| Name |
Brooks, William |
| Title |
Maj |
| Suffix |
Jr. Maj |
| Birth |
1 May 1760 |
Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA  |
| Gender |
Male |
| LifeSketch |
Major William Brooks, the son of William Brooks and Abigail Kemp was born 1 May 1760 in Woburn Massachusetts. He married first to Deborah Parker, daughter of Benjamin Parker of Groton, Massachusetts. Deborah passed away 31 July 1824, aged 62 years. William married a second time to Hepsibah Draper, daughter of William and Sarah (Merriman) Draper. She was born in Francestown. She married (2) James Boutwell of Antrim, and died in that town but was buried in Hancock beside her first husband. Major William Brooks was a Revolutionary War Soldier. His son, Benjamin Pierce Brooks, writes that he often heard his father repeat a song composed by a soldier, when on a march just before battle, that was never printed. We give the following, which is all he, the son, remembers \"We marched on to Highland height, Where, on the cold ground, we staid all night. Awaiting for the break of day, Resolving then to give them play. Chorus: \"Doodle, doodle dandy. Cornstalks, rum, and home-made brandy; A little molasses, and a piece of pork, And so we marched on towards New York.\" Major Brooks came to Hancock as early as 1786 and settled and built the old house at the place marked \"M.N. Spalding.\" In 1810 he purchased Lieut. John Cummings farm. A few years before his death he moved to Greenfield, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. He was a blacksmith besides being a farmer, and held many important positions in the town; was a representative to the general court for ten years. William died in Greenfield 5 August 1843 at age 83, and was buried in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Hancock with his wife Deborah. (Information from the book - \"History of Hancock, N. H., 1764-1889\", Vol. 1, pg. 388-389 By William Willis Hayward.) |
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Major William Brooks, the son of William Brooks and Abigail Kemp was born 1 May 1760 in Woburn Massachusetts.
He married first to Deborah Parker, daughter of Benjamin Parker of Groton, Massachusetts. Deborah passed away 31 July 1824, aged 62 years.
William married a second time to Hepsibah Draper, daughter of William and Sarah (Merriman) Draper. She was born in Francestown. She married (2) James Boutwell of Antrim, and died in that town but was buried in Hancock beside her first husband. Major William Brooks was a Revolutionary War Soldier. His son, Benjamin Pierce Brooks, writes that he often heard his father repeat a song composed by a soldier, when on a march just before battle, that was never printed. We give the following, which is all he, the son, remembers
"We marched on to Highland height,
Where, on the cold ground, we staid all night.
Awaiting for the break of day,
Resolving then to give them play.
Chorus: "Doodle, doodle dandy.
Cornstalks, rum, and home-made brandy;
A little molasses, and a piece of pork
And so we marched on towards New York."
Major Brooks came to Hancock as early as 1786 and settled and built the old house at the place marked "M.N. Spalding." In 1810 he purchased Lieut. John Cummings farm. A few years before his death he moved to Greenfield, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. He was a blacksmith besides being a farmer, and held many important positions in the town; was a representative to the general court for ten years. William died in Greenfield 5 August 1843 at age 83, and was buried in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Hancock with his wife Deborah.
(Information from the book - "History of Hancock, N. H., 1764-1889", Vol. 1, pg. 388-389
By William Willis Hayward.)
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| FSID |
L2JR-44Q |
| Death |
5 Aug 1843 |
Greenfield, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA |
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| Burial |
Aft 5 Aug 1843 |
Hancock, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA |
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| Person ID |
I114281 |
WETZEL-SPRING |
| Father |
Brooks, Capt William Sr. Capt, b. 3 Mar 1737, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA d. 11 Oct 1804, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA (Age 67 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Kemp, Abigail jr, b. 17 Jan 1741, Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA d. 10 Jan 1787, Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA (Age 45 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Marriage |
29 Mar 1759 |
Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA |
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Abigail was the sister of Mary Kemp, wife of John Brooks, William Brooks' brother.
Abigail Kemp and Capt. William Brooks, Sr were married on March 29, 1759 in Hollis, Hillsborough Co. NH. They lived thru the hardships of the pre-war period. William was active in revolutionary circles. He served in the Revolutionary War in those militias that saw much action for many years. Abigail saw most of her family and friends active in the colonial revolution. Her father, brothers, husband and sons served. The family suffered privations during and after the war. She died before he received his military service pension. William erected a memorial to her.
This couple had 11 children who survived until adulthood. After Abigail died in 1787, William married as his second wife, Hepsibah Powers on 20 Sept 1787. This couple had no children. However, after much effort, this widow diid receive the government military service pension of William Brooks.
Inscription:
" Momento Mari" / Erected / In Memory of Mrs. Abigail Brooks, Wife of Capt. Will Brooks/ who departed /this Life January 10th 1787 /at 46 Years of age"
Epitaph: "Time was I stood as ye dost now, And view my dead as ye dost me. Ere long thoust bestow as I and others stood and look on thee/"
- Abigail Kemp and Capt. William Brooks, Sr were married on March 29, 1759 in Hollis, Hillsborough Co. NH.
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| Issue, jt |
Between 1760 and 1783 |
Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA |
| 11- This couple had 11 children who survived until adulthood. |
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This couple had 11 children who survived until adulthood. After Abigail died in 1787, William married as his second wife, Hepsibah Powers on 20 Sept 1787. This couple had no children.
His children were all born in Hollis :
William, Jr., born May 1, 1760 ; married Deborah Parker, April 24, 1782.
Abigail, born July 19, 1762; married Solomon Hobart, May 16, 1782.
Betsey, born July 23, 1764; married Shubael Parker, November 19, 1781.
Sarah, born July 6, 1766; married John Bonner, October 26, 1786.
Isaac, born October 28, 1768 ; married . Margaret, born February 15, 1771 ; married David Woods, June 15, 1798; residence, Hancock.
Samuel, born March 3, 1774; married . Martha, born August 23, 1776.
Captain Leonard, born January 29, 1779 ; married Sarah J. Hosley, April 27, 1806; residence, Milford.
John, born November 11, 1781.
Susannah, born February 12, 1783.
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| Family ID |
F64227 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 1 |
Parker, Deborah, b. 26 Aug 1762, Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA d. 31 Jul 1824, Hancock, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA (Age 61 years) |
| Marriage |
24 Apr 1782 |
Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA |
| Children |
| | 1. Brooks, Benjamin Pierce, b. 9 Jan 1835, New Hampshire, USA d. 3 May 1895, Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA (Age 60 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
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| Family ID |
F64230 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 2 |
Draper, Hepsibah, b. 6 Nov 1794, Francestown, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA d. 14 Sep 1876, Antrim, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA (Age 81 years) |
| Marriage |
1 Jan 1828 |
Hancock, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA |
| Children |
| | 1. Brooks, Benjamin Pierce, b. 9 Jan 1835, New Hampshire, USA d. 3 May 1895, Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA (Age 60 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
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| Family ID |
F64232 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1760 - 1843 (83 years)
