Sterling Pelton Brooks

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Sterling Brooks, died at his home on Campbell Creek, December 27, 1918. after a long illness of heart trouble, which he bore patiently hoping to recover. He was born September 24, 1848, and was the son of the late David B. Brooks. He was a prosperous farmer and will be greatly missed in his community and by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, whose maiden name was Carrie B. McChesney whom he married in 1891; one half brother, Joseph Brooks, of Sonyea. The funeral was held at his late home on Monday, Rev. Mr. Raynard, pastor of M. E church, of Kanona. officiating. He was laid at rest in Nondaga Cemetery.
(The Steuben Courier, Bath, NY, Friday, January 10, 1919)

Sterling married Carrie Bell McChesney on 29 Mar 1891 in Bath, Steuben County, New York. Carrie (daughter of James McChesney) was born in 1872 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; died on 23 Jan 1924 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]