Larkin Ferrel Brooks, born in Jackson County, Tennessee, July 22, 1814, is the
son of Matthew and Polly Brooks. He received a limited education. September 22,
1836, was married to Martha R. McCall, by whom he has had eight children, viz.:
William T., James T., Alfred H., Polly J., Matthew C., Elijah H., Amelia C. and
Eletha. Mr. Brooks has followed farming, stock raising and milling as his chief
business. He built a steam-mill on the farm which he now owns, by the means of
which and other influences he started the village of Water Valley. He is a
member of the Christian Church, and has always taken deep interest in religion
and morals.
Contributed 2022 Jul 31 by Norma Hass, extracted from 1876 Atlas of the State of Illinois, page 238.
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