William was born in 1808 in Turton and his christening took place there on July 24th, 1808.1
Birth Notes
William Brooks Event(s): Birth: Christening: 24 JUL 1808 Turton, Lancashire, England Parents: Father: John Brooks Mother: Mrs. Mary Brooks
William's father was John Brooks and his mother was Mary Kershaw. He had two brothers and a sister, named James, Nicholas and Sarah. He was the oldest of the four known children.