Rufus B. Brooks, 86, a Springfield resident until August, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Prophetstown.

Since he sold his home at 717 N. Bond St. last summer, he had been living with a son, Edgar Brooks of Prophetstown.

Survivors include his wife, Grace M. Brooks, of Prophetstown; two sons, Edgar, and Roy Brooks, of Walla Walla, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Floy Denk, of Bloomington; and Mrs. Frances Seiz, of Springfield; one brother, Earl C. Brooks, of Hubbard Lake, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Poff, Mrs. Laura Holiday and Mrs. Edna Brimbarger, all of Springfield; and Mrs. Mamie Rutherford, of Chicago; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Services were at Bisch Memorial Home.

Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Daily Illinois State Journal
Sunday, Oct 10, 1965
Springfield, IL
Page: 12
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Spouse:

1. Frances Emily White
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Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900
Name: Rufus Belden Brooks
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Frances White
Marriage Date: 31 Jul 1899
Marriage County: Sangamon
Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records located at Springfield, IL.
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Brooks-White - Married, Monday evening, July 31, at the residence of Rev. G.W. Danden in this city, Rufus Beldon Brooks and Miss Frances White, both of this city.

The groom is a farmer.

The bride is the daughter of E. White, residing six miles east of the city.

The groom is 19 years old and his father gave consent to the wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Brooks will reside on a farm east of the city.

Daily Illinois State Journal
Tuesday, Aug 01, 1899
Springfield, IL
Page: 6
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2. Grace Stock
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Brooks-Stock - Married, at the couty court, Thursday, June 3, 1909, Judge Murray offciating, Rufus Brooks, of Curran, and Grace Stock, 1513 East Edwards street.

Daily Illinois State Register
Friday, Jun 04, 1909
Springfield, IL
Page: 10
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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Rufus B Brooks
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1879
Residence Date: 1917-1918
Street Address: R R 5
Residence Place: Walsh County, North Dakota, USA
Physical Build: Stout
Height: Medium
Hair Color: Light
Eye Color: Grey
Occupation: Farming
Nearest Relative: Mrs. R. B. Brooks
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U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Rufus Beldon Brooks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1879
Birth Place: Clay County, Illinois, USA
Residence Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Employer: W.P.A.
Person who will always know your address: Ivan Daniels
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