Joseph Brooks, founder of the Springfield Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania family of that name, was born on September 5, 1795 and died on September 30, 1863, on his homestead farm, about one mile north of Normalville, on the road commonly known as the "Ridge Road" which branches north from Clay Pike and leads to the main Highway. The entrance to the farm is across the road, Route 711, from the Normalville Cemetery, or which we know it of today. On this farm he lived and reared his family and with his wife and a few other members of the family is buried in a private burial plot in one of the fields. A modest marble tombstone marks his last resting place, bearing the inscription: Joseph Brooks died Sept. 30, 1863 Aged 68 years, 25 days.
To this Union, 8 boys and 5 girls were born and grew to maturity. Joseph Brooks was one of the earliest settlers of Springfield Township and an outstanding citizen in every respect. He was one of the wealthiest men of his day, being a prosperous farmer and stock raiser, and owning several other good farms in the neighborhood of his homestead, some of which, including the homestead, are still owned and occupied by his descendants. He also owned the properties in Normalville, then named Springfield, extending eastwardly from the present United Methodist (brick) Church, along the southern side of the Clay Pike, known later as the Captain Morris, Joseph Brooks, and Mrs. Mary Bungard Houses.
He was a large and powerful built man, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 225 lbs., and had an impressive and aristocratic bearing. He was smooth shaven and wore a Prince Albert coat and high hat, as was the custom of his time, and was in every respect a real gentlemen, highly respected by everyone who knew him. The last part of his estate, as of today, consists of about 390 acres. He was a Presbyterian in faith and strick follower and liberal supporter of his Church and faith. Church services were often held at his home and the minister was largely supported by him. Later he was one of the largest contributors to the building of the brick church in the upper part of Normalville, erected in 1849 as an all-denominational church, but later taken over by the United Brethern Congregation and still later by the United Methodist Conference.
Taken from The Brooks Family History.
To this Union, 8 boys and 5 girls were born and grew to maturity. Joseph Brooks was one of the earliest settlers of Springfield Township and an outstanding citizen in every respect. He was one of the wealthiest men of his day, being a prosperous farmer and stock raiser, and owning several other good farms in the neighborhood of his homestead, some of which, including the homestead, are still owned and occupied by his descendants. He also owned the properties in Normalville, then named Springfield, extending eastwardly from the present United Methodist (brick) Church, along the southern side of the Clay Pike, known later as the Captain Morris, Joseph Brooks, and Mrs. Mary Bungard Houses.
He was a large and powerful built man, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 225 lbs., and had an impressive and aristocratic bearing. He was smooth shaven and wore a Prince Albert coat and high hat, as was the custom of his time, and was in every respect a real gentlemen, highly respected by everyone who knew him. The last part of his estate, as of today, consists of about 390 acres. He was a Presbyterian in faith and strick follower and liberal supporter of his Church and faith. Church services were often held at his home and the minister was largely supported by him. Later he was one of the largest contributors to the building of the brick church in the upper part of Normalville, erected in 1849 as an all-denominational church, but later taken over by the United Brethern Congregation and still later by the United Methodist Conference.
Taken from The Brooks Family History.
Joseph Brooks, founder of the Springfield Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania family of that name, was born on September 5, 1795 and died on September 30, 1863, on his homestead farm, about one mile north of Normalville, on the road commonly known as the "Ridge Road" which branches north from Clay Pike and leads to the main Highway. The entrance to the farm is across the road, Route 711, from the Normalville Cemetery, or which we know it of today. On this farm he lived and reared his family and with his wife and a few other members of the family is buried in a private burial plot in one of the fields. A modest marble tombstone marks his last resting place, bearing the inscription: Joseph Brooks died Sept. 30, 1863 Aged 68 years, 25 days.
To this Union, 8 boys and 5 girls were born and grew to maturity. Joseph Brooks was one of the earliest settlers of Springfield Township and an outstanding citizen in every respect. He was one of the wealthiest men of his day, being a prosperous farmer and stock raiser, and owning several other good farms in the neighborhood of his homestead, some of which, including the homestead, are still owned and occupied by his descendants. He also owned the properties in Normalville, then named Springfield, extending eastwardly from the present United Methodist (brick) Church, along the southern side of the Clay Pike, known later as the Captain Morris, Joseph Brooks, and Mrs. Mary Bungard Houses.
He was a large and powerful built man, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 225 lbs., and had an impressive and aristocratic bearing. He was smooth shaven and wore a Prince Albert coat and high hat, as was the custom of his time, and was in every respect a real gentlemen, highly respected by everyone who knew him. The last part of his estate, as of today, consists of about 390 acres. He was a Presbyterian in faith and strick follower and liberal supporter of his Church and faith. Church services were often held at his home and the minister was largely supported by him. Later he was one of the largest contributors to the building of the brick church in the upper part of Normalville, erected in 1849 as an all-denominational church, but later taken over by the United Brethern Congregation and still later by the United Methodist Conference.
Taken from The Brooks Family History.
To this Union, 8 boys and 5 girls were born and grew to maturity. Joseph Brooks was one of the earliest settlers of Springfield Township and an outstanding citizen in every respect. He was one of the wealthiest men of his day, being a prosperous farmer and stock raiser, and owning several other good farms in the neighborhood of his homestead, some of which, including the homestead, are still owned and occupied by his descendants. He also owned the properties in Normalville, then named Springfield, extending eastwardly from the present United Methodist (brick) Church, along the southern side of the Clay Pike, known later as the Captain Morris, Joseph Brooks, and Mrs. Mary Bungard Houses.
He was a large and powerful built man, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 225 lbs., and had an impressive and aristocratic bearing. He was smooth shaven and wore a Prince Albert coat and high hat, as was the custom of his time, and was in every respect a real gentlemen, highly respected by everyone who knew him. The last part of his estate, as of today, consists of about 390 acres. He was a Presbyterian in faith and strick follower and liberal supporter of his Church and faith. Church services were often held at his home and the minister was largely supported by him. Later he was one of the largest contributors to the building of the brick church in the upper part of Normalville, erected in 1849 as an all-denominational church, but later taken over by the United Brethern Congregation and still later by the United Methodist Conference.
Taken from The Brooks Family History.
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