Ida Mae Brooks | ||
Birth | 24 MAY 1889 | ||
Death | |||
F | Ina Brooks | ||
Birth | 19 NOV 1897 | ||
Death | |||
M | Zebulon Arthur Brooks | ||
Birth | 28 NOV 1870 | ||
Death | 02 MAY 1947 | Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States | |
M | Joseph Henry Brooks Jr. | ||
Birth | 11 SEP 1874 | Muscogee Co, GA | |
Death | 27 SEP 1918 | Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States | |
F | Georgia Angeline Brooks | ||
Birth | 31 JUL 1872 | Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States | |
Death | 26 DEC 1946 | Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States | |
Marriage | to Green Jefferson Jordan | ||
M | Benjamin Thomas Brooks | ||
Birth | 16 APR 1866 | Muscogee, GA | |
Death | 14 DEC 1918 | Columbus, GA | |
Marriage | 1886 | to Lula Tamara Jordan at Columbus, GA | |
F | Pearl Estelle Brooks | ||
Birth | 13 JUN 1887 | ||
Death |
PARENT (M) Benjamin Thomas Brooks | |||
Birth | 16 APR 1866 | Muscogee, GA | |
Death | 14 DEC 1918 | Columbus, GA | |
Marriage | 1886 | to Lula Tamara Jordan at Columbus, GA | |
Father | Joseph Henry Brooks | ||
Mother | Keziah Willis | ||
PARENT (F) Lula Tamara Jordan | |||
Birth | 09 FEB 1867 | Muscogee, GA | |
Death | 19 APR 1961 | Columbus, GA | |
Marriage | 1886 | to Benjamin Thomas Brooks at Columbus, GA | |
Father | William Green Jordan | ||
Mother | Sallie "Sarah" Avera | ||
CHILDREN | |||
M | Emerson Jordan Brookes | ||
Birth | 12 FEB 1902 | Columbus, Georgia | |
Death | 20 FEB 1979 | Los Angeles, CA | |
M | Benjamin Henry Brooks | ||
Birth | 04 NOV 1890 | Muscogee, Georgia, USA | |
Death | 12 DEC 1903 | Columbus, GA | |
F | Claude Telmera Brooks | ||
Birth | 19 OCT 1891 | Muscogee County, Georgia | |
Death | 23 DEC 1987 | Los Angeles | |
Marriage | to John A. Kelly at Muscogee County, Georgia | ||
Marriage | to Gifford Brooks | ||
Marriage | 1919 | to Dr Adrian Hartog at Singapore | |
M | William Clifford Brooks | ||
Birth | 02 FEB 1889 | Muscogee County, Georgia | |
Death | 28 DEC 1917 | Muscogee County, Georgia | |
Marriage | 01 JAN 1911 | to Lucy Elizabeth Holston at Muscogee County, Georgia |
1 Benjamin Thomas Brooks b: 16 APR 1866 d: 14 DEC 1918
+ Lula Tamara Jordan b: 09 FEB 1867 d: 19 APR 1961
2 Emerson Jordan Brookes b: 12 FEB 1902 d: 20 FEB 1979
2 Benjamin Henry Brooks b: 04 NOV 1890 d: 12 DEC 1903
2 Claude Telmera Brooks b: 19 OCT 1891 d: 23 DEC 1987
+ Gifford Brooks b: ABT 1879
3 Iona Brooks b: ABT 1908
3 Paul Brooks b: ABT 1910
3 J B Brooks b: ABT 1912
+ Dr Adrian Hartog b: 27 MAY 1893 d: 1968
2 William Clifford Brooks b: 02 FEB 1889 d: 28 DEC 1917
+ Lucy Elizabeth Holston b: 17 DEC 1893 d: 24 AUG 1960
3 William Clifford Brooks b: 16 SEP 1911
3 Benjamin Thomas Brooks b: 24 JUL 1913
+ Private