The Brookings Family of Woolwich Maine
Genealogy
Brookings Genealogy
GENERATION 3   (Henry & Sarah) [Henry]

1.  Elizabeth Brookings, born 19 May 1717 in York ME.
2.  Samuel Brookings, born 19 Aug 1719 in York ME fate unknown
3.  Joseph Brookings, born 1 Nov 1720 in York (LDS)
4.  Mercy Brookings,born 2 Aug 1719 (LDS) 3 Mar 1723/24 (Ed)
5.  Sarah Brookings, born 4 Nov 1722  POB York ME  fate unknown
6.  Ebenezar Brookings, born abt 1729/30 (was "almost a man" at father's death, History of Woolwich ME). POB York ME married in 1751 to Miriam Barstow (parentage unknown) child: John, Mary, Ebenezar, Martha, & Joseph
Ebenezar was a signer of both petitions to make Woolwich its own township.  He was in 1760 voted "Hog Reaf" by the town meeting. [just a side note, if their son Ebenezar followed New England naming practices, Miriam's father might be Nathan Barstow which is a common Barstow forname.  This of course is just speculation on my part]
7. Josiah Brookings, born abt 1738/39 (was age 9 at father's death, History of Woolwich ME) in York ME, died 05 Apr 1823 in Woolwich ME, aged 85, buried in the old Brookings Cemetery; married  26 Dec 1759 to Anna Reeves (some records call her Hannah) b. abt 1740, d. 17 Apr 1821 in Woolwich (parentage unknown). children: Josiah, Sarah, John, Lucy, Samuel, Fanna, Moley, Luther, James, Susanna, Henry & Abner.
Josiah was voted "Hog Reaf"  by the town meeting in 1760.  He was branded as a Tory during the Revolutionary War because he refused to sign the League of Covenant and other dictates of the Commitee of Safety.  His actual politics are unknown.
8. Daniel Brookings b. bef 1737  POB York ME never married according to A History of Woolwich.  (according to Ed, he married Hannah Young)
Descendants of Ebenezar
GENERATION 4 (Ebenezar & Miriam) [Henry,Henry]

1. Ebenezar Brookings Jr., born 16 May 1756 in Woolwich, d. 16 Feb 1799 in Woolwich, married first Mary Bullen (parentage unknown) 23 Dec 1779 at Woolwich ME children: Miriam, Nathan, Ruth, Ebenezar, Hannah, Sarah, Mary.   He married second Hannah Paine Sprague, widow of Jeremiah Sprague, 27 Oct 1796, and had son Benjamin.   Ebenezar was a Baptist minister and became Pastor of the Freewell Baptist Church in 1782. 
2.  Joseph Brookings, born 18 Jun 1758 in Woolwich ME
GENERATION 5 (Ebenezar and Mary) [Henry,Henry,Ebenezar]

1. Miriam Brookings, born 23 Sep 1780 in Woolwich ME married on 13 Aug 1799 in Woolwich to Noah Farnham (parentage unknown). Had son Frederick Lewis Farnham, born 1 Aug 1814 in Jefferson ME
2.  Nathan Brookings, born 15 Oct 1782 in Woolwich ME
3.  Ruth Brookings, born 8 Mar 1784 in Woolwich ME & died aft 1850, married bef 1803 to Thomas Dow (parentage unknown). children: Eben, Peter, Thomas, Elizabeth, Esther, Cushing, Mary, Joseph, John, Martha, Henry
4.  Ebenezar Brookings, born 22 Mar 1787 in Woolwich ME
5.  Hannah Brookings, born 4 Sep 1790 in Woolwich ME, married on 9 Dec 1819 in Woolwich to John Costillow (parentage unknown).
6.  Sarah Brookings, born 26 Sep 1792 in Woolwich ME married  in 1811 in Woolwich Isaac Reeves (son of James Reeves and Lettis Rogers)
7.  Mary Brookings, born 4 Sep 1795 in Woolwich ME
(3.1,4.1b Ebenezar & Hannah)
8.  Benjamin Brookings, born 02 Apr 1797 in Woolwich ME
GENERATION 6 (Ruth & Thomas) [Henry,Henry,Ebenezar,Ebenezar]

1.  Eben Dow, born abt 1800
2.  Peter Dow, born abt 1802
3.  Thomas Dow, born 1810
4.  Elizabeth Dow, born abt 1812 d. aft 1877, married 10 Nov 1830 in Newcastle ME to Charles Sidelinger.
5.  Esther Dow, born abt 1814
6.  Cushing Dow, born abt 1816
7.  Mary A. Dow, born 1818
8.  Joseph G. Dow, born abt 1820
9.  John C. Dow, born abt 1822
10. Martha Dow, born abt 1824
11. Henry Dow, born abt 1826
I am searching for more descendants of Ebenezar. If you have any information please let me know.
Descendants of Josiah
GENERATION 4 (Josiah & Anna) [Henry,Henry]

1.  Lucy Brookings, born 24 Jun 1760 (poss DOB Apr 1757) in Woolwich ME died Mar 1847, married on 21 Dec (Sep?)1780 in Woolwich to John Wright Jr., born abt Apr 1757 died 2 Feb 1847.  children: John (what I know of her son is on the Theophilus Blinn Page) Roland, Sarah
2. Josiah Brookings, born 17 Jun 1762 in Woolwich died 3 Oct 1808 in Woolwich. He first married 3 Jul 1787 in Woolwich to Elizabeth Bayley (daughter of John Bayley & Anne Momoy) died 1792. He second married on 18 Jan 1794 in Woolwich to Eunice Dunton (daughter of Samuel Dunton & Lydia Crosby) born abt 1777 died 15 Sep 1861 in Woolwich. children: Elias, Cyrus, Lydia, & Susanna.
3.  Molly or Moley Brookings, born 8 Nov 1764 in Woolwich (LDS), this is probably Mary Brookings who was born abt 1765 and died 24 Jan 1841, married on 16 Dec 1788 to Joseph Wright (listed in Georgetown Deaths)
4.  Susanna Brookings, born 14 Jun 1768 in Woolwich (LDS) married on 11 Jan 1792 to John Maximillian Bailey. See notes under this box.
5. Sarah Brookings, born 17 Oct 1770 married 1 Oct 1793 in Woolwich to Francis Blinn, born 6 Apr 1770 died 1807 (son of James Blinn & Jane Gilmore) children: John, Kate, Polly & (unnamed). for their descendants please go to the Blinns of Woolwich Page.
6.  John Brookings, born 15 Mar 1773 (LDS) married on 1 Mar 1797 to Lucy Lancaster.
7.  Luther Brookings, born 8 Sep 1775 (LDS), married on 13 Mar 1800 to Mary Blackman.
8.  Fanna or Fanny Brookings, born 17 Apr 1778 (LDS) married on 2 Dec 1804 to Asa Snell.
9.  James Brookings, born 3 Dec 1780 (LDS) married on 25 Jun 1805 to Sarah Bishop.
10. Henry Brookings, born 18 Feb 1783 (LDS) married on 27 Dec 1810 to Prudence Dunton.
11.  Samuel Brookings, born 26 Sep 1785 (LDS) died 26 Jan 1860; married first on 30 Apr 1812 to Pamelia Hilton; children: Ruben, Arletta,  Eleanor & Gardiner. Samuel married second Katy Murphy.
12. Abner Brookings, born 29 Jan 1788 in Woolwich ME, died 13 May 1850 in Woolwich ME, age 63 buried in old Brookings Cemetery; married on 25 Dec 1811 to Susanna Bayley born abt 1791 died 04 Apr 1837 in Woolwich ME.  Susanna was the daughter of John M Bayley (the brother of Elizabeth Bayley mentioned above) & Susannah Hodgdon. children: Eliza, Warren, Henry, Elkanah, Lorenzo, Edmund, Erastus, Hiram,  Susan, Wilmot, Zacheus & Henry.
Notes Descendants of Susanna Brookings
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 57
page 55
Mrs. Cora Belle Acosta.
DAR ID Number: 56159
Born in Camden County, Ga.
Wife of Tracy L. Acosta.
Descendant of Capt. John Bailey.
Daughter of James Sylvester Bailey and Nancy Swcat, his wife.
Granddaughter of Abner Bailey and Mahala Marshall, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of John Maximilian Bailey and Susan Brookings, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Bailey and Annie Memory, his wife.
John Bailey (1737-1813), in 1777, commanded a company in Col. Michael Jackson's regiment, Massachusetts service. He was born in Weymouth, Mass.; died in Woolwich, Me.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 124
page 174
Mrs. Lily Viola Thigpen Dorris.
DAR ID Number: 123542
Born in Ware County, Ga.
Wife of James Qillian Dorris.
Descendant of Capt. John Bailey, as follows:
1. Calvin Lyman Thigpen (1850-1911) m. 1st 1876 Eliza J. Bailey (b. 1856).
2. William Stacy Bailey (1818-94) m. 1st 1847 Mary Elizabeth Fitman (1831-86).
3. Abner Bailey (1796-1871) m. 1st Mahala Marshall.
4. John Maxmilian Bailey (1764-1857) m. 2d Susan Brookings.
5. John Bailey m. Annie Memory.
John Bailey (1737-1813) in 1777 commanded a company in Col. Michael Jackson's regiment, Massachusetts service. He was born in Weymouth, Mass.; died in Woolwich, Maine.
GENERATION 5 [Henry,Henry,Josiah]

children of Lucy & John
1.  John Wright married Jane Blinn (daughter of Theophilus Blinn and Jane Gilmore)
2.  Roland Wright born 28 Nov 1789 in Woolwich ME, died 13 Nov 1872, in Georgetown ME; married first Anna Bailey, born abt 1792 and died 7 Aug 1830 in Georgetown ME age 38; and married second to Eliza Seavey; children: Alden, Ashbury, Elizabeth, Joseph, Louisa, Frederick, Dexter, & Solomon.
3.  Sarah D Wright, born 19 Jul 1794 in Woolwich ME

children of Josiah & Eunice
1. Elias Brookings, born 15 May 1794 in Woolwich, died 1867 He was a shipbuilder and mariner. He was married on 18 Oct 1814 in Woolwich to Elizabeth Blinn b. 18 Dec 1796 d. 16 May 1872.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Theophilus Blinn and Patience Gray. children: Eliza, Francis, George, Elias, Charles, Jude, Elijah and Isaac.  Elias built Grand Banks fishing schooners below Murphy's Corner including the General Scott, 1848, and the Panama, 1850.
2.  Cyrus Brookings, born 22 Jul 1796 in Woolwich ME (LDS).
3.  Lydia Brookings, born 28 Jan 1798 in Woolwich ME (LDS).
4.  Susanna Brookings, born 9 Dec 1799 in Woolwich ME (LDS).

children of Samuel & Pamelia
1.  Eleanor Brookings; born 28 May 1820 in Woolwich ME (LDS)
2.  Gardiner Brookings; born 1822;  married on 1 Apr 1851 in Woolwich ME to Susan J. Shaw; children: Ella, Erving, Willard, & George.
3.  Ruben Randall Brookings; born 7 Jun 1824 Woolwich; died 2 .Aug 1887 age 62 yrs.2 mons. buried Murphy Cemetery,Woolwich,Me;  1. married Lydia Hilton ,18 Oct 1855 d. 14 Sept 1862 age 35 yrs 4mons;  2.married Hannah Stacy Bailey  30 Sept 1866 (note some have her listed as Hannah Stacy Lancaster same person her mother was a Lancaster) b.28 May 1847 d. 24 Jan 1919 Jay ,Maine married Lyman Maxim 12 Nov 1888 ,Wiscasset,Maine,they are buried Jay,Maine.  Ruben's info is from Hope Grover Coulombe
4.  Arletta Hilton Brookings; married Seth Shaw

children of Abner & Susannah
1.  Eliza Brookings, born 9 Sep 1812 in Woolwich
2.  Warren Brookings, born 01 Jul 1814, died 10 Jan 1884 in Woolwich ME; married  on 13 Feb 1840 in Woolwich ME to Louisa H Kay (parentage unknown). children: Benjamin, Susan, Joseph & Wilmot
3.  Henry Brookings, born 2 Jun 1817.
4.  Elkanah Ingals Brookings, born 28 May 1819 in Woolwich ME.
5.  Lorenzo Dow Brookings, born 12 Apr 1821 in Woolwich ME.
6.  Edmund Moore Brookings, was a fisherman at Brookings Bay and Gloucester MA; born 5 or 16 Apr 1823, died 26 Mar 1887 of a brain abcess, age 63 years 11 months; married Abigal Elizabeth Kirby from New Harbor NS (parentage unknown) child: Edmund, Jane, Wilmot.  In 1849, Edmund Moore and Capt. Greenleaf sailed around the Cape Horn to California, where they had a mine (dirt diggins) in southern California.  Capt. Greenleaf died and Edmund came back over land to Maine.
7.  Erastus Foote Brookings, born 13 Oct 1824 in Woolwich ME.
8.  Hiram Brookings, born 23 Sep 1826 in Woolwich ME.
9.  Susan Annar Brookings, born 31 Dec 1827 in Woolwich, married on 01 Dec 1852 in Bangor ME to Crosby H Wheeler. Went to Turkey as missionaries.
10. Wilmot Wood Brookings, born 23 Oct 1830, married Clara Carney of Cedar Grove, Dresden ME (parentage unknown). He died in Boston ME enroute from South Dakota on a return trip to visit Woolwich.
11. Zaccheus Grafton Brookings, born 31 Jul 1833 in Woolwich ME.
12. Henry Brookings, born 1837 and died 01 Jan 1843.
Notes on Wilmot W Brookings, son of Abner & Susannah
The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans: Volume I, Brooks, Arthur, page 421
BROOKINGS, Wilmot W., pioneer, was born at Woolwich, Me., Oct. 23, 1830. He was graduated at Bowdoin college in 1855. While reading law he taught in schools at Litchfield, North Anson and Wiscasset, and in May, 1857, was admitted to the bar in Portland, Me. In August, 1857, he removed to Sioux Falls, then a part of Minnesota territory. He helped to organize [p.421] a county, and was appointed district-attorney. In 1859 he was elected to the upper house and by the same legislature was appointed governor of Dakota territory. In 1861 he was elected to the council for two years and then for three successive terms as a representative from Yankton county. In 1864 he was speaker of the house. In 1865 he was appointed superintendent of a United States military wagon road from Minnesota to Montana. In 1866 he was nominated as a delegate to Congress by the anti-Johnson branch of the Republican party. He was chosen member of the council from Yankton county in 1867 for two yearn; elected president of the council in 1868, and he served as district-attorney for Yank-ton county in 1867 and 1868. In 1869 President Grant appointed him associate justice of the supreme court of Dakota, and he served until 1873. From 1883 to 1885 he was a member of the state constitutional convention. In 1871 he was the prominent organizer of the Dakota Southern Railroad�the first railroad to enter Dakota�and was either president, vice-president or solicitor of the Dakota Southern, Sioux City & Pem-bina, and the Sioux City and Dakota railroads, afterward part of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul system during the ten following years. He conducted the Sioux Falls Leader from 1883 to 1885; was president of the Minnehaha Trust company and a director of the Sioux Falls national bank, national realty company, and safe deposit company.

notes from the Political Graveyard
Brookings, Wilmot W. (1830-1905) of Sioux Falls, S.Dak. Born in Woolwich, Maine, October 23, 1830. Member Dakota territorial council, 1862-63, 1867-69; President of the Dakota Territorial Council, 1868; member of Dakota territorial House of Representatives, 1863-66; Speaker of the Dakota Territory House of Representatives, 1864-65; justice of Dakota territorial supreme court, 1869-73; delegate to South Dakota state constitutional convention, 1883, 1885.
GENERATION 6

Children of John & Jane [Henry,Henry,Josiah, Lucy]
(see Descendants of Theophilus Blinn)

Children of Elias & Elizabeth [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah]
1.  Eliza Jane Brookings, born 6 May 1815 died 7 Oct 1874, married 21 Dec 1834 all in Woolwich ME to Abner Dunton, born 10 Sep 1811 in Westport died 20 Oct 1867 in Woolwich (son of Abner Dunton & Judith Knight) . children: Sarah, Francis, Edward, & Quincy
2.  Francis James Brookings, born 22 May 1817 died 9 (11) Sep 1891, married on 17 Nov 1839 to Abigal Everson Delano, (daughter of Joshua Delano & Lydia Shaw) born 29 Jan 1815 in Woolwich d. 30 Oct 1895 in Wiscasset ME.  They probably began their married life in Woolwich then moved to Wiscasset.  children: Margaret, Abbie, Frances, Emma, Clara, Caroline, Isabella, Clara
3.  George Edward Brookings, born 5 May 1819 & died 1898, married Catherine Lockrey, born abt 1829 in Whitefield ME (parentage unknown). children: Elijah, Elizabeth, Izetta, Reed, (an infant boy).  George was a Grand Banks fisherman. View his ancestor chart.  Built xchooners in Woolwich, inc. the General Scott and Panama
4.  Pamelia Springer Brookings, born 31 Mar 1822 in Woolwich ME
5.  Caroline Augusta Brookings, born 3 Mar 1824 or 2 Mar 1832 in Woolwich ME (this person came from LDS online, I don't know if there is a error or two separate individuals with the same name)
6.  Jude Reed Brookings, born 18 Feb 1826, married on 5 Dec 1854 in Woolwich to Sarah B Wormwood (parentage unknown). He was lost at sea with Elijah on a schooner of his father's.
7. Charles Miller Brookings, (possible middle name Merrick) born 5 Apr 1828 & died 28 May 1910, married 25 Nov 1852 to Mary Elizabeth Dunton, (daughter of James E Dunton & Lucy Hodgdon)  born 04 Jul 1832 & died 18 Mar 1913. children: Arabelle.  Charles served in the Company E, 21st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War (Charles M. Brookings was in Company E, Unit 21 Maine Infantry.Rank In: Sergeant; Rank Out: Private; National ArchivesMicrofilm Box 000543; Roll 0003; Record 00000384; Fought for:Union)
8.  Rueben Milner Brookings, born 3 or 8 May 1830 in Woolwich ME, married on 30 Oct 1854 in Pittston ME to Ann Louisa Lowell, born 13 Oct 1831 (daughter of Joseph Lowell & Sybil Houdelette) children: Hattie, Milton, Oscar
9.  Arabelle Brookings, born 29 Jan 1834 in Woolwich ME
10. Elias Brookings, born 01 Jan 1836 in Woolwich ME
11. Elijah Brookings, born 24 Feb 1838, lost at sea with Jude on a schooner of his father's.
12. Isaac J. Brookings, born 29 Jan 1840 in Woolwich ME

children of Ruben & Hannah [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Samuel]  (info from Hope Coulombe)
1. Martha Vaughn Brookings; born .6 Jul 1867 d.13 Jul 1927;  married Daniel Marston Colby, 6 Oct 1883,b. 2 Oct 1864 d.23 Aug 1944. children.Horace, .Ernest, Harley,  & Blanche.
2. Rosa Delphine Brookings; born 9 Jun 1870 married Bion Fletcher Shea 7 July 1892 Georgetown,Maine; children: Maurice, Muriel, Grace, & Alice.
3. Gertrude Stella Brookings; born 26 Aug 1873 d.13 Feb 1906; married Frank Hobart Colby b.11 Sept 1868 d. 5 Aug 1948 they are buried Woodlawn cemetery,Wiscasset,Maine; children: Frank, Maurice, & Gertrude.
4. Everett Gardiner Brookings; born 12 Jun 1878

children of Gardiner & Susan [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Samuel]
1.  Ella Jane Brookings; born 12 Feb 1852 in Woolwich ME. (LDS)
2.  Erving G. Brookings; born 17 Jun 1855 in Woolwich ME
3.  Willard or Millard Everett Brookings; born 24 May 1857/8 in Woolwich ME, died 19 May 1925 in Tekamah NE; married to Charlotte J. Bean (daughter of Benjamin L. Bean & Louise Mary Enyeart) child: Howard (see obituaries below)
4.  George M. Brookings; born 30 Nov 1862 in Woolwich

Children of Warren & Louisa [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Abner]
Most of these names came from the LDS online library, many of the dates (dy/mo) seem to repeat as well as two of the names, so I assume that this is not very accurate.  If you know what these should be please contact me.
1.  George W Brookings, born 15 Jun 1841 in Woolwich ME
2.  Benjamin F Brookings, born 02 Mar 1843 in Woolwich ME
3.  Christopher C Brookings, born 22 Apr 1845 in Woolwich ME
4.  Susan H Brookings, born 02 Jul 1847 in Woolwich ME
5.  George W Brookings, born 15 Apr 1849 in Woolwich ME
6.  Joseph W Brookings, born 12 May 1851 in Woolwich ME (poss marriage to Annie Bell Yowell on 9 Mar 1876 in Randolph MO. LDS)
7.  Melville Brookings, born 15 Dec 1853 in Woolwich ME
8.  Melville Brookings, born 10 May 1856 in Woolwich ME
9.  Rufus Brookings, born 10 May 1858 in Woolwich ME
10. Wilmot W Brookings, born 10 May 1862 in Woolwich ME

Children of Edmund & Abigal [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Abner]
1.  Jane Brookings, born 14 Apr 1861 in Woolwich ME (LDS).
2.  Edmund Alexander Brookings, born 11 Nov 1864 in Gloucester MA, died 25 Mar 1953 in Concord NH; married first on 29 Nov 1892 in Woolwich ME to Frankie Day and married second Mary C. Canfield Brown. children: Luther, Charles Henry, Elizabeth C & Alice Hope. When fishing was bad in Maine they would fish off the Massachusetts coast thats why he was born in Gloucester.
3.  Wilmot Henry Brookings, born 17 Dec 1868 in Woolwich Me, married 07 Aug 1893 in Milbury MA to Estella M Clifford (parentage unknown) children: Wilmot, Elta.
4.  Susan Ellen Brookings, born 17 Aug 1872.
5.  Fredric Perse Brookings, born 1 Jan 1864.
6.  Elva Frances Brookings, born 10 Feb 1886.
Obituaries:
George Brookings (1820-1898) - Oak Grove, Bath
In January 1887, the local newspaper reported that Capt. George Brookings had gone South for his health. 12 years later he died of "shock" in Somerville, Mass.
DEATH OF GEORGE E. BROOKINGS
Capt. George E. Brookings, formerly of this city, died December 8th, at the residence of his daughter..., from organic heart disease. The deceased was born in Woolwich, Me., May 25th, 1820...He was engaged for a number of years in company with his father at Woolwich, in building fishing schooners and sending them to the Banks, carrying on quite an extensive trade in the fishing buisiness.He was afterward master of the brig Gen. Scott [109 tons] which was built for him and followed the coasting trade for many years....
The body was brought to this city this morning, on the steamer Kennebec and funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:30 from the residence of his brother-in-law...
Bath Daily Times, Dec. 20, 1898 (Sources: MMM Captains Index, Cemetery records, Bath Daily Times; MMM Ships index)
Obviously, abridged  found here: http://www.boneyardart.com/sss/brookingsgeorge.html

W. E. Brookings Called by Death, pioneer merchant succumbs following illness of a few weeks
     Tekamah lost one of its most respected citizens Tuesday evening when W.E. Brookings passed away following an illness of a few weeks. He had been in failing health for several months, but his friends did not realize the seriousness of his condition wntil about one month ago, when he was confined to his home. Last week Sunday he suffered a light stroke of paralysis, since which he has grow weaker until the final summons, Tuesday.
     Willard E. Brookings was born May 24th 1858 in Woolwich, Maine and died at home in Tekamah, Nebr., May 19, 1925 aged 67 years less 5 days. Mr. Brookings received a liberal education in his home state, then at the age of 23, in 1881, he came to Nebraska, and accepted a clerkship in a store in Tekamah; then after 9 years employment, he purchased the interests of his employer and has since April 1890 conducted the store in his own name, and was still doing a successful when the final summons came to cease his labor and obtain his reward. He had the honor of being in business, continously,  longer than any other merchant now in Tekamah.
     Mr. Brookings enjoyed the confidence and universal esteem of the entire community; he was honorable in all his business relations; for a time he was active in municipal affairs, serving several terms as councilman; in social and church circles his work was greatly appreciated, and for a time he was a member of the Presbyterian church choir.
     Mr. Brookings was united in marriage May 13, 1891 to Miss Charlotte J. Bean, who with their son Howard, survive to mourn the loss of the devoted husband and father, who during his 44 years residence in Tekamah, made for them an honored name.
     The funeral services will occur Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late residence, the Rev. Paul C. Johnston of Lincoln, a formmer pastor of the Presbyterian church in Tekamah, officiating, following which interment will be made in the Tekamah cemetery.
Burt County Herald, Thursday, May 21, 1925

Mrs. L. Brookings Passed Away at Her Home Here
     Tekamah friends were shocked and saddened Wednesday to learn of the death of Mrs. Looa Brookings at her home in Tekamah.
     Mrs. Brookings, who was 75 years of age, lived alone inher residence here. Her son, Howard Brookings of Oakland, Iowa, was immediately notified. She also has one brother, Ira Bean, who lives in Laramie, Wyoming.
     Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Burt County Herald, 22 Aug 1946
GENERATION 7

Children of Edmund & Frankie [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Abner,Edmund]
1.  Luther Brookings, born 25 Apr 1904 in Dunbarton NH, died 27 Jan 1937.
2.  Charles Henry Brookings, born 28 Sep 1906 in Dunbarton NH. no children.
3.  Elizabeth C. Brookings, born 23 Jun 1909, died 27 Jan 1937; married on 2 Jul 1927 to Hurley Francis Lord; children: Hurley & Edward
4.  Alice Hope Brookings; born 26 May 1912; married first Hurley Francis Lord (This is the same person as married Elizabeth, Alice was his second wife); child: Leonard. Married second Clyde R Smith; children: William & Claire.

children of Martha & Daniel [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Samuel,Ruben] (info from Hope Grover Coulombe)
1. Horace Ensign Colby; born 14 Feb 1885 d. Nov 1965 married Jesse Mabel Marr 25 Feb 1905
2. Ernest Daniel Colby; born 27 Sept 1888,married Louise Holman,Bertha Stinson,Alice Maude Shea , had no living children
3. Harley James Colby; born 27 Jun 1893 married Penelope Stinson Grey 15 Oct  child Francis Ella b. 5 Apr 1919
4. Blanche Golden Colby; born 9 Feb 1894 d. 1 23 Aug 1944,married Richard Tucker Grover Jr. 1 Jan 1903;
      children: 1. Eva Francis b. 2 nov 1903
                     2.Richard Tucker b. 30 May 1905
                     3. Chester Blanchard b. 8 Nov 1907 ( Hope's grandfather)
                     4. Ernest Harley b. 14 Aug 1910
                     5.Louise Arletta b. 15 Mar 1912
                     6.  Bertha Mildred b.28 Mar 1917

children of Rosa & Bion [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Samuel,Ruben] (info from Hope Grover Coulombe)
1.  Maurice Bion Shea
2.  Muriel Louise Shea
3.  Grace Gertrude Shea
4.  Alice May Shea
More information on these people in Alice's obituary located below

children of Gertrude & Frank [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Samuel,Ruben] (info from Hope Grover Coulombe)
1.  Frank Turner Colby; born 28 May 1891 d.15 Sept 1925 married Bridget Frances Connelly
2.  Maurice Dell Colby
3.  Gertrude Muriel Colby; born 5 Dec 1896, married Fred Hall ,25 Dec 1912 ,Wiscasset,Maine

children of Willard & Lotta [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Samuel,Gardiner]
1.  Howard Brookings; born 24 Jan 1902, died May 1977 in IA. (SSDI)

Children of Wilmot & Estella [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Abner,Edmund]
1.  Wilmot Brookings, born 14 Nov 1897 in Gardiner ME.
2.  Elta Lenora Brookings, born 03 Apr 1903 in Gardiner ME and was married 06 Oct 1923 in Woolwich ME to William Robson (parentage unknown). child: Ray (still lives on the original homestead) & Mary (married ? Owens).

Children of Eliza & Abner [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah,Elias]
1.  Sarah Jane Dunton, born 11 Oct 1835 in Woolwich
2.  Francis B Dunton, born 10 Dec 1841 died 28 Dec 1910 both in Woolwich; married first to Lydia ?; married second on 1 Jan 1886 in Woolwich ME to Margaret Emma Rice; born 8 May 1868 in Woolwich ME, died  1 Jan 1936 in Woolwich ME; child: James
3.  Edward Dunton,
4.  Quincy Dunton,

Children of Francis & Abigal [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah,Elias]
1.  Margaret Ellen Brookings, born 25 Sep 1842 in Woolwich, died 5 Jun 1924
2.  Emma Augusta Brookings, born 2 Oct 1844 in Wiscasset, died 8 Nov 1917; married Lemuel Garland Trott.
3.  Abbie E. Brookings, born 01 Nov 1846 in Wiscasset, died 8 Jun 1911; married on 6 Jul 1870 to Luther Martin Sanborn.
4.  Frances A Brookings, born 04 Feb 1848 in Wiscasset, died 25 Nov 1917
5.  Clara Jane Brookings, 24 Nov 1850 in Wiscasset, died 18 Mar 1877; married on 22 Nov 1874 to George Mariou White.
8.  Sarah Ruth Brookings, born 13 Feb 1852, died 9 Mar 1919
6.  Caroline Gertrude Brookings, born 09 Sep 1854 in Wiscasset, died 23 Jan 1908
7.  Isabella Brookings, born 17 Aug 1856 in Wiscasset, died 12 May 1862

Children of George & Catherine [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah,Elias]
1.  Izetta Brookings, born 1854 married ? Taylor
2.  Elizabeth Percy Brookings, born 11 Jan 1856 in Woolwich ME . Married Edmund Roscoe Blinn, (link to the Blinns Of Maine) her descendants link her ancestors link
3.  Linetta M Brookings born 20 Aug 1857 in Woolwich ME, married Arthur Keating.
4.  Elijah R Brookings born 14 Feb 1861in Woolwich ME
5.  Reed Brookings; born 1861, children Arthur, George & Castina

Children of Rueben & Ann [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah,Elias]
1.  Hattie K Brookings, born 22 Sep 1855 in Wiscasset ME
2.  Milton Lowell Brookings, born 6 Mar 1861 in Wiscasset ME died 3 Aug 1863 in Wiscasset ME
3.  Oscar Milton Brookings, born 15 Feb 1864 in Wiscasset ME died 2 Nov 1895

Children of Charles & Mary [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah,Elias]
1. Arabelle Brookings, aka Belle, was born 08 Apr 1865 in Woolwich ME and died 30 Dec 1957 in Tekemah NE, married Edward Stephen Thompson. Children Dorothy and Gretchen.
Obituaries
2000-01-06
Alice M. Baker , 88, of Woolwich, died at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, on Friday, December 31. She had been a resident of Maplehaven in Wiscasset since March of 1999. Born in Arrowsic on August 20, 1911, she was the daughter of Bion and Rosa Brookings Shea. She attended Arrowsic schools and Morse High School in Bath. On June 22, 1929, she married Forrest A. Baker of Woolwich. They were married for over 68 years until his death on March 23, 1998.
Mrs. Baker was a homemaker. She was famous for her Rotary Club dinners every Tuesday noon at the old Central Church. She also catered wedding receptions, made and decorated cakes. In 1976, Mrs. Baker's talents were publicly acclaimed when she was chosen Outstanding Homemaker of the Year by the Twin-County Extension Service for her excellence in cooking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, flower gardening and other homemaking skills.
In 1952, the Bakers built a cottage on Damariscotta Lake in Nobleboro where they spent all their summers. Mrs. Baker enjoyed the lake, spending much time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many friends. Surviving are three sons, Bruce S. Baker of Newcastle, Phillip E. Baker and Dennis E. Baker, both of Woolwich; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Forrest A. Baker; a son Darrell A. Baker of Nashville, Tennessee; and a daughter Patricia Baker Leavitt of Atkinson, New Hampshire; one brother, Maurice Shea of Bath; and two sisters, Muriel Preble and Grace Preble, both of Woolwich.
A memorial service will be held at the Days Ferry Congregational Church in Woolwich on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 1 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Days Ferry in the summer.
from http://wiscassetnewspaper.maine.com/
GENERATION  8

Children of Edward & Arabelle [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah,Elias,Charles]
1. Dorothy Thompson, aka Dot, was born 25 Mar 1897 & died 28 Dec 1987 both in Tekemah NE.  She married a man surnamed Scott.
2. Gretchen Thompson, born 29 Nov 1899 & died abt Oct 1950 both in Tekemah NE.  She married Carl Luther Holland on 25 Aug 1923.

Children of Francis & Margaret [Henry,Henry,Josiah,Josiah,Elias, Eliza]
1. James Frederick Dunton; born 18 Dec 1892 in Woolwich ME, died 12 Dec 1968 in Woolwich ME; married 15 Aug 1916 in Lewiston ME to Phylidea Mae Keefe, born 14 Apr 1899 in Topsham ME, died 15 Apr 1936, Woolwich, ME; child: June, another girl
Obituaries
Kathleen R. Reed
Kathleen R. Reed, formerly of Edgecomb, died Thursday, December 14 at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. Born in Wiscasset on June 6, 1912, she was the daughter of Everett G. and A. Frances (Dwelley) Brookings.
She attended Wiscasset schools and Morse High School in Bath. For many years she was employed as a traveling nurse for local doctors. During world War II, she was employed at Bath Iron Works. In 1945 she married Richard N. Reed. They lived in Boothbay Harbor where she opened their home as a guest house in the summers. In the 1970s they moved to Edgecomb where she ran garage sales every weekend in the summer months until 1991.
Mrs. Reed was a member of the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard N. Reed, in 1991. Survivors include one sister, Florence M. Connors of Wiscasset; one brother, E. Randall Brookings of Alna; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Frances B. Orr in 1996 and Dorothy H. Pendleton in 1998; and by one brother, Donald W. Brookings in 1948.
A funeral service was held Monday, December 18 at the Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home in Wiscasset, with Rev. Edgar Helms officiating. Burial followed in Ocean View Cemetery in Boothbay.
Everett Randall Brookings, 99, of Alna, died Friday evening, June 13 at the Gregory ... he was the son of Everett and Frances (Abbie) Brookings. Throughout his life, he worked in many different ... doing furniture repair, and was also a salesman. Mr. Brookings loved the woods and enjoyed training horses. Survivors include his wife, Irene Brookings of Alna; and a sister, Frances Connors of ...
Dorothy H. Pendleton... the daughter of Everett G. and Abbie 'Frances' (Dwelley) Brookings. She attended Wiscasset Schools and in 1927 moved ... Penny' Kay Donovan of Boothbay Harbor; one brother, Randall Brookings of Alna; two sisters, Kathleen Reed of Edgecomb ...
from http://wiscassetnewspaper.maine.com/
(They are not listed in the genealogy lists as I don't know where they belongs, but she is obviously family)
Do You Know These Brookings? ==>
The back of this photo says Arthur Brookings and his sisters.  Two of the sisters' names might be Alice & Lillian.  Please contact me if you know who they are.  To the left is Arthur Brookings & Elmore Blinn.  they are cousins but I haven't found how Arthur fits in yet. I think he was the son of Reed, but not sure.
Obviously there are many missing names, If you can help me add to this page or know of any errors please contact me.  I know of more people such as Ellen, Nettie, Silas, Gardiner and Judson among others that I know belong in this family, but I don't know where.  If you can help I would greatly appreciate it.  Also if you are a Brookings or related to them I would love to hear from you. Thanks, Jef
Other Brookings Pages:
-1- Introduction: history and origins of the family, links with related sites, etc.
-2- Early generations: notes and early genealogy (information previous to this page)
-3- Notes and miscellaneous.
Much of the information on this page is from History of Woolwich, Maine A Town  Remembered.  by Burnette Bailey Wallace and Frances Soule Maher. 1994 This book can be purchased from the Woolwich Historical Society. Other Information is from online sources particularly the LDS online Family Search Center
so if you find an error on can add to this information, please let me know
There is another Brookings family in the Wiscasset Dresden ME area that I am wondering if possibly they are descended from Samuel, son of Henry and Sarah, but I haven't found a connection.   If you know of one or where this family came from please email me.  I am very curious.
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