OBITUARY SMITH A. BROOKS PLATTSBURG SENTINEL, Friday, March 11, 1904 Smith A. Brooks died at his home at St. Albans Bay at one o'clock Friday morning, aged 95 years. He was the oldest man in St. Albans. He was taken ill with pneumonia January 26th, but recovered to a marked degree, and his end may be attributed to the general debility of old age that alone forbade completer restoration to health. Mr. Brooks was a representative of one of the oldest families in St.Albans. He was born at St. Albans Jan. 20, 1810. His early life was passed on the farm of his father, Adonyah Brooks. He only had the benefit of a common school education. He left home at the age of 24 with a very limited capital, but by industry and frugality he acquired a competence and was in comfortable circumstances. he left an estate of over 860 acres of farming lands in Franklin and Grand Isle counties, in addition to a large personal estate. Though not a politician, he was a familiar figure at elections, always voting the Republican ticket. His life was the typical embodiment of New England industry and thrift, and he lived to a ripe old age secure in the confidence and respect of his neighbors. On March 27, 1834, he married Alma, daughter of Ebenezer and Judy H. Kibble of South Hero. Their children were Ebenezer A., Harriet S., Judith H., Fannie E., and Betsey A. Mrs. Brooks died Feb. 2, 1887. He leaves eight grandchildren. Several years ago Mr Brooks married Miss Delia Greenia of Swanton who now survives him. The funeral was held at the old home place on St. Albans Point Sunday at 1:30 o'clock, the Rev. George L. Story of Milton, officiating, assisted by the Rev. A. C. Dennett of St. Albans Bay. Among the relatives from abroad who attended the funeral were Capt. and Mrs. Leonard McNall of Plattsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Roberts, Mrs. Ralph Jenkins and Mrs. Larke Jenkins of Chateaugay; H. T. Ballard of Burlington and Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Ballard of Montpelier.