..In 1850 census, James & Elizabeth Brookshear (sic) are still in Union Co, HH #996. Children are Levi, 19; Martha, 17; Nancy, 14; Mary, 8; Elizabeth, 5; and Alvy, 1. The ages of the children suggest that a daughter had died between 1840 & 1850. This census indicates that all children were born in NC except son, Alvy.
..In 1860 census, James & Elizabeth Brookshire are in Fannin Co, GA (HH #857); three children - Jane, 14; Elvina, 11; Sarah, 7. (Jane fits age of Elizabeth in 1850; Elvina is shown as female, but this is likely son Alva/Alvey.) Son Levi Brookshire is living next door.
..In 1870 census, James & Elizabeth are in Gilmer Co, GA (HH #321); living with them are Alloce, 19; Mary, 19; & James M., age 8 mos (born Nov 1869). This young couple & child are son Alva, his wife & their oldest child.)
..James Brookshire apparently died sometime between 1870-1880; Elizabeth Brookshire, widow, age 70, is living with son Alvy M. Brookshire in 1880 census of Gilmer Co, GA. Bio written by Busy Bee
..In 1850 census, James & Elizabeth Brookshear (sic) are still in Union Co, HH #996. Children are Levi, 19; Martha, 17; Nancy, 14; Mary, 8; Elizabeth, 5; and Alvy, 1. The ages of the children suggest that a daughter had died between 1840 & 1850. This census indicates that all children were born in NC except son, Alvy.
..In 1860 census, James & Elizabeth Brookshire are in Fannin Co, GA (HH #857); three children - Jane, 14; Elvina, 11; Sarah, 7. (Jane fits age of Elizabeth in 1850; Elvina is shown as female, but this is likely son Alva/Alvey.) Son Levi Brookshire is living next door.
..In 1870 census, James & Elizabeth are in Gilmer Co, GA (HH #321); living with them are Alloce, 19; Mary, 19; & James M., age 8 mos (born Nov 1869). This young couple & child are son Alva, his wife & their oldest child.)
..James Brookshire apparently died sometime between 1870-1880; Elizabeth Brookshire, widow, age 70, is living with son Alvy M. Brookshire in 1880 census of Gilmer Co, GA. Bio written by Busy Bee
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