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Samuel S Brooks

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Birth	:	6 Jun 1839 Marion County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	21 Jun 1905 Mohawk, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Mount Gilead Cemetery, Mount Comfort, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8400450, -85.8053520
Description	:	Samuel S. Brooks was born June 6, 1839 in Marion County, Indiana to Henry & Mariah (Fuller) Brooks. Samuel's siblings include Clarissa J., Nathan D., Sarah A., James, Mary A., Nancy, Louise, and Margaret Brooks. Samuel married Harriet Josephine Sargent on April 29, 1869 in Hancock County, Indiana. To this union were born three children, William F., Margaret "Maggie" (married Reuben Troy Stansbury), and Mary Brooks. Samuel re-married Christina Ellen Maroska on January 11, 1884. To this marriage were born three children, John "Jack" Logan Brooks, Gertrude (Brooks) Holden-Dunn (Gertrude married... Read More	Samuel S. Brooks was born June 6, 1839 in Marion County, Indiana to Henry & Mariah (Fuller) Brooks. Samuel's siblings include Clarissa J., Nathan D., Sarah A., James, Mary A., Nancy, Louise, and Margaret Brooks. Samuel married Harriet Josephine Sargent on April 29, 1869 in Hancock County, Indiana. To this union were born three children, William F., Margaret "Maggie" (married Reuben Troy Stansbury), and Mary Brooks. Samuel re-married Christina Ellen Maroska on January 11, 1884. To this marriage were born three children, John "Jack" Logan Brooks, Gertrude (Brooks) Holden-Dunn (Gertrude married Edward Holden and Jacob "Jake" Dunn) and Anna Brooks who died in infancy. Samuel S Brooks fought in the Civil War. He enlisted in Company B, Indiana 8th Infantry Regiment on 25 Aug 1861. Mustered out on 28 Jul 1865. Sources: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana. The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War. Samuel Brooks Obituary Samuel Brooks died at his home in Mohawk, Indiana Thursday evening at 7:45 of paralysis. It was the third stroke. About one year ago he was first stricken. In April of this year he was stricken again, since which time he has been confined to his home. Mr. Brooks was for many years following the war and frequent visitor in Greenfield but for the past few years he was seldom seen. He was a soldier in the Civil War and enlisted in Company B, 8th Indiana in 1861. Samuel Dunbar was captain of the company and among the privates were Alex Derry, John Stevens, Andrew Fuller, William McConnell, John V. Davis, and Rube Miller. The late Elijah Tyner, whose death occurred at Morristown a few weeks ago, was also in the company. Mr. Brooks was wounded at Cedars Creek, Virginia where his left leg was shot off. He had at that time served three years and re-enlisted. He used a wooden peg for a leg for many years but finally his right leg gave way under his heavy weight and had to be amputated. Therefore he was compelled to go about on his knees. He received a pension of $40 per month. It is about 2 months since Mr. Brooks visited Greenfield the last time. At that time he was driving his little old brown horse which in days gone by was as familiar to Greenfield people as the face of its owner. At that time he said “old Candy, like his old master, is about worn out.” Mr. Brooks leaves a widow, two daughters, Mrs. Troy Stansbury of Center Township and Mrs. Edward Holden of Philadelphia and a son John Brooks of Mohawk. The funeral will occur at Radical U.B. church at Mohawk. The services will be conducted by Rev. John Jackson. The interment will be at Mt. Gilead (Reeves Grave Yard).

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Where is Samuel S Brooks's memorial?
Samuel S Brooks's memorial is located at: Mount Gilead Cemetery, Mount Comfort, Hancock County, USA.
When did Samuel S Brooks death?
Samuel S Brooks death on 21 Jun 1905 in Mohawk, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 39.8400450
Longitude: -85.8053520

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Spouse

Christena Ellen Maroskey Wilson

(1863 - 1934)

Children

Anna M Brooks

(1890 - 1895)

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Coordinate: 39.8400450, -85.8053520

2. Alford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8480988, -85.7910995

3. Sugar Creek Cemetery
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6. Cedar Grove Cemetery
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7. Shelby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8061900, -85.8304920

8. Cooper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8713989, -85.7619019

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10. Barrett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8527985, -85.7382965

11. Currys Chapel Cemetery
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12. Griffith Cemetery
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13. Dunn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8355408, -85.8818893

14. Steele Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8425370, -85.8848640

15. South Street Cemetery
Greenfield, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7843270, -85.7647970

16. Old Cemetery
Greenfield, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7841187, -85.7647476

17. Pratt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8683014, -85.7285995

18. Olvey Cemetery
Green Township, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9081520, -85.8005620

19. Park Cemetery
Greenfield, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7783012, -85.7647018

20. Philadelphia Church Cemetery
Greenfield, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7811500, -85.8542100

21. Arnett Cemetery
Mount Comfort, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8273190, -85.8968100

22. Eden Cemetery
Eden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9063683, -85.7673645

23. Revolutionary Park
Greenfield, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7728157, -85.7659302

24. Dye Cemetery
Spring Lake, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7778015, -85.8589020