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John Brooks

John was born on June 26th, 1876 in Sharples and his baptism took place on July 23rd, 1876 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹²

Birth Notes
- Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1876
  BROOKS    John    PRICE    Sharples, Bolton    SH/13/384
  
  BROOKS, JOHN        PRICE
  GRO Reference: 1876 S Quarter in BOLTON
  Volume 08C Page 378
  
  Name:    John Brooks
  Baptism Date:    23 Jul 1876
  Baptism Place:    Bolton-le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Charles Brooks
  Mother:    Ann Brooks
  Reference Number:    GB127.L243/1/3/28

John's father was Charles Brooks and his mother was Ann Price. His paternal grandparents were James Brooks and Alice Mather. He had six brothers named Joseph, James, Charles, George, William and Robert. He was the third oldest of the seven children. He had three half-brothers and a half-sister, named Thomas, Samuel, Ernest and Mary. He died at the age of 79 on December 5th, 1955 in Massachusetts (MA). His burial was in December 1955 in Massachusetts (MA).³

Death Notes
- John Brooks b: 26 June 1876 in Sharples, Bolton, Lancashire, England d: 5 December 1955 in North Dighton, MA
  
  Burial: December 1955, Mayflower Cem., Taunton, MA
  
  Grave stone set flush to ground next to E. Brittania St. Located near brother William.

General Notes
- In 1901, John was boarding with John and Sarah Collins at 9 Higson Street, Bolton.
  
  In 1901, James (26, Head) was at 9 Delemere Street, Halliwell with brothers John (24), Charles (22), George (20), William (17) and Robert S Brooks (15).
  
  In 1911, James (36), John (34) and Robert (25) were living at 14 Delamere St, Haillwell, Bolton.
  
  John emigrated to PA, USA. Naturalization: Bristol County, 1907-1992 Reel #094, #7929, Vol 32. Admitted 24 Sep 1920.
  
  He worked at Mt. Hope Finishing, Dighton. He owned a duplex house and land on Tremont Street. North Dighton. The Sullivan's (George & Grace Knott)
  lived in other side and took care of him at end, and acquired most of property.
  
  John never married. He died 1955.

Occupancy & Contact Details
- John lived at 29 Major Street from 1881.¹
  - Occupancy/Contact Notes
    - Home of Charles and Anna Brooks and family in 1881
      Also Charles's brother Samuel in 1881

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Robert Brooks
  
  James Brooks
  - b.~ 1811 in Turton d.Dec 1875 in Bolton
  
  Ann or Alice
  
  Charles Brooks
  - b.11 Feb 1848 in Little Bolton d.Jun 1896 in Bolton
  
  Richard Mather ^*
  - b.Nov 1737 in Turton d.May 1826 in Turton
  
  James Mather
  - b.28 Sep 1761 in Turton d.Oct 1811 in Little Bolton
  
  Ann Howarth ^*
  - b.1744 in Lower Darwen d.May 1786 in Turton
  
  Samuel Mather
  - b.Apr 1791 in Bolton d.01 May 1854 at 4 Simpson Street
  
  James Lomax ^*
  - b.1735 in Bolton d.1831 in Bolton
  
  Happy Lomax
  - b.08 Feb 1768 in Bolton d.23 Jun 1843 in Bolton
  
  Mary Taylor
  - b.~ 1731 in Deane d.1796 in Bury
  
  Alice Mather
  - b.Mar 1820 in Bolton d.28 Jan 1874 in Bolton
  
  William Mather
  - b.1750 in Turton d.16 Apr 1830 in Little Bolton
  
  Alice Mather
  - b.26 Mar 1792 at Goose Cote Hill d.16 Nov 1879 in Sharples
  
  Peter Holt ^*
  - b.1723 in Bolton
  
  Betty Holt
  - b.1759 in Deane d.May 1837 in Bolton
  
  Elizabeth (Betty) Howarth ^*
  - b.1725 in Lostock
  
  John Brooks
  - b.26 Jun 1876 in Sharples d.05 Dec 1955 in Massachusetts (MA)
  
  Ann Price
  - b.1852 in Wolverhampton d.Sep 1889 in Bolton
  
  ^*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)

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¹ 1881 UK Census
² Manchester CoE Births & Baptisms
³ Individual - Michael Telson