James was born in 1810 in Turton and his christening took place there on June 17th, 1810.1
Birth Notes
James Brooks Event(s): Birth: Christening: 17 JUN 1810 Turton, Lancashire, England Parents: Father: John Brooks Mother: Mrs. Mary Brooks
James' father was John Brooks and his mother was Mary Kershaw. He had two brothers and a sister, named William, Nicholas and Sarah. He was the second oldest of the four known children.