Preston “Press” Brooks

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Preston “Press” Brooks

Birth
Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
Death
25 Nov 1975 (aged 71)
Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Horse Cave, Hart County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Son of William Thomas Brooks and Mary Elisabeth Vincent



1940 United States Federal Census about Press Brooks
Name: Press Brooks
Respondent: Yes
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1907
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Edmonson, Kentucky
Street: Route 4 Smiths Grove
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Barren, Kentucky
Residence in 1935: Rural, Barren, Kentucky
Sheet Number: 5A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 102
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Employer
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Press Brooks 33
Zelma Brooks 26
Apel B Brooks 2




1930 Barren KY
William T Brooks 55
Preston Brooks 26
Jeston W Brooks 22
Domie M Brooks 15
Gillis C Brooks 14
Gracey Brooks 12
Virgie I Brooks 9



1920 United States Federal Census about Press Brooks
Name: Press Brooks
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Parker, Edmonson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William P Brooks
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's name: Elizabeth Brooks
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Attended School: No
Occupation: None
Household Members:
Name Age
William P Brooks 45
Elizabeth Brooks 39
Charley Brooks 20
Press Brooks 16
Jeston Brooks 13
Danie Brooks 9
Gilles Brooks 7
Gracy Brooks 3
[3 9/12]
Virgie I Brooks 1
[1 9/12]


father's family:
1880 United States Federal Census about William T. Brooks
Name: William T. Brooks
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Edmonson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Solomon Brooks
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's name: Susan Brooks
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
Name Age
Solomon Brooks 34
Susan Brooks 38
Rhoda Brooks 12
Liddy Brooks 10
Susan A. Brooks 6
William T. Brooks 4
Nancy J. Brooks 3
Littisha Brooks 6m



"Press was the father of four daughters; Opal V Brooks Robinson (George) Emma L Brooks Coats (G. Euel), Margaret S Brooks Hatcher Blaies (Hershel H Hatcher, Herb Blaies) and Shelby Jean Brooks. He had six grandchildren." Contributed by G. Euel Coats (#47388414) 8-23-2014
Son of William Thomas Brooks and Mary Elisabeth Vincent



1940 United States Federal Census about Press Brooks
Name: Press Brooks
Respondent: Yes
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1907
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Edmonson, Kentucky
Street: Route 4 Smiths Grove
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Barren, Kentucky
Residence in 1935: Rural, Barren, Kentucky
Sheet Number: 5A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 102
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Employer
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Press Brooks 33
Zelma Brooks 26
Apel B Brooks 2




1930 Barren KY
William T Brooks 55
Preston Brooks 26
Jeston W Brooks 22
Domie M Brooks 15
Gillis C Brooks 14
Gracey Brooks 12
Virgie I Brooks 9



1920 United States Federal Census about Press Brooks
Name: Press Brooks
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Parker, Edmonson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William P Brooks
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's name: Elizabeth Brooks
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Attended School: No
Occupation: None
Household Members:
Name Age
William P Brooks 45
Elizabeth Brooks 39
Charley Brooks 20
Press Brooks 16
Jeston Brooks 13
Danie Brooks 9
Gilles Brooks 7
Gracy Brooks 3
[3 9/12]
Virgie I Brooks 1
[1 9/12]


father's family:
1880 United States Federal Census about William T. Brooks
Name: William T. Brooks
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Edmonson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Solomon Brooks
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's name: Susan Brooks
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
Name Age
Solomon Brooks 34
Susan Brooks 38
Rhoda Brooks 12
Liddy Brooks 10
Susan A. Brooks 6
William T. Brooks 4
Nancy J. Brooks 3
Littisha Brooks 6m



"Press was the father of four daughters; Opal V Brooks Robinson (George) Emma L Brooks Coats (G. Euel), Margaret S Brooks Hatcher Blaies (Hershel H Hatcher, Herb Blaies) and Shelby Jean Brooks. He had six grandchildren." Contributed by G. Euel Coats (#47388414) 8-23-2014