Katheryn May Abbey
Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks was born November 3, 1914, in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT, and died May 12, 1992, at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 77. Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. He is the son of Walter Hughes Brooks of Potosi, Washington Co., MO, and Irma Frances Hostetter of Spring Valley, Fillmore Co., MN.
Katheryn May "Kay" Abbey was born November 20, 1915, in Ovando, Powell Co., MT, and died March 24, 1995, in Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT, at age 79. Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. She is the daughter of Samuel Benton Abbey of South Byron, Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and Edna May Morgan of Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT.
Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks (age 22), a bachelor, and Katheryn May "Kay" Abbey (age 21), a maiden, were married Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1936, in Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT.
Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks and Katheryn May "Kay" (Abbey) Brooks had two children:
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Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks and Katheryn May "Kay" (Abbey) Brooks are buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows C. W. Abbey (age 38) is a laborer living in Milladore Twp., Wood Co., WI. With him are his wife of 17 years, Cora Abbey (age 33), along with five of their six children (all six living at the time): Maud (age 14); Samual Abbey (age 7); Phebe Abbey (age 5); Ida Abbey (age 3); and Orin Abbey (age 9/12). Claire Abbey is not at home on that date.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Harry Morgan (age 32) born January 1868 in Montana to Montana-born parents and married for 15 years is a day laborer renting his home in South Philipsburg Pct., Granite Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Opha E. Morgan (age 29) born March 1871 in Nebraska to Kentucky and Illinois-born parents who has 5 of the 7 children born to her still living. All 5 children are at home, born in Montana to Montana-born parents: Henry C. Morgan (age 13) born March 1887; Mary D. Morgan (age 11) born October 1888; Rosa R. Morgan (age 9) born August 1890; Edna L. Morgan (age 5) born April 1895; and Harry Morgan (age 1/12) born April 1900.
Edna May Morgan, about 1910. The original framed picture, on the left, was provided by Tiffani Mercer, daughter of Thomas Sinclair Dietz Mercer and Jean Kay (Brooks) Mercer, and granddaughter of Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks and Katheryn May "Kay" (Abbey) Brooks, and great-granddaughter of Samuel Benton "Sam" Abbey and Edna May (Morgan) Abbey.
Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks was born November 3, 1914, in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
Katheryn May "Kay" Abbey was born November 20, 1915, in Ovando, Powell Co., MT.
Katheryn May "Kay" Abbey Delayed Birth Record.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920, shows Walter H. Brooks (age 43) born in Missouri to Pennsylvania and Missouri-born parents is a Miner in Mines who is renting his home and is living at 1323 Missouri Avenue, 7th Ward, City of Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Irma F. Brooks (age 26) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Georgia-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in Montana to Missouri and Minnesota-born parents: Violet Brooks (age 8); Virgil Brooks (age 5); and Virginia Brooks (age 2).
Arthur Raymond "Art" Manges Jr. was born September 14, 1929, in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Goshen Twp., Elkhart Co., IN.
Arthur Raymond "Art" Manges Jr. Birth Record.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows Samuel B. Abbey (age 36) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents and first married at age 21 is a Metal Miner renting his home for $15/month and is living on Sutter Street, 2nd Ward, City of Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Edna M. Abbey (age 34) born in Montana to Montana and Nebraska-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living there are his children, both born in Montana to Wisconsin and Montana-born parents: Katheryn M. Abbey (age 14); and Herbert W. Abbey (age 9).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1930, shows Walter H. Brooks (age 53) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents and first married at age 22 is a Miner in Metal Mines owning his home with a mortgage and is living on Main Street,, 1st Ward, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Irma Brooks (age 36) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Georgia-born parents and first married at age 16. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Montana to Missouri and Minnesota-born parents: Virgil Brooks (age 15); Virginia Brooks (age 12); Walter Brooks (age 9); and Eleanor Brooks (age 7). Also living there are his married daughter and his son-in-law: Ernest Cody (age 27) born in Idaho to United States and German-born parents and first married at age 26, a Metal Mine Miner; and Violet Cody (age 18) born in Montana to Missouri and Minnesota-born parents and first married at age 17.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1940, shows Virgil Brooks (age 25) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Bookkeeper at a Mining Company who owns his home worth $1,000 and is living on Sutter, 2nd Ward, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Katheryn Brooks (age 24) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, with 4 years of High School.
Bruce Clinton Brooks was born July 26, 1940, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks died June 21, 1942, in Maxville, Granite Co., MT, at age 65. Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Cause of death was silicosis of the lungs.
Walter Hughes "Huey" Brooks Death Certificate.
The Montana Standard, Butte, MT, Tuesday, June 23, 1942
Old Timer Passes at Philipsburg
Walter H. Books Taken by Illness
PHILIPSBURG, June 22 - (Special) - Walter H. Brooks, 66, a resident of Montana since 1873, died Sunday evening at his home in Maxville, following a short illness. He moved to Maxville six months ago, after having made his home in Philipsburg since 1917. The body is at the Wilson funeral home here pending word from relatives. Mr. Brooks was born at Petosi, Mo., and came to Montana with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Miles, at the age of seven. He lived with them at Basin and Bozeman. As a young man he located in Helena, where he married Miss Erma F. Hostetter, who survives him. Mr. Brooks worked as a bartender in various cities of the state until the advent of prohibition, after which he devoted his interest to mining in and around Philipsburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil W. Brooks; son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Brooks, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bowen; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewellen Griffith, all of Philipsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. O'Connor, Spokane, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Dietrich, of Blaine, Ore.
Arthur Raymond "Art" Manges Sr. died January 24, 1944, at S. P. Sanatorium, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, at age 45. He had tuberculosis. Buried in New Paris, IN.
Arthur Raymond "Art" Manges Sr. Death Record.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1950, shows Virgil W. Brooks (age 35) born in Montana to United States-born parents, and with 12 years of School, is a married Bookkeeper at a Chevrolet Garage, and is living in his house in Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT. Living with him are: his wife, Katheryn Brooks (age 34) born in Montana; his son, Bruce C. Brooks (age 9) born in Montana; and his daughter, Jean K. Brooks (age 8) born in Montana.
Virgil lived in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, in 1951.
Virgil lived in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, in 1951.
Thomas C. Dietz "Tony" Mercer (age 21), a bachelor, and Jean Kay Brooks (age 19), a maiden, were married August 26, 1961, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
Thomas C. Dietz "Tony" Mercer and Jean Kay Brooks Marriage Record.
Bruce Clinton Brooks (age 23), a bachelor, and Bonnie Jeanne Shivel (age 18), a maiden, were married September 23, 1963, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
Bruce Clinton Brooks and Bonnie Jeanne Shivel Marriage Record.
From 1959 - 1992, Virgil and Katheryn Brooks lived in Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT, where he worked as an accountant and Katheryn was a Professional Artist.
Robert E. Bushey and Bonnie Jeanne (Shivel) Brooks were married October 11, 1975, in Kalama, Cowlitz Co., WA.
Robert E. Bushey and Bonnie Jeanne (Shivel) Brooks Marriage Records.
Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks died May 12, 1992, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 77. Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT.
Virgil Wilmer "Chick" Brooks Death Record.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Thursday, May 14, 1992
Virgil W. Brooks
HAMILTON - Virgil W. Brooks, 77, of Hamilton, died of cancer Tuesday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. Service arrangements will be announced by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Friday, May 15, 1992
Virgil "Chik" Brooks
HAMILTON - Virgil "Chik" Brooks, 77, of Hamilton, died of natural causes Tuesday, May 12, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. He was born Nov.3, 1914, in Helena, the oldest son of Walter and Irma Hostetter Brooks, and received his education in Montana. On Nov. 26, 1936, he married Kay Abbey in Philipsburg. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. In 1960 the couple moved to Hamilton, where Virgil worked as an accountant for Bell-McCall Ford. He retired in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Kay, of both Hamilton and Spokane; a son, Bruce, Eureka; a daughter, Jean Mercer, Spokane; a brother, Walter, Philipsburg; two sisters, Irene O'Conner, Hamilton, and Virginia Bowen, Philipsburg; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton is in charge of arrangements and disposition. No services are planned. The family suggests memorials to the charity of the donor's choice.
Katheryn May "Kay" (Abbey) Brooks died March 24, 1995, in Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT, at age 79. Buried in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg, Granite Co., MT.
Katheryn May "Kay" (Abbey) Brooks Death Record.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Saturday, March 25, 1995
Katheryn Brooks
HAMILTON - Katheryn "Kay" Brooks, 79, Hamilton, died Friday, March 24, 1995, of natural causes at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. Survivors include a son, Bruce Brooks, Hamilton; one daughter, Jean Mercer; six grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil "Chick" Brooks, in 1992. Private family urn placement in the Philipsburg Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
The Ravalli Republic, Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT, Monday, March 27, 1995
Katheryn "Kay" Brooks, 79, of Hamilton, died Friday at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. She was born Nov. 20, 1915 in Ovando, the daughter of the late Samuel and Edna Morgan Abby. She was a third generation Montana resident. She was raised between Ovando and Philipsburg and lived in Spokane from 1949 to 1953. From 1953 until 1958, she moved between Spokane and Couer D' Alene and moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 1959. She was a charter member of the Bitterroot Valley Art Guild and was involved with the Hockaday Center in Kalispell. She worked sculpting in native clays and was involved with wildlife painting in acrylics on rustic wood medium. Surviving are a son, Bruce Brooks, of Hamilton; a daughter, Jean Mercer, of Spokane; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil "Chick" Brooks, in 1992. Private family urn placement in the Philipsburg Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
Dear Sir:
While doing research on Walter Hughy Brooks, I came upon your research on the Abbey family. Samuel's daughter Katheryn was my Aunt Kay. She was married to my uncle Chick Brooks, son of Walter Hughy Brooks of Potosi, MO. I was wondering if you had any more information on the Brooks line. I know Walter moved to Montana with his Aunt and Uncle, Daniel. L. and Ella Miles where he met and married my grandmother Irma Hostetter. He later died, in 1941, and is buried at my hometown of Philipsburg, MT. Since he was only 7 at the time of coming to Montana, no one seems to know who his parents were, so it is hard to trace back. I admire those of you who so patiently persist in genealogy research, sorting out the facts and then sharing them.
I would appreciate any information or tips you can offer to help my further my research as this is one of 5 family lines in my family I am attempting. The others are WILLIAM BOWEN of Wales, THOMAS HUFFMAN of Virginia, GEORGE HICKAM of Illinois, AND EDWARD GADDIS of Illinois.
Thanks in advance.
Janet Bowen Gaddis
September 4, 2011 Hi, Jan. Thanks for discovering my Web site. As you may have discovered by now, I have spent considerable time searching for additional information about Walter Brooks. What I found was that Hughey’s father, Walter H. Brooks, was married once before Irma. This marriage was a troubled one, and there was a killing in 1903 in which Walter was implicated, although he claimed is was accidental. He eventually got a divorce from Bertha, and married Irma in 1910. The Coroner’s inquest and subsequent trial was one of the most sensational in Montana around that time. There are numerous articles available in the Newspaper Archive paid subscription, including some courtroom sketches that were on the newspaper front page. It is a useful service to subscribe to for genealogy buffs. I don’t know how much more time I want to devote to such a remote genealogical lineage connection for me, but I hope you find it interesting.
Hi, Jan.
Thanks for discovering my Web site.
As you may have discovered by now, I have spent considerable time searching for additional information about Walter Brooks. What I found was that Hughey’s father, Walter H. Brooks, was married once before Irma. This marriage was a troubled one, and there was a killing in 1903 in which Walter was implicated, although he claimed is was accidental. He eventually got a divorce from Bertha, and married Irma in 1910. The Coroner’s inquest and subsequent trial was one of the most sensational in Montana around that time. There are numerous articles available in the Newspaper Archive paid subscription, including some courtroom sketches that were on the newspaper front page. It is a useful service to subscribe to for genealogy buffs.
I don’t know how much more time I want to devote to such a remote genealogical lineage connection for me, but I hope you find it interesting.
Leigh