Bio for Rev Hiram Brooks (1810-1846)
Early years:
Hiram Brooks was born 23 Apr 1810 in Schoharie County, New York, USA to James and Lydia (Bennett) Brooks. Hiram must have initially come west with his family as evidenced by the following:
“A Society of Free Will Baptists was organized in Bennett's Corners as early as 1828 with Hiram Brooks acting as lay minister.” (From: Brunswick: Our Hometown A history of the community and its families)
“The first school house was a log structure, erected in 1828, and located at the township corner-stone. Hiram Brooks was the first teacher, receiving $13.00 per month for his services, and boarding at home.” (From the History of Medina County, page 593).
It would appear that Hiram must have returned to the east to receive his theological training (possibly at either New Hampton Institute or Parsonsfield Seminary—not confirmed which one yet).
Hiram married Sarah Jane Hackett (daughter of Moulton and Mary (Ward) Hackett) 4 Dec 1839 in North Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
That same year Smithville Seminary was founded by the Rhode Island Association of Free Baptists. At the time, the Free Baptists already had two academies, one in New Hampshire (the New Hampton Institute), the other in Maine (Parsonsfield Seminary), and Rhode Island desired to have one of their own. Reverend Hiram Brooks was asked to start the school, and raised $20,000, all of which he put toward buildings. Sadly, the entire commitment of these monies to brick and mortar rather than an endowment fund may have caused financial difficulties for the institution, as it was unable to support itself through tuition revenue.
1840’s
According to the History of Medina County, "One of the best saw-mills ever in Brunswick was built in the northeast part in 1843 by Hiram Brooks”. “Hiram Brooks operated the mill until his death, which occurred some three years after its erection.”
“This young man was a fine scholar, a graduate of one of the Eastern theological colleges, and often preached in cabins and schoolhouses in those early years. He had great resolution and superior courage."
The following notice of his death is from the: Free Baptist Cyclopedia, Historical and Biographical: The Rise of the Freewill Baptist Connection and of Those General and Open Communion Baptists Which, Merging Together, Form One People, Their Doctrines, Polity, Publications, Schools and Missions, with Brief Biographies of Ministers and Others Identified with the Growth and Strength of the Denomination - 1889 By Rev G A Burgess and Rev J T Ward.
Brooks, Rev. Hiram, died near Ann Arbor, Michigan, 11 Sep 1846, aged 36 years. His early labors were in Rhode Island where he assisted in raising funds for the school at North Scituate. He moved from La Grange, Lorain, Ohio to Michigan and was ordained but a little while before his death. He was well prepared for the ministry, and high hopes were entertained of his usefulness.
He left behind his wife, Sarah Jane, and 3 children; Sarah F Brooks, George H Brooks, and Lucinda Jenny (Brooks) Ramsdell.
From records we believe that his son George H Brooks was born in New Jersey and daughters Sarah and Lucinda Jenny were born in Ohio. We also know that Sarah Jane, daughters Sarah F and Lucinda Jenny died in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is unknown whether his son, George H Brooks, died elsewhere or in Lowell, Massachusetts. No death record has been found.
Bio from Find a Grave Member #47779067
The following is from Find a Grave Member #46820671
There is a cenotaph for Rev. Hiram Brooks in the Lowell Cemetery in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Early years:
Hiram Brooks was born 23 Apr 1810 in Schoharie County, New York, USA to James and Lydia (Bennett) Brooks. Hiram must have initially come west with his family as evidenced by the following:
“A Society of Free Will Baptists was organized in Bennett's Corners as early as 1828 with Hiram Brooks acting as lay minister.” (From: Brunswick: Our Hometown A history of the community and its families)
“The first school house was a log structure, erected in 1828, and located at the township corner-stone. Hiram Brooks was the first teacher, receiving $13.00 per month for his services, and boarding at home.” (From the History of Medina County, page 593).
It would appear that Hiram must have returned to the east to receive his theological training (possibly at either New Hampton Institute or Parsonsfield Seminary—not confirmed which one yet).
Hiram married Sarah Jane Hackett (daughter of Moulton and Mary (Ward) Hackett) 4 Dec 1839 in North Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
That same year Smithville Seminary was founded by the Rhode Island Association of Free Baptists. At the time, the Free Baptists already had two academies, one in New Hampshire (the New Hampton Institute), the other in Maine (Parsonsfield Seminary), and Rhode Island desired to have one of their own. Reverend Hiram Brooks was asked to start the school, and raised $20,000, all of which he put toward buildings. Sadly, the entire commitment of these monies to brick and mortar rather than an endowment fund may have caused financial difficulties for the institution, as it was unable to support itself through tuition revenue.
1840’s
According to the History of Medina County, "One of the best saw-mills ever in Brunswick was built in the northeast part in 1843 by Hiram Brooks”. “Hiram Brooks operated the mill until his death, which occurred some three years after its erection.”
“This young man was a fine scholar, a graduate of one of the Eastern theological colleges, and often preached in cabins and schoolhouses in those early years. He had great resolution and superior courage."
The following notice of his death is from the: Free Baptist Cyclopedia, Historical and Biographical: The Rise of the Freewill Baptist Connection and of Those General and Open Communion Baptists Which, Merging Together, Form One People, Their Doctrines, Polity, Publications, Schools and Missions, with Brief Biographies of Ministers and Others Identified with the Growth and Strength of the Denomination - 1889 By Rev G A Burgess and Rev J T Ward.
Brooks, Rev. Hiram, died near Ann Arbor, Michigan, 11 Sep 1846, aged 36 years. His early labors were in Rhode Island where he assisted in raising funds for the school at North Scituate. He moved from La Grange, Lorain, Ohio to Michigan and was ordained but a little while before his death. He was well prepared for the ministry, and high hopes were entertained of his usefulness.
He left behind his wife, Sarah Jane, and 3 children; Sarah F Brooks, George H Brooks, and Lucinda Jenny (Brooks) Ramsdell.
From records we believe that his son George H Brooks was born in New Jersey and daughters Sarah and Lucinda Jenny were born in Ohio. We also know that Sarah Jane, daughters Sarah F and Lucinda Jenny died in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is unknown whether his son, George H Brooks, died elsewhere or in Lowell, Massachusetts. No death record has been found.
Bio from Find a Grave Member #47779067
The following is from Find a Grave Member #46820671
There is a cenotaph for Rev. Hiram Brooks in the Lowell Cemetery in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Bio for Rev Hiram Brooks (1810-1846)
Early years:
Hiram Brooks was born 23 Apr 1810 in Schoharie County, New York, USA to James and Lydia (Bennett) Brooks. Hiram must have initially come west with his family as evidenced by the following:
“A Society of Free Will Baptists was organized in Bennett's Corners as early as 1828 with Hiram Brooks acting as lay minister.” (From: Brunswick: Our Hometown A history of the community and its families)
“The first school house was a log structure, erected in 1828, and located at the township corner-stone. Hiram Brooks was the first teacher, receiving $13.00 per month for his services, and boarding at home.” (From the History of Medina County, page 593).
It would appear that Hiram must have returned to the east to receive his theological training (possibly at either New Hampton Institute or Parsonsfield Seminary—not confirmed which one yet).
Hiram married Sarah Jane Hackett (daughter of Moulton and Mary (Ward) Hackett) 4 Dec 1839 in North Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
That same year Smithville Seminary was founded by the Rhode Island Association of Free Baptists. At the time, the Free Baptists already had two academies, one in New Hampshire (the New Hampton Institute), the other in Maine (Parsonsfield Seminary), and Rhode Island desired to have one of their own. Reverend Hiram Brooks was asked to start the school, and raised $20,000, all of which he put toward buildings. Sadly, the entire commitment of these monies to brick and mortar rather than an endowment fund may have caused financial difficulties for the institution, as it was unable to support itself through tuition revenue.
1840’s
According to the History of Medina County, "One of the best saw-mills ever in Brunswick was built in the northeast part in 1843 by Hiram Brooks”. “Hiram Brooks operated the mill until his death, which occurred some three years after its erection.”
“This young man was a fine scholar, a graduate of one of the Eastern theological colleges, and often preached in cabins and schoolhouses in those early years. He had great resolution and superior courage."
The following notice of his death is from the: Free Baptist Cyclopedia, Historical and Biographical: The Rise of the Freewill Baptist Connection and of Those General and Open Communion Baptists Which, Merging Together, Form One People, Their Doctrines, Polity, Publications, Schools and Missions, with Brief Biographies of Ministers and Others Identified with the Growth and Strength of the Denomination - 1889 By Rev G A Burgess and Rev J T Ward.
Brooks, Rev. Hiram, died near Ann Arbor, Michigan, 11 Sep 1846, aged 36 years. His early labors were in Rhode Island where he assisted in raising funds for the school at North Scituate. He moved from La Grange, Lorain, Ohio to Michigan and was ordained but a little while before his death. He was well prepared for the ministry, and high hopes were entertained of his usefulness.
He left behind his wife, Sarah Jane, and 3 children; Sarah F Brooks, George H Brooks, and Lucinda Jenny (Brooks) Ramsdell.
From records we believe that his son George H Brooks was born in New Jersey and daughters Sarah and Lucinda Jenny were born in Ohio. We also know that Sarah Jane, daughters Sarah F and Lucinda Jenny died in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is unknown whether his son, George H Brooks, died elsewhere or in Lowell, Massachusetts. No death record has been found.
Bio from Find a Grave Member #47779067
The following is from Find a Grave Member #46820671
There is a cenotaph for Rev. Hiram Brooks in the Lowell Cemetery in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Early years:
Hiram Brooks was born 23 Apr 1810 in Schoharie County, New York, USA to James and Lydia (Bennett) Brooks. Hiram must have initially come west with his family as evidenced by the following:
“A Society of Free Will Baptists was organized in Bennett's Corners as early as 1828 with Hiram Brooks acting as lay minister.” (From: Brunswick: Our Hometown A history of the community and its families)
“The first school house was a log structure, erected in 1828, and located at the township corner-stone. Hiram Brooks was the first teacher, receiving $13.00 per month for his services, and boarding at home.” (From the History of Medina County, page 593).
It would appear that Hiram must have returned to the east to receive his theological training (possibly at either New Hampton Institute or Parsonsfield Seminary—not confirmed which one yet).
Hiram married Sarah Jane Hackett (daughter of Moulton and Mary (Ward) Hackett) 4 Dec 1839 in North Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
That same year Smithville Seminary was founded by the Rhode Island Association of Free Baptists. At the time, the Free Baptists already had two academies, one in New Hampshire (the New Hampton Institute), the other in Maine (Parsonsfield Seminary), and Rhode Island desired to have one of their own. Reverend Hiram Brooks was asked to start the school, and raised $20,000, all of which he put toward buildings. Sadly, the entire commitment of these monies to brick and mortar rather than an endowment fund may have caused financial difficulties for the institution, as it was unable to support itself through tuition revenue.
1840’s
According to the History of Medina County, "One of the best saw-mills ever in Brunswick was built in the northeast part in 1843 by Hiram Brooks”. “Hiram Brooks operated the mill until his death, which occurred some three years after its erection.”
“This young man was a fine scholar, a graduate of one of the Eastern theological colleges, and often preached in cabins and schoolhouses in those early years. He had great resolution and superior courage."
The following notice of his death is from the: Free Baptist Cyclopedia, Historical and Biographical: The Rise of the Freewill Baptist Connection and of Those General and Open Communion Baptists Which, Merging Together, Form One People, Their Doctrines, Polity, Publications, Schools and Missions, with Brief Biographies of Ministers and Others Identified with the Growth and Strength of the Denomination - 1889 By Rev G A Burgess and Rev J T Ward.
Brooks, Rev. Hiram, died near Ann Arbor, Michigan, 11 Sep 1846, aged 36 years. His early labors were in Rhode Island where he assisted in raising funds for the school at North Scituate. He moved from La Grange, Lorain, Ohio to Michigan and was ordained but a little while before his death. He was well prepared for the ministry, and high hopes were entertained of his usefulness.
He left behind his wife, Sarah Jane, and 3 children; Sarah F Brooks, George H Brooks, and Lucinda Jenny (Brooks) Ramsdell.
From records we believe that his son George H Brooks was born in New Jersey and daughters Sarah and Lucinda Jenny were born in Ohio. We also know that Sarah Jane, daughters Sarah F and Lucinda Jenny died in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is unknown whether his son, George H Brooks, died elsewhere or in Lowell, Massachusetts. No death record has been found.
Bio from Find a Grave Member #47779067
The following is from Find a Grave Member #46820671
There is a cenotaph for Rev. Hiram Brooks in the Lowell Cemetery in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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