Charles came to Michigan about 1837 with his two brothers, Willard Lyman Brooks and Isaac Brooks.
He married Betsy Grant Harrison in 1836.
Their children were:
George Byron Brooks (1841-1842).
Hubert Harrison Brooks (1843-1867).
Isaac Newton Brooks (1845-1886).
Twins: Alvira Betsey Brooks Wheeler (1849-1887) and
Almira B Brooks (1849-1850).
After his beloved Betsey's passing, Charles married a second time. He and his wife Eleanor Simmons Macumber were the parents of:
William Charles Brooks (1854-1928).
Amelia Betsey Brooks Peake (1857-1915).
Henry Byron Brooks (1859-1867).
Mary Ellen Brooks (1862-?).
Obituary of Mr. Brooks-
Portland Observer, 4 Oct 1882
Died. – Mr. Charles Brooks, at his home in Danby, Friday morning, Sept. 29, 1802, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 11 days.
The death of an old resident and pioneer like Mr. Brooks, seems to require something more than merely a passing notice.
Charles Giles Brooks was born in the town of Bristol, in the State of Conn., July 18, 1882. [Transcriber's Note: I have transcribed the birth and death dates as they are printed in the obituary. The year of birth is incorrect.]
At the age of twenty he, in company with his two brothers, Isaac A. and Willard L., left his native town and started westward. He came as far as Livonia, Livingston Co. in the State of New York, where he was engaged in business for about seven years.
In Jan. 1836 he was married to Betsy Grant Harrison and in the autumn following, he, with his two brothers and several others came to Michigan and located their lands and in the spring of 1837, removed their families here where he has since resided, thus being a resident for nearly forty-six years.
In Sept. 1849 his wife died and the following year he was married to Ellen Simmons Macumber.
He had five children by his first wife, two only of which, a son and a daughter are living. By his second wife who survives him, he had four children, two sons and two daughters, all of which are living. He was a kind husband and an indulgent parent and the entire family and a huge circle of friends mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at the old family home on Sunday afternoon and were very largely attended. An excellent address was given by Rev. M. M. Callen and music was furnished by a quartette from Portland, chorus led by Mrs. E. Kennedy.
Thanks to Annette Gensterblum for providing additional information.
He married Betsy Grant Harrison in 1836.
Their children were:
George Byron Brooks (1841-1842).
Hubert Harrison Brooks (1843-1867).
Isaac Newton Brooks (1845-1886).
Twins: Alvira Betsey Brooks Wheeler (1849-1887) and
Almira B Brooks (1849-1850).
After his beloved Betsey's passing, Charles married a second time. He and his wife Eleanor Simmons Macumber were the parents of:
William Charles Brooks (1854-1928).
Amelia Betsey Brooks Peake (1857-1915).
Henry Byron Brooks (1859-1867).
Mary Ellen Brooks (1862-?).
Obituary of Mr. Brooks-
Portland Observer, 4 Oct 1882
Died. – Mr. Charles Brooks, at his home in Danby, Friday morning, Sept. 29, 1802, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 11 days.
The death of an old resident and pioneer like Mr. Brooks, seems to require something more than merely a passing notice.
Charles Giles Brooks was born in the town of Bristol, in the State of Conn., July 18, 1882. [Transcriber's Note: I have transcribed the birth and death dates as they are printed in the obituary. The year of birth is incorrect.]
At the age of twenty he, in company with his two brothers, Isaac A. and Willard L., left his native town and started westward. He came as far as Livonia, Livingston Co. in the State of New York, where he was engaged in business for about seven years.
In Jan. 1836 he was married to Betsy Grant Harrison and in the autumn following, he, with his two brothers and several others came to Michigan and located their lands and in the spring of 1837, removed their families here where he has since resided, thus being a resident for nearly forty-six years.
In Sept. 1849 his wife died and the following year he was married to Ellen Simmons Macumber.
He had five children by his first wife, two only of which, a son and a daughter are living. By his second wife who survives him, he had four children, two sons and two daughters, all of which are living. He was a kind husband and an indulgent parent and the entire family and a huge circle of friends mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at the old family home on Sunday afternoon and were very largely attended. An excellent address was given by Rev. M. M. Callen and music was furnished by a quartette from Portland, chorus led by Mrs. E. Kennedy.
Thanks to Annette Gensterblum for providing additional information.
Charles came to Michigan about 1837 with his two brothers, Willard Lyman Brooks and Isaac Brooks.
He married Betsy Grant Harrison in 1836.
Their children were:
George Byron Brooks (1841-1842).
Hubert Harrison Brooks (1843-1867).
Isaac Newton Brooks (1845-1886).
Twins: Alvira Betsey Brooks Wheeler (1849-1887) and
Almira B Brooks (1849-1850).
After his beloved Betsey's passing, Charles married a second time. He and his wife Eleanor Simmons Macumber were the parents of:
William Charles Brooks (1854-1928).
Amelia Betsey Brooks Peake (1857-1915).
Henry Byron Brooks (1859-1867).
Mary Ellen Brooks (1862-?).
Obituary of Mr. Brooks-
Portland Observer, 4 Oct 1882
Died. – Mr. Charles Brooks, at his home in Danby, Friday morning, Sept. 29, 1802, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 11 days.
The death of an old resident and pioneer like Mr. Brooks, seems to require something more than merely a passing notice.
Charles Giles Brooks was born in the town of Bristol, in the State of Conn., July 18, 1882. [Transcriber's Note: I have transcribed the birth and death dates as they are printed in the obituary. The year of birth is incorrect.]
At the age of twenty he, in company with his two brothers, Isaac A. and Willard L., left his native town and started westward. He came as far as Livonia, Livingston Co. in the State of New York, where he was engaged in business for about seven years.
In Jan. 1836 he was married to Betsy Grant Harrison and in the autumn following, he, with his two brothers and several others came to Michigan and located their lands and in the spring of 1837, removed their families here where he has since resided, thus being a resident for nearly forty-six years.
In Sept. 1849 his wife died and the following year he was married to Ellen Simmons Macumber.
He had five children by his first wife, two only of which, a son and a daughter are living. By his second wife who survives him, he had four children, two sons and two daughters, all of which are living. He was a kind husband and an indulgent parent and the entire family and a huge circle of friends mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at the old family home on Sunday afternoon and were very largely attended. An excellent address was given by Rev. M. M. Callen and music was furnished by a quartette from Portland, chorus led by Mrs. E. Kennedy.
Thanks to Annette Gensterblum for providing additional information.
He married Betsy Grant Harrison in 1836.
Their children were:
George Byron Brooks (1841-1842).
Hubert Harrison Brooks (1843-1867).
Isaac Newton Brooks (1845-1886).
Twins: Alvira Betsey Brooks Wheeler (1849-1887) and
Almira B Brooks (1849-1850).
After his beloved Betsey's passing, Charles married a second time. He and his wife Eleanor Simmons Macumber were the parents of:
William Charles Brooks (1854-1928).
Amelia Betsey Brooks Peake (1857-1915).
Henry Byron Brooks (1859-1867).
Mary Ellen Brooks (1862-?).
Obituary of Mr. Brooks-
Portland Observer, 4 Oct 1882
Died. – Mr. Charles Brooks, at his home in Danby, Friday morning, Sept. 29, 1802, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 11 days.
The death of an old resident and pioneer like Mr. Brooks, seems to require something more than merely a passing notice.
Charles Giles Brooks was born in the town of Bristol, in the State of Conn., July 18, 1882. [Transcriber's Note: I have transcribed the birth and death dates as they are printed in the obituary. The year of birth is incorrect.]
At the age of twenty he, in company with his two brothers, Isaac A. and Willard L., left his native town and started westward. He came as far as Livonia, Livingston Co. in the State of New York, where he was engaged in business for about seven years.
In Jan. 1836 he was married to Betsy Grant Harrison and in the autumn following, he, with his two brothers and several others came to Michigan and located their lands and in the spring of 1837, removed their families here where he has since resided, thus being a resident for nearly forty-six years.
In Sept. 1849 his wife died and the following year he was married to Ellen Simmons Macumber.
He had five children by his first wife, two only of which, a son and a daughter are living. By his second wife who survives him, he had four children, two sons and two daughters, all of which are living. He was a kind husband and an indulgent parent and the entire family and a huge circle of friends mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at the old family home on Sunday afternoon and were very largely attended. An excellent address was given by Rev. M. M. Callen and music was furnished by a quartette from Portland, chorus led by Mrs. E. Kennedy.
Thanks to Annette Gensterblum for providing additional information.
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