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Joseph Brook, son of Richard Brook and Martha Thompson Born: 16 Apr 1842 in County of York, England Married: Selina Barber, 14 Apr 1864 in Auburn, New York (age 21) Died: 26 Oct 1906 in Simcoe, Norfolk County (age 64)  Buried: Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe

Selina Barber, daughter of Amos Barber and Elizabeth Graham Born: 25 Aug 1844 in County of York, England Married: Joseph Brook, 14 Apr 1864 in Auburn, New York (age 19) Died: 30 Apr 1913 in Simcoe, Norfolk County (age 68)  Buried: Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe

Their Children: Martha Ella Brook (1865-1867) Eva Maria Brook married A. William Donly Emma Elizabeth Brook married Hal B. Donly Frederick Thompson Brook married Lillie Estella Johnson Harry Joseph Brook married Martha Isobel Lea

Notes: Joseph was seven years old when his birth family migrated to U.S.  As a lad he found work at Auburn State Prison where his father worked.  The mill manager there tutored Joseph who subsequently delighted in telling others he was educated at Auburn State Prison.  Joseph came to Norfolk with his birth family when his father worked at the newly created Norfolk Woolen Mills in Port Dover. Joseph subsequently founded the  Brook Woolen Mill in Simcoe, a major local firm for many years.

Source: John Cardiff of Simcoe, Norfolk County. Last updated: 08 Aug 2014 For additional information about this family, contact the contributor directly.