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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Leicestershire => Topic started by: Gnatalee on Sunday 12 March 06 23:01 GMT (UK)
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Hi all
I am researching the Brooks family from Leicester/Rugby area.
Richard Brooks born to Charles Prince Brooks and his wife Ann abt. 1818.
The name Charles Prince Brooks seem to run throughout the family and Richard, who was a boatman on the canal network, married Martha Doyal. When on their travels they settled in Cheshire (Middlewich). There is also a connection with Talke in Staffs and Whaley Bridge on the Derbyshire/Cheshire border.
Hope this rings some bells!
Gnatalee
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Hi Gnat
I found his christening on the IGI - though you may already have this
Christening: 09 JUN 1793 Saint Andrew, Rugby, Warwick, England - Parents are Thomas & Ann
Possible siblings -
Ann Brooks Christening: 08 AUG 1778 Saint Andrew, Rugby, Warwick, England
Thomas Brooks Christening: 25 FEB 1781 Saint Andrew, Rugby, Warwick, England
Mary Brooks Christening: 29 MAY 1774 Saint Andrew, Rugby, Warwick, England
There are others - try for yourself http://www.familysearch.org/ batch no
C043801
Cheers
Jan :D
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Hi Jan
Many thanks for that. I will investigate! I take it you mean this is the family of Charles Prince Brooks - Richard's father. This gives me something to get stuck into !
Thanks again
Gnat