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Benjamin Franklin Brooks

Birth	:	12 Oct 1809 Ohio, USA
Death	:	14 Mar 1887 Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Cemetery, Wells, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7472000, -93.7391968
Description	:	Husband of Violet Figgins Brooks THE LEGAL TENDER GREENBACK - March 24, 1887 DIED- Mr. Benjamin Brooks at the residence of J. J. Barnes, his son-in-law, March 14, 1887. He was the father of nine children, seven daughters and two sons, six of whom are living, and will mourn his loss. He is gone but not forgotten. Mr. Brooks was born in Fayette County, Ohio, October 12, 1809 and was married in 1829 to Miss Violet Figgens of Toy___, Fayette County, Ohio. They moved to Davis County, Iowa in 1849 (see source above where the 1st election was held in his home... Read More	Husband of Violet Figgins Brooks THE LEGAL TENDER GREENBACK - March 24, 1887 DIED- Mr. Benjamin Brooks at the residence of J. J. Barnes, his son-in-law, March 14, 1887. He was the father of nine children, seven daughters and two sons, six of whom are living, and will mourn his loss. He is gone but not forgotten. Mr. Brooks was born in Fayette County, Ohio, October 12, 1809 and was married in 1829 to Miss Violet Figgens of Toy___, Fayette County, Ohio. They moved to Davis County, Iowa in 1849 (see source above where the 1st election was held in his home in Davis Co.) where they remained until the death of his beloved wife, who died the 17th of June 1883. Since that time he visited with his children in Iowa and his daughter, Mrs. J. J. Barnes in Wahoo, Nebraska. Mr. Brooks has been a member of the M. E. Church about forty? (could be fifty) years. He lived a very devoted Christian life, and bore his cross at all times, in all places. By his request he was sent to Bloomfield, Iowa to be laid by the side of his wife where they may rest in peace. Mr. J. J. Barnes started for Bloomfield with the remains on the 15th. H. W. Barnes" Additional source: WPA Graves Registration-1938-Davis Co., Iowa page 27. "BROOKS, BENJ. E. 1808 TO 3-14-1887; BETHEL CEM., WEST GROVE TWP., WIFE VIOLET 1808 TO 5-11-1886 " Additional source: Davis Co., Iowa Cemeteries, West Grove Twp., Iowa, pg. 2 - Bethel Cemetery "Brooks, Benjamin, d. Mar. 14, 1887. Age 78 y 2d. ) ss. Violet, d. May 11, 1883. Age 77y 11m 14d. ) ss. Harriett A., d/o B. & V., d. Sept. 16, 1855. Age 13y 3d. ) ss. Emma, d/o B. V., d. Sept. 20, 1855. Age 7y 6m 28d ) ss.

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Benjamin Franklin Brooks's memorial is located at: Rosehill Cemetery, Wells, Faribault County, USA.
When did Benjamin Franklin Brooks death?
Benjamin Franklin Brooks death on 14 Mar 1887 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 43.7472000
Longitude: -93.7391968

Family Members:

Parent

Rev William Brooks

(1784 - 1866)

Elizabeth Stitt Brooks

(1789 - 1866)

Spouse

Violet Feagins Brooks

(1808 - 1883)

Siblings

Samuel Brooks

(1810 - 1872)

Rachel Brooks Peach

(1816 - 1888)

John Brooks

(1818 - 1901)

Capt Allen Trimble Brooks

(1826 - 1911)

Children

Harriett A Brooks

(1842 - 1855)

Emma Brooks

(1848 - 1855)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Cemetery
Wells, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7472000, -93.7391968

2. Saint Casimir Cemetery
Wells, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7456017, -93.7382965

3. Walnut Lake Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7224330, -93.8269330

4. Saint Paul's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8186111, -93.7769394

5. Walnut Lake Cemetery
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6. Dunbar Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8294487, -93.7691727

7. Schermerhorn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7813050, -93.8663810

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Coordinate: 43.8628300, -93.7606720

9. Rice Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6288986, -93.7277985

10. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8486100, -93.8272760

11. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8486710, -93.8275833

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Coordinate: 43.6452789, -93.8272171

13. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8486633, -93.8287125

14. Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8494453, -93.8287964

15. Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8691500, -93.7273120

16. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7708282, -93.9069366

17. Carlston Cemetery
Alden, Freeborn County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7099991, -93.5693970

18. Freeborn Cemetery
Freeborn, Freeborn County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7710991, -93.5642014

19. North Blue Earth Cemetery
Brush Creek, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6284943, -93.8105392

20. Alden Cemetery
Alden, Freeborn County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6796989, -93.5832977

21. Old Danville Catholic Cemetery
Blue Earth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8758240, -93.7884140

22. Stephans Family Cemetery
Blue Earth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8782997, -93.7878265

23. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Easton, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7188988, -93.9238968

24. United Lutheran Cemetery
Walters, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6080370, -93.6936380