Calvin Brooks of Union Co, NC

Calvin was born 19 Dec 1825 in Anson Co, NC, the part of which became Union County, NC, a son of William and Mary Burleson Brooks. Here, he met and married Mary Melissa Smith sometime before 1849. She was about 20 years old at the time. The young couple lived in the town of Olive Branch in the township of New Salem. During the Civil War, Calvin served with Co. C, 7^th Battalion CSA. Calvin and Melissa produced the following children:

Mary Emeline Brooks b. 1849

m. 11 Aug 1881 James Kiker

William Hampton Brooks b. 1850

m1. 8 Dec 1872 Temperance "Little Tempy" C. Drye in Union Co, NC

m2. 1 Oct 1896 Minnie Baucom in Union Co, NC

Daniel M. Brooks b. 1851/3

Dr. James Hiram M. Brooks b. 4 Nov 1854 d. 20 Jan 1920

m. c1879 Ida V. Guy (18 Nov 1854 - 19 Dec 1919). Hiram was working on his father's farm in 1880. He became a physician and practiced in Olive Branch, Union Co, NC. They are buried in the Olive Branch Cemetery, Union Co, NC.

Elva M. Brooks b.1858

Margaret Brooks b. 1860

Elizabeth Brooks b. 1863

m. 12 Aug 1880 to John D. Medlin in Union County, NC

Elnora Brooks b. 10 Apr 1867 d. 21 Sep 1910

m. 22 Mar 1888 to John F. Stewart ( 7 Jun 1864 - 27 Nov 1924 ). They are buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Olive Branch, Union County, NC.