This morning, in a message listing some Brooks individuals connected with Penfield, Monroe County, NY, I included a Hiram, whose biography mentions that he left Penfield with his (unnamed) father in 1813 to go to Chili, NY. (Is that near Enchilada? Never mind.) If I'm not mistaken these towns are in the vicinity of Rochester, NY. I found an item which may mention Hiram's father. In William Lloyd Garrison's newspaper "The Liberator," 3 Oct 1835, appeared the following, severely edited for length and Brooks relevance. =================== (From the Oneida Standard and Democrat.) TO THE FRIENDS OF IMMEDIATE EMANCIPATION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Believing that we have a high duty to perform in this crisis, and that upon the issues of the present conflict depend both the destinies of human liberty and the blessings of our holy religion, we desire to meet the occasion as becomes men, christians, and Americans. For the purpose of promoting a more extended co-operation and a more vigorous action in this holy cause, we therefore invite a STATE CONVENTION of the friends of immediate emancipation, to be held in the city of Utica on Wednesday, the 21st of October next, at 10 o'clock, A.M., for the purpose of forming a State Anti-Slavery Society for the state of New York. All Anti-Slavery Societies, recognizing the duty of immediate emancipation, are invited to send delegates. In places where no society is organized, those friendly to the cause are invited to meet and choose delegates. Individuals throughout the state and from other states, holding the principles of the American Anti-Slavery Society, and willing to co-operate in their support and extension, are invited to seats in the Convention. Signers: PERRINTON. Rev. A.G. Brooks, Gideon Ramsdell. CHILI. Rev. S. Brooks, Alred Scofield. =================== Does anyone out there recognize either the Rev. A.G. or the Rev. S. Brooks? Thanks, Chris