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DIVINNIA AND SARAH ALICE BROOKS




Divinnia was born Aug.1900, in Alva,Woods Co.,Okla. He died Apr.1984 in St.James,Phelps Co.,Mo. His parents were AMASA LAUGRAND BROOKS and ROSA KELLEY.
He wed SARAH ALICE DEASON in Oct.1920. Her parents were LEMUEL WASHINGTON DEASON and MARTHA ROSETTA KINGSTON
Sarah was born 20 Jun. 1903 in Flippen or Cotter, AR. She died 12 Oct. 1989 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.
They had 7 children;

    • 1.Ned O'Neal-b.& d.Jun.1921.
    • 2.RICHARD RALPH-b.1922.
    • 3.Atheta Nadeen-b.Nov.1926,
      d.Oct.1998.
    • 4.Blanche Marie-b.Jul.1930,d.1997.
    • 5.Orval Dean-b.Mar.1933.
    • 6.Eulah Louise-b.Sept.1936. d. Jun. 2001
    • 7.Ralph Edward-b.Feb.1946.


Divinnia worked in stave mills, for the railroad, and for the REA for many years. While working for the REA, Divinnia was working on a power pole and got into an electric line. He was burned on the right side of his head, accounting for the large scar on his head.
The family lived in Marion Co., Ark., Texas Co., Mo., and Phelps Co., Mo.



Families of Divinnia and Sarah's Children


  • 1.RICHARD RALPH BROOKS (See 2nd Gen.)
  • 2.ATHETA NADEEN, wed #1 Paul Campbell
    #2 Leland R. (Chub) Duckworth. No children.

  • 3.BLANCHE MARIE, wed #1 Alpheus Talbert. #2 Pete Lewis.
    Six children with first husband.
    Children;
    3a.Lois Ann-wed William Farris
    3b.Jerry David-wed ?
    3c.Janet Jean-wed #1 Roberts #2 Ross
    3d.Steven Lee-wed Allie ? 3f.Denise Diana-wed Terry Skaggs/Skyles?

  • 4.ORVAL DEAN-wed Bonnie Cardens, three childen;
    4a.Pamela Faye-wed Brian Towell
    4b.Vicki Lynn-wed #1 Loane/#2 Baggett
    4c.Melodie Kaye-wed #1 Ries/#2 Biram

  • 5.EULAH LOUISE-wed #1 Fred Crider #2 Lloyd Chilton. Five children with first husband;
    5a.Sarah Frances-wed #1 Carter/#2 Malbach
    5b.Cleat (CD) Divinnia-wed ?
    5c.Loraina Mae-wed Faulkner
    5d.Leo Glenn-wed Kathy
    5e.Fred Allen (Sam)

  • 6.RALPH EDWARD-wed Gloria Jean Piazza.
    One child; Sheryl Lynn.




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