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Rev Joshua William Brooks

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Birth	:	12 Aug 1815 Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	23 Jul 1891 Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Sherman City Cemetery, Sherman, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2555400, -95.0566300
Description	:	Rev. Joshua Brooks was a Baptist preacher and for many years preached in his native county, Hart, besides managing the work of the farm. In 1858, after the death of his wife, which occurred some four years earlier, he removed to Jefferson County, Illinois, where he resided 10 years; after a short time spent in his native State, he again moved to Illinois, locating in Washington County. In 1874, Mr. Brooks, with his family started for Kansas, at that time the Mecca of the West. Locating in Cherokee County, he continued to preach the Gospel, while looking after his farming... Read More	Rev. Joshua Brooks was a Baptist preacher and for many years preached in his native county, Hart, besides managing the work of the farm. In 1858, after the death of his wife, which occurred some four years earlier, he removed to Jefferson County, Illinois, where he resided 10 years; after a short time spent in his native State, he again moved to Illinois, locating in Washington County. In 1874, Mr. Brooks, with his family started for Kansas, at that time the Mecca of the West. Locating in Cherokee County, he continued to preach the Gospel, while looking after his farming interests, and here he spent the remainder of his life, his death occurring in August, 1891. His life was devoted to work for the Master, whose precepts were his guide in his daily intercourse with others. The purity and kindliness as exemplified in his life, exerted an influence over all he met, and he was loved and revered throughout the county. Rev. Joshua Brooks' second marriage was to Mahala Gray of LaRue County, Kentucky, who is still living and makes her home with her step-son, Floyd W. Brooks. Rev. Mr. Brooks' family consisted of 11 children, all the issue of the first marriage. Taken from: History of Cherokee County Kansas and its representative citizens, ed. & comp. by Nathaniel Thompson Allison, 1904, transcribed by Josh Lewis, student from USD 508, Baxter Springs Middle School, Baxter Springs, Kansas, 2/26/97

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Where is Rev Joshua William Brooks's memorial?
Rev Joshua William Brooks's memorial is located at: Sherman City Cemetery, Sherman, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Rev Joshua William Brooks death?
Rev Joshua William Brooks death on 23 Jul 1891 in Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Joshua William Brooks's memorial?
Latitude: 37.2555400
Longitude: -95.0566300

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mahala Gray Brooks

(1819 - 1910)

Siblings

Nancy H. Brooks Grinstead

(1810 - 1887)

Jeremiah Vardiman Brooks

(1819 - 1887)

Jacob L Brooks

(1832 - 1901)

Children

James Henry Brooks

(1841 - 1924)

Floyd Walker Brooks

(1845 - 1926)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sherman City Cemetery
Sherman, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2555400, -95.0566300

2. Hinman Cemetery
Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2812790, -95.0935470

3. Friendship Friends Church Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2228300, -95.0264600

4. Mitchell Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2517014, -95.1213989

5. McKee Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2153020, -95.0139010

6. Garrison Cemetery
Sherwin, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2008018, -95.0511017

7. Montana Cemetery
Montana, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2661157, -95.1315282

8. Borland Cemetery
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2599983, -94.9772034

9. Oak Grove Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2082300, -95.1221800

10. Harley Cemetery
Sherman, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3260994, -95.0550003

11. Fairview Cemetery
Parsons, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2963700, -95.1408800

12. Star Cemetery
West Mineral, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2771988, -94.9606018

13. Oswego Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1861000, -95.1306000

14. Labette Cemetery
Labette, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2447014, -95.1772003

15. Rigney Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3394012, -94.9944000

16. Larue Cemetery
Sherwin, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2186500, -94.9408000

17. McCune Cemetery
McCune, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3555984, -95.0333023

18. Cherokee Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1514015, -95.0500031

19. Spickelmeyer Cemetery
Sherwin, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1732483, -94.9714050

20. Dove Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1638985, -94.9824982

21. Tibbets Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1511002, -95.1038971

22. Franklin Cemetery
Montana, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3182983, -95.1746979

23. Jordin Family Cemetery
Ross Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2537900, -94.9139900

24. Center Cemetery
Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3396730, -95.1576630