Ancestry.com has a web site for Mason, NH see Nov 8,2001 History of Mason, NH from 1749-1858 http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/6002/htm once there enter Brooks in the search box. Note the article is full of Historic material regarding early settlement of border lands with Ipswich,MA and formation of NH as a state. Brooks mentioned are: Isaac, Sally, Daniel, Rebecca, Lucy, Stephen and Calvin plus other use of Brooks names...and related surnames such as Asa Wilder who finds his way along through marriage. Worth a look for those related to Brooks above. And for historic content. Bryce