• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Cunliffe_Brooks,_1st_Baronet
• Burke, Bernard, Sir. A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Great Britain & Ireland 6th ed. London : Harrison 1879. Vol I. page 200

Picture, The Golden Pippen". Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1879

He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Lancashire.

He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Aberdeenshire.

He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for East Cheshire between 1869 and 1885.

He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Altrincham between 1886 and 1892.

He was created 1st Baronet Brooks [U.K.] on 4 March 1886.

On his death, his baronetcy became extinct.

Died without male issue