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In the Higbee City Cemetery here in Randolph Co., MO, the oldest marked grave is that of a Wm. Brooks, who I believe was born ca 1795. Since most of the area's earliest settlers were either from KY or VA by way of KY, I'm wondering if he might connect to those you are seeking?