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Family Subtree Diagram : Mather, Alice

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not see a GRAPHIC IMAGE of a family tree here but are seeing this text instead then it is most probably because the web server is not correctly configured to serve svg pages correctly. see http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/SVG:Server_Configuration for information on how to correctly configure a web server for svg files. ? In 1861, Robert (aged 5) was at 94 Blackburn Road (East Side), Little Bolton with parents and family. Family (James & Alice) at 94 Blackburn Road 1861-71 1892 Samuel was at Water St. Samuel and Margaret recorded their ages as 28 and 29 when married, which is about 5 years too young! James and Mary Alice were living with their uncle George Brooks in 1911 Another James Brooks and Alice family (with son John) from Ainsworth This James is a Painter & Decorator He was neighbour of John & Jane Mather in 1861 In 1891 and 1901, John Brooks is recorded as a coachman from Turton. This is probably the correct John (at there are several). John Brooks (35), a coachman was married to Ellen (33) in 1871 Lives with: In 1871, Jane Mather (23, daughter of Isaac) was living (boarder) with James and Alice Brooks (nee Mather) Lives with: Samuel was living with older brother George and family in 1891.  George also cared for Samuel's children in 1911 Lives with: Joseph was George's nephew, and was living with him in 1891 Lives with: In 1881, Samuel (unmarried, 21, labourer) was living with Charles and Anna Brooks and family at 29 Major Street, Astley Brisge, Sharples Lives with: Betsy Brooks, Sister-in-law (but actually is brothers Robert's wife), was living with Samuel in 1901 Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Adopted Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Adopted Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Biological Child Biological Child Biological Child Parent Parent Parent Parent Biological Child Distrust: Wrong James Brook from Turton Distrust Distrust 1846 - 1894 Jane Mather 48 48 Born and living at 1 Simpson Street, Little Bolton, Lancashire in 1851.  Samuel and Alice Mather, her grandparents, were living at 4 Simpson St.

Jane, daughter of Isaac was boarding with James and Alice Brooks (nee Mather) in 1871.  Jane was Alice's niece, but was only recorded as a boarder and unmarried.

Only one Jane Mather born in Bolton between 1844-48, and living in Little Bolton in 1861.

16 Sep 1871, Jane Mather, daughter of Isaac a weaver married John Gillibrand, a spinner (father not named).  They lived in Halliwell untill 1876 and then moved back to Little Bolton.

On 24-Nov-1879, Isaac and Eliza Ann were baptised at the Wesleyan Methodist, Bolton (Jane is indexed as Jean).

In 1891, Jane Gillibrand (40, Wid) was living at 1 Rivington Street, Little Bolton with her four children. 3 Rivington Street was recorded as the address when she married John Finch two years later.

Possible Marriages (1871-81) and 1881 census matches:
m. David Towler Mar-1871 - no David match
m. James Knowles Jun-1871 - no James match
m. John Gillibrand Sep-1871 - no match
m. Joseph Miller Dec-1873 - no match
m. Charles Challendar Mar-1875 - no match
m. James Ramsbotton Jun 1889 - no match
m. Thomas Earnshaw Dec 1880 - no match

As never married (can't find a matching record), then presumed died.  There are 5 possible deaths for Jane Mather in Bolton 1871-81. 1820 - 1874 Alice Mather 53 53 There are 5 possible marriages (and 6 deaths) of Alice Mather in Bolton (all at St Peter's) between the 1841 and 1851 census:  Possible marriages are:
Q2-1844 vol21,p73 - William Crowshaw
Q4-1844 vol21,p70 - James Brooks (matched)
Q3-1846 vol21,p59 - John Alen
9-May-1849 vol21,p91 - Henry Latham (also matched)
1851 - Richard Townley

In 1842, Alice was witness to sister Happy's marriage to John Barrow

In 1844, Alice married James Brooks. Her father is recorded as Samuel Mather, Weaver

Alice was living with her parents, Samuel and Alice Mather at Waterloo in 1841. 

By 1851 Alice had married James Brooks, and was living at 6 Waterloo Fold, possibly the same place.
 Marriage (eight children) 6-Oct-1844 (Bolton). Abode Little Bolton ■No more children Marriage (four children) 26 Oct 1807 (Bolton) XTo be completed Marriage (two children) 22 Oct 1879 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (seven children) 26 Nov 1871 (St. George, Little Bolton). Abode: 26 Dean Street ■No more children Marriage (four children) Dec 1889 (Bolton RO). Abode: Astley Bridge ■No more children Widowed (three children) 1898 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 11 Nov 1877 (L.B.) ■No more children Marriage (three children) 21 May 1892 (Bolton) ■No more children Marriage 1849 Marriage (ten children) 20 June 1903 (St John's, Bolton) Abode: Halliwell (Little Bolton from 1920). Later; Taunton, Bristol, MA, USA ■No more children Marriage (a child) ~1804 (2 possible) Marriage (a child) 3 Sep 1834 (Bolton) Marriage (three children) Marriage (a child) 1884 (Broughton) Widowed (a child) Patricroft ? Widowed (seven children) Jun 1861 (Bolton) Widowed (seven children) 1869 (Bolton RO) ■No more children Marriage 1895 (Bolton) Marriage (a child) 8 Nov 1902 (St. John, Bolton) ■No more children Marriage (three children) Clifton, Passaic, New Jersey, USA +Possibly more children Marriage (two children) 1953 (New Jersey) +Possibly more children Marriage ~1930 ■No more children Marriage 1936 Marriage (two children) MA, USA Marriage (three children) Suffolk, MA Committed (long-term) relationship (a child) Never married Marriage (a child) 1975 (Dalas) Marriage (a child) Bristol, MA +Possibly more children Marriage (three children) 1938 (MA, USA) Marriage Fall River ■No more children Marriage (a child) Marriage (a child) 1969 Marriage (a child) Bergen, NJ Marriage (a child) NJ, USA Marriage (a child) +Possibly more children Neighbor: In 1871, Frank and Alice Smith (21 & 20) were at 6 Simpson Street, Little Bolton.
John Mather (71), Hairdresser was at 2 Simpson Street. Lives with: Living with her father James Brooks in 19939 Named After Lives with: In 1902-1903, Charles and George and their future wives were all living at 26 Dean Street at the time of their marriage. Relative of: Shared DNA match with JMG Relative of: Mike (telsono) and Leslie Correia have a shared DNA match with JMG 1800 - 1888 John Mather 88 88 In 1841, Joseph (63), Thomas (40) and John (38), all weavers were at Kay Street.  Also present (separate family were John Heaton (7) and Mary Mather (60).

In 1851, Thomas and John (52 & 50), both unmarried were living with their parents Joseph and Mary at 97 Kay Street, L.B.

From 1861 John (61) became a "Barber & Hair Cutter" or Hairdresser and moved up the road with his father (83 and a cotton weaver) from 97 to 204 Kay St.

In 1871, John (71, Unmarried) is a hairdresser at 2 Simpson Street, Little Bolton

In 1881, John (81, Widower) was a retired barber at 2 Simpson St. 1778 John Brooks 1787 Mary Kershaw 1854 - ~1856 James Brooks 2 2 There was no James with the family in the 1861 or 1871 census.  It is therefore assumed that James died as a child between 1854 and 1861 (there are 11 posible matches). 1851 - 1892 Alice Brooks 41 41 Alice was James and Alice's first daughter, and was named after her mother and grandmother.

Alice was with her parents at 1851 and 1861

Alice had left the family home and married by 1871 (aged 20).  She probably married 1868 or 1869 (several possible marriages in Bolton). Most likely is Alice A Brooks to Francis Smith in Q3/1869 (register office for non-conformists) but not Alice Brooks to William Bromley in Q1/1868 as she was 39 in 1881 so too old.

In 1871, Frank and Alice Smith (21 & 20) were at 6 Simpson Street, earlier home to our Mather Family.  John Mather (71 a haridresser was at no.2). 1856 - 1895 Robert Brooks 39 39 In 1861, Robert (aged 5) was at 94 Blackburn Road (East Side), Little Bolton with parents and family.

In 1871, Robert (15) was a wool washer, still at 94 Blackburn Road.

11 Nov 1877 Robert Brooks, labourer, son of James a quarryman married Betsy Halstead at Bolton St John, but had no children.

In 1881. Robert and Betsy were living in Bolton (but no Alice).

In 1891 they were still in Little Bolton and had no children. 1858 - 1911 Samuel Brooks 52 52 In 1881, Samuel (unmarried, 21, labourer) was living with Charles and Anna Brooks and family at 29 Major Street, Astley Brisge, Sharples

In 1892, Samuel and "Maggie" were at 11 Havarth Street.  In 1896, Samule and Margaret were at 22 Bolton Street (when Mary Alice was baptised). He was a labourer for both baptisms.

Samuel (single) was lodging with his older brother George and family in 1891 at 30 Howard Street, Little Bolton.

Samuel had lied about his age as 28 on his marriage certificate to Margaret.  They were both 5 years older!

Samuel was married (41, general labourer) in 1901. His son James (8) and dau Mary A (5) was with him, as well as his sister-in-law Betsy (widow, 44) 1844 George Brooks George was still living with parents James and Alice in 1871, but had married Elizabeth by 1881.  George had a daughter Ellen Hardy, aged 4 in 1881, so Elizabeth must have had an illegitimate child Ellen (as not married before).

In 1877, another George Brooks, son of Thomas married Ellen Halstead, daughter of James.

12 Oct 1879, George Brooks, aged 34, son of James married Elizabeth Hardy, daughter of Thomas at Bolton-le-Moors.  Elizabeth already had a daughter Alice that was baptised the daughter of James Hardy, so unlikely she was his.

In 1901, George, Elizabeth (56 & 58) and daughter Alice Brooks (24) had a lodger Mary Alice Hodgen (24) living with them.

 1835 - 1907 John Brooks 72 72 John appears on 1851 census as a son of James.  James had been married before he was maried to Alice (and was a widower when he married Alice).  The only good match after that is the 1891 and 1901 census, where again, he is recorded as born in Turton.

Another John Brooks, an Iron Moulder, borm Manchester married Elizabeth abot 1859

John and Susannah "Brook" recorded in 1861 census, with the Bury family living with them.  Is this the right person? 1848 - 1896 Charles Brooks 48 48 Grandson of James, living with the family in 1851, but recorded as their son in 1861.

26 Nov 1871, Charles Brookes, son of James Brooks a Quarryman, married Ann Price, daughter of John Price at St, George, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire (the only sibling to marry here).

In 1881, Charles and Anne (33 & 29) were at 29 Major Street, Astley Bridge, Sharples and had Joseph (8), James (6), John (4), Charles (2) and George (5 mo).  They also had Samuel Brooks (21) with them, Charles' youngest brother.

About September 1889 wife Ann died, and in December Charles married Matilda Ainsworth and had 3 or 4 more children, but only Ernest (b.1896) survived.

In 1891, Charles and Matilda (49 & 33) were at 5 Lee Clough, Sharples with James (16), John (14), Charles (12), George (10), William (7), Robert (5) and baby Thomas (2 mo)

In 1892, Charles and Matilda had a son Samuel, who was the only son baptised, but Samuel died aged 2.  In 1894, they had Mary A Brooks, but she was missing thereafter, so possibly adopted out.

In 1896, Charles died, aged only 48.  Several of his sons had to raise themselves.

In 1901, Charles's second wife Matilda Brooks (43) was with her son Ernest Brooks (aged 4) and her sister Eliza Ainsworth (45)

Aftrer Charles had died, In 1902 and (when sons Charles and George married) the family, including both future wives were living at 26 Dean Street

In total, Charles had 9 children.  All sons and no daughters.  What is the odds of that !
 1846 - 1919 Elizabeth Hardy 73 73 Not at all sure of Elizabeth's maiden name.  On her 12 Oct 1879 marriage certificate, her father was Thomas Hardy, so perhaps her daughter Ellen was illigimate.

Elizabeth Marsden was working as a servant in Blackburn in 1871.  Birth records do suggest that this may be her. 1876 Ellen Hardy Born Ellen Hardy in 1876 (the only Bolton birth with this name), the illegitimate daughter of Elizabeth Hardy and named Ellen Hardy, aged 4 in 1881.  Although illegitimate, she was baptised the daughter of James and Elizabeth Hardy, so unlikely to be the daughter of George.

In 1891, was aged 14 and named Ellen Brooks, living with George & Elizabeth.

In 1901, Ellen Brooks, 24 was a cotton tenter, still with her parents George and Elizabeth at 30 Howard Strreet, Little Bolton. 1872 Joseph Brooks Joseph was George's nephew, and was living with him in 1891

In 1881, Joseph, aged 8, son of Charles and Anne (or Ann) was deaf and dumb.  The family were at 29 Major Street, Astley Bridge.

Joseph was described as "a bit of a drifter" and did various jobs.  He trained as a clogger.  Was a crane operator at a large mill, and after WW1 a stoker on a ship, which came to the USA but he couldnt get off because of his hanycap.

Married Lucy (tbc), also deaf & dumb, sometime after 1900.  They had no children. 1852 - 1889 Ann Price 37 37 Ann Price's father was John Price

In 1881, Charles and Anne (33 & 29) were at 29 Major Street, Astley Bridge, Sharples and had Joseph (8), James (6), John (4), Charles (2) and George (5 mo).  They also had Samuel Brooks (21) with them, Charles' youngest brother. 1878 - 1954 Charles Brooks 76 76 In 1900, another Charles T Brooks marreid Elizabeth A Thornley at St Thomas, Halliwell.  This is another couple who had Mary L Brooks in 1901 and James A Brooks in 1903..

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 1902, Charles Brooks of 26 Dean Street married Nancy Thornley at St John's, Bolton and had Annie Brooks in 1903. 

In 1903, George and Agnes were also living at 26 Dean Street when they married.

In 1950, Charles (60) was living with his daughter Allie and family at Clifton, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
 1876 - 1955 John Brooks 79 79 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. 1875 - 1958 James Brooks 83 83 This is the wrong James Brooks:

In 1898, James married Catherine and in 1891 had brother James living with them.

In 1901, James and Catherine (25 & 24) had son Frank (5 mo) and brother George (18)

In 1911, James and Catherine (35 & 34) were at 15 Ryefield Street, Little Bolton.  James was an Iron Founder with two  children.

Wife Catherine died in 1935 and in Q2/1936, James married Isabella Haslam (Catherine's sister).  James, Isabella and Edith are on the 1939 register.
 1880 - 1956 George Brooks 75 75
In 1901, George's brother James (26, Head) was at 9 Delemere Street, Halliwell with brothers John (24), Charles (22), George (20), William (17) and Robert S Brooks (15).

30 June 1903, George Brooks (22) labourer of 26 Dean Street, son of Charles Brooks labourer married Agnes Almond (25), of the same addrress, daughter of John Almond, a minder, at St. John's, Bolton, Lancashire.

In 1905-13, living at 59 Broughton Street, Bolton (when John, Mary, Eliza, William and George baptised at All Souls)

In 1911, George and Agnes were still in Lancashire. They later emigrated to the USA 1857 - 1920 Matilda Ainsworth 63 63 Charles died in 1896.

In 1901, Charles's second wife Matilda Brooks (43) was with her son Ernest Brooks (aged 4) and her sister Eliza Ainsworth (45)

In 1911, the three were still together.
 1883 - 1956 William Brooks 72 72 William never married.  Reportedly, he lived with his brother George and his wife Agnes until George died in 1956, and then lived with niece Eliza Brooks Caron until his death.

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).

Naturalization: Bristol County, 1907-1992 Reel #094, #9885, Vol. 40 (Mass. Archives). Lives in North Dighton, Admitted June 29, 1922.

Obituary: William Brooks of 1259 Somerset Ave., Dighton, died Tuesday in Morton Hospital after a short illness. He was 81. Born in Bolton, England, son of the late Charles and Ann (Price) Brooks, he was educated in schools in England, and had lived in Dighton for the past 55 years. A retired textile worker, he was last employed by the Harodite Finishing Co. for 14 years. He had also previously worked in the Lincoln Paper Mill. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, North Dighton. 1885 - 1918 Robert Septimus Brooks 32 32 Birth in 1885 registered as Alfred Brooks, but baptised 1886 and known as Robert Septimus Brooks.

In 1891, "Robert" was with family, aged 5

In 1901, James (26, Head) was at 16 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.

Robert Septimus Brooks, born October 1885 in Bolton, Lancashire, died 11 May 1918 in Salonika, Turkey. 1891 - 1891 Thomas Brooks 1896 - 1947 Ernest Brooks 50 50 Ernest, aged 14, was boarding with his widowed mother Matilda in 1911.  There were no other family members present. 1877 - 1935 Catherine Haslam 58 58 Aged 4 in 1881.  Daughter of Richard and Christaina Haslam 1900 Frank Brooks 1855 Betsy Halstead Betsy was the daughter of James Halstead of Bolton St. John, a weaver.  She had a brother Thomas who married Sarah Helena Barrow in 1882.

Do not confuse with Betsy Halstead, daughter of William and Ann from Higher Booths, who married William Ashworth in 1879.

Although married, Betsy Brooks was living with her brothers Joseph and Thomas in 1881.  Robert did record her on the census at 2 Mulliner St, Little Bolton though, but she couldnt be in two places at one time!

Betsy was widowed in 1901, and living with Robert's brother Samuel and his family.  It's likely she remarried in 1902. ~1859 - ~1925 Margaret Hodgen 66 66 Margaret's father was William Hodgen, a slater.

Cant find her on 1891 census, even though she married in Bolton 9 months later.

Also, cant find in 1901, and Sameul has his sister-in-law Betsy (Robert's wife) with him in place of Margaret.

Possibly born in Manchester in 1859 (as found on 1901 census) 1892 James Brooks 1896 - 1974 Mary Alice Brooks 78 78 1896, when baptised, Mary lived at 22 Bolton Street, daughter of Samuel Brooks, a labourer

1919, Mary married Joseph Henry Peacock 1906 Annie Brooks 1808 William Brooks 1812 Sarah Brooks 1822 Nicholas Brooks 1823 Jane Longworth 1878 - 1976 Agnes Almond 98 98 Agnes, daughter of John Almond, a minder.

Agnes Almond was one of three sisters, Allice Ellen, Agnus and Mary Ann.  Alice Ellen married Robert Greenhalgh, and had a son John Robert Greenhalgh. All were living together in 1901 (including the parents John and Mary Almond).

Naturalization: 30 September 1929, Briston Cty. Superior Crt. 1810 James Brooks Robert Brooks Ann or Alice ~1811 - 1875 James Brooks 64 64 In 1844, James was a Widower when he married Alice Mather.  Both were of fulll age.  The same year another James Brooks married Sarah Mather.

His first wife probably died about 1841, and after a suitable time found a new younger partner, Alice Mather.  She would have already been 6 or 7 months pregnant with George when they married on 6-Oct-1844.

Can't find him on 1841 census, so unable to match his first wife and family with son John (b.1835).

In 1849 James Brookes was a witness at the wedding between Samuel Mather (his brother-in-law, Ann's brother) and Ann Nightingdale.

iIn 1851 James (39, Quarryman), Alice (31) and 4 children were at 6 Waterloo Fold, Little Bolton.

In 1861, James (51) and Alice (41) were at 94 Blackburn Road (East Side), Little Bolton with 5 children. 1861 - 1861 Happy Brooks Its probably the birth and death records for Happy Brooks are for this otherwise unknown daughter of Alice Mather, whom had a sister, Happy. 1808 - 1838 Hannah Rothwell 30 30 1810 James Brooks 1810 Alice 1840 Joseph Brooks 1823 Mary Brooks 1825 John Brooks 1845 Margaret Simpson Simpson 1871 Maggie S Simpson 1886 William Brook 1880 Thomas Brooks 1837 Ellen Parkes 1862 Mary Alice Brooks 1864 James Brooks 1868 Edith Brooks 1870 Annie Brooks 1873 Florence Brooks 1875 John H Brooks 1914 - 1987 Annie Brooks 73 73 1849 - 1920 Francis (Frank) Smith 71 71 In 1861, Francis: aged 12; born County Carlow, Ireland; was the son of James and Mary.

In 1881, Francis and Alice (31 & 29) were at 2 Moss's Court, Little Bolton with Samuel (7) and Edward (1)

In 1895, Francis married Pheobe Taziter at Bolton Christ Church 1873 Samuel Smith 1879 Edward Smith 1882 Alice Smith 1887 Kate (Catherine) Smith In 1891, Kate was 4.

In 1901, Catherine was 14, with her father and step-mother Pheobe 1877 - 1878 Francis Smith 1 1 1884 - 1884 Margaret Smith 1872 - 1872 Mary Alice Smith 3m 3m 1838 Pheobe Taziter Married in 1895 aged about 57

In 1901, aged 63

In 1911, aged 73 1855 Thomas Brooks WARNING: Thomas's birth was rigistered at Deansgate, Manchester so may be of another MATHER+BROOKS family 1880 - 1936 Nancy Thornley 56 56 Daughter of William Thornley and Maria.

Charles Brooks married Nancy Thornley 8 November 1902 in Parish Church of St John, Bolton, England, daughter of William Thomley and Maria. She was born 2 May 1880 in Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, and died 12 January 1936 in Clifton (?) New Jersey. 1903 - 1984 Annie Brooks 80 80 1900 - 1990 Frederick (Fred) Hitchins 89 89 Fred and Annie lived at Clifton, Passaic, New Jersey, USA. 

Fred was born at in Taunton, MA, USA but returned to Oldham, England with his parents when a toddler, returning to the USA about 1918, when about 18 yrs old. 1934 - 2005 Audrey Anne Hitchins 71 71 In 1950, Audrey (16) was living at Clifton, Passaic, New Jersey, USA 1931 - 2002 John Charles Telson Jnr 71 71 John and Audrey from NJ, USA had 4 sons and 2 daughters 1924 Elaine Fay Hitchins Elaine married James Coleman Keegan in 1948 1871 - 1931 Lucy (Sarah) 60 60 Joseph is believed to have married Lucy.  Both were deaf and dumb.  Not sure which Lucy, but Joseph was old, in his 60's when he married. John Brooks (George's son) called her Sarah.

Possible Bolton marriages (if Lucy) are Lucy J Welsh (1915, Bolton RO) or Lucy Barnes (1918, Westhoughton). 1892 - 1895 Samuel Brooks 2 2 1894 - 1896 Mary Ann Brooks 1 1 Mary Ann is a mystery.  A birth but then missing thereafter.  Probably the death for Mary Ann Ainsworth in 1896 is her. 1913 Edith Brooks Edith Brooks, born 6 Oct 1913 married Higson, but was back living with her father (and step-mother Isabella) in 1939 1881 Isabella Haslam Isabella may have emigrated to the US via Canada 1874 - 1915 James Brooks 41 41 The Brooks family history (PDF) says that James was a sickly person, never married, never worked.  Just took care of the house in Harvest Street, Bolton.

WARNING: There is another James Brooks born 06 Aug 1875 who had a borther George.  There are two census records for 1911

In 1881, James was 6

In 1891, James was 16 with Charles new step-mother Marilda.  The other James was married to Catherine and also had a brother George of similar age with them).

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. 1903 - 1997 Harriet Brooks 93 93 Harriet married John Taylor

In 1940, was living in Taunton, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Last address was West Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, USA. 
Married died 6 March 1977, aged 93 at a Nursinmg Home. 1905 John Brooks Emigrated to Taunton, MA 1913 - 1913 George Brooks 6m 6m 1907 - 1909 Mary Brooks 1 1 1909 - 1999 Eliza Brooks 89 89 Eliza married Joseph O'Caron and lived in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA 1911 - 1971 William Brooks 59 59 1916 - 1992 Charles Brooks 76 76 In 1935 and 1940 was living in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts 1920 - 1923 Alice Brooks 2 2 1915 - 1915 Robert Septimus Brooks 1m 1m 1917 - 2017 Irene Elizabeth Masse 100 100 1898 - 1898 William Brooks 1m 1m Only one BROOKS+HODGEN marriage in Lancashire, so William, registered in Bury is also theirs. 1906 - 1974 John (Jack) Taylor 68 68 John (aka Jack) was the son of Joseph Taylor and Mary (Polly) Council.

Jack and Harriet ran "Taylor's Nation-wide Grocery Store" 1930 - 2018 Joan Alice Taylor 87 87 Joan Alice Taylor born and died in Bristol, MA, USA 1935 - 2009 Frederick Ellis Taylor 74 74 1940 - 2013 John Council Taylor 73 73 John's grandmother was Mary Council from whom he got the name John Council Taylor.

John married/partnered three wives and had a son and two daughters.

John had a daughter Sherry E Taylor who married Joel  Mastrgiacomo in Florida.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.
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