Walter Hughes Brooks
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Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks was born November 25, 1876, in Potosi, Washington Co., MO, and died June 21, 1942, in Maxville, Granite Co., MT, at age 65. He is the son of Walter Brooks and Annie Portis. Mary Adelaide "Bertha" Swan was born February 6, 1881, in Grant Twp., Tama Co., IA, and died February 26, 1955, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 74. Buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA. She is the daughter of John Swan of Scotland and Elizabeth McMath (1860 - 1890 near Gould, MT) of Scotland. Bertha Swan had at least two brothers: James Gerald Swan (born May 24, 1886, in Jamestown, Stutsman Co., ND) and John George Swan (born December 12, 1887, in Jamestown, Stutsman Co., ND). Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" Swan were married December 6, 1898, in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) Brooks had no children. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) Brooks were divorced June 1910 in Montana. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks then married Irma Frances Hostetter. Irma Frances Hostetter was born May 25, 1893, in Spring Valley, Fillmore Co., MN, and died October 4, 1977, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 84, She is the daughter of Franklin "Frank" Hostetter of Green Co., WI, and Maud Anna "Annie" King of Macon, Bibb Co., GA. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Irma Frances Hostetter were married May 23, 1910, in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Irma Frances (Hostetter ) Brooks had five children:
After Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks died, Irma Frances (Hostetter ) Brooks married Alfred Merton "Al" Nice. Alfred Merton "Al" Nice was born April 24, 1884, in New London Twp., Henry Co., IA, and died August 13, 1954, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 70. He is the son of Villeroris Lafayette Nice of Pleasant Grove Twp., Des Moines Co., IA, and Alice Isadora Bishop of New London Twp., Henry Co., IA. Alfred Merton "Al" Nice was first married to Lavina Rosina Wedlock. Lavina Rosina Wedlock was born August 20, 1881, in Pilot Twp., Cherokee Co., IA, and died February 26, 1941, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 59. She is the daughter of John R. Wedlock of Pennsylvania and Mary J. Dobson of Iowa. Alfred Merton "Al" Nice and Lavina Rosina Wedlock were married about 1904 in Unknown. Alfred Merton "Al" Nice and Lavina Rosina (Wedlock) Nice had six children:
Alfred Merton "Al" Nice and Irma Frances (Hostetter) Brooks were married December 20, 1946, in Mead, Spokane Co., WA. Alfred Merton "Al" Nice and Irma Frances (Hostetter) (Brooks) Nice had no children. Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) Brooks then married Francis Harmon "Frank" Boyes. Francis Harmon "Frank" Boyes was born October 3, 1883, in Binbrook Twp., South Wentworth District, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada, and died May 22, 1925, in Upland, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 41. Buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA. He is the son of James Daniel Boyes of Marion Twp., Ogle Co., IL, and Clorinda Elswina "Marie/ Mary/Winnie/Kenney" Green of East Quebec, Canada. James' parents are: Harmon William Boyce (born April 18, 1824, in Erindale (now Missiauga), Peel Co., Ontario, Canada) and Anne Skelly (born about 1822 in Canada). Francis Harmon "Frank" Boyes and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) Brooks were married about 1907, probably in Alberta, Canada. Francis Harmon "Frank" Boyes and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) (Brooks) Boyes had no children. TIMELINE
The Day Shift at the Algonquin Mine, near Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT, 1932. Three of the miners shown are: Bill Bowen (bottom row, seventh from left), Walter Brooks (top row, sixth from right), and Fred Superneau (top row, ninth from right, holding a lantern).
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on November 22, 1850, shows Harman Boyce (age 26) born in Canada with real estate of $600 is a Farmer and is living in Marion Twp., Ogle Co., IL. Living with him are: Ann Boyce (age 28) born in Canada; William F. Boyce (age 3) born in Canada; James D. Boyce (age 1) born in Illinois; and Mary Dunnam (age 16) born in Canada. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks was born November 25, 1876, in Potosi, Washington Co., MO. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880, shows James O. Eaton (age 56) born in Missouri to North Carolina-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Concord Twp., Washington Co., MO. Living with him is his wife, Lee Jane Eaton (age 43) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his two children, both born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents: Ida C. Eaton (age 10); and Al. Roe Eaton (age 4). Also living there are: Susan Brooks (age 28) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents, a widowed or divorced Hired Help; and Walter Brooks (age 3) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents, the Son of hired help. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1880, shows John Swan (age 22) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents is a Farmer who is disabled with water in the chest and is living in Grant Twp., Tama Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Elisabeth Swan (age 20) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his unmarried half-brother, George McDonald (age 25) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents, a Farmer. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 17, 1880, shows James D. Boyes (age 32) born in Illinois to Canadian-born parents is a Coal Dialer and is living in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Clarinda E. Boyes (age 27) born in Canada to English and Canadian-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his two children, both born in Canada to Illinois and Canadian-born parents: Anna Boyes (age 2); and James E. Boyes (age 1). Mary Adelaide "Bertha" Swan was born February 6, 1881, in Grant Twp., Tama Co., IA. The 1881 Canadian Census taken on 1881 shows Harman W. Boyes (age 58) born in Ontario with Catholic religion is a married Farmer and is living in Binbrook Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is are: Ann Boyes (age 58) born in Ontario, married: Armend C. Boyes (age 25) born in Ontario, a Farmer; Christopher A. Boyes (age 23) born in Ontario, a Farmer; Miles J. Boyes (age 21) born in Ontario, a Farmer; Edward J. Boyes (age 19) born in Ontario, a Farmer's Son; and Hariet A. Boyes (age 27) born in the United States. The 1881 Canadian Census taken on 1881 shows James D. Boyes (age 31) born in the United States with Catholic religion is a married General Agent and is living in Binbrook Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is are: Clorinda E. Boyes (age 28) born in Ontario, married: Anne E. Boyes (age 3) born in Ontario; James E. Boyes (age 2) born in Ontario; and Mary Gertrude (age 9/12) born in Ontario. Francis Harmon "Frank" Boyes was born October 3, 1883, in Binbrook Twp., South Wentworth District, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. The 1891 Canadian Census taken on April 18, 1891, shows John Boyce (age 40) born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents with Roman Catholic religion is a Farmer and is living in Binbrook, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary Clarinda Boyce (age 38) born in Ontario to East Quebec and Quebec-born parents. Also living there are his seven children, all born in Ontario to Ontario-born parents: Annie Boyce (age 13); Mary G. Boyce (age 10); Emma Boyce (age 8); Frances H. Boyce (age 6); Josephine Boyce (age 4); George Boyce (age 2); and Myles Boyce (age 1/12). Irma Frances Hostetter was born May 25, 1893, in Spring Valley, Fillmore Co., MN. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" Swan were married December 6, 1898, in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
Harmon William Boyes died January 13, 1899, in Lot 5, Concession 4, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 75. He was listed as a married Farmer. Cause of death was Appoplexy of two months. The attending physician was E. D. Boyes, M. D. Charbonell Boyes made the return. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900 shows Walter Brooks (age 38) born May 1876 in Missouri to Missouri-born parents is a Bartender renting his home and is living at 311 Chaucer, 7th Ward, City of Helena, Helena Twp., Lewis and Clark Co., MT. Living with him is his childless wife of 2 years, Bertha Brooks (age 19) born January 1881 in Iowa to Scottish-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried brothers-in-law, both born in Dakota to Scottish-born parents: Jas. Swan (age 14) born March 1886; and John Swan (age 16) born February 1884. The following were added to the census on June 15, 1900: Also living there are: his widowed father-in-law, Jno. Swan (age 41) born September 1858 in Scotland to Scottish-born parents and having immigrated in 1870 and a Naturalized Citizen, a Stationary Engineer; and his unmarried sister-in-law, Jane J. Swan (age 18) born October 1881 in Dakota to Scottish-born parents, a Dry Good Saleswoman. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900 shows C. W. Abbey (age 38) is a laborer living in Milladore Twp., Wood Co., WI. With him are his wife of 17 years, Cora Abbey (age 33), along with five of their six children (all six living at the time): Maud (age 14); Samual Abbey (age 7); Phebe Abbey (age 5); Ida Abbey (age 3); and Orin Abbey (age 9/12). Claire Abbey is not at home on that date. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900 shows Harry Morgan (age 32) born January 1868 in Montana to Montana-born parents and married for 15 years is a day laborer renting his home in South Philipsburg Pct., Granite Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Opha E. Morgan (age 29) born March 1871 in Nebraska to Kentucky and Illinois-born parents who has 5 of the 7 children born to her still living. All 5 children are at home, born in Montana to Montana-born parents: Henry C. Morgan (age 13) born March 1887; Mary D. Morgan (age 11) born October 1888; Rosa R. Morgan (age 9) born August 1890; Edna L. Morgan (age 5) born April 1895; and Harry Morgan (age 1/12) born April 1900. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows Daniel L. Miles (age 62) born September 1837 in New York to Connecticut and New York-born parents and in his first marriage is renting his home and is living at 117 Broadway, 2nd Ward, City of Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT. Living with him are: his childless wife of 25 years, Ella A. Miles (age 46) born May 1854 in Missouri to North Carolina and Kentucky-born parents; and his adopted daughter, Irmie A. Kinney (age 6) born December 1893 inMontana to Iowa and Montana-born parents. The 1901 Canadian Census taken on April 19, 1901, shows John Boyes (age 51) born in October 3, 1849, in the United States and having immigrated in 1855 with Roman Catholic religion is a Machine Agent and is living in the 5th Ward, City of Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary C. Boyes (age 48) born February 23, 1852, in Ontario. Also living there are his eight unmarried children, all born in Ontario: Annie E. Boyes (age 22) born January 21, 1879, a Milliner; Mary G. Boyes (age 20) born January 9, 1881; Emma C. Boyes (age 17) born August 28, 1883; Frank H. Boyes (age 15) born October 3, 1885; Josephine T. Boyes (age 12) born April 11, 1888; George W. Boyes (age 10) born June 28, 1890; Miles J. Boyes (age 9) born March 13, 1891; and Hattie Boyes (age 8) born December 3, 1893. The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Friday, February 6, 1903 ENRAGED HUSBAND TAKES THE LIFE OF MAN IN WHOSE ROOM HE FINDS HIS WIFE Walter Brooks, Learning That the Woman Who Bears His Name Is With Emery Chevrier, Breaks in the Door of the Latter's Apartment at the Maule Block and Shoots the Despoiler of His Home - Slayer Later Gives Himself Up to the Police - His Wife is Arrested, as Are Two Other Women Who Were in Company With Her and Chevrier Shortly Before Tragedy. West Park Street Liaison Ends in Death. Leigh Larson note: Click on the image below to read the PDF file of the complete article.
The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Saturday, February 7, 1903 WIFE REFUSES TO SAY ONE WORD MRS. BERTHA BROOKS WILL NOT TESTIFY AGAINST HUSBAND AT CHEVRIER INQUEST. MAIN WITNESSES ABSENT Inquiry Into Death of Barber at Maule Block Brings Out Little Testimony of Direct Nature and Investigation is Adjourned Until This Afternoon - Physicians Fail to Agree as to Cause of Wound in Head and Persons Living in House Differ as to Number of Shots Fired. Leigh Larson note: Click on the image below to read the PDF file of the complete article.
The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Monday, February 9, 1903 MRS. O'REILLY RELEASED GIVEN HER LIBERTY ON HER OWN RECOGNIZANCE. MRS. JOHNSON STILL IN JAIL Woman Held by Coroner's Jury as Accessory to the Killing of Emery Chevrier Is allowed Her Freedom. Leigh Larson note: Click on the image below to read the PDF file of the complete article.
The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Tuesday, March 10, 1903 BROOKS MURDER CASE WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE JURY TO-DAY All of the Testimony Has Been Submitted - Mrs. Brooks Tells the Story of the Circumstances That Led Up to the Killing of Emery Chevrier ' Says Chevrier Asked Her to Leave Her Husband and Accompany Him to California -- Brooks Testifies. SAYS SHOT THAT KILLED CHEVRIER WAS ACCIDENTAL The last of the testimony in the case of the state against Walter H. Brooks, charged in the murder of Emery Chevrier, which had been on trial in Judge McClernan's court during the last week, was submitted at 3:30 o'clock yesterday. The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Wednesday, March 11, 1903 BUTTE NEWS NO VERDICT AT MIDNIGHT JURY IN THE BROOKS MURDER CASE MAY NOT AGREE. MANY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN They Favor the Defendant to a Marked Degree - Trial Has Created Much Interest. Leigh Larson note: Click on the image below to read the PDF file of the complete article.
The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Thursday, March 12, 1903 JURY CONVICTS BROOKS SAYS HE IS GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER. TO BE SENTENCED SATURDAY Punishment is From One to Ten Years in the Penitentiary. Unfavorable Comment Upon the Verdict. Leigh Larson note: Click on the image below to read the PDF file of the complete article.
The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Sunday, March 15, 1903 BUTTE NEWS BROOKS NOT SENTENCED MATTER CONTINUED UNTIL WEEK FROM TO-MORROW. MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL Attorneys for the Defense Claim That the Jury Based Its Verdict Upon Outside Talk About the Case. Walter H. Brooks, who it is alleged killed Emery Chevrier in the Maule block on Feb.. 5 because Chevrier had broken up his home, and who was convicted of manslaughter in Department III, of the district court last Wednesday, was not sentenced yesterday by Judge McClernan, although judgment was to have been pronounced at 10 o'clock. When the matter was called the judge announced that judgment in the Brooks case would not be pronounced until a week from Monday, which will be on the 23d. Immediately afterwards E. S. Booth, one of the defendant's legal advisers, gave notice of his intention to move for a new trial in the case and followed it with a presentation of the motion. Several reasons are set forth in the motion for wanting a new trial, one of which is that the jury received outside information and did not base its verdict upon the testimony adduced during the trial. Mr.. Booth also alleges in the document that the jurymen separated without leave of the court after retiring to deliberate upon their verdict and were guilty of misconduct by which fair and due consideration of the case was prevented. To this he adds that the court misdirected the jury in the matter of law and erred in the decision of questions of law that arose during the course of the trial. He says the verdict was contrary to law and the evidence adduced, and that since the trial new evidence material to the defendant has been discovered. The motion was ordered filed by the court and will likely be argued before sentence is pronounced. With the expectation that Brooks would be sentenced quite a number of persons were present when court convened. Mrs. Brooks was one. She occupied a seat in the rear of the room. Several other women sat in the front row of seats reserved for attorneys and attaches of the court. They are Relatives and friends of Daniel L. Miles and wife of Helena, uncle and aunt of the defendant. Mr. and Mrs. Miles were not in court when the continuance was announced. The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Wednesday, July 8, 1903 BUTTE NEWS BROOKS' BOND ABOUT READY Helena Relatives of the Prisoner Have Had the Document Drawn and Are Securing Sureties. Walter H. Brooks, who is charged in the responsibility of the death of Emery Chevrier, and who was convicted of manslaughter and granted a new trial by Judge McClernan, will likely secure the $5,000 bond fixed for him by the court last Monday. Several of his relatives came over from Helena yesterday and had a bond drawn up by his attorneys, and as soon as the document is signed and approved by the court the prisoner will be released from the county jail. Brooks had been in jail since the date of the tragedy, Feb. 5. Mrs. Brooks, who was at the bottom of the killing, is not in the city at present, but will return in time for the next trial, which will probably be held at the coming jury session of Department III. The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Thursday, March 10, 1904 Brooks is accused of having killed Emery Chevrier in Butte during February a year ago. He was tried once and convicted of manslaughter, but was granted a new trial. He is now at liberty on a bond. The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Saturday, March 19, 1904 BUTTE NEWS Some other cases will be set before the date for the return of the jury. Yesterday the judge directed the attorneys for the defense in the case of the state against Walter Brooks, charged with the murder of Emery Chevrier in this city about 13 months ago, to have Mr. Brooks in court Monday. The defendant is at liberty on a bond and has been in Helena since his release from custody last summer. The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Tuesday, March 22, 1904 BUTTE NEWS BROOKS CASE IS NOT SET MATTER OF SETTING WILL BE CONSIDERED LATER. Walter Brooks, charged with having killed Emery Chevrier in the Maule block in this city about 13 months ago for having broken up his family, was in Judge McClernan's court yesterday for the purpose of hearing the judge set his case for trial, but the case was not set, the judge stating that when he directed the attorney for the defense to have his client in court yesterday he then thought he would make the setting. There were, however, several other matters set in advance of it and some time would be required to dispose of them. The judge said he would notify the attorney when Brooks' presence was again desired. Brooks is now living in Helena, his old home. He came over from the capitol Sunday night, being accompanied by his aunt, who, with his uncle, had him under their control from the time he was only a few years old until he was married in Helena a few years ago. The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Monday, October 3, 1904 BUTTE CURRENT NOTES. Walter Brooks has removed to Helena. The 1906 Canadian Census taken on July 14, 1906, shows James Boyes (age 58) born in the United States is Alberta, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary Boyes (age 53) born in Ontario. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Ontario: Frank Boyes (age 21); Miles Boyes (age 15); and Hattie Boyes (age 12). The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT, Tuesday, August 6, 1907 BROOKS BACK IN JAIL CASE TO BE DISMISSED HE KILLED A MAN IN BUTTE SOME FIVE YEARS AGO. SURRENDERED BY BONDSMEN Understanding seems to be that prisoner will be discharged by county attorney, jury having failed to convict at first trial. Sheriff Shoemaker of Lewis and Clark county brought to Butte Walter Brooks, who was surrendered to the authorities by his bondsmen. Brooks was tried for murder about five years ago, but the jury failed to agree and he was released on a $5,000 bond. It is understood that his surrender at this time is preliminary to a dismissal of the case. The witnesses for the state have disappeared, and the prosecution would be unable to bring sufficient evidence against Brooks to convict him. Brooks killed a man named Chevrier, whom he found in a room with Mrs. Brooks on West Park street. Brooks was a bartender at the Casino theater. Chevrier had several women on his string, and one of them became jealous and went to the Casino and informed Brooks that his wife and Chevrier were in the Brooks room together. Brooks armed himself, went to the room, broke in the door and shot Chevrier dead. Since his trial and release on bail Brooks has resided in Helena. Francis Harmon "Frank" Boyes and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) Brooks were married about 1907, probably in Alberta, Canada. Leigh Larson note: Bertha was not yet divorced from her husband, Walter, when she married Frank. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Daniel Miles (age 68) born in New York to Connecticut-born parents and in his first marriage is a Dry Goods Shipping Clerk renting his home and is living at 114 Broadway, 2nd Ward, City of Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT. Living with him are: his wife of 30 years, Ella Miles (age 55) born in Missouri to North Carolina and Georgia-born parents and in her first marriage, with none of the four children born to her still alive; and his unmarried nephew, Walter Brooks (age 33) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents, a Bartender in a Salloon. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 20, 1910, shows Edward Herring (age 31) born in South Dakota to United States-born parents and in his first marriage is an Orange Grove Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in the City of Ontario, Ontario Twp., San Bernardino Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife of five years, Elizabeth Herring (age 27) born in North Dakota to Scottish-born parents and in her first marriage; and his son, Arthur Herring (age 1-5/12) born in English Canada to South Dakota and North Dakota-born parents, and having immigrated in 1910. Also living there are: his brother-in-law, Frank H. Boyce (age 28) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having immigrated in 1910 and having applied for Citizenship, who is an Orange Grove Farmer and in his first marriage; and his sister-in-law married 3 years, Adelaide Boyce (age 29) born in Iowa to Scottish-born parents and in her first marriage. Two married Boarders are also living in the household. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) Brooks were divorced about June 1910 in Montana. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks and Irma Frances Hostetter were married May 23, 1910, in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
The 1911 Canadian Census taken on June 8, 1911, shows James D. Boyes (age 62) born in October 1848, in Ontario with Catholic religion is a Farmer and is living in Pincher Creek, Macleod Co., Alberta, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Mary Boyes (age 59) born February 1852 in Ontario. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Ontario: Miles Boyes (age 19) born March 1892, an Electrician; and Hattie Boyes (age 17) born December 1893. Daniel L. Miles died December 10, 1912, in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT, at age 72. Buried in Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Edwin J. Herring (age 41) born in Minnesota to English-born parents is a Fruit Farm Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living on Palmetto, City of Ontario, Ontario Twp., San Bernardino Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Elizabeth Herring (age 37) born in North Dakota to Scottish-born parents; his son, Arthur R. Herring (age 10) born in English Canada to Minnesota and North Dakota-born parents; his son, Francis E. Herring (age 9) born in English Canada to Minnesota and North Dakota-born parents; his married brother-in-law, James G. Swan (age 33) born in North Dakota to Scottish-born parents, a Farm Laborer; and his married brother-in-law, Francis H. Boyes (age 37) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having immigrated in 1910 and having applied for Citizenship, a Farm Laborer. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920, shows Walter H. Brooks (age 43) born in Missouri to Pennsylvania and Missouri-born parents is a Miner in Mines who is renting his home and is living at 1323 Missouri Avenue, 7th Ward, City of Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Irma F. Brooks (age 26) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Georgia-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in Montana to Missouri and Minnesota-born parents: Violet Brooks (age 8); Virgil Brooks (age 5); and Virginia Brooks (age 2). The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1912, shows Ella Miles (age 65) born in Missouri to United States-born parents is a widowed Dressmaker at Home and is renting her home and is living at 622 West Park Street, 6th Ward, City of Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT. Ella A. (Unknown) Miles died August 3, 1930, in Silver Bow Co., MT, at age 76. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Edward Herring (age 50) born in Minnesota to English-born parents is a widowed Rancher on a Ranch owning his home worth $60,000 and is living at 1218 S. Palmetto, City of Ontario, Ontario Twp., San Bernardino Co., CA. Living with him are: his unmarried son, Arthur Herring (age 21) born in English Canada to Minnesota and North Dakota-born parents, and having immigrated in 1910; his unmarried son, Francis Herring (age 19) born in English Canada to Minnesota and North Dakota-born parents, and having immigrated in 1910; and his widowed sister-in-law, Adelaide H. Boyce (age 49) born in Iowa to Scottish-born parents. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930 shows Samuel B. Abbey (age 36) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents and first married at age 21 is a Metal Miner renting his home for $15/month and is living on Sutter Street, 2nd Ward, City of Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Edna M. Abbey (age 34) born in Montana to Montana and Nebraska-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living there are his children, both born in Montana to Wisconsin and Montana-born parents: Katheryn M. Abbey (age 14); and Herbert W. Abbey (age 9). The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1930, shows Walter H. Brooks (age 53) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents and first married at age 22 is a Miner in Metal Mines owning his home with a mortgage and is living on Main Street,, 1st Ward, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Irma Brooks (age 36) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Georgia-born parents and first married at age 16. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Montana to Missouri and Minnesota-born parents: Virgil Brooks (age 15); Virginia Brooks (age 12); Walter Brooks (age 9); and Eleanor Brooks (age 7). Also living there are his married daughter and his son-in-law: Ernest Cody (age 27) born in Idaho to United States and German-born parents and first married at age 26, a Metal Mine Miner; and Violet Cody (age 18) born in Montana to Missouri and Minnesota-born parents and first married at age 17. Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks died June 21, 1942, in Maxville, Granite Co., MT, at age 65. The Montana Standard, Butte, MT, Tuesday, June 23, 1942 Old Timer Passes at Philipsburg Walter H. Books Taken by Illness PHILIPSBURG, June 22 - (Special) - Walter H. Brooks, 66, a resident of Montana since 1873, died Sunday evening at his home in Maxville, following a short illness. He moved to Maxville six months ago, after having made his home in Philipsburg since 1917. The body is at the Wilson funeral home here pending word from relatives. Mr. Brooks was born at Petosi, Mo., and came to Montana with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Miles, at the age of seven. He lived with them at Basin and Bozeman. As a young man he located in Helena, where he married Miss Erma F. Hostetter, who survives him. Mr. Brooks worked as a bartender in various cities of the state until the advent of prohibition, after which he devoted his interest to mining in and around Philipsburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil W. Brooks; son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Brooks, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bowen; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewellen Griffith, all of Philipsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. O'Connor, Spokane, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Dietrich, of Blaine, Ore. Alfred Merton "Al" Nice and Irma Frances (Hostetter ) Brooks were married December 20, 1946, in Mead, Spokane Co., WA.
Alfred Merton "Al" Nice died August 13, 1954, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 70. Mary Adelaide "Bertha" (Swan) (Brooks) Boyes died February 26, 1955, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 74. Irma Frances (Hostetter) (Brooks) Nice died October 4, 1977, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 84.
Fannie "Fan" Cody: Born April 10, 1895, in Elk Creek, Jefferson Co., NE; Died August 2, 1986, in Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT (age 91). She is the daughter of Austin Cody and Lena Unknown. Married November 28, 1917, in Shoshone Co., ID, to Edward Hart "Ed" Collins: Born April 19, 1880, in Philadelphia, PA; Died April 18, 1954, in Granite Co., MT (age 74). Grace C. Maehl passed naturally in her sleep at her home in Maxville on June 14, 2010, at 90 years of age. Grace was born in Dixon the only daughter of Edward H. Collins and Fannie (Cody) Collins. Having graduated from Missoula Hellgate in 38 and Butte Business College in 41, Grace married James Maehl on Aug. 21, 1948. Together they raised and are survived by two boys, Bill (Billings) and Ron (Carson City, Nev.) and their families (three grandchildren) and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son (David); mother (Fan Cody Collins), father (Ed Collins) and her husband (James Maehl) a year ago. A potluck celebration service at their home in Maxville will be on Saturday, July 10, at 3:30 p.m. Cremation is by Brothers Mortuary and Crematory in Hamilton. A private inurnment will follow.
The Montana Standard, Sunday, July 4, 2010 Grace (Collins) Maehl, 90 Grace (Collins) Maehl died naturally in her sleep at her home in Maxville on Monday morning, June 14, 2010, at 90 years of age. She was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Dixon, and was the only daughter of Edward H. Collins and Fannie (Cody) Collins. Grace moved to Maxville in 1925. She graduated from Missoula County (Hellgate) High School in 1938 and from Butte Business College in 1941. Grace married James Maehl on Aug. 21, 1948, and quickly started building their lifelong home on Boulder Creek in Maxville. She worked for 33 years along with her late husband Jim for Winninghoff Motors in Philips-burg. Together they raised and are survived by two boys, Bill, of Billings, and Ron, of Carson City, Nev., and their families, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David; mother, Fan Cody Collins; father, Ed Collins; and her beloved husband, James E. Maehl, just one year ago. A potluck celebration service is planned at their family home in Maxville at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Memorial do-nations are requested to your favorite Humane Society. Cremation is by Brother's Mortuary and Crematory in Hamilton. A private inurnment will follow.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, January 4, 2003 Eleanor Griffith - BELLEVUE No services will be held for Eleanor Griffith, 80. Bothell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Griffith, a former 50-year resident of Spokane, was born in Phillipsburg, Mont. She died Tuesday. Mrs. Griffith worked in various secretarial and bookkeeping positions in Philipsburg and Spokane. During World War II she worked for Boeing in Seattle. She returned to the Seattle area three years ago. Her husband, Lew, died in 1995. Survivors include her daughter, Sharie Hanson of Bothell, Wash.; a son, Pat Griffith of Redmond, Wash.; a brother, Walter Brooks of Phillipsburg; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Missoulian, December 13, 2001 Virginia R. Bowen PHILIPSBURG - Services for Virginia "Gin" Bowen of Philipsburg will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday from the KT Funeral Homes, Philipsburg chapel, with the Rev. Rusty Craig officiating. Burial will follow at the Philipsburg Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Virginia passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on her 84th birthday, surrounded by her loved ones. Virginia was born 84 years earlier on Dec. 10, 1917, at Scratch Gravel, a mining camp near Helena. Her parents Walter and Irma Brooks then moved to Philipsburg where Virginia was raised. There, she met Leonard Bowen whom she married on Oct. 25, 1936. Together, they bought and ran a Conoco gas station which they named Bowen Service. Virginia was married to Leonard Bowen for 58 years when he passed on. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Violet O'Connor, and brother, Virgil Brooks. She is survived by her brother, Walter Brooks of Philipsburg; sister Eleanor "Lala" Griffith of Bothel, Wash.; daughter Barbara Silvey and husband Jack of St. Regis and their children, Ken of Florence and Lori of Newman Lake, Wash.; son Donald Bowen and his wife Janice of Philipsburg and their children, Jacque of Yuma, Ariz., and William of Missoula. Virginia is also survived by her daughter, Janet Gaddis and her husband Charles of Dongola, Ill., and their children, Tammy of Hawkinville, Ky., Teresa of Anna, Ill., and David of Dongola, Ill.; her son, David Bowen of Anaconda and his children, Amber of Missoula and Tyler of Philipsburg; and her son, Lawrence Walter Bowen and his wife Kathe and their children, Trenton, Michael, Mark and Lisa, all of Grafton, Wis. Virginia is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be given in Virginia's name to the Annie Bowen Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 400, Philipsburg, MT 59858, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, December 5, 1995 Lew Griffith - Spokane Memorial service for Lewellyn C. "Lew"' Griffith, 75, was Monday at Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home. Mr. Griffith, a 46-year Spokane resident, died Thursday. He was born in Omaha, Neb. He formerly lived in Montana and had worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He worked as a postal clerk and served in the Army. He later worked for Ford Garage and leased Shell garages in Spokane. He retired in 1982. Mr. Griffith was a member of Oriental Masonic Lodge 74, the Scottish Rite and El Katif Shrine. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eleanor Griffith; two daughters, Sharie Hanson of Seattle and Deanna Sackville-West of Spokane; one son, Pat Griffith of Seattle; one sister, Corinne Scriven of Oldtown, Idaho; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.
Dear Sir:
While doing research
on Walter Hughy Brooks, I came upon your
research on the Abbey family. Samuel's daughter
Katheryn was my Aunt Kay. She was married to my
uncle Chick Brooks, son of Walter Hughy Brooks
of Potosi, MO. I was wondering if you had any
more information on the Brooks line. I know
Walter moved to Montana with his Aunt and Uncle,
Daniel. L. and Ella Miles where he met and
married my grandmother Irma Hostetter. He later
died, in 1941, and is buried at my hometown of
Philipsburg, MT. Since he was only 7 at the time
of coming to Montana, no one seems to know who
his parents were, so it is hard to trace back. I
admire those of you who so patiently persist in
genealogy research, sorting out the facts and
then sharing them.
I would appreciate
any information or tips you can offer to help my
further my research as this is one of 5 family
lines in my family I am attempting. The others
are WILLIAM BOWEN of Wales, THOMAS HUFFMAN of
Virginia, GEORGE HICKAM of Illinois, AND EDWARD
GADDIS of Illinois.
Thanks in advance.
Janet Bowen Gaddis
September 4, 2011
Hi, Jan.
Thanks for discovering my Web site.
As you may have discovered by now, I have spent
considerable time searching for additional information about Walter Brooks.
What I found was that Hughey’s father, Walter H. Brooks, was married once
before Irma. This marriage was a troubled one, and there was a killing in
1903 in which Walter was implicated, although he claimed is was accidental.
He eventually got a divorce from Bertha, and married Irma in 1910. The
Coroner’s inquest and subsequent trial was one of the most sensational in
Montana around that time. There are numerous articles available in the
Newspaper Archive paid subscription, including some courtroom sketches that
were on the newspaper front page. It is a useful service to subscribe to for
genealogy buffs.
I don’t know how much more time I want to devote
to such a remote genealogical lineage connection for me, but I hope you find
it interesting.
Leigh
Austin C. Cody and Mary E. Anderson were married September 13, 1876, in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.
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Violet Irene Brooks b: 12 JAN 1912 in Missoula, Missoula,
Montana, USA