William Brooks, Jnr

25 MAART 2024

William Henry Edward BROOKS is ingesluit as seun van James Joseph BROOKS, * 14 DES 1843. Dit is gebasser op DNS analise onderneem deur Y. DROST en Gregory BROOKS.

Hy is nou die halfbroer van William BROOKS, * 2 MAART 1866, seun van James Joseph BROOKS, * 14 DES 1843 en Eva Johanna LUCK, * 26 DES 1844.

Die moeder van William Henry Edward BROOKS, * 20 MEI 1875, is steeds onbekend.

(Bygevoeg deur Y. DROST op 25 MAART 2024)

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South African Genealogies Volume 1 Page 463

William BROOKS * Engeland c. 1810 † 6.10.1866 (56.8.9) s.v. William BROOKS en Marian BROOKS, en ouer broer van Joseph, x Swellendam 30.5.1830 Eva Johanna LUCK

b9 Joseph BROOKS *18.4.1850 ≈ Swellendam 23.6.1850

South African Genealogies Volume 1 Page 464

Joseph BROOKS x Maria Margaretha ROOS

b1 William *27.11.1877 ≈ Swellendam 27.1.1878

b2 Maria Margaretha *21.5.1879 ≈ Swellendam 5.7.1879

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Informasie ook ontvang van Linda WILSON vanaf 11 JUL 2010.

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CORRECTION OF PARENTS

William's mother was changed from Ann BROOKS nee GUPPY to Mary DEW. View motivation: William Bird BROOKS, Snr, SV 1

Y. DROST, 8 JUN 2012

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BAPTISM

England, Births and Christenings 1538 - 1975

William BROOKS, male, Baptised on 9 NOV 1810 at Saint Savior, Dartmouth, Devon, England.

Father: William BROOKS

Mother: Mary

FHL Film Number: 91792

Sources: Ancestry.com, England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.

Original source: Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.

Added 3 MAY 2014

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1820 British Settler

William Brooks 10, together with his parents and 3 siblings were members of Thornhill's Party of 35 Settlers on the Settler Ship Zoroaster.

Party originated from Middlesex.

Departure London, 12 February 1820. Arrival Simon's Bay, Cape Town - 30 April 1820 (Final Port).

Area Allocated to the Party : between the Kowie and Rufane Rivers - the location being called Thornhill.

Children :

• Elizabeth Brooks 12
  
• William Brooks 10
  
• Ursula Ann Brooks 9
  
• Joseph Lodewik Brooks 6.
  

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The Story of the British Settlers of 1820 in South Africa by Harold Edward HOCKLY, Second edition SEP 1966, Juta & Co. Limited.

BROOKS, William, 31

Party: THORNHILL

Ship: ZOROASTER

Wife: Ann, 40

Family: Eliza, 12; Ann, 9; William, 10; Joseph, 6.

Added by Y. DROST

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The Settlers Handbook by M. D. NASH

p. 127

Summary of Thornhill's Party

The leader of the party was Christopher THORNHILL from Durham. He had 16 men under him, and sailed on the ship Zoroaster, which embarked in DEC 1819, then left Gravesend, then left Downs on 12 FEB 1820 for South Africa. The ship reached Simon's Bay on 30 APR 1820.

The ship also carried the parties DYASON and WAIT and was chartered to sail to Simon's Bay only; therefore the settlers had to be transshipped via the ship Albury to Algoa Bay which they reached on 15 MAY 1820.

THORNHILL and his party were located between the Kowie and Rufane Rivers and named the settlement Thornhill.

William BROOKS and his family arrived with the THORNHILL party in Algoa Bay.

Family of WILLIAM BROOKS:-

William BROOKS, aged 31, born 1789, Britain

Ann, aged 40, wife, born 1780, Britain

Elizabeth, 12, daughter, born 1808, Britain [Also known as Eliza]

William, 10, son, born 1810, Britain [Died 6 OCT 1866, m. Eva Johanna LUCK]

Ann, 9, daughter, born 1811, Britain

Joseph, 6, son, born 1814, Britain [Died 6 OCT 1867]

Added by Y. DROST, 3 FEB 2012

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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY OF WILLIAM BROOKS

William BROOKS, b. 1810, Britain, d. 6 OCT 1866, son of 1820 Settlers, William BROOKS and wife Mary, arrived with father and stepmother Ann at Algoa Bay on 15 MAY 1820.

Married at Swellendam on 30 MAY 1830 to Eva Johanna LUCK, d. 1877.

Children:-

1. Nelis Hendrik Willem BROOKS, b. 7 SEP 1830, bapt. Swellendam 31 OCT 1830, m. Francina Jacoba LOTZ.

2. Christiaan Willem BROOKS, b. 9 DEC 1831, bapt. George 25 NOV 1832.

3. William BROOKS, b. 18 AUG 1833 Namaqualand dist., Cape of Good Hope, bapt. Swellendam 1 NOV 1835, m. Namaqualand 11 SEP 1856 Anna GENIS, b. 1839 Namaqualand dist., Cape of Good Hope.

4. Sara Susanna Maria BROOKS, b. 25 DEC 1835, b. Swellendam 7 FEB 1836, m. Bredasdorp 7 NOV 1853 Hans Jacob GROENEWALD.

5. James Joseph BROOKS, b. 9 JUL 1837, bapt. Swellendam 3 SEP 1837. Appears to have died before 14 DEC 1844. See child nr. 8.

6. Marian Elizabeth BROOKS [also known as Mary Ann], m. Swellendam 19 NOV 1849 Edward Charles TOWNSEND.

7. Eva Johanna BROOKS, b. 9 JUN 1840, b. Swellendam 2 AUG 1840, m. Swellendam 9 APR 1860 Henry W. F. HOUGH [also known as FEATHERSTONEHAUGH].

8. James Joseph BROOKS, b. 14 DEC 1844, b. Swellendam 25 DEC 1844, m. Swellendam 18 APR 1865 Eva Johanna LUCK, b. c. 1845 [?].
(7 MARCH 2024: Birthdate for James Joseph = 14 DEC 1843 [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVZ-WS2K-B?cc=147...]).
(20 JAN 2024: Birth date for Eva Johanna LUCK = 26 DEC 1844 [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVZ-WSLM-P?i=690&...])

9. Joseph BROOKS, b. 18 APR 1850 Zolders Kraal, Swellendam, b. Swellendam 23 JUN 1850, d. 16 DEC 1880 Zolders Kraal, Swellendam, m. Maria Margaretha [Magdalena] ROOS.

Added by Y. DROST, 3 FEB 2012

Sources: eSAGI 3.50; GISA 2007 / SAG; KAB/MOOC/LEER/13/1/247/01/23/1 ; KAB/MOOC/7/1/413/68; KAB/MOOC/LEER/6/9/159/01/4191/1

NOTE : Sara Susanna Maria BROOKS, 4, is believed to be the daughter of Joseph BROOKS, not William BROOKS. Refer to Jospeh's death notice of 1867. Herein she is listed as Sara Susara Susanna and already married to H. GROENEWALD.

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17 JAN 2024

DOOP VAN SEUN NELIS HENDRIK WILLEM BROOKS IN 1830

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSX8-PSQV-2?cc=147... Doop van Nelis Hendrik Willem BROOKS 31 OKT 1830 Swellendam, Kaap Kolonie, Suid-Afrika

BROOKS, Nelis Hendrik Willem

Gebore 7 September 1830

Gedoop 31 Oktober 1830

Ouders: William BROOKS en Eva Johanna LUCK

Getuigen: Marthinus Johannes LUCK, Christina Maria LUCK en Nelis Hendrik LUCK

Catalog Record
Parish registers (baptisms, memberships, marriages), Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk, Cape Province

Film/Digital Note
Baptisms - Swellendam [Zwellendam]. -- I. 1818-1824. -- II. 1823-1824. -- III. 1825-1829. -- IV. 1825-1832. Information provided: date of baptism, name, names of parents, names of witnesses, date of birth.

Citation
"South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (Cape Town Archives), 1660-1970 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSX8-PSQV-2?cc=1478678 : 20 April 2023), > image 1 of 1; State Archives, Cape Province.

Film # 008017953
Image 685 of 773

Nota: William BROOKS en Eva Johanna LUCK is in MEI 1830 getroud. Nelis is in SEP 1830 gebore. Eva was dus reeds 5 maande swanger met Nelis met hul troue.

(Bygevoeg deur Y. DROST op 17 JAN 2024)

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Dirk Johannes Hommel Brooks (Dirk Johannes Hommel (Hermanus) BROOKS) was raised by William Brooks and Eva Johanna Luck. He was the biological son of Joseph Brooks, brother of William, and Johanna Kay as stated on the death notice of Dirk Johannes Hommel Brooks.

See profile under Joseph Brooks. Joseph BROOKS

Alta le Roux

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DEATH

KAB/MOOC/LEER/6/9/117/01/3132/1 William BROOKS. Death Notice. 1866.

Filed 20 NOV 1866

William BROOKS

[Cal. Born 1810] at England

Father: William BROOKS

Mother: Marian [Possibly Mary] BROOKS

Age: 56 years 8 months and 9 days

Occupation: Farmer

Spouse: Married to Eva Johanna BROOKS born LUCK

Death: 6 OCT 1866 at his home at Zolders Kraal, district Swellendam

Children:-

1. Nelis Hendrik William BROOKS

2. William BROOKS

3. Joseph BROOKS

4. Marian BROOKS m. Edward TOWNSEND

5. Eva Johanna BROOKS m. Henry FEATHERSTONE HAUGH

6. James BROOKS

All majors [Cal. born between 1820 and 1845]

Left movable and immovable property.

Signed by E. J. BROOKS born LUCK.

[Nota: Geen Sara Susanna BROOKS gelys nie.]

Sources: South African Settlers Website (www.southafricansettlers.com) and NAAIRS

Added by Y. DROST, 11 MAR 2014

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KENNISGEVING VAN STERFGEVAL

Filed 20 NOV 1866

Naam: William BROOKS

Geboorteplaats: Engeland

Ouders: William BROOKS

Marian BROOKS

Ouderdom: 56 Years-8 maanden 9 dagen

Stand: Landbouwers

Gehuwd met Eva Johanna BROOKS geboren LUCK

Datum van het overlijden: 6de OCTOBER 1866

Aan welk Huis, of waar overleden: Zyne eigene Woning te Zolders Kraal afdeeling Swellendam

Namen der Kinderen:

1. Nelis Hendrik William BROOKS

2. William BROOKS

3. Joseph BROOKS

4. Marian BROOKS gehuwd met Edward TOWNSEND

5. Eva Johanna BROOKS gehuwd met Henry FEATHERSTONE HAUGH

6. James BROOKS

Eidendom nagelaten: Vaste en losse goederen

Geteken deur E. J. BROOKS geboren LUCK.

Source: KAB/MOOC/LEER/6/9/117/01/3132/1 from Western Cape Archives

Added on 1 MAY 2014 by Y. DROST

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ESTATE

1867 KAB/MOOC/LEER/13/1/247/01/23/1 – William and Eva Johanna BROOKS. Liquidation and distribution account.

Liquidation and Distribution account of the Intestate Estate of William BROOKS and Surviving Spouse Eva Johanna LUCK as tendered by the Undersigned in his capacity as the Executor Dative to said Estate by virtue of Letters of Administration bearing date the 22nd day of January 1867.

1867

January

To paid Letters of Administration 1.8.6

“ Advertising Sale in Volksblad -.19.-

“ Notice to … Gazette -.15.6 1.14.6

J. C. Swart

Balance of bond and interest 43.13.3

H. J. Lourens

To amount of Account 7.15.-

T. Taylor

To amount of Account 7.10.6

A.v.d. Snoek Mompers

To amount for Coffin 2.10.-

William Brooks

To amount of acceptance 15.-.-

Joseph Brooks W/son

To amount of acceptance 1.1.-

Henry Taylor

To amount of acceptance 2.-.-

T. S. Collen

To Bal.ce of … and Interest 3.6.3

J. N. Taljard

To Bal.ce due on … 1/11/65 1.10.-

… advanced by … 2.5.-

J. D. Beyers

Rent of adjoining Farm (Ba.ce) 2.15.5

Executor Remuneration

5 … on 61.10.0 Pounds 3.1.6

2 ½ …” 41.10.0 1.0.9

4 “ “ Masters Fee thereon -.3.3 4.?.6
Amt Carr Over 96.14.11

2

By Nett Proceeds of Landed Property

Found in the Estate 41.10.-

By Nett Proceeds of Moveable

Property found in the Estate 61.10.- 103.-.-

Amt Carr Over 103.-.-

3 1 page unclear

4 By amount brought over 103.-.-

103.-.-_

Et.O.E

Swellendam

17 October 1867

JMSvd?

Executor Dative

Added by Y. DROST

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BURIAL

Photo of Gravestone

SWELLENDAM district, Buffelsjagsrivier, Zolderskraal, farm cemetery

Source: eGGSA

Buried in Western Cape, SWELLENDAM district, Buffelsjagsrivier, Zolderskraal, in farm cemetery

BROOKS William -1866

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Voortrekkerstamouers 1835 - 1845 deur Jan C. VISAGIE Protea Uitgewers, Pretoria, 2011. Tweede uitgawe, derde druk 2011. ISBN 978-1-86919-372-0

No BROOKS are listed as Voortrekkers.

Added by Y. DROST, 26 AUG 2015

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Alta le Roux

25 AUG 2015

Managers of Joseph Brooks, b1c6,

I am contacting you about this profile: Joseph Brooks

Dear Judith, I have started my family tree and my grandfather was Joseph Brooks, my mother Elizabeth Jacoba Brooks and her sister Barbara, daughters of Joseph Brooks and Aletha Steyn. If this is the correct Joseph Brooks, I can contribute with dates to this branch.

Sincerely,

Alta le Roux

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