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     He married Hetty Amanda Tompkins, daughter of Rukin Tompkins and Rachel (--?--), in 1833.¹ He died on 10 February 1883 at Washington, Georgia, United States.² His body was buried at Tanner Community Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.²

     Hetty Amanda Tompkins was born circa 1813 at Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Rukin Tompkins and Rachel (--?--). She married James Brooks, in 1833.² Her body was buried at Tanner Community Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹

     James F. Brooks was born on 14 November 1835 at Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, United States. He was the son of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins. He married Virgina Hall Bland, on 6 August 1865 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ James died on 14 April 1922 at Washington, Georgia, United States, at age 86.² His body was buried at Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.

     Virgina Hall Bland was born on 29 December 1836.¹ She married James F. Brooks, son of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins, on 6 August 1865 at Washington, Georgia, United States.² She died on 2 February 1923 at age 86.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1838 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ She was the daughter of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins. Her body was buried at Tanner Community Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ She was the daughter of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins.
     Biography of Elizabeth "Eliza" Jane Brooks:
Never married.

     Silas Newman Brooks was born on 21 January 1853 at Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ He was the son of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins. He married Lunie Maggie Brown on 14 November 1905 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ He died on 21 March 1936 at Washington, Georgia, United States, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹
     Biography of Silas Newman Brooks:
Buried Tabernacle Methodist Church.

Tabernacle News - March 26, 1932 Saturday night, an automobile ran into a wagon, hurting Mr. Silas N. Brooks and several negroes very painfully.

Tabernacle News - Mr. S.N. Brooks, one of our oldest and best beloved citizens passed away Saturday morning March 2, 1936 at one o'clock A.M. He was confined to his bed about three weeks. He will be greatly missed in our community.¹

     Amanda was born circa 1842 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ She was the daughter of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins.

     Hetty was born circa 1852 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ She was the daughter of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins. Her body was buried at Tanner Community Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.

     Robert Francis Brooks was born on 15 February 1860 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ He was the son of Amanda Ann Brooks. He married Senann Miliary Waller, daughter of Jabez "Jay" Joines Waller and Nancy "Annie" Ann Sheppard, on 29 December 1880 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ He died on 7 December 1945 at Washington, Georgia, United States, at age 85.¹ His body was buried at Brownwood Cemetery, Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, United States.
     Biography of Robert Francis Brooks:
Robert 's birth mother was Amanda Brooks. Because Amanda was not married, her father Jim (James) Brooks raised Robert as his own son. (By: Bertha Lord Wright, Belle Lord).
Robert was born in 1860. During the Civil War his family was living in the area of Brooks Springs. When Sherman came through the area with his destruction, to protect Robert from the troops, he was dressed in a dress as a little girl. A Mason flag was hung up in the yard. When Sherman showed up, he saw the flag and because of it being a Masonic flag he did not burn the house. Do not know if this was a flag or an apron used as one.

Robert was a curious person, strick, tight wad. He was tall, about 6 ft. weighed little over 200 lbs. Senaan his wife, was a very nice person. Robert always wanted her to do little things for him. At breakfast he would say something like this " give me just a mouth full more of coffee ". One morning when he said this, Senaan got a mouth full of coffee in her mouth then transferred it to his cup, he had a fit. Another time Robert stated he wanted just a mouth full more of biscuit, well Senaan bit a biscuit then transferred it to his plate. This was her way of getting back at him for his little demands.

The Sandersville Progress - Dec. 13, 1945 - AGED RESIDENT OF SANDERSVILLE DIES - Robert F. Brooks, 85-year-old resident of Sandersville, passed away last Friday after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning before church services from the Chapel of the Sandersville Funeral Home. Rev. T.A. Moseley officiating and interment was in the City Cemetery. Mr. Brooks had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Prosser for the past several months. He was one of Washington County's oldest citizens and had innumerable friends and relatives through out this section of the state.
The deceased is survived by five children: Mrs. H.D. Lord and Mrs. H.B. Prosser, Davisboro; Mrs. S.F. Brooks and Mrs. M.O. Prosser, Savannah; and Mrs. John Prosser. He also left many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives served as pallbeares.


Tabernacle News - Robert F. Brooks had a log rolling in April 1916.

Robert died at his daughter's home, Janie Prosser, he had been staying with family members. [Mary Esther Lord Smith]¹

     Solomon Lee Brooks was born on 25 April 1851 at Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ He was the son of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins. He married Isabele J. Kittrel on 16 December 1875 at Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ He died on 17 October 1892 at age 41.¹ His body was buried at Tanner Community Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹

     Richard was born on 14 September 1870.¹ He was the son of Edmund H. Brooks and Sarah F. "Sallie" Yates. Richard died on 27 June 1894 at age 23. His body was buried at Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.

     Thomas R. Brooks was born on 20 September 1856 at Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹ He was the son of James Brooks and Hetty Amanda Tompkins. He married Louisa V. Holton on 21 December 1876.¹ He died on 29 June 1929 at age 72.¹ He was buried at Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington, Georgia, United States.¹

     Isaac was born on 9 November 1863 at Traders Hill, Charlton, Georgia, United States. He was the son of George R. W. Chancey and Mary Ann Hurst. He married Frances Bell "Fannie" Carroll, daughter of Patrick Carroll and Esther Jane Sanders, on 24 December 1912 at Suwannee, Florida, United States.¹ Isaac died on 19 June 1934 at Fort Green, Hardee, Florida, United States, at age 70. His body was buried at Fort Green Baptist Church Cemetery, Hardee, Florida, United States.

     Annie was born on 12 March 1915.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac C. "Ike" Chancey and Frances Bell "Fannie" Carroll. Annie died on 11 December 1938 at age 23. Her body was buried at Fort Green Baptist Church Cemetery, Hardee, Florida, United States.

     Isaac was born on 20 September 1919 at Fort Green, Hardee, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of Isaac C. "Ike" Chancey and Frances Bell "Fannie" Carroll. Isaac died on 3 March 1992 at age 72.