Posted on: Fayette Co. Oh Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Fayette/10190 Surname: BROOKS, CHAFFIN ------------------------- Searching for information about Marion BROOKS m. Rebecca CHAFFIN 11 Mar 1885, Fayette Co., OH. By 1900, this family was living in Marion, OH. The 1900 census says Marion BROOKS b. Oct 1859 Ohio, Rebecca b. Mar 1868 Ohio. Their children include: (1)Hattie b. Nov 1885 OH, m. Jesse CAVINES(?); (2)Albert b. Nov 1887 OH; (3)Zella b. Nov 1889 OH; (4)Mabel M. b. Aug 1893 OH; (5)Nancy J. b. Jan 1896 OH, m. Harry DOOPE(?); (6)Philip E. b. 10 Apr 1900 OH, m. Mildred WILHELM, d. Jun 1968; (7)Bertha B. b. abt 1902 OH; (8)Marion F. b. abt 1906 OH; (9)Mary A. b. abt 1909 OH. Rebecca died 15 Apr 1914 in Marion Co., OH. Vague family stories say Marion's father was an Absalom BROOKS and the family came from West Virginia, but I have not been able to confirm this.