Family History

Rebecca Brooks (1795–?)

Rebecca was baptised on 14 Mar, 1795 in Brockdish, Norfolka1,b1, the first child of James Brighton Brooks (1774–1858)★ and Rebecca Pritty (1771–1846)★. She is Ian's 4x great grandmother.

At the age of twenty-four, Rebecca gave birth to a son, George Brooks★, on 22 May, 1819 in Weybread, Suffolkc1. George★ married Frances Snowling★ on 31 Jan, 1839d1. He died on 24 May, 1861 in Mendham, Suffolkd2 at the age of forty-two.

Timeline

1795
14 Mar
Baptised in Brockdish, Norfolka1,b1.
1819
22 May
Son, George Brooks★, born in Weybread, Suffolkc1.
25 Jul
Recorded as residing in Weybreadc1.
1861
24 May
Son, George, died at the age of forty-two in Mendham, Suffolkd2.

Other Information

Other names and variations

  • Rebecca Brooksc1
  • Rebecca Brightena1
  • Rebecca Brightonb1

Citations and Notes

Bishop's Transcripts for the Diocese of Norwich, England
a1:Baptism entry for Rebecca Brighten, Brockdish, 14 Mar 1795 (more details...)
Parish Registers of St Peter & St Paul, Brockdish, Norfolk
b1:Baptism entry for Rebecca Brighton, 14 Mar 1795 (more details...)
Suffolk Baptism Index, 1813-1900
c1:Baptism entry for George Brooks, Weybread, 25 Jul 1819, No 159 (more details...)
General Register Office of England and Wales
d1:Marriage entry for George Brookes and Frances Snowling, Hoxne, Jan-Mar Qtr 1839, Vol 13, Page 671, No 13; Certified copy obtained 24 Feb 1987 (more details...)
d2:Death entry for George Brooks, Hoxne, Apr-Jun Qtr 1861, Vol 04A, Page 337, No 207; Digital image (more details...)