Sixth Generation

145. William Paul BROOKES was born on 13 July 1872 in Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas. He died on 22 October 1954 at the age of 82 in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas.

1900 Census. Horatio town, Clear Creek Twp, Sevier Co, AR, Hh 306
William P. Brookes, b. Jul 1872, married 5 years, b. AR, meat marker
Blanch, wife, b. Dec 1874, 2 children, b. MS
Willis M., son, b. May 1897
Charles S., son, b. Dec 1898

1910 Census. Antlers Ward 3, Pushmataha, OK, Hh 131
William P. Brookes, 37, married twice, this time for 2 years, Timber Contractor
Emma F., wife, 25, married once for 2 years, 1 child
Willis M., son, 12
Albert S., son, 11
Blanch N, dau, 8
Mary L., dau, 9 months, b. OK

1920 Census. Ranger, Eastland Co, TX, Hh 14
William P. Brookes, 47, Merchant, Grocery
Emma F., wife, 33
Willis M., son, 22
Albert, son, 21, Machinist, Garage
Mary Lee, dau, 10
Robert D., son, 6
William Junior, son, one month old

1930 Census. Sweetwater, Nolan Co, TX, Hh 274
1100 Lamar St
William P. Brookes, 47, married 1st time at age 23, Manager, Retail Grocery
Emma F., wife, 43, married 1st time at age 21
Robert E., son, 16
William P, Jr., son, 10

1940 Census. Sweetwater, Nolan Co, TX, Hh 219
1208 Lubbock St - lived in same house in 1935
W. P. Brookes, 67, Contractor, Lumber yard
E. Fern, 53, Laborer, Private homes

William Paul BROOKES and Emma Fern LEIGH were married on 4 September 1907 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. Emma Fern LEIGH was born on 30 August 1886 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. She died on 20 October 1974 at the age of 88 in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas.

William Paul BROOKES and Emma Fern LEIGH had the following children:

214	i.	Mary Leigh BROOKES was born on 12 July 1909 in Antlers, Pushmataha County, Indian Territory. She died on 26 August 1962 at the age of 53 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.
215	ii.	Robert Edward BROOKES was born on 13 April 1913 in La Mesa, Donna Ann County, New Mexico. He died on 16 May 1967 at the age of 54 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
+216	iii.	William Paul BROOKES Jr..

William Paul BROOKES and Blanche Pearl NICHOLS were married about 1896. Blanche Pearl NICHOLS was born on 23 December 1873 in Byhalia, Marshall County, Mississippi. She died on 24 January 1905 at the age of 31 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

William Paul BROOKES and Blanche Pearl NICHOLS had the following children:

217	i.	Willis Merrett BROOKES was born on 2 May 1897 in Wheatley, Lee County, Arkansas. He died on 18 May 1977 at the age of 80 in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California.
218	ii.	Albert Sidney BROOKES was born on 12 December 1898 in Wheatley, Lee County, Arkansas. He died on 8 December 1947 at the age of 48 in Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas. Listed as Charles S. in the 1900 census.
219	iii.	Blanche Pearl BROOKES was born on 2 November 1901 in Horatio, Sevier County, Arkansas. She died on 14 August 1980 at the age of 78 in California.