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Note: RESEARCH STANDARD APPLIED Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 Jennie May Jones is my paternal third great aunt, which is via common ancestry with George W. Jones and Elizabeth McClanathan. Jennie was initially identified in the census living with her parents. Jennie had no children, which is confirmed by the 1910 census. Based on the application of recognized genealogical standards of proof, the descent and family structure of Jennie May Jones has been sufficiently established beyond any reasonable doubt. The basis for the descent of Jennie begins with the census records, which show her living with his parents. The basis for the family structure begins with the marriage index record, and is followed by the census records. This has been subsequently supported with the additional interlocking records and documentation listed further below. 1871 BIRTH OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 John Clark Pomeroy was born in August 1870 in Niagara County, New York, USA. The date was determined from the census, and the location was determined from his obituary. 1870 CENSUS OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Saturday, June 12, 1880 shows John Clark Pomeroy living with his parents on Garden Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “John C. Pomeroy, white, male, age 8, son, single, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York.” 1870 CENSUS OF MARK CHARLES BROOKS Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Friday, August 12, 1870 shows Mark Charles Brooks living with his parents in Hartland, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Mark Brooks, age 4, male, white, born in New York." 1873 BIRTH OF JENNIE MAY JONES Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 Jennie May Jones was born on Friday, April 18, 1873 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The birth date and location were determined from her obituary. 1875 CENSUS OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The New York State Census enumerated on Wednesday, June 2, 1875 shows John Clark Pomeroy living with his parents in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Clark Pomeroy, age 3, male, white, child, born in Niagara County, single.” 1875 CENSUS OF JENNIE MAY JONES Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The New York State Census enumerated on Monday, June 14, 1875 shows Jennie living with her parents in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Jennie Jones, age 1 year 1 months, female, daughter, born in Niagara County.” 1880 CENSUS OF JENNIE MAY JONES Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Saturday, June 12, 1880 shows Jennie May Jones living with her parents on Erie Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Jennie Jones, white, female, age 6, daughter, single, occupation is at school, born in New York, father born in New Brunswick, mother born in New York.” 1880 CENSUS OF MARK CHARLES BROOKS Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Thursday, June 24, 1880 shows Mark Charles Brooks living with his parents in Hartland, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Mark Brooks, white, male, age 13, son, single, occupation is farm laborer, attending school, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York." 1892 CENSUS OF JENNIE MAY JONES Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The New York State Census enumerated on Tuesday, February 16, 1892 shows Jennie May Jones living with her parents in Newfane, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Jennie Jones, female, age 18, born in New York.” 1892 CENSUS OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The New York State Census enumerated on Tuesday, February 16, 1892 shows John Clark Pomeroy living with his parents in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Clark Pomeroy, male, age 20, white, born in US, citizen, occupation is wood worker.” 1894 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1894 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 140 Garden Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a wiper. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1894; Street address: 140 Garden; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Wiper; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1894." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 255. Lockport City Directory. J. Clark Pomeroy, wiper, bds 140 Garden." 1899 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1899 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 84 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as an employee at a block factory. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1899; Street address: 84 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Emp. Block Factory; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1899." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 267. Lockport City Directory. J. Clark Pomeroy, emp. block factory, bds. 84 Juniper." 1900 CENSUS OF JENNIE MAY JONES Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Monday, June 4, 1900 shows Jennie May Jones living with her parents in Lockport, Niagara County, New York. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Jennie May Jones, daughter, white, female, born April 1874, age 26, single, born in New York, father born in Canada (English) [New Brunswick is crossed out], mother born in New York, can read, can write.” 1900 CENSUS OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Wednesday, June 6, 1900 shows John Clark Pomeroy living with his mother at 84 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “J. Clark Pomeroy, white, male, born August 1871, age 28, single, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York, occupation is wheelwright [i.e. builder of wooden wheels], no months unemployed, can read, can write, speaks English.” 1900 CENSUS OF MARK CHARLES BROOKS Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Tuesday, June 26, 1900 shows Mark Charles Brooks living with his parents in Yates, Orleans County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Mark Brooks, son, white, male, born August 1865, age 34, single, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York, occupation is farm laborer, no months unemployed, can read, can write, speaks English." 1903 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1903 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 131 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1903; Street address: 131 Juniper 222 N Transit; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1903." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 204. City of Lockport Directory. J. Clark Pomeroy, h. 131 Juniper." 1903 MARRIAGE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY AND JENNIE MAY JONES Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 John Clark Pomeroy and Jennie May Jones were married on Tuesday, May 5, 1903 in Niagara County, New York, USA. At the time of their marriage, John was about 33 years old, and Jennie was 30 years old. The following appeared in the Lockport Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Wednesday, May 6, 1903: “ Pomeroy - Jones. A pretty spring wedding occurred at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. L. G. Spalding, Juniper street, Lockport, on Tuesday evening, May 5, when Miss Jennie May Jones and G. Clark Pomeroy [sic: J. for John], well known in music circles, were united in marriage by Rev. H. J. Watkins. The bride was prettily gowned in a fawn colored tailor made suit and carried pink roses, while the groom wore conventional black. The bridesmaids and best man were Miss M. Vincent and F. J. Jones, brother of the bride. Miss Florence Nerber was flower girl. A splendid wedding supper was served. Many gifts attested the popularity of the bride and groom. Out of town guests were Mrs. S. A. Nerber, Miss Florence Nerber, M. Carl and F. J. Backman, all of Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy will occupy their own new home on Juniper street and will enjoy the good wishes of a host of friends." The “New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J. Clark Pomeroy; Marriage Date: 5 May 1903; Marriage Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Certificate Number: 8123; Name: Jennie M. Jones, J. Clark Pomeroy." 1905 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1905 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 123 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: “Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1905; Street address: 123 Juniper 72 Mulberry; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1905." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "J. Clark Pomeroy, h. 123 Juniper." 1905 CENSUS OF THE JOHN CLARK POMEROY FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The New York State Census enumerated on Thursday, June 1, 1905 shows the family of John Clark Pomeroy living at 123 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “J. Clark Pomeroy, head of household, white, male, age 33, born in USA, occupation is carpenter; Jennie M. Pomeroy, wife, white, female, age 28, born in USA, occupation is housework.” 1907 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1907 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 123 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a carpenter. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1907; Street address: 123 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Carpenter; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1907." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 246. City of Lockport Directory. J. Clark Pomeroy, carpenter, h 123 Juniper." 1908 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1908 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 127 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a carpenter. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1908; Street address: 127 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Carpenter; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1908." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 249. City of Lockport Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, carpenter, h 127 Juniper." 1910 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1910 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 83 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a carpenter. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1910; Street address: 83 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Carpenter; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1910." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 246. City of Lockport Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, carpenter, h 83 Juniper." 1910 CENSUS OF THE JOHN CLARK POMEROY FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Wednesday, April 20, 1910 shows the family of John Clark Pomeroy living in the household of his mother at 84 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Harriet E. Pomeroy, head of household, female, white, age 72, widow, 3 children born, 3 children living, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York, speaks English, no occupation, can read, can write, owns home which is mortgaged; Irving L. Pomeroy, son, male, white, age 41, widow, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York, speaks English, occupation is machinist at shop, wage earner, not out of work on April 15, no weeks unemployed in 1909, can read, can write; J. Clark Pomeroy, son [the census take drew a line connecting Jennie and John], male, white, age 37, married (first) 7 years, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York, speaks English, occupation is woodworker at shop, wage earner, not out of work on April 15, no weeks unemployed in 1909, can read, can write; Irene M. Pomeroy, granddaughter, female, white, age 19, single, born in Ohio, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio, speaks English, no occupation, can read, can write, attending school; Ralph G. Pomeroy, grandson, male, white, age 16, single, born in Ohio, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio, speaks English, no occupation, can read, can write, attending school; Jennie Pomeroy, daughter in law [the census take drew a line connecting Jennie and John], female, white, age 31, married (first) 7 years, no children born, no children living, born in New York, father born in Canada (English), mother born in New York, speaks English, no occupation, can read, can write.” 1914 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1914 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 84 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a carpenter. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1914; Street address: 84 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Carpenter; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1914." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 311. City of Lockport Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, carpenter, h 84 Juniper." 1915 CENSUS OF THE JOHN CLARK POMEROY FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The New York State Census enumerated on Tuesday, June 1, 1915 shows the family of John Clark Pomeroy living at 74 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “J. Clark Pomeroy, head of household, white, male, age 43, born in USA, occupation is carpenter; Jennie Pomeroy, wife, white, female, age 38, born in USA, born in USA, occupation is housework.” 1916 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1916 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 84 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a carpenter. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: “Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1916; Street address: 84 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Carpenter; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1916." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 330. City of Lockport Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, carpenter, h 84 Juniper." 1919 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1919 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 84 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a foreman at the Western Block Company. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1919; Street address: 84 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Foreman; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1919." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 306. City of Lockport Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, foreman W B Co, h 84 Juniper." 1920 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1920 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 84 Juniper Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a foreman at the Western Block Company. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1920; Street address: 84 Juniper; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Foreman; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1920." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 287. City of Lockport Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, foreman W B Co, h 84 Juniper." 1922 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1922 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 82 Pound Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a wood worker at the Western Block Company. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1922; Street address: 82 Pound J T; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Wood Worker; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1922." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 301. Lockport City Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, wood worker W B Co, h 82 Pound." 1923 RESIDENCE OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The 1923 City Directory for Lockport shows John Clark Pomeroy living at 82 Pound Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, and lists his occupation as a foreman at the Western Block Company. The "U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Residence Year: 1923; Street address: 82 Pound; Residence Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Occupation: Foreman; Publication Title: Lockport, New York, City Directory, 1923." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Page 306. City of Lockport Directory. J Clark Pomeroy, foreman W B Co, h 82 Pound.” 1924 DEATH OF JOHN CLARK POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 John Clark Pomeroy died at the age of 53, on Saturday, August 2, 1924 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. John is buried in the Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following appeared in the Buffalo Evening News newspaper from Buffalo, Erie County, New York, on Monday, August 4, 1924: "J. Clark Pomeroy. Lockport, Aug. 4. The funeral of J. Clark Pomeroy, 54 years old, for many years a foreman at the plant of the Western Block company, who died Saturday night in the City hospital following an operation, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family home, 82 Pound street. Burial will be in the Cold Springs cemetery. Mr. Pomeroy was born in Niagara county near this city. He leaves his widow, Jennie May and two brothers, Ralph R. of New York city and Irwin L. Of Chicago." The “New York, Death Index, 1880-1956” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: John C. Pomeroy; Death Date: 2 Aug 1924; Death Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Certificate Number: 45690." The “U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: J Clark Pomeroy; Birth Date: 1870; Death Date: 1924; Cemetery: Cold Springs Cemetery; Burial or Cremation Place: Lockport, Niagara County, New York, United States of America." 1925 CENSUS OF JENNIE MAY POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The New York State Census enumerated on Monday, June 1, 1925 shows Jennie May Pomeroy living at 82 Pound Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Jennie M. Pomeroy, head of household, white, female, age 50, born in USA, occupation is housework.” 1926 MARRIAGE OF MARK CHARLES BROOKS AND JENNIE MAY POMEROY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 Mark Charles Brooks and Jennie May Jones were married on Wednesday, February 10, 1926 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. At the time of their marriage, Mark was 59 years old, and Jennie was 52 years old. The “New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Mark Brooks; Marriage Date: 10 Feb 1926; Marriage Place: Lockport, New York, USA; Certificate Number: 11141; Name: Jannie Jones, Mark Brooks, Jennie Poneroy." 1930 CENSUS OF THE MARK CHARLES BROOKS FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on April 19, 1930 shows the family of Mark Charles Brooks living at 82 Pound Street in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Mark C. Brooks, head of household, owns home valued at $6,000, male, white, age 62, married, age 58 at first marriage [sic], can read and write, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York, speaks English, no occupation; Jennie Brooks, wife, female, white, age 48, married, age 44 at first marriage [sic], can read and write, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York, speaks English, no occupation.” 1938 OBITUARY MENTION OF JENNIE MAY BROOKS Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 Jennie May Brooks is mentioned in the obituary of Emily A. Nerber, which appeared in the Union Sun and Journal newspaper from Lockport, New York, on Thursday Evening, November 17, 1938. Mrs. Mark Brooks of Royalton is listed as surviving sister. 1940 CENSUS OF THE MARK CHARLES BROOKS FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Wednesday, April 3, 1940 shows the family of Mark Charles Brooks living at 13 Chestnut Ridge Road in Royalton, Niagara County, New York, USA, and indicates that Jennie provided the census information. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Mark Brooks, head of household, owns home valued at $1,500, male, white, age 73, married, educated 1 year of high school, born in New York, lived in rural Niagara County, New York on April 1935, not employed, not seeking work, no income, has income from other sources; Jennie M. Brooks, wife, female, white, age 63, married, educated 4 years of high school, born in New York, lived in rural Niagara County, New York on April 1935, not employed, not seeking work, no income, has income from other sources.” 1951 DEATH OF MARK CHARLES BROOKS Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 Mark Charles Brooks died at the age of 85 on February 11, 1951 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York, USA. Mark is buried in the West Ridgeway Cemetery in Medina, Orleans County, New York, USA. The “New York, Death Index, 1880-1956” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Mark Brooks; Age: 84; Birth Date: abt 1867; Death Date: 11 Feb 1951; Death Place: Royalton, New York, USA; Certificate Number: 10368." The “U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Mark Brooks; Birth Date: Aug 1866; Death Date: 11 Feb 1951; Death Place: Royalton Center, Niagara County, New York, United States of America; Cemetery: West Ridgeway Cemetery; Burial or Cremation Place: Medina, Orleans County, New York, United States of America; Father: Roswell Russell Brooks; Mother: Ariadne Brooks; Spouse: Elizabeth Brooks." 1961 DEATH OF JENNIE MAY BROOKS Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated March 19, 2021 Jennnie May Brooks died at the age of 87 on April 9, 1961 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York, USA. Jennie is buried in the Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following appeared in the Union Sun and Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Monday, April 10, 1961: "Mrs. Jennie Brooks Died in Royalton. A former Lockportian, Mrs. Jennie M. Brooks, 87, died Sunday (April 9, 1961) at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Jay C. Ernest, Royalton Center. Mrs. Brooks was born April 18, 1873, in Lockport, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Jones. In 1903 she married J. Clark Pomeroy, who died in 1924. She married Mark Brooks in 1926. He died in 1951. Mrs. Brooks moved from Lockport to Gasport in 1944 and for the past 10 years resided with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest. A former member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Lockport, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 this evening at the Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, where services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. Carlton Fausett will officiate. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery." The “New York, Death Index, 1880-1956” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Jennie M Brooks; Gender: Female; Age: 88; Birth Date: abt 1873; Residence Place: Dysinger, Niagara, New York, USA; Death Date: 9 Apr 1961; Death Place: New York, USA; Certificate Number: 27498." The "U.S. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Jennie May Brooks; Birth Date: 1873; Birth Place: Lockport Junction, Niagara County, New York, United States of America; Death Date: 9 Apr 1961; Death Place: Royalton Center, Niagara County, New York, United States of America; Cemetery: Cold Springs Cemetery; Burial or Cremation Place: Lockport, Niagara County, New York, United States of America; Father: George W Jones; Mother: Betsy J Jones; Spouse: J Clark Pomeroy."
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