Kate Brooks

Kate Elizabeth Brooks 

Born: 14 July 1890, Chapel En Le Frith 

Baptised: 10 September 1890, Fairfield 

Father: David Brooks (b. 1843)

Mother: Mary Ann Brooks (b. 1848)

Brothers: George Brooks (b. 1887)

Sisters: Annie Brooks (b. 1877), Mary E Brooks (b. 1885)

In 1891 – 

She is at Church View, Fairfield Common, Derbyshire. Her father is listed as ‘Butler Domestic Service’. Kate, her mother and siblings (Annie, Mary and George) are unlisted. 

In 1901 – 

She is at 42 North Road, Sleaford. Her father is listed as ‘Butler’. Her sister, Mary, is listed as ‘Teacher Public School’. Kate, her mother and brother, George, are unlisted.

In 10/08 – 

PT at Alvery Girls' School, Sleaford

Qualification: Pass

In 10/10 –  

Address is 58 Newfield Terrace, North Road, Sleaford

In 1911 – 

She is at Westgate, Southwell, Nottinghamshire as a boarder. Alice R Radford (b. 1855) is listed as ‘Appointments’. Scaeno Miles (b. 1835), a boarder, is listed as ‘Private Means’. Kate is listed as a boarder and ‘School Teacher’. 

In 04/13 – 

Appointed to Crosby Council Girls, Scunthorpe. Assistant.

In 1939 – 

She is at 28 Richmond Road, Rugby. Kate is listed as ‘Teacher’. George Stewart (b. 1895) is listed as ‘Chief Engineer Draughtsman’. Ivy Stewart (b. 1907) is unlisted. There are two closed records. 

d.         20 December 1963, Birmingham 

BROOKS, Kate Elizabeth of 53 Cliff Rock Road, Rednal Birmingham, spinster died 20 December 1963. Probate Birmingham 19 March to James Seth-Smith and John Shufflebotham, solicitors. £19,627.